An important and exciting new position has been created within ABDO for a suitably qualified dispensing optician with an outgoing personality and a background/interest in training or education.
The new Sector Skills Development Officer will assume responsibility for promoting all qualifications offered by both ABDO and the WCSM. In addition the SSDO will have a thorough understanding of the courses run by ABDO College including those leading to qualifications offered by the WCSM. The successful applicant will also be part of the professional delivery team within the Association working at conferences, Association events and representing the two bodies to other organisations.
In the promotional role for ABDO and WCSM qualifications and courses run by ABDO College the SSDO will be expected to engage directly with employers, promoting the very high standards offered by the College and encouraging more people to train and gain nationally recognised qualifications. This aspect of the work will be the top priority in the first year and an attractive incentive package will be in place to ensure the maximum take up of students.
The successful applicant will be expected to have a wide range of skills acquired within the sector. He or she will be familiar with the education standards of both ABDO and ABDO College, understand the ABDO College and WCSM courses and examinations offered and be passionate about promoting training and qualifications. In addition, the SSDO will need to have had sufficient knowledge of the sector and a proven track record to enable them to use and develop contact networks with employers at an appropriate level as well as being able to command the respect of their colleagues within both organisations.
The ability to undertake a range of responsibilities, work flexibly and be able to travel is essential.
The SSDO will be part of the senior executive team at ABDO and terms of employment will reflect that.
Applications along with names and contact details of two referees should be addressed to Sir Anthony Garrett at ABDO, 199 Gloucester Terrace, London W2 6LD by Friday 1st July 2016.
