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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Leadership Coach

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about developing others and driving positive change? We are seeking a dynamic Leadership Coach to join our People Directorate and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of leadership and management across our Trust.

As the Leadership Coach, you will be the core facilitator for the design, delivery, and management of our leadership and management development programmes. You'll work closely with key stakeholders to ensure our training meets both organisational and individual needs, supporting the Trust's strategic objectives and commitment to strong leadership and effective team working.

Main duties of the job

You will:

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of Trust-wide leadership development initiatives.
  • Design and facilitate engaging learning events using a variety of methods, including workshops, coaching, mentoring, and e-learning.
  • Evaluate and continuously improve our programmes to ensure they deliver real impact and value for money.
  • Support the embedding of the Trust's values and behaviours through all training and development activities.
  • Provide expert advice, mentoring, and coaching to staff and leaders, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their potential.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • Career and salary progression
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Staff networks
  • Staff wellbeing support
  • Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata (Indicative)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

202-7694983

Job locations

Trust HQ

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Masters level education in education and/or leadership, or equivalent Level 7 Postgraduate diploma in Coaching

Desirable

  • Qualified Teacher Status

Previous experience

Essential

  • Credible teacher, mentor and coach in leadership and management
  • Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating learning events and development of learning interventions

Desirable

  • Experience in project and programme management

Skills, knowledge, ability

Essential

  • Knowledge of blended learning theories and approaches
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Masters level education in education and/or leadership, or equivalent Level 7 Postgraduate diploma in Coaching

Desirable

  • Qualified Teacher Status

Previous experience

Essential

  • Credible teacher, mentor and coach in leadership and management
  • Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating learning events and development of learning interventions

Desirable

  • Experience in project and programme management

Skills, knowledge, ability

Essential

  • Knowledge of blended learning theories and approaches

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Leadership Development Manager

Jude Wright

Judith.Wright@swast.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata (Indicative)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

202-7694983

Job locations

Trust HQ

Exeter

EX2 7HY


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