Training & Development Officer

Responsibilities

Identify training and development needs within an organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments
Design and expand training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and the individual
Work in a team to produce programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in an organisation, such as line managers, accountants and senior managers at board level.
Consider the costs of planned programmes and keep within budgets as assessing the return on investment of any training or development programme is becoming increasingly important
Develop effective induction programmes conduct appraisals
Devise individual learning plans
Produce training materials for in-house courses
Manage the del ivery of training and development programmes and, in a more senior role, devise a training strategy for the organisation
Monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers

Ensure that statutory training requirements are met
Evaluate training and development programmes
Amend and revise programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment
Help line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups
Keep up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses
Have an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, be involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages
Research new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and present this research.

Qualifications & Skills

Must be a graduate in business field, HR, IT or Psychology
Must have at least 3 years of training in a busy environment
Must be a self-starter, self-supervising and proactive
S/he must have good communications skills