Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Three Legged Cross, South West England, BH21 6QS About the job Job summary Do you want to join Defence and play your part in supporting our armed forces to operate effectively? Each year a third of the Defence budget is spent on Support. The Defence Support Organisation sits at the heart of providing support to the UK's Armed Forces. This 850-strong organisation works with both civilian and military personnel across Defence and exists to ensure that wherever Defence is operating, it can outpace, outwit and where necessary out-fight its adversaries. We provide logistic and engineering support to UK Armed Forces at home and abroad and have a broad remit spanning from planning to operational delivery. We are also driving a results-orientated transformation agenda to modernise Defence's logistic and engineering support services and contributing towards the Defence strategy to meet the UK Government goal of Net Zero 2050. We offer an inclusive, encouraging working environment providing opportunities for you to thrive in your role and progress your career. Our core values are Respect, Trust, Understanding and Kindness as we passionately believe these will enable both a diverse workforce and high performing teams. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who will embrace these values and proactively demonstrate the principles of inclusion within the organisation. Within this role the individual will provide expert environmental protection related advice and support to the Duty Holder/Head of Establishment to ensure, and assure, legal, regulatory and policy compliance within area of responsibility. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions. Job description The Environmental Protection Officer (EPO) is a site-based role, embedded within the Head of Establishments (HoE) team and works with the OHSE sub function which is part of Strategic Commands Operational Energy Authority. Their primary function is to support the HoE by deploying subject matter expertise in the field of Environmental Protection. By developing and then maintaining an Environmental Management System for the site, the EPO will ensure legal compliance as well as adhering to all Strategic Command environmental policy. Subsequently, a pivotal part of the EPO role is to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders towards shared EP and sustainability goals. This may include engagement with internal and external regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency (EA), Civil Contingency Teams and Defence Safety Authority. This can be challenging as the role holder may need to intervene and positively challenge more senior managers and suppliers to ensure statutory requirements are upheld. This requires a willingness to challenge in an engaging manner and the ability to communicate effectively to an audience who are non-environmental specialists. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Development of the site Environmental Management System (EMS) and undertaking its annual review. Development and maintenance of the Significant Environmental Aspects Risk Assessments and their associated Register. Maintenance and further development of the site Spillage Response Plan. Acting as Waste Manager for the site, including the development of the Integrated Waste Management Plan. Liaising with the Fuels and Gas Safety Regulator to maintain full site compliance as necessary. Acting as Conservation Officer for the site, developing a site Conservation Group with suitable site guidance/policy on conservation. Liaising with all appropriate stakeholders on site, including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Regional Prime Contractor and Delivery Partners, working towards shared EP and sustainability goals. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Experience of working in a similar environment, or, a relevant Environmental qualification, such as the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate (or equivalent at level 3 or above) or willing to undertake this when in position. Computer literate especially in Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key components of an Environmental Management System (EMS) with the ability to advise, plan and deliver in line with expectations. It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria: Health and Safety experience. In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Conducting Risk Assessments ((OHSEP) Practitioner). Working together. Communicating and influencing. Qualifications Minimum Level 3 NQF in a relevant environmental protection discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with expectation to achieve minimum Level 3 NQF in a relevant environmental protection discipline within 12 months of assignment. Memberships Member of a relevant Professional Institute or equivalent body. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing 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. The benefits for Operational Energy Authority civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Personal & professional development Access to a confidential, professional support service Discount schemes Bicycle / season ticket loans Enhanced paternal and adoption leave Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year Free onsite parking and gymnasium An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 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 (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility. 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. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills For additional guidance on writing a CV, please click here. 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. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the technical competences and behaviours listed in the Responsibilities section of this advert. More details about our Behaviours can be found attached at the bottom of the page. At sift and at interview, you will be assessed against the following Experience/Success Profiles Behaviours: CV Working Together Communicating and Influencing Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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 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. 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 : nicholas shipton Email : nicholas.shipton100mod.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. Attachments EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information june 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail