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The Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration (DCLPA) delivers training to all Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force service personnel in Supply, Distribution, Driving, Catering, Policing & Guarding and Personnel Administration.

The college is made up of 3 schools; Defence School of Logistics and Administration (DSLA) predominantly based at Worthy Down; Defence School of Policing and Guarding (DSPG) in Southwick Park; and Defence School of Transport (DST) at Leconfield. The college headquarters is also based at Worthy Down – a newly built, modern campus in Hampshire.

The Personnel Administration Training Wing (PATW) within the Defence School of Logistic and Administration (DSLA) are looking for a Military Personnel Administration Instructor to join their dynamic team. The role is based out of the Worthy Down site and you will be delivering training to Army, Navy and RAF students.

This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week. Working from home opportunities are available around the training schedule.

Are you looking for a new teaching or education opportunity? Or have you worked in an administration environment and now want a new challenge? This could be the role for you!

We are looking for individuals who have good communication skills, are innovative and thrive on working in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for progression if you have worked in an administration role.

The ideal candidate understands the delivery of personnel administration and has some training experience. That said, training in both subject matter and delivery techniques will be provided, including our Defence Specific Trainer course.

Working in a department which is always in demand by instructors and students alike, you will be able to work with a team but able to act on your own initiative too.

You will typically instruct courses of 8-12 students in a range of topics from administering leave, pay , and appraisals.

Courses typically range from 1-3 weeks, although sometimes you might deliver a short specialist subject module on a longer course.

Between courses there is time for planning, preparation and personal development.

Training is formally planned over a financial year, but is generally organised into academic term blocks, with Christmas, Easter and Summer leave periods. Individual flexibility can be achieved.

Most training is delivered face to face to residential students at Worthy Down in a modern classroom environment. Some training is delivered remotely, via applications such as MS Teams.

You will be supported by existing experienced staff, both military and civilian to develop as a trainer and to build the depth and breadth of your subject knowledge to increase the range and variety of courses you can teach. When not teaching, the team has a large open office area where collaborative working, and mutual support can take place in a happy, fun, and friendly environment.

Visits to military units can be arranged to enhance your understanding of the roles being trained, as required.

All staff are provided a laptop to enable delivery of training and preparation of course material.

It is essential that candidates have a good level of IT skill as they will be required to extensively use MS Office applications.

It is advantageous, though not essential, if applicants;

• Have previous experience of a training environment.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• 10 minute presentation demonstrating presenting/communication skills on a topic of your choice.

As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

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, including hybrid working
• Use of on-site gym and sports facilities, and the opportunity to participate in site physical training activities and events (subject to insurance)
• Access to a variety of coffee shops and food outlets
• Opportunity to join the ‘Mess’ attend a variety of events – onsite and externally
• 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
• In Year Reward Schemes
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Free on-site parking

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. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.

Discover my benefits- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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.

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. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

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-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Job contact :

Name :
Adrian Corrie-Ward
Email :
[email protected]

Recruitment team

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