NCS Training Coordinator (Manchester)

Location: Manchester (with travel to Leeds)

Work Dates: Part time (May- July 2019) dates listed.

Payment: £20,000.00 per annum

Application Deadline: Tuesday 23rd April 2019 (midday)

Interview Date: Monday 29th April 2019

The Challenge:

The Challenge’s vision is a more integrated society where there is understanding and appreciation of each other’s differences. We design and deliver programmes that bring different people together to develop their confidence and skills in understanding and connecting with others. We believe everyone benefits when people from all walks of life come together to better know, understand and trust each other. This also applies to the people we employ to work with us. As an equal opportunities employer our aim is to have a diverse workforce to reflect the communities we work in.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation, working with young people and local communities across the country. For more information about what The Challenge does and what its values are, please visit our website 

The NCS Training Coordinator

The NCS Training Coordinator is responsible for a variety of logistical and administrative tasks, supporting the wider Training Team in delivering NCS training. Directly reporting to the Regional Training Manager, they will work from one of our office bases to support multiple NCS seasonal staff training events running simultaneously.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the logistics of NCS Training events across Manchester and Leeds.
• Frequent travel transporting boxes of resources to venues (this will include heavy lifting)
• Manage set up and set down of training events.
• Stock taking and managing resources, refreshments and equipment.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Proven experience of working in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Strikingly positive attitude and integrity.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively when carrying out multiple simultaneous projects.
• Excellent organisation skills and commitment to detail.
• Learns from their mistakes and always commits to performing at their best
• Clean, driving licence and access to a car.

Beneficial:

• Experience working in an office environment
• Understanding of risk management and data protection

We run a fast-paced and challenging programme which requires a high level of flexibility. In addition to the responsibilities outlined you may be required by The Challenge to undertake any duties within your skills and capabilities which The Challenge reasonably considers necessary to meet the needs of the NCS Programme.

Work Dates (0900-1700):

• Predominantly Mondays and Fridays between 16th May and 5th July, excluding Bank Holidays*
• (*Additional dates include: Thursday 16th May, Tuesday 28th May, Thursday 6th June, Thursday 13th June, Thursday 20th June.)

Safeguarding Statement

The Challenge is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our programmes.

We expect all staff and post holders to share this commitment to safeguarding by ensuring compliance with our policies and practices.

Employment Screening and Additional Support Needs

Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, including those with disabilities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure that successful candidates are able to undertake the role that they are offered. You will be asked to tell us about any additional support needs at the post assessment stage but we encourage applicants who require reasonable adjustments to our pre-employment stages (application and assessment) to let us know by by clicking the option on the application form. You can find more information about what happens with this information and what types of adjustments we can make .

To Apply

Please email CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification to Andrea via the button below.

Reference: Training Coordinator Manchester 

Please note: only completed applications will be considered.

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