Training and Engagement Officer
Sigmar Recruitment
- Dublin
- €40,000-54,000 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.