Trainer – Defence Intelligence Foundation Level

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Defence Intelligence Training Group, within Defence Intelligence (DI). You will be part of a specialised team providing vital training to develop the foundational skills of our analysts, who underpin all of the work that DI undertake, supporting policy and decision-making at the heart of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the cross government national security community.

In addition to delivering the existing course material, you will have the opportunity to support the development and continuous improvement of the training to ensure the course meets current and future requirements. Within resource, the trainers may also be required to deliver other intelligence training in the wider Defence Intelligence training enterprise. Delivery of the course will initially be to other Civil Servants new to the field of intelligence, but future aspirations involve providing training to military personnel from Army, Navy and RAF moving into the intelligence community.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The role will be part of a 3-person team that regularly delivers the foundation training required for personnel from a variety of backgrounds, who will then go on to deliver intelligence output once qualified. The course will be a blend of online and classroom-based learning, which you deliver and manage to meet specified training objectives.

Your teaching and mentoring will enable trainees to develop a strong foundation of understanding that will enable them to flourish in the intelligence community to support the wider defence enterprise. 

Although intelligence experience is essential, you will be provided with all the required course material to digest and understand prior to delivery of your first course. You will also receive support from experienced intelligence professionals as you become familiar with the role and throughout your time in the community.

When successful a candidate will receive all required training for the role including undertaking the existing course, the Defence Trainer Course, Open Source Intelligence Training, Health and Safety and Care of Trainees (safeguarding).

There are some opportunities for hybrid working in the role, but applicants must be aware that face to face delivery in the classroom is a crucial part of the course for which the instructors must be available for. Specific working patterns and schedules can be discussed once an applicant is successful.

Training and Education within Defence Intelligence is currently part of a wider transformation; to ensure personnel are being taught using modern and effective teaching methods and resources. The Fundamentals course has recently undergone a restructure to optimise output for all services and is the ‘flagship’ course, to demonstrate the vision of modernising and optimising training and education. The course allows attendees to gain insight of the intelligence cycle, collection and management of intelligence materials via a variety of sources, such as cyber and open-source materials.

In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire, train and promote people based on merit and aspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition.

Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities for this role include: 

• Deliver training through a ‘blended’ approach of face-to-face and online learning

• Coach, mentor and encourage trainees in accordance with the Defence Intelligence Training Group requirements and standards

• Provide technical delivery support to virtual training interventions

• Ensure all training documentation is consistent with the Training Requirements Authority standards

• Monitor course evaluation data to recommend continuous improvement actions

• Develop the course to meet the standards set by the Training Requirements Authority
• Spend time with the intelligence community to better understand the application of the taught material in the workplace
• Conduct your own continuous professional development to ensure you meet the mandated Defence Trainer standards

What are we looking for?

A motivated individual who enjoys developing people and ensuring they fulfil their potential. Experience as a Defence Trainer and working within a military training environment is desirable and an understanding of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) will mean a quicker understanding of the wider training environment. Due to the nature of the role previous experience in the intelligence community is essential, to ensure understanding of the methodologies being taught and credibility as an instructor. However, this experience does not necessarily have to be in the MoD and candidates who can demonstrate intelligence experience in other organisations such as Police, other government departments or commercial environments will also be considered.

Essential 

• Experience within the field of Intelligence (government, military, police or commercial)
• Level 3 Diploma in Education & Training (or equivalent) or willing to complete the qualification
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to deliver complex content to course attendees
• Ability to comply with educational standards set by the MoD, OFSTED, and professional standards set by an institution
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines e.g. Marking deadlines, producing internal and external verification evidence.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software

Desirable

• Experience as an intelligence analyst in the MoD
• Experience as a Defence Trainer and working within a military training
• An understanding of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)
• Experience of safeguarding and working with people in a learning environment to meet the needs of individuals holistically
• A proven record of teaching and assessment and ability to reflect and innovate methods of teaching and course material

Experience of safeguarding and working with people in a learning environment to meet the needs of individuals holistically

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others

We offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:

• Eligible to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Leave entitlement – 25-day annual leave allowance per year increasing by 1 day per year (maximum 30 days per year). In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.  Professional Development. We are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values
• Health and well-being. Use of exceptional gymnasium facilities, and access to a range of wellbeing resources to support mental and physical health
• Access to DI’s workplace mentoring service
• We also offer a range of family-friendly benefits, for example enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• DI aspires to be an exemplar equal opportunity employer creating a workplace which values diversity and is free from any form of unfair discrimination
• Some opportunities for hybrid working

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.

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Job contact :

• Name : Paul Williams
• Email : paul.williams430@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk