UK Ministry of Defence
Training Manager
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HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh, G84 8HL
Job Summary
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
The primary delivery location for this position is HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh, G84 8HL.
Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for UK nationals only.
Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
Job Description
At the Submarine Delivery Agency, we're seeking a Through Life Support Training Requirements Manager to join our Training Group within the Chief Strategic Systems Executive (CSSE) Directorate. We are designing and procuring important capabilities for the Royal Navy.
Our Operational Delivery Through Life Support Function manages and delivers the tools, parts and in-service support (including the Individual Training of Royal Navy Personnel). Training Requirements Manager will be expected to accept the delegated responsibility for the Royal Navy Individual Training from Training Management Group.
As the Through Life Support Training Requirements Manager, you will be heading a multi-disciplined team of civilian Training Designers, a Royal Navy Subject Matter Expert and working collaboratively with government employees, contractors and military from both the United Kingdom and United States with a common approach to training.
Take the lead on the training design development and delivery for a systems approach to training within the CSSE Directorate Training Group. You will identify gaps in the training process and provide Training Needs Analysis (TNA) reports to shape the design and development of Individual Training for the System Individual Training Cadre.
Based at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, the Training Requirements Manager is responsible for overseeing the team, coordinating various MoD, Royal Navy, US Government, US Navy, Industry stakeholders and other parties, in order to deliver the Authority’s strategic intents. Additionally, you will set, maintain and oversee the necessary training requirements within your remit, determine the most efficient means of delivering against these requirements. This Role offers opportunities for regular and varied UK and International travel. Locations may include Naval Bases, military & training establishments, and industrial supplier’s premises.
Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Design, develop and create new training solutions where a new requirement or need is identified, to ensure the role requirements are met.
- Research and present new training methods and media, exploring technologies and methodologies for training.
- Experienced Learning Management System operator.
- Serve as management advisor conducting detailed analysis of all Systems, requiring specialised ability to correlate and corroborate information into reports and records.
- Review US Supplied courseware and identify appropriate media for inclusion into training courseware.
- Advise and produce course outline and production for planning and scheduling.
- Manage, monitor, maintain and review quality and accuracy of documentation and courseware.
- Ensure Defence Systems Approach to Training compliance in accordance with JSP 822 – Defence Direction and Guidance for Training and Education.
- Endorsing the Training Authority Document (TrAD) for System Training.
- Oversight of the Training Pipeline.
- Endorsing Training Design Review.
- Aligning the System Training & Professionalisation Evaluation Strategy.
- Oversight of System Training and Professionalisation Audits and Inspections.
- Endorsing the Statement of Training Tasks (SoTT)
- Act as the releasing authority for System Training Documentation.
- Support innovation to improve training quality and/or efficiency of System Training, striving for Continuous Improvement Assurance and Governance.
- Assist with the production of Quality Processes and documentation.
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Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- A background of working in training analysis/design
- Experienced Manager of a Learning Management System
- Experience in delivering continuous improvement activities
- Experience in delivering at pace to meet challenging project milestones.
- An understanding in of the systems approach to development and design of training solutions
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Stakeholder Management - Practitioner
- Continuous Improvement to Optimise Support - Practitioner
Salary and Benefits
Alongside your salary of £47,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,789 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%
Discover My Benefits:
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.
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 on your;
Experience:
- Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role. Candidates will be required to provide job history and qualification details.
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Behaviours:
- Working Together CSBC3
- Communicating and Influencing CSBC3
- Changing and Improving CSBC3
Technical:
- Stakeholder Management - Practitioner
- Continuous Improvement to Optimise Support - Practitioner
At Interview, you will be assessed on;
Personal Statement/ Experience - The panel will ask questions about your personal statement. Exploring your Past Experiences, Key Achievements or Qualifications.
Technical:
- Stakeholder Management - Practitioner
- Continuous Improvement to Optimise Support - Practitioner
Please refer to the Civil Service Behaviours here and the Technical Skills Framework and Success Profile documents attached.
Interviews will be conducted over Microsoft Teams.
The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Developed Vetting.
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.
Please note the Civil Service Nationality Rules will also need to be met. The Civil Service Nationality Rules operate independently and in addition to the UK Immigration Rules and must be met before an individual can take up employment in the Civil Service. The Civil Service Nationality Rules do not apply to UK, Irish and Commonwealth nationals, or to those who are eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme but do apply to all other nationalities- including EU/EEA nationals who are ineligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK
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
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