Manchester
Retail Trainer (Apprenticeships) Location: Home-based, covering Sussex (ideal candidate will be based between Crawley & Brighton) Salary: £29,064 + mileage (45ppm) Contract: Full-time, permanent FIND is partnering with one of the UK's largest apprenticeship training providers, an Ofsted Grade 2 organisation supporting 7,000+ apprentices nationwide. They deliver programmes for some of the UK's best-known retail brands, including major supermarkets and national retailers such as John Lewis, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Dunelm, Co-op, and JD Sports. This role is ideal for an experienced retail leader looking to step away from the shop floor and into a rewarding training career. No previous training or assessing experience is required - full training and the CAVA qualification will be provided. The Role As a Retail Trainer, you'll support apprentices working towards Retail Levels 2-4, using your leadership experience to coach, mentor, and develop the next generation of retail professionals. Key Responsibilities • Coach and assess retail apprentices within large national retailers, • Carry out progress reviews and support learners through to completion, • Deliver engaging training sessions aligned to workplace practice, • Work closely with employers to ensure training is relevant and impactful, • Maintain accurate learner and compliance records About You (Essential) • Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, • Strong retail leadership background (supermarket or fashion retail welcomed), • Passionate about developing people and sharing best practice, • Confident communicator with excellent organisation skills, • Team Leader level considered only if exceptionally strong What's on Offer • £29,064 salary + mileage (45ppm), • Fully funded CAVA qualification, • Home-based role with regional travel, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Clear progression and development opportunities