CEF - Apprenticeship Coordinator for 2016+ Apprenticeships

Post Title: Apprenticeship Coordinator for 2016+ Apprenticeships

Grade: Community Education Facilitator

Initial Location: Further Education and Training

Capacity: Fixed Term Contract, 21 months in duration from date of appointment.

Reporting to: Director of Further Education and Training (FET) / FET Senior Management team.

Initial Headquarters/Duties: The post holder will be located in GRETB. Successful post holder(s) may be transferred within the organisation to allow for the allocation of additional duties, as and when required, which may include the reassignment to other duties where necessary.

The Position: The Apprenticeship Coordinator will be responsible, under the direction and guidance of the Director of Further Education & Training and/or FET Senior Management team for the development, promotion and support of an innovative, collaborative, and integrated approach to the provision of 2016+ apprenticeships in GRETB.

Initial Duties and Responsibilities: To participate, under the direction and advice of the Director of Further Education & Training and the FET Senior Management and in co-operation with other managers and staff, in the organisation, co-ordination and monitoring of any activities which may be involved in or arise out of the appointment within the Board’s scheme, as the Chief Executive may decide.

The initial duties will include but may not necessary be confined to the following:

• In consultation with the FET senior management team coordinate the development and delivery of 2016+ apprenticeships.
• Work to increase the range of 2016+ apprenticeship within GRETB.
• Promote the new apprenticeships locally and nationally.
• Liaise directly with employers in the delivery of 2016+ apprenticeships.
• Arrange mentoring training for employers in a range of apprenticeship areas.
• Liaise with the Quality Assurance team in relation to procedures for the full delivery of the programmes.
• In co-operation with the FET senior management team and programme managers, identify and organise a range of CPD programmes regarding ICT developments, learning materials, teaching methods, VLE usage, content creation for instructors/tutors on the new apprenticeships.
• Represent the FET service on relevant external partnerships e.g. Consortium Steering Groups.
• Keep records and statistics and prepare reports, returns and submissions as required, in consultation with the Director of FET and FET Senior Management team, including reports for SOLAS, DES, FET managers, and other relevant bodies.
• Oversee the management of 2016+ apprenticeships within GRETB.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and other legal requirements.
• Maintain an ethos appropriate to adult learning.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of FET for the effective and efficient management of resources and having regard to the changing needs of the service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications or its equivalent, and/or significant relevant work experience; Third level qualification(s) in relevant discipline(s) commensurate with this role would be an advantage.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A high level of knowledge and expertise in the area of Further Education Training;
• Experience/Knowledge of the apprenticeship process an advantage
• Business development experience
• Experience of promotional planning through social media
• Experience of implementing and administering FET programmes;
• Project management skills
• Understanding of the Irish Apprenticeship system
• Experience in designing and developing resources and content for education and training programmes;
• Excellent motivating, interpersonal and team-working skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent ICT and administration skills;
• Industry experience would be beneficial;
• Successful applicant will have a full driving licence, access to a car, and be willing to work flexibly outside of normal working hours as required.

COMPETENCIES

Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service Competency Framework for the Irish Public Service.

• Leadership Potential
• Analysis and Decision Making
• Delivery of Results
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self
• Development
• Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Terms of Appointment

The post is a whole-time temporary contract position, 21 months in duration from date of appointment.

Remuneration:

New Entrants: €44,847 - €70,246

Pre 01/01/2011 entrants: €49,507 - €70,246

IMPORTANT NOITCE RE: SALARY:

As per DES guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale.

Incremental credit may only apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting Salary is not subject to negotiation.

Hours of work:

A 35-hour week is in operation. Hours may be adjusted from time to time under relevant Public Sector Agreements.

Annual leave:

The Annual Leave entitlement for this post is 35 days.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday, 26th February 2024.

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