Manager - Traveller Apprenticeship Programme

Terms and conditions

Salary: €41,502 - €52,982 commensurate with experience.

Work hours: Full time 35 hours per week.

Pension: ITM makes a pension contribution of 5% to all employees who complete their probationary period.

The appointment will initially be for one year full-time (35 hours per week), renewable thereafter depending on funding.

To apply: Please return CV with a cover letter that highlights your relevant skills and outlines your interest in the position to jobs@itmtrav.ie or post to The Irish Traveller Movement, 4-5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday May 7th 2024 no later than 5pm.

Shortlisting will take place shortly thereafter and candidates will be informed as soon as possible. Previous applicants will not be considered.

Face to face in person interviews will be held during the week of May 13th

For any queries contact Andrew Chapple - 085 - 712 - 4456.

Background

The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) was founded in 1990 and is a national membership organisation representing Travellers and Traveller organisations across Ireland. ITM works collectively to represent the views of Travellers and Traveller organisations at a national and international level. We develop policies and innovative ways to bring about change for Travellers in Ireland.

One of our core principles is to challenge the racism that Travellers face in Ireland. We work to challenge the inequalities faced by Travellers by promoting Traveller participation and leadership locally and nationally, by developing and sharing best practice, developing evidence-based research to inform our work and building strategic alliances with all who are committed to equality and human rights.

The Irish Traveller Movement’s ITM Strategic Plan 2023-2027 was launched in October 2022. This plan was developed following in-depth consultation and dialogue with our membership of 35+ local and national Traveller organisations. Our members identified employment as a priority to address within the strategy, involving a comprehensive national policy to support Travellers in these areas of employment .

The role of the Manager of the Traveller Apprenticeship Programme

This person would be employed by the Irish Traveller Movement to support the delivery of the Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme.

As the Manager of the Traveller Apprenticeship, you will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation and management of our groundbreaking initiative. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the coordination of outreach workers, employer support workers, and administration staff, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient operation of the programme.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for the effective delivery of the Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme.
• Develop relationships with a range of allies and support organisations to further enhance the delivery of the programme.
• Create opportunities to raise awareness of the programme e.g. speaking opportunities, published articles etc.
• Ensure compliance with reporting guidelines, timelines, and objectives as set out by funders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve the programme based on feedback and outcomes.
• Supervise and lead a team of outreach workers, employer support workers, and administration staff.
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders, including Traveller community leaders, employers, unions and educational institutions etc.
• Provide guidance to employers on creating an inclusive and supportive environment for Traveller apprentices.
• Oversee administrative processes related to the programme, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Work with the manager to secure funding for the continued roll out of the Apprenticeship programme.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities, including resource allocation and expenditure tracking.
• Report to the Project Advisory Group, with additional reporting responsibilities to the ITM.
• Fulfill reporting requirements attached to the Dormant Accounts Fund and other reporting requirements of the Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) or the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS).
• Perform such other duties as appropriate to the post that may be assigned to you by your line manager from time to time.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Extensive and demonstrable knowledge of the issues facing Travellers, a commitment to human rights and equality and working to community development principles and practices.
• Community Development qualification or five years’ experience working in this field.
• Five years’ experience of project management with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Very good IT skills and the ability to use a range of online tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of specialist and non-specialist audiences of diverse backgrounds and political views.
• Experience managing budgets and working with funders (e.g. preparing and submitting grant applications and reporting).
• Strong organisation and development skills.
• Clear understanding of the challenges faced by Travellers in accessing apprenticeship opportunities, general education and training, and employment opportunities.
• Ability to travel throughout Ireland to meet with our membership and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to the overall work of the Irish Traveller Movement.
• Knowledge of databases, with experience of any client management database system.
• Commitment to social justice and to equality.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Employer details and location:

The role will be located within the Irish Traveller Movement. The successful candidate will be officially based in their offices, in accordance with their hybrid working policy, but will be required to travel around the country to fulfill the role.

The successful candidate will be employed by the organisation and subject to their employment terms and conditions.

The Irish Traveller Movement is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from the Traveller Community and other minorities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.