Training Operations Manager

Capita Fire & Rescue (CFR) and the Fire Service College form a key business unit within Capita’s Defence and National Preparedness sector.
In 2019 CFR began the delivery of the Defence Fire and Rescue Project (DFRP) - a first generation outsource of core components of the MOD's Defence Fire and Rescue capability. Providing and managing fire and rescue services at MOD fire stations located predominantly in the UK and responsible for the provision of fire and rescue training and the delivery of a fire prevention agenda across the MOD estate.
We are looking for a Training Operations Manager to lead on and be accountable for commissioning and managing the design, scheduling and delivery of training in accordance with DFRP Contract requirements.
This is a home-based role with travel required to the Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh for 2-3 days per week.
We’re truly committed to building a diverse and representative workforce and as part of our strategic plans we are aiming to accelerate gender and ethnic representation in leadership. As such we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

Job title:

Training Operations Manager

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on internal and client/customer-facing Training Governance
• Commissioning the design of training courses
• Ensuring all course design meet requirements, including DSAT compliance and relevant national fire regulation and guidance
• Accepting course design for delivery
• Overseeing and ensuring the delivery of Defence Fire and Rescue Training in compliance with the Training Requirements Authority’s specific requirements
• Attending meetings for Training Review Boards and Training Withdrawal Boards

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of commissioning complex training design and delivery requirements
• Expert working knowledge of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)
• Experience of managing large complex contracts, including financial management
• Ability to gain and maintain SC security clearance
• Must be available to work at the Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh for 2-3 times per week (accommodation available on site if required for these days)

About Defence Fire and Rescue

Capita are creating a world class Fire and Rescue Service with the UK Ministry of Defence. We are game changing the future of firefighting within Defence with significant investment in technology, including the introduction of 128 state of the art fire fighting vehicles, and creating the conditions to provide Defence with a balanced approach to managing fire risk through an improved Prevention, Protection and Response strategy. We care about the safety of every firefighter, which is why we have invested in innovative training technology at our Fire Service College, providing state of the art scenario-based training in a realistic training environment. We are committed to our UK Armed Forces, just as we are to protecting our firefighters, whilst ensuring that Defence's operational capability is always supported.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary of up to £72,000
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Home based with travel to site 2-3 days per week

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [email protected] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [email protected]

Location:

Moreton in Marsh - Fire Service College

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent