Senior Trainer (Brickwork Apprenticeship)

Job Description

Overview

Job role: Senior Trainer (Brickwork Apprenticeship)

Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 + 10% performance bonus

Working location: Northstowe Training Hub

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

This role will attract a job-needs car, subject to NHBC’s annual mileage requirement.

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS background check, carried out as part of our pre-employment screening.

Job summary:

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Trainer to lead the delivery of our Brickwork Apprenticeship Programme at Northstowe. You’ll be at the heart of developing the next generation of skilled bricklayers, shaping training that meets both industry and regulatory standards. Working closely with apprentices, employers and colleagues, you’ll create an engaging learning environment that supports every apprentice to reach their full potential, all while promoting excellence in new-home construction.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering high-quality brickwork training and assessment to apprentices.
• Supporting apprentices’ progress through regular reviews, feedback and guidance.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted, ESFA and NHBC quality standards.
• Keeping training materials current and aligned with industry needs.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, partners and awarding bodies.
• Promoting NHBC’s wider training and commercial services portfolio.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in course delivery and learner experience.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience delivering successful apprenticeship training, ideally in construction or bricklaying.
• Strong technical knowledge of modern house building and NHBC Standards.
• Qualified assessor and/or teacher (or working towards).
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple priorities.
• Passionate about developing others and maintaining high standards in training delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and relevant trade qualification (minimum Level 2 in Bricklaying).

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals and expect all staff to uphold this commitment. Appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and adherence to organisational safeguarding policies