Training Support Officer

Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
HM Naval Base Clyde is a Nuclear Authorised site which complies with the full suite of nuclear authorised conditions of which Authorised Condition 10 (Training), is pertinent to this role.

The Business Directorate at HMNB Clyde provides an overarching governance function a broad range of business functions and specialist professional help to support the respective output areas

Part of the Business Directorate, the Clyde Training & Development (CTD) team deliver and support site wide training to entitled HMNB Clyde staff, both service and civilian. Advice and guidance on training policy and funding of external learning is also provided

This post is advertised for 37 hours per week

The Clyde Training and Development (CTD) Team sits within the Business Directorate at HM Naval Base Clyde. The Business Directorate provides an overarching governance function across HMNB Clyde and a broad range of business functions and specialist professional help to support the respective output areas.

The Clyde Training & Development (CTD) team delivers and supports site wide training to entitled HMNB Clyde staff, both service and civilian. Advice and guidance on training policy and funding of external learning is also provided.

The Training Support Officer (TSO) is responsible for providing all necessary administrative support to enable the successful delivery of site wide training. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Co-ordinate and process all requests for training facilitated by CTD; issue joining instructions produce and issue course certificates. Completing TAFMIS, Baseline and all Excel spreadsheets.
• Maintain training records for mandatory, nuclear, and external statistics to assist in the production of management information.
• Arrange security clearance for trainers and delegates as necessary and escort duties as required.
• Maintain and reproduce course materials; maintenance of training equipment.
• Processing of Invoices for payment and maintenance of associated documentation Process external training applications to comply with L2020 framework.
• Responsibility for the use of CTD facilities including room bookings and the setting up of classrooms.
• CTD Asset management and replenishment.
• Performing ad hoc training support tasking as directed by LDA.

The TSO is a customer facing role therefore a high level of customer service, prioritisation and interpersonal skills will be required. The use of IT systems including a TMIS system and MODNET for day-to-day business will necessitate a good standard of IT literacy, especially the use of standard MS Office packages. There will be occasions to attend/support offsite training therefore a driving licence would be desirable. The TSO role is an integral part of the training team therefore a flexible approach to workload and supporting colleagues are key to undertaking this role.

Normal business hours are between 0800-1700 dependant on business requirements. Application of the flexible working scheme needs to take this into account. Please note the TORs are also under review at the moment although will not change significantly.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance.

We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including sports facilities, Swimming Pool, Ski and Board Centre, Internet Cafe, Hair Salon, Post Office, Bowling Alley, Staff Canteen, Sailing Centre and Clyde Cinema, onsite Car Parking.

HMNB Clyde also has an assisted travel scheme covering multiple routes ranging from Glasgow, Inverclyde and surrounding areas. HMNB Clyde is close to local transport links and we promote car share schemes.

The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme. Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.

Navy Command offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships, that you can undertake as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship, you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience and wider skills required for their job and future career.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

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ALLOWANCES

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Please note:

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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Job contact :

Name :
Becky Bennett
Email :
becky.bennett134 at mod.gov.uk
Telephone :
0300 166 4825

Recruitment team :

Email :
DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3 at mod.gov.uk