WARFARE TRAINING GROUP – TRAINING MANAGER

TOR provides a framework to assist in achieving objectives and clarifying accountability. Whilst approved TORs are a major contribution towards improved management, it is up to the individual leader to deliver effective and efficient outputs using leadership, professional ability, and management skills. Thus, TOR should not be seen as prescriptive and post holders are expected to exercise initiative and be innovative, which may require operating outside their TOR. In these circumstances post holders are not to be constrained by their TOR in achieving success but must ensure that their line manager is kept informed, along with OC WTG when appropriate.

WTG TM is responsible for the management of Defence Trainer Capability (DTC) as defined in JSP 822 Defence Direction and Guidance for Training and Education. The post holder (OR8 –OF2) must have recent experience as a Defence Systems Approach to Training Manager (DSAT (M)).

Purposes

Primary Purpose

• To manage Warfare Training Group (WTG) Defence Trainer Capability (DTC) on behalf of OC WTG.
• To manage mandated Defence Trainer and Supervisor workplace training iaw JSP 822.
• To manage trainer-specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) iaw JSP 822.
• To quality assure and monitor the maintenance of WTG DTC training delivery and professional standards in liaison with Team Fisher Education and Training Organisation (ETO).
• To lead and co-ordinate all WTG First- and Second-Party Audit (1PA / 2PA) activity and support additional training assurance requirements.
• To co-ordinate and deliver the WTG Induction Brief for all new joiners (AB – Cdr) to provide awareness of WTG routines, outputs and DSAT training governance processes.

Secondary Purposes

To maintain the currency, effectiveness and professional development of WTG Defence Trainers and Supervisors through the promotion and delivery of a teaching focused Continual Professional Development (CPD) plan.

To consult with the Education and Training Organisation (ETO) and Royal Navy Leadership Academy (RNLA) Coaching Centre of Excellence to ensure Defence Trainers and Trainees are afforded appropriate levels of educational and coaching support during training.

To consult with the Education and Learning hub for the provision of Specific Learning Difference (SpLD) signposting, screening, and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) generation to provide additional support Phase 2 and 3 trainees.

 To ensure Defence Trainers, Supervisors and Managers (DT, DTS, DSAT (M)) comply fully with DSAT and contracted (Team Fisher) training policies and direction as defined in JSP 822 and Training Management Group (TMG) Quality Management System (QMS).

 To attend, and as required, represent OC WTG at Training Management Group (TMG) training governance and working group meetings. This includes but not limited to Warfare Statement of Training Requirement (SOTR) screening, Pre-Customer Executive Board Working Group (Pre-CEB WG) and TMG Regional Management inputs.

To function as WTG Point of Contact for First- and Second-Party Audits (1PA / 2PA) and related Training Assurance Visits (TAVs).

To represent WTG at MWS Care and Welfare Steering Group and Quality Improvement Working Group meetings.

Organisation

WTG TM operates within the organisational structure at Annex A.

Accountability

WTG TM is accountable to 2iC for the day-to-day management of DTC, and to OC WTG for overall group DTC output.

Authority

WTG TM is authorised to:

• Consult directly with TE OICs including HMTU (Devonport) and Royal Navy Schools of Aircraft and Fighter Control on all issues relating to DTC and training governance.
• Consult directly with individual DT, DTS, and DTMs to maintain DTC compliance as defined in JSP 822.
• Consult directly with contracted (Team Fisher) training support stakeholders on all matters affecting WTG DTC output.
• Compile, promulgate and execute a WTG CPD training programme to assist DTs in achieving their mandated 5 hours (minimum) CPD on an annual basis.
•  Consult directly with Director Personnel and Training (Dir P&T) Training Management Group (TMG) assurance stakeholders on all matters relating to WTG 1PA and 2PA activities.
•  Attend WTG Management Group Meetings and present TM related matters as part of the standing agenda.
•  Consult directly with MCTS WO on all matters relating to MCTS training governance.

Principal Tasks

WTG TM is responsible for the following outputs:

 To administer WTG DTC to ensure outputs adhere to training policy and standards.

 To co-ordinate WTG 1PA and 2PA Action Plan and associated Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) activities.

 To co-ordinate DTM & DTS Shareholder meetings monthly to promote coherence and best practice across the group.

 To attend WARSKILLS TE meetings and present TM matters as part of the standing agenda.

 To co-ordinate WTG Coaching Advisory Support Team (CAST) output and maintain a WTG CAST SQEP database. This task will require regular liaison with the RNLA Coaching Cell.

 To provide TM advice and seek Training Requirement and Delivery Authority (TRA & TDA) guidance on behalf of TE OiCs.

 To deputise for OIC WARSKILLS during periods of absence / non-availability.

Must be an OR8-OF2 of ANY specialisation. 

OF3 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF2.

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

 Competencies

 The following mandatory training and JPA competences are required for this position:

• Miscellaneous | Defence Training Manager | Joint |
• Divisional Officer and Management Course | RNLA 106 | Navy |
• Warrant Officer Staff Course | RNLA 111 | Navy |
• ILM Level 3 (Practitioner) and Level 5 (Co-ordinator) Coaching

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.

EOS with transfer to List-4 Applications are to be submitted to (NAVY PEOPLE-CM RES CPO) Nicholas.Hatton869@mod.gov.uk with a cc address of (NAVY PEOPLE-CM RES FTRS WO1) Daz.Bale225@mod.gov.uk, stating the specific role applied for, for which an EoS with transfer to List-4 is sought. FTRS applications received that 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.

• 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), do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role.

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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