Job description for Through Life Support Training Requirements Officer

Are you seeking a rewarding career? Fascinated by submarines? Join the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) as a Through Life Support Training Requirements Officer and play a crucial role in designing and procuring vital capabilities for the Royal Navy.

As part of our Training Group within the Trident Systems Project Team, you’ll be assisting in delivering essential tools, parts, and in-service support. You will assist with the training design and development, where you’ll craft and deliver comprehensive training programs using a systems approach to training, identifying gaps and providing detailed Training Needs Analysis reports.

You’ll work alongside a diverse team of civilian Training Designers, a Royal Navy Subject Matter Expert, and collaborate with government employees, contractors, and military personnel from both the UK and the US. You will coordinate various stakeholders to align with the Authority’s strategic goals and ensure efficient delivery of training requirements.

This position is 100% site-based, but you’ll also enjoy opportunities for regular and varied travel across the UK and internationally, visiting Naval Bases, military and training establishments, and industrial suppliers.

Eligible applicants may receive the Trident Specialist Allowance (TSA) or Trident Chartership Allowance (TCA), which are non-contractual, non-consolidated, discretionary payments and may be withdrawn at any time.

At the SDA, we offer more than just a job—we offer a journey. We are committed to your professional development, providing extensive training and development opportunities. Immerse yourself in a community that values learning, innovation, and quality. Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and celebrate diversity through our extensive range of staff networks.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference. Your journey starts here.

Nationality, visas, and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Join with SC clearance and obtain DV once in post:

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. You’ll join us once Security Check (SC) clearance is obtained, and then the more enhanced DV checks will continue after you’ve started your employment. If SC clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and creating innovative training solutions, incorporating new methods, media, and technologies to meet evolving role requirements
• Operating and leveraging Learning Management Systems (LMS) expertise to serve as a management advisor, analysing Trident Systems and producing comprehensive reports
• Reviewing and integrating suitable media into US-supplied courseware, manage documentation quality, and ensure compliance with Defence training guidelines
• Overseeing the training pipeline, endorsing Training Authority Documents, conducting Training Design Reviews, and aligning with the System Training and Professionalisation Evaluation Strategy
• Assisting in tracking the Trident System Training Documentation for endorsement
• Advocating for support innovations that enhance the quality and efficiency of System Training, ensuring continuous improvement, assurance, and governance
• Taking a Defence Systems Approach to Training, aligning with MOD guidelines

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• A background of working in training analysis / design
• Experience in delivering continuous improvement activities
• Experience in delivering at pace to meet challenging project milestones in an external

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Design Support Capability Requirements – Practitioner
• Continuous improvement to optimise support – Supervised Practitioner level
• Communicating and influencing – CSBC3
• Managing a quality service – CSBC3

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,100, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/SDA-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. When two (or more) candidates are on equal interview scores, positions will be offered based on the scores assessed at interview, in this order – 1st) Technical competence, 2nd) CV Review, 3rd) Behaviour one, 4th) Behaviour two.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.