About the job

Job summary

A vacancy exists for a Burnham Lecturer in Accreditation Group at RAF Cosford. The Accreditation Development Manager 2 will hold the position of Apprenticeship Centre Manager and is responsible to SO1 Accreditation Group (AG) for ensuring the standard of Aeronautical Engineering (TG1) and Survival Equipment (TG13) Apprenticeship provision for DSAE Cosford is such that it meets the requirements of all the associated external bodies regulations and the RAF Apprenticeship manual.

This position is advertised full time, at 37 hours per week.

Job description

You will join a dedicated team with the knowledge and expertise required to administer the most complex Apprenticeship program within the RAF. Your role will involve keeping up to date with the changes in the rules and regulations, both external and internal, that govern Apprenticeship provision for TG1 and TG13. You will also oversee and instruct users on the use of emerging technology and more efficient ways of working that are available to suit the changing regulations. This is a complex role, with a lot of moving parts, some remote to Cosford, and will require an individual who can bring those moving parts together into a smooth-running operation.

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Person specification

This role will suit a qualified lecturer with good communication skills, who has a proven of working both independently and as a member of a team.

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to use their knowledge and experience of the RAF training environment and Apprenticeship programs to successfully complete complex projects and communicate the end results to the wider Apprenticeship team.

Responsibilities include:

• Hold the Role of Apprenticeship Centre Manager
• Deputise for SO1 AG when required
• Liaison with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Generate and maintain accurate costing templates

Entry requirements to the BL Group will normally be a minimum of a degree or equivalent in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject expertise or either a Management or an Education degree and an extensive background in STEM subjects. Exceptionally, candidates with significant experience of delivery may be allowed entry with Level 4 qualifications but should be supported to obtain level 5 if practicable. In addition to this, a teaching qualification that equates to at least level 5 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) i.e., Cert Ed, is required. 

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Teacher's Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 24%
• 30 days paid annual leave.
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Access to RAF Cosford sport and leisure facilities, subject to completion of the local registration/induction process and payment of an annual fee.
• Easily accessible road/rail links.
• Free on-site car parking.

Superannuation will be in accordance with the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package. 

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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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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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.

Applications will be scored using the Candidates CV and success profile Behaviour evidence.

Those reaching the required standard will be invited to interview. Interviews will be assessed on Behaviour evidence

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-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk 

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.

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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

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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.