Specialised Trainer

NOW Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing Support

Pension Scheme

Flexible Work Initiatives

Job summary

NOW Group, a Belfast-based social enterprise, seeks a Specialist Trainer to develop and deliver accredited training across ICT, Retail, Catering & Hospitality, and soft skills.

You will design individual training plans aligned with participant progression, and promote NOW Group services.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics required.
• Teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Subject specialist in ICT, Retail, Customer Service or Catering & Hospitality.
• Minimum 1 year paid experience delivering accredited training.
• Experience with Accreditation Bodies.
• Experience in assessment and moderation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NOW colleagues to deliver high-quality specialised training.
• Develop and deliver accredited training in ICT, Retail, Catering & Hospitality or soft skills.
• Deliver internal and external training sessions as required.
• Incorporate learning technologies and equipment use into teaching.
• Create resources, schemes of work and differentiated lesson plans.
• Build relationships with partners and represent NOW at events.
• Contribute to organisational targets and SCORECARD goals.
• Promote NOW Group through social media and events.
• Participate in quality audits and safeguarding compliance.
• Adhere to NOW Group safeguarding policies.

Skills

Driving license

Flexible hours

Peripatetic

Accreditation bodies

Assessment & moderation

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Certificate in Teaching

Job description

Specialised Trainer

About NOW Group

NOW Group is an award-winning social enterprise operating across Belfast and Dublin. We are committed to working with individuals and businesses to unlock potential and create meaningful, lasting change across the island of Ireland.

Our work focuses on supporting people who are neurodiverse, autistic, or have a learning disability, helping them to build skills and progress into sustainable, future-focused employment. Through tailored training programmes, inclusive job opportunities, and community-based support, we empower individuals to achieve their goals and thrive in the workplace.

The Role

As a Specialist Trainer in the Skills for Life and Work Team you will develop and deliver training in at least one of the following vocational subjects: Catering & Hospitality, Retail, ICT, providing participants with the highest quality support to ensure that each individual receives the training they require for progression into employment. The post holder will develop individual training plans for participants in line with their desired progression route whilst promoting and participating in the delivery of all NOW Group training services and products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work in collaboration with colleagues across NOW Group services to develop and deliver high quality specialised training courses relevant to individual participant goals and aspirations.

2. Develop and deliver high quality accredited training courses and academies in at least one of the following vocational subjects – ICT, Retail Catering & Hospitality and courses in a variety of soft skills subjects (e.g. Employability, Money Management, Personal Development).

3. Deliver internal mandatory and developmental training sessions to NOW Group staff and a range of training courses to External Organisations as required.

4. Ensure integration of relevant learning technologies (ILT) in all teaching and learning and actively secure skills in use of relevant equipment.

5. Produce high quality resources, schemes of work and lesson plans ensuring differentiation to suit the level of participant.

6. Develop excellent relationships with partners and stakeholders, representing NOW at events by delivering presentations, participating in discussions and explaining the work of the organisation.

7. Contribute to the achievement of targets within the Organisational Scorecard and NOW Group’s strategic objectives.

8. Promote the NOW Group brand and tell our story through social media engagement, attending events, use of marketing materials and other key communication tools.

9. Take part in regular quality audits to ensure compliance with organisational and funder guidelines.

10. Comply fully with NOW Group's 'Organisational Approach to Safeguarding.’

This job description is not definitive and may be subject to review as the duties and responsibilities determine.

What We Offer

As part of NOW Group, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days (pro-rata).

• Health Cash Plan: Available after successful probation.

• Wellbeing Support: Confidential counselling and financial advisory services.

• Pension Scheme: 5% employer contribution.

• Flexible Work Initiatives: Hybrid working, Bike-to-Work scheme, and holiday purchase options.

Additional Information

• Employment is subject to an Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure check.

• NOW Group is committed to fair recruitment practices. Policies on safeguarding, recruitment of ex-offenders, and data protection are available upon request.

About the company

NOW Group are an award-winning social enterprise who deliver services across Ireland supporting people with learning difficulties, autism and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future.

We are passionate about changing lives and our priority is on outcomes and impact for individuals, their families and communities who are the most disadvantaged. We support participants to have better health, a better education and a brighter future. Our services are continually evolving as a result of co-design, participant feedback and project learning.

Required Criteria

• 1. A full current driving license and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a license.
• 2. Ability to be flexible and adaptable - hours are flexible and may involve evening and weekend work as require. This role is also peripatetic.
• 3. GCSE in English and Mathematics
• 4. Certificate in Teaching or an equivalent training qualification
• 5. Be a subject specialist in one of the following vocational areas: ICT, Retail, Customer Service, Catering & Hospitality
• 6. Minium of 1 year’s paid experience delivering accredited training programmes to either: Children or young people Adults with barriers to learning Participants with learning disabilities/difficulties
• 7. Proven experience of working with Accreditation Bodies
• 8. Experience of assessment and moderation

Desired Criteria

• 1. Hold qualification to deliver Essential Skills
• 2. Hold Internal verifier/ moderator qualifications