Job Title:Training and Development Officer (Maternity Cover) Closing date: Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 12 noon. Reporting to: Director of Development Base: Autism NI, Unit 3 Forestgrove Business Park, Newtownbreda Road, Belfast, BT8 6AW Salary: £31,537 per annum Hours: Fixed Term contract up to 31 December 2026 (Maternity Cover). Full time (37.5 hours) with an element of weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu will be given. Main purpose of job: The Training Development Officer will work within the Training Team to develop and deliver a range of autism training courses and conferences, to professionals and to parents and carers. They will complete relevant booking and evaluation administration related to training delivery, and secure training contracts through marketing of training programmes and support services that Autism NI offer. Specific Responsibilities Plan and deliver training courses; design training courses and produce materials to meet training needs (both face to face training and online training). Complete associated administrative tasks related to training, including processing bookings/enquiries, evaluations, booking venues as required, achieving efficient training delivery. Assist the Director of Development with the marketing, PR and Communications strategy within the Training Department. Arrange for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery of training. Ensure that all training activities and materials meet with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. Consider the costs of planned programmes and work within an agreed Departmental budget. Encourage and develop links with statutory, private and voluntary agencies in Northern Ireland to develop the Impact Award Framework, to build accessibility across services. Amend and revise programmes as necessary in order to adapt to the changes that may occur regarding the theory and current research of autism. Keep up to date with changing relevant legislation and current developments on autism. Contribute to the process of accreditation of courses. Confidentiality Maintain confidentiality for all areas of Autism NI, its staff and its work. The nature of the work within the charity entrusts people with confidential information about autistic people, their families, carers and staff. Any breach of confidentiality will constitute gross misconduct. General Responsibilities Co-operate with all Autism NI staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies and the general public in order to uphold the charitys image and win increased support for its work. Promote a positive image of autism and Autism NI. Ensure that conduct within and outside work does not conflict with professional expectations of Autism NI. Actively support, promote and ensure awareness and observation of Autism NI policies including Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Fire, Health & Safety and Child/Vulnerable Adult Protection. Co-operate with all Autism NI staff in maintaining harmonious inter-personal relations. Ensure the respect, dignity and rights of privacy of service users/clients as far as possible. Participate in regular Management, Support and Development sessions with the Director of Development. Carry out any other duties as are within scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading as requested by the Chief Executive. NOTE: The job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder. Employee Specification Training and Development Officer (Maternity Cover up to 31 December 2026) Essential: A third level qualification Excellent presentation and public speaking skills Excellent understanding of autism Knowledge of a range of autism interventions and strategies Ability to work independently, multitask, be self-motivated and to manage time efficiently MS Office skills in the use of email, internet, Word and Excel and PowerPoint Desirable: Experience of delivering a range of training programmes or facilitating groups Evidence of multi-disciplinary working Experience in working with and supporting autistic individuals Awareness of local services and resources available to the autism community Autism qualification or accreditation Disposition: Ability to work within the mission, ethos and values of the organisation. Committed to Autism NIs policy of equality of opportunity. Working conditions of this post are indicated below: Travel Will be required to travel throughout Northern Ireland in order to deliver training programmes or attend meetings. May be required outside Northern Ireland to attend training or conferences. Use of a car for business is essential. Anti-Social Hours Will be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends to ensure availability as required. There is a time off in lieu policy and procedure. Working Environment Main office will be Autism NI, Unit 3 Forestgrove Business Park, Newtownbreda Road, Belfast, BT8 6AW, with travel regionally across NI. Hybrid working role between main office, home working and delivery of training across various locations.