Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Faslane About the job Job summary His Majestys Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdoms 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 Clydes 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. This role is part of a small organisation responsible for managing the licencing of Explosive facilities and stores across HMNB Clyde and ensuring Site compliance with Explosive Regulation. The incumbent will lead a small team and act as the Lead Explosive Safety Advisor at Faslane. The incumbent is accountable to Superintendent Armaments Depot Coulport, through the Explosive Safety Manager (Clyde). This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description This exciting role offers a chance to develop Explosive Safety Management skills together with networking opportunities across HMNB Clyde government and industry organisations. It will involve close collaboration with a wide range of organisations across the Explosives community, the Royal Navy and Defence. Full on the job and internal/external training will be given for this role. The key responsibilities for the role are: Act as the Faslane Explosive Safety Representative on behalf of Naval Base Commander Clyde and in accordance with Explosive Safety Regulation. Produce and upkeep Faslane Explosive Safety Orders. Authorise Explosive movements at Faslane through the Faslane Ammunitioning Approval Signal (FAAS) process. Carry out inspections of Explosive licenced facilities and storage areas in accordance with Explosive Regulation. Liaison with Clyde Estates and other MOD/Industry departments on projects for new build and change of use at Faslane, ensuring Explosive Regulation is being met. Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of Explosive Safety within the HMNB Clyde Site Safety Justification and be the point of contact for Explosive Events. Provide Explosive Safety Awareness training to HMNB Clyde (Faslane and Coulport) personnel, including Contractors. Provide advice for the Warships In Harbour Site Safety Case, to include explosive blast prediction advice and berthing co-ordination within Faslane Port. Represent Explosive Safety at meetings/activities as required. Person specification Essential criteria: Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build resilient teams, influence and motivate others across organisational boundaries, and create a culture that motivates staff, promotes innovation and delivers results. Experience of confidently handling emergent operational or business matters and making balanced decisions to achieve a successful outcome. Experience of advising and securing the confidence of customers and stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to analyse issues and make clear recommendations about the way ahead, understanding the motivations of others to drive effective decisions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to secure the engagement and support of a range of internal and external groups. Understanding of capability management and risk management processes. Desirable Criteria: Knowledge and experience of risk management and mitigation. Understanding of Operational delivery management and Risk Management, preferably in a Ministry of Defence or other Government setting. Experience of working in a complex operational environment. Technical Skills: Use of MS office applications Assessment Criteria: Candidate applications will be assessed across both the essential criteria and the behaviours referenced below. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions 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. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, as well as 8 public holidays. 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% 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 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. Things you need to know Please provide your evidence using STAR technique. Situation: Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the panel to understand: Where you are? Who was there with you? What had happened? Task: The recruitment panel will want to understand what you were trying to achieve from the situation you found yourself in. What was the task that you had to complete, and why? What did you have to achieve? Action: What did you do? The panel will be looking for information of what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take, and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use I, rather than we. to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do. Result: Dont be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures that are easily understandable: What results did the actions produce? What did you achieve through your actions, and did you meet your goals? Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience? Keep the situation and Task parts brief. Concentrate on the action and the result, if the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths. When providing your evidence please ensure that you avoid acronyms, and company specific jargon. Interviews will take place on date to be confirmed. A reserve list will be held for 12 months after the conclusion of this recruitment activity. Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style. 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. Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview At Sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements. Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving The requirements for the role have been bench-marked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview. At Interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit or may be placed on Reserve List for up to 12 months. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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). 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. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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. 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 Open to UK nationals only. 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 : Veronica Rennie Email : veronica.rennie638mod.gov.uk Telephone : 0300 1653407 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 Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 2922kB) MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information July 2020 Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail