Training & Employability Manager

Job title:

Training & Employability Manager

Company:

NOW Group

Job description

Training & Employability ManagerAbout NOW GroupNOW Group is a social enterprise committed to supporting people with learning difficulties and autism into sustainable employment and meaningful lives. We deliver a range of services including training, employment support, and social enterprise initiatives.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Training and Employment Manager to lead on the delivery of bespoke training and employment services under the PEACEPLUS Skills Connect Project.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a transformative cross-border initiative that empowers people with disabilities through skills development, training academies, and meaningful employment pathways. The successful candidate will manage a cross-functional team and collaborate with four strategic project partners to ensure high-quality delivery of outcomes for over 2,000 participants across the island of Ireland.Skills Connect is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).Key Responsibilities1. Co-ordinate the implementation of the Skills Connect project across multiple locations in North/East Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and inclusivity.2. To recruit, lead and coordinate the project delivery team in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality training programmes and accredited qualifications for Skills Connect participants.3. To lead the development of feedback and review processes for the Skills Connect project, establishing effective systems and procedures to measure performance, demonstrate impact, and drive continuous improvement.4. To build and maintain strong partnerships with consortium stakeholders, education providers, government agencies, a wide network of employers and community organisations to enhance participant outcomes and identify opportunities for collaborative working.5. Engage in meaningful dialogue with service users to ensure participants have a role in shaping service delivery and future skills provision.6. Represent NOW Group and the PEACEPLUS project at relevant events, forums, and cross-border partnership meetings.7. Use data-driven insights to adapt and improve training delivery and support models.8. Ensure compliance with all monitoring, reporting, and audit requirements set out by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).9. Promote a culture of inclusivity, ensuring that all training and employment programmes are accessible and tailored to the diverse needs of participants.10.Address regional and demographic inequalities in access to education and employment for individuals with disabilities.11.To manage, document, and report any incidents or safeguarding concerns in accordance with NOW Group’s Safeguarding procedures and Quality Assurance initiatives.12.To deliver and facilitate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training to local stakeholder and promote inclusion throughout the sector.This job description is not definitive and may be subject to review as the duties and responsibilities determineWhat We OfferAt NOW Group, we value and invest in our employees. Benefits include:Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days (pro-rata).Health Cash Plan: Available after successful probation.Wellbeing Support: Access to confidential counselling and financial advisory services.Pension Scheme: 5% employer contribution.Flexible Work Initiatives: Including the Bike-to-Work scheme, holiday purchase options, and more.Our Values:We are looking for candidates who align with NOW Group’s values, demonstrating flexibility, dedication, and a commitment to empowering participants. Successful candidates will exhibit a passion for social change and the ability to work collaboratively with participants, stakeholders, and colleagues.About the roleAdditional Information:Successful candidates will undergo a Garda vetting applicationShortlisting will be based on how well your application demonstrates that you meet the above criteria.Join us at NOW Group and make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning difficulties and autism. Together, we can build a brighter, more inclusive future.About the companyNOW Group are an award-winning social enterprise who deliver services across Ireland supporting people with learning difficulties, autism and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future.We are passionate about changing lives and our priority is on outcomes and impact for individuals, their families and communities who are the most disadvantaged. We support participants to have better health, a better education and a brighter future. Our services are continually evolving as a result of co-design, participant feedback and project learning.Required Criteria

• 1. A full current driving license and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling pro-posals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a license.
• 2. NFQ level 6 or equivalent level professional qualification.
• 3. UU Certificate in Teaching / Professional Diploma in Education or equivalent teaching qualification
• 4. At least 2 years’ experience of delivering training to young people or adults with barriers to learning
• 5. At least 1 year’s experience of managing a team or training contracts
• 6. At least 1 year’s experience of applying and securing funding, grants, tenders or government contracts.
• 7. Experience of developing courses for accreditation and working with awarding bodies.
• 8. Excellent level of IT, communication skills and public-speaking/presentation skills.

Desired Criteria

• 1. At least 2 years’ experience of taking a lead role in ETI/QQI inspections, self-evaluation and quality im-provement processes.
• 2. Internal verifier, External Verifier or assessor qualifications

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Location

Dublin

Job date

Sat, 24 May 2025 07:57:26 GMT

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