Development Officer (Part-Time)

Workforce Development Officer Responsible to: Senior Management Team Location: Belfast Office (required to attend office 1-2 days per week) Hours per week: 21 35 hours (dependent on candidate skills, experience and preference). Holidays:The leave entitlement is 20 days Annual Leave, plus 10 days Public Holidays (calculated pro-rata for part-time employees). The leave-year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Contract:This post is funded until 31st March 2027 (with strong possibility of extension). Probationary Period:6 months Additional benefits include Access to Private Health Care scheme Flexible working conditions Purpose of Post To positively contribute to the workforce and curriculum development needs of our membership and the wider youth work sector. Key Responsibilities Successfully contribute to all deliverables and outcomes associated with the Workforce Development specification, in partnership with the Education Authority. Conduct research on behalf of BGC, engaging with relevant stakeholders on the development of a new Sectoral Workforce Development Strategy. Provide bespoke guidance, support and training to membership organisations in response to identified need. Design and participate in regional initiatives, maintain organisational relationships, and work in partnership with other youth workers/ organisations. Contribute to the production of high-quality funding applications, income generation strategies and sponsorship submissions as directed by the CEO. Support the development and implementation of the BGC strategic plan 2025 2030and any other duties as occasionally required and directed by the CEO to facilitate the overall needs of the Organisation. Ensure that all activities are compliant with BGC policy and current legislation, and best practice is maintained. Education: A third-level qualification (Level 5 or above) in Youth Work, Community Development, Education, Business, or a related discipline. (Experience: At least three years' experience paid employment in the community, voluntary or statutory sector. Experience of leading and/or supporting the delivery of projects and achieving agreed outcomes within specified timescales, within the community and voluntary sector. Experience of designing, coordinating, and delivering training, workshops, events, or learning programmes. Knowledge of sectoral workforce development principles and organisational capacity building. Understanding of the voluntary and community sector and the challenges facing youth organisations. Understanding of project planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Competent in Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools. Other Requirements Ability to travel throughout Northern Ireland and occasionally beyond, as required. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet organisational needs. It is therefore essential that you fully describe in your application how you meet the experience and qualities sought. Please submit a CV and cover letter, alongside Equality of Opportunity Monitoring Questionnaire & Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Form,