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We\u2019re seeking a Training &amp; Development Officer responsible for providing training, information, resources and support on adult safeguarding practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a329,505 p.a.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours of Employment:<\/strong>\u00a0Full-time 35 hours per week (reasonable hours outside of this are required to fulfil the obligations associated with the post).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contract of Employment:<\/strong>\u00a0Fixed-term for 15 months (with the possibility of becoming permanent subject to funding).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0An office base is available in Belfast (will be required to travel to other locations as necessary). Staff will be required to support the work of the organisation across all of its areas. A hybrid working policy is in place to facilitate home working as part of this post.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants will have a third level qualification or two years equivalent experience within the last five years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For full information:<\/strong>\u00a0please download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteernow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/New-Application-Pack-Training-Development-Officer-February-2026.pdf\"><strong>Application Pack<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(including Job Description and Person Specification).<\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply:<\/strong>\u00a0please submit your CV (including all relevant qualifications and all relevant prior work experience) to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:leah.mccann@volunteernow.co.uk\"><strong>leah.mccann@volunteernow.co.uk<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and submit this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdWiBbRyIopm2n8Mf2CJ_ew42H9zTa67mpk6kI4nM86BXkwlg\/viewform\"><strong>form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with some additional information in support of your application.<\/p>\n<p>Closing date for completed applications:<strong>\u00a0Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 4.00pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week commencing 16 March (subject to change).<\/p>\n<p>Applications are particularly welcome from male applicants and those from minority communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer Now is an Equal Opportunities Employer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FULL DETAILS:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteernow.co.uk\/about-us\/who-we-are\/current-vacancies\/\">Current Vacancies &#8211; Volunteer Now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer Now is a dynamic, person-centred organisation (IIP Gold recipient) offering hybrid and flexible working, health and pension benefits. 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