Training Officer

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency is seeking a Training Officer to design and deliver capacity-building training programmes across County Durham. This role involves collaboration with community partners and a focus on continuous improvement and evaluation of training quality. Strong communication skills and local knowledge are essential for effective engagement with the community. The position offers an opportunity to address health inequalities and promote mental wellbeing in various settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes.
• Ability to engage with diverse community members.
• Willingness to complete mandatory and role-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop capacity-building training programmes.
• Collaborate with Community & Quality Project Lead.
• Ensure quality assurance across training activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Local knowledge

Flexibility in approach

Job description

We are here to support , promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough

Training Officer

Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) are recruiting for a Training Officer.

Adult Wellbeing Services (AWS) are delivered through a partnership between County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) and the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), and include the Wellbeing for Life (WBFL) service. WBFL is a commissioned programme in County Durham, built on the principle of Your Wellbeing, Your Way. Using a behaviour change model, the team supports individuals living and working across the county to take small, tailored steps towards better health.

The Training Officer will work collaboratively with the wider AWS team to design, develop, and deliver a wide range of capacity‑building training programmes and activities across County Durham. These will be aimed at staff, volunteers, community members, and businesses/organisations. The role includes continuous service improvement and evaluation of training courses to ensure they remain effective, relevant, and responsive to local needs.

Working closely with the Community & Quality Project Lead, the post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of systems that support staff, learners, and volunteers – ensuring the delivery and evaluation of high‑quality training. They will also play a key role in supporting centre recognition with awarding bodies, including but not limited to the Royal Society for Public Health and AIM.

The Training Officer will be responsible for ensuring quality assurance across all aspects of the training offer, including undertaking competency‑based assessments of staff, observing practice, and maintaining high standards. They will actively promote and support the continuous improvement and development of the training and capacity‑building offer, helping to address health inequalities and promote wellbeing – particularly mental wellbeing – within communities and workplaces.

Strong communication skills and local knowledge are essential for engaging effectively with members of the public. A flexible approach to working across the geographical patch is required to meet the diverse needs of local communities. A willingness to complete mandatory and role‑specific training within agreed timescales is also essential.