AI & Automation Apprenticeship Trainer / Facilitator

AI & Automation Apprenticeship Trainer / FacilitatorSalary: £45,000–£50,000Location: Hybrid/Remote (North East England)\n

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• Role will require on site travel and also home/office working from the offices in Tyne and Wear
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• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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• Career development and progression opportunities
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• Supportive, collaborative and innovation-focused environment
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The OpportunityWe are recruiting on behalf of an Ofsted-rated “Good” national training provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes, excellent learner outcomes and exceptional employer partnerships.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trainer, Facilitator or Learning & Development professional to play a key role in delivering innovative AI and automation programmes. You'll help learners and organisations understand, adopt and apply AI technologies in practical workplace settings, supporting the development of future-ready skills across a range of industries.The RoleAs an AI & Automation Apprenticeship Trainer, you will facilitate engaging learning experiences that bring AI concepts, automation tools and digital transformation topics to life.Working with cohorts of apprentices and employer groups, you will deliver high-quality training sessions, workshops and webinars, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that enables learners to develop confidence and capability in applying AI within their roles.Alongside delivery, you will contribute to the development of learning materials, support learner progress and work collaboratively with employers to ensure training remains relevant, practical and aligned to business needs.Programme FocusYou will deliver training across areas such as:\n

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• AI ethics, governance and responsible AI
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• Automation and process improvement
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• Human-centred AI design
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• AI adoption and change management
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• No-code and low-code technologies
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• Workflow automation tools
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• Data-informed decision making
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• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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• AI implementation within business environments
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Key Responsibilities\n

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• Deliver engaging virtual and face-to-face training sessions, workshops and group learning activities.
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• Facilitate learning across AI, automation and digital transformation topics.
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• Create an inclusive and engaging learning environment that supports learner success.
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• Adapt delivery styles to suit different audiences, learning needs and experience levels.
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• Develop and continuously improve training materials, learner resources and workshop content.
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• Incorporate Microsoft 365, Copilot and emerging AI technologies into learning activities.
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• Support learners throughout their programme to maintain engagement and progression.
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• Build strong relationships with employers to ensure training meets business requirements.
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• Contribute to curriculum development and programme enhancement.
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• Ensure delivery aligns with apprenticeship and quality standards.
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About YouEssential\n

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• Experience delivering training, facilitation, workshops or learning programmes.
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• Strong knowledge or interest in AI, automation and digital technologies.
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• Excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills.
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• Comfortable delivering engaging virtual and classroom-based learning.
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• Experience working with stakeholders and building strong employer relationships.
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• Good understanding of Microsoft 365 applications (Copilot knowledge desirable).
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• Level 2 English and Maths.
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• Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable\n

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• Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed or equivalent).
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• Experience delivering apprenticeships or vocational learning programmes.
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• Knowledge of Power Platform, Copilot Studio or workflow automation tools.
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• Experience creating digital learning resources.
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• Understanding of apprenticeship standards and the skills sector.
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For more information please contact Simon Atkins on