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Psychologist - Defence College of Air and Space Operations
Psychologist - Defence College of Air and Space Operations
Psychologist - Defence College of Air and Space Operations
Posted 2 days ago
- Shawbury, Shropshire
- Any
- External
Details
Reference number
379718
Salary
£44,590
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Air - MOD - Air - The Defence College of Air and Space Operations delivers world-class, highly specialised, Air Operations training to over 400 personnel a year in the skills of airport management and aircraft control.
Type of role
Education and Training
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
RAF Shawbury
About the job
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference in Defence and use your skills and experience to improve training? This exciting opening offers the successful applicant the opportunity to become an integral part of the team delivering world class education and training at the Defence College of Air and Space Operations. As a qualified psychologist you will provide professional support to the College, the trainers and trainees and make a real difference to how training is delivered.
Job description
As the post holder, you will be responsible for supporting Air Operations training through researching, developing and delivering advances to education and supporting individual learning. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Leading the research and development in pedagogical strategies, development of effective learning environments and trainee/trainer engagement in Air Operations training.
Leading the research and development to enhance Human Performance training for Air Operations personnel, maintaining an up to date knowledge of relevant research and acting as an intelligent customer.
Remaining up to date with military, civilian and academic developments in education and training and their potential application to Air Operations.
Delivering lessons to the Air Operations trainers with reference to the psychological aspects of the training environment and factors affecting performance, such as learning strategies and techniques, managing workload, stress, modes of delivery and individual differences.
Providing specialist educational advice along with performance and developmental coaching to support individual learning, enhance trainee and trainer performance and reduce training wastage.
Representing the College at relevant meetings and delivering presentations at academic conferences as required.
Liaising with other organisations and teams across Defence involved in Human Performance research and training and psychology.
Please note that this role is predominantly site-based as regular in-person attendance is required to deliver the primary task and to realise the benefits of face-to-face collaboration. The DCASO does however, embrace flexible ways of working as the role permits to support work-life balance.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Person specification
We are looking for you to demonstrate your evidence against the following essential criteria:
Experience in the Research and Development of Human Performance.
Experience conducting rigorous assessments and studies into training quality and methodologies.
Experience delivering psychological support and coaching.
Excellent report writing and presentational skills.
Proven IT skills including: Excel, Word and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.
Qualifications
• British Psychological Society Approved Hon Degree in Psychology.
• Hold British Psychological Society accredited MSC in relevant Psychology subject.
• Minimum 4 years post MSC experience.
Memberships
• Registered practitioner Psychologist – Health and Care Professions Council.
• Graduate/chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Working Together
Changing and Improving
Developing Self and Others
Seeing the Big Picture
Leadership
Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Working Together
Changing and Improving
Developing Self and Others
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
25 days paid annual leave rising (one day per year) to 30 days after five years’ service, an extra day’s holiday for the King’s birthday
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
Option to join the Officers’ Mess and associated staff dining facilities
On-site gymnasium with excellent facilities
On-site creche facilities.
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
It is important that you tailor your CV to the job you’re applying for and your CV will ideally include:
Key Achievements.
Relevant Experience.
Applied Knowledge and Skills.
Qualifications.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
Working Together
Changing and Improving
Developing Self and Others
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
Seeing the Big Picture
Leadership
Making Effective Decisions
Further Information
Individuals will be assessed to hold standard level disclosure check
Internal Promotions Campaign Manager, would welcome the opportunity to discuss this opportunity with you at any point throughout the application process.
Wing Commander Elizabeth Jones, would be glad to answer any role specific questions or to arrange for potential applicants to visit RAF Shawbury to gain a better understanding of the working environment and output of the Defence College of Air and Space Operations.
Please email for further information: #####
Campaign Dates
The closing date for submitting applications is 6th January 2025, any applications made after this date will not be considered. The sift will take place shortly afterwards. Sift scores will be provided if you are unsuccessful following the CV sift stage. Otherwise, feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Interviews will take place at RAF Shawbury between 13th and 15th January 2025 (please note this may be subject to change).
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: ##### .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name :
#####
Email :
#####
Recruitment team
Email :
#####
Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: #####.
Reference number
379718
Salary
£44,590
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Air - MOD - Air - The Defence College of Air and Space Operations delivers world-class, highly specialised, Air Operations training to over 400 personnel a year in the skills of airport management and aircraft control.
Type of role
Education and Training
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
RAF Shawbury
About the job
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference in Defence and use your skills and experience to improve training? This exciting opening offers the successful applicant the opportunity to become an integral part of the team delivering world class education and training at the Defence College of Air and Space Operations. As a qualified psychologist you will provide professional support to the College, the trainers and trainees and make a real difference to how training is delivered.
Job description
As the post holder, you will be responsible for supporting Air Operations training through researching, developing and delivering advances to education and supporting individual learning. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Leading the research and development in pedagogical strategies, development of effective learning environments and trainee/trainer engagement in Air Operations training.
Leading the research and development to enhance Human Performance training for Air Operations personnel, maintaining an up to date knowledge of relevant research and acting as an intelligent customer.
Remaining up to date with military, civilian and academic developments in education and training and their potential application to Air Operations.
Delivering lessons to the Air Operations trainers with reference to the psychological aspects of the training environment and factors affecting performance, such as learning strategies and techniques, managing workload, stress, modes of delivery and individual differences.
Providing specialist educational advice along with performance and developmental coaching to support individual learning, enhance trainee and trainer performance and reduce training wastage.
Representing the College at relevant meetings and delivering presentations at academic conferences as required.
Liaising with other organisations and teams across Defence involved in Human Performance research and training and psychology.
Please note that this role is predominantly site-based as regular in-person attendance is required to deliver the primary task and to realise the benefits of face-to-face collaboration. The DCASO does however, embrace flexible ways of working as the role permits to support work-life balance.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Person specification
We are looking for you to demonstrate your evidence against the following essential criteria:
Experience in the Research and Development of Human Performance.
Experience conducting rigorous assessments and studies into training quality and methodologies.
Experience delivering psychological support and coaching.
Excellent report writing and presentational skills.
Proven IT skills including: Excel, Word and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.
Qualifications
• British Psychological Society Approved Hon Degree in Psychology.
• Hold British Psychological Society accredited MSC in relevant Psychology subject.
• Minimum 4 years post MSC experience.
Memberships
• Registered practitioner Psychologist – Health and Care Professions Council.
• Graduate/chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Working Together
Changing and Improving
Developing Self and Others
Seeing the Big Picture
Leadership
Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Working Together
Changing and Improving
Developing Self and Others
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
25 days paid annual leave rising (one day per year) to 30 days after five years’ service, an extra day’s holiday for the King’s birthday
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
Option to join the Officers’ Mess and associated staff dining facilities
On-site gymnasium with excellent facilities
On-site creche facilities.
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
It is important that you tailor your CV to the job you’re applying for and your CV will ideally include:
Key Achievements.
Relevant Experience.
Applied Knowledge and Skills.
Qualifications.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
Working Together
Changing and Improving
Developing Self and Others
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
Seeing the Big Picture
Leadership
Making Effective Decisions
Further Information
Individuals will be assessed to hold standard level disclosure check
Internal Promotions Campaign Manager, would welcome the opportunity to discuss this opportunity with you at any point throughout the application process.
Wing Commander Elizabeth Jones, would be glad to answer any role specific questions or to arrange for potential applicants to visit RAF Shawbury to gain a better understanding of the working environment and output of the Defence College of Air and Space Operations.
Please email for further information: #####
Campaign Dates
The closing date for submitting applications is 6th January 2025, any applications made after this date will not be considered. The sift will take place shortly afterwards. Sift scores will be provided if you are unsuccessful following the CV sift stage. Otherwise, feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Interviews will take place at RAF Shawbury between 13th and 15th January 2025 (please note this may be subject to change).
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: ##### .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name :
#####
Email :
#####
Recruitment team
Email :
#####
Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: #####.