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.
Job description
Role:
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.
- 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.
- 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,
Working Hours: 39 hours per week.
The typical working day is 8.30am – 5.00 pm but the post holder will be required to work outside normal working hours (i.e. evenings and weekends) very occasionally.
Application Process:
Please email the following documents to recruitment@fit.ie with the subject line clearly marked
LTI Assistant Co-Ordinator
- Cover Letter (Personal Statement)
- Curriculum Vitae Further Information:
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on the 27/03/24.
The job description as presented is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post holder and his/her line manager.
GARDA VETTING: The successful applicant will be required to complete a Garda Vetting Process.
DATA PROTECTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY: All staff are responsible for ensuring that any personal data which they hold is kept securely; personal information is not disclosed either orally or in writing or accidentally or otherwise to any unauthorised third party, and personal data is only used for the purpose for which it is being held.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: FIT is an equal opportunities employer. It is the responsibility of the post holder to promote equal opportunity and recognition of diversity throughout the LTI programme.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: The post holder will be required to: promote health, safety, and welfare in all aspects of the apprenticeship programme and to undertake their duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the FIT’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures and take responsible steps to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work.