Retail Trainer

Job description

Retail Trainer (Apprenticeships) - 3 Days per Week (0.6 FTE)

Home Based - Somerset / Bristol / Exeter Patch Ideal locations: Taunton, South Bristol, Bridgwater, Weston-super-Mare -

Salary: £29,064 pro rata (£17,438 for 0.6) + mileage (45ppm)

Permanent | 3 days per week

FIND is partnering with one of the UK's leading apprenticeship training providers, an established national organisation supporting thousands of learners across the UK.

They deliver programmes for some of the UK's best-known retail brands including Co-op, JD Sports, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, John Lewis, Dunelm, Asda and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail leader looking to step away from store operations and into a rewarding training career.

No previous training or assessing experience is required - full support and qualifications provided.

The Role

As a Retail Trainer, you'll coach and support apprentices completing Retail programmes across Levels 2-4.

You'll use your retail leadership experience to develop learners working in real retail environments across supermarkets, fashion, homeware, sports and high street brands.

This is a home-based field role covering:

• Somerset
• Bristol
• Occasional travel to Exeter

Candidates should ideally have good access to the M5.

Working Pattern

• 3 days per week (0.6 contract)
• Days can be flexible, but must be the same set days each week
• Excellent opportunity for candidates seeking work-life balance or part-time flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and assess retail apprentices in the workplace and remotely
• Carry out learner reviews and progress meetings
• Deliver engaging coaching linked to real retail operations
• Support learners to achieve and complete on time
• Build relationships with employer managers
• Maintain accurate learner records and compliance paperwork

About You

Essential:

• Management experience in retail (Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Area Support etc.) OR
• Strong supervisory experience with clear leadership capability
• Background in any retail environment, including:
• Supermarkets
• Fashion
• Sports retail
• Homeware
• High street retail
• Passion for developing people
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

No training experience needed

If you've managed teams in retail and enjoy coaching others, full support can be provided to move into training.

What's on Offer

• £29,064 pro rata (£17,438 for 3 days) + mileage (45ppm)
• Fully funded training qualifications
• Home based role with regional travel
• Established learner caseload
• Opportunity to grow to full time in future if learner numbers increase
• Strong benefits package and career development

Apply Now

If you're an experienced retail leader looking for a better work-life balance and a chance to develop others, we'd love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Taunton

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

28-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English