Army - Training Delivery Officers

Job summary

The Northern Ireland Garrison Support Unit (NIGSU) is responsible for the sustainment and support of the military garrison in Northern Ireland across personnel, infrastructure, training and logistical functions.

The NIGSU Training Department is a small team of 20 staff who look after the infrastructure and training on behalf of HQ 38 (Irish) Bde, with a central focus on delivery of security & guarding training to around the 500 military and Civil Service staff of the Northern Ireland Security Guard Service (NISGS) and Northern Ireland Guard Force (NIGF).

We are looking for an experienced instructor and trainer who will join a team of 4 NISGS trainers delivering foundation (recruit), continuation and supervisor training across a range of disciplines to the NISGS. You will work closely with a range of interlocuters including NISGS planners, Unit managers and the military training team.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

You will deliver and evaluate the NISGS Foundation, Continuation and Supervisor courses in accordance with the Training Requirements Authority & Training Delivery Authority and HQ NIGSU policy.

Main responsibilities include:

• Delivery and content of NISGS training courses, as directed by the NIGSU Training Officer.
• Delivery and design of continuation training as directed by the NIGSU Training Officer.
• Preparation, updating and evaluation of lesson plans.
• Initial and refresher Firearms training for recruits and trained personnel to MOD standards and legal framework.
• Implementation of orders, instructions and directives.
• Organisation of, and liaison with, visiting instructors.
• Risk assessments for all training activities.
• Undertake validation of NISGS unit training given, as directed.
• Maintain currency of all training qualifications.
• To undertake other duties as required by NIGSU Training Officer within remit and scope of role and grade.

Person specification

Essential Skills Required:

• Proven experience in delivering structured training and instruction to groups and individuals, ensuring learning objectives are achieved.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with learners, colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of developing, reviewing and evaluating training materials, lesson plans and training activities to maintain quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment whilst managing competing priorities and delivering results independently.
• Knowledge and experience of risk assessment, safety compliance and adherence to organisational policies, procedures and training regulations.

Behaviours

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

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

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

• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Opportunities for Learning and Development
• Upon 1 year of service an additional 37 hours annual leave.

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

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.

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/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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