UK Ministry of Defence
Head of Training Delivery Targeting College
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Head of Training Delivery
Defence Intelligence Academy Targeting College RAF Wyton, East of England, PE28 2EA
About the Role
The Defence Intelligence Academy was launched in February 2025 and aims to become a world-leading Intelligence and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) training, education, and research academy. It provides decision advantage to UK Defence, Partners Across Government (PAG), and international allies through the delivery of cutting-edge training and expertise.
We value diversity of thought, experience, and background. As an equal-opportunity employer, we promote merit-based recruitment and offer:
- Flexible working arrangements (e.g., flexi-time, compressed hours)
- Up to 80% on-site attendance (due to training delivery requirements).
- Full-time working hours: 37 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
The Head of Training Delivery will lead the holistic delivery of targeting education and training across the Academy. Key responsibilities include:
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Leadership of Training Delivery:
- Direct the delivery of targeting training to DI, single Service counterparts, and wider Defence partners.
- Ensure professional, effective, and efficient delivery across Defence and associated organisations.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice and guidance when required.
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Team Management:
- Manage up to 3 Higher Executive Officers (HEOs) and 1 Executive Officer (EO) as the team scales.
- Uphold management, welfare, and discipline of trainees while ensuring adherence to Academy policy and personal/professional standards.
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Strategic & Operational Responsibilities:
- Ensure continuing professional development within the targeting discipline, integrating Joint Service Publications (JSPs) and Defence Systems Approach to Training (JSP 822).
- Collaborate with UK targeting enterprises for policy alignment and expertise.
- Engage across multiple Defence intelligence sites (including Hermitage, Chicksands).
- Regular workplace travel and training delivery at external sites.
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Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in targeting and/or intelligence domains.
- Leadership experience with a track record of effective stakeholder engagement.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Multi-tasking agility to manage evolving priorities and tight deadlines.
- Tenacity and resilience in overcoming organisational resistance.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in training, education, or operational domains.
- Military/operational background or Defence-specific qualifications in training.
Security & Legal
- Successful candidates must pass:
- Developed vetting checks.
- DBS criminal record check.
- Baseline Personnel Security Standards (BPSS) checks.
- Validates UK national eligibility.
Key Notes
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Nationality: Open to UK nationals only.
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Working Locations: Primarily RAF Wyton (East of England).
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Contract:
No relocation expenses are paid. External applicants are subject to 6-month probation. Travel expenses to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Benefits & Opportunities
Compensation
- Base salary: £46,040 + £13,337 Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension contribution.
- Dedicated professional development pipeline.
Wellness & Work-Life Balance
- Flexible inclusion and diversity-friendly culture.
- Access to royalty-funded MOD benefits (e.g., shopping discounts, sports facilities).
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave policies.
Exclusives for MOD Employees
- Discounted on-site conditions:
- Free gym membership and sports/social clubs.
- Health initiatives (e.g., vaping cessation support).
- Emphasis on veteran inclusion; further details here: Great Place to Work for Veterans.
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Training & Rewards
- Civil Service pension: Employer contributes 28.97%.
- Optional Special Paid Leave (SPL): Up to 6 days/year for community volunteering.
- Further incentives: Exclusive soldier benefits through Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC).
Selection Process
Single-stage: Uses Success Profiles model to assess:
Training/Sift Phase
- Submit a CV plus a 750-word Statement outlining:
- Experience alignment with job requirements.
- Motivations for applying.
Interview Phase
- Focus: Leadership, Delivering at Pace, and Seeing the Big Picture assessment.
Key Considerations
- Accessibility: Reasonable adjustments for disabilities during tests/interviews.
- Feedback: Provided only as of October 2025 (for applicants reaching interview stage).
Additional Information
- Academy Background & Offer
- The military transformation programme changing CSOC leadership & structure may introduce review/minor redeployment.
- Vetting & Suitability Checks: Pre-employment pro formas cover conflict-of-interest declarations if undertaken elsewhere.
Contact
For application support:
- HR Contact: Defence Intelligence Academy (DITG): Email: UKStratCom-DI-DITG-HQMAILBOX@uk.gov.vacancies
- Recruitment: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Documents to Note
Review the attached Candidate Information Document* prior to submitting. Complaint avenues are outlined in this memo (e.g., Civil Service Commission: info@csc.gov.uk).
Final Disclaimer
- Zero-tolerance policies apply to bullying, discrimination, or gross misconduct from the employment preceding journey.
- Equal opportunity commitment upheld with disability and veteran-friendly initiatives prioritized. Ensure reading the Civil Service Commission's inclusive framework practice notes for guidance.
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