Careers

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The benefits of working at FIT

As well as offering fulfilling and challenging work, FIT offers all employees paid holidays, travel pass and bike to work schemes, along with access to an Employee Assistance Programme. In addition, upon completion of a wait period, FIT Staff can avail of a company Occupational Pension Scheme, paid Health Insurance and Death in Service insurance cover.

Current Career Opportunities

LTI Assistant Coordinator (Part time, Ballina, 1 year Fixed Term contract)

*Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are interested in this role. Applications should be sent to recruitment@fit.ie by 14th March 2025

FIT’s mission is to promote an inclusive Smart Economy by creating a fast track to marketable technical skills for those most vulnerable to sustained long term unemployment. It is the primary industry skills development initiative in Ireland. In collaboration with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, FIT will appoint the Local Training Initiative Assistant Coordinator to support the implementation and day-to-day coordination of the (LTI) Local Training Initiative Programme, located in Ballina Co. Mayo.

Role Outline & Context:

Reporting to the LTI Co-Ordinator the Assistant Co-Ordinator will support them with the day-to-day coordination of the (LTI) Local Training Initiative Programme, located in Ballina Co. Mayo. The LTI programme aims to provide its learners with the opportunity to engage in accredited training relating to advanced manufacturing, also identifying progression routes into further training, education, and employment options available to them. The LTI Assistant Coordinator will assist with the development and day- to-day implementation of the LTI programme in consultation with all stakeholders. The LTI Coordinator will deliver programme elements to intake groups to include modules relating to manufacturing and transversal skills development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the LTI Manager with the running of a full-time LTI programme,
Assist with recruitment of participants for the programme
Assist with the registration of learners with MSLETB and any other related tasks as assigned by the Coordinator
Carry out instructions from the Coordinator to support learners and ensure they benefit from and successfully complete the programme
Design and evaluate training resources and materials as and when requested by the Coordinator or the FIT Director of Core Services
Support the Coordinator with the accreditation process for the LTI modules
Develop ongoing work plans/ schedules to ensure the smooth management of the project
Provide individual support to learners,
Participate in the evaluation of learners progress
Develop individual learning plans with learners and facilitate their progression to other forms of training, education, or employment
Comply with all MSLETB and FIT quality assurance requirements
Deliver mandatory QQI and City and Guilds training modules, including technical, employability, work experience, and soft skills modules.
Deliver English Language Classes
Assist the Coordinator with reporting to FIT and MSLETB

Person Specification Skills and Experience – Essential:

Have a level 5 or higher academic qualification,
Have a recognised training qualification,
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess excellent organisational skills
Proven self-initiative
Competence in IT systems
Have the ability to work on own initiative as well as a part of a team
Experience and ability to deal with the public
Have a proven track record in administration, including budget management, time-tabling, and scheduling.

Skills and Experience – Desirable:

Other qualifications specific to Education and Training.
TEFL (Teaching English as a foreign Language) or equivalent
Have experience of training QQI modules NFQ Level 4 and 5 standard
Be familiar with and have experience in managing accreditation
Have an understanding of methods of working with economically, socially, geographically and /or educationally disadvantaged learners

Contract: 1 year

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Onsite LTI Ballina, Co. Mayo. Please note this position is fully site based.

Salary: €34,000.00 per year FTE (Pro Rata)

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme
Employee assistance program
On-site parking
Employer Profile

Application Process:

Please email the following documents to recruitment@fit.ie with the subject line clearly marked

LTI Assistant Co-Ordinator Ballina

Cover Letter (Personal Statement)
Curriculum Vitae Further Information

Closing date for applications is the 14th March 2025

Business Development Officer (IT Apprenticeship Placements)

Are you passionate about helping people improve their life circumstances by achieving quality employment in the Irish Tech sector?

Do you have experience within the IT sector in Ireland and excellent sales, communication and negotiation skills?

If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Technical Apprenticeship Employer onboarding role.

As the Tech Apprenticeship Placement Officer in FIT, you will be responsible for:

Prospecting – Identifying and contacting potential employers who can offer suitable apprenticeship opportunities for our learners
Building and maintaining positive relationships with employers and promoting the benefits of hiring an apprentice to new employers
Matching learners with appropriate employers and facilitating the apprentice placement onboarding process.
Negotiating the terms and conditions of the tech apprenticeship placements and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations
Monitoring and evaluating the quality and impact of the tech apprenticeship placements on a regular basis.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A relevant qualification or experience in IT, education, or business development or sales
Experience in Sales or sales environment and knowledge of sales cycles will be beneficial along with professional telephone sales skills.
Worked in or experience in Tech or IT related fields.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A proactive and flexible approach to work
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will be based in our Glasnevin office but with a hybrid arrangement available and will also travel to various locations to meet with employers and apprentices.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that is committed to delivering high-quality tech apprenticeship programmes.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity or would like to learn more please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment@fit.ie by the 7th March 2025.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monday to Friday

Salary: €35,000 – €40,000 DOE per year

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance program
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Work Location: Hybrid – Remote 3 days, 2 days based in Glasnevin, Co. Dublin but with some travel within Ireland to meet with employers and apprentices.

Workplace Liaison Mentor

*Application Deadline 04/04/2025

Join Our Team as a Workplace Liaison Mentor in Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact?

At FIT, we believe that mentorship is the cornerstone of personal and professional growth. We’re on the lookout for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Workplace Liaison Mentor. If you are passionate about guiding others on their journey to success, and supporting workplace mentors to achieve this success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What You Will Do:

–Inspire Growth: Provide guidance and encouragement to apprentices, nurturing their skills and talents to reach their full potential during our 2-year apprenticeship programme.

–Lead with Enthusiasm: Foster an engaging and motivating atmosphere, ensuring apprentices gain the maximum benefit during their work placement

–Develop Programs: Design and implement mentoring programs that resonate with our workplace employers

–Collaborate & Connect: Work alongside a team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in each person’s journey.

–Monitor Progress: Track the development of apprentices and provide constructive feedback to help them achieve their goals.

–Support Mentors: Build relationships and support workplace mentors to set mentees up for success

Person Specification:

–Enthusiastic: You bring an infectious energy that inspires those around you.

–Experienced: Whether your background is in mentoring, education, or related field, your expertise enables you to guide others effectively.

–Compassionate: You genuinely care about the growth and success of your apprentices.

–Creative: You have a knack for thinking outside the box to engage and motivate.

–Committed: You are dedicated to empowering others and fostering a positive learning environment.

–Problem solver: You are an organised proactive problem solver with excellent time management

Skills and Experience

Essential:

– Degree qualified (NFQ Level 7 Award min) or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a professional working environment.

– Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.

– Proficient in using technology for communication and documentation purposes.

– Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously,

– Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and logically both verbally and in writing and is comfortable articulating and speaking in public,

– Proven capacity to generate content and publish it across popular social media channels,

– Candidates will need to hold a full drivers licence and have access to a car for the purpose of travel in the discharge of this role.

Desirable:

– Working knowledge of student management systems,

– Skilled in building relationships and establishing a solid network

– Some experience in a QA role within the Further Education or Higher Education sector,

– Experience of results approval and learner certification processes,

– Qualifications specific to Education and Training.

Location

– This position will require regular travel to employers participating in the Tech Apprenticeship initiative throughout the Republic of Ireland. There will be a requirement for some in-office days based in FIT’s HQ in Glasnevin, Dublin, with the potential for some of these days accommodating working-from-home arrangements

Salary & Benefits

– This position will command a package consisting of basic salary €40,000 (depending on experience), employer pension contribution, employee assistance programme, 22 days annual leave and health insurance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Process: Please email the following documents to recruitment@fit.ie with the subject line clearly marked Workplace Liaison Officer

– Cover Letter (Personal Statement)

– Curriculum Vitae Further Information:

Employability Mentor

*Application Deadline 04/04/2025

FIT (Fastrack to Information Technology) believes in providing opportunity for everyone, and that all people should have a chance to be a part of Ireland’s evolving digital economy. FIT believes that every journey must have a first step and that there should be no limits on a person’s progression through education & employment.

About FIT’s Cuimsiú programme:

The FIT Cuimsiú programme is a customised national access & career progression programme and is co-funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Social Protection & the European Union. It is supported by Pobal’s WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Pathways programme. It is a new programme focusing on providing personalised pathways to certified industry technology & nationally accredited training and/or employment for individuals at risk of under, or long-term unemployment due to disability. In addition, the programme provides specialised support & guidelines for employers.

Role & Responsibilities:

Duties:

– To work within the ethos and core values of Fastrack to Information Technology.

– To report any concerns/issues/areas of risk pertaining to participants to the manager/relevant team as soon as they arise.

– To create content for online & classroom delivery for neurodiverse learners that exceeds accessibility & best practice standards.

– Be a strong advocate for each participant assigned to you upon registration, during their FIT journey and post course completion.

– Can review learning content and provide documented feedback to the FIT learning technologist team to make the necessary changes as appropriate.

– Keep appropriate and accurate documentation & provide administrative support to the Cuimsiú project coordinator.

– To identify and utilize community settings and to recruit & select programme participants.

– Represent FIT at external events & expos where appropriate.

Employability Work Preparation Programme:

– To ensure work of the FIT Cuimsiú Employment service continues to be informed by research, national and international best practice.

– To lead the development & delivery of content for each of six modular courses with the support of the FIT Teams & external assistive technology experts as needed, which includes but is not limited to CV development and Interview Preparation along with five other learning modules as outlined in the programme plan.

Sourcing Employment & Education Opportunities:

– To liaise with individuals and organisations to complete appropriate work needs analysis & personal progression plans (P4’s) to enable each participant to be successful.

– Engage positively with multiple employers nationally in supporting a successful outcome for the supported employee and the employer via the creation of employer networking events & workshops.

– Play a key role in supporting the sourcing, maintaining and development of employment opportunities as appropriate for the persons supported.

– Guide individuals to maintain excellent work roles and workplace relationships.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience:

· Degree qualified (NFQ Level 6 Award min)
or equivalent relevant to the role, e.g., Social Care, Occupational Therapy or
Psychology.

· Experience with supporting individuals
with a disability specifically neurodiversity to prepare and/or source further
education & employment.

· Excellent communication skills &
knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.

· Preference will be given to candidates
with a professional training delivery qualification & accessible course
development experience.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity or would like to learn more, please submit your CV and cover letter the 4th April 2025 to recruitment@fit.ie

Job Type: 1 year contract, 4 days (30 hours) per week

Salary: €30,000 per year

Benefits:

– Employee assistance program

– On-site parking

– Company Pension

– Employee Assistance Programme

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday (30 hours per week)

· Ability to commute to Dublin 11/relocate.

Work Location: Hybrid – 2 days off site or remote, 2 days based in Glasnevin, Co. Dublin but with expected travel within Ireland to meet with employers and participants.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term

Get in touch

If you have any questions or just want more information send us a message. We’d love to hear from you.

Simply fill out the form or call us at:
+353 1 882 5570 (Dublin)
or +353 21 242 8755 (Cork).

"We’ve made it our mission to meet the recruitment needs of the IT industry, through training, support and career opportunities for job seekers, so that they can achieve their true potential while contributing to the Irish economy."

Peter Davitt

CEO, FIT Ltd.

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