Training Officer

DMWS is an international charity that has been providing medical welfare support to the military community for over 80 years. Our services are available to veterans, reservists, tri-service serving personnel, Police and NHS staff and their families/carers.

Role Purpose
The Training Officer will be responsible for creation and delivery of a continual programme of high-quality training, delivered to operational teams across the organisation and to key external partners.  You will be both proactive and flexible, ensuring that core, specialist, statutory, and organisationally bespoke training and development is delivered in full.

You will play a leading role in the development and creation of specialist course materials supported by clinical colleagues, as well as working closely with the Professional Standards Manager and the Director of Infrastructure to ensure identified areas of training need are addressed and supported, ensuring the continual professional development of the DMWS workforce.

You will obtain valuable knowledge, expertise and understanding of the services delivered within all regions by DMWS, and the organisations we work with, particularly the military, NHS, police and other third sector organisations, resulting in identifying specific training needs to be delivered.

We offer employees the following benefits: –
• Annual Leave: We give employees 30 days a year annual leave plus Public Holidays (pro-rata’d for part-time employees).
• Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. You will make a minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match. Contributions will be matched up to 6% by DMWS.
• Death in Service Scheme: Three times your annual salary to nominated beneficiaries – subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Working: All flexible working requests are considered – many of our staff work flexible hours and work wholly, or partly from home.
• Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, with a counselling service and on-line help and support around health and well-being matters.
• Work-based Parking/Mileage: For those who pay to park at their work-base, fees are repaid through expenses. Mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period.
• Staff Recognition: Staff are regularly recognised for their work by the leadership team and their peers, via internal events, social media, and industry awards.
• Personal Development Programme: DMWS supports employee continuing professional development and training.
• Above all, being part of the DMWS team means that you are making a difference to the lives of those working on the frontline.
• Great training opportunities
• £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses. (As long as they are only needed for DSE use and not otherwise needed on a standard prescription).
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption family friendly benefits

For more information regarding the position please read Training Officer job description on our website.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Please remember to click on ‘upload’ otherwise we may not receive your attachments. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle which is required for this role. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. DMWS reserve the right to close the application process early and feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend interviews.