Specialist Instructional Officer in Bowman System Management (BSM)

Job summary

Have you ever considered delivering cutting-edge technical training and education in the field of Communications and Information Technology.

Do you have the desire and ability to train and educate highly motivated Defences (Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force) future IT and CIS engineers and technicians.

If so, there is a brilliant opportunity for you to join a highly professional team in a modern, inclusive and supportive training environment, were opportunities for developing your technical and teaching skills are encouraged and supported.

The 11th Signal Regiment (11th (RSS) SR) based at Blandford Forum in Dorset deliver world class technical IT and CIS training to Sailors, Soldiers and Aviators across a variety of engineering disciplines. We specialise in training Information Technology (IT) and Communications Information Systems (CIS) to prepare Defence personnel for their current and future role of Defence IT and CIS engineers.

11th (RSS) SR at Blandford Camp is actively seeking technical specialists, with an ability to contribute effectively within a high performing team. You will be involved in developing Defence personnel by delivering technical training programmes that will develop them as engineers and technicians.

We have a vacancy for a Bowman Systems Management trainer in the BSM Department.

The successful candidate will attend a defence trainer course to enable them to carry out their role as a trainer in accordance with the Defence Systems Approach to Training and the Defence Trainer Capability Frameworks.

The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week.

Job description

As an SIO, in accordance with JSP 822 and SIO MPD- Defence Policy documents you will be specifically responsible for:

• Delivering Bowman Systems technical training ensuring conformity to authorised specifications.
• Providing an exciting, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with personal responsibilities to students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD)/Specialist Educational Needs.
• Acting as a Role Model ensuring that the highest standards of behaviour are maintained in accordance with the Defence Trainer Code of Conduct & Civil Service Code of Conduct.
• Monitoring student welfare and process any concerns through the chain of command in accordance Supervisory Care Directive.
• Undertaking role of an examination invigilator, ensuring any concessions or specialist requirements are carried out.
• Contributing to continuous improvement; maintaining own specialist subject matter expertise (knowledge and skills) and specialist subject content; undertake a minimum of 5 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per annum to address developmental goals.
• Contributing to own continuous improvement; personally arrange for Instructional Techniques/Teaching Practice and Lesson Content Monitoring observations to be undertaken.
• Participating in internal and external evaluation audits as required.

Joint Service Publication 822 provides defence direction and guidance for training and education.

Specialist_Instructional_Officer.pdf

Person specification

• Responsible for the delivery of Bowman Systems Management training, with the opportunity to upskill in other areas.
• Candidates must have 5 years of recognised Bowman experience, served a relevant apprenticeship or a relevant period of training and have obtained a Level 3, or equivalent.
• Candidates musthave either practical experience in the Bowman environment or have military experience in Bowman radio systems, and particularly the BSM system.

Qualifications

Candidates must have 5 years of recognised Bowman experience, served a relevant apprenticeship or a relevant period of training and have obtained a Level 3, or equivalent.

Candidates must have either practical experience in the Bowman environment or have military experience in Bowman radio systems, and particularly the BSM system.

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:

• SI-2 Delivery of Specialist Instruction.

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).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days.
• Eight public holidays per year, plus 1 day grant leave for HM The King's birthday.
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year.
• Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties
• A wide range of Defence discounts – such as Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. Find more discounts at https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/all-benefits/
• Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).
• Over 60 growing staff Networks to join.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Access to learning and development tailored to your role and career aspirations.
• On-site gymnasium, cardiovascular, strength and conditioning outdoor sports facilities.
• On-site shop/cafe facilities.
• Free onsite parking.

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.

Please Note:

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