Recruiting: training, learning and development officer - £32,600pa

Closing date: 17 January 2022

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The MA is recruiting a training, learning and development officer.  This role gives the successful applicant an opportunity to help shape the training and development of magistrates, working alongside our experienced and knowledgeable members and volunteers. In any day, you might be involved in:

• Working with our expert Training, Learning and Development Committee to develop learning and development materials for our members
• Coordinating our planned new Learning and Development Hub, a learning management system (LMS) which will host all our learning and development materials on our website from early next year
• Supporting our branches in the delivery of their learning and development programmes for their members
• Working in partnership with government bodies to comment on training proposals for magistrates.

It’s a very varied role, and as mentioned above, you’ll be joining us just as we begin the implementation of our LMS – our Learning and Development Hub. This is a major new investment for the Association, agreed by our Board of Trustees, as we seek to better present and curate our learning and development materials for our members. You’ll be taking a lead part in designing and implementing this exciting new member benefit.

Essential

• Training qualification (Level 3 or above and/or equivalent professional training experience)
• The ability to develop a variety of online training resources
• Experience of project management
• Experience of drafting, demonstrating the ability to assimilate and understand complex information quickly and explain complex issues clearly
• The ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically, and persuasively with a wide range of people
• The ability to establish personal credibility with a range of stakeholders
• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• A creative and pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability to provide sound reasons to support proposed solutions
• The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload and strong attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience of using and/or developing/maintaining online learning management systems
• Filming and editing skills
• Knowledge of the justice system and/or the working of magistrates’ courts
• Experience of translating research into training materials
• Understanding of policy and parliamentary work as it may impact on training

Closing date: 17 January 2022
Interviews: w/c 24 January 2022

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