Job Title: Marine Engineering Lead Instructor (Ex- Military candidates preferred)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Start date: ASAP
Type: Contract
THE COMPANY
Our Client provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Their wide-ranging products and services cover air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services.
Our Client serves the needs of our customers by delivering a wide range of advanced defence, aerospace and security solutions that provide a technological and performance edge.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To assist the Training Operations Manager in implementing the associated policies and procedures within the NMA
- To assist the Training Operations Manager in the implementation of the NMA's commercial strategies in line with the strategic priorities
- To manage the development of curriculum team groupings to promote an industry focused tertiary educational model
- To manage and inspire staff to be creative and innovative in all aspects of pedagogy and to embed Blended Learning across all curriculum areas
- To assist the Training Operations Manager in the operational planning and delivery of the NMA's curriculum provision targets
- To assist the Training Operations Manager in ensuring all courses within the area of responsibility have the awarding body approvals
- To assist the Training Operations Manager in the development of a QMS that meets the needs of the Industry, NMA and the awarding bodies
- Ensure performance targets within the area of responsibility are met
- To manage and provide direction to a team in order to provide a valuable student experience
- To assist the Training Operations Manager in the development of a PMS for all teaching and learning equipment within the area of responsibility
- To ensure teaching content and methods of delivery are in accordance with equal opportunities, are compliant with NMA's standards and are fully accessible
- To be a champion of change, communication, continuous improvement and empowerment, securing motivation, loyalty and the support of direct reports in particular and staff in general.
- To ensure regular team meetings with all direct reports
- Ensure direct reports receive regular feedback on their performance
- To be accountable for the delivery of teaching and learning and ensuring it is of the highest standard and responsive to the needs of the students, including, in particular:
- Establishing and maintaining high levels of professional conduct in the area of responsibility
- Managing and being accountable for, improvements in the quality of teaching and learning delivered by the curriculum area
- Ensuring that the targets for the improvement in quality of learning, teaching and attainment for the Curriculum area are achieved
- Managing and being accountable for the sustained improvements in students' achievement within the Curriculum area
- Ensuring that the targets for students' recruitment, retention and achievement are achieved.
- Managing the student disciplinary process and conduct within the Curriculum area
- To ensure that coherent academic guidance systems are in place and implemented in line with NMA policy
- To manage and ensure course approvals for each course from the MCA and other awarding bodies. To lead and manage the Industrial Experience component of the Marine Engineering Cadet Training programme
- To be responsible for the safe operations of the Marine Engineering Workshop
- To lead and manage the Marine Abrasive Wheels course
- To be responsible for the MCA approved engine course and the retention of approval from the MCA
- To be responsible for the development and delivery of ETO workshop skills course including GMDSS maintenance and electrical vessel maintenance and automation
- To be responsible for the proper functioning and resourcing of the Engine Simulators and liaise with the NMA IT team to ensure that the Simulator hardware and software are maintained as per the service agreement with the suppliers and college planned maintenance system
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
The post holder must:
- A Class 1 Master Mariner or a relevant Degree
- Experience of operational management in curriculum delivery including the effective development, deployment and leadership of staff
- Experience in the planning, development, approval and the delivery of Marine Engineering core curriculum and the underpinning knowledge as per the STCW
- Significant experience in the planning, development, approval and the delivery of STCW short courses
- An ability to build effective and financially beneficial working relationships with industry to drive and deliver dynamic, creative and innovative learning
- Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals and customers at all levels (internal and external)
- Highly developed communication, liaison and networking skills
- The ability to analyse, solve problems and implement change with a successful track record of managing and delivering change
- a strong sense of purpose and proven experience of exceeding agreed goals and KPIs
- The ability to manage budgets and meet financial targets
Ref: 13294/001_1546966748 | Published: 08th Jan 2019
