Job description
Job Title: Retrofit Skills Coach
Location: Staffordshire (Hybrid: office/home/remote)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Term: Permanent
About Us
We are the Retrofit Academy, the UK’s leading provider of training in energy-efficient home retrofit. We have a bold ambition: to up-skill 50,000 retrofit professionals by 2030 and help drive the nation’s transition to a net-zero future. We’re a dynamic, collaborative team united by a shared mission: to make homes warmer, healthier, greener and more energy-efficient across the UK.
Role Overview
As a Retrofit Skills Coach you will be at the heart of delivering high-quality training and education in the retrofit sector. You will coach, mentor and assess learners, helping them acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in roles such as Domestic Energy Assessor, Retrofit Assessor and Retrofit Coordinator. Your work will support the growth of the UK workforce in the green skills economy and directly contribute to meeting net-zero targets.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging and interactive training sessions (in-classroom, online and blended) covering retrofit techniques, energy efficiency, PAS 2035 standards, domestic energy assessment and sustainable building practices.
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Assess learner work, provide timely, constructive feedback and track learner progression to ensure successful outcomes.
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Mentor and support individual learners, helping them build confidence, resolve challenges and achieve their goals.
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Contribute to the development, review and enhancement of course materials, ensuring they reflect the latest industry standards, regulations (e.g., PAS 2035/PAS 2030) and emerging technologies in sustainable retrofit.
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Support quality assurance, continuous improvement and accreditation processes within the training provision.
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Stay up-to-date with developments in retrofit, energy efficiency, decarbonisation, building physics and green construction, and integrate these into your delivery.
What You’ll Bring
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A minimum Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator qualification (or equivalent recognised retrofit qualification) is essential.
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At least 3 years’ professional, post-qualification experience in retrofit or a closely related field (e.g., domestic energy assessment, building physics, low-carbon technologies).
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A teaching or assessing qualification (desirable). If you do not yet hold this, full training will be provided.
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Experience in training, mentoring or assessing learners is highly desirable.
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Strong technical knowledge of retrofit practices, energy-efficient building measures, good communication and presentation skills and a learner-centred approach.
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Please confirm you hold at least a Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor qualification (required for assessment responsibilities).
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A positive, proactive attitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive salary up to £45,000.
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Contributory pension scheme.
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Generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays).
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Hybrid working flexibility to support work-life balance.
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Opportunity to make a genuine impact by helping build the retrofit workforce and supporting the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
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Professional development, training and career progression in an expanding green skills sector.
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A friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture where your expertise and ideas are valued.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to apply your retrofit expertise, inspire learners and make a real difference in a high-growth sector, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the role criteria and your passion for retrofit and energy-efficient buildings.
