Training Officer

Young Enterprise, the leading business education charity helps more than 100,000 young people aged 4-25 each year to understand how business works, delivering its programmes in schools and colleges throughout the country, supported by a network of volunteers from the world of business.

The Training Officer will deliver enterprise training programmes in schools in Belfast and surrounding areas. When not training, they will be based in an office in Belfast. The role is for a fixed term from 18 August 2014 - 3 July 2015 and is full time. 

The successful candidate should possess the following skills:

Essential criteria:

• Third level education e.g. HND, degree and minimum of one year relevant work experience in training design and delivery; or three years relevant work experience in training design and delivery 

• Experience of working with young people (either in a voluntary or employed capacity) 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills; to include presentation delivery and report writing 

• IT literate – please demonstrate with examples proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, and/or a recognised IT qualification e.g. ECDL 

• Access to a car/own transport facilities and where applicable, a current valid driving licence and willing to travel across Northern Ireland as required.

 Desirable criteria:

• Experience of volunteer management, training and recruitment 

• Experience of working in the business and/or education sector in Northern Ireland and knowledge of these networks

• Recognised training or facilitation qualification.

For an application pack, please see attached. Please refer to the Application Guidance notes when completing the application form.  CVs will not be accepted. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 25 July at 12 noon.

This post will involve substantial access to children and will be subject to Access NI checks.

Young Enterprise NI are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as men are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from men.

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