Progression and Performance Coach
About the role
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Progression and Performance Coach and find your superpower.
National Grid is hiring a Progression and Performance Coach within our apprenticeships team reporting to the Apprenticeship Specialist.
As a Progression and Performance Coach you will review our learners progression whilst they are partaking in our apprenticeship schemes.
The role is a hybrid role with our office based in Eakring, we expect to see you at least twice a week on site and the rest working from home.
Please note, due to the location of our site, you must be able to drive with a full UK driving licence.
Within the role as you will be working with employees aged between 16 and 18, we will require a DBS check to be undertaken by the successful applicant at the Enhanced level.
What you'll do
- The Progression and Performance Coach at National Grid is responsible for reviewing and supporting apprentices throughout their training journey.
- This role involves planning and delivering progress reviews to ensure that learners are meeting performance standards, while also maintaining accurate documentation of their progress.
- You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including the Development Programmes and HR Teams, to provide the necessary support for learners.
- The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering the development of young learners, ensuring their educational needs are met, and promoting their overall welfare in accordance with National Grid policies.
What you'll need
- Proficiency in organisational skills with proven ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment.
- Self-motivated and resilient, with excellent risk assessment, recording and time-management skills.
- The Ability to set and Monitor SMART targets, with the confidence to challenge underperforming learners.
- Knowledge of adolescence and emotional / developmental needs of young people.
- Skills in empathy, understanding and listening. Ability to work as part of a team and to take a flexible, professional approach.
- Experience of working with students or young people.
- A knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework is desirable.
- A knowledge of the apprenticeship standards Framework is desirable.
- Experience of reviewing, mentoring or coaching learners is desirable, ideally coming from an existing teaching or training background
- Experience designing and delivering presentations and training to learners
- The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with National Grid policies and the Keeping Children Safe in Education Government guidelines and experience in this area is desirable.
What you'll get
A competitive salary of £36,343 per annum – dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
This role closes on 11th June 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.