Job Description Job Title: Belfast Works Connect Training Manager Responsible to: Head of Employment & Training Location: USDT Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £36,648 Pension: 6% Employer Contributions and 2% Employee Contributions Contract Term: 31st March 2026 (Subject to Funding) JOB BACKGROUND: This post is part of the Belfast Works Connect Project, a Belfast wide employment project implemented by a consortium of organisations led by Upper Springfield Development Trust. Other Belfast Works Connect Project Partner organisations are; GEMS NI Impact Training East Belfast Mission Ashton Community Trust As the manager of the Belfast Works Connect training services, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of the project training services and outcomes. You will directly manage a number of staff. You will be responsible for developing and implementing project plans and ensuring that results are monitored on an ongoing basis. You will work closely with the consortium partners and USDT as lead partner of the project including other project managers to ensure that the project is effective and performing on target. You will develop and maintain a network of project stakeholders and represent the project externally on a number of fora. KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Management: Supervise the Belfast Works Connect Project Training team, including conducting supervisions, appraisals, performance measurement, and monitoring leave and sickness. Ensure the team meets all targets and objectives as outlined in the UKSPF application and Letter of Offer, with continuous performance monitoring. Training Needs Assessment: Identify and evaluate training needs and service gaps through job analysis, client feedback, and input from Connect Employment Navigators and Coordinators/Managers. Create a comprehensive training prospectus detailing the range of training available through the project. Training Program Development: Develop and execute an annual training calendar offering both face-to-face and remote training opportunities. Ensure teaching staff provide diverse learning experiences that challenge and inspire learners. Risk Management: Identify risks and ensure effective risk management systems are in place and followed. Communication and Relationships: Establish strong two-way communication channels between the training team and staff/management across the Consortium. Maintain strong relationships with awarding bodies, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and that tutors meet qualification requirements. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Partner with awarding bodies to develop and seek approval for new qualifications. Oversee and ensure adherence to Centre Requirements and Handbook, including relaying updates across the Consortium. Coordinate internal and external verification processes, including standardisation meetings and continuous professional development for staff. Implement a calendar of Quality Assurance activities, such as observations, portfolio reviews, and case management, to maintain high standards and compliance with awarding body guidelines. Ensure schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment booklets meet awarding body standards. Programme Tracking and Evaluation: Implement effective systems for tracking programme registration, accreditation, and clients' training journeys. Assess the effectiveness of training services and courses, and report monthly on progress and challenges to the Head of Department. Administrative and Outreach Management: Manage the administrative functions from learner registration to qualification attainment. Ensure the provision of training services across the network of outreach centres, covering the Greater Belfast Area. Ensure all guidelines and processes set out by UKSPF and the Belfast Works Connect project are enforced, including procurement processes. Reporting and Budget Management: Generate project analysis, data, and reports for use by USDT Management. Maintain high standards across the delivery area, operate within budget, and report any variances immediately. Manage the training procurement process. Representation: Represent the project in relevant fora. This list is not exhaustive and you will be requested to perform such other relevant tasks deemed necessary by Management of the USDT Training & Employment Services to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the project and the organisations action plan and that are commensurate with the grade of the post. Other Responsibilities: Additional Tasks: Undertake any other related responsibilities as requested, in line with the evolving objectives of the post and the USDT. Flexible Working: Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays, to ensure full programme delivery. Continuous Learning: Undertake training to develop work-related skills and knowledge. Adhere to Core Values: Work with due regard for USDTs core values and objectives. Policy Implementation: Ensure effective implementation of and adherence to the Trusts policies and procedures. Performance Management: Participate in USDTs performance management and appraisal process, setting goals with your line manager and direct line staff. Identify Learning Needs: Identify learning and development needs with your line manager and evaluate training and development to demonstrate needs have been met. Share Best Practices: Share best practices and achievements, and contribute to presenting outcomes and case studies. Safeguarding & GDPR: Always adhere to all USDTs safeguarding and GDPR policies and procedures. Status of the Job Description This job description is not incorporated into the employees employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification, and it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussion with the post holder. The post holder will be expected to work to objectives agreed with the line manager. Person Specification Essential Criteria Recognised professional qualification at Level 5 or above in a Training, Management or other relevant field and a proven track record of previous managerial experience. Or A recognised professional qualification Level 3 or above in Training, Management or other relevant field and a proven track record of 5 years or more experience of working within a training or equivalent field as a project manager or coordinator. (Number of years experience may be increased should there be a need to facilitate manageable shortlists) Experience in supervising a team, including conducting supervisions, appraisals, and performance management. A thorough practical knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning. Experience of implementing and quality assuring accredited training in line with recongised Awarding bodies Experience in assessing training needs and developing comprehensive training prospectuses Experience in implementing tracking systems and evaluating training effectiveness Experience generating reports, maintain training standards, and manage training procurement Desirable Criteria (Desirable criteria may used to shortlist applicants, should there be a need to facilitate manageable shortlists) Management Qualification Knowledge and experience of working with the unemployed/economically inactive and the barriers they face Experience and good knowledge of working with databases Experience of funded programmes guidelines and procurement processes Circumstances Essential: Ability to work flexible hours (including evening work and weekend work) Willingness to undertake training required for the post. Subject to Access NI clearance. Original proof of qualifications will be requested at interview.