ISR College: GEOINT Burnham Lecturer

Job summary

As part of the Defence Intelligence Academy (DefIntAc), the Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance College (ISR College) delivers world-class professional defence training and education to representatives of the British armed forces, wider UK government and international partners. We offer a range of short, long and face-to-face courses.

The ISR College is actively seeking specialists with an ability to contribute effectively within a high performing team to deliver Military Geo-spatial Intelligence (GEOINT). GEOINT encompasses the disciplines of Geo-spatial Science, Geographic Information Systems, and Remote Sensing.

The Burnham Lecturer (BL) GEOINT is responsible for planning, preparing and delivering modules on the ME Geo Tech course, and the GEOINT Officers’ Course in
Geo-spatial Intelligence respectively accredited as a BSc (Hons) and a MSc by civilian academic partners. The post holder will also be responsible for the planning,
preparation and delivery of specialised short courses for Defence, as required by the business and Defence need.

The output of training is focused on delivering Defence personnel with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to operate effectively within the Defence GEOINT enterprise, advising Command at Strategic, Operational and Tactical levels, including on operational deployments in remote areas with little support via reach back.

The post holder will work collaboratively with their military and civilian instructor colleagues to design and deliver engaging, practical course material grounded in
military context against the defined training requirements.

The post holder is expected to engage with academia and industry to maintain their professional competence thus ensuring their training delivery remains current and relevant as the associated disciplines develop at pace.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Flexibility to travel to ISR College faculties and other UK wide MOD locations to support training delivery at minimal notice is required.

Note: This is a Military Training Establishment and operates throughout the year and unlike Academic partners, does not have long stand down periods.

Job description

The Burnham Lecturer is to provide the academic leadership in GEOINT for the GEOINT Geo Officers’ and ME Geo Tech allocated modules and Defence courses.

This is to include (but not limited to):

• The design, delivery, and assessing of modules, pre and post-delivery.
• The review, development, management and assurance of assessments, adhering to defence and academic partner policies.
• Act as Module Leader and/or Module Manager as directed by line manager.
• Mentoring and supervision of trainees completing dissertations at Level 6 and 7.
• Conduct personal CPD to remain at the forefront of academic and industry thinking.
• Represent the ISR College at appropriate events as a Subject Matter Expert

Organise and deliver CPD for the faculty as part of continuous development of the staff and trainees.
Assist in the day-to-day management of the GEOINT faculty.
Collaborate with the Training Management Group (TMG) to ensure the academic integrity of courses is maintained to the required Defence and academic standards.
Influence and contribute to internal and external decision-making.

As a Burnham Lecturer, in accordance with Defence policy and the Burnham Lecturer Management Practices Document - Defence Policy documents, you will be specifically responsible for:

Formal teaching duties - these will include teaching, tutorials, student assessment and all associated administration.
Management of learning programmes and curriculum development, student admissions, counselling, participation in, and management of accreditation, validation, course design, maintenance and development, academic lead into college/university and other partners.
Preparing and producing lesson plans and supporting course materials to support student centric learning, including integration of Literacy and Numeracy into
lessons in accordance with Instructional Specification (I Spec) and Learning Specification (L Spec).
Marking of students’ work and examinations, associated administration and feedback.
Management and supervision of student visit programmes, research and other forms of scholarly activity.
Continued business output, bolster resilience and ensure specialism currency.
Delivering technical training, ensuring conformity to authorised specifications.
Providing an exciting, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Ensuring compliance with personal responsibilities to students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD)/Specialist Educational Needs.

Acting as a role model, ensuring that the highest standards of behaviour are maintained in accordance with the Defence Trainer Code of Conduct & Civil Service Code of Conduct.
Monitoring student welfare and process any concerns through the chain of command in accordance with the Supervisory Care Directive.
Contributing to continuous improvement; maintaining own specialist subject matter expertise (knowledge and skills) and specialist subject content; undertaking a minimum of 5 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per annum to address developmental goals.
Participating in internal and external evaluation audits as required.

Flexibility to travel ISR College faculties and other UK wide MOD locations at minimal notice to support training delivery.

Full UK driving licence required.

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Person specification

Collaborate effectively with others in a supportive and constructive manner, leading teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to facilitate clear and effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.
Be both proactive and reactive, assessing the skills and knowledge of trainees within the classroom and determining what support is needed to grow and nurture these individuals.
Strong organisational skills with the capability to prioritise tasks efficiently, exhibit resilience under pressure, and meet deadlines consistently.
Proficient in IT skills, possessing a sound understanding and adeptness in utilising various IT systems.
Ability to work autonomously, displaying sound judgement in decision-making regarding advancing opportunities independently or seeking consultation when necessary.
Self-motivated and able to demonstrate the ability to work independently, while collaborating with others to achieve organisational outcomes, demonstrated through strong interpersonal skills, and confidence in building, engaging and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, in planning the delivery of short and long-term outputs

Essential Criteria:
A minimum of Level 6 Degree (Bachelors) in either Remote Sensing, Information systems and web mapping services, GIS, Geodesy, Geo-Science, Surveying, or relevant subject
Be proactive and innovative with excellent communication skills, be able to articulate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. These communications will occur across a range of means, including face-to-face meetings, email, online collaboration through Microsoft Teams and written reports/plans.
Have excellent organisational skills, be resilient, with the ability to work independently, and as a team member both within the ISR College and wider Defence.
Be comfortable following instructions, showing initiative and supporting colleagues, handling confidential information with sensitivity and care, adhering to Defence policies.
Actively lead, encourage, enable, and champion inclusivity and diversity across all of your lines of activity.

Experience of working with Academia.

Role Specific Training:
Within 6 months of appointment, the post holder must obtain the Defence Trainer Course (DTC) foundation competency (minimum)
Within 6 months of appointment, the post holder must apply for and attain (through TMG) Recognised Teacher Status (RTS)

Cert Ed (Level 5) is desirable but must be obtained within two full standard academic years.

Licences

Hold a full UK driving licence

Qualifications

A minimum of Level 6 Degree (Bachelors) in either Remote Sensing, Information systems and web mapping services, GIS, Geodesy, Geo-Science, Surveying, or relevant subject.

All qualifications/licences/memberships declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Developing Self and Others
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Developing Self and Others
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Delivery of a 20-minute lesson (with additional 10 mins of questions) on a relevant topic (provided if called to interview. -candidates will be emailed a selection ofsubject topics from which they select one during teaching practice presentation)

Benefits

Denison Barracks has free car parking; and other facilities such as a gym and on site shop.
Learning and development tailored to your role.
An environment with flexible working options.
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
Leave entitlement - 30-day annual leave allowance per year. In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.
We also offer an excellent range of family-friendly benefits, for example, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
Entry to the Teachers Pension scheme.

Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD:

https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/

This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

At sift you will be assessed against the following:
- CV with full job history
- Personal Statement of at least 500 words illustrating how your experience is relevant for this role and how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the advert.

Three behaviours:

• Developing Self and Others
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Applications will be sifted using the CV, Personal Statement and three behaviours listed above for this campaign, but in the event of a high number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the strength of CV in relevant GEOINT disciplines and the lead behaviour Developing Self and Others.

At interview you will be assessed on the following:
Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills:
We will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Delivery of a 20-minute lesson (with additional 10 minutes of questions) on a relevant topic to be provided if called to interview. Candidates will be emailed a
selection of subject topics from which they must select one to deliver during their teaching practice presentation.

The sift is scheduled to take place during the week following the vacancy closing date.

Interviews are provisionally planned for the week commencing 23 November.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigation’s can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Kate Fuke - SO2 Headquarters and Training Support
• Email : kate.fuke100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please see Further Information document attached.

Attachments

Ministry of Defence – Revised Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) Opens in new window (pdf, 298kB)Further Information - External Opens in new window (docx, 39kB)Defence Civil Service Offer Opens in new window (pdf, 1563kB)