Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding process and single Service (sS) policies, a vacancy will arise for an OF2 / OF3 to serve as ISR College Problem Centric Approach to Intelligence (PCAI) Training Lead within the ISR-C, RAF Wyton on Limited Commitment Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 1 Dec (or earlier/later, subject to formal establishment and candidate status).
Unit Function:
Deliver individual Defence Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance education and training to UK and foreign personnel IOT contribute to the military capability and support wider National intelligence capability.
Position Role:
Lead the implementation and integration of the Problem-Centric Approach to Intelligence (PCAI) across the ISR College and Defence Intelligence Academy, driving the transition from traditional intelligence processes to a dynamic, problem-centric model aligned with strategic direction and policy.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the ISR Mgt Faculty and update and maintain the ISR College PCAI implementation plan, ensuring delivery is aligned to Defence ISR Strategy and Defence Intelligence Academy priorities.
- Translate PCAI principles into training requirements, lesson content, exercises, assessment criteria and instructor guidance across relevant ISR College curricula.
- Coordinate PCAI integration across faculties and disciplines, ensuring training reflects problem-centric intelligence, multi-disciplinary teaming and mission-led task organisation.
- Work with academic, operational and technical stakeholders to incorporate relevant AI/ML, automation and data-enabled processes into PCAI training delivery, where they support clearly defined learning outcomes.
- Provide PCAI advice, briefings and recommendations to senior leaders, faculty staff and Defence-wide working groups, including progress, risks, dependencies and decisions required.
- Monitor PCAI implementation through agreed milestones, training outputs, feedback and assurance activity, recommending adjustments to improve delivery, coherence and learner outcomes.
- Design and support problem-centric training scenarios that link mission intent, intelligence requirements, task organisation and operational decision-making.
- Support the transition of PCAI from programme activity into enduring business-as-usual training governance, including documented processes, ownership, review points and continuous improvement mechanisms.
ISR College Problem Centric Approach to Intelligence (PCAI) Training Lead in Cambridge employer: Serve
Joining the team at Northwood HQ as an SO2 IWC Ops Delivery offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the IWC while enjoying a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from structured development pathways, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to engage in high-level strategic operations that directly impact the Joint Force. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on employee well-being, Northwood HQ stands out as an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in defence operations.
