Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG 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 home base 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 with a minimum of 3 days in office. Job description Primary Purpose Financial support and scrutiny for the delivery of FMSP (Service Categories 5 9), Armada PFI and other Forward Works Schedule (FWS) Costs. Financial support and scrutiny for the delivery of NBC Devonports Major Works Programme. Secondary Purpose To provide support to RM Infra (SEO) and Head of Finance (G7) as directed. To support and scrutinise Business Cases. Responsibilities The post holder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy. Lead the detailed production and delivery of the monthly Infrastructure Forecast of Outturn (FOO) ensuring associated IYM regular reporting requirements are achieved. Provide consistent forecast submissions including the identification of risks and opportunities. Capturing, but not limited to, all the areas outlined below: FMSP Service Categories 5 9 (Hard FM). Armada Hard FM. Other delivery routes. Lead the detailed production and delivery of the Infrastructure ABC Planning Round Bid for all areas of Hard FM including the identification of risks and opportunities. Capturing, but not limited to, all the areas outlined below: FMSP Service Categories 5 9 (Hard FM). Armada Hard FM. Other delivery routes. Maintain monthly drumbeat of Finance meetings with Delivery teams to ensure robust and accurate Forecasting. Carry out financial assurance, scrutiny and approval of Business Cases and Expenditure proposals required to achieve delivery of Infrastructure outputs in a timely fashion in compliance within delegation levels. Provide Financial support and analysis to Delivery Teams, FMSP PST, Commercial and Programming Teams to aid robust decision making. Person specification The applicant should have a sound background in finance and be confident in dealing with people. Professional/External Qualifications Essential Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 or relevant experience. Learning and Development Pre-joining Essential: Nil Post-joining Essential: Knowledge and Understanding of MOD Financial Procedures. Financial Skills Certificate (Intermediate Level) In Year Financial Management (within 6 months). All Mandatory Training. Qualifications AAT Level 2 or Relevant Experience Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: FCF4 - In Year Financial Management 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, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. 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 sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours/Technical Skill: CV - details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience Personal Statement - candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 Words) Making Effective Decisions Working Together Communicating and Influencing FCF4 - In Year Financial Management At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours/Technical Skill and Strengths: Making Effective Decisions Working Together Communicating and Influencing FCF4 - In Year Financial Management 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 : Tom Hatch Email : Tom.Hatch158mod.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 Navy Command Applicant Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1601kB) Success Profiles Opens in new window (pdf, 998kB) Finance Competence Framework Opens in new window (pdf, 740kB) Success-Profiles-Strengths Opens in new window (pdf, 664kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail