Armourer - Training Assessor

Job Title:            Armourer – Training Assessor 
Location:            Tidworth – Multi Site 
Compensation:  £35,000 + Benefits
Role Type:          Full time / Permanent plus Hybrid working arrangements
Role ID:               SF59783

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Armourer – Training Assessor based from either our Tidworth, Colchester, Wattisham, Huntingdon, Saffron Walden, Woodbridge or Dereham sites.

The role

As a Armourer – Training Assessor you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll assess, monitor and sample learner output in order to prove competency for the Engineering Diploma and BTEC
 
Day to day, you’ll conduct regular learner reviews checking progression. Administer documentation and invigilate tests in order for the learner to achieve the full Engineering Qualifications as laid down in the Apprenticeship Framework and Standards. 

No prior training experience is required, just good communication skills and a willingness to be developed into the role.
 

• Setting and reviewing progressive training objectives, mentoring, assessment and verification of Functional Skills / Vocational programmes with learners as per caseload and contractual requirements. 
• Monitor student progress toward achievement and give feedback where appropriate.
• To instruct, monitor, assess/verify and invigilate tests for Vocational qualifications in Engineering at level 2/3 where necessary.

This role is full time permanent role working 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working. Where you will manage your own diary to meet with the learners. 

Essential experience of the Armourer – Training Assessor:  

• Previous experience of working as a gunsmith, firearms instructor, official at a firing range etc
• Good communication skills
• Clear proactive approach to planning in order to achieve results.
• Be proficient in the use of IT (hardware/software) within the workplace.
• Qualifications for the Armourer – Training Assessor:
• Industry related qualifications such as Diplomas, BTECs minimum level 3
   

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International 

For over a century Babcock  has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 28/10/24

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