WCP Mullingar invite applications for the following position:
QQI - Quality Assurance (QA) Officer (10 hours per week)
The position of Quality Assurance (QA) Officer involves the overseeing, management & reviewing of WCP Mullingar QQI QA; reporting to the Training and Education Sub Committee, Project Coordinator and the Board of Management of Women’s Community Projects (Mullingar) Association CLG.
The duties & responsibilities of the QA Officer include:
* Monitoring, Implementation & Evaluation of WCP Mullingar QQI QA to a high standard on a continuous basis.
* Supporting staff and stakeholders with regard to WCP Mullingar’s QA process.
* Overseeing & supporting QA Committees.
* Overall responsibility for the QBS system.
* Ensure records of attendance, retention & completion are maintained effectively.
* Reviewing & updating policies and procedures as required & communicating updates to relevant personnel.
* Collecting, collating & reporting on feedback from all stakeholders.
* Liaising with QQI regarding training, monitoring & inspections.
* Source, contract & liaise with External Examiners (EA).
* Manage the IV process.
* Overseeing the Re-validation of existing major awards & overall programme development & review.
* To ensure that the integrity of our courses reflects WCP Mullingar policies.
* Implementation & updating of policies and procedures as required.
* Providing ongoing on the job training relating to QA & policies for Staff, Volunteers & Tutors & organising additional training where required.
* Preparing regular reports to the T & E Subcommittee, Project Coordinator & Board of Directors.
* The QA Officer will work closely with other departments within WCP Mullingar, attend team meetings and contribute to organizational planning & development.
* Other duties as required.
Competencies & Qualifications Required:
* Minimum Level 7 in Training and Education, Community Education, Community Development and / or related areas.
* Minimum of 3 years relevant Work Experience in a similar role.
* Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of QQI.
* Excellent Planning, Administration, Organisational, Multitasking skills.
* Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Office.
* Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a management team & contribute to the implementation of strategic plans, policies & procedures.
* Demonstrate experience in the skills / competencies identified as being important for the role, including:
Leadership: supporting, developing & leading.
Analysis & Decision Making: Researching, designing, implementing, monitoring & ongoing reporting of Programmes & Re-validation.
Project Management: Managing a core team for programme design & related work.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Promote, establish and maintain effective verbal / written communication including presentations and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders effectively and to represent WCP Mullingar as required.
Job Location: Women's Community Projects (Mullingar) Association CLG., Parish Community Centre, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 AWH7.
Application Process
* To apply for this position, email a cover letter outlining your suitability and CV by email only to coordinator@wcpmullingar.ie
* Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 5pm.
* Interviews will be competency based and shortlisting will apply on the basis of information provided in your cover letter & CV.
* Flexibility regarding working hours will be required.
* This position is subject to Garda Vetting. WCP Mullingar is an equal opportunity employer.
Remuneration
* The full-time salary equivalent for this position is €36,625.68 (Pro Rata 10 hour contract).
* A 6-month probationary period applies to this position. A fixed term contract will be awarded to the successful applicant for 1 year.
* Further contracts may be offered subject to satisfactory performance of duties & the continuation of funding for the position.
* Attractive Leave entitlements
* Access to an Employee Continuous Professional Development Support Programme
* Bike to Work scheme
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €18.06 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, CO. Westmeath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
* relevant: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
* Fluent English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/11/2024
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