Specialist Instructional Officer Information Systems

Denison Barracks, Hermitage, West Berkshire RG18 9TP

The Specialist Instructional Officer for Information Systems is a member of the Information Systems and Web Services Department which plans and delivers modules on a BSc (Hons) in Military Geospatial Science, recognised by Sheffield Hallam University, and an MSc in Geospatial Intelligence, recognised by Cranfield University. This is in addition to more specialised short courses for Defence. Our output is focussed on delivering Soldiers who are ready for deployment on operations. This means we must train flexible personnel to understand fundamental principles enabling them to tackle issues as they arrive in remote operating environments with little support via reach back.   
   
To achieve this, you will work closely with the military staff to design and deliver an engaging, practical course grounded in military context against the defined training requirements. The mix of your academic and commercial backgrounds working alongside the experience of the military instructors will ensure the soldier departs RSMS with the requisite level of knowledge that they can apply to future postings and operational deployments.   

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

Undertake learning and development and upskilling as required. (5%)  

Provide the academic leadership for the Information Systems and Web Services Department across the relevant MSc modules, BSc modules and Defence Courses. This is to include:   
   o the design, delivery, and assessing of the relevant modules;   
   o mentoring and supervision of a trainees for revision sessions;   
   o organise and run in-house training for the department as part of continuous development of the staff. (70%) 

Conduct personal CPD to remain at the forefront of academic and industry thinking. This will enable you to represent RSMS at appropriate events as a Subject Matter Expert. (25%) 

Have the ability to work well with others in a supportive and constructive manner, leading through others to deliver strategic outputs. Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise, with the resilience to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Excellent IT skills, knowledge and use of IT systems.   
Finally, the ability to work autonomously, showing judgement on when to progress opportunities and when to consult.   

Within 6 months of appointment, the post holder must attend the DCTS – Defence Train the Trainer Course (if no teaching qualification held) OR complete Defence Care of Trainees Course (if a professional teaching qualification is held). 

The incumbent must be a specialist in the field of Information Systems or Geospatial Web Services with a technical/vocational qualification in Geo-Science, Geospatial Web Services, Information Systems, Coding, or a closely related discipline.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• An in person, technical presentation for 20 minutes. The title of the presentation will be provided post successful sift.

• 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 average employer contribution of 27%

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. 

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.

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Job contact :

• Name : Major Alex Green
• Email : alexander.Green909@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : dbscivpers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk