Training Delivery Advocate and Design Officer

Job summary

Are you experienced in training delivery or training design? If so, we are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Trainer and Advocate Designer within Quality Management. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our training delivery while enhancing the learning experience for our customers.

As part of a military organisation, you will collaborate closely with service personnel and other Defence stakeholders. This partnership is key to driving continual improvement and fostering innovative approaches to Defence training.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge where you can contribute to shaping the future of Defence training, we would love to hear from you!

This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone with a passion for delivering and designing high-quality training. However, if you are still developing the required skills and knowledge, we would still love to hear from you. Tell us what makes you a strong candidate for this role or why you deserve the opportunity to be supported in gaining the relevant qualifications.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The Training Delivery Advocate and Design role is an integral part of the team. This team is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and assurance of training, ensuring it meets the highest standards and operational requirements.

The TDCI team comprises a Training Design and Continuous Improvement Manager, a Training Design Officer, a Continuous Improvement Lead, and Training Delivery/Design Officers. As part of this collaborative team, you will play a key role in delivering a suite of courses and contributing to the design of training across various specialisations.

In this role, you will be supported by the wider team to ensure the effective delivery and design of training that aligns with organisational goals and meets the needs of learners. This is a dynamic position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality and effectiveness of training within the organisation.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments.

Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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.

Delivering a suite of courses to RAF and MoD personnel in support of RAF Functional Safety.

Delivering Training in STS’s other subject areas, as discussed with your line manager.

Delivering training in accordance with Learning Specifications at MoD establishments, across the UK and abroad.

Staying current in their specialism’s legislation, RAF policy and relevant subject matter as appropriate. Ensuring courses are still current with regards to legislation, informing the Training Design Officer of key changes. Ensuring the use of up-to-date delivery material.

Liaison with key stake holders at Units in relation to offsite activities and training.

Set up of classrooms, preparation of training materials needed and ensuring equipment is functional.

Set-up, moderation and marking of examination papers.

Arranging own travel and accommodation for offsite working (expenses will be paid).

Liaise with the Training Design Officer and Training Delivery Team acting as the specialisation advocate and advising where appropriate to the development of the training requirements from Training delivery to Design and vice versa.

Design and development of course materials and support resources.

Participation in evaluation activities and validation of STS outputs.

Opportunities for project work involving Technology Enhanced Learning.

Person specification

The following skills and experience would be advantageous for this role. However, training and support can be provided to help you develop in these areas: Training Design Methods: Familiarity with training design methodologies such as the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) or the Analyse, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) framework. Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL): Knowledge and understanding of TEL tools and techniques to enhance the learning experience. IT Proficiency: Competence in using Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Forms, and PowerPoint. Military Background or Knowledge: Experience in or an understanding of military environments and operations.

If you possess any of these skills or are eager to develop them, we encourage you to apply and demonstrate your potential for success in this role.

The above qualifications are essential for this role, and it would be advantageous for applicants to already hold them. However, if you demonstrate the necessary vision, enthusiasm, and energy for the position, training can be provided to the successful candidate.

Additionally, holding a recognised teaching qualification would be highly desirable and further strengthen your application.

Essential Qualifications

Driving Licence and Travel Requirements

A full driving licence is essential for this role, as it involves frequent travel across the UK. You may have the option to use your own vehicle or a vehicle provided by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for work-related travel.

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence- the training is delivered at different units around the UK and overseas.

Behaviours

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

• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 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%
• Alternative working practices and Flexible Working opportunities.
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday.
• Special Paid Leave for other Volunteer duties.
• A wide range of Defence Discounts – such as Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office to name a few. Search Discover my Benefitsto explore your benefits.
• Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).
• In year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes.
• Access to learning and development tailored to your role and career aspirations.
• On-site gymnasium, Cardiovascular, Strength and conditioning outdoor sports facilities.
• On-site shop/cafe facilities.
• Free onsite parking.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

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.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

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 and Experience.

Selection process details

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

Application for the position is online only. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit a CV. A sift will be carried out and the successful candidates will be invited for an interview. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and must meet the security requirements before they are appointed.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 Words)

At sift, Candidates will be assessed against their CV, Personal Statement and the following

• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

At interview, Candidates will be assessed against the following:

• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Prepare a ten-minute presentation in the subject of Quality Management, Environmental Protection or Health and Safety.

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 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

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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 : Belinda Smith
• Email : belinda.smith731@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.

Attachments

Defence Internal Brief notice Opens in new window (docx, 43kB)20230201 - Air Command's Applicant Guide (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 499kB)Candidate Information Opens in new window (docx, 32kB)Defence Civil Service Offer Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB)