Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location HMNB Devonport About the job Job summary Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of waterspace, employing 12,000 people on site. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UKs submarine fleet. It is also the operating homebase for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouths workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouths economy. Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UKs defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UKs allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Commands role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications. The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme. In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a childrens nursery, food outlets, a handy shop, and some of car parking. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description We are looking for an excellent communicator with good organisational skills with a history of managing or delivering IT projects/programmes. The job holder will be responsible for all IT assets held within Naval Base Commander (NBC) Devonport's Organisation. They will ensure all assets are accounted for, deployed, maintained, upgraded and disposed of via the correct route and policy for the lifecycle of the IT asset. Act as the Enterprise Site Lead for Defence technical refresh programmes, delivering IT and IS updates to the whole of HMNB Devonport, facilitating effective Change Management for staff, equipment, and systems. Provide whole site briefings for ICT programmes being delivered to site. IT focal point for NBC Devonport staff and supported Units within the Naval Base, adhering to MOD policy, Service Level Agreements and Joint Business Agreements. Develop and maintain IT asset registers for NBC Devonport and whole site assets as dictated by Navy Digital. Conduct regular assurance checks and investigations on behalf of Defence and Navy Digital teams. Utilise Remedy Asset Management Tool to provide asset reports as required. Delegated budgetary authority for IT equipment and consumables, utilising Navy Digital Front Door and engaging with ICT team as required. The job holder will have line management responsibilities for 1 x EO grade. Person specification This role may be suitable for someone with previous experience of working in a team delivering IT programmes or managing IT assets. Previous experience or technical knowledge can help but were looking for the core skills and the motivation and ability to learn, so we can support your continuous development in the role. Well provide opportunities to maintain or gain industry qualifications, certifications or memberships where required. Essential criteria: A Level 5 qualification in IT, or a business related subject, or substantial experience at the discretion of the vacancy holder. Desirable criteria: Change Management Practitioner IT Asset Manager (ITAM) Foundation Ideally, youll also have the following skills: Acute attention to detail. Great organisation, timekeeping and prioritisation skills. Able to keep calm under pressure and use your initiative and influencing skills. Personable, task focused and able to build relationships with the core team and wider colleagues. Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement. A passion for information technology and identifying and solving problems. Motivation, commitment and the desire to continue to learn and develop. Qualifications Level 5 qualification in IT or business related subject Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Changing and Improving 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 sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following: Behaviour : Changing and Improving Experience : Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (750Word count) Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. 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. At interview, you will be assessed against the following: Behaviour : Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture 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 : Jennifer Cerqua Email : jennifer.cerqua100mod.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 22_0656 Navy C Applicant guide A4 V2 - Digital Opens in new window (pdf, 4136kB) MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) Share this page Print Email Gmail Facebook LinkedIn