Accreditation Development Manager

RAF Cosford

A vacancy exists for a Burnham Lecturer in Accreditation Group at RAF Cosford. The Accreditation Development Manager 2 will hold the position of Apprenticeship Centre Manager and is responsible to SO1 Accreditation Group (AG) for ensuring the standard of Aeronautical Engineering (TG1) and Survival Equipment (TG13) Apprenticeship provision for DSAE Cosford is such that it meets the requirements of all the associated external bodies regulations and the RAF Apprenticeship manual.

This position is advertised full time, at 37 hours per week.

You will join a dedicated team with the knowledge and expertise required to administer the most complex Apprenticeship program within the RAF. Your role will involve keeping up to date with the changes in the rules and regulations, both external and internal, that govern Apprenticeship provision for TG1 and TG13. You will also oversee and instruct users on the use of emerging technology and more efficient ways of working that are available to suit the changing regulations. This is a complex role, with a lot of moving parts, some remote to Cosford, and will require an individual who can bring those moving parts together into a smooth-running operation.

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This role will suit a qualified lecturer with good communication skills, who has a proven of working both independently and as a member of a team.

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to use their knowledge and experience of the RAF training environment and Apprenticeship programs to successfully complete complex projects and communicate the end results to the wider Apprenticeship team.

Responsibilities include:

• Hold the Role of Apprenticeship Centre Manager
• Deputise for SO1 AG when required
• Liaison with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Generate and maintain accurate costing templates

Entry requirements to the BL Group will normally be a minimum of a degree or equivalent in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject expertise or either a Management or an Education degree and an extensive background in STEM subjects. Exceptionally, candidates with significant experience of delivery may be allowed entry with Level 4 qualifications but should be supported to obtain level 5 if practicable. In addition to this, a teaching qualification that equates to at least level 5 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) i.e., Cert Ed, is required. 

L6 STEM Degree, exceptionally a suitable STEM L4 qualification coupled with current, relevant experience ; L5 or above, Teaching qualification.

Evidence of qualification will be required at interview

All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Leadership

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Teacher’s Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 24%
• 30 days paid annual leave.
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Access to RAF Cosford sport and leisure facilities, subject to completion of the local registration/induction process and payment of an annual fee.
• Easily accessible road/rail links.
• Free on-site car parking.

Superannuation will be in accordance with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package. 

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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Job contact :

• Name : Don Gough
• Email : Donald.Gough372@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 07980 777 155

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk