Catterick Garrison, DL9 3PS Due to this being a Customer-Facing role, this role is to be on-site 100% of the time. Job Summary The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, with responsibility for an annual budget of over £10bn, the Army is a major part of the Ministry of Defence and one of its largest operating centres who employ around 12,000 Civil Servants located at over 300 locations supporting the 110K regular and reserve soldiers across the Army. This Civil Service workforce is diverse, 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. The Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Catterick is responsible for training all Army Infantry Troops. The Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) is employed in the Physical Development (PD) Wing within ITC. The mission of ITC is to deliver trained & motivated service personnel in a broad range of infantry-specific capabilities, ensuring that the Infantry is at the core of the Army; from peacekeeping to combat operations. ITC consists of 3 battalions, all working in unity to deliver Basic Training (BT), Initial Trade Training (ITT) and Subsequent Trade Training (STT). This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description As the SIO, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive physical training in accordance with Army Physical Training Policy. Your primary duties will include preparing and conducting both indoor and outdoor physical training sessions in alignment with the Army Physical Training System (APTS). This includes a variety of activities such as: strength & conditioning, loaded marches, battle PT sessions, and obstacle course lessons. You will also organise, and lead Army physical training tests conducted within BT and ITT. Additionally, you will provide induction training to all Civil Servants wanting to use the gymnasium facilities. Furthermore, you will fulfil any other duties or responsibilities under the direction of the Master at Arms (MAA), a Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC) Commissioned Officer. Key Responsibilities: Deliver safe and progressive physical training to all Infantry soldiers undergoing BT and ITT. Instruct, oversee and record all BT and ITT physical development matters pertaining to their designated platoon or activity. Deliver and record physical training testing to the permanent staff of ITC. Carry out the duties of an All Arms Physical Training Instructor (AAPTI (if required)). Assist with the practical delivery of adventurous training with permanent staff or recruits. Carry out daily maintenance of physical development equipment. Organise, support and deliver UK Armed Forces, Army, National or Regional & Unit Sports. Carry out any additional tasks given by the Chain of Command. Operate Independently to a formalised physical training programme when directed. The Infantry is the spearhead of the Army, and they are required to be both physically and mentally robust. The SIO will be required to deliver and lead physical training of an arduous nature and must also demonstrate the attributes expected of every Infantry recruit. As the SIO, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive physical training in accordance with Army Physical Training Policy. Your primary duties will include preparing and conducting both indoor and outdoor physical training sessions in alignment with the Army Physical Training System (APTS). This includes a variety of activities such as: strength & conditioning, loaded marches, battle PT sessions, and obstacle course lessons. You will also organise, and lead Army physical training tests conducted within BT and ITT. Additionally, you will provide induction training to all Civil Servants wanting to use the gymnasium facilities. Furthermore, you will fulfil any other duties or responsibilities under the direction of the Master at Arms (MAA), a Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC) Commissioned Officer. Key Responsibilities: Deliver safe and progressive physical training to all Infantry soldiers undergoing BT and ITT. Instruct, oversee and record all BT and ITT physical development matters pertaining to their designated platoon or activity. Deliver and record physical training testing to the permanent staff of ITC. Carry out the duties of an All Arms Physical Training Instructor (AAPTI (if required)). Assist with the practical delivery of adventurous training with permanent staff or recruits. Carry out daily maintenance of physical development equipment. Organise, support and deliver UK Armed Forces, Army, National or Regional & Unit Sports. Carry out any additional tasks given by the Chain of Command. Operate Independently to a formalised physical training programme when directed. The Infantry is the spearhead of the Army, and they are required to be both physically and mentally robust. The SIO will be required to deliver and lead physical training of an arduous nature and must also demonstrate the attributes expected of every Infantry recruit. Person specification Essential Skills Required: Experience working as a Physical Training Instructor. Passionate about nurturing and training potential soldiers. Highly motivated, able to function and contribute to a large team whilst meeting the demands of delivering physical training to a large audience. Military Physical Training Instructor (PTI) or civilian physical Trainer (PT) qualification with a recognised UK governing body. Desirable Skills: History or knowledge of physical training across the Tri-service. Sports science degree. Knowledge and understanding of the Army Physical Training System (APTS). Qualifications Military Physical Training Instructor (PTI) or civilian physical Trainer (PT) qualification with a recognised UK governing body. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Delivering at Pace Leadership We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Working Together Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 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 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 stage you will be assessed against the following: Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and qualification details Personal Statement - no more than 250 words detailing your Physical Training Instructor experience. Behaviour - Working Together Applications will be sifted using the above that have been chosen for this campaign. If you pass the application stage, you will be invited to a selection day. The purpose of this event is to allow you the opportunity to demonstrate your competency as a physical training instructor. You will be expected to undertake the Soldier Conditioning Assessment (SCA) and achieve the Army physical training instructor fitness standard. This is a comprehensive assessment involving both indoor and outdoor exercises, designed to evaluate an individual's overall physical fitness across all fitness components. You will then deliver a 20-minute lesson to a large group under the supervision of Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructors (RAPTCI). If you pass the selection day process, you will be invited for an interview by the MAA on the same day. At interview stage you will be assessed against the following: CV Personal Statement Behaviours: Communicating & Influencing Delivering at Pace Developing Self & Others Leadership 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. 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. 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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 : Lee Hathaway Email : Lee.Hathaway368@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. 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