Job Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE DEPARTMENTAL MANAGER
JOB HOLDER MICHAEL SCHOLES
DEPARTMENT MECHANICAL & DRIVER SPECIALIST TRAINING (MDST)
LOCATION PTQ - 1 RSME (Wainscott)
PTQ - 3 RSME (Minley)
RESPONSIBLE TO
1) Head of Training (HoT)
SUBORDINATE STAFF
1) Phase Manager
2) Training Support Administrator (TSA)
3) 17 Trainers
4) Storekeeper
SCOPE
Managerial Appointment. The post is based at 1 Royal School Military Engineering (1 RSME) - Wainscott Site, where PTQ is part of the Holdfast consortium (Public, Private Partnership PPP) contracted to provide training and support to the Royal Engineers and wider MOD.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS (to hold or be working towards as directed by your Line Manager)
ESSENTIAL
xc2xb7 Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
xc2xb7 Track record in planning and delivering successful training programmes appropriately within resource.
xc2xb7 Operational experience managing a plant fitter based workshop
xc2xb7 Operational experience managing Driver Specialists within Lifting Operations.
xc2xb7 To work within the departmental budget and assist in the control of costs
xc2xb7 Highly Developed Analytical, Negotiating, and Persuasive Skills
xc2xb7 Multi-task and manage change effectively
DESIRABLE
xc2xb7 3 Years qualification experience
xc2xb7 Experience and/or qualification in Education, Business and/or Human Resources
xc2xb7 A Health and Safety qualification; construction/plant safety preferred
xc2xb7 Military Experience as a Quartermaster and Motor Transport Officer
xc2xb7 Experience working with the military ideally at the RSME.
xc2xb7 Familiarity with training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc.)
xc2xb7 Full UK Clean Driving Licence
DESCRIPTION
xc2xb7 The Departmental Manager is part of the Senior management Team (SMT) who is to provide a Training Schedule specifically for MDST to meet the Authority's demand as listed in RSME PAM3b; to include Driver Specialist and Maintainer training for MHE, C Vehicles and other Equipment platforms on the dates specified and as required on an ad hoc basis (pre deployment training (PDT)).
xc2xb7 To manage, control and co-ordinate all staff involved in the delivery of the training of both Regular and Reserve soldiers attending formal PTQ Courses. They will also plan, implement and re-enforce Health & Safety policy in the work place giving critical advice to meet current legislation.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
xc2xb7 To manage, control and co-ordinate instructional teams involved in the training of both Regular and TA soldiers attending formal Military Driver Specialist, Mechanic and Fitter Courses.
xc2xb7 Provide Health & Safety advice. Plan, implement and re-enforce Health & Safety policy in the work place to meet current legislation.
xc2xb7 Carry out any other reasonable task as deemed appropriate and commensurate to the grade.
RESPONSIBILITIES
xc2xb7 To communicate honestly with your Line Manager
xc2xb7 To be responsible for your own time and attendance at work
xc2xb7 To achieve deadlines/targets that have been set by your Line Manager
xc2xb7 To work within the departmental budget and assist in the control of costs
xc2xb7 To assist your Line Manager to implement change within the department
xc2xb7 To communicate and liaise with all other departments, as required
xc2xb7 To assist your Line Manager to work towards the Business Plan and OKRs
xc2xb7 To work within the Company's Information Management System (IMS) procedures
xc2xb7 To assist in working towards & maintaining the advocate standard (PTQ Staff Survey)
xc2xb7 To conform with Health and Safety at Work Regulations and environmental issues
xc2xb7 To conform with actions necessary in cases of accident or fire
xc2xb7 To undertake/perform other duties associated with this role, by agreement
xc2xb7 To act as an ambassador for the Company
xc2xb7 Stand in for Head of Training when requested
xc2xb7 Carry out any reasonable request by line manager
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