Community Education Facilitator

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

A third level qualification of at least National Certificate standard in the field of education or training, youthwork, community development or social science, or a teaching qualification

Employment experience of at least 5 years in adult education or training, adult literacy, youth work or community development

Minimum of 3 years working in Adult or Community Education or training, youthwork or community development.

SKILLS

Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service Competency Frameworks for the Irish Public Service

Have a proficiency in the area of IT.

COMPETENCIES

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Employment Engagement Officer

Enterprise and Skills Unit

Reporting to: MSLETB Assistant Training Manager/ Training Manager/ or designated by the Director of FET/ Chief Executive

Location MSLETB Further Education & Training Centre, Lucan St. Castlebar, Co Mayo

Function of Job:

The Employment Engagement (EE) Officer serves as a central pillar in supporting employer engagement across the FET College. Acting as a key driver of employer-focused initiatives, this role is responsible for the coordination and administration of a wide range of engagement activities throughout the college network.

Based primarily on campus, the EE Officer ensures the effective and efficient delivery of all employer engagement operations. This includes providing strong administrative support, managing core processes, and maintaining oversight of day-to-day activities related to enterprise collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assist in the delivery of employment-focused training programmes within the Mayo and MSLETB region, ensuring effective implementation of workforce development initiatives.

• Liaise with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), supporting the coordination, communication, and promotion of MSLETB training initiatives aimed at employee upskilling, workforce development and enterprise growth.

• Lead the scheduling and organisation of key employment-focused programmes such as Skills to Advance and Skills for Work, ensuring all administrative and logistical aspects are managed efficiently.

• Maintain accurate records and manage all programme-related documentation in compliance with SOLAS and MSLETB requirements, including learner data, programme files, and evaluation reports.

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into relevant management systems, including PLSS, SEED, and CRM platforms, to support programme tracking, monitoring, and reporting.

• Coordinate communications on behalf of the enterprise engagement initiatives to include preparing reports, compiling statistics, managing correspondence, and liaising with stakeholders across MSLETB and partner organisations.

• Lead the promotions of employment-focused training programmes through social media, digital channels, local media, and events, enhancing awareness and programme visibility.

• Lead employer engagement events and initiatives, building and maintaining strong partnerships with employers, actively promoting MSLETB training supports, and ensuring effective communication and follow-up throughout the engagement process.

• Facilitate the gathering and analysis of labour market intelligence and employer skills needs to inform training provision and strategic planning.

• Develop and coordinate programme calendars by liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring timely scheduling aligned with workforce demand.

• Foster and maintain productive relationships with external partners, including Regional Skills Fora, Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), Chambers of Commerce, industry bodies, and Skillnet Ireland, supporting communication, coordination, and follow-up activities.

• Demonstrate innovation in employer engagement by developing creative strategies to strengthen partnerships and increase participation in MSLETB training programmes.

• Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to work outside regular office hours as required to support training delivery and promotional activities.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by MSLETB management to support the effective delivery of MSLETB’s employment-focused training services.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the CE and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role.

Key Competencies:

Leadership Skills

• Supports, develops, leads and manages staff.

• Works as part of a management team, contributing to the formulation and implementation of strategic plans, organisational policies and procedures.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Builds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing roles

• Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues

• Treats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstances

• Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing

Information Management and Decision-Making Skills

• Uses previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisions

• Makes sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and stands by these

• Puts forward solutions to address problems

Management and Delivery of Results

• Project Management which involves taking responsibility and accountability for the delivery of agreed objectives

• Successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities at the same time

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively

• Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customers

Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development

• Has a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of self and team and how they fit into the work of the unit and Department/Organisation and effectively communicates this to others

• Has high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to his/her area of work

• Focuses on self development, striving to improve performance

Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values

• Strives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy to achieve agreed objectives

• Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenging circumstances and high demands

• Is personally trustworthy and can be relied upon

• Ensures that customers are at the heart of all services provided

• Upholds high standards of honesty, ethics and integrity

The Office

The office is a whole-time, 2 year, fixed-term, pensionable position. The normal working week is a 35 hours five-day week basis excluding breaks.

The holder of the office shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an officer of MSLETB, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an officer of MSLETB or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of MSLETB or which might be inconsistent with discharge of his or her duties as a MSLETB Officer.

Probation

The successful candidate shall serve a probationary period in accordance with the terms set out in MSLETB’s Probationary Policy.

Salary

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to MSLETB any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform.

€53,210 - €75,482 per year

Annual Leave

The annual leave allowance for the position of Community Education Facilitator is 35 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in MSLETB, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays.

Sick Leave

Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of relevant legislation and Department circulars.

Location/Base

The initial location is the MSLETB Further Education & Training Centre, Lucan Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board reserves the right to assign you to any other location or base that is under the control of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, as the need arises. Any change in location or base by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board will not be deemed as redeployment as provided for under the Public Service Agreements.

Start Date

MSLETB shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such long period as the MSLETB in its absolute discretion may determine, MSLETB shall not appoint them.

Business Travel

When absent from home and headquarters on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to normal regulations.