UK NACE Academy Instructor

FCDO Services; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shuttle bus between Milton Keynes

Job summary

FCDO Services is recruiting an UK NACE Academy Instructor based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. The role focuses on preparing and delivering high-quality technical training to government teams and partners, with travel to UK locations and overseas as needed.

You will develop training materials, stay current on vulnerabilities, and work with NACE teams to transfer best practices. A Level 3 STEM qualification and IET membership eligibility are required, with opportunities to pursue formal

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) services within Government or industry.
• Level 3 qualification in a STEM related discipline.
• Eligible for membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear business concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical training and presentations to FCDO Services staff and partners.
• Develop and maintain training materials with up-to-date vulnerabilities and threat changes.
• Shadow and mentor by experienced colleagues to broaden technical security skills.
• Work toward a City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Skills

TSCM experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Translate technical requirements

Education

Level 3 STEM qualification

IET membership eligibility

Tools

Electronics

IT fundamentals

Networking

Programming basics

Job description

FCDO SERVICES

UK NACE Academy Instructor

Reference number: 482293

Salary: £43,088 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with occasional travel to locations in the UK and overseas

Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Beyond our worldwide work in construction, logistics and more, we're also home to the UK National Authority for Counter Eavesdropping (UK NACE). Working at the cutting edge of technology, the teams at UK NACE guard against technical espionage, provide policy advice to the government, investigate threats and more – all to protect our nation's secrets. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Keeping the nation’s secrets, secret

Working on one-of-a-kind projects

Vital to national security

It all matters

Train the technical security experts of the future

When you join our friendly, high performing team in this unique new role you’ll focus on preparing and delivering high-quality technical training and presentations to members of FCDO Services, our government partners and specialists working for friendly foreign governments. Using formats that meet the diverse needs of your students and acting as a dedicated Subject Matter Expert in a subset of the technical training portfolio, you’ll ensure that courses are kept relevant and up to date by incorporating details of new technical vulnerabilities and changes to the threat environment into the material we use.

Dedicated to developing a broad knowledge of the technical subjects we deliver and committed to maintaining your own professional skills and expertise in the latest technologies, you’ll also work with NACE inspection teams to carry out operational duties and facilitate the transfer of best practice. Always ready to engage with stakeholders to ensure that technical training needs are taken into account, we’ll also expect you to work with other National Technical Authority areas to deliver services and increase our capabilities.

Grow and develop your career as you support our global mission

To be a success in this vital role you’ll have experience of delivering Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) services within Government or industry, a Level 3 qualification in a STEM related discipline, and be eligible for membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Highly motivated and a natural problem solver, you’ll possess the ability to translate technical requirements and specifications into easily understood business concepts, and the communication skills to tailor your delivery to a diverse range of audiences. Experience installing or maintaining technical protective security systems is highly desirable, as would is an interest in relevant practical technical skills such as electronics, IT, networking and programming.

This role will focus on the delivery of awareness level training courses including Aided Physical Search (APS), whilst also developing a broader range of technical security skills through shadowing and being mentored by experienced colleagues., you’ll be expected to work towards an industry recognised ‘Train the Trainer’ qualification, such as a City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training. This fast-paced and busy role will give you the opportunity to learn about a wide range of technical disciplines while growing and developing your career, both with NACE and with the wider FCDO Services organisation.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverseteam to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.