Job Description

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Reference number

413437
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Salary

36,530
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Navy - Naval Base Commander Clyde - Clyde Security Organisation###

Type of role

Security###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part year###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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HM Naval Base Clyde - Royal Naval Armament Depot Coulport (RNAD(C))

About the job

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Job summary

His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom's 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 Clyde's 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.



In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Ministry of Defence and across the wider Civil Service.


This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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Job description

You will:


1. Lead for the day to day management of nuclear security at RNAD on behalf of Nuclear Security Authority Assistant Head (NSA Asst Hd) and Deputy Nuclear Security Authority (Coulport) DNSA(C).

2. Liaise with other piliars within Clyde Security Organisation (CSyO) to ensure that Coulport has the best level of Subject Matter Expert (SME) cover to enable the Depot and operations remain secure, safe and effective.

3. Liaise with MOD, Contractor Ministry Of Defence Police (MDP) and Service personnel to cultivate relationships which develop, maintain and improve the delivery of the security effect.

4. In consultation with NSA Asst Hd and DNSA (C), identify and mitigate against any security vulnerabilities associated with the Nuclear Weapon (NW) and any NW related movements in RNAD(C).

5. Act as the SME on weapon security, particularly the processes necessary to maintain safe, secure and effective operations.

6. Daily management of security projects in RNAD(C), ensuring the necessary work is driven forward to a high standard in conformance with Nuclear Safety and security standards, benchmarked against Office of Nuclear Regulation and Defence Nuclear Security Regulator.

7. Assist DNSA and NSA Asst Hd with the incorporation of security measures into Base policy, orders and instructions to build a positive security culture.

8. Assist in the initial investigations of security breaches of Physical security and MDP/MGS occurrence reports, providing advice on subsequent action and carrying out investigations when directed.

9. Oversee the daily state of security systems, including CCTV, PIDS and IDS and, where there are faults work to ensure these are remedied and work to mitigate any risk with Site Security Forces and others.

10. Act as the Atomic Liaison Officer for NBCC and ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of ATOMIC (plus COMPARTMENTS) information, including the TPR processes and keys. Enforcing the need to know principle and contributing to a positive security culture.

11. Participate in any NW Security workshops and the Security Exercise Programme, ensuring the latter conforms with the Site's Nuclear Safety Management protocols.

12. Support Nuclear Safety and Security audits and visits on request or as required.

13. Ensure a regime of regular spot checks of the Physical Security Equipment across the RNAD estate (including in the Control Rooms) is in place, particularly in areas of high risk such as DNA storage facilities and Armouries.

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Person specification

Previous experience in physical security management or a related field.

Knowledge of MOD security policies and procedures.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Attention to detail and good organisational skills.

Experience in coordinating security-related activities and taskings.

Willingness to participate in security exercises and audits.

Flexibility to adapt to changing security requirements.


Licences

Driving licence - due to the remote nature of some parts of RNAD(C) and a need to travel to Faslane which doesn't have public transport a driving licence is required.

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Licences

Full Driving Licence###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Delivering at Pace

Benefits

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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.
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

Civil Service pension contribution of 28.97%

Personal & professional development

Alternative & Hybrid working patterns for many roles

Access to a confidential, professional Employee Assistance 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

On-site Facilities (gymnasium, recreational shopping mall, cafe, messing facilities etc)

Free Car Parking

Assisted Travel Scheme


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.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
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 - Word count)


At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, personal statement and the following behaviours:

Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Delivering At Pace

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 behaviours:

Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Delivering At Pace

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.


The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.


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-Resourcingteam3@mod.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 developed vetting .



See our vetting charter .
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 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 .
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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Clyde Security Organisation(Coulport) Email : navynbcc-sycoulportsy@mod.gov.uk Telephone : 01436 674321 Option 2 5361
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.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: info@csc.gov.uk.