Apprentice & Planning Coordinator - Ambergate, Derby

Apprentice & Planning Coordinator

£37,455 to £39,658 plus:

• Up to 6% annual bonus

Ambergate, Derby

Working pattern: Site-based

Minimum on-site requirement: 5 days a week

Travel: Occasional

Location requirement: Based within a commutable distance of the Ambergate site

Some flexibility for home working may be available, where appropriate.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

National Gas Services (NGS) provide world‑class customer service across the UK and Ireland, and are a one-stop shop for pipeline inspection, maintenance, repair and emergency response services, combining over 45 years’ experience, in‑house expertise and a nationwide depot network. NGS provides a complete, rapid‑response solution for gas transmission and distribution operators.

About the role

This role is all about coordination, connection and delivery. As our Apprentice & Planning Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the internal programme manager, training providers, line managers and other internal teams to facilitate high‑quality technical training and support apprentice development across NGS.

You’ll help translate training requirements into clear, workable plans - making sure apprentices have the right training, at the right time, to build competence and confidence as they progress towards their first post roles. You won’t be running the Early Careers programme itself, but you will be key to making sure training and development happen smoothly and effectively.

What you’ll be doing

• Working closely with training providers, line managers and internal teams to coordinate technical training delivery
• Planning and scheduling apprenticeship training in line with competency needs and the annual learning plan
• Ensuring apprentices receive the right mix of training and on‑the‑job experience to support their development
• Tracking apprentice progress and adjusting training plans where needed
• Acting as a day‑to‑day point of contact for apprentices on training, planning and system queries
• Supporting the setup and coordination of end point assessments
• Managing practical arrangements including travel, accommodation and equipment for training delivery
• Identifying gaps in training needs and feeding insights back to central teams

About you

You’ll be organised, collaborative and comfortable working across multiple teams. You enjoy coordinating activity, building strong working relationships and turning training requirements into clear, practical plans. You’re proactive, detail‑focused and genuinely care about supporting apprentices to develop the skills they need to succeed.

Key requirements & experience

Essential

• Experience in planning, coordination or scheduling roles
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Experience supporting structured training, learning or development programmes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt plans as needs change

Desirable

• Experience working with apprentices or technical training environments
• Safeguarding or pastoral experience
• Understanding of operational or technically focused roles
• Experience working with external training providers or assessment centres

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, inc. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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