Applied AI Engineering Coach (Level 6)
At a glance
Mid-level AI Engineering role at Corndel. London · no salary stated · we estimate £77,500–£137,500.
Corndel has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Coach a group of Level 6 AI engineering apprentices through individual sessions, workshops and shared learning
- Help learners move machine learning projects from defining the problem through deployment and ongoing monitoring
- Prepare apprentices for their End Point Assessment and help them build their evidence portfolios
- Teach learners to apply AI with attention to ethics, security, responsible use and governance
- Coordinate with employers and internal colleagues to support strong learner outcomes
What you bring
- Practical background in machine learning, AI engineering or data science
- You have built or worked hands-on with machine learning systems running in production
- Strong Python ability, with experience using tools such as scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Knowledge of MLOps, cloud services and SQL, alongside an interest in coaching and mentoring
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced AI or machine learning practitioner who wants to coach and develop apprentices. The work is remote within the UK, with national travel when needed. A DBS check is part of the pre-employment process.
From the employer
Coach – Applied AI Engineering (Level 6) | Machine Learning
Remote (UK) | National travel as required
Corndel is a multi award‑winning UK training provider delivering high‑quality management and technology programmes with leading organisations. We’re growing fast and are passionate about transformational learning that empowers people to be their professional best.
The Role
We’re looking for an Applied AI Engineering Coach (Level 6) to support apprentices on our AI Engineer / Machine Learning apprenticeship programme.
This role suits an experienced AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or Data Scientist who enjoys coaching others and enabling the responsible application of AI in real business environments.
You’ll combine strong technical expertise with a coaching mindset—helping learners apply AI confidently, ethically, and effectively at work.
What You’ll Do
Coach and mentor a caseload of Level 6 AI Engineering apprentices
Deliver engaging 1:1 coaching, workshops, and group learning
Support learners across the full machine learning lifecycle, from problem scoping to deployment and monitoring
Guide learners through End Point Assessment (EPA) and portfolio development
Promote responsible AI, ethics, security, and governance
Collaborate with employers and internal teams to ensure high‑quality learner outcomes
What You’ll Bring
Applied experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or data science
Hands‑on experience with production ML systems
Strong Python skills and experience with tools such as:
scikit‑learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Pandas, NumPy
Hugging Face / generative AI tooling
Understanding of MLOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SQL
A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others
Why Join Corndel?
Remote, flexible, and supportive working environment
Opportunity to shape AI and ML capability across the UK
Inclusive, values‑driven culture focused on quality and impact
Apply now if you want to use your AI and machine learning expertise to make a meaningful impact through education.
As part of our commitment to create an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can be their true selves, excel in their roles and progress in their careers, we recognise the importance of embracing the diversity in the working population and making Corndel a fully accessible employer.
As Corndel is a Disability Confident Employer, we make sure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job will be offered an interview. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, when submitting your application, please select the appropriate option to let us know that you have a disability. Please note this does not mean that all disabled people are entitled to an interview, in some recruitment situations such as peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer.
If you have a disability that might affect any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know about any help or reasonable adjustments you need before any interview or assessment. We’ll work with you to make sure any appropriate support is in place and make the application process a more positive experience.
Corndel is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, and will undertake pre-employment checks on the successful candidate, including DBS Disclosure.
For more information contact recruitment@corndel.com