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Training Officer, USDAW


Company : Guardian Jobs


Location : Salford, England


Created : 2025-05-30


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theTraining Officer, USDAWrole atGuardian Jobs 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theTraining Officer, USDAWrole atGuardian Jobs The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions.A vacancy exists for a Training Officer based at the Union’s Head Office.There are no set hours for this position, and the post holder will be expected to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the job. While the post holder will be based at Head Office, their particular responsibilities will include carrying out training duties both in Head Office and when required, in other regions throughout the UK. Overnight stays will therefore be required.The successful applicant will be required to live within 50 miles of Head Office.A Union car will be provided, and the successful applicant will hold a valid driving licence.What we Offer:Defined contribution pension. Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked). Free onsite parking, subject to availability. Free health assessments (post probation).The principal duties are:to be responsible for the education and training needs of staff and Reps in both Head Office and where necessary, in the regions; to develop and deliver training courses; to be responsible for developing the Union’s online learning programme. This post requires a degree of travelling throughout the UK where there is an additional need for course cover.The successful applicant willpossess : a relevant qualification at higher education level (e.g. Degree, Certificate in Adult Education, PGCE, DTTLS) and relevant teaching experience; the ability to develop original and innovative training materials and resources for education sessions lasting from 5 hours to 50 hours' contact time; the ability to develop online training materials suitable for use on a range of online learning platforms; the ability to deliver teaching and learning online with experience of delivering learning using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Moodle etc; the ability to communicate clearly in a variety of situations (including at meetings, in the training room and on a one-to-one basis). This would include well-developed verbal and listening skills; the ability to work without supervision, prioritise and organise working time and be capable of making balanced judgements.An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quotingRef: 918.The closing date isnoon on Monday, 16 June 2025.Interviews are expected to take place onThursday, 17 July 2025 .CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer . 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