Careers
Data & AI Coach (Apprenticeships)
- Type
- Permanent. Full-time preferred; three or four days a week considered
- Location
- Remote within the UK, or London hybrid
- You need to live and work in the UK. We meet in person about once a quarter, and we expect you to be there.
- Salary
- £40,000 to £60,000 plus bonus, depending on experience (pro rata for three or four days a week)
- Start
- As soon as possible
- Eligibility
- Unrestricted right to work in the UK. We cannot offer visa sponsorship.
You've built expertise in data analytics, and maybe in AI or data governance too. You've solved real problems in a real organisation, and you know what good looks like. Now you want to do something different with that experience: coach working professionals to build the same capabilities in their own jobs.
Full-time preferred, three or four days a week considered, anywhere in the UK: we want to hear from you.
Why iO-Sphere
- Prism. Learners work in our simulated company built on 500 million rows of real data, so you coach real problems, not slides.
- Coaches who've done the work. Former data scientists, analytics directors, engineers, governance specialists and business analysts. Rated 4.8 on Google, because of them.
- Room to build. The programmes are new and evolving. If you see a better way to teach something, we'll implement it.
More about coaching at iO-Sphere →
What you'll do
Coach working professionals on our apprenticeships. They stay in their jobs, so every piece of work is about their employer's data. You'll lead on our Level 4 Data Analyst programme, and take on other lanes if your background fits:
- Data Analytics (Level 4 Data Analyst). SQL, Excel, Power BI, analytical thinking and data storytelling
- AI Transformation. AI tools, workflow automation, business analysis and change management
- Data & AI Strategy and Governance. Data governance, AI governance, GDPR, risk and compliance frameworks
Day to day, that means:
- Running live group coaching sessions built on scenarios and direct feedback, not slides
- Carrying a caseload and knowing every learner on it
- Holding a monthly one-to-one with each learner, and a quarterly review with each learner and their employer
- Marking work within 48 hours, including the portfolio evidence that counts towards the qualification
- Preparing learners for their end-point assessment, the independent assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
- Tracking progress and stepping in early when someone is struggling
- Keeping accurate records and evidence (we're regulated, so organisation matters)
What you'll need
- Data Analytics. Deep, hands-on SQL, Excel and Power BI, turning data into insights that drive decisions
- Ideally, AI or governance too. AI tools and workflow automation, or GDPR, governance frameworks and risk
Plus:
- The ability to explain complex ideas to non-technical people without dumbing them down
- You enjoy working with people and get energy from helping others succeed
And the right mindset:
- Takes ownership and follows through
- An eye for improvement: you notice what could be better
- Organised and reliable
- Comfortable in a fast-moving environment
No teaching experience required. If you haven't coached before, we'll train you, and we fund your Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET).
How we hire
A screening call with our People and Culture lead, a behavioural interview, a short mock delivery session with the delivery team you'd work with, and a final call with our Managing Director. We move quickly.
Not quite the right fit? Join the coach register and we'll contact you when a programme matches your experience and availability. Join the register →
What you get
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays in the UK, 20 days plus public holidays in South Africa
- We close between Christmas and New Year
- Workplace pension with a 3% employer contribution for UK roles
- Laptop provided
- Funded Level 3 Award in Education and Training for coaches who need it
- Flexible working hours
Safeguarding
iO-Sphere is committed to safeguarding and operates within regulated Further Education environments. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, and safeguarding and Prevent training. All applicants must complete their application honestly and in full, and consent to the pre-employment checks required for the role. Failure to disclose relevant information, or providing false information, will result in the application being withdrawn or employment being terminated.
A criminal record does not automatically stop you from being considered. We assess each case individually.
Equal opportunities
iO-Sphere is an equal-opportunities employer. We hire on merit and welcome applications from every background. If you need any adjustment to the process, just tell us.