Job Description
TheNational Apprenticeship Office wishes to appoint an Assistant Manager for strategic promotion and stakeholder engagement. The person in this role will lead implementation of actions in the Plan relating to strategic promotion and repositioning of apprenticeships in Ireland as well as engagement with key stakeholders who include over 9,300 employers, 27,000+ apprentices, support staff including SOLAS Authorised Officers, training providers, consortia coordinators and other consortia representatives, social partners, Government agencies and departments. There are an estimated 40,000 people currently involved in/participating in national apprenticeships; this community is growing month on month. The Assistant Manager for strategic promotion and stakeholder engagement will play a key role in this expansion. The National Apprenticeship Officeis a new body that has been set up jointly by SOLAS and the Higher Education Authority on behalf of Government to manage, oversee and develop all aspects of the apprenticeship system. The Office is also responsible for implementing the national Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025. The Office will act as a single point of contact for employers, apprentices and providers in accessing information and guidance on apprenticeship TheAction Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025was published by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in April 2021. Following a seven-year period of expansion 2014-2021, the Action Plan sets out a roadmap for a single integrated system of apprenticeship nationally. There are over 60 actions in the Plan, covering core objectives on the quality and positive status of apprenticeships nationally; ensuring strong industry involvement; enhanced equity of access to apprenticeship opportunities; and a single cohesive apprenticeship system which includes migration of 25 craft apprenticeships into a consortium-led model. This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from€70,831- €89,636per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service. SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development. ? Closing dates and how to apply The Job booklet and application form can be downloaded from our websiteand must be submitted through email quoting reference number?542, by?12pm,Wednesday, 25th September 2024. A Blended Working policy is in place and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Nao Office, Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin 3). One of the days being an assigned anchor day. Please note that as a public sector employee, you mustresidein the Irishjurisdictionto avail of blended working, andin accordance withDepartment Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) requirements, you must be available to attend in personif and whenrequired. SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.? Skills: Strategic Promotion Stakeholder Engagement Verbal And Written Communication IT Skills Interpersonal Skills team player Benefits: Paid Holidays Work Life Balance Employee Assistance Programme Cycle To Work Scheme TravelPass Scheme Health and Wellbeing Initiatives