Duties include: Initiating and progressing essential and time sensitive demands for ergonomic equipment and podiatry necessitated boots as a result of a Health & Safety (H&S) and/or Occupational Health report. Consequently, this involves working within the strict GDPR regulations. Procurement and purchase of stores for NBC(D) customers including stationery, NATO standard pallets, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Defence Accommodation Stores (DAS), Information Technology (IT) consumables and other demanded stores using ePC, CP&F and Team Leidos eCat for units financially supported by NBC(D). Act as the Intelligent Customer interface for the Supply Chain enabling contracts. Challenge the quality of service provision to ensure the Authority receives the required service. Promptly escalate to SCM if requirements are not met. Undertake assurance and auditing checks to scrutinise accuracy of contractor submitted documentation and ensure the Authority is receiving Value for Money (VfM). Budgetary role working within delegated limits of spending authority. Provide analytical data to relevant stakeholders including the Finance and Commercial teams to aid the decision making process. Authorising and paying invoices, providing assurance and VfM of all payments. Act as the Logistics ePC manager. Act as the SME for contract creation on CP&F to allow payment set up for short term single source contracts. Monitor and assure authorised and entitled personnel are accessing the Supply/Fit services provided within HMNB Devonport. Oversight and control of the storage facility, review stockholdings and investigate any discrepancies. Work directly with the contractor support staff to ensure the safe custody and storage of Procured items. Manage delivery contractor access to NBC(D) and ensure security requirements are met. P rovide advice and guidance to Royal Navy (RN) and Civilians as required. Initiate the return of IT consumables via Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) through the reverse supply chain. Providing VfM and a monetary return to Defence. Be proactive and promote continuous improvement / best practices, suggesting changes where possible. Responsible for general maintenance of specified warehouse area including housekeeping and monitoring of on-site Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) to ensure compliance with regulations reporting any breaches and arranging prompt remedial action. Secondary Purpose Completion of ad-hoc tasks in support of SCM. To cover the Logistics Officer Materiel Accountant role in their absence by ensuring all Waterfront logistic services as defined under the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) contract are delivered by NBC(D)s commercial supplier Babcock Marine. Including monitoring and auditing of Base Inventory System (BIS) stockholdings, escalating where appropriate to the SCM for guidance and with authority to: Decide liability when loss to the MoD is incurred and authorise loss/stocktaking adjustment within financial limit of grade. Control, monitor and report on stocktaking progress and performance Adjust stock inventory held on the Base Inventory System including input to WITS Manage BIWMS, WITS, RIDELS and MJDI (or replacement systems) software queries providing advice and guidance on system procedures with the objective of maintaining business continuity. Liaise with MJDI Unit Application Administrators to add and remove access / permissions to enable personnel to carry out and maintain FMSP output. Person specification Pre-joining Essential: Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365. Qualifications Level 3 qualification or relevant experience within a Supply Chain role at the discretion of SCCM. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of 29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes 8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. His Majestys Naval Base Devonport (HMNB(D)) is the largest Naval Base in Europe and provides support to the Devonport Flotilla, platforms undergoing maintenance and various visiting platforms. 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. Navy Command offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships, that you can undertake as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship, you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience and wider skills required for their job and future career. The successful candidate can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 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 and a childrens nursery. 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. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Interviews will take place at HMNB Devonport. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500) During the Selection Process candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours- Managing a Quality (Application and Interview) Communicating and Influencing (Interview) Making Effective Decisions (Interview) 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 into 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. 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) .