Specialist Instructional Officer Military Communications Systems (Bowman)

☞ Ministry of Defence

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Blandford South West

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Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,350 a year

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Reference number

128305

Salary

£26,350
This post attracts an additional recruitment and retention allowance of £6000 per annum.

Grade

Executive Officer
D SIO

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Air

Type of role

Education and Training

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of posts

1

Location

Blandford Forum, South West, DT11 8RH

About the job

Summary

The Defence School of Communication and Information Systems (DSCIS), located at Blandford Camp, Dorset, delivers Information Technology (IT) and Communications Information Systems (CIS) training to Defence personnel.

We have a vacancy for Bowman systems trainer.
We are particularly interested in candidates from an engineering or technical background in Radio Communication Systems and in particular BOWMAN radio system.

Qualities
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative and capable of inspiring young service personnel from diverse backgrounds.
Candidates will be assessed against the civil service competency framework detailed in the Success Profiles
Framework at (link): -
  • Leadership.
  • Communicating and Influencing.
  • Develop Self and Others.

Candidates will also be assessed against the Specialist Instructional Officer Competency framework:
SI-1 Actively Promote the Learning Environment, Equality and Diversity.
SI -2 Delivery of Specialist Instruction.
SI-3 Conduct Formal and Informal assessments.
SI-4 Coach and mentor trainees within a vocational training environment.


Weighting will be applied to the technical and experience competency statements and CV. Qualifications.
Technical knowledge is paramount as training will be provided to enable successful candidate to carry out their role as a trainer in accordance with Defence Systems Approach to Training and the Defence Trainer Capability Framework.
Candidates will be expected to deliver a short presentation on one of the above subject areas to assess candidate suitability to deliver training and sit a short answer examination of their technical knowledge.

New entrants to MoD Civil Service are subject to satisfactory completion of six-month probation period.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The key tasks of the Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) are as follows:

a. Training Delivery. Deliver technical theory and practical training in compliance with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), Specialist Instructional Officers (SIO) Management Practices Document (MPD) and Defence Train the Trainer (DTtT).

b. Training Delivery. Maintain a safe training environment conducive to learning in compliance with SIO MPD

c. Training Delivery. Maintain own Subject Matter Expertise, undertake Continuous Professional Development as directed, in compliance with MOD Civil Service policy, SIO MPD.

d. Training Quality Assurance. Contribute to maintenance of training quality through Course Review Working Groups and Staff and trainee feedback in accordance with JSP 822, DSAT, SIO MPD.

e. Training Quality Assurance. Maintain Training Delivery Documentation (lesson specification, lesson plans and lesson content including delivery media) in accordance with DSAT process.

f. Training Quality Assurance. Maintain integrity of training documentation, training Methods and Media inclusive of training aides. Ensure control, accountability and safekeeping of sensitive material and equipment used in delivery of training.

g. Training Quality Assurance. Contribute to training delivery quality assurance audits and Internal Validation in accordance with JSP 822, Civil Service Success Profiles, Behaviours Framework and Specialist Instructional Officers Management Practices Document.

h. Training Administration. Contribute to the administration of Training Delivery in accordance with Defence Systems Approach to Training.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of Bowman technical systems training and wider Information Technology and Information Communications Technology training.

Qualifications

Minimum of ONC in an engineering discipline or Accredited apprenticeship or 4 years’ industry or military experience in an Engineering or technical background in telecommunication, information technology or communication information systems or military Bowman qualifications.

Behaviours

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

  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

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

  • Bowman systems technical knowledge test
  • Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-1 Actively promote the Vocational Learning Environment
  • Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-2 Delivery of Specialist Instruction.
  • Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-3 Conduct Formal and Informal Assessments
  • Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-4 Coach and mentor trainees within a vocational training environment.

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

  • Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-1 Actively promote the Vocational Learning Environment
  • Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-2 Delivery of Specialist Instruction.
  • Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-3 Conduct Formal and Informal Assessments
  • Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-4 Coach and mentor trainees within a vocational training environment.

Benefits

A Covid secure working environment.
A contributory Civil Service pension.
Statutory Public Holidays, in addition to 25 days paid holiday per year rising 1 day per year of service to maximum of 30 days after 5 years’ service
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
An environment with flexible working options.
Learning and development tailored to your role, with options to gain further and higher education certification.
Blandford Camp has a wide selection of retail catering outlets offering refreshments as well as several subsidised staff canteens.
Gymnasium (contributory membership) with up to date cardiovascular and static weight equipment and Gym classes.
Blandford Garrison boasts a subsidised cinema showing latest releases.
Free access to Royal Signals Museum.

This post attracts an additional recruitment and retention allowance of £6000 per annum.

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.

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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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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