TMG TGAA EVAL ANALYST 1

Vacancy summary

Royal Navy
2121424
OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS, OR-8 - WO2
Chief Petty Officer, Staff Sergeant / Colour Sergeant, Warrant Officer 2

26/07/2026, 23:55 

May 2026
FTRS - Limited Commitment
2 YEARS
Robert.Milligan328@mod.gov.uk
Royal Navy, Royal Marines
Any
Any
HMS EXCELLENT (WEST BATTERY)
United Kingdom
Portsmouth

Vacancy detail

Details of Business Directorate

 

Training Management Group (TMG) is the People & Training sub-directorate responsible for the management of Individual Training across the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. TMG is also responsible for the effective running of the Selborne Contract, under which Team Fisher delivers most courses.

TMG is led by a 1* and made up of Regular and Reserve RN, RM and Civil Service personnel. We work alongside our Team Fisher colleagues (mainly Capita and Raytheon) on the same floor plate in West Battery at HMS EXCELLENT. You will need to forge strong working relationships with the various Training Requirements Authorities, Role Analysis team and Professions Managers as part of your remit.

The shared vision is ‘Better trained warfighters to the frontline, faster’ which requires high levels of collaboration among all parties.

Job Purpose - background and context 

 

You will join a dynamic group of Analysts employed by TMG in the Training Governance, Assurance, and Analytics (TGAA) team. TGAA is made up of Regular and Reserve RN and RM personnel, all of whom bring valuable service experience. The team is managed by an RN SO2.

This team predominately conducts External Validation (ExVal) projects but also conducts wider evaluation activity as required. Analysts also handle the daily flow of ‘unsolicited’ feedback submitted to the Training Feedback App (TFA) on SCIO.

All activity is supported by robust SOPs which are continuously optimised as the approach evolves to keep pace with the demands of modern training and changing operational context. This is underpinned by the Royal Navy’s Individual Training Evaluation Strategy (EStrat), which is owned by TGAA and found within Annex 95F to BR3(1).

By working collaboratively with stakeholders, particularly the Training Requirements Authority (TRA) and Team Fisher, TGAA acts as a key intermediary to drive rapid continuous improvement of our training to support the Royal Navy to Lead, Fight and Win.

 

General Tasks

 

  • Evaluate Individual Training against the core question of the extent to which it prepares personnel for their specified Role.
  • Integrate and analyse multiple data sources to triangulate findings, including InVal outputs, Team Fisher KPI data, TFA submissions, surveys and focus groups.
  • Develop, articulate and track evidence-based recommendations to address identified issues and improve training effectiveness.
  • Maintain robust information management practices and uphold data integrity in accordance with local SOPs.
  • Develop and sustain an effective stakeholder network, including maintaining accurate and current stakeholder records.
  • Prepare for, contribute to and attend meetings, both in-person and virtual, as required to support evaluation activity.
  • Support ExVal prioritisation activity in line with team direction and evolving operational requirements.
  • Plan and conduct visits to RN units, ships and establishments to enable workplace evidence gathering and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
  • Undertake additional duties as directed by Line Management in support of team outputs.
  • Join the HMS EXCELLENT Duty Roster as required by the establishment Executive.

Working Routine

 

This is not a virtual-only position, but high levels of flexibility are possible for working routine. While most of the team work in-person at least three days a week, other routines could be negotiated, such as attending in-person 1 week in 4.

 

Specific Responsibility 

Percentage

Plan, conduct and communicate External Validation (or broader Training Evaluation) projects for Individual Training in accordance with the EStrat (BRd 3(1) Ch95 Annex 95F), JSP 822 and local SOPs. This includes thorough stakeholder engagement and maintenance.

75%

Manage Training Feedback App submissions on SCIO in accordance with local SOPs.

10%

Provide consultancy and insight for stakeholders at meetings/briefs as a Training Evaluation SME.

5%

Participate in CPD, team development activities and SOP refinement efforts as directed.

5%

Undertake Duties at HMS EXCELLENT as required by the establishment Executive.

5%

 

AUTHORITY 

To deliver against these responsibilities, the role holder is authorised to liaise directly with any service person, department/establishment, contractor or external agency as required.

There is no line management responsibility associated with this role.

 

SUCCESS PROFILES 

Knowledge and experience:

a)    Knowledge of JSP 822 Defence Direction and Guidance for Training and Education and BRd 3 Naval Personnel Management (essential).

b)    Experience of developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (essential).

c)     Experience of managing and conducting projects or investigations in a Defence environment (desirable).

d)    Experience of training and/or education delivery or assurance in a RN or professional environment (desirable).

e)    Knowledge of good practice theories, tools and methodologies relating to effective training provision in a military context (desirable).

 

Behaviours:

a)    Communicating and Influencing.

b)    Seeing the Big Picture.

c)     Making Effective Decisions.

d)    Delivering at Pace.

e)    Tolerance of Ambiguity.

 

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT 

The post holder will be required to undertake all MOD and RN Mandatory Training as required by the role and by Defence policy.

The post holder will be required to maintain the currency of their knowledge and skills relating to training policy, standards, theories and methodologies through ongoing CPD.

Must be an OR7 - OR8 of ANY specialisation. OR6’ applicants with a positive recommendation in their most recent annual OJAR/SJAR may be considered for the role and the award of Acting Higher Rank (AHR). It is stressed that whilst a single positive recommendation will make you eligible for consideration, your entire OJAR/SJAR dossier will be considered for AHR in line with the principles of BR3(1) Part 8 and approval is not guaranteed.

OR9 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and wear the rank of OR8.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Competencies:


    • External Validation course (can be completed after starting).
    • Confident IT skills such as Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Copilot/AI (essential).
    • Audit course (desirable).
    • In date for all NCL/DMT mandatory training (can be completed after starting).
    • Audit course (desirable).

    Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

    Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

    Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

    The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.


    INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

    NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

    Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

    Any member of the Maritime Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC in accordance with the following:

    Maritime Reserves:.

    Members of the Maritime Reserves require a Final Date in Service beyond the expected period of the commitment they are applying for. Applicants who do not have sufficient service remaining are to submit an application for EOS with transfer to List-4 status prior to applying for the role, iaw CMR TM 35/24.  FTRS applications received from SP whose MR Tx date is not beyond the expected period of the job opportunity and who do not have a concurrent EOS with transfer to List 4 application in progress will be rejected during the initial sift process.

    Applications for EOS with transfer to List 4 status will not be accepted within 8 weeks of the applicant’s current Final Date in Service.

    RFR (Ex-Regulars):

    Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

    Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

    Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

    • Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, may be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
    • Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

    Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

    Applications from those above normal FTRS/ADC retirement age (60) will be considered by exception.

    Medical/Dental

     

    Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Minimum medical categories are contained in BR3(2) 1107.

     

    • A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

     

    Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB) with a JMES contained either L6 or M6, do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role. Those discharged with a lower JMES will be considered on a case by case basis.

     

    Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

    Pension Issues. 

    Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

    Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

    Transition between TCoS. 

    Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

    Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

     Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

      • RNFT/PES

      Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT/PES, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

       Annual Salary and Leave. 

      Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

      Allowances.

      Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 752 however the following should be noted:

      Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

      Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC), and those on FTRS(LC), (HC) and ADC are eligible to HDT if they are assigned to Inner London (defined as a five mile radius of Charing Cross). 

      Accommodation.

      Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

      Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

      Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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