Army - Defence Licence Acquisition Test Centre Supervisor, Blandford Camp

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence, Civil Service workforce isdiverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff to support the British Army.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the Defence driving licence acquisition and testing is managed in line with the Defence Safety Authoritys Driver Licence Acquisition and associated Training Manual and to ensure that the integrity of all driver theory and practical tests is maintained.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

Job description

Responsible to the Driving Licence and Testing Authority (DeLTA) Supervisor for the assurance and management of Defence Driving Examiners (including check tests, Continuous Professional Development&Examiner Driver Development), test routes, Theory Test Invigilators, and In House Theory Test Centres.

Ensure the daily management of the test centre and workforce is effective, efficient, safe, and compliant, and complete the appropriate corrective action as required.

Point of Contact for Contract Driver Training management, planning, testing, and assurance requirements.

Ensure all test (theory and practical) applications meet and comply with legislation, MOD policy, and regulations.

Be prepared to consult with, support, and provide reports&information to internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency, Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency, Defence Land Safety Regulator, DeLTA Supervisor and Defence School of Transport.

Person specification

Essential Skills, Experience&Qualifications Required:

• Be a qualified, experienced Driving Examiner, having completed a recognised course.
• Excellent time keeping skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to proactively manage workloads and adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively, both verbally and written.

Desirable Skills, Experience&Qualifications Required:

• Previous experience of LAT supervision in the MOD.
• Hold a UK issued photocard driving license with Full Category D (Coach) entitlement for a minimum of 3 months (no restrictions i.e. Code 102)

Documentary evidence of licenses held will be required at interview.

If not already held, the you will be required to undertake and pass the Defence Driving Examiner course within 6 months of taking up post.

Licences
Must hold a UK issued photocard driving licence with Full Category B entitlement for a minimum of 3 years with:
a. No serious endorsements (no more than 3 current penalty points).
b. No serious convictions (drinking and driving) in the last 4 years (ie. 4 years from the last termination point of any ban).
Must have held a UK issued photocard driving licence with Full Category C entitlement for a minimum of 3 years.
Must have held a UK issued photocard driving licence with Full Category C+E entitlement for a minimum of 3 months(with no restrictions ie. Code 102).

Behaviours

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes 10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that theDepartment is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which couldimpacton those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare.Determineyour eligibility at .

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-handsmokeand supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy,Smokingand the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not bepermittedanywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors,visitorsand other non-MOD personnel. All applicantsseeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place ata number ofDefence Establishments.

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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Atapplication stageyou will be assessed against the following:

• Personal Statement - no more than 500 words aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and recent practical experience for the role against the person specification.
• Behaviour - Managing a Quality Service

Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted based on the evidence you provide in support of Managing a Quality Service.

The remaining elements will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift.

Atinterview stageyou will be assessed against the following:

• Behaviour - Developing Self and Others
• Behaviour - Communicating&Influencing
• Behaviour - Managing a Quality Service
• Complete a Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) Driving Assessment- to demonstrate a level of driving competence to qualify as a Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO). This is an assessment to ensure safe and competent handling of a vehicle and the skill set

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need toadviseus …