Course Design Manager

The Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering (DSEME) is part of the Defence College of Technical training (DCTT), operating from MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire.
DSEME’s mission is to train and educate electronic, mechanical and specialist tradespeople, technical leaders and engineering managers in order to meet the requirements of Defence and needs of trainees now and in the future.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Course Design Manager within DSEME Headquarters. We are seeking an innovative, motivated individual who has passion and dedication, delivering excellence whilst designing modernised, relevant training courses for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (REME) and Royal Air Force engineering trainees.
The DSEME Course Design Dept is a mixed team consisting of MOD Civil Servants and Contractor personnel, working alongside military colleagues and other stakeholders in a tri-service training establishment.
You will have line management responsibilities and be responsible to the Head of Course Design.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week., + Collaborating with Pan-Service Requirement Setting and Joint Training Development Teams on the development of training requirements.
+ Review and acceptance of Formal Training Statements.
+ Lead and manage the design, review and maintenance of allocated courses and other Land Systems Engineering related projects.
+ Manage production & maintenance of Course Training Documentation Sets in accordance with the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) Quality Standard.
+ Engage with training staff to review, re-design and modernise REME / RAF leadership training, collaborate on the production of blended learning solutions.
+ Liaise with DSEME Examination Centre Validation Team staff and Training Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the collaborative production and continued relevancy of Assessment Strategies, Assessment Specifications and assessment methods
+ In collaboration with Learning Technologies and Media teams identify and implement opportunities for energising training and exploit delivery opportunities on a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
+ Representing DSEME Course Design at key partner meetings.
+ Civil Service line management and conducting recruiting activities.
+ Engagement with external awarding bodies to identify achievable appropriate, accredited qualifications mapped to training., o Free on-site gymnasium, Cardiovascular, Strength and conditioning outdoor sports facilities.
o On-site shop / cafe facilities.
o Free onsite parking.
o A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
o A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 29.87%.
o Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
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.
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/.
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Successful candidates must pass a security check and must meet the security requirements before they are appointed.
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 sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours;
o Leadership
o Changing and Improving
o Making Effective Decisions
o Communicating and Influencing
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours;
o Leadership
o Changing and Improving
o Making Effective Decisions
o Communicating and Influencing
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 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.
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
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).
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
o UK nationals
o nationals of the Republic of Ireland
o nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
o 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)
o 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)
o individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
o 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
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This is a varied, interesting and challenging post requiring high level communication, organisational and leadership skills as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities often at short notice., Essential:
o A recognised apprenticeship, attaining a minimum Level 3 qualification in an engineering / fabrication discipline relevant to this post, or relevant alternative period of working in an engineering, fabrication environment.
Desirable:
Proven experience in:
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
o Former military experience as an Engineering, Fabrication, Recovery Mechanic Trainer / Course Designer, A recognised apprenticeship, attaining a minimum Level 3 qualification in an engineering / fabrication discipline relevant to this post, or relevant alternative period of working in an engineering, fabrication environment., o Leadership
o Changing and Improving
o Making Effective Decisions
o Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
o Alternative working practices and Flexible Working opportunities.
o 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
o In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday.
o Special Paid Leave for other Volunteer duties.
o 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 Benefits to explore your benefits.
o Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).