- Advertised from 11th July 2023
- Pro rata £20,040 - £24,494. 24.5 hours per week
Role
The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:
Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion.
Overview
The Training Officer will assist in the implementation of the organisation’s innovative learning and development framework by developing and delivering a suite of training for OPFS people.
Specific Duties Include
- Ensuring training courses are researched, created and delivered to high standard, using the latest developments and technology.
- Monitoring and assessing the skill level of each member of staff within the organisation.
- Ensuring that all team members have the level of knowledge to perform at a high level.
- Ensuring each member of staff has an individual training plan and that plan is linked to their current and future job role and maintain a training plan linked to each job description.
- Maintaining knowledge of the latest developments within the knowledge areas the organisation addresses as well as the latest learning and development techniques.
- Researching and producing required outcomes and learning strategies required in each subject area of the organisation.
- Develop bespoke teaching materials needed to carry out individual job remits.
- Develop interesting, thought provoking and challenging materials for staff to complete.
- Develop material over a variety of platforms.
- To take part in relevant conferences/events/seminars/presentations/workshops promoting the organisation to staff, stakeholders and partner organisations.
- Update and monitor the training calendar, ensuring an effective and full diet of learning.
- Assist with the scheduling and/or coordination of training sessions, booking and notifying all relevant parties.
- Seek feedback on training from all levels of staff. Using the feedback to inform delivery changes in the future.
- Maintain own qualifications in reference to training accreditations.
Behavioural Skills Requirements
- Highly professional and reliable
- Relevant professional experience or degree qualification
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong writing ability
- Self-Motivated
- Time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- At all times meet our values and vision
- Be Professional
- Be Innovative
- Have Integrity
Terms & Conditions
- Period of appointment: This post is funded until 31st March 2025. Confirmation of appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a 3-month probationary period. Standard Disclosure Check and receipt of references.
- Hours of work: 24.5 hours a week, days to be agreed with the Manager.
- Salary: OPFS Scale Point 19-23 £28629 - £34,991 (pro rata £20,040 - £24,494)
- Holidays: Holidays are 25 working days and 12 Public holidays which will be pro rata to reflect part time hours.
- Pension: You will be auto enrolled from your start date. OPFS pays 7% of your salary and you pay a minimum of 3%.
- Training and support and supervision: You will receive induction training and frequent support in the first three months. Thereafter you will receive monthly individual support and supervision and annual appraisals.
- Equal Opportunities and Family Friendly Employment: OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People status.
The role description is a broad picture of the post at the time of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties, and it is recognised that volunteering roles change and evolve over time.
Application notes
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Recruitment Timetable: The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 26th July 2023. Please send completed applications to jobs@opfs.org.uk.
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This job is for you if you have:
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• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to develop HR strategies aligning with our strategic plan
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