Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Scotland. 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, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels 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. HM Naval Base Clyde is a Nuclear Authorised site which complies with the full suite of nuclear authorised conditions of which Authorised Condition 10 (Training), is pertinent to this role. The Business Directorate at HMNB Clyde provides an overarching governance function a broad range of business functions and specialist professional help to support the respective output areas Part of the Business Directorate, the Clyde Training & Development (CTD) team deliver and support site wide training to entitled HMNB Clyde staff, both service and civilian. Advice and guidance on training policy and funding of external learning is also provided. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description The Clyde Training and Development (CTD) Team sits within the Business Directorate at HM Naval Base Clyde. The Business Directorate provides an overarching governance function across HMNB Clyde and a broad range of business functions and specialist professional help to support the respective output areas. The Clyde Training & Development (CTD) team delivers and supports site wide training to entitled HMNB Clyde staff, both service and civilian. Advice and guidance on training policy and funding of external learning is also provided. The Training Support Officer (TSO) is responsible for providing all necessary administrative support to enable the successful delivery of site wide training. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Co-ordinate and process all requests for training facilitated by the Clyde Training Department; issue joining instructions produce, purchase and issue course certificates. Completing and updating records on TAFMIS, Baseline and all Excel spreadsheets. Maintain training records for mandatory, nuclear, and external statistics to assist in the production of management information. Arrange security clearance for trainers and delegates as necessary and escort duties as required. Maintain, reproduce, and purchase course materials; maintenance of training equipment. Processing of Invoices for payment and maintenance of associated documentation in line with Barclays Spend Management (BSM). Process external training applications to comply with L2020 framework. Raise exemptions with Government Campus where normal route to market is not applicable. Responsibility for the use of Clyde Training Department facilities including room bookings and the setting up of classrooms. Clyde Training Department Asset management and replenishment. Performing ad hoc training support tasking as directed by Learning & Development Advisor (LDA). Additional Information Normal business hours are between 0800-1700 dependant on business requirements. Application of the flexible working scheme needs to take this into account. Please note the TORs are also under review at the moment although will not change significantly. 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. This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Person specification The Training Support Officer (TSO) is a customer facing role therefore a high level of customer service, prioritisation and interpersonal skills will be required. The use of IT systems including the TAFMIS system and MODNET for day-to-day business will necessitate a good standard of IT literacy, especially the use of standard Microsoft Office packages. There will be occasions to attend/support offsite training therefore a driving licence would be desirable. The Training Support Officer role is an integral part of the training team therefore a flexible approach to workload and supporting colleagues are key to undertaking this role. Essential Driving Licence Desirable Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages and MODNET. Completion of Contracts, Purchase & Finance (CP&F) training. Licences Full UK Driving Licence Languages English Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Communicating and Influencing Benefits 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. 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. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including sports facilities, Swimming Pool, Internet Cafe, Hair Salon, Post Office, Bowling Alley, Staff Canteen, Sailing Centre and Clyde Cinema, onsite Car Parking. HMNB Clyde also has an assisted travel scheme covering multiple routes ranging from Glasgow, Inverclyde, and surrounding areas. HMNB Clyde is close to local transport links, and we promote car share schemes. The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, 25 days paid annual leave rising (one day per year) to 30 days after five years service, maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme. Navy Command offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships, that you can undertake as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship, you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience and wider skills required for their job and future career. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. 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. If we receive a large number of applications, applications will be assessed against Seeing the Big Picture. They will then be assessed against the other criteria if they have met the minimum score on the lead criterion. At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following: Behaviour : Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Communicating and Influencing Experience : Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (Word count) Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. 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: Behaviour : Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Communicating and Influencing 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. Sift will be undertaken week commencing 17th of February, interviews expected to be held face-to-face on the 13th of March. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Eligibility This vacancy is open to External Recruitment and for all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules. Candidates in their probationary period are not eligible to apply for vacancies within this department. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Continuous employment If you're employed by a non-departmental public body (NDPB) and are applying for a job in the Civil Service (or vice versa) by moving jobs this will involve a change of employer and you may break the statutory rules on continuity of employment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. External recruits joining the MOD who are new to the Civil Service may be subject to a six-month probation period. Nationality statement Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the 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. 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 : Olivia Armstrong Email : Olivia.armstrong104mod.gov.uk Telephone : 0300 157 1685 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 MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) 20250110- CS Applicant Pack Booklet - O Opens in new window (pdf, 1607kB) 22_0656 Navy C Applicant guide A4 V2 - Digital Opens in new window (pdf, 1601kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail