Community Education Facilitator

Initial Work Location

Kildare and Wicklow ETB, Training Service Department, Co. Kildare or Co. Wicklow.

KWETB reserves the right to assign the person to any other location as the service needs require.

This will be confirmed on appointment to the post.

The Position

The Community Education Facilitator Coordinator of Training Administrative Services will be responsible, under the direction and guidance of the Training Manager, Director of Further Education & Training and/or the Chief Executive, for the co-ordination of KWETB’s administrative services in respect of FET programmes and services.

Initial Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Co-ordinate the implementation of Administrative Services standards and quality control in consultation with the Training Manager and other senior FET management.

• Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures and ongoing monitoring and reporting structures for the ETB’s administrative activities.

• Liaise closely with FET staff involved in the Training Services & Innovation Team.

• Assist with the planning and development of systems and administrative duties for FET services, DEASP and other agencies as required.

• Liaise with all internal stakeholders, including the Youth Officer, schools, employer groups, local community groups/programmes and others, in accordance with specific programme promotion and development requirements.

• Be responsible for administration of Specialist Training Providers and Training Centres, claims, contracts and business plans with KWETB, ensuring compliance with the framework.

• Keep records and statistics and prepare reports, returns and submissions as required, in consultation with the Training Manager/Director of FET, including reports for SOLAS, DES, FET senior managers and other relevant bodies.

• Liaise with Quality Assurance, HR, Finance, Recruitment, Procurement and other relevant sections within KWETB as required.

• Establish and maintain effective links with stakeholders.

• Liaise with learners and industry stakeholders to ensure programmes meet their training needs.

• Conduct data analysis of Training Services programmes to ensure yearly targets are met and identify areas for improvement and growth.

• Act in a representative capacity for Kildare & Wicklow ETB as required.

• Approve/reconcile expenditure for payment in accordance with programme guidelines and ensure accuracy of all supporting documentation.

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements.

• Provide administrative support where required, in consultation with the Training Manager.

• Maintain an ethos appropriate to adult learning.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the local scheme as may be assigned by the Training Manager, Director of FET or Chief Executive for the effective and efficient management of resources and having regard to the changing needs of the service.

• Carry out an annual audit of administrative activities.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.

• Advise learners on how best to prepare job applications.

• Deputise for the Recruitment Officer to provide a recruitment and selection service for all Training Services programmes in line with identified guidelines, targets and plans in conjunction with the overall FET plan.

• Undertake any other duties/projects as requested by the KWETB management team.

Essential Requirements

The following are essential requirements for appointment to this post:

• 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 a distinct advantage.

• A high level of knowledge and expertise in the area of Further Education and Training (FET).

• Excellent ICT, administration and co-ordination skills.

• Excellent motivating, negotiating, interpersonal and team-working skills.

• Experience of developing policies and procedures and the implementation and monitoring of same.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Good presentation skills.

Successful Applicant Profile

• Embody the values and ethos of Further Education and Training.

• Be a leader committed to the highest standards of education provision, administration and governance.

• Have strong people management, organisational and administration skills.

• Be a visionary and have experience in delivering projects through teamwork.

• Understand and value a team-based approach.

• Be a problem solver.

• Be a strong team player who develops and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders.

The successful applicant will have a full driving licence and access to a car and be willing to work flexibly outside of normal hours as required.

Citizenship Requirement

Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit.

Please note that you must advise KWETB if a work permit is required before commencing employment with KWETB. This requirement should be notified to KWETB as soon as possible.

The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply.

Health and Character

Those under consideration for a position will be required to complete a health and character declaration and a Garda Vetting Form.

References will be sought.

Salary (Effective 1 June 2026)

€49,400 €52,381 €54,279 €56,025 €57,811 €59,611 €61,421 €63,240 €65,057 €66,874 €68,690 €70,506 €72,326 €74,403 €76,999

Starting Salary

Candidates should note that the starting salary will be at the minimum of the appropriate pay scale and will not be subject to negotiation.

Different remuneration and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant.