HMNB Devonport, Plymouth PL2 2BG Job Summary Naval Base Commander (Devonport`s) (NBC(D)) organisation is seeking a highly motivated, and enthusiastic Learning & Development Manager to deliver effective Learning & Development (L&D) support for the organisation. This is a challenging and rewarding role with the successful candidate playing a key role in delivering a range of L&D requirements to ensure NBC(D) workforce has timely and appropriate training to enable a Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel (SQEP) workforce who support key Defence outputs. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Flexible working is available by agreement with the line manager, but due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be prepared to spend the majority of their time on site as this is a customer facing/ operational role. (Civil Service expectation is 60% presence in office per week). Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK’s submarine fleet. It's also the operating home base for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the Southwest. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the Southwest, reaching worldwide. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s 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, operations 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. Job Description Produce NBC(D) Workforce & Skills Development Plan (WSDP), seeking input from all business areas and aligning and prioritising Learning & Development (L&D) activities in line with NBC(D) Business Plan. Wherever possible, achieve good value for money (VFM) by using the Learning & Development Framework Provide NBC and his Business Managers with advice and guidance on L&D to identify solutions and interventions to bridge the skills gaps Bid for and control NBC(D`s) training budget, ensuring that spend is prioritised, targeted, and aligned to NBC’s Business Plan and Devonport`s WSDP/L&D Plan Oversee the Work Experience placements providing valuable outreach for young people, ensuring compliance with legal regulations regarding safety, security and insurance Promote NBC`s Devonport Employee Health & Well being (H&W) Initiative to encourage staff to look after themselves and signpost the support they need to achieve a work life balance Secondary Purpose Ensure Evaluation takes place to monitor if L&D interventions are bridging the gaps and providing VFM. Encourage and assist team leaders to Evaluate at Levels 3 and 4 on key Learning & Development events to ensure L&D benefits are being realised and spend is justified Build up strong cross-team working with all members of the team to enhance the performance and reputation of L&D across the Naval Base. Share best practice within the team as well as other Naval Bases and units. Ensure classroom facilities are safe for students, fit for purpose and are at optimum use Deliver a high-quality L&D consultancy/advice to the business stakeholders and staff at all levels on appropriate L&D interventions providing consistency in approach where appropriate Facilitate a bi-annual Engineering & Science Forum event to support NBC/wider stakeholder Continued Professional Development (CPD) Maintain a professional Induction Guide for all NBC(D) new joiners with provision of appropriate support/advice to Line Managers. To review the Induction Guide quarterly to maintain currency and suitability for purpose Lead on the engagement and communicating of all learning and development activities/opportunities, ensuring the activities are customer focused and inclusive The post holder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy To assist the wider People Team with the design, implementation and delivery of the NBC(D) People Strategy to sustain a resilient HMNB(D) workforce Delegated financial authority to approve expenditure against the NBC (Devonport) Learning & Development budget Line management responsibilities for 3 x Executive Officer Grade Civil Servants Manage Classroom Resources in conjunction with the Learning & Development Hub Attend termly COB Unit Health Committee (UHC) meetings as the Civilian Health & Wellbeing representative Produce NBC(D) Workforce & Skills Development Plan (WSDP), seeking input from all business areas and aligning and prioritising Learning & Development (L&D) activities in line with NBC(D) Business Plan. Wherever possible, achieve good value for money (VFM) by using the Learning & Development Framework Provide NBC and his Business Managers with advice and guidance on L&D to identify solutions and interventions to bridge the skills gaps Bid for and control NBC(D`s) training budget, ensuring that spend is prioritised, targeted, and aligned to NBC’s Business Plan and Devonport`s WSDP/L&D Plan Oversee the Work Experience placements providing valuable outreach for young people, ensuring compliance with legal regulations regarding safety, security and insurance Promote NBC`s Devonport Employee Health & Well being (H&W) Initiative to encourage staff to look after themselves and signpost the support they need to achieve a work life balance Secondary Purpose Ensure Evaluation takes place to monitor if L&D interventions are bridging the gaps and providing VFM. Encourage and assist team leaders to Evaluate at Levels 3 and 4 on key Learning & Development events to ensure L&D benefits are being realised and spend is justified Build up strong cross-team working with all members of the team to enhance the performance and reputation of L&D across the Naval Base. Share best practice within the team as well as other Naval Bases and units. Ensure classroom facilities are safe for students, fit for purpose and are at optimum use Deliver a high-quality L&D consultancy/advice to the business stakeholders and staff at all levels on appropriate L&D interventions providing consistency in approach where appropriate Facilitate a bi-annual Engineering & Science Forum event to support NBC/wider stakeholder Continued Professional Development (CPD) Maintain a professional Induction Guide for all NBC(D) new joiners with provision of appropriate support/advice to Line Managers. To review the Induction Guide quarterly to maintain currency and suitability for purpose Lead on the engagement and communicating of all learning and development activities/opportunities, ensuring the activities are customer focused and inclusive The post holder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy To assist the wider People Team with the design, implementation and delivery of the NBC(D) People Strategy to sustain a resilient HMNB(D) workforce Delegated financial authority to approve expenditure against the NBC (Devonport) Learning & Development budget Line management responsibilities for 3 x Executive Officer Grade Civil Servants Manage Classroom Resources in conjunction with the Learning & Development Hub Attend termly COB Unit Health Committee (UHC) meetings as the Civilian Health & Wellbeing representative Person specification The post holder will require strong verbal & writing skills, and a natural ability to think strategically. They will also require excellent communication skills. The position requires a passionate and enthusiastic people person who has a strong team ethic. A diplomatic team-player who can establish positive relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation and at all levels. They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships, as well as the ability to listen to and interact confidently with others. There is a requirement to manage multiple tasks effectively, always planning so deadlines are met and ensuring a quality output is maintained. All whilst demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate must have a minimum Level 4 qualification in a Learning & Development or People related subject, or relevant experience or equivalence at the discretion of the recruiting line manager. Also required, is demonstrable experience of stakeholder engagement organising large events, and experience of managing budgets. Good IT skills, including experience of Office 365 is required. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Working Together 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% An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year 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. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. 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 Word count) At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following Behaviours: Making effective decisions Working together 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 interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Making effective decisions Working together Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Interviews will be held face to face at HMS Drake, HMNB Devonport, Plymouth. 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. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. 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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. 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). 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 : Julie Catterall Email : julie.catterall264mod.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. 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