Job Title: Trainer Facilitator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Training Manager

Grade salary range: £27,274 – £29,924 per annum, pro rata

4 days per week, fixed term to December 2017 (possibility to extend)

Location: London

Introduction

Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change in sustainable development. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities.

Our work is delivered through young people and is a collaboration between local communities, partners and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, nationalities and life stages. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and governments in Borneo, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Nepal and Tanzania. Since our foundation as a charity in 1984, Raleigh volunteers have become a global community of more than 40,000 people committed to building a sustainable future.

Overall Purpose of the post: TheTrainer Facilitator position is part of a team of six staff, and is responsible for development andday to day delivery of a range of UK based assessment and training events

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Delivering scheduled assessment and training events for both ICS and expedition programmes – ensuring all Raleigh policies are adhered to on UK events delivered directly. Accountable for Health and Safety of all participants in attendance, including appropriate risk assessment and contingency planning for each event.
Preparing all necessary resources and equipment for scheduled events
Carrying out accurate reporting and evaluation of assessment and training events, as well as on budgets, team objectives, volunteer feedback, and other administration processes
To lead on the development of Raleigh’s Team Leader (ICS) and Development weekend (Volunteer Manager expedition) training programmes
To lead on the development and implementation of the Leadership online learning programmes

Other:

To undertake other duties as required by the Training Manager
To support the organisation of any internal Raleigh training sessions / courses
To maintain confidentiality over personal information relating to Raleigh staff, partners and clients
To liaise with external companies, organisations and/or key workers with respect to training & development opportunities, maintaining existing partnerships and maintaining best Youth Work practice
Supervise and facilitate end of assessment day discussions on a rota basis

Person specification

Essential

To be passionate about Raleigh International's aims and ethos
Well developed and proven ability to facilitatehigh impact, engaging training sessions to a variety of audiences
Experience delivering personal development, teambuilding, leadership, and cross-cultural awareness training
Experience of developing training content, particular in the area of Leadership & Coaching
Proven volunteer staff / alumni management experience
Ability to manage large numbers of people in remote locations in the UK
Experience of working with a diverse range of young people aged 16 – 25
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational and logistical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Enthusiastic and energetic personality with a 'can do' attitude
Ability to work independently on projects, taking initiative when required
Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise a heavy workload
Flexible approach to the hours worked to meet the demands of the role, including weekends and evenings
First aid qualified to a minimum equivalent level of HSE FA at work (training supplied)

Desirable

Experience delivering youth development programmes for young people with fewer opportunities
Previous overseas Raleigh International or ICS programme experience at Volunteer Leader level, or equivalent
Knowledgeable about global development issues, specifically in relation to youth volunteering
Current enhanced DBS check clearance

Other Information

This post is 4 days per week, but flexibility will be required for which days these will be at various points through the training cycle, to ensure weekend events are staffed effectively.

The Trainer Facilitator will be expected to work between 18 and 22 weekend residential events per year. National travel may be required.

The holiday entitlement for full-time staff is 25 working days per year, plus 8 public holidays. Part-time staff receive a pro-rated entitlement.

Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm though staff can vary their start and finish times between 8.00 am – 4.00 pm and 10.00 am – 6.00 pm, although weekend, early morning and evening working required, particularly to liaise with countries globally.

Our Vision – the world we want to see

A global community working to build a sustainable future.

Our Mission – why we exist

To create lasting change through youth

Our Values – how do we behave?

Our staff believe in and live our values.

1. Find the courage:

We find the courage to step out of our comfort zone and create change.

2. Never give up:

We have the grit, determination and resilience to get the job done.

3. Open to discovery:

We are open-minded to trying new things and learn from one another.

4. Act with Integrity:

We act with honesty and respect, and we take responsibility for doing what we say.

5. Create Impact together:

We seek to maximise long-lasting impact in everything we do.

Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults

Raleigh International is committed to ensuring the health, safety, welfare and development of all young people with whom it works regardless of gender, age, stage of development, disability, sexual orientation, religion, culture or ethnicity. All participants who take part in activities organised by us should enjoy taking part in these without fear of harm. We guide all staff and volunteers to show respect for and understanding ofyoung people’s rights and their safety and welfare and by so doing, conduct themselves in a way that reflects our principles.

Anti-Corruption Policy
It is Raleigh International’s policy to conduct organisation business honestly, and without the use of corrupt practices or acts of bribery to obtain or receive an unfair advantage.

Raleigh is committed to ensuring adherence to the highest legal and ethical standards of organisation conduct. This must be reflected in every aspect of the way in which we operate. We must conduct all our dealings with integrity. Bribery and corruption harms the societies in which these acts are committed and prevents economic growth and development.

Any breach of Raleigh’s policy will be regarded as a serious matter and will be dealt with under our disciplinary procedure. In serious cases, it may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.