Job Description

We are currently looking for an Training Manager for our client who are a leading constructional IT alliance who have a key focus on extending the use of IT in the construction sector.

They run various training courses construction industry.

The network focuses on ICT training needs within the Irish construction industry aiming to deliver courses to assist the advancement of technology in construction while continually upskilling with the technology available to control quality and costs, cashflow while still building safely. Member companies include Architects, Engineers, Main Contractors, Professional Institutions, Quantity Surveyors, Sub Contractors and Suppliers

The Training & Network Manager role includes the full operational, administration and financial management of the client’s Skillnet; managing the TNP (match-funded program) with corresponding KPI’s and targets.

The Network Manager works closely with the promoter, the steering group, client member organizations and key players/stakeholders in the business community, to provide enterprise-led training solutions in the region.

Person Specification:

Qualified to Degree level or equivalent experience in a Business/Marketing/Finance/HR discipline desirable.
Strong project-management skills, self-initiative, and the ability to work to KPIs, deadlines and targets with ability to switch from operational delivery to strategic thinking when needed.
Experience or background in Learning and Development, with sales & marketing within the learning and development sectors highly desirable
Experience managing tendering competitions, costings, budgets, and financial forecasts
Assertive, professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills with experience networking & building relationships to senior management level.
Competent user on MS Office Suite, social media, and willingness to learn new systems

Role Specification:

Working to develop the network and execute a training plan that meets the needs of the Industry members.
Preparation & submission of Funding Applications as they are announced by Skillnet Ireland, to support employment activation regionally and support member organizations workforce requirements.
Meetings with employers in the region to identify & assess talent development needs for their organization supporting and aiding their internal capacity to anticipate future skills and talent requirements.
Ensure that learning supports are tailored to leverage learning technologies to encourage workforce development, productivity, and innovation.
Identifying, designing and customizing training programs matched with the right training providers with co-ordination of training providers & training facility providers.
Conduct all network duties in accordance with Skillnet Ireland Funding Agreement and Operating Guidelines and engage with the network’s Development Adviser, Steering Group and Chamber team, achieving targets relating to budgets, network membership, training days and participants attending programmes
Develop and maintain robust financial controls and ensure that controls are strictly adhered to with high standards in financial management. Engage in financial forecasting, contingency planning, risk assessment, management and reporting.
Facilitate a strategy review & Steering group meetings and implementing, tasks / action points as they arise.
Representing, marketing, and promoting the training network ensuring that communication strategies and methodologies employed support an enterprise-led ethos.
NOTE: This list is not exhaustive but serves to reflect the nature of the duties included in the role.

For further information please contact Richard Mouatt E: Richard Mouatt P: 0873325111

or email tom@kppm.ie

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