Radio Network Technician – Coach

Pearson VUE

Coaching and assessing apprentices in the Radio Network Technician programme remotely from home. Supporting their development with technical expertise and feedback while managing their progress.

Posted 7/20/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coaching and mentoring apprentices in Radio Network Technician skills, with a strong focus on communication, assessment, and learner outcomes. Proficient in managing apprenticeship programs and utilizing digital tools for effective learner record maintenance.

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Radio Communications ExperienceMilitary Communications ExperienceCoaching And Mentoring SkillsApprenticeship Programme DeliveryAssessor Qualification

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Hard Skills

Radio Network ExperienceAssessment SkillsFeedback ProvisionWorkplace ObservationDocumentation ManagementPerformance ManagementDigital SkillsAction PlanningKnowledge Of Bowman Communications SystemKnowledge Of Clansman Radio Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingConfidence BuildingTime ManagementWillingness To Develop Skills

Tools & Technologies

Learning SystemsE-PortfoliosDigital Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Military Radio Operator Class 1 QualificationDetachment Commander QualificationAssessor QualificationTeaching Or Training Qualification

Industry Keywords

ESFA Funding RequirementsOfsted ExpectationsContinuous ImprovementQuality AssuranceStandardisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll coach, mentor and assess apprentices as they develop the technical knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become successful Radio Network Technicians.
Support apprentices through every stage of their apprenticeship journey, from initial assessment through to Gateway preparation and completion.
Deliver coaching, mentoring, assessment and feedback that helps apprentices build confidence and competence while ensuring high-quality learner outcomes.
Build strong relationships with apprentices, military personnel, line managers and stakeholders to support positive learner outcomes.
Conduct workplace observations, assessments and review meetings both virtually and face-to-face where required.
Manage a caseload of apprentices, ensuring timely reviews, accurate documentation and ongoing progression towards achievement targets.
Utilise learning systems, e-portfolios and digital tools to maintain learner records and support programme delivery.
Contribute to quality assurance, standardisation and continuous improvement activities across the apprenticeship team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong radio communications or radio network experience.
Experience gained within military communications, defence communications, radio systems or similar specialist communications environments.
Excellent communication, coaching and mentoring skills, or the willingness to develop them.
Good IT and digital skills.
The ability to manage your own workload and work effectively from home.
Experience working in a target-driven or performance-focused environment.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to provide clear learner feedback and action planning.
Military Radio Operator Class 1 qualification or Detachment Commander qualification (desirable).
Knowledge of the Bowman communications system (desirable).
Knowledge of legacy military radio systems such as Clansman (desirable).
Assessor, teaching or training qualification (desirable).
Experience delivering apprenticeship programmes (desirable).
Knowledge of ESFA funding requirements or Ofsted expectations (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

A predominantly home-based role with significant flexibility
The opportunity to develop coaching and assessment qualifications and skills.
The chance to work with military apprentices and subject matter experts across the programme.
A varied role that combines coaching, mentoring, assessment and technical expertise.
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.