Belfast I Salary: £27,500 Pro Rata I Weekly Hours: 35

Closing Date: 26/01/2026

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At The Advantage Foundation we are recruiting for an enthusiastic Training Manager (Maternity Cover). The Training Manager will lead on all aspects of training delivery at The Advantage Foundation, ensuring high-quality learning experiences across programmes in enterprise and employability.

This includes overseeing accredited and non-accredited training delivery, maintaining compliance and accreditation standards, supporting the developing new training opportunities, and managing the resources required to deliver impactful learning and meaningful development.
The postholder will work closely with the Operations Director and project teams to align training activity with Advantage’s strategic objectives, funding commitments, and social impact goals.

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Essential criteria

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•    Minimum Level 3 in Education & Training.
•    Experience delivering accredited training (e.g. OCN or equivalent) and supporting learners to achieve qualifications.
•    Proven ability to design or adapt training content and materials to meet learner and organisational needs.
•    Knowledge of quality assurance, compliance, and monitoring within accredited training environments.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Strong IT and administrative skills, with experience managing data and reporting for funders or awarding bodies.
•    Track record of empowering young people through training and community development.
•    Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
•    Subject to an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure check.

Desirable Criteria

•    Undergraduate Degree in a related field 
•    Experience in programme development, accreditation applications, or curriculum design.
•    Experience working in a social enterprise, charity, or community training environment.
•    Knowledge of the Northern Ireland skills and employability landscape.
•    Experience in mentoring or coaching staff and volunteers
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To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to us by Monday 19th January 2026.