Senior Professional Development Specialist
The role of Senior Professional Development Specialist in Management, People Development and Strategic HRM is a new position which will play a pivotal role in the development, management and delivery of Institutes established and successful professional development portfolio in these areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Design and Delivery of Professional Development: Convene, design and deliver professional development and training programmes, seminars, conferences, fora and events, taking responsibility for the content and delivery of programmes in Professional Development.
* Manage quality system: contribute to an ongoing quality assurance, management and enhancement programme as a senior member of the team, reviewing evaluation and feedback gathered from programmes, and integrate this to future developments.
* Curriculum Development: Lead the team on the design and development of professional development solutions that reflect best practice and requirements in public service.
* Best Practices: Regularly research and integrate best practices into Professional Developments portfolio of services.
* Develop and maintain relevant networks.
* Design, lead and provide advisory services: and related services for the sector.
About the Ideal Candidate
Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (essential)
* Postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in management, leadership, learning and development, strategic human resource management, public administration/policy, social sciences or a related field (essential).
Commitment to relevant continuous professional development, including pursuit of any relevant qualifications or memberships required for the continued success of IPA Professional Development Knowledge An understanding of the role and objectives of the Institute. Demonstrated knowledge of the latest trends in professional development within the public service in general. In-depth understanding of public service operations and challenges is desirable. Working knowledge of the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights duty.