HR/ Training Assistant (Temp -Full time)

Honeycomb is delighted to be working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA) to recruit a Band 4 Training/ HR Officer. Based at the organisation's Newtownbreda offices in Belfast, this is a temporary full-time opportunity.

Job Details

• Location: Newtownbreda, Belfast
• Hourly Rate: £14.06
• Hours: 37.5 per week (With weekly pay)
• Contract: Temporary

The Role

This role plays a key part in supporting the administration and coordination of postgraduate medical training programmes across Northern Ireland. Working closely with the Hospital Specialty Training Manager and Training Coordinator, you'll help deliver an efficient training service by providing administrative support across recruitment, trainee management, and educational activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialty recruitment campaigns from planning through to appointment.
• Maintain vacancy information within online recruitment systems and organise interview schedules.
• Prepare interview documentation and support pre-employment processes.
• Coordinate trainee rotations and placement arrangements.
• Administer trainee assessments and maintain accurate training records.
• Assist with the revalidation process for doctors in postgraduate training.
• Support the organisation and delivery of trainee induction programmes.
• Arrange educational meetings, training events, and teaching sessions.
• Provide administrative support for virtual meetings, including attendance monitoring.
• Keep training databases and ePortfolio systems up to date.
• Build effective working relationships with trainers, healthcare organisations, and external stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

Applicants should meet one of the following:

• GCSEs (Grades A-C), including English Language and Mathematics, together with two A Levels (or an equivalent or higher qualification) and at least 18 months' relevant administrative experience

OR

• A minimum of three years' relevant administrative experience.

Candidates must also demonstrate:

• Competence using Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with:

• At least six months' experience organising meetings, events, or training activities.
• A minimum of one year's committee administration experience, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Previous responsibility for financial administration, including processing invoices and payments.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your CV using the application link. For a confidential discussion or additional information, contact Niamh Crummey.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please note that the successful applicant may be required to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (current fee from £18). Having a criminal conviction will not automatically prevent employment, and all disclosures will be handled with complete confidentiality.

Further information is available at: www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks.

Honeycomb is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, although we sincerely appreciate your interest in this vacancy.

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