Telecommunications Cabling Engineer - Trainer

The Defence School of Communication and Information Systems (DSCIS) located at Blandford Camp, Dorset, delivers Information Technology (IT) and Communications Information Systems (CIS) training to Defence personnel.

We have vacancies for IT, ICT trainers or technicians to deliver training to future Defence IT/ICT professionals.

We are particularly interested in candidates from a telecommunications cabling background.

We have a vacancy in the following technical area:

Communications Infrastructure Engineer (CIE) - The successful candidate may be expected to Work At Height and in Confined Spaces, in both internal, external, overhead and underground environments, they will have the opportunity to specialise in a number of topics which include, Project Management, Installation Design, Fibre Optics & Ethernet cabling, Cable Management Systems and other safety topics including Power Tools and Ladder systems. They will work as a member of Cable Systems Department, which is a small team of instructors who deliver bespoke training to Tri-Service and MOD personnel; all aspects of training are borne from the Royal Signals CIE trade group, elements of training are accredited to BTEC, CNET, Defence Awarding Organisation (DAO), and PASMA awarding bodies. Candidates applying for this post must have a minimum of five years’ experience in Telecommunications cabling applications.

The key tasks of the Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) are as follows:

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  Training Delivery. Deliver technical theory and practical training in compliance with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), Specialist Instructional Officers (SIO) Management Practices Document (MPD) and Defence Train the Trainer (DTtT).
  
• Training Delivery. Maintain a safe training environment conducive to learning in compliance with SIO MPD
  
• Training Delivery. Maintain own Subject Matter Expertise, undertake Continuous Professional Development as directed, in compliance with MOD Civil Service policy, SIO MPD.
  
• Training Quality Assurance. Contribute to maintenance of training quality through Course Review Working Groups and Staff and trainee feedback in accordance with JSP 822, DSAT, SIO MPD.
  
• Training Quality Assurance. Maintain Training Delivery Documentation (lesson specification, lesson plans and lesson content including delivery media) in accordance with DSAT process.
  
• Training Quality Assurance. Maintain integrity of training documentation, training Methods and Media inclusive of training aides. Ensure control, accountability and safekeeping of sensitive material and equipment used in delivery of training.
  
• Training Quality Assurance. Contribute to training delivery quality assurance audits and Internal Validation in accordance with JSP 822, Civil Service Success Profiles, Behaviours Framework and Specialist Instructional Officers Management Practices Document.
  
• Training Administration. Contribute to the administration of Training Delivery in accordance with Defence Systems Approach to Training.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• A written assessment covering a range of telecommunications cabling and safety topics.
• A 20 Minute Classroom based lesson in a telecommunications cabling topic.
• formal interview
• Coach and Mentor in a Vocational training Environment.
• Actively promote the Vocational Learning Environment.
• Delivery of Specialist Instruction.

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Coach and Mentor in a Vocational training Environment.
• Actively promote the Vocational Learning Environment.
• Delivery of Specialist Instruction.

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
  
• Statutory Public Holidays, in addition to 25 days paid holiday per year rising 1 day per year of service to maximum of 30 days after 5 years' service.
  
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  
• An environment with flexible working options.
  
• Learning and development tailored to your role, with options to gain further and higher education certification.
• Blandford Camp has a wide selection of retail catering outlets offering refreshments as well as several subsidised staff canteens.
• Gymnasium (contributory membership) with up to date cardiovascular and static weight equipment and Gym classes.
• Subsidised cinema showing latest releases.
• Free access to Royal Signals Museum.

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 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 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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 should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments the Ministry of Defence.

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Job contact :

Name :
Tim Rigby
Email :
tim.rigby102@mod.gov.uk
Telephone :
01258 482758 or 0300 1654844

Recruitment team

Email :
dbscivpers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk