Training and Development Officer

NI Sport Forum; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension benefits

Job summary

NI Sport Forum is seeking a full-time Training & Development Officer based in Belfast. The role offers hybrid and flexible working, providing essential training and support on adult safeguarding practice.

The contract is fixed-term for 15 months, with potential for permanency. Applicants must have a third-level qualification or two years equivalent experience. To apply, send your CV to [e-mail] by 24 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification or two years equivalent experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Providing training, information, resources and support on adult safeguarding practice.

Education

Third level qualification or two years equivalent experience

Job description

Volunteer Now is a dynamic, person-centred organisation (IIP Gold recipient) offering hybrid and flexible working, health and pension benefits. We’re seeking a Training & Development Officer responsible for providing training, information, resources and support on adult safeguarding practice.

Hours of Employment: Full-time 35 hours per week (reasonable hours outside of this are required to fulfil the obligations associated with the post).

Contract of Employment: Fixed-term for 15 months (with the possibility of becoming permanent subject to funding).

Location: An office base is available in Belfast (will be required to travel to other locations as necessary). Staff will be required to support the work of the organisation across all of its areas. A hybrid working policy is in place to facilitate home working as part of this post.

Applicants will have a third level qualification or two years equivalent experience within the last five years.

For full information: please download the Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification).

To apply: please submit your CV (including all relevant qualifications and all relevant prior work experience) to [e-mail] and submit this form with some additional information in support of your application.

Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 4.00pm.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week commencing 16 March (subject to change).

Volunteer Now is an Equal Opportunities Employer.