HM Naval Base Clyde - Coulport
Job Summary
His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Ministry of Defence and across the wider Civil Service.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD) has an exciting career opportunity for two Administrative Officers to join team under the directorate of Captain Base Safety (CBS). The two posts are embedded within the EPD based at Coulport.
Responsibilities:
* Support plan and deliver nuclear and non-nuclear demonstration exercises.
* Review, produce and maintain emergency response documentation.
* Produce and manage capability rosters to ensure a viable nuclear emergency response organisation is maintained.
* Manage periodic checks of dedicated emergency response facilities to ensure a constant state of readiness is maintained.
* Monitor the nuclear emergency response organisations Organisation Capability with regard to post-holder training and role complements to ensure risks are appropriately mitigated.
* Coordinate an effective nuclear emergency response training regime. With training and experience post-holders can support deliver training.
* Maintain the departments nuclear & non-nuclear emergency response equipment databases to ensure effective calibration and maintenance regimes are undertaken and any risks are appropriately mitigated.
* Participate in nuclear emergency response exercises. Post-holders, subject to training and experience, are expected to be a member of a nuclear emergency response organisation (this, subject to approval and criteria being met attracts an On Call Allowance and Accident Response Commitment Allowance).
* Manage a defect risk register associated with nuclear emergency response infrastructure / systems to ensure risks are appropriately managed and mitigated.
* To provide administrative support to the Superintendents secondary role of Duty Control Officer, ensuring essential operational and onsite information is immediately available for rostered duty staff.
To Be Considered For This Role You Will Have:
* A proven track record in delivering excellent customer service
* A good understanding of MS Office packages (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint) is required
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
* A full UK driving licence (desirable)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Leadership
* Communicating and Influencing
* Managing a Quality Service
* Making Effective Decisions
Alongside your salary of £26,235, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,600 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other Benefits For Navy Command Civil Servants Include:
* 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
* A very competitive pension scheme
* Personal & professional development
* Alternative & Hybrid working patterns for many roles
* Access to a confidential, professional Employee Assistance support service
* Discount schemes
* Bicycle / season ticket loans
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
* On-site Facilities (gymnasium, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)
* Free Car Parking
* Assisted Travel Scheme
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
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.
An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year.
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.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours.
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, candidates will be assessed against the following criteria:
* Success Profile Behaviours
1. Leadership
2. Making Effective Decisions
3. Communicating and Influencing
4. Managing a Quality Service
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)
* 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
Contact point for applicants:
* Name : Lisa Brown
* Email : Lisa.brown271@mod.gov.uk
* Telephone : 01436 674321 Option 2 for Coulport Ext. 6194
Recruitment team:
* Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
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