Army - Course Designer - HEO

Job description

About the job

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence employs over 217,000 MOD personnel (both military and civilian). Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 123,000 people located at over 300 locations in the UK and overseas.

This post is located within the Army Aviation Centre (AACen) at Middle Wallop. The AACen is responsible for the training pipeline for, and delivers, Aviation Training, both Aircrew and Groundcrew for the Army Air Corps (AAC), as such the organisation is hugely influential in the development of Aviation war-fighting capability.

The Course Design post sits within the Training Design Innovation and Validation (TDIV) team, providing training design functions for all AAC training conducted at Middle Wallop and promote continuous improvement across all activity.

This role is responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the training delivered to AAC soldiers and officers, ensuring that training deliverables are produced in line with the requirements set.

The post holder will work alongside civilian and military staff within a professional environment, this role is ideal for a high-reaching individual looking to expand and refine their skills.

We actively seek to provide an inclusive working environment which gets the best from every member of our team. We recognise team members for their dedication and integrity. We seek and encourage diversity of thought, background, experience and approach.

This post is advertised for 37 hours per week.

Job description

The post-holder requires a high degree of IT literacy with good communication and inter-personal skills.

1. Produce training products to include Course Training Plans (CTPs), that provide a cost effective and efficient solution to the training requirement.
2. Liaise with HQ Army Air Corps Training Development Team (TDT), other schools and external agencies on Course Design and Assurance matters.
3. Promote a sound learning environment by the practical application of knowledge of adult learning theory.
4. Apply a systematic approach to training design using MOD Systems methodology.
5. Develop effective relationships with other stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the implementation of the most appropriate learning solutions.
6. Apply the principles of training design identifying various approaches required for training to different standards and promote ideas for appropriate learning solutions to suit individual needs.
7. Review and evaluate training material to maintain performance by implementing change to support future training delivery of the endorsed CTPs.
8. Attend Training Working Groups, Symposia and Exhibitions commensurate with role and as determined by your manager.
9. Brief students, instructors and staff on various aspects.
10. Assist with Course Validation as required.

Any other duties commensurate with grade and experience as directed by Line Manager.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who is willing to quickly develop an understanding of training design, validation, assurance and learning technology management and delivery.

Working in liaison with a range of stakeholders, the post holder will use project management skills to manage assigned training development projects to deliver compliant course design material within agreed time and performance criteria.

Contribute to the Matrix Tool (TAM) to ensure documentation management and compliance.

Training for all duties can be provided if required.

This role requires an individual with the following personal attributes:

Essential:

Strong engagement skills.

Clear communication and excellent organisational skills.

The ability to present information clearly to expert/non-expert audiences.

Candidates must be comfortable with uncertainty and change and take the initiative.

Proficient using MS Office, specifically MS Word, Excel, and Teams.

Desirable:

Experience with using different IT systems and software.

Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Behaviours

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

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

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes 9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• On site facilities include car parking, caf and gymnasium.

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.

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

Selection process details

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

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV and Personal Statement (500 words) aligned to the below criteria and behaviours.

• Previous experience of working in a training role.
• Previous experience of working in training design and or training delivery.
• Highly motivated, organised, ability to react quickly and calmly to changing circumstances, and the ability to think imaginatively to deliver under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt your communication style according to the audience and build strong relationships with others.

Behaviours:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

The sift will take place within one week of the job closing and the interviews held within three weeks.

At interview, you will be assessed against the above along with the following:

Behaviours:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

The interview will be conducted by the Line Manager and an independent interviewer.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .

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.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.

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 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 : Mr Stephen Allt
• Email : [email protected]
• Telephone : 0300 151 7428

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. Please refer to the attached Candidate Information guide.