Job summary
The Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering (DSEME) is part of the Defence College of Technical training (DCTT), operating from MOD Lyneham, 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.
The position of the Validation Officer Land Systems sits within the Exam Centre and Internal Validation (EC&IV) Dept within DSEME Headquarters.
EC&IV is a mixed team consisting of MOD Civil Servants, and contractor personnel, working alongside military colleagues and other stakeholders in a tri-service training establishment.�
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.�
Job description
The key tasks of the role are:
Examination Management:
1. Complying with relevant course documentation and in accordance with Joint Service Publication 822 (JSP822), manage, set, and direct appropriate and effective test and assessment methods, for the REME land engineering systems and RAF technical training courses, to provide valid, reliable, and fair evaluation of the transfer of learning against course learning objectives.
2. Ensure test and assessment materials, examination question banks, marking guides and associated documentation are in appropriate order to continually maintain the validity of assessment activity against training objectives.
3. Liaise with DSEME Course Design Team staff and Training Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the collaborative production and continued relevancy of Assessment Strategies, Assessment Specifications and assessment methods.
�Internal Validation (InVal):
4. Manage the data collection and evaluate data from end of phase training and facilitate post course discussions with trainees, to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the Training Delivery.
5. Analyse and investigate trainer/trainee feedback to highlight and escalate areas of concern as required.
6. Monitor InVal feedback questionnaire completion rates for area(s) of responsibility, promoting and encouraging feedback to continually improve DSEME processes and practices.
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA):
7. Conduct IQA activity to monitor the quality of assessment judgements and decisions, including invigilation monitoring, to ensure consistent and reliable judgements are made across the school and driving forward quality improvements in assessment practice.�
Accreditation:
8. As EC&IV is an approved centre for various Accreditation organisations. operate within required qualification frameworks, to deliver regulated qualifications, in accordance with set standards and quality assurance requirements.
Leadership/Management:
9. Being accountable to the DSEME Head of EC&IV: Where required, direct day to day line management and career development of Civil Service staff working under your line management.
Person specification
Essential criteria:
10. Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office 363 suite.
11. Technical, organisational, communicative, creative skills and abilities.
12. Adeptness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
13. Excellent written communication, phone, and interpersonal skills.
14. Ability to handle confidential material and sensitive information in a professional manner.
Qualifications
A recognised apprenticeship, attaining a minimum Level 3 qualification in an engineering subject relevant to this position, or relevant alternative period of working in an electronic or mechanical environment.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
15. Communicating and Influencing
16. Managing a Quality Service
17. Making Effective Decisions
18. Changing and Improving
19. Working Together
20. Delivering at Pace
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
21. Communicating and Influencing
22. Managing a Quality Service
23. Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
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.
24. Learning and development tailored to your role
25. An environment with flexible working options
26. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
27. A with an average employer contribution of 27%
28. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service.
29. In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday.
30. Special Paid Leave for other Volunteer duties.
31. A wide range of Defence Discounts � such as Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office to name a few. Search��to explore your benefits.
32. In year rewards and �thank you� schemes.�
33. Free on-site gymnasium.
34. On-site shop/cafe facilities.�
35. Free onsite parking.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based 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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