Army Digital Skills Lead – Training and Simulation
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,530 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | SP11 8HJ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 407270 |
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Digital Skills Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis and management with an awareness of user centric design and product delivery.
The Digital Skills Lead for Training and Simulation at the Army Training and Simulation Centre is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive digital skills training programs tailored to the specific needs of military personnel in the context of training and simulation environments. This role involves designing innovative training strategies, driving development coherence through adoption of common use cases and data and ensuring that soldiers are equipped with the necessary digital competencies to excel in simulated military scenarios.
In this role you will :
Empower Decision-Making: Manage and deploy relevant data and tools that provide actionable insights to leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels
Drive Cultural Change: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by championing the use of digital technologies across the directorate, providing training and support to empower teams to embrace new ways of working
Champion Modern Ways of Working: Support the drive for governance and ethics around the Army’s adoption of digitalisation in accordance with Defence /cross government and Army design Authority policies and direction
Collaborate for Success: Partner with Defence Digital, Head Office, and the Strategic Hub to ensure alignment with broader MOD digital / data strategies and leverage best practices
Shape the Future: Stay at the forefront of digital and data advancements including AI, continuously exploring new applications and opportunities to enhance the directorate's capabilities
Key Responsibilities will include:
Develop and execute a strategic digital skills training roadmap for military personnel engaged in training and simulation activities, focusing on areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, virtual reality, and simulation software
Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and technology specialists to create engaging and effective training modules that align with the Army's training objectives and operational requirements
Support the delivery of hands-on training sessions, workshops, and simulations to enhance soldiers' proficiency in digital tools and technologies relevant to training and simulation environments
Evaluate training outcomes and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of digital skills training programs and identify areas for improvement
Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in digital technologies, training methodologies, and simulation tools to continuously enhance the digital skills training curriculum
Provide guidance and strategic direction to trainers, instructors, and support staff involved in delivering digital skills training within the training and simulation domain
Collaborate with military leadership and stakeholders to ensure that digital skills training aligns with strategic priorities, operational needs, and the evolving landscape of modern warfare
This opportunity will place you at the centre of data and digital transformation, driving efficiency and optimisation of data across the Army, it will require you to work across directorates and closely with Defence level organisations. The need for data and digital skills and capabilities is growing exponentially, and you will be able to influence much of this at the start of the transformation journey.
Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
The Digital Skills Lead for Training and Simulation at the Army Training and Simulation Centre is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive digital skills training programs tailored to the specific needs of military personnel in the context of training and simulation environments. This role involves designing innovative training strategies, driving development coherence through adoption of common use cases and data and ensuring that soldiers are equipped with the necessary digital competencies to excel in simulated military scenarios.
In this role you will :
Empower Decision-Making: Manage and deploy relevant data and tools that provide actionable insights to leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels
Drive Cultural Change: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by championing the use of digital technologies across the directorate, providing training and support to empower teams to embrace new ways of working
Champion Modern Ways of Working: Support the drive for governance and ethics around the Army’s adoption of digitalisation in accordance with Defence /cross government and Army design Authority policies and direction
Collaborate for Success: Partner with Defence Digital, Head Office, and the Strategic Hub to ensure alignment with broader MOD digital / data strategies and leverage best practices
Shape the Future: Stay at the forefront of digital and data advancements including AI, continuously exploring new applications and opportunities to enhance the directorate's capabilities
Key Responsibilities will include:
Develop and execute a strategic digital skills training roadmap for military personnel engaged in training and simulation activities, focusing on areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, virtual reality, and simulation software
Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and technology specialists to create engaging and effective training modules that align with the Army's training objectives and operational requirements
Support the delivery of hands-on training sessions, workshops, and simulations to enhance soldiers' proficiency in digital tools and technologies relevant to training and simulation environments
Evaluate training outcomes and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of digital skills training programs and identify areas for improvement
Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in digital technologies, training methodologies, and simulation tools to continuously enhance the digital skills training curriculum
Provide guidance and strategic direction to trainers, instructors, and support staff involved in delivering digital skills training within the training and simulation domain
Collaborate with military leadership and stakeholders to ensure that digital skills training aligns with strategic priorities, operational needs, and the evolving landscape of modern warfare
This opportunity will place you at the centre of data and digital transformation, driving efficiency and optimisation of data across the Army, it will require you to work across directorates and closely with Defence level organisations. The need for data and digital skills and capabilities is growing exponentially, and you will be able to influence much of this at the start of the transformation journey.
Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.