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Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator

A branch with a number of learning representatives working as a team, led by a co-ordinator,
can ensure

that learning representatives are accountable and involved in the branch;

that learning is high on the branch’s agenda and linked into its organising, bargaining and
equalities work;

and can provide a clear progression route for learning representatives who want to become more involved in other aspects of branch activity.

Tasks relating to the post of branch lifelong learning co-ordinator:

to work closely with the branch education Co-ordinator (the same person may take on
both roles)
to co-ordinate the activity of learning representatives in the branch education team
to work with colleagues to recruit new learning representatives
to be closely involved in negotiating around learning with the employer
to co-ordinate and disseminate information on learning opportunities in the branch
to ensure that the work of learning representatives is fully integrated into the branch.

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