Job Summary
Are you looking for your next role in Energetics Explosives? You will bring experience of Ordnance Munitions and Explosives, safe working practices and management. We’ll provide you the opportunity to grow in an inclusive environment and provide ongoing support as you take pride in undertaking a new role for you, and for Dstl.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
Job Description
As a Stockpile Manager, you will become part of the Energetics Enclosure Management Team (EEMT) taking responsibility for the safety and security of OME throughout their life cycle, and the application of the regulatory controls for such items, whilst in Dstl ownership. You will provide effective communication and leadership to ensure processes are followed.
Our safety culture and commitment is an ongoing priority at Dstl and as leaders:
* You must appreciate and be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others;
* You will pro-actively support the development of safe working practices, champion their use with others, and promote the welfare of self and others;
* You will share best practice and report any unsafe practices to support and enable a learning culture. You are empowered to stop work where you feel it is unsafe.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who has:
* Proven track record of assuring and through life management of OME.
* Ability to identify, rectify and implement procedural change.
* Ability to produce and maintain accurate records.
* Organisational, problem solving and communication skills.
* Good time management and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Leadership
As a leader in Defence you will help shape, role model and bring to life the ‘One Defence’ mindset that will enable us to deliver our vision and strategic objectives. Your leadership style must be inspiring, confident and empowering. Working at every level of our organisation to break down silos, unite teams and create a culture that is trusting, collaborative, innovative, diverse and inclusive.
Important Information
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Managing a Quality Service
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Changing and Improving
* Leadership
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
* Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution. In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
* Flexible working: Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours.
* Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
* Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
* Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
* Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid.
* Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree).
* Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things You Need to Know
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so if at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
Nationality Requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
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