The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position
of Training Officer in OPW Health and Safety Services (Foreperson Grade 1).
The post is currently based in the Office of Public Works, Government Offices, Pearse Street, Athlone, Co Westmeath, however, consideration will be given, subject to agreement and availability, to allow the successful candidate to be based in one of the various OPW locations Nationwide. This post requires travel and appointee will be required to work and deliver training Nationwide.
Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date):
* A Level 6 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications) in Occupational Health and Safety, or higher;
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Irish or Foreign qualification (deemed in a similar field of study) recognised as equivalent to the above qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
* A current full driving licence without endorsement – minimum category B & W and own transport;
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(1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible. (2)From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged. It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on:
Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge
* Suitable experience and general knowledge of Health and Safety management, legislation, operations and associated training requirements;
* Suitable experience in the preparation and delivery of training and information, and its associated administration.
Requirements and Principal Duties of a Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services (Training Officer)
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The following list of duties and skills is not exhaustive but indicative of the role of Training Officer (Foreperson Gr 1) in Health and Safety Services (Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work).
* Working with management and staff to determine training needs;
* Designing as well as delivering, vibrant, meaningful training, including bespoke training;
* Providing the final package for print and production;
* Scheduling and organising training sessions to best accommodate the requirements of the organisation;
* Involvement in the selection, booking venues and organising facilities and refreshments where required;
* Facilitating workshops as well as delivering one to one training;
* Preparing all necessary materials and resources and ensuring their suitability and functionality prior to commencement;
* Providing post training support;
* Processing training, keeping records of all trainees, including attendance sheets, assessments and evaluation sheets and issuing of Certification of said training;
* Organising, providing and delivering training;
* Regularly evaluating programmes to allow continual improvement;
* Following up on training to determine effectiveness;
* Additional H&S related functions may be undertaken, including H&S related inspections as determined by local management requirements.
The Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services is required to:
* Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service, delivering training in multi geographical locations;
* Communicate and deliver Health and Safety training programmes to managers, supervisors and workers both on site or in organised venues;
* To continually update and improve their skill levels undertaking professional development in areas identified by local management in order to meet organisational H&S training needs;
* Be a competent and capable communicator;
* Be proficient at organising and scheduling;
* Be capable of altering the training approach and methodology to suit the participants:
* Be decisive and assertive, while remaining cordial, polite and professional;
* Work on own initiative in accordance with management instructions whilst being an effective part of a larger team;
* Apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues and management;
* Be capable of meeting the full range of the requirements of the position;
* Carry out other duties deemed by the supervisor/manager as reasonable and appropriate to the grade and to the position, which may be assigned from time to time;
* Co-operate with the operation of and introduction of new work practices and technology;
* Review effectiveness of training being delivered to strengthen organisational capacity and capability;
* Link in with national and international H&S training networks establishing effective stakeholder collaboration.