Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Full time, part time, job share and flexible working where possible can be accommodated. This role is customer facing so there is an expectation that the successful candidate will be on site full time. Job Summary The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 12,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. The purpose of the role is to ensure the Defence driving license acquisition and testing is managed in line with the Defence Safety Authority’s Driver License Acquisition and Associated Training Manual and to ensure that the integrity of all driver theory and practical tests is maintained. This role is currently subject to Defence Licencing Testing Authority (DeLTA) Reorganisation, which seeks to restructure the DeLTA provision, including the transition from Regional Command (RC) to the Defence School of Transport (DST). It is not currently anticipated that the role will change. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description As the Defence Licence Acquisition Test Centre Supervisor, your main responsibilities will include: Responsible for the assurance and management of Defence Driving Examiners (DDE) (including check tests, Continuous Personal Development (CPD) & Examiner Driver Development (EDD), test routes, Theory Test Invigilators (TTI), and In House Theory Test Centre (IHTTC) Ensure the daily management of the test centre and workforce is effective, efficient, safe, and compliant, and complete the appropriate corrective action as required Be the point of Contact for Contract Driver Training (CDT) 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 stake-holders including but not limited to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Movement and Transport Safety Regulations (MTSR) and Defence School of Transport (DST) Complete and record all regulatory 1st Line of Defence Assurance (1LoDA) and support all 2nd LoDA and 3rd LoDA activity Implement staff performance appraisal and training in accordance with Policy, Rules and Guidance (PRG) and enable staff to achieve targets, competencies, and individual development Implement disciplinary, inefficiency and welfare procedures in accordance with PRG As the Defence Licence Acquisition Test Centre Supervisor, your main responsibilities will include: Responsible for the assurance and management of Defence Driving Examiners (DDE) (including check tests, Continuous Personal Development (CPD) & Examiner Driver Development (EDD), test routes, Theory Test Invigilators (TTI), and In House Theory Test Centre (IHTTC) Ensure the daily management of the test centre and workforce is effective, efficient, safe, and compliant, and complete the appropriate corrective action as required Be the point of Contact for Contract Driver Training (CDT) 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 stake-holders including but not limited to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Movement and Transport Safety Regulations (MTSR) and Defence School of Transport (DST) Complete and record all regulatory 1st Line of Defence Assurance (1LoDA) and support all 2nd LoDA and 3rd LoDA activity Implement staff performance appraisal and training in accordance with Policy, Rules and Guidance (PRG) and enable staff to achieve targets, competencies, and individual development Implement disciplinary, inefficiency and welfare procedures in accordance with PRG Person specification Essential Be a qualified, experienced Driving Examiner, having completed a recognised course Must hold a UK issued photocard driving licence with Full Category B entitlement for a minimum of 3 years with: No serious endorsements (no more than 3 current penalty points) 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 CE entitlement for a minimum of 3 months (with no restrictions ie. Code 102) Desirable Hold a UK issued photocard driving licence with Full Category D (Coach) entitlement for a minimum of 3 months (with no restrictions ie. Code 102) Previous experience of Licence Acquisition Testing (LAT) supervision in the MOD Documentary evidence of licences held will be required at interview. If not already held, the successful candidate 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: No serious endorsements (no more than 3 current penalty points). 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 CE entitlement for a minimum of 3 months (with no restrictions ie. Code 102). Documentary evidence of licences held will be required at interview. Qualifications Be a qualified, experienced Driving Examiner, having completed a recognised course. 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 Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 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 Pension contribution: 28.97% 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 Free parking 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 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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. At application you will be asked to provide a personal statement of 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. You will also be assessed against the following behaviour - Managing a Quality Service Applications will be sifted using all elements listed above, but in the event of a high number of applications, a sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour only: Managing a Quality Service. At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours - Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service At interview you will also be required to complete a Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) Driving Assessment to demonstrate a level of LGV driving competence to qualify as a Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO). Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held in person at Merville Barracks, Colchester. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. 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 for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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 to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements 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) 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) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact Name : Rick Haynes Email : Ricky.Haynes430@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.