Yeovil Job Summary We have an inspiring development opportunity at RNAS Yeovilton, for people orientated, motivated and driven to join the managerial position of the Corporate Services Business Manager at HMS HERON. The role is a member of, and works with, the senior leadership team supporting the operational activities of the air station providing direction and oversight for Civil Service workforce planning and outputs associated with Corporate Governance, Information Management, IS, Finance and Executive support functions. We are seeking a confident and articulate Line Manager able to lead a range of diverse functional outputs within a wide portfolio. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate they can make evidence based decisions and be a confirmed report writer, able to interpret data to make recommendations for future planning strategies. They will provide support to the Command and Executive teams and deliver consistent advice in the application of corporate governance and financial planning cycles. The Corporate Business Services teams is made up of 27 personnel delivering functions to all HMS Heron departments, and site wide across all TLBs as applicable. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description Metrics are measured against the following primary areas: Site lead for civilian employment planning and policy application Head of Support Services (to include Information Management, Information Systems, Communications Hub, Building Management. Business Management (Finance, Governance, Risk and Change) Focal Point for Navy Command HQ for transactional services Person specification Delivering resource capabilities within their Area of Responsibility, they will supply stragic direction and act as the site workforce planner, collaborating closely with Navy HQ for recruitment and succession requirements. Attendance and active participation in a wide range of workgroups and meetings, such as 2 Work Force Management Group, risk management, Safety, Health and Environment are important. Acting as Senior Information Officer they will drive improvement in information knowledge and awareness and improve abilities across site helping to identify and increase digital processes, retention of records and training requirements. Oversight for major IS project delivery and change programmes and co-ordination of laptop asset management. This role will assign resource to support postal and reprographic services to organisations at both HERON and Little Yeovilton and is the sponsor of several on-site service level agreements. It provides advice and mentorship to RN departments on governance processes including lease and licencing of the estate. Responsible for oversight and planning of ABC and AP00 planning rounds, it works with cost centre managers to ensure robust forecasting is achieved. Provision of monthly updates across performance area to Commanding Officer, RNAS Yeovilton. This is a multi-faceted role, interacting across other departmental taskings and champions contributions to the maintain and sustain status of key documents and processes. It assesses and reviews statistical data relating to Security Clearances, Training and Performance Management, encouraging self-development of teams and individuals. Communications skills will be paramount when working alongside and in discussion with both internal and external partners Metrics Are Measured Against The Following Primary Areas Site lead for civilian employment planning and policy application Head of Support Services (to include Information Management, Information Systems, Communications Hub, Building Management. Business Management (Finance, Governance, Risk and Change) Focal Point for Navy Command HQ for transactional services Person specification Delivering resource capabilities within their Area of Responsibility, they will supply stragic direction and act as the site workforce planner, collaborating closely with Navy HQ for recruitment and succession requirements. Attendance and active participation in a wide range of workgroups and meetings, such as 2 Work Force Management Group, risk management, Safety, Health and Environment are important. Acting as Senior Information Officer they will drive improvement in information knowledge and awareness and improve abilities across site helping to identify and increase digital processes, retention of records and training requirements. Oversight for major IS project delivery and change programmes and co-ordination of laptop asset management. This role will assign resource to support postal and reprographic services to organisations at both HERON and Little Yeovilton and is the sponsor of several on-site service level agreements. It provides advice and mentorship to RN departments on governance processes including lease and licencing of the estate. Responsible for oversight and planning of ABC and AP00 planning rounds, it works with cost centre managers to ensure robust forecasting is achieved. Provision of monthly updates across performance area to Commanding Officer, RNAS Yeovilton. This is a multi-faceted role, interacting across other departmental taskings and champions contributions to the maintain and sustain status of key documents and processes. It assesses and reviews statistical data relating to Security Clearances, Training and Performance Management, encouraging self-development of teams and individuals. Communications skills will be paramount when working alongside and in discussion with both internal and external partners Person specification The individual required for the role need to be able to make key decisions on prioritisation, to be comfortable making difficult choices and relaying decisions to higher ranking individuals. Working knowledge of MS office packages is essential in addition to understanding financial processes Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other Benefits For Navy Command Civil Servants Include 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service A very competitive pension scheme Personal & professional development Alternative working patterns for many roles Access to a confidential, professional support service Discount schemes Bicycle / season ticket loans Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year. In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship 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 the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact. Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship. Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. 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. An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year. 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. You will be sifted against a CV and Personal statement. Interviews will be Civil Service behaviour based. 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 Words) At Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following Leadership Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Seeing The Big Picture 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. 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. 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 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 : Cdr Colin Kiernan Email : Colin.Kiernan135mod.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. 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.