Quality Assurance Manager

JOB BACKGROUND:

This post is part of the Belfast Works Project, a Belfast wide employment project implemented by a consortium of organisation led by Ashton.  The Belfast Works Partnership organisations are

•    GEMS NI
•    Upper Springfield Development Trust
•    Impact Training
•    East Belfast Mission  

As the manager of the Belfast Works project Quality Assurance team, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of the project Quality Assurance team and outcomes.  You will directly manage one or more project co-ordinators and officers who will deliver the functions of the project. You will be responsible for developing and implementing project plans and ensuring that results are monitored on an ongoing basis.  You will work closely with the project steering committee, the consortium partners and Ashton as lead partner of the project including other project managers to ensure that the project is being effective and performing on target.  You will develop and maintain a network of project stakeholders and represent the project externally on a number of fora.
 

Essential Criteria
1.    Recognised professional qualification at Level 5 or above in relevant field for the post.  And a proven track record of 3 years or more experience within the last 5 years of working within a quality assurance field as a project manager or coordinator. (Number of years’ experience may be increased should there be a need to facilitate manageable shortlists)   
Or  A recognised professional qualification Level 3 or above in a relevant field for the post and a proven track record of 5 years or more experience of working within an  Quality Assurance field as a project manager or coordinator.  (Application)
2.    Experience of managing a team of staff at a senior level. (Application)
3.    Experience of managing a team in a target driven environment. (Interview)
4.    An ability to work closely with funders to ensure project compliance with procedures. (Application)
5.    Experience of building and maintaining positive, open relationships with partner organisations and provide them with a broad range of support.(Interview)
6.    Experience of planning, scheduling and budgeting for education and training programmes yearly in advance and at short notice. (Application)
7.    Experience of analysing data, produce reports and identify key recommendations at a strategic level. (Interview)
8.    Experience of working within a complex operating environment with a range of stakeholders and partners. (Application)
9.    Experience and good knowledge of I.T and database systems including; ability to use MS office (Word, Excel) Internet and Email; (Application)
10.    Experience of using own initiative, including effective prioritisation of tasks and working to agreed aims and objectives.  (Application)

Desirable Criteria

(Desirable criteria may used to shortlist applicants, should there be a need to facilitate manageable shortlists)

•    Management Qualification 
•    Knowledge and experience of working with the unemployed and the barriers they face
•    Experience and good knowledge of working with databases
•    Experience of working the submission of funding applications and the tendering of new contracts
•    Experience of ESF funded programmes guidelines and procurement processes