UK Ministry of Defence
Training Delivery Advocate and Design Officer
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RAF Halton, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
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 stakeholders 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.
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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
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).
Benefits
- 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.
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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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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
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