Tina Lacey Recruitment Ltd
Data Coach based anywhere in the UK "Data Analysts: Share your wisdom remotely! We're seeking coaches with a love for data and a desire to mentor apprentices. No teaching cert required as my client will include the support to gain the certification as past of your CPD." up to £40k Permanent Full Time Monday to Friday 36 hours per week from July plus Cohort Success Bonus and Progression Bonus Hybrid / Remote with induction and monthly meets at Head Quarters Darlington, Durham, North East As an Ofsted Outstanding provider of apprenticeships within the IT, Tech, and Digital sector, our client aim to make a difference to every learner and inspire them to succeed. Their mission drives everything they do, including ambitious growth plans, continued product innovation, and enhancing customer experiences to create life-changing opportunities and shape the Tech & Digital talent of the future. If our clients mission and this opportunity resonates with you, we want to hear from you! Our clients Benefits They are passionate about you, your well-being, your performance, your development, and your overall experience. Here are some amazing benefits that you can look forward to: Fantastic progressions opportunities Full training and ongoing support from our in-house enablement team Fun environment with exciting social events Early finish every Friday from July 2025, 1pm 25+ days annual leave (this increases to 30 days with length of service) Never work weekends or Bank Holidays Full office shutdown between Christmas and New Year s Day Additional Life Event holiday every year Free access to mental health support through SPILL Local discounted gym membership Enhanced maternity and paternity scheme (2 years service) Monthly Head Office Visits What s the job? As a Data Coach, you ll use your experience, industry knowledge and the understanding of our apprenticeship programmes, learner journey and ways of working, to provide outstanding personal and professional guidance to our apprentices. With robust support and training, you ll be responsible for providing a first-class learning experience to help develop, encourage and motivate your learners to achieve their full potential both personally and professionally. You will motivate and influence your own caseload of learners towards the successful and timely achievement of their apprenticeship, by developing their skills, knowledge and behaviours through a range of training days, workshops and quarterly reviews. Role Responsibilities (include but not limited to): To support Level 3 and Level 4 learners to build their portfolio of evidence in preparation for their end point assessment Manage a caseload of up to 42 learners through their apprenticeship by developing their skills, knowledge and behaviours through a range of training days, workshops and quarterly reviews - Online Classroom based (Classes of 14) To facilitate the delivery of technical online workshops and personal development microteaches throughout the duration of the apprenticeship Evaluate and maintain high-quality standards of our apprenticeship programs, adhering to service and awarding body procedures. Collaborate with your IQA to ensure minimal rework and high accuracy. Establish and nurture strong relationships with learners, employers, and internal stakeholders, creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Track learner progress through 1:1 and group sessions using our SMART online classroom. Ensure regular contact to meet agreed milestones and manage off-the-job hours effectively. Effectively manage personal training plans to ensure our learners achieve timely Attend standardisation meetings as required by quality assurance and share learner progress Maintain accurate data management records and documentation, ensuring delivery and paperwork is compliant at all times Maintain and update knowledge, skills and occupational competence as required by the awarding body Support the growth of our apprenticeship provision Essential Skills and Experience: Hold relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, PCET, AET) and / or have previous experience in the digital or apprenticeship sector Specific work experience in a full time Data Analysis role OR a qualification in Data Analysis Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and understanding with each learner. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Flexible and able to work well under pressure, with a thorough and logical approach to problem-solving. Confident using a range of IT systems and databases. Desirable Skills and Experience: Degree or Apprenticeship qualified in digital Specific knowledge of Data Knowledge of the apprenticeship sector and standards To find out more about the Data Coach role Hybrid/Remote please email your cv to Tina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and employability sectors nationwide. We are committed to giving full free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process.
Data Coach based anywhere in the UK "Data Analysts: Share your wisdom remotely! We're seeking coaches with a love for data and a desire to mentor apprentices. No teaching cert required as my client will include the support to gain the certification as past of your CPD." up to £40k Permanent Full Time Monday to Friday 36 hours per week from July plus Cohort Success Bonus and Progression Bonus Hybrid / Remote with induction and monthly meets at Head Quarters Darlington, Durham, North East As an Ofsted Outstanding provider of apprenticeships within the IT, Tech, and Digital sector, our client aim to make a difference to every learner and inspire them to succeed. Their mission drives everything they do, including ambitious growth plans, continued product innovation, and enhancing customer experiences to create life-changing opportunities and shape the Tech & Digital talent of the future. If our clients mission and this opportunity resonates with you, we want to hear from you! Our clients Benefits They are passionate about you, your well-being, your performance, your development, and your overall experience. Here are some amazing benefits that you can look forward to: Fantastic progressions opportunities Full training and ongoing support from our in-house enablement team Fun environment with exciting social events Early finish every Friday from July 2025, 1pm 25+ days annual leave (this increases to 30 days with length of service) Never work weekends or Bank Holidays Full office shutdown between Christmas and New Year s Day Additional Life Event holiday every year Free access to mental health support through SPILL Local discounted gym membership Enhanced maternity and paternity scheme (2 years service) Monthly Head Office Visits What s the job? As a Data Coach, you ll use your experience, industry knowledge and the understanding of our apprenticeship programmes, learner journey and ways of working, to provide outstanding personal and professional guidance to our apprentices. With robust support and training, you ll be responsible for providing a first-class learning experience to help develop, encourage and motivate your learners to achieve their full potential both personally and professionally. You will motivate and influence your own caseload of learners towards the successful and timely achievement of their apprenticeship, by developing their skills, knowledge and behaviours through a range of training days, workshops and quarterly reviews. Role Responsibilities (include but not limited to): To support Level 3 and Level 4 learners to build their portfolio of evidence in preparation for their end point assessment Manage a caseload of up to 42 learners through their apprenticeship by developing their skills, knowledge and behaviours through a range of training days, workshops and quarterly reviews - Online Classroom based (Classes of 14) To facilitate the delivery of technical online workshops and personal development microteaches throughout the duration of the apprenticeship Evaluate and maintain high-quality standards of our apprenticeship programs, adhering to service and awarding body procedures. Collaborate with your IQA to ensure minimal rework and high accuracy. Establish and nurture strong relationships with learners, employers, and internal stakeholders, creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Track learner progress through 1:1 and group sessions using our SMART online classroom. Ensure regular contact to meet agreed milestones and manage off-the-job hours effectively. Effectively manage personal training plans to ensure our learners achieve timely Attend standardisation meetings as required by quality assurance and share learner progress Maintain accurate data management records and documentation, ensuring delivery and paperwork is compliant at all times Maintain and update knowledge, skills and occupational competence as required by the awarding body Support the growth of our apprenticeship provision Essential Skills and Experience: Hold relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, PCET, AET) and / or have previous experience in the digital or apprenticeship sector Specific work experience in a full time Data Analysis role OR a qualification in Data Analysis Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and understanding with each learner. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Flexible and able to work well under pressure, with a thorough and logical approach to problem-solving. Confident using a range of IT systems and databases. Desirable Skills and Experience: Degree or Apprenticeship qualified in digital Specific knowledge of Data Knowledge of the apprenticeship sector and standards To find out more about the Data Coach role Hybrid/Remote please email your cv to Tina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and employability sectors nationwide. We are committed to giving full free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process.
Dstl
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
20230626_CSAS_Data_Scientist_Autonomy_Dependability_L5 Opens in new window (docx, 66kB) Candidate_info_pack_CIS - 20220824 Opens in new window (pdf, 1378kB)
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
20230626_CSAS_Data_Scientist_Autonomy_Dependability_L5 Opens in new window (docx, 66kB) Candidate_info_pack_CIS - 20220824 Opens in new window (pdf, 1378kB)
