Training Company Instructor City of Edinburgh Universities Officer's Training Corps

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Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

1893617

NATO Rank(s)

OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS

UK Rank(s)

Staff Sergeant / Colour Sergeant

Closing date

08/04/2025 17:00

Anticipated start date

May 2025

Commitment length

3 Years

Post Owner Email

gillian.shaw974@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

City of Edinburgh Universities Officers' Training Corps, Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH13 0LA

Region

City of Edinburgh

Country

United Kingdom

Engagement type

Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR)

Task requirements

Unit Role:  

To develop the leadership potential of selected university students and potential officers for the Army Reserve, raising awareness of the Army's ethos and building interest in its career opportunities; in order to secure their commitment, whether as officers or as future leaders in their chosen profession, to champion the Army in society.

Position Role:  CSgt/SSgt Reserve Instructor

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the co-ordination, monitoring and validation of all training, in particular the effective and efficient use of training resources, as laid down in the RMAS and CO's Directive.

2. Assist in planning, co-ordination and monitoring of the RMAS training, especially the Common Military Syllabus, RMAS modules A & B training and annual mandated training such as ITRs, WIPS and Civil Servant training courses (through DLE/VLE/CSL). Provide remedial training lessons for those requiring extra tuition.

3. Develop, inspire and instil an ethos, culture and awareness of values-based leadership (VBL) that OCdts should aspire to a Reserve or Regular Army Commission.

4. Prepare and encourage second year Officer Cadets to attend the RMAS run courses for both modular courses, Commissioning Course Short, and the regular officer Commissioning Course. Develop a wider reserve understanding to improve context and provide focused detachment opportunities.

5. Deliver first-line administration to the staff and OCdt and assist in the recruitment of undergraduates at annual Fresher’s Fairs.

6. Other duties as directed by Officer Commanding and the Commanding Officer.


Essential competencies

ADLP SNCO course or CLM equivalent,


Desirable competencies

SA(M)

ITR Instructor - Any of the following instructor qualifications - Skill at Arms , BCD, Map reading, CBRN, Ground Sign Awareness, Health Trainer'

AA PTI

DTTT 

COT

Driving licence & Cat D driving licence (for LWB minibus). 

Selection Process

Post will be boarded on 51X Regional Appointment Board (RAB) after the closing date.

Applicants are to send PPPs and CVs to:

Captain Gillian Shaw

gillian.shaw974@mod.gov.uk

Additional information

Domestic Considerations: 

  1. RSDs - Minimum of 27 RSDs p.a. More may be available. 
  2. The candidate would be required to work on a weekday training night. Wednesday, from 1800-2100.  In addition there are monthly training weekends during term time and up to 2 annual training exercises.

For more information please email Captain Gillian Shaw gillian.shaw974@mod.gov.uk

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