Army – Head of Training Design

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
The Training Design Leader is integral in providing functional leadership for the systematic design of military training in accordance with regulations and Training Policy to support the Royal School of Military Engineering Group (RSME Gp). Leading on incorporating industry best practice, you will have a passion for learning and development, be self-motivated, have strong interpersonal skills, be committed to team working and capable of working independently.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week., We are looking for someone who can provide functional leadership to RSME Gp and its training design team on: The implementation of internal policies, Training design prioritisation, Project Initiation Meetings (PIM), the RSME Training Quality Manual (Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)), Training Design Workshops and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for your staff.
You will be responsible for overseeing 5 Civil Servants and 4 tri-service Military staff.
As the Head of Training Design your main duties will include:
+ If required, consult with appropriate bodies to identify new equipment entering syllabus as well as collaborating with colleagues on new equipment projects
+ Review Methods & Media assessments and reports and Contractor developed training documentation for new equipment
+ Advise Official Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Training Working Group (TWG) training documentation
+ Using current Training Design software tools, capture training design progress on Priority Courses, and update the Commandant and Senior Leadership Team
+ Actively seek new technology which can enhance the design and delivery of training.
+ Maintain knowledge of new developments in the fields of learning development, design, internal validation and learning technology
+ Manage prioritisation process by utilising and developing the Training Design Management Tool (TDPT)
+ Attend online and in person training meetings as team leader, representing your department
+ As part of a team, conduct 1st party audit activities for RSME Group as directed
+ Travel to all locations where RSME Schools and Units are based across the UK.ie Melton Mowbray, Chatham and Camberley, We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Leadership
+ Changing and Improving
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Developing Self and Others
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
+ Leadership
+ Changing and Improving, When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At application you will also be assessed against the following behaviours:
+ Leadership
+ Changing and improving
At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
+ Leadership
+ Changing and improving
+ Communicating and influencing
+ Developing self and others
Sifting is due to take place within 7 working days of the closing date. Interviews dates are to be confirmed. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
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: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
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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
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Working for the Civil Service
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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
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The successful candidate will be self-motivated with a passion for learning and development. You will be a committed team player, capable of working independently with an ability to clearly focus on outcomes and with strong interpersonal skills.
Essential:
+ Must possess proven competence in the use of Information Systems and/or European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
+ Must be able to effectively research and reference documents from a wide variety of sources
+ Must have proven Project management experience or be willing to complete Civil Service Learning ‘Project Management’ e-learning training modules.
Desirable:
+ Must be a competent practitioner of the application of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) or be willing to attend a weeklong residential course in Shrivenham to gain qualification
+ Will have a sound background in a discipline from an engineering or ordinance background
+ Will have an up-to-date knowledge of learning technology and its application in training
+ Will have a recognised Learning and Development qualification in developing and designing training, or a minimum of 2 year's experience in a Learning and Development role

Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,480 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 parental and adoption leave
+ 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
+ Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week).
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.