United Kingdom · Learning and development · Mid-Level (2-5 years)

Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator

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Experience bandMid-Level (2-5 years)
Direct reportsNo direct reports
Reports toLead, Coaching & Mentoring Programmes
UK framework levelUsually a coordinator, or early in a professional job

Also advertised as L&D Programme Coordinator · Talent Development Specialist (Mentoring) · Learning Experience Coordinator

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1From this job to a course

The qualifications matched to this job

NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (England) NOCN · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards

NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (England) NOCN · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards

Open Awards Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (England) (RQF) Open Awards · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards

OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Progression OCN London · Level 2 · covers 1 of 10 standards

Transcend Level 4 Diploma in Coaching Transcend Awards · Level 4 · covers 2 of 10 standards

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools City & Guilds Limited · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards

Matched from the standards this job is measured against: a suggestion, not an official ruling.

The units you would start with

Facilitate the Learning and Development of Young People through Mentoring NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (England)

Mentoring Practice OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Progression

Duty to coach sustainable development through high-quality pedagogy in the physical education environment Transcend Level 4 Diploma in Coaching

Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

The future skills this job leans on

Data Fluency turning numbers into a decision

Trust Fluency keeping the digital world safe

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4 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

Facilitate the Learning and Development of Young People through Mentoring NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
Mentoring Practice OCN London · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 2
Duty to coach sustainable development through high-quality pedagogy in the physical education environment Transcend Awards · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 4
Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring City & Guilds Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3

These are the real units behind this job, in the order they rank for it. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

2AI and this work

Will AI change your work as a Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator?

Nobody can say exactly how. Here is what this job is being asked for next, and where to start.

The new skill this role is being asked for

Data Storytelling (for Programme Insights)

Why each one is rising

The future skills this job leans on

Data Fluencyturning numbers into a decision
Trust Fluencykeeping the digital world safe

We'll only ever tell you what we can actually back up. No hype, no scare tactics.

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3What this role really is

Coordinates coaching and mentoring programmes, matching participants, booking sessions and keeping everyone informed. It is a hands-on role, dealing with people and processes constantly, so participants get the development they need.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

BetterUp / CoachHub (Coaching Platform) Intermediate

Managing user profiles, scheduling sessions, pulling standard reports on session completion, and troubleshooting participant login issues. You'll be in this quite a bit.

Cornerstone OnDemand / Degreed (LMS / LXP) Basic

Enrolling users into pre-built learning paths related to coaching, tracking their completions, and answering basic user questions about the platform. You won't be building courses, just managing access.

Culture Amp / Qualtrics (Feedback & Analytics) Intermediate

Deploying pre-written surveys, exporting raw data to Excel, and creating basic charts for reports to summarise feedback. You'll be the one sending out those 'how was your session?' emails.

Asana / Monday.com (Project Management) Intermediate

Updating tasks, tracking your personal deadlines, and using existing project templates to keep your programmes on track. It's how we keep organised as a team.

Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (Spreadsheet) Intermediate

Using VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and conditional formatting to clean participant lists, track programme budgets, and summarise data. You'll be doing a fair bit of data wrangling here.

Tableau / Power BI (Data Visualisation) Basic

Viewing and filtering pre-built dashboards to answer specific questions about programme health, like 'how many sessions were completed last month?'. You won't be building them, just using them.

Slack / MS Teams (Collaboration) Intermediate

Managing programme-specific channels, posting announcements, and facilitating Q&A sessions. It's how we keep everyone connected and informed.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choice	Coming in	Where you are now	The step above
Participant Matching	Propose matches to supervisor for approval.	Make independent matching decisions for assigned programmes, escalating only complex or high-profile cases.	Design and refine matching algorithms/criteria, review complex matches, provide guidance to junior coordinators.
Scheduling & Logistics	Execute scheduling requests as directed, escalate conflicts immediately.	Independently manage all scheduling for assigned programmes, troubleshoot conflicts, and propose solutions.	Optimise scheduling processes across multiple programmes, implement new tools, resolve escalated logistical challenges.
Programme Communications	Send out pre-approved templates for reminders and updates.	Draft and send routine programme communications (onboarding, feedback requests), with manager review for major announcements.	Develop communication strategies for new programmes, create and maintain communication templates, advise on messaging.
Troubleshooting Participant Issues	Escalate all participant issues to supervisor.	Resolve common participant issues (login, basic queries, minor scheduling conflicts) independently. Escalate sensitive or complex issues.	Handle all escalated participant issues, develop FAQs and self-service resources, train junior staff on issue resolution.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Scheduling Accuracy

The percentage of coaching and mentoring sessions that are scheduled correctly and on time, without needing rescheduling due to your error.

Target · 98%+ accuracy

If 100 sessions are scheduled in a month, you'd aim for no more than 2 errors that cause a reschedule. This means checking time zones, calendar invites, and participant availability properly.

Participant Onboarding Completion Rate

The percentage of new programme participants who complete all their onboarding steps (e.g., profile setup, initial survey, first session booked) within the agreed timeframe.

Target · 95%+ within 48 hours of programme start

For a cohort of 50 new mentees, 48 of them should have their profiles done and first meeting scheduled within two days of the programme kicking off. You'll be chasing the stragglers, basically.

Feedback Survey Response Rate

The percentage of participants who complete post-session or end-of-programme feedback surveys.

Target · 90%+ response rate

If you send out 200 feedback requests for coaching sessions, you'd want at least 180 responses. This often means sending polite nudges, which you'll own.

Participant Experience & Satisfaction

How happy participants are with the overall programme experience, from matching to logistics.

Positive comments in feedback surveys about programme organisation, smooth scheduling, and feeling well-supported. You'll know you're doing well if people recommend the programme to their colleagues.

Programme Engagement

The level of active participation and commitment from coachees and mentees.

Low drop-out rates, consistent session attendance, and active participation in any programme community channels. Your manager will look for signs that people are genuinely bought in, not just going through the motions.

Stakeholder Communication Quality

How effectively you keep relevant people (your manager, HRBPs, participants) informed about programme status and any issues.

Few 'where are we with X?' questions from your manager or HRBPs. People feel in the loop, and you're seen as someone who proactively shares updates and flags potential problems before they become big ones.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy

Making a Tangible Difference to People's Growth

You'll get a buzz from seeing positive feedback from a mentee who's just landed a promotion, or from a coach who tells you their coachee has had a breakthrough. It's about the human impact.

Getting an email from a mentee saying 'Thank you, this programme genuinely changed my career trajectory' will be your fuel.

Organising and Optimising Complex Systems

You'll enjoy the challenge of taking a messy list of participants, coaches, and schedules, and turning it into a beautifully organised, smooth-running programme. It's like solving a giant logistical puzzle.

Successfully launching a new cohort of 30 pairings, with all chemistry calls booked and first sessions scheduled, will feel like a real win.

Being a Trusted Point of Contact

Participants will come to you with questions, concerns, and sometimes just to share good news. You'll be their go-to person, and you'll enjoy being that reliable resource.

Someone reaching out directly to you for advice on navigating their mentoring relationship, rather than just using the generic help email, shows you've built that trust.

What frustrates people

Dealing with the 'Lip Service' Leader: Executives who say they support development but then pull their people from programmes.
Participant Ghosting: Spending ages on a perfect match, only for one party to go silent.
The 'Admin' Perception: Being seen as just a scheduler, not a key part of talent development.
Messy HRIS Data: Trying to run a nomination process with outdated or inconsistent colleague data.

What this role does not give you

High-level strategic decision-making (that's more for your manager).
Direct coaching or mentoring of individuals (you're coordinating, not delivering).
A quiet, predictable routine (expect frequent interruptions and shifting priorities).
Immediate, hard financial ROI metrics for your daily work (your impact is more qualitative for now).

8Who you work with

This role directly impacts our ability to develop and retain key talent. By ensuring our coaching and mentoring programmes run without a hitch, you're helping our colleagues build new skills, improve their performance, and ultimately contribute more to the business. It's about making sure our investment in people actually pays off.

Inside the business

Lead, Coaching & Mentoring Programmes (your manager)
HR Business Partners (who nominate participants)
Programme Participants (coachees and mentees)
Internal Coaches & Mentors
L&D Content & Design Team

Outside the business

External Coaching Vendors (for executive coaching programmes)
LMS/LXP Platform Support (e.g., BetterUp, Cornerstone)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

At least 2 years of experience in an L&D, HR, or programme coordination role, where you've managed logistics and communicated with a diverse group of people.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. (Honestly, if you've ever organised a wedding or a big group holiday, you've got some of these skills.)
Strong organisational skills and a real eye for detail – catching that wrong date on a calendar invite is your superpower.
Comfortable using various digital tools and platforms, and a quick learner when it comes to new software.
A genuine interest in people development and helping others grow in their careers.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Digital Learning Experience Optimisation

More of our programmes are moving online, and simply putting content up isn't enough. We need to make sure the digital journey for participants is seamless, engaging, and actually helps them learn and connect.

User experience (UX) principles for learning platf · Engagement strategies for online communities (how · Personalisation techniques (how can we tailor the · Troubleshooting common digital learning issues (wh · Understanding basic integration points between dif

This week: Spend some time exploring our LMS/LXP from a participant's perspective. What's good? What's clunky?
This month: Research 'digital learning engagement strategies' online. What are other companies doing?
Month 2: Propose one small improvement to an existing digital programme element, like a clearer onboarding message or a new discussion prompt.
Month 3: Work with the L&D Content team to understand how they design digital content and how you can support its delivery.

Quick win: If you see a common question coming up about how to use a platform feature, create a short, simple guide or video to answer it. You'll save everyone time.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up

Attending L&D industry webinars and online conferences to stay up-to-date on trends.
Joining professional networks or online communities for L&D professionals to share best practices.
Taking online courses on specific tools or skills, like advanced Excel or data visualisation basics.
Seeking out feedback from your manager and colleagues to identify areas for growth.
Shadowing other L&D team members to understand different aspects of programme delivery.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Data Storytelling (for Programme Insights)

We're moving beyond just reporting numbers. Our leaders want to understand the 'so what?' behind the data. Being able to weave a narrative around programme performance will help us secure more budget and prove our value.

Identifying key insights from data (what's the mos
Structuring a narrative around data (beginning, mi
Using visualisations effectively to support your s
Tailoring your story to different audiences (what
Connecting programme metrics to broader business o

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

Coaching & Mentoring Models (Basic Understanding)
Programme Design & Management (Execution)
Programme Evaluation (Level 1 Feedback)
Stakeholder Management (Participants & Peers)

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

1
HR Administrator / HR Coordinator
1-3 years
Skills to master
- Organisation, data management, basic employee relations, communication with staff across all levels.
You're ready to move on when
- You've taken on responsibilities for organising training sessions or onboarding events.
- You're the go-to person for questions about company policies or processes.
- You enjoy solving logistical puzzles and helping people navigate internal systems.
2
L&D Assistant / Training Coordinator
1-2 years
Skills to master
- Scheduling, venue booking, participant communication, basic reporting on training attendance.
You're ready to move on when
- You've managed the logistics for several training courses from start to finish.
- You're comfortable with LMS systems and can troubleshoot basic user issues.
- You've started to think about how to improve the participant experience in training programmes.
3
Project Coordinator (Non-HR/L&D)
2-4 years
Skills to master
- Project planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, managing timelines and dependencies.
You're ready to move on when
- You've successfully coordinated projects with multiple moving parts and deadlines.
- You're adept at using project management software to keep things on track.
- You can demonstrate strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to broader roles running coaching and mentoring programmes, or into wider talent development positions.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator is actually changing.

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

A lesson from Facilitate the Learning and Development of Young People through Mentoring, worked against Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator.

Facilitate the Learning and Development of Young People through Mentoring Level 3

Applied to your work in Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator

This unit aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to facilitate the learning and development of young people through mentoring. Learners will understand the core principles of mentoring, effective mentoring techniques, and how to support young people in addressing their individual needs, promoting their wellbeing, resilience, and overall achievement.

How the thinking builds

1 Remember
2 Understand
3 Apply
4 Analyse
5 Evaluate
6 Create

An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.

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Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator

Coaching & Mentoring Models (Basic Understanding)
Programme Design & Management (Execution)
Programme Evaluation (Level 1 Feedback)
Stakeholder Management (Participants & Peers)

This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

Senior Coaching & Mentoring Coordinator
2-3 years in this role

Level 3 (Senior)
- Programme design (contributing to new programme development)
- Advanced programme evaluation (Kirkpatrick Levels 2 & 3 - measuring behaviour change)
- Vendor management (initial contact and relationship building with external coaches)
- Mentoring junior colleagues (informal guidance and support)

Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, a big part of coordinating programmes involves repetitive tasks. But what if you could offload a chunk of that to smart tools? We're embracing AI to make our roles more impactful and, frankly, less tedious. You won't be replaced by a robot, but you'll definitely be working with one.

In this role, AI isn't about magic; it's about smart automation. Imagine cutting down on scheduling headaches, getting instant insights from feedback, or drafting communications in minutes instead of hours. That's what we're talking about. We'll help you get comfortable with these tools so you can focus on the human side of development.

Automated Scheduling & Nudges

Use AI-powered schedulers like Calendly or Clockwise, integrated with Slack or Teams. They'll handle all the session booking, send reminders, and even prompt participants for feedback automatically. No more endless email chains trying to find a time that works for everyone. Honestly, it's a game changer.

Thematic Feedback Analysis

Instead of manually sifting through hundreds of qualitative survey responses, feed them into an AI tool. It'll instantly tell you the top 3 things people loved and the top 3 areas we need to fix. You get insights in minutes, not hours, meaning you can act faster to improve programmes.

Personalised Resource Curation

Need to find some articles on 'leading hybrid teams' for a coachee? Use an AI research assistant. Just prompt it, and it'll pull together a curated list of relevant resources, saving you loads of time digging through Google. It's like having a super-fast research assistant on demand.

First-Draft Communications

Staring at a blank page for a programme launch announcement or an FAQ? Use generative AI to create a solid first draft in seconds. You'll then refine and personalise it, cutting your initial writing time by around 80%. It's a huge help for getting those comms out quickly and consistently.

Common questions

How do you become a Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator?

Common routes in include HR Administrator / HR Coordinator (1-3 years), L&D Assistant / Training Coordinator (1-2 years) and Project Coordinator (Non-HR/L&D) (2-4 years). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator progress to?

This role can lead on to Senior Coaching & Mentoring Coordinator (2-3 years in this role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator?

Increasingly, Data Storytelling (for Programme Insights). These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

You're not behind. You're right on time. The shift is only just beginning. Your role won't look the same in two years. Be the one who leads the change, not the one it happens to. Start my Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator plan, free What happens next: a free account, then we build your plan as you set up. No card. Build your plan, see your roadmap and meet the twelve tutors matched to you. All free. When you're ready to start learning, it's £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.

Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator

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Two short quizzes about you

Will AI change your work as a Coaching and Mentoring Coordinator?

What's rising in its place

Data Storytelling (for Programme Insights)

Skills this role draws on

Technical

How you actually get there, here

HR Administrator / HR Coordinator

L&D Assistant / Training Coordinator

Project Coordinator (Non-HR/L&D)

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

Roles this leads to

One to one, on the work you already do

Everything else the record holds

The career path, and where it branches

Senior Coaching & Mentoring Coordinator

Where AI is starting to help

Automated Scheduling & Nudges

Thematic Feedback Analysis

Personalised Resource Curation

First-Draft Communications

Common questions

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