THE COMPANY
We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.
We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.
As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.
ROLE PURPOSE
* Responsible for the delivery of outputs contracted under the company’s DITG TDA analytical team task, including expert analysis of training requirements, training design and the delivery of updated training interventions.
* Provide expert analytic support to the DITG Training Delivery Authority in order to meet the current and future training requirements of Defence Intelligence, including capturing training requirements, designing training to meet these new requirements and updating existing training interventions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) scoping exercises, root cause analysis, training needs or role analysis, and Training Gap Analysis (TGA).
* Draft training documentation including Training Objectives, Training Options Analysis (TOA), and Formal Training Statements (FTS).
* Develop and maintain DSAT-compliant outputs such as Assessment Strategies, Assessment Specifications, and Lesson Specifications.
* Undertake quality control activities and provide support during course pilots, including INVAL participation and pilot reporting.
* Maintain a robust audit trail and version control folder for all assigned projects.
* Action feedback from external validations (EXVAL) and implement necessary updates to training design and documentation.
* Support the Training Requirements Authority (TRA) through stakeholder engagement and needs analysis.
* Collaborate with Training Providers to support the development of course programmes and documentation, including LSpecs (Part 2).
* Design and develop blended learning interventions, using a mix of virtual classrooms, e-learning, self-study, face-to-face instruction, and learning reinforcement tools.
* Incorporate social, collaborative, and community-based learning methodologies to improve learner engagement and impact.
* Research, evaluate, and integrate existing modular content into new or existing courseware, ensuring relevance and quality.
* Liaise with internal and external training design teams, Defence Learning Management Capability stakeholders, and e-learning providers to meet project timelines.
* Support and implement continuous improvement across training design and delivery processes.
* Ensure all outputs comply with JSP 822 and 898, and align with the Defence Intelligence Training Group’s Training Management System (TMS).
* Promote best practice, cost-awareness, and a strong security and safety culture in all training-related activities and deliverables.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Must be a UK national due to the nature of the role and associated security requirements.
* Experience of working within the defence sector, with an understanding of defence structures, terminology, and operational context.
* Experience of using Microsoft 365 tools for collaboration, document management, and productivity.
Desirable
* Experience of Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), including successful completion of DSAT (Manager) Course #1003, DTTT Course #2006, Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Course #9009, and Training Evaluation (Inval) Course #9006.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* For day-to-day activities, primary tasking for this role will be through the Company’s Ministry of Defence customer.
* Your primary place of work is stated above, however travel to other sites may be required in line with business need, including, but not limited to Inzpire sites, MoD premises, customer/supplier sites.
Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.
BENEFITS
* Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
* 30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) per year.
* Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
* Company Share Incentive Scheme.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
* Generous death in service (£100k).
* Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
* Business travel insurance.
* Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
* Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
* Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.
We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.