Training and Engagement Officer

Sigmar Recruitment

Dublin
€40,000-54,000 per year
Temporary
Full-time

17 days ago

Our client is seeking to employ a Training and Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of a series of training and development programmes to provide this life-long learning structure.Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, the Training and Engagement Officer is responsible for expanding the Training and Engagement activities of the CentreAbout Your New EmployerOur client’s primary role is building the knowledge base on biodiversity and track how it is changing in Ireland. Our client works to ensure that data and information on Ireland’s biodiversity is more freely available and accessible for use in research, conservation management and decision-making.Main Duties and Responsiblities:

Devising a comprehensive training programme to build capacity in biodiversity study and to provide life-long learning opportunities across the voluntary and professional sectors,
Developing and overseeing delivery of an engagement strategy to assist the Centre deliver on the objectives of its Strategic Plan 2024-2028,
Managing the delivery of the training and engagement activities of the Centre,
Oversee the further development of the Biodiversity eLearning Platform,
Contribute to general Data Centre duties as required.

The Training & Engagement Officer will be required to:

Contribute to the general work of the National Biodiversity Data Centre as requested.
Be adaptable and flexible, with an ability to embrace change, quickly learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities as part of a newly developing organisation.
Ensure health and safety is actively managed and a positive health and safety culture is promoted.
Contribute to the organization and participation of conferences or other organization events as needed.
Regularly post to the National Biodiversity Data Centre social media channels

Contribute articles to the Biodiversity Ireland magazine
Continue professional training in order to improve ability to carry out role and continue to attend relevant training courses and conferences as identified.
Regularly provide up-dates on progress of the work programme to both duty line manager, and to quarterly Board meetings and annual reports.
Comply with all relevant National Biodiversity Data Centre policies and procedures.
Have a commitment to respect and dignity for all, together with the ability to work positively with colleagues, collaborators and trainees from a diverse range of backgrounds.

What Skills You NeedEach candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have;

A recognised degree, Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications, in a subject relevant to biodiversity e.g. environmental science, environmental management, ecology, earth/natural sciences, zoology, botany, natural resources management,
And/or
Hold a relevant post graduate qualification Level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications in a subject relevant to biodiversity e.g. environmental science, ecology, earth/natural sciences, zoology, botany or natural resources management, or a training or learning qualification.
Have a minimum of three years relevant post graduate experience within a biodiversity related field, or in a training and education role;
Have experience with delivering training programmes or modules to professional and voluntary networks.
Have experience of delivering an outreach programme to better engage with a clearly defined target audience.
Possess good reporting, organisation and management skills.
Have excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Have the ability to work independently and in a team environment with strong organisation and time-management skills.
Have full rights to work in Ireland.

What’s on Offer

Competitive Starting Salary: €40,000
Permanent Contract
Attractive pension scheme
Office based in Carriganore, Co.Waterford
23 Annual Leave days per annum
Blended working policy.

What’s Next?

All applications must be submitted with your CV and Cover Letter to Conor O Malley in Sigmar Recruitment.
Closing date is 5pm on Tuesday the 7th of May 2024.

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