CPO Training Operations

Task requirements

The People & Training Directorate is responsible for delivery of the MOD Sponsored Cadet Forces iaw Defence Enabling Objective 11.11, for the RN.  Operating under the direction of Dir P&T, who in turn delegates to Comd RN CF, the responsibilities encompass the funding, support and management of training and activities delivered to RN-recognised Youth organisations, collectively known as Royal Naval Cadet Forces (RN CF) which incorporates the Sea Cadet Corps, Combined Cadet Force RN /RM, RN Recognised Sea Scouts, and Volunteer Cadet Corps RN /RM. This includes the development of training programmes by which the RN can interact with the wider youth community and provide opportunities for the RN to support Government youth policy in the development of young people.

The Combined Cadet Force Royal Navy-Royal Marines Headquarters CCF HQ RN-RM, under Commanding Officer CCF, proactively plan, resource and deliver activities for the CCF and wider Naval Cadet family and is primarily responsible for providing a challenging and stimulating ‘cadet experience’ within schools that develops and inspires young people through the ethos and standards of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

ROLE DESCRIPTION & SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the Terms and Conditions set by the Naval Services for this position, the post holder is responsible for providing effective assistance, advice, guidance and training within their designated area in support of the CCF (RN) Cadet Syllabus, CCF activities, Field Days and camps and courses.

The individual will work within the RNCF CCF Training Department and with the requirement to travel nationally in support of training delivery, safety and assurance, and ensuring the timely implementation of the recommendations from 2SL’s RN Cadet Forces Independent Review 2024 and adherence with of our Safety Environment Management Plan.

Primary Roles:

• Act as second line assurance in HQ for all field days submitted.
• Training Design.
• Training assurance provision to the delivery of field days and key elements of the core cadet syllabus (Year 1).
• Key liaison with RNCF Safety team to ensure planned field days are conducted in accordance with RNCF SEMP.
• Assist CPO Training Planning with the training assurance of camps & courses.

Detail:

• Event Activation Notice’s (EAN) (RN and RM) – ensuring compliance, assurance and the process including relevant timeframes are followed correctly.
  • Manage the submission of EAN’s by processing paperwork for approval for CCF cadet field day events, training visits and adventurous activities for the Naval Cadet Forces and other youth groups sponsored by the MOD to HM Ships, shore establishments and educational facilities across the UK.
  • Ensure all attendance is up to date for activity
  • Attend meetings and conferences concerned with the planning and delivery of School Field Days as necessary
• Safety and training assurance sampling by conducting 1PA (CCF HQ) assurance visits to camps, courses and field days nationally iaw RNCF SEMP, Cadet Safety Working Group and as directed by WO(S).
• Training design by the writing and updating of courses and training courses by liaison with SME and key stakeholders.
• National liaison with RNCF Safety team to facilitate courses, camps and field days by regular in-person work alongside key civil servants based across the UK.
• Act as Liaison for Cadet Flying Awards
• To use the Cadet Information System Westminster in order to publicise events and activities.

Secondary Tasks

• The management of the Camps and Courses as ‘main events’ on to the Cadet Information Management System to enable bids to be made by respective CCF Contingents - bidding for training places for both Cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• The monitoring of training place bids and the subsequent allocation of training places IAW HQ Policy and once the sift dates have passed.
• To produce and upload nominals for all Camps and Courses prior to commencement
• Review and update relevant Forms and Documentation associated with Camp, Courses and Field Days
• Allocate Cadet Force Adult Volunteer Instructors to support Camps and Courses following liaison with Course Directors.
• To ensure both Cadet and Cadet Force Adult Volunteer Next of Kin, Emergency contact and Travel information details is promulgated and updated on the Cadet Information Management System prior to a Camp or Course.
• Attend national meetings concerned with the planning and delivery of Camps and Courses.
• Develop personal maritime or adventure training qualifications in order to support CCF RN Camps and Courses.
• Support the Information management plan as the information support officer or assistant (ISO/ISA)
• Delivery of instruction on Camps, Courses and Field Days Nationally as required and directed by WO (S).
• To assist, advise, analyse, and design training course for the CCF RN HQ following the DSAT process in the CCF Training Design SR Absence.
• To assist, advise, analyse and design on training course syllabi for RN and RM cadets following the DSAT process in the CCF Training Design SR Absence.
• Carry out any other tasks (not be exhaustive) relevant to the planning and successful delivery of training IAW the Training Officer’s Intent.

PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES

PRE APPT TRAINING/BRIEFINGS/VISITS REQUIRED

None.

AUTHORITY AND COMMITTEES

The post holder is authorised to liaise directly with internal and external stakeholders as necessary on behalf of the CDR CCF for the delivery of these responsibilities.

Essential competencies

Must be an OR7 of ANY specialisation. OR6 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent SJAR may be considered. 

OR8 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OR7.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

COMPETENCE PROFILE

Selection Process

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.

Additional information

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

The start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC in accordance with the following:

Maritime Reserves:.

Members of the Maritime Reserves require a Final Date in Service beyond the expected period of the commitment they are applying for. Applicants who do not have sufficient service remaining are to submit an application for EOS with transfer to List-4 status prior to applying for the role.

EOS with transfer to List-4 Applications are to be submitted to (NAVY PEOPLE-CM RES CPO) Nicholas.Hatton869@mod.gov.uk with a cc address of (NAVY PEOPLE-CM RES FTRS WO1) Daz.Bale225@mod.gov.uk, stating the specific role applied for, for which an EoS with transfer to List-4 is sought. FTRS applications received that do not have a concurrent EOS with transfer to List 4 application in progress will be rejected during the initial sift process.

Applications for EOS with transfer to List 4 status will not be accepted within 8 weeks of the applicant’s current Final Date in Service.

RFR (Ex-Regulars):

Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

• Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, may be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
• Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Applications from those above normal FTRS/ADC retirement age (60) will be considered by exception.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake.

• A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB), do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role.

Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

Pension Issues. 

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

Transition between TCoS. 

Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

• RNFT/PES

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT/PES, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave. 

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 752 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC), and those on FTRS(LC), (HC) and ADC are eligible to HDT if they are assigned to Inner London (defined as a five mile radius of Charing Cross). 

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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