National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Data Engineer Coach

FIND | Creating Futures
Nottingham
1 month ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Lead Data Engineer, SQL, Databricks, Home Based

Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Data Engineer (Multiple Roles) - AI SaaS

Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Are you an experienced Data Engineer with a passion for coaching and mentoring others?


Join our client’s growing team as aData Engineering Coach, where you'll coach, guide & mentor junior/apprentice Data Engineer’s throughout their apprenticeship journey - from day one to completion.


This is a highly flexible, remote-working role, ideal for Data Engineering professionals seeking meaningful work, and one that could still fit around other commitments.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver 1:1 and small group coaching sessions to support Data Engineer apprentices across a variety of industries
  • Provide technical mentoring in core Data Engineering tools, techniques, and methodologies — including Python, SQL, ETL pipelines, data warehousing, cloud platforms, and version control
  • Offer pastoral support, helping learners stay on track and fully motivated throughout their programme
  • Support learners in building confidence and developing practical, job-ready data engineering skills
  • Collaborate with employers to ensure learner progress and success in real-world projects
  • Adapt coaching styles to meet diverse learner needs and learning styles
  • Track learner development and provide constructive, actionable feedback


What We’re Looking For:

  • Industry Experience:At least 1+ years of hands-on experience working in Data Engineering (open to professionals from various data eng. backgrounds — data pipelines, ML Eng, data warehousing, analytics engineering, big data, cloud etc.)
  • Technical Exposure:Experience with tools like SQL, Python, Apache Spark, Kafka, Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and modern data stack technologies
  • Formal or Informal Coaching Experience:Any previous coaching, mentoring, or training experience — formal or informal (no need to have worked as a Coach / Trainer / Lecturer etc.)
  • Passion for People:Enthusiastic about supporting others to learn, grow, and succeed
  • Excellent Communication:Able to explain technical data engineering concepts clearly and effectively
  • Organised and Self-Motivated:Comfortable managing your own schedule and learner caseload


What’s on Offer

  • Remote working with flexibility — choose full-time or part-time hours
  • Rewarding, purpose-driven work making a real impact on learners’ careers
  • Full training & up-skilling on how to become an effective Coach
  • CPD around all further areas of Data Engineering, Analytics, and wider tech fields
  • A quality-focused environment that ALWAYS puts learner needs & education first


Salary will be £45,000, and you can decide what days/hours you work (within reason!)


For more info, please get in touch:

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs Careers

Data Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Languages & Platforms to Learn Now

The UK’s data science job market is evolving fast—from forecasting models and AI assistants to real-time decision systems. In 2026, data scientists aren’t just expected to build models—they’re responsible for shaping insights that fuel everything from patient care to predictive banking. Welcome to the Data Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your essential annual guide to the languages, tools, and platforms driving demand across the UK. Whether you’re entering the job market or reskilling mid-career, this roadmap helps you prioritise the skills that matter most right now.

Jobs

How to Find Hidden Data Science Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RSS, BCS & More

The data science job market in the UK is thriving—but also increasingly competitive. As organisations in finance, healthcare, retail, government, and tech accelerate digital transformation, the demand for data talent has soared. Yet many of the best data science jobs are never posted publicly. They’re shared behind closed doors—within professional networks, at invite-only events, or through member-only mailing lists and specialist interest groups. These “hidden” roles are often filled through referrals, collaborations, or direct outreach to trusted experts. In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock these hidden opportunities by engaging with key UK professional bodies such as the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), and Turing Society, plus communities like PyData and AI UK. You’ll learn how to use directories, CPD events, and networks to move beyond job boards—and into roles where you’re approached, not just applying.

Jobs

How to Get a Better Data Science Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Redundancy can be tough to face, especially in a competitive field like data science. But it’s important to know: your experience, analytical thinking, and modelling skills are still in demand. Across sectors like healthcare, finance, e-commerce, government and AI startups, UK employers continue to seek data scientists who can deliver value through insight, prediction, and automation. This guide will walk you through how to bounce back from redundancy with purpose and clarity—whether you're a data analyst looking to step up, a mid-level data scientist, or a machine learning specialist seeking a better-aligned opportunity.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.