HMCG Technical Trainer
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
About the job
Job summary
Do you have a high level of technical knowledge and operational experience in Search and Rescue, Technical Rescue or Navigation?
Are you an experienced educator or trainer who can develop and deliver effective technical and operational training solutions?
Can you build and maintain professional working relationship with internal and external stakeholders?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We welcome applications from all communities, and we don’t discriminate against any identity. We’re interested to hear from you, regardless of your background.
Job description
As the Technical Trainer, it will be your responsibility for the design, delivery and evaluation of effective and budgeted training solutions to meet the needs set by Coastguard Operations or outlined in the MCA or HMCG Business Plans.
You will need understand and teach current policy and to update and work with MAROPs & Aviation to develop and deliver Continual Professional Development (CPD) across HMCG.
In addition, you will be accountable to the Technical Training and Development Manager for the implementation of quality appropriate training and development solutions to meet the tactical direction of HMCG Maritime & Aviation Technical Training.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a high level of technical knowledge, skill and operational experience who wants to build upon their training experience and skills. If you are passionate about developing others and want to play a role in ensuring our operational teams have the knowledge and skills needed to continue to help save peoples lives and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- The development and/or delivery of Coastguard technical training programmes, courses, modules or events at Coastguard training venues or other locations as required.
- The design and delivery of updated Search Planning courses for Maritime & Aviation.
- Act on behalf of Technical Training & Development as a learning and development Subject Matter Expert to HMCG Operations and other interested parties as required.
- Support operational staff, managers, and HQ with wider continuous professional development interventions.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.
Person specification
About You
- To be successful in this role, you have experience/qualifications in Search and Rescue, Technical Rescue, Maritime Operations or Navigation.
- You will bring experience of working in an educational or training environment, including experience of designing, developing and delivering training and training materials for face to face learning and e-learning.
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a track record of establishing positive and professional working relationships with a variety of colleagues and stakeholders, and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire others.
Additional Information
This role will be based in the Fareham HQ or relevant office. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.
The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.
The post requires travel within the UK to deliver training at the JRCC and HQ, Southampton. Additional travel maybe required to other locations to deliver training and liaise with stakeholders.
Successful candidates will be expected to undertake a medical for this role, please see the attached document.
There will be a requirement to undertake Continuous Professional Development as required. Levels of qualification will need to be maintained.
This post is offered on a fixed term basis of 12 months with a possibility of an extension or being made permanent.
Permanent Civil Servants will not be expected to change their employment status from permanent to fixed term appointment. OGD applicants will be appointed on inward loan and subject to the terms of the agreed inward loan agreement.
Internal applicants will be appointed on inward loan and subject to the terms of the agreed inward loan agreement. The expectation is that you will return to your previous post at the end of the loan period, which will need to be agreed with your line manager in advance.
If you're employed by a non-departmental public body (NDPB) by moving jobs this will involve a change of employer and you may break the statutory rules on continuity of employment.
About Operational Delivery Profession (ODP)
Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the largest and most diverse professional community across the Civil Service. Many of us will have an association with several professional communities or specialisms, ODP applies to all public facing roles / or a role that is primarily aligned to supporting the work of those with public facing roles. All critical to the delivery of UK public services.
Benefits
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.
Click here to get a copy of the MCA Staff Benefits Brochure
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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.How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Within your CV and personal statement please demonstrate your knowledge and experience of:
- Relevant experience and qualifications in Search and Rescue, Technical Rescue, Maritime Operations or Navigation.
- A recognised professional teaching/training qualification and/or demonstrable experience of working within an educational/training environment.
- A proven track record of establishing a professional working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Your personal statement will be limited to a maximum of 1000 words.
It is essential when submitting your personal statement that you provide as much detail as possible, and utilise the full word count given, against the essential criteria outlined below as this will be used in conjunction with your CV to assess candidate suitability to move to the next round in the recruitment process.
The sift is due to take place on 21st & 22nd March 2024.
Interviews/assessments are likely to be held from w/c 1st April 2024.
This interview could be conducted online via Teams or face to face at one of our offices. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
- An interview.
- A presentation.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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
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.