Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing over 28,000 people across the world. Babcock offer a hugely diverse number of career options.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation recognised for their outstanding training performance and a desire to instruct, guide and deliver subject matter expertise. As a maritime trainer of choice Babcock has been delivering world-class support for two decades to the Royal Navy and commercial customers both in the UK and Internationally.This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology within the military environment and train the next generation through their service career.
 
 
General Description of Role:
 
To provide accreditation assurance practices in support of NS apprenticeship programmes.
To deliver high quality assessment in line with Company standards and contractual requirements.
 
FOAP (T) operates within an era of severe budgetary pressure for the MoD; as such all employees are required to:
 

• Continually improve the way they contribute to the business
• Ensure that they are best equipped to support future change
• Ensure that they work in an effective collaborative manner with MoD staff, displaying the appropriate behaviours at all times

 
 
Main Tasks:
 

• To provide apprenticeship/award Programme training delivery and support services for the MWS output measurements.
• Under the Supervisors authorisation, work closely with the RN and National Authorities/Agencies, to ensure a consistent and compliant apprenticeship and occupational awards delivery output.
• Maintain apprenticeship/award documentation to meet RN and external Authority/Agency quality control and contract requirements.
• As directed by the Manager/Supervisor, conduct apprenticeship/award quality control activities to ensure service outputs. (This may include travel and over night stay)
• Seek Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives within the Business output areas. Maximise performance delivery, innovative new approaches to deliver savings. Feeding back to the Training Delivery Team Supervisor (MWS Frameworks/Standards).
• Deliver Functional Skills as loading requires (This will be a development requirement dependant on SQEP qualifications held)
• Maintain currency and SQEP in line with technical experience, and quality practices
• To be responsible for the duty of care of trainees under your control.
• Ensure Company health, safety and environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times for all employees and trainees under your direction

 
 
Technical Experience and Qualifications:
 
Essential:
 

• Qualified to L3 or equivalent in an ICT/Communications competency or have 5 years proven Communications/ICT experience, as a NCO or above, within the Armed Services.
• Management qualification L3 or equivalent or 5 years proven management experience as an NCO or above within the Armed Services.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Assessor Award Qualification (A1/2 or equivalent)
• ECDL or equivalent demonstrable proficiency in using IT (hardware/software) within the workplace

 
Desirable:
 

• ILM Level 3 Award (Workplace Coaching)
• IQA (Verifier) Award Qualification (V1 or equivalent)
• Teaching Qualification Level 4 or equivalent

 
Essential requirements marked by an asterisk (*) will be required to fully meet the job role competencies. If not held by a successful applicant, CPD will be provided, supported and developed by the company. Desirable requirements marked by an asterisk (*) will be longer term expected/planned development CPD, in post, to support the wider and future business.  Again provided and supported by the company.
 
 
Training Delivery Skills Profile:
 

• Demonstrates a knowledge and application of relevant learning theories
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and others within and outside the organisation
• Demonstrates effective planning and teaching in the learning environment
• Possesses sufficient knowledge to respond to learners needs; professionally as a technical subject matter expert; educationally as a training practitioner and practically as a mentor or coach
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in the learning environment
• Demonstrates effective coaching skills in the learning environment
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of assessment methods and can design these as appropriate in order to measure the effectiveness of the training against stated training objectives
• Provides effective learner advice, guidance and support

 
 
Behavioural and Leadership Competency Profile:
 

• Leading Performance - strives for excellence in all actions
• Leading Innovation and Change - demonstrates a willingness to adjust ideas or perceptions based on changing demands and conditions
• Leading People and Teams - willingly cooperates and puts in extra effort when needed to help others
• Leading Customer Focus - recognises the importance of the customer to the business
• Leading Culture - actively contributes to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination and fair to everyone

 
 
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Carries out any other appropriate task that may be required from time to time
• Employees are responsible for their own Health and Safety and that of work colleagues and also trainees in their care
• The nature of RN training requires a high degree of flexibility for all FOAP staff; there may be a requirement for travel between FOAP delivery sites within the UK

 
 
Location:
 
You will be supporting the delivery of professional training in the RN's principle training facility near Portsmouth.
 
Situated on the south coast of England, Portsmouth is a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city. From the pomp and ceremony of its proud naval and maritime heritage, to towering world-class visitor attractions, museums and galleries, unique shopping destinations, great places to eat and miles of beautiful waterfront, Portsmouth offers something for everyone. It has excellent transport links and is around an hour from London by road.
 
 
Security Clearance:
 
All applicants must have or be able to obtain SC security clearance.
 
 
 
Company Information:
 
This role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. The Marine Sector delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services. Ranging from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training delivered through unique owned and managed infrastructure to defence and civil customers across the globe.
 
Babcock International Group is committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. 
 
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fit your specific needs. 
 
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to two week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here .
 
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Investing in People:
 
Babcock is fully committed to train and develop its staff to achieve its business goals. The Job Specification is the starting document in the process of ensuring the Job Holder understands what is expected, the specific duties and responsibilities on which their performance is judged.
 

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