Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Helensburgh, G84 8HL 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 position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description The Visits Liaison Officer (VLO) is responsible for project managing, developing, coordinating and delivering all 2 Star and above military and civilian bespoke Very Important Person (VIP) visits to HMNB Clyde on behalf of Naval Base Commander Clyde (NBC) and Commander Submarine Flotilla (ComSubFlot). Through a thorough understanding of the security, safety and wider polices that impact on every visit, the VLO ensure each visit complies with the VIP Visits Defence Information Notice which details the procedure for requesting and arranging a visit to HMNB Clyde. The VLO acts as the VIP Visits Subject Matter Expert (SME) and as such leads on behalf of the Base on all discussions on future visits including briefing Seniors up to and including the highest levels in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) & Other Government Departments (OGDs). The VLO manages a Deputy Visits Liaison Officer (Executive Officer level) and an Assistant Visits Liaison Officer (Administrative Officer level) and ensures they have the resources required to complete their tasking whilst overseeing that all outputs remain at a high corporate standard, incorporating all the objectives that the individual VIP requires whilst ensuring that every VIP visit does not attract any negative or adverse publicity. Person specification Individual must have strong communication skills (written and verbal), be able to deliver at pace and have an attention for detail. Key VLO Objectives : Produce an initial bespoke outline for all VIP programmes and oversee the outlines from conception to completed visit programmes in conjunction with the Deputy VLO. Liaise with all 1 Scotland Offices and 2 Director Submarine (DSM) Office to discuss all new visit requests and review each visit programme weekly with NBC and COMSUBFLOT to ensure they are content to host. Deliver all 4 and above V/VIP visits, commemoration and commissioning ceremonies as required engaging with Base and wider MOD/OGD seniors and units; fully ensuring external stakeholder management and internal stakeholder procedures are integrated into visit planning. Ensure where VVIP visits which attract extra safety and security measures for protected persons, the VLO will liaise with Base Security, Ministry of Defence Police and external teams such as Police Scotland and Metropolitan Police Protection Teams to ensure the requisite security measures are in place. Use best practice decisions during any discussions on visit programmes to ensure that cognisance is taken of the wider Base Operational tempo to lower the impact of VIP visits on the Base. Ensures that any financial requirements for VIP visits are discussed and agreed. Ensure VIP Visit Policy messaging is fully aligned with HMNB Clyde Communications strategy through close liaison with NBC and SUBFLOT Chief of Staffs. Key VLO Responsibilities : Project manage initial outlines for all VIP 2 Star and above military and civilian, UK and foreign national visits to HMNB Clyde, ensuring compliance for each visit with the Visits DIN, Base and RN policies. Project manage and host all 4 Star and above visits, including liaising with any Police Protection Teams and other senior offices to produce and host a bespoke programme for the visit. Quality assure every bespoke VIP programme to ensure it is supported by the correct essential seniors, units and support mechanisms (transport, security, dining etc). Project manage larger Base events (e.g. Commissioning Ceremonies, anniversaries etc) ensuring all essential elements for the VIP guests are in place and the VIPs are hosted appropriately. Co-ordinate all VIP Visits visit requests to HMNB Clyde and reviewing these plus existing VIP prog Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Leadership Managing a Quality Service 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% 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. Applications online only, 1 interview for successful candidates. 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/Experience: Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (500 words) Communication and Influencing Delivering at Pace Leadership Managing a Quality Service At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Communication and Influencing Delivering at Pace Leadership Managing a Quality Service 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 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 : Lt Cdr Kate Pridham RN Email : kate.pridham100mod.gov.uk Telephone : 44 (0)1436 674321 Ext 3789 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 22_0656 NC Applicant guide A4 - Digital Opens in new window (pdf, 2922kB) Candidate Information june 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail