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Aviation Security Trainer - Flexible Working Available

Employer
Department For Transport
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£42,003
Closing date
29 Sep 2020

Job Details

We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.

Are you an experienced aviation security professional with an understanding of training principles?

Would you like the opportunity to work with key delivery partners across government and industry to help set the overseas aviation security agenda?


If so, we are looking for an Aviation Security Trainer to join us at the Department for Transport (DfT), and we’d love to hear from you.

We will look to you to develop and maintain DfT’s international aviation security training programme to ensure that all of our aviation security experts receive the training they require to enable them to carry out their roles effectively.

Job description

Aviation Security International Operations (ASIO) is a division that has expanded at a significant rate since 2015, in response to the global aviation security threat. We are a dynamic team that works to improve the standards of aviation security around the world for inbound flights to the UK. The division consists of regional teams, which lead on the work we do with host countries in conducting aviation security assessments overseas, and cross-cutting teams, which lead on the division’s strategic work across the regions.
 

Responsibilities

The Training Team is responsible for ensuring that all of ASIO’s staff receive the training they need to carry out their roles effectively – this includes technical aviation security training and role specific practical skills alongside broader areas such as briefing and drafting, engagement and diplomacy. The team is currently redesigning the initial training offer for new starters. The team is also involved in several key projects taking place within the Transformation Programme, for example how we Quality Assure training that is delivered on our behalf overseas, and working alongside the existing trainer, the post-holder will be responsible for leading some of these strands of work.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and maintaining DfT’s international aviation security training programme, covering all staff, including those working or based overseas
• Developing and delivering the current initial training for each type of aviation security post
• Identifying external training courses and providers to complement the internal programme and developing training and support materials to be used by staff working overseas
• Leading on the planning and delivery of general training for all ASIO staff
• Maintaining records of training and identifying development needs within ASIO
• Potential line management responsibility for one EO

About you

The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of aviation security regulations and principles and regulations, such as:

• the threat to and from civil aviation, threat assessment and risk management
• UK, EU and ICAO regulations, the UK NASP and organisation of countermeasure regimes for airports, airlines, cargo (including ACC3), IFS and other directed entities
• screening and searching of passengers, staff, their items, cabin baggage, hold baggage, airport supplies, vehicles, aircraft and facilities
• screening technology and equipment testing requirements, including the recognition of prohibited weapons, offensive/dangerous items such as firearms, explosives, explosive and incendiary devices and CBRN threat
• airport perimeter and access control principles. The design of security control areas in line with ASIAD including the protection of airport key points
• air carrier security programmes, ground and inflight security including Triple A requirements
• UK CAA compliance monitoring regime

The successful candidate will be able to apply their knowledge of the industry to identify and address capability requirements and gaps to develop and deliver high quality, appropriate training programmes.

About us

Our mission at the Department for Transport is ‘connecting people and places’. Everything we do to achieve this is reinforced by our values:
Confidence: to challenge, to take action, to innovate
Excellence: in our professionalism, in our delivery, in our learning
Teamwork: we are inclusive, we collaborate, we support each other

These values define the kind of organisation we want to be – delivering for today whilst being ambitious for tomorrow.



Find out more about what it's like working at the Department for Transport.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Changing and Improving
  • Working Together
  • Developing Self and Others

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

Things you need to know Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.

Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.

How to apply:

When considering your application, please tailor your CV and Personal Statement (750 words for Personal Statement) to provide evidence of the experience listed in the 'About You' section of the advert, as well as your experience of developing and delivering training:

The sift is due to take place from 30th September.

Interview/assessment will be held between 12th October.

Interview location to be confirmed.

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include:

• an interview

The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. For further information on Success Profiles please click here

Your interview may consist of a range of question types. These may include questions about:

• what energises and motivates you
• how you would manage situations relevant to the role
• your previous experience
• your professional skills and knowledge

You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.

Further Information

We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel.

We may hold a merit list for up to twelve months. During this time, if a similar role is identified and you have been placed on the merit list you may be considered for the post. Within the merit list period, your application form and selection information may be shared across the department and its agencies.

Please see attached candidate notes for further information about our recruitment process.

We welcome applications from every part of the community and we don’t discriminate against any gender identity. We’re especially interested to hear from underrepresented groups in the DfT such as gender diverse, BAME, LGBT+ and disabled candidates.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Due to Covid-19, there is less capacity to complete National Security Vetting checks. Vetting is being prioritised for staff either directly involved in the HMG Covid-19 Response or roles in a limited number of agreed high priority areas.

Therefore, in some instances, following successful BPSS pre-employment checks, the successful candidate may commence employment on the premise that NSV higher security checks will be conducted once normal service levels resume. Should NSV checks prove to be unsuccessful, an alternative role, not requiring NSV clearance, will be identified within the department.

If this is not possible the start date for some campaigns will need to be delayed until vetting has been completed.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Reasonable adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Any move to the Department For Transport will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

You will however have access to the governments Tax Free Childcare scheme.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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.

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.

Company

We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.

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