Training Development Officer Mechanical (M01)

Gosport Hampshire

Training Developer position, Designing military Air Engineering training courses up to Foundation Degree level (BTEC Higher National/L5 equivalent) in multiple aspects of Mechanical Aircraft Engineering Systems principles!

The post advertised is for 37 hours net per week. The Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Alternative Working Patterns in accordance with policy, can be considered where it can be accommodated by the business, but there will be occasions when a presence on site during standard working hours will be required. All working patterns and flexibilities are subject to agreement with the Line Manager.

This post attracts a TOTAL of £6000 p.a. in allowances in addition to the basic salary listed.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Do you want to make a difference to Defence? Do you have mechanical aviation engineering experience that could be used to Design the training for the next generation of the Royal Navy’s Aircraft Engineering Technicians? The Training Developments & Standards Organisation (Gosport) are looking for someone with the right resourcefulness to achieve this.

This post is part of the Training Developments & Standards Organisation (Gosport) (TDSO(G) within the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering, responsible for the management, development and production of Training and assessment materials and activities, training adult learners who are studying for their next promotion and as part of the training will achieve either a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education or a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Aeronautical Engineering delivered by the MOD, and currently accredited (validated) by the University of Portsmouth. These trainees will progress to be engineering supervisors on Royal Navy Air Squadrons, deployed around the globe.

Whilst formal training is a requirement of the position and will be provided, experience of training delivery and/or an instructing qualification (e.g. Cert Ed) would be desirable. Further opportunities for formal qualifications are also potentially available and CPD opportunities will also be offered.

You will be working in an encouraging environment with a line manager mentor, as well as numerous other experienced training developers, examiners and training managers.

A successful candidate will be responsible for: development, production and maintenance of allocated courseware, implementing authorised changes to existing courseware and documentation. The development and production of Temporary Employment Modules. Gathering and analysing data to ensure validity, reliability and usability of training material being delivered by Royal Navy Air Engineering and Survival School and that processes and practices comply with awarding body documentation. Once experienced, mentor and develop new team members.

Candidates must have served a recognised aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or a relevant recognised alternative period of training and possess an appropriate National Qualification (L4 ONC/OND, Foundation Degree).

Candidates who have successfully completed a UK Armed Forces Engineering training programme and have attained Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level and have a proven track record of technical aviation experience will be deemed as meeting the necessary requirements.

Both routes must have 5 years recent experience in that trade.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service in addition to public holidays;
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Highly competitive contributory Civil Service Pension
• Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave
• Limited special paid leave for approved voluntary opportunities (conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• Use of a gym and swimming pool at substantially discounted rates.
• Onsite nursery facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
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 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.

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Job contact :

• Name : Martyn Wells
• Email : martyn.wells135@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 07515710806

Recruitment team :

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk