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Programme Development Officer

Fixed term, 6 months. 35 hours per week

Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Clonmel (Base Location Flexible)

Job Purpose

The role involves the provision of advice, support and guidance to the Regional Manager, Managers, and Instructors to ensure that all programmes within the region are being delivered to an appropriate standard.  They will consult and co-operate with relevant external agencies including QQI, ETB, HSE and other certifying bodies, employers etc and the internal quality and governance department. 

What we're looking for:

*         Relavant Degree in Training and Education

*         Relevant experience in the area of QQI, HSE funded programmes and the certification process

*         Experience of working in the areas Mental Health, Learning Disability or Autism.

*         Experience in designing, implementing, delivering and evaluating training programmes.

Your Responsibilities

*          To consult with Regional Manager, Centre and Area Managers, Instructors and the Quality and Governance Directorate to ensure all training programmes are appropriate and relevant within a local and national context and to the standards required. 

*         Conducting and monitoring evaluation procedures in relation to all training programmes on a regional basis in consultation with the Integrated Service Manager to ensure compliance with internal quality assurance and to external stakeholder requirements

*         To carry out regional surveys, maintaining and updating information on a regional basis, to monitor performance and output issues.

*         Identify in consultation with the Regional Manager/ Manager, new opportunities for training programmes, resource requirements and solutions in order to maintain and expand existing business.

Closing Date: 1st March 2026

Salary starting from point 1 €53,938.23, subject to negotiation based on qualifications and experience

What we Offer:

*         Company Pension Scheme

*         Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

*         Educational leave

*         24 days annual leave

*         Bike to work scheme

*         Tax saver travel scheme

*         Income protection

*         Unpaid leave

*         Health and Wellbeing programme

*         Company credit union scheme

*         Employee discount scheme

*         Digital Doctor

*         Financial support for studying and study leave

*         Long Service Reward Scheme

*         Sick leave

*         Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

To view the full extensive job description, please click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.