Training Officer

TRAINING OFFICER

A vacany has arisen for a Training Officer within the Employment & Skills Section of this busy local government office in Durham. This is a full-time temporary position to start mid-June for approximately 2-3 months.

The main purpose of the job is to contribute to the provision and delivery of high quality training and development programmes against identified targets/individual learning plans – enabling learners to maximize their individual potential. Please find below a broad outline of the main duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involved with the design and delivery of effective Foundation to Work programmes
• Prepare and deliver session plans and appropriate course materials.
• Undertake initial interview and assessment to determine clients’ levels of competence resulting in the preparation of appropriate training programmes.
• Monitor the progress of individual clients, providing appropriate levels of guidance and support, ensuring purposeful and effective training programmes are maintained.
• Develop and deliver programmes ensuring that the necessary activities are completed.
• Ensure the successful recruitment and progression of clients – maintaining effective relations with contract holders, Jobcentre Plus, LSC, Training Providers and Further Education Colleges.
• Maintain administrative procedures relating to training.
• Ensure the level and condition of equipment is appropriate for the delivery of effective training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislative requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
• Possess a recognized training/teaching qualification, eg. City & Guilds 7307, 7407, Cert Ed or appropriate professional qualification and relevant experience.
• Experience working within adult programmes delivering employability training programmes.
• Recent experience in the field of training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate effectively to a wide range of people.
• Ability to design, promote and deliver individual training programmes/packages to a range of abilities.
• Ability to design and deliver employability training programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to duties and working hours to meet deadlines or occasional evening and weekend work.

This role will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.