Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Capel Curig Training Camp, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy About the job Job summary The Cadet Forces provide young people with interesting and challenging activities as part of a stimulating syllabus that develops valuable life skills. Cadet Force activity/outputs contribute to promoting UK prosperity and supports wider Government youth agendas, such as improving social mobility. We are a national volunteer youth organisation that inspires young people to achieve success in life, and through service in their communities develop the qualities of good citizens. We do this through many and varied adventurous, exciting and challenging activities. CCAT is the MODs (Ministry of Defence) Army sponsored Cadets National Adventurous Training (AT) centre of excellence. CCAT has two main delivery centres, Capel Curig Training Camp, in North Wales which encom-passes the Headquarters (HQ), and Halton Training Camp, Lancaster. CCAT deliver an annual programme of AT PPE Mountaineering, Paddlesport, Mountain Biking, Caving and Snowsport National Governing body and professional training organisation accredited pathways leading to coach, instructor and leader qualifications for Army Cadets aged 15 plus, and their Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs). CCAT also delivers a broad range of National Army Cadet overseas expeditions and training concentrations from their partner centres in Scotland, Southern England, and Bavaria. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description The primary function of the Training Officer is to manage CCATs training delivery outputs. Supported by a small team of dedicated freelance instructors and full time employees you will plan and execute an annual programme of National Governing Body accredited AT courses, concentrations and expeditions for Army Cadets aged 15 plus and CFAVs (Cadet Force Adult Volunteers). Responsibility will include developing and maintaining CCATs training delivery and safety management policies and procedures, providing day to day support to the delivery centres and developing an appropriate team of freelance instructors. Where appropriately qualified you will be required to course direct certain NGB courses, conduct training assurance visits, instructor moderations and deliver CPD activities. Key Responsibilities In accordance with current legislation and Army Cadet AT (Adventurous Training) policy, plan and deliver an annual programme of AT courses, concentrations and expeditions for Cadets and CFAVs as directed by HQ RC Cadets Branch. Recruit, manage and mentor a suitably qualified and experienced team of AT freelance instructors to enable the delivery of CCAT activities. Manage and deliver CCAT AT Instructor Induction training, conduct first line assurance of training delivery, and instructor moderations. Ensure all CCAT training safety and delivery related policies and procedures are in place and compliant with current legislation and Army Cadets policies. Ensure CCAT training delivery is compliant with current legislation, best practice and Army Cadet policy. Enable the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding (emotional & physical safety) of Cadets and CFAVs whilst at CCAT. Course direct a range of NGB awards and qualifications at a variety of training locations. Provide CCAT Centre Managers with course delivery guidance and day to day line management. Liaise with the CCAT support team and Head of Establishment to ensure training is suitably resourced. Manage the Army Cadets / CCAT NGB Providerships and represent our organisational interests at meetings and conferences. Support the Chain of Command (CoC) with AT SME requests for Information, reporting and incident/accident investigation. Support the Cadets Branch AT Assurance and the Adventurous Training Safety Regulator with second and third-party lines of assurance. Own and maintain the policy and procedures for the delivery of Army Cadet Mobile Climbing Tower site specific training. Represent the interests of CCAT internally at meetings, and conferences with external organisations. Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) AT support to CTC Frimley Park, HQ RC Cadets Branch and deputise for Staff Officer AT as and when required. Person specification This is an exciting leadership role within CCAT. Well suited to a personable dynamic and experienced leader with the ability to work as part of a remotely located diverse team of military personnel, civil servants, contractors and volunteers. The training Officer will be flexible, able to travel, and customer focused. They will possess the skills required to plan and facilitate an annual programme of activities in the UK and overseas as directed in accordance with the customer requirement within set time frames, and logistical and financial restraints. They will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience using digital platforms to enable clear correspondence with customers, partners and suppliers. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of working with National governing bodies (NGB) and professional training organisations to personally deliver and facilitate through a small team of specialist a range of awards and qualifications to young people and volunteers. They must have the legislative knowledge and practical experience required to continually develop and maintain the CCAT training safety management and delivery systems. Minimum essential criteria. GCSEs (English, Maths and Information Technologies) - Grade A_C Professional Leadership and Management qualification - Level 4 Mountain Training - Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Mountain Training - Winter Mountain Leader British Canoeing Awarding body - Coach Award Mountain Training Course Director - Lowland Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader and Climbing Wall Instructor British Canoeing Awarding Body Course Director - Safety and Recue Training, Paddlesport Instructor and Paddlesport Leader Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check Minimum desirable Criteria. Mountain Training - Winter Mountain Leader and International Mountain Leader British Association of Snowsports Instructors - Level 2 Alpine and Cross Country British Caving Association - Level 2 Cave/Mine Leader Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme - Level 2 Instructor Occupational Health & Safety - Level 3 Driving Licence is advantageous as not all MOD sites are well served by Public Transport Qualifications GCSEs (English, Maths and Information Technologies) - Grade A_C Professional Leadership and Management qualification - Level 4 Mountain Training - Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Mountain Training - Winter Mountain Leader British Canoeing Awarding body - Coach Award Mountain Training Course Director - Lowland Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader and Climbing Wall Instructor British Canoeing Awarding Body Course Director - Safety and Rescue Training, Paddlesport Instructor and Paddlesport Leader UK Driving Licence - Cat D1 & E (Driving Licence is advantageous as not all MOD sites are well served by Public Transport) Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 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% 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. 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 application, you will be assessed against the following: CV, including full job history and qualifications Behaviour: Leadership At interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed. These will be held in person. We endeavour to stick 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. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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. 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). Apply and further information 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 : Richard Neale Email : richard.neale134mod.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. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address:, Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: infocsc.gov.uk. Attachments Candidate Information june 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) 20240307-ArmyTLBEVP Opens in new window (pdf, 3932kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail