Army – Training Assessment, Validation and Assurance Officer
2 months ago
Job summary
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
This post is located within the Army Aviation Centre (AACen) at Middle Wallop. The AACen is responsible for the training pipeline for, and delivers, Aviation Training, both Aircrew and Ground crew for the Army Air Corps (AAC), as such the organisation is hugely influential in the development of Aviation war-fighting capability.
The HEO Validation post sits within the Training Design Innovation and Validation (TDIV) team, providing training design functions for all AAC training conducted at Middle Wallop and promote continuous improvement across all activity.
This role is responsible for the management of all validation, assessment and assurance for all courses delivered at the AACen. Creating reports on training performance and diversity and inclusion issues to the chain of command. The post holder will work alongside civilian and military staff within a professional environment, this role is ideal for a high-reaching individual looking to expand and refine their skills.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Key areas of responsibility for the HEO Validation include-
Create, review, maintain question banks and summative assessmentsProduce summative assessments via Virtual and E-Learning platformsCourse ValidationAct as the focal point for the competence award processLiaise with HQ AAC Training Development Team (TDT), other schools and external agencies on Validation, Assessment and Assurance mattersLiaise with Course Design personnelLiaise with training delivery departments to ensure the effective completion of the course assessment process via the course training planAttend Training Working Groups, Symposia and Exhibitions commensurate with role and as determined by Senior Executive Officer Training Design Innovation and ValidationLine management responsibilities for X1 EO ValidationAny other duties commensurate with grade and experience as directed by Line ManagerPerson specification
This role requires an individual with the following personal attributes:
Essential:
Desirable: Experience with using different IT systems and software.Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
The post-holder requires a high degree of IT literacy with good communication and inter-personal skills.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and ImprovingMaking Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingManaging a Quality ServiceWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Changing and ImprovingMaking Effective DecisionsBenefits
Alongside your salary of �35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes �10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.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� serviceHighly competitive pension schemePersonal and professional development of skillsAlternative working patterns for many rolesAccess 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 leave6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activitiesLearning and DevelopmentWe 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.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.�
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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.
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