Army Training Unit (West) Section Commander Exeter (To Support Phase 1 Training)

Task requirements

Domestic Considerations: Commitment of between 27 & 207 RSDs per year.  Army Reserve post, based in EXETER with some travel and overnight duty required.
Position Role:  Section Commander ATU (West).
Responsibilities:
1. Perform the duties of a Section Commander delivering army reserve basic training CMS 21.
2. Key responsibility is to delivery SAA to their allocated section within the Basic Training Platoon to WHT standard.
3. Fully conversant and compliant with all aspects of Basic training, either leading or supporting its delivery.
4.  Assist the Platoon Commander with compiling Recruits report books and the Platoon Sergeant with administration.
5.  Lead Recruits and inspire individual achievement as per the ARITC code of practice for instructors.
6.  Undertake any additional tasks as required by the CoC.
7.  Maintain regular engagement with own cap badge ensuring the individual remains SQEP within CEQ.
8.  Any other tasks as directed by the CoC.

Essential competencies

DTTTv2, AASAA, AADI (Basic) will complete early in post if not qualified.

Desirable competencies

B & D Veh Driving Licence recommended.
RMQ, DCCT user, BCD, desirable

Selection Process

Once your application has been submitted it will be presented to a board of officers to review all applications to ensure a fair employment process. 

You will need to complete 2 forms which we can email out to you if required. We can also offer support should you need any assistance or have any questions about the process and the application forms.

It is anticipated you will visit the unit for an informal chat and to learn more about the role before submitting an application. 

Additional information

ATU (West) trains the Army's next generation of Army Reserve soldiers.  We deliver demanding, realistic but safe basic training that develops the character of our soldiers so that they can embark on their military career with confidence and a will to win.  We teach the values and standards of the British Army using inspirational role models and ensure that our soldiers can do the basics brilliantly. 

Our mission is:

To deliver trained and motivated Reserve soldiers to the Field Army and establish a centre of excellence in the South West and Wales.

Further Information:

We are a satellite training location who offer reservist the ability to train locally over weekends and modular courses. The unit is small with approximately 60 personnel. With our HQ in Exeter and 2 training companies based in Exeter and Cardiff. Although you are based in Exeter you can attend and support training in Cardiff.

For more information about how to apply for this opportunity, please visit the Army Reserve, Full-time Reserve job opportunities (army.mod.uk/army-careers/the-army-reserve/full-time-reserve-service-job-opportunities/).