Training and Learning Officer

Community Development and Health Network

Employer Location: Published

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Training and Development Officer, this role is responsible for strengthening community development and health through the design and delivery of innovative learning programmes. The role supports the promotion of community development approaches to tackling health inequalities and the social determinants of health. Working as part of a team to produce learning resources and new training programmes that are accessible, impactful and responsive to the needs of members, partners and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Training and learning Design and Delivery
  • Organisation and Co-ordination
  • Learning Resource Hub
  • Evaluation and continuous improvement

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline and an accredited qualification in Training and Development or Adult Education and Training
  • Experience in the design and delivery of learning and training via methods such as digital eLearning, online and face-to-face, within community, workplace, or health and social settings
  • Effective communication, public speaking and multimedia presentation skills, connecting and engaging effectively with participants to create a positive learning environment
  • Good writing and analytical skills with the ability to produce complex or technical information into practical, usable training resources
  • Strong project planning, co-ordination and time management skills, to manage training schedules effectively and meet deadlines and budgets
  • Knowledge of applying adult learning and health literacy principles to training that recognises and values people’s experiences
  • Knowledge and experience of conducting a training needs analysis, setting clear objectives and goals and developing effective training plans
  • Strong IT skills including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, Salesforce CRM administration, willingness to learn new systems in learning management and eLearning, digital course design
  • Skills in virtual facilitation on Zoom and MS Teams and promoting digital engagement technologies e.g Mentimeter
  • A commitment to CDHN’s purpose and community development values of equality, anti-discrimination and anti-racism, social justice, inclusion, participation and community empowerment
  • Must have access to a form of transport that will allow the post holder to fulfil the job’s travel requirements

Desirable Skills

  • Contribute to team meetings to support the development, delivery and monitoring of annual work plans and the organisational strategy. Act in accordance with the agreed values, aims and objectives of the organisation.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by CDHN.
  • Self-motivated with a passion for learning development and the commitment to reflecting on and improving on your own knowledge and skills
  • A problem-solving mindset with a flexible and proactive approach to work.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels in a diverse range of external organisations
  • A caring, compassionate and non-judgemental attitude, bringing diversity, inclusion and equity into the design and delivery of adult learning and training
  • Strong teamworking skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners, to support continuous learning and project delivery

Further Information

Please visit the following link for full Job Description and Personnel Specification: https://www.cdhn.org/recruitment

Vacancy ID
1775654
Job ref.
T&L Officer 2026
Job Sector
Education and Training
Area
Co Down
Location
Newry, 30A Mill Street
Salary
£31,500 - £33,700 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
35
Published date
23/06/2026
Closing date
21/07/2026
Worktime
9am-5pm, days to be confirmed

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