Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor - Cork (Urgent Search)

Unijobs on behalf our public sector client BIM (Bord Iascaigh Mhara) is seeking a Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor. This position is based in Castletownbere, Co. Cork. Working 35 hours per week, the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee. The salary range on offer for this role is €57,122-€71,939. You will also accrue 29 days per annum and will also be paid for bank holidays. This is a temporary position, initially the contract length will range from 4-6 months with the possibility of extension thereafter. Role Overview: The Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor delivers professional training to seafood industry personnel and students through the BIM Coastal Training Unit (CTU 1) and at BIM colleges as required. The role encompasses delivering essential safety and radio training, supporting digital upskilling initiatives, and serving as the 'Face of BIM' to the seafood industry. Principal Responsibilities: Marine Safety & Radio Training: Deliver and assess fishing industry training, including: STCW - Elementary First Aid STCW - Personal Survival Techniques STCW - Personal Safety and Social Responsibility BIM - Enhanced Safety Training BIM - Safety Awareness and Fire Prevention DoT Passenger Boat Certificate of Proficiency GMDSS Radio Courses: General Operator's Certificate Short Range Certificate Restricted Operator's Certificate Long Range Certificate Organize course schedules and locations in response to local industry needs. Administer courses, including registrations, payments, and assessment records. Digital Upskilling: Develop and deliver online content for BIM programs and external stakeholders. Enhance existing IT infrastructure using BIM's Canvas Learning platform. Support the digital literacy of industry stakeholders. Contribute to IT-related projects, such as training portal redevelopment. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with DoT/MSO and ISO standards in course delivery. Support professional delivery of accredited training in collaboration with the Skills Unit Quality Officer. General Duties: Facilitate events and initiatives using the CTU as a mobile classroom. Maintain and prepare training equipment for course delivery. Build relationships with seafood and marine industry stakeholders. Attend industry events in an advisory or demonstration capacity. Monitor and analyze training participation and outcomes. Adhere to BIM's quality systems, health and safety protocols, and CTU operations checklists. Assist in STCW firefighting training at NFCI Castletownbere as required. Perform other related duties as assigned. This role will include face to face training and will involve travel Reporting Structure: Reports To: Principal, NFCI Castletownbere, Co. Cork Internal Contacts: Skills Unit colleagues and regional coastal staff External Contacts: Marine Survey Office, seafood industry stakeholders, and external training partners Essential Criteria: Deck Officer Certificate of Competency Valid STCW Certificates GOC (General Operator's Certificate) Radio Certificate Excellent communication and presentation skills Desirable Attributes: Knowledge of the Irish seafood or maritime sector Qualification or experience in developing and delivering online training content Train the Trainer certification Special Conditions: Strong interpersonal skills and effective group management abilities Versatility to deliver a diverse range of courses Ambition to advance BIM's digital training offerings Effective time and priority management skills Capability to work independently and as part of a team Garda vetting under the Children First Act 2015 Familiarity with BIM's Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) and GDPR compliance Work Environment and Requirements: Mobile training unit operating along Ireland's west coast, from Donegal to Kerry Use of BIM's purpose-built mobile training classroom for coastal training delivery Occasional work at NFCI campuses and other locations as needed Flexibility to adapt schedules based on industry demand Participation in events to represent BIM and engage with stakeholders This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer Skills: instructional designer nautical maritime BIM training digital skill public sector Benefits: 29 days AL + Bank Holidays