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Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Training Officer to join our team on a fixed-term, part-time basis. Working closely with the Business Development Lead and existing Training Officer, you will be responsible for promoting, designing, delivering and evaluating high-quality training that supports the mission and goals of Housing Rights. The role focuses on identifying training needs, developing accessible and engaging learning programmes, to deliver effective adult learning on pertinent housing topics. You will liaise with business support colleagues to ensure the effective planning, administration and service delivery for training participants. Regular travel across Northern Ireland is required, and occasional work outside normal office hours may be necessary to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Access and promotion to training
• Identification of training needs
• Preparation of training
• Delivery of training
• Monitoring and evaluation of training
• Developing self and others
• Developing effective working relationships

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Evidence of holding a professional training qualification
• At least one year’s experience of direct delivery of training/tutoring to adult learners
• Good knowledge of training techniques and good practice issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and organise own workload
• A full valid driving licence or ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post as travel will be required regularly across Northern Ireland including at more than one location on a single day
• Ability to work evenings on occasion

Desirable Skills

• Evidence of relevant qualification in law or housing
• Demonstrated experience of writing, designing, preparation and presentation of training on social welfare, legal topics and/or housing issues
• Experience of coordination of training or events
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Demonstrated experience of design and use of blended learning systems
• Demonstrated experience of the processes involved in training accreditation
• Demonstrated experience of the provision of advice to the public in a social welfare context

Further Information

£33,542-£34,231 per annum (pro rata)