72472 - Trainer - Non-Operational (Operational Training)
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
Job Title – Trainer - Non-Operational (Operational Training)
Positions available: 1
About the Group
The Ministry of Justice’s People Group is here to support the organisation by enabling its people to be the best that they can be. We are continuously reviewing and enhancing the services we provide across the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to ensure the delivery of high-quality services for our customers.
MoJ People Group has a team of over 1400 committed and capable professionals delivering people services across the Justice family. At the heart of delivering these services, are our people.
About the role
The successful candidate will be based at Holme House Learning Centre, Cleveland, TS18 2QU or Ranby Learning Centre Retford, DN22 8FT, delivering training within the North East and Yorkshire regions. Positions are regionally based to enable us to cost effectively utilise Trainer resources, predominantly in region, to deliver to local prisons. Where demand dictates, Trainers will need to be able to travel to other regions.
This is a trainer role, based within MoJ People Group's Learning and Development Team.
The job holder will be responsible for delivery of approved training to HMPPS and external customers.
Reporting directly to the Delivery Manager this role is integral to delivering high quality provision and consistent standards of learning across training delivery and contribute to the associated development of new and existing products and resources.
The purpose of this role is to deliver a range of learning services that build workforce capability in line with the strategic training plan objectives and ensure that all quality assurance procedures and requirements are met.
The jobholder will be required to deliver training when and where it is required, utilising a range of L&D venues and other nominated HMPPS/MOJ facilities.
The jobholder will be required through the delivery of training to develop relationships and engage with L&D, MoJ and HMPPS colleagues to ensure that delivery meets the current and future needs of the business. They will demonstrate and promote an understanding of the L&D Operating Model.
The jobholder will be expected to travel and stay away overnight as required to meet the requirements of the role and needs of the business in a cost and time effective manner.
Summary
The job holder has significant responsibility for ensuring that learning products and services are delivered to a high-quality standard across HMPPS, the contracted out estate and other external customers as required. The post requires engagement with customers from the stakeholder groups and Awarding Bodies where applicable.
Working alongside L&D colleagues and Awarding Bodies where applicable, the job holder will ensure that they deliver a standardised high-quality learning offer. Focusing on knowledge, skills and behaviours they will facilitate the development of individuals capability, enabling leaners to carry out their role safely and professionally in a challenging environment.
The jobholder will be responsible for assessing the capability of learners through approved processes.
The job holder will be accountable for ensuring they work collaboratively and appropriately within the L&D Operating Model providing products and services.
The job holder is responsible for the delivery of and contribution to the design of innovative learning products, embedding and evidencing best practice to promote continuous improvement and development of people capability.
The jobholder will undertake compliance activities in line with the L&D Quality Strategy to evidence the delivery of a learner centric experience. They will be responsible for ensuring that their delivery of training adheres to the requirements of the robust internal and external (where applicable) quality assurance processes, evidencing effective and impactful delivery.
The job holder is responsible for maintaining their own professional development activities, to build their knowledge and skills in order to contribute to an innovative, modern learning delivery experience.
This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibility.
This is an HEO post. The individual is required to work collaboratively with colleagues across L&D. They will be expected to make decisions within the defined limits of existing policies, procedures and processes, referring up to the Line Manager as required. They will be encouraged to offer workable solutions to ensure the smooth delivery of training. They will have a direct impact on the performance of their area of the organisation through their delivery role and their specialist knowledge and expertise. They will have influence on improving delivery output, raising the quality of service, building the capability of learners and enhancing organisational credibility.
Essential Technical and Experience skills required:
• Strong organisational, planning, time management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Customer focused approach to service delivery.
• Proficient in relevant MS-Office Applications.
• English and Maths Level 2
Desirable:
• Understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools
• Experience of quality assurance within a work based learning environment.
• Formal training/teaching qualification. If none held, the job holder must be willing to commit to gaining a qualification within the first 12 months.
Security clearance:
• All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
• All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS.
• All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.
Application process
You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework.
Sift
Please provide examples of how you have met each one of the behaviours listed below:
Developing Self and Others (lead behaviour)
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
We will assess a Statement of Suitability demonstrating any key skills, experience or knowledge that you feel are transferrable to this role.
You will confirm that you have Technical skills of functional Level 2 Maths and English qualification. Evidence will be required at interview stage.
You will show the Experience you have so please can you describe how you are proficient in the use of MS-Office Applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams?
Please also refer to the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
Should we receive a large number of applications, we will sift primarily on the lead behaviour of Developing Self and Others. Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview, testing both behaviours and strengths.
Candidates invited to Interview
Please note that interviews will be face to face at Newbold Revel, Rugby. During the interview, we will be assessing you on the Behaviours below and Strengths from the Success Profiles framework. You will also be asked to prepare a 10 minute presentation. Further details will be provided to candidates invited to interview.
Developing Self and Others (lead behaviour)
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Flexible working hours
The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.
There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Training
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Networks
The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
Eligibility
Staff on fixed term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition.
Support
- A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
- To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
- To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.
You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
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To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why.
For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:
- You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
- You were studying abroad
- You were living overseas with parents
In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.
Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.
We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.
Application form stage assessments
Interview stage assessments
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
· UK nationals
· nationals of the Republic of Ireland
· nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
· individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
· Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
This Vacancy is closed to applications.