JOB SUMMARY

The Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering (DSEME), a component of the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT), operates from MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire.
DSEME’s mission is to train and educate electronic, mechanical and specialist tradespeople, technical leaders and engineering managers in order to meet the requirements of Defence and needs of trainees now and in the future.
There is an exciting opening for and Engineering Training Development Officer within the DSEME Course Design Department. We are looking for innovative and motivated individuals possessing passion for excellence and dedication to designing modern, relevant engineering and fabrication training courses for Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) trainees.
The DSEME Course Design Department is a ‘whole-force’ mixed team of MOD Civil Servants and Contractor personnel, collaborating with military colleagues and other stakeholders within a tri-service training environment.
The role is offered at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In the development of RAF and REME engineers, you will play a crucial role by designing engineering training programs that enhance the workplace performance and confidence of Aviators and Soldiers. Your duties will encompass the creation of comprehensive phase 3 training packages and the development of both theoretical and practical engineering curricula in a dynamic and supportive training environment, plus delivery at distributed Main Operating Bases..

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: Candidates should have served an apprenticeship or a relevant period of training and have obtained a Level 3, or equivalent Ofqual recognised engineering qualification, with practical experience in a related field.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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%
• A Learning and Development programme tailored to your role, including opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Free access to our on-site gymnasium and outdoor sports facilities.
• On-site shop/café facilities.
• A variety of reward and recognition schemes.
• Flexi-time scheme (on successful completion of probationary period).
• Alternative working patterns available.
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• 9 days public and privilege holiday per annum.
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for Reserve service commitments.
• Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).

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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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the DSEME Course Design Managers and being accountable for:
• Collaborating with Pan-Service Requirement Setting and Joint Training Development Teams to formulate training requirements.
• Reviewing and accepting Formal Training Statements.
• Spearheading the design, review, and maintenance of assigned engineering (mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronic, and fabrication) courses and other projects related to Land Systems Engineering.
• Producing and maintaining Course Training Documentation Sets, in compliance with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) standards.
• Engaging with training staff to assess, review, and update RAF & REME engineering training, and developing blended learning solutions.
• Liaising with DSEME Examination Centre Validation Team staff and Training Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to generate and sustain relevant Assessment Strategies, Assessment Specifications, and assessment methodologies.
• Collaborating with Learning Technologies and Media teams to discover and utilise opportunities for enhancing training and optimising delivery through a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Acting as a representative of DSEME Course Design at key partner meetings.
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert on all trade-related matters.
• Engaging with other School’s Course Design Teams to ensure the adoption of best practices.
• Engaging with external awarding bodies to secure achievable, suitable, accredited qualifications that align with Training Objectives