Curriculum Officer
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,728 to £40,670 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | NE98 1ZZ |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 412021/4 |
Summary
Government Skills, formally Government Skills and Curriculum unit, was created in 2020 to improve the coherence and quality of learning and development in government through better training, knowledge and networks. It is the backbone behind The Campus, a term used to unite all the locations, on and offline, where over 450,000 Civil Servants across Government develop the skills, knowledge and networks they need.
The aim was to accelerate the development of the skills, knowledge and networks of all civil servants, reaching across the wider public sector and delivering better public services for citizens across the country.
As we move into a new era under a new Government the aim is to reduce the cost of learning and improve the quality of outputs by moving to a new operating model. This is an exciting time of growth for Government Skills with new positions being created to support the future operating model.
The College for National Security (CfNS) provides the national security community and wider civil service with access to the range of skills, knowledge and networks needed to counter the complex threats the UK faces today. As such, the CfNS is baked into the UK’s security infrastructure and is a core commitment of the Civil Service People Plan 2024-2027. It has widespread support across government departments and started its delivery in April last year, engaging with around 4000 learners so far.
The Curriculum Officer will provide essential support within the Government People Group’s College for National Security (CfNS). This unit aims to enhance the skills, knowledge, and networks of national security policymakers across the UK, with backing from 22 departments, agencies, and devolved administrations. This role is ideal for individuals looking to contribute to national security initiatives in a supportive capacity.
The role will focus on assisting in the design and development of learning materials tailored to the National Security Curriculum. The Curriculum Support Officer will review and enhance existing materials, engage with subject matter experts from government and academia to create course content, and assist in course delivery. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of learning within the national security sector, whilst building their own professional networks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing the national security curriculum, ensuring materials are engaging and effective.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and colleagues to develop flexible learning delivery models (face-to-face, e-learning, hybrid).
- Support innovation and accessibility in learning design, ensuring courses meet diverse learner needs.
- Contribute to the evaluation of pilot programmes and assist in the early design of new learning offerings, and build on lessons learnt into future iterations
- Facilitate connections with key stakeholders, including government colleagues, external providers, and academia.
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