About Skills U
Skills U is reimagining how people and organisations grow together.
We’re building the world’s leading marketplace for human-centric, adaptive learning. Connecting companies with expert trainers, coaches and consultants who deliver the skills that matter most for today and tomorrow.
We partner with leading employers and universities to design courses, workshops, and programs that combine technical expertise with human skills, preparing learners for real-world impact.
About the Role
We are building a global network of experienced freelance trainers, coaches and consultants to deliver corporate training projects. We are looking for people with a deep passion for sharing knowledge and developing others.
You are naturally outgoing, well organised, and a self-starter who does not wait to be told what to do. You are empathetic, comfortable training and coaching, and confident in inspiring others. You will be joining a global team of instructors, trainers, program managers, coaches, and community managers.
You should have a solid understanding of your field of expertise and extensive experience as an instructor, trainer, or coach. You bring a deep passion for learning and significant real-world experience.
Your role will be to design and deliver workshops, training, and learning programs (online or in person) in your local market. You will work on a project basis, focusing on making communication, PR, and media skills practical, relevant, and impactful.
Above all, you love working with and supporting people.
What You Will Do
- Prepare and deliver engaging, project-based learning experiences that make communication, PR, and media concepts accessible and actionable.
- Run simulations such as mock interviews, press briefings, and storytelling practice sessions.
- Build, refine, and update learning materials, projects, and assessments to keep pace with evolving communication practices.
- Provide one-to-one coaching and constructive feedback, helping learners build confidence in public speaking, storytelling, media engagement, and stakeholder communication.
- Contribute to the Skills U community of trainers, coaches, and program managers, sharing ideas and best practice.
- Work with a mix of corporate and university partners, delivering both live online sessions and in-person workshops in your local market.
- Highly valued: Leverage your own existing courses, frameworks, or intellectual property where possible, with Skills U providing the platform to scale and monetise your expertise.
The Profile:
We are looking for trainers and consultants who:
- Have deep expertise in communication, PR, and media, with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
- Bring at least 5 years’ experience in training, coaching, or facilitation. Industry expertise in PR, journalism, or corporate communications is a strong plus.
- Are confident presenters who know how to engage and inspire a room.
- Can design and adapt learning content, whether leveraging their own courses or developing new ones, to meet real-world needs.
- Can deliver practical training in areas such as public speaking, media interviews, executive communication, stakeholder messaging, and crisis response.
- Thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments and care about helping people grow.
Why Join Skills U
Working with Skills U means joining a global network of experts on your own terms. As a freelance trainer or consultant, you will have the freedom to choose projects that fit your expertise and availability, while gaining visibility with leading employers and universities.
- Flexibility: Work freelance and set your own terms, with opportunities to deliver both online and in-person.
- Visibility: Be showcased to companies and universities seeking the very best trainers and coaches, positioning you as a recognised expert in your field.
- Scale Your Expertise: Bring your own courses and intellectual property to a broader audience, with Skills U providing the platform to scale and monetise your work.
- Global Community: Join a curated network of trainers, coaches, and program managers who share knowledge, collaborate, and support each other.
- Impact: Play a direct role in shaping how professionals and organisations communicate, influence, and lead in today’s fast-changing world.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive network of experts.