Army Training Unit (North) Validation Officer - Strensall

Domestic Considerations, RSDs: The post offers a high attendance level and hybrid working days when appropriate, and and encouraged to work upwards of 48 RSDs per year. Working pattern is two weekends per month and may involve some week day work, especially during consolidated courses. Army Reserve post, advertised and based as NORTH YORKSHIRE but will require regular attendance at the Altcar site in MERSEYSIDE, and overnight duty as required.

The role: Working to the level of SO3. Responsible for maintaining the professional standards, a Continuous Improvement SME appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities:

1.  Aid in the management of the unit QS, including the Training Quality Manual, continuous improvement (CI), InVal, and 1st Party assurance. 
2. Analyse and interpret the direction of senior leadership for Unit and Op Gp CI. Attend CPD pgms, symposiums and disseminate strategies.
3. Analyse InVal feedback and implement a training development plan. Deliver creative solutions by applying innovative thought process.
4. To advise the CO on all matters relating to trg delivery and standards. 
5. Identify CPD and CPPD trg opportunities. Research, design and deliver CPD in-line with best practice in adult T&E. Promote self-reflection.
6. Unit AIL responsible for ATM management and development in line with the Army Trainer Capability (ACSO 3228), WTS and associated policy.
7. Monitor and assure compliance of the BT Programme and Trg delivery against the Common Military Syllabus. 
8. Continual assessment of Trainers, providing feedback in order to reinforce the coaching and mentoring ethos and staff development.
   

Suitable & Recommended on last SJAR for Phase 1 training.

Gen | Dvr Lic Cat B | Joint| 

Instructional | Care of Trainees (COT) | Joint | (DLE e-Learning).

Instructional | Defence Trainer (DTc)|Joint| (or equivalent). Can be gained within an agreed timeline of taking post. 

Instructional|Army Instructional Leader (AIL)|Joint| Must be gained in an agreed time period of taking post.

Instructional|Trainer Mentor|Army| and or Instructional|Defence Instructor Monitoring and Evaluation|Joint|

Instructional | Defence Trainer (Phase 1 Or 2) |Joint|

ATU (North) trains the Army's next generation of Army Reserve soldiers. We deliver demanding, realistic but safe basic training that develops the character of our soldiers so that they can embark on their military career with confidence and a will to win. We teach the values and standards of the British Army using inspirational role models and ensure that our soldiers can do the basics brilliantly.

Our mission is:

To deliver trained and motivated Reserve soldiers to the Field Army and establish a centre of excellence in the North of England.

Further Information:

We are a satellite training location who offer reservist the ability to train locally in a modular fashion. The unit is small with approximately 70 personnel. With our HQ in Strensall and 2 training companies based in Strensall and Liverpool. We welcome and train reserve recruits from all over the UK.

This role will also give you the opportunity to undertake training courses that may not be available to you through your own unit, such as skill at arms, range qualifications, BCDT and Map Reading.

This is a reservist role that can offer upwards of 48 days per year, working pattern includes weekends and can involve weekdays and weekends during modular and consolidated courses.

Further information and Job Spec available on request, please contact Capt McKenna - 0151 929 3254

PPP & CV to be sent to:  Capt McKenna (Al.McKenna838@mod.gov.uk)

If you require a template for PPP and/or Mil CV, please contact Capt McKenna as above to request.