Senior Intelligence Assessment Trainer

Job summary

Are you looking for a change that is stimulating and rewarding? Defence is seeking a motivated individual to train and develop our growing all-source intelligence assessment specialists.

Job description

We are looking for a professional, motivated analyst to share their experience, knowledge and enthusiasm on the DI’s flagship intelligence analysis course.

The Intelligence Assessment College (IAC) in the Defence Intelligence Academy is responsible for the delivery of the Intelligence Assessment Programme. This includes the Defence Intelligence Analysis Module (DIAM) (focussing on at least one area of structured techniques, epistemology and psychology) and the Defence Intelligence Assessment Production and Assessment Briefing (DIAP and DIAB) modules, as well as other education and training events to support DI and defence priorities.

This small (seven educators) active team is directed by Deputy Chief Defence Intelligence (DCDI) to deliver analysis training to civilian and military staff working in Defence Intelligence, and members of the wider Intelligence Community. The instructors carry the primary responsibility for training, and maintaining standards of delivery. The post also assists the team with the management of the College. The instructors have shared responsibility for IAC input to researching the requirement for specific analysis training across the Defence and wider intelligence communities and, where appropriate, designing, facilitating and delivering this training.

In conjunction with the other IAC instructors, deliver, validate and update as necessary all elements of the Intelligence Assessment Programme (IAP) and follow-up support to analysts in the workplace. Travel to other sites in the UK will be required.

• Assist with the design and delivery of other analysis and assessment courses, including workshops and overseas capacity-building training to friendly nations, as directed by DI Res Overseas Engagement, and in accordance with overseas customer requirements. International travel opportunities may be available.

• In conjunction with DI (particularly the Head of Profession for Defence Intelligence Analysis (DCDI) and All-Source Capability Lead (ASCL), maintain a high level of skill in intelligence analysis and assist ASCL staff to research future requirements for intelligence analysis training across the defence and intelligence communities.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other relevant organisations (particularly those of the UK and US intelligence communities) directly or through the offices of the PHIA in the Cabinet Office. In collaboration with the DI enterprise, particularly assist with identification, sharing and exploitation of best practice within DI and the Single Service intelligence community.

• Maintain close contacts with and maintain currency with DI analysts’ work practices.

• Take the lead in the preparation of training spaces and materials in advance of courses.

DI aspires to be an exemplar equal opportunities employer, and create a workplace which values diversity and is free from any form of discrimination. This post is open to those seeking alternative work patterns, including job share.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a team that designs, adapts, and delivers lectures and workshops on analytical techniques.

• Deliver DI’s flagship intelligence assessment course.

• Build relationships with a wide network to understand changes in future analytical methods and IT requirements, changes in teaching methods and other courses available to staff.

• Ensure your continued professional development in areas of specialist knowledge, including intelligence assessment and education.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a full-time post and is advertised as 37 hours per week.

It could be covered by two part-time incumbents under a job share arrangement; this would only be possible if suitable candidates wishing to work part time hours were found successful during the recruitment campaign.

Person specification

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years recent relevant experience of ‘all-source’ intelligence assessment with a proven track record of intelligence product creation.

The successful candidate will have completed the DIAM (Defence Intelligence Analysis Module) or IAP (Intelligence Assessment Programme), or equivalent training (for example the PHIA New Analyst Programme).

It is desirable that the successful candidate has a training/education qualification from a recognised academic institution. A willing to work towards this qualification whilst in post is acceptable.

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

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

• PHIA - Analysis, Tradecraft and Assessment (Highly Proficient Level)

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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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, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.

Recruitment format

Stage 1: Application via CV and Personal Statement (750 words). The purpose of a personal statement is to showcase your relevant skills and experience against the job requirements. The statement is your opportunity to give examples of how you fit the requirements of the job.

Stage 2: Interview (assessment of ability, behaviours and technical skills)

Interview Details

Ability:

• Applicants invited to interview will need to demonstrate their technical expertise and must give a 15-min micro-teach lecture. This will be related to an area of intelligence analytical technique (details to be provided prior to interview stage)

Behaviours:

At interview, candidates will be tested on the following behaviours:

• Leadership

• Developing Self & Others

Details at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-pro…

Technical Skills:

You will also be assessed against the following technical skill/s from the PHIA (Professional Head of Intelligence Analysis) Professional Development Framework for Intelligence Assessment during the sift and interview stage of the selection process:

• PHIA - Analysis, Tradecraft and Assessment (PHIA, Highly Proficient Level)

Details at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/intelligence-analysis-profes…

Things the candidate needs to know

Once this advert has closed, all applicants will be sifted and those successful at sift will be invited to interview.

Sift and interview dates are to be confirmed. Candidates will be informed of the results, at all stages, via the Civil Service Jobs website.

Please note, all timings are subject to change.

If you would like to speak to someone regarding this position, please use the below contact details. Emails must include the vacancy number in the email subject line.

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.

There may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all DCS candidates that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.

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. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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 mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

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.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (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 : Intelligence Assessment College
• Email : UKStratCom-DI-FAM-LGroupMailbox@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

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