Butchery Skills Workplace Trainer

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.

Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

About The Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Butchery Skills Workplace Trainer to deliver high-quality training and assessment to apprentices and commercial learners within the meat and food processing industry. This role is based at Plumpton College, with frequent regional and nationwide travel to employer premises. Applicants must therefore have access to a car, and mileage expenses will be reimbursed in line with college policy.

You will play a key role in supporting learners to develop occupational competence, confidence and progression, while also building strong employer relationships and helping to grow the college’s butchery and food processing apprenticeship provision.

You will

• deliver practical and theoretical butchery training aligned to apprenticeship standards and regulated qualifications
• coach and assess apprentices in the workplace, supporting timely progress and achievement
• plan and deliver engaging training tailored to employer and learner needs
• build strong relationships with employers, learners and internal teams to ensure a high-quality programme experience
• proactively develop new business opportunities and support the growth of apprenticeship and commercial training provision

About You

You will bring:

• significant occupational experience within butchery and/or meat processing
• experience of delivering apprenticeship training and assessment
• the ability to coach, motivate and support learners effectively in the workplace
• a relevant vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent industry experience
• excellent communication, organisation and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and travel frequently to employer sites

You’ll benefit from

• competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 37 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days
• eligible for the Teachers' Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance
• high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities
• structured induction, a supported four-month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in-house Level 5 trained coaches
• lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• our commitment to wellbeing and community demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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