Working Denbighshire Training Coordinator

Job Category: Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £17.47 per hour

Job Purpose

To co-ordinate, develop, deliver and evaluate a range of learning and training opportunities across a whole range of Working Denbighshire participants aged 16 and over. As part of the overall Working Denbighshire Strategy, you will be required to ensure the achievement of learning and qualifications in sufficient numbers to meet our ambitious delivery targets.

Working within the Working Denbighshire Employer and Training team the Training Coordinator will develop effective interagency, multidisciplinary and whole sector relationships in order to identify training needs and be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a range of training programs in order to help meet these objectives.

This role will support the Working Denbighshire service by participating in other programmes and training as required and to promote and represent the work of the Service internally and with all external partner agencies.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Work with Working Denbighshire staff to identify the training needs of participants. Initiate, develop and implement training programs (outsourced and/or in-house) to meet the needs identified to prepare participants to enter employment and career paths. Take responsibility for the training and development of participants.

Develop an understanding of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

Develop an understanding of participant and employer requirements and preferences in relation to the range of training and skills courses available, identifying skills gaps and training demands.

Understand access routes to further and higher education and be able to liaise with providers and participants to boost enrolment.

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Application Form/

Interview / Presentation / References etc

1. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

A relevant

training/coaching qualification, or

experience of working as a Trainer?Training

Coordinator, Training Facilitator or other relevant position

coordinating training in a community setting.

Practice Assessor / Teacher Award.

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Proven experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Coach, Training Facilitator or similar role.

Experience of inter- agency networking and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events & initiatives.

3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of various training methods, techniques and latest approaches to ensure effective programs, including e-learning, classroom based, coaching, apprenticeships etc

Ability to complete full training cycles including assess needs, plan, develop, source, coordinate and monitor training initiatives.

Knowledge of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

Ability to develop training aids suchas resources, manuals, handbooks etc.

Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Excellent ICT skills with ability to use e-learning platforms and Microsoft Office proficiency.