Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AQ We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, 100% onsite attendance is required due to the in-person nature of the role. Occasional remote working at discretion of Line Manager. Job Summary The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army 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. We, at the Joint Services Adventurous Sail Training Centre, deliver offshore sailing Adventurous Training to the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force in order to develop important leadership and resilience in service personnel. We deliver the full range of shore and water-based training courses from the Royal Yachting Association to over 4500 service personnel each year. In addition, we enable military areas to plan, manage and deliver their own sailing training through provision and support to Continuation Training in the UK and worldwide. You will enjoy the benefits of excellent on-site facilities and resources, delivering exciting on water and shore based training to an enthusiastic, engaged and committed training audience, mainly junior service personnel at the beginning of their military careers. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who enjoy working in a team to join as a Sailing Instructor. You will be responsible for providing on water training ranging from Competent crew to Yachtmaster, depending on the instructor qualifications held. If suitably qualified, you will be required to deliver on-shore training and working with qualified engineering staff managing boat maintenance. Instructors will be provided with individual induction and team training programmes to enable them to deliver training in line with Army Adventurous Training ethos and equip them to play a full part in our team. We have access to continuous professional development programmes and provide up to two weeks a year for dedicated personal development, as well as regular staff training. Working Practice Our Sailing Instructors are required to deliver training on water for up to 20 working weeks a year. JSASTC welcomes applications from those interested in flexible working: part time or job share contracts, delivering 20 weeks of sail training a year as alternative weeks or two weeks on, two weeks off – to be discussed at interview. Time Off in Lieu is provided in line with Civil Service policy. For the remainder of the year, full time instructors would deliver shore-based activities working 37-hour week in line with Civil Service policy. Our sailing training programme is developed up to 12 months in advance. We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who enjoy working in a team to join as a Sailing Instructor. You will be responsible for providing on water training ranging from Competent crew to Yachtmaster, depending on the instructor qualifications held. If suitably qualified, you will be required to deliver on-shore training and working with qualified engineering staff managing boat maintenance. Instructors will be provided with individual induction and team training programmes to enable them to deliver training in line with Army Adventurous Training ethos and equip them to play a full part in our team. We have access to continuous professional development programmes and provide up to two weeks a year for dedicated personal development, as well as regular staff training. Working Practice Our Sailing Instructors are required to deliver training on water for up to 20 working weeks a year. JSASTC welcomes applications from those interested in flexible working: part time or job share contracts, delivering 20 weeks of sail training a year as alternative weeks or two weeks on, two weeks off – to be discussed at interview. Time Off in Lieu is provided in line with Civil Service policy. For the remainder of the year, full time instructors would deliver shore-based activities working 37-hour week in line with Civil Service policy. Our sailing training programme is developed up to 12 months in advance. Person specification Essential Skills Applicants must be Royal Yacht Association Yachtmaster Offshore qualified with a Maritime and Coastguard Agency Commercial Endorsement and an in-date seafarers medical - ML5. In addition, applicants must have a Royal Yacht Association First Aid certificate and VHF Operators licence Applications will be considered from Yachtmaster Offshore qualified personnel who are not Cruising Instructor qualified or their qualification is out of date, and who have suitable experience to enable completion of the Cruising Instructor examination or Cruising Instructor revalidation within 6 months Prepared to learn, understand and deliver Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training (ALeRT) Ability to work independently using own initiative with a flexible and proactive approach to work Must have experience of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment including the ability to work calmly to achieve tight deadlines Well organised with good interpersonal and communication skills Evidence of collaborative work within a team Recent practical experience as a Sailing Instructor Desirable Skills Royal Yachting Association Cruising Instructor qualification is highly desirable Evidence of recent professional development and willingness to develop further Experience of working in a training environment The successful candidate must hold a valid passport open joining due as there is a frequent requirement to cross into the Channel Islands and France. Licences VHF Operators licence. Qualifications Royal Yachting Association Yachtmaster Offshore ML5 Medical certificate Royal Yacht Association First Aid Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service Leadership We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Developing Self and Others Leadership 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. 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’ service Highly competitive pension scheme Personal and professional development of skills Alternative working patterns for many roles Access 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 leave 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities Learning and development tailored to your role - JSASTC provides up to two weeks (10 days) funded personal development training, in addition to mandatory staff training, each year to enable personal development, including opportunity to attend JSASTC delivered sailing training courses. Corporate clothing to all staff to generate team cohesion Flexible working options, including Compressed Hours arrangements allowing early finish on Fridays when working on-shore All sailing clothing is provided, and Royal Yacht Association membership, qualification re-evaluations, medical checks and sailing training is funded and provided We 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. 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. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply, you will be asked to provide a CV and personal statement of no more than 250 words aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and recent practical experience as a Sailing Instructor. At Sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following behaviours; Developing Self and Others Leadership (Lead Behaviour) Applications will be sifted using all elements listed above, but in the event of a high number of applications, a sift will be conducted on the Lead behaviour only Leadership. When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. At interview stage you will also be assessed against the following behaviours; Communication and Influencing Developing Self and Others Leadership Managing a Quality Service You will also be asked experienced based questions Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held in person in Gosport. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. 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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) (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact Name : Kevin Williams Email : Kevin.Williams170mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. 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