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Head of Training Delivery Targeting College

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You should have targeting/intelligence experience, leadership skills, stakeholder engagement ability, strong communication, adaptability to priorities, resilience, and a full UK driving licence.
  • You will lead and deliver targeting training, manage trainees, collaborate across sites, provide SME guidance, and oversee team operations. Regular travel to Defence locations is expected.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will:
  • Have experience of targeting and/or intelligence.
  • Be an agile thinker, with leadership experience.
  • Have great stakeholder engagement skills with a track record of building effective relationships.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Can work flexibly and respond to evolving priorities, and to deliver to short notice deadlines.
  • Have resilience, tenacity and skill to overcome organisational resistance and barriers.
  • Have a full UK driving licence.
  • Experience in the following is desirable:
  • Experience in training and/or education
  • Military and/or Operational experience
  • A Defence training qualification
  • Licences
  • Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

  • The Head of Training Delivery for the Defence Intelligence Academy Targeting College will lead the delivery of the targeting education and training for the Academy.
  • The incumbent will deliver training to DI, its single Service counterparts, and wider Defence and its partners where capacity allows.
  • The incumbent and their team will collectively have responsibility for the professional, effective, and efficient delivery of training across Defence and other organisations as directed and will provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice and guidance when required.
  • Additionally, this post will be responsible for the management, welfare, and discipline of trainees and will maintain all personal and professional standards in accordance with Academy policy.
  • The Training Management Group will ensure delivery of the majority of course admin support to the incumbent.
  • The post holder will need to routinely engage with staff across the Academy and multiple Defence Intelligence sites, and there will be regular travel required to other sites.
  • The incumbent will need to work primarily at RAF Wyton, with regular visits to other Defence sites including Hermitage and Chicksands.
  • The incumbent will also be required to deliver the training at sites other than RAF Wyton.
  • The incumbent will line manage up to 3 Higher Executive Officers (HEO) and an Executive Officers (EO) once the team is fully established.

FAQs

What is the location of the Head of Training Delivery Targeting College position?

The position is based at RAF Wyton, East of England, PE28 2EA.

What is the primary role of the Head of Training Delivery for the Defence Intelligence Academy Targeting College?

The primary role is to lead the delivery of targeting education and training for the Academy, ensuring professional, effective, and efficient training delivery.

How much time is required to be on-site for this role?

The incumbent will be required to work on-site a minimum of 80% of the week.

What are the essential criteria for applicants?

Applicants must have experience of targeting and/or intelligence, agile thinking and leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, excellent communication skills, flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities, resilience to overcome challenges, and a full UK driving licence.

Is prior military experience preferred for this role?

Yes, military and/or operational experience is desirable but not essential.

What kind of benefits can employees expect?

Employees can expect a Civil Service pension, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, family-friendly benefits, enhanced leave for volunteering, and access to on-site gym facilities.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates?

A Defence training qualification and experience in training and/or education are desirable.

Will there be any travel requirements for this job?

Yes, there will be regular travel required to other Defence sites, including Hermitage and Chicksands.

Are there any probationary periods for new hires?

Yes, external recruits who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

What is the salary for this role?

The salary for this role is £46,040, with an additional contribution of £13,337 towards a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Are applications accepted from outside the UK?

No, this role is only open to UK nationals.

What is the process for assessing applicants?

The assessment will include a review of experience through CV details and a Statement of Suitability, followed by an interview assessing specific behaviours.

Is there any support for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, reasonable adjustments will be provided to individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process as well as perform essential job functions.

Can applicants use artificial intelligence to assist their application?

While AI can be utilized, all statements must be truthful and factually accurate based on the candidate's own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal of applications.

What security checks are required for this position?

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements for developed vetting before appointment.

Are smoking and tobacco products permitted in the workplace?

No, the Ministry of Defence operates a Smoke-Free Working Environment policy where smoking and the use of all tobacco products are not permitted in the Defence working environment.

Is there feedback provided after the interview?

Feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

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