Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Taunton About the job Job summary The Defence Situational Awareness Data Provision Manager is a member of the Defence Operations team and assists with the fulfilment of the objectives of the UK StratCom/UKHO Customer Service Agreement (CSA) and its Service Definition Annex (SDA), with particular emphasis on provision of digital products and services in support of operational Situational Awareness (SA). The post holder will be responsible for the continuous coordination and prioritisation with Navy Digital to ensure timely delivery of globally deployable maritime geospatial data capability (£1.3M of classified assets) in direct support of frontline operations, in addition to Delivering end user education through hosting and support to visits at UKHO and training in use of maritime geospatial data capability at/on defence bases/assets. This is a joint administration and technical role. The post holder will be expected to lead the continued delivery of the deployable HM GEOINT capability to the Royal Navy and other Defence users. The post holder will use general guidance, supplemented by more specific instructions in addition to directing the B3 within the defence operations team to deliver effective output in relation to high priority defence requests. Our Military Data Management Team directly supports Defence contingent operations and capability by providing maritime data, products, and services as part of our Defence public task. The core part of this role involves data management and onward dissemination out to a wide range of Defence customers. This role will supply foundation GeoINT to the RN Fleet and react promptly to real world events. This role requires the holder to connect with all parts of the UKHO enterprise, creating and sustaining key relationships with multiple technical teams and SMEs. The Military Data Management Team and the Defence Operations Team are in office for a minimum of 3 days per week. Hybrid working is supported and coordinated through the management chain. Training: Following an initial period of 4 weeks training in office, there will be a period of continuation training of between 6 12 months, validated through a process of continuous assessment of the post-holders experience, knowledge, skills, and attitude. Job description As UKHOs Defence Situational Awareness and Data Provision Manager: Lead the continuous coordination and prioritisation with Navy Digital to ensure timely delivery of globally deployable maritime geospatial data capability (£1.3M of classified assets) in direct support of frontline operations. Cohering maritime geospatial data from across the Defence GEOINT Enterprise and UKHO (including MFDB and FDB systems) to be made available for onward dissemination with release conditions declared. Deputise as B1 Military Data Manager and provide resilience in support of emergent maritime geospatial data Requests, including coordination across UKHO, Defence Intelligence and Frontline Commands. Provide consultancy service as the maritime geospatial data provision technical SME to inform evolution of defence maritime geospatial datasets, products, and services. Deliver end user education through hosting and support to visits at UKHO and training in use of maritime geospatial data capability at/on defence bases/assets. Assist in the management, supervision, and delivery of defence visits to UKHO. Provide digital support to the implementation of data support to NCGI. Maintain oversight and management of the records for HM GEOINT capability (currently laptops) contents and distribution. Present to visitors on the deployable GEOINT capability and maritime GEOINT data dissemination services, with an understanding of the wider defence products. Person specification Please note that we will only score against the sift and interview criteria and not the desirable information below. The post holder will need: Security clearance or capable of achieving such. Demonstrable understanding of Geospatial Information Systems with particular in depth knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Enterprise service and experience of using an automated service management. A strong understanding of handling geospatial data and products. A strong working knowledge of current UK Defence & NATO Communications Information Systems (CIS) and Defence security regulations. A strong team-work ethic & proven track record as a team player, leader in a technical service role. Possess the confidence to prepare and deliver presentations up to 1 level with robust communications skills across wide organisational departments and with external customers and suppliers. Must demonstrate experience of IT system monitoring and managing a Production environment. Demonstrate the ability to be able to effectively manage another team member in relation to data requests with quick turn around times. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Working Together Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Working with information systems, tools or software packages in relation to geospatial data analysis and/or dissemination. Benefits Alongside your salary of £35,744, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £10,355 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. How to Apply: You will be asked to input your CV (for information only) and a 250 word statement on the Experience criteria below. You will also be required to write 250 words on each of the Behaviours listed. Timeline: Advert Closes for applications: 12/11/2024 Shortlisting: Week commencing: 11/11/2024 Interviews: Week commencing: 25/11/2024 We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. Sift/Shortlist Criteria: All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria: Experience: Delivering a geospatial product or service. Civil Service Behaviours (Level 3) Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Interview Criteria: You will be interviewed against the following criteria: Technical: Working with information systems, tools or software packages in relation to geospatial data analysis and/or dissemination. Experience: Delivering a geospatial product or service (tested by a presentation) Civil Service Behaviours (Level 3): Changing and Improving Delivering at Place Working Together Managing a Quality Service See here for further information: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk) Process: Single Stage Interview via TEAMS. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information) Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approximately 50 minutes. As part of your interview, you will be required to give a presentation in relation to the Experience criteria above. The title of the presentation will be given in the invitation to interview. Onboarding Checks: SC Reserved This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. 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). 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : recruitment.queriesukho.gov.uk Email : recruitment.queriesukho.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : recruitment.queriesukho.gov.uk Further information The Departments recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment based on merit, open and fair competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, details of which can be found at http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact recruitment.queriesukho.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can further contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk or view more details at http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk Attachments UKHO Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 5713kB) 20210309 additional pay info Opens in new window (pdf, 163kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail