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LTI Assistant Co-Ordinator Ballina

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Onsite LTI Ballina, Co. Mayo. Please note this position is fully site based.
Salary
€30,000-32,000.00 per year

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 Assitant 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 Co-Ordinator 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

Benefits

  • Bike to work scheme
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking

Employer Profile

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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

FIT CLG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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 24th September 2026

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Apply by Email for LTI Assistant Co-Ordinator Ballina

Email: recruitment@fit.ie
Subject: LTI Assistant Co-Ordinator Ballina

Our Core Values

Core Value 1

Opportunity for all

FIT believes in providing opportunity for everyone, and that all people should have a chance to be a part of Ireland's evolving digital economy.

Core Value 3

Strength is in Unity

The scale of the skills shortage and the opportunities arriving from Ireland are vast. It is only by coming together with our stakeholders that we can tackle it head on and make meaningful change.

Core Value 2

No Limits

Every journey must have a first step. FIT believes that there should be no limits on a person's progression through education and that if a person wants to continue their learning journey, that should be facilitated.

Core Value 4

Continuous Innovation

FIT believes in continuous assessment of its offerings to ensure it remains relevant in an ever-changing environment e.g. new apprenticeship offerings.

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.

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"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."
CEO Peter Davitt
Peter Davitt
CEO, FIT Ltd.