Training Delivery Instructor/Maintainer (Communication Information Systems) (024jc) vacancy in HMS Collingwood ()

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a Major FTSE100 Support Services Organisation at its HMS Collingwood site, which operates within defence environment.

You role will be to instruct in the engineering theory, maintenance, defect rectification, software architecture, data recording, analysis and basic user principles of RN External Communication & Internal Communication systems or any suitable alternate subject to promote cross-skilling.

To provide first line maintenance of equipment associated with the delivery of training.

To aid in the creation of training documentation and media by providing Subject Matter Expertise to Training Design work and to create relevant documentation as necessary.

Responsibilities
Main Tasks:
• To instruct the principles and practices of Weapon Engineering Communication Systems, or other suitable subjects in accordance with the training plan and my client.
• To assist in and to maintain and update training documentation and media.
• To assess student course work and provide feedback on performance, including bringing trainees up to standard
• To be responsible for the duty of care of trainees during the delivery of training.
• To carry out the level 0 and level 1 training equipment maintenance for which suitable qualifications and experience are held.
• Ensure Company health, safety and environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times.
• To carry out the duties of Safety Warden and First Aider if required, having completed the necessary training.
• To actively support any cross or multi-skilling requirements necessary to improve efficiency of output.
• To actively support all continuous improvement activities.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Carries out any other appropriate task that may be required from time to time
• Employees are responsible for their own Health & Safety, that of work colleagues and students in their care
• The nature of RN training requires a high degree of flexibility for all FOAP staff; there may be a requirement for travel between FOAP delivery sites within the UK

Qualifications & Requirements
Technical Experience and Qualifications:
• Consolidated experience as a Maintainer of Communications Systems, at minimum of POET(WE) level or equivalent - Essential
• Previous instructional experience technical subjects, ideally within last 5 years - Desirable
• Previous instructional experience in a military environment, ideally within last 5 years - Desirable
• Experience in the development of engineering based training courses - Desirable
• Experience (within last 3 years) of CBT/CAI principles, concepts and use - Desirable
• WETG brief on RN WE Engineering Technician career path and Career Course content within 1 month of joining - Desirable
• Qualified academically or vocationally to a minimum of HNC or equivalent in relevant subject matter - Essential
• DCTS Defence Train The Trainer Course or equivalent (successful completion) - Essential
• ECDL or equivalent proficiency in using IT (hardware/software) within the workplace - Essential

Training Delivery Skills Profile:
• Demonstrates a knowledge and application of relevant learning theories
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and others within and outside the organisation
• Demonstrates effective planning and teaching in the learning environment
• Possesses sufficient knowledge to respond to learners needs; professionally as a technical subject matter expert; educationally as a training practitioner and practically as a mentor or coach
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in the learning environment
• Demonstrates effective coaching skills in the learning environment
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of assessment methods and can design these as appropriate in order to measure the effectiveness of the training against stated training objectives
• Provides effective learner advice, guidance and support

Core Competency Profile:
• Actively encourages and supports the development of self and others to enable the achievement of the required standards
• Expresses information and ideas clearly and concisely using a variety of methods and styles which are appropriate to the needs and interests of the target audience
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with partners, colleagues, delegates (internal/external) to achieve common goals; breaks down barriers between groups and involves others in discussions/activity as appropriate
• Understands the required outcomes and displays drive to achieve them through prioritising activity, monitoring progress and identifying improvements. Takes responsibility for resolving problems logically and decisively
• Identifies and implements new ways of working using creativity, imagination and original thinking
• Considers and respects the ideas, circumstances and feelings of others. Treats everyone with fairness and respect, adhering to the principles of diversity and inclusion.

Security
The successful candidate will be required to undertake MOD security clearance.

In return they are offering an excellent salary package with 25 days annual leave plus bank hols, Pension (matched +0.5% up to 7.5%), 20 days Company Sick Pay rising to 120 days after 3 years, Share Save Scheme Staff Discounts on Shopping (incl Car Hire, Holidays etc.), Employee Development allowance (up to £125/year), Childcare Voucher Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme and Onsite Occupational Health Centre, Food Kiosks, Specsavers