Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore LE15 7BL About the job Job summary Cottesmore Station Kendrew Barracks provides firm base support to enable units to deploy on operations. The team delivers a whole range of support activities from facilities management, supporting infrastructure projects, auditing contract delivery, supporting Industry Partners and the security of our people. The team is at the forefront of the drive to improve the lived experience. The delivery of multiple infrastructure projects in the coming months and years provides the team with an exciting opportunity to shape how the estate will develop. The team provides life support to multiple units and organisations on the biggest retained army site in the East Midlands, and we are looking to expand our team. The Station Quartermaster (QM) is responsible to the Head of Establishment (HoE) for statutory and compliance to meet with legal, policy and contractual obligations, specifically regarding Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Financial management and Contractor management. Experience of logistics management, stores management and infrastructure management are desirable due to the legislative and compliance requirements delegated by the HoE. There is a requirement for the successful candidate to attend the All-Arms Quartermaster course, if not already qualified, the successful candidate shall be given opportunity and support to gain the qualification after their appointment. The QM is a business-critical post providing a safe place to live and work, and that the Station functions across all areas of delivery improve the lived experience of the workforce. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description The successful candidate will be responsible for advising the Head of Establishment (HoE) on all provision of stores and equipment matters in Cottesmore Station. The management and control of all Station Site Assets and building moves, authorised by the HoE, within the technical area and the supply of accommodation stores. Responsible for the management of Station facilities and services ensuring they meet the needs of the customer, dealing with any complaints or changes, including monitoring of the soft facility related contracts. Liaison with Industry Partners attending meetings on behalf of the HoE prioritising works in support of the Estate Management Plan. Processing all works requests and Statement of Requirements from all units on Station prioritising spend within financial limits approved by the HoE. Coordinating all Health, Safety, Fire, Environment, Utilities Management and Environmental matters on behalf of HoE. Organise and Chair meetings with all station Quartermaster lodger units and/or heads of departments. Attend other meetings as required. Accountable and responsible for leading all aspects of the management and checks for all Station accounts in accordance with current policy including inspections, boards and actions arising. Handle/Maintain all contractor activity including access and maintenance activity ensuring outages and repairs are rectified across the Station. Act as Line Manager for designated staff. Conduct all reasonable tasks and attend all meetings as requested by the HoE to meet short notice and business critical requirements. Person specification The Station QM is a customer facing role with areas of responsibility for providing assurance across the provision of stores and equipment and telecommunications functions requiring the knowledge and expertise to ensure consistent delivery in support of the units and Industry Partners. The role requires excellent communication skills to enable the liaison and management of a large diverse set of collaborators and customers. The QM duties are wide ranging, and the list above provides the main areas of responsibility, but includes Project Management, Leading & Managing Change, Audit, Business Management & Improvement, Estate, Environment and Sustainability Management. There is a requirement for the successful candidate to attend the All-Arms Quartermaster course, if not already qualified, the successful candidate shall be given opportunity and support to gain the qualification after their appointment. Essential Criteria: Adaptable with excellent organisational skills Excellent communication skills Be able to create and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers Be able to manage conflicting priorities with intuition Confident in excel and Microsoft packages Desirable criteria: Previous MoD and / or Military experience would be an advantage but is in no way essential - training will be provided Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Delivering at Pace Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. At application you will be assessed against the following: 500 word personal statement against the essential criteria outlined in the advert Behaviours: Leadership At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours: Leadership Delivering at Pace Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed. These be held in person. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Christian Hughes Email : Christian.Hughes567mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: infocsc.gov.uk. Attachments 20220810-EVP-ArmyTLB Opens in new window (pdf, 3851kB) MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail