Professional Development Lead

Who We Are

In-Comm Training & Business Services is the West Midlands' leading employer-led training provider. With over four decades of skills experience and significant investment in our state-of-the-art academies in Aldridge and Telford, we partner with hundreds of employers across manufacturing, engineering, leadership, and business sectors to develop the talent of today and tomorrow. Our consistently strong Ofsted outcomes reflect the dedication of our people and the quality of our provision.

Sector Lead – Professional Development Team

Lead a Team. Raise Standards. Shape the Future.

Are you an experienced training professional with a flair for leadership and a genuine commitment to quality? We are looking for a motivated and people-focused Sector Lead to head up our Professional Development team. In this hands-on role, you will coach and develop a team of assessors and tutors, drive continuous improvement across your programmes, and ensure every learner receives an outstanding experience. If you are ready to make your mark in a high-performing, values-led organisation, we would love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

• L4 Project Management qualification.
• Proven experience leading and delivering on projects using Project Management Principles.
• L5 Leadership & Management qualification or higher.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• L3 Certificate of Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent award.
• V1 IQA award or equivalent.
• L3 Education & Training award or higher.
• Proven capability to coach and mentor learners across their education journey, effectively monitoring and analysing performance data to support engagement, progression, and on‑time completion.
• A strong working knowledge of Ofsted standards, awarding body requirements, and IQA processes.
• Experience of managing and developing a team through observations, appraisals, and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Our Culture & Benefits

At In‑Comm, our values guide everything we do. This Sector Lead role offers genuine influence over sector quality and direction, supported by funded CPD, flexible and blended working, pension and wellbeing benefits, and the opportunity to develop your team while making a lasting impact on learner and employer outcomes.

Ready to Apply?

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement. Please submit a CV and short covering letter; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

In-Comm Training is an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

A strong commitment to safeguarding learners, with employment subject to robust Safer Recruitment checks, including DBS clearance, and adherence to safeguarding and child protection policies

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