Job Description

Details

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Reference number

414852

Salary

44,590
This post presently attracts a Market Skills Allowance of 5000 per annum
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Navy - 1710 Naval Air Squadron

Type of role

Engineering

Working pattern

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

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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

Location

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Portsmouth

About the job

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Job summary

Are you an aerospace qualified NDT Level 2 looking for career progression or Level 3 looking for a new challenge? A rare and exciting opportunity has become available as the Head of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Responsible Level 3 (RL3) for the Royal Navy. Working with and leading a mixed Military and Civil Service team of technical specialists who use engineering and scientific reasoning to overcome UK MOD aircraft operational issues to recover, sustain and enhance aviation and general military capability.


Based in Portsmouth Naval Base, 1710 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) is a centre for subject matter expertise from both scientific and technical backgrounds. As Head of NDT, you will work closely with other engineering and scientific teams providing support to ensure military aircraft availability.


This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

As the RL3 for the Royal Navy you will ensure organisational compliance with BS EN 4179 including NDT training, assessment and qualification. In a varied and diverse role, you will review MOD NDT regulation and policy, advise on equipment procurement to ensure standards are satisfied; ensuring NDT helps to maintain platform structural and systems integrity.


You will lead a military team of NDT Level 3 personnel located at 1710 NAS, and Level 2 personnel geographically located to support in-service NDT for UK military helicopters and some fixed wing platforms. You will oversee, develop and deliver NDT Work Instructions to meet customer and service requirements; this will be achieved by managing and utilising the personnel and qualifications held within 1710 NAS.


Responsibilities


You will be responsible for:


Ensuring compliance of Navy and Army aviation NDT with European Standard BS EN 4179 and implementing the MOD's NDT training and certification requirements.

Represent the Royal Navy at inter-command working groups, and at the National Aerospace NDT Board; ensuring the Service requirements and interests are represented. The provision of subject matter expertise to support the existing Level 2s and 3s in the development of NDT Work Instructions. The continued professional development of the Level 2 and Level 3 personnel. Monitoring and influencing the development of emerging NDT technologies and policy and adopting both to meet in-Service requirements. Provide ad-hoc NDT support for component failure and accident investigations and to meet customer requirements.

Person specification

In addition to the qualifications essential experience includes:


Relevant technical knowledge including aircraft maintenance practices (military or civilian).

Working with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance with relevant UK and EU aerospace legislation, regulations and policy. Strong IT skills.

Highly desirable experience includes:


Previous experience of overseeing technical work of others.

An enthusiastic, adaptable and inquisitive approach towards new challenges. A UK driving license would be an advantage.
Your Qualifications


To carry out the responsibilities outlined above, the following qualification are essential:


A Degree/HNC/D or equivalent experience in NDT, engineering or science.

At least two EN4179 Level 2 certifications held for a minimum of 18 months (Other qualifications may be considered for further assessment).

An EN4179 Level 3 qualification is desirable. If no Level 3 qualification is held, successful applicants will be required to work towards Level 3 qualifications within 12 months.


Throughout the process of working towards becoming Royal Navy RL3 status, you will receive comprehensive support tailored to your existing qualifications and in-service NDT experience.

Behaviours

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


Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

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


Science and Engineering Professional Framework "Building and Applying Knowledge"

Benefits

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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.
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 encourages flexible working where possible, helping you maintain a great work/life balance.


Other benefits include:


o 25 days paid annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service.

o Pension contribution: 28.97%.

o Personal & professional development.

o Alternative working patterns for many roles.

o Access to a confidential, professional support service.

o Discount schemes.

o Bicycle/season ticket loans.

o Enhanced parental and adoption leave.

o Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.

o Onsite parking.

o Onsite gym and sports facilities.


In Navy Command, we believe everyone has the potential to make a difference. We will support you to learn and advance in your career, including working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.


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

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
This vacancy is assessed using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Technical Skills 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 Words)


Applications will be assessed following the closing date and if successful at the sift stage, you will be invited to interview.


Interviews will be a blend of Behaviour, Technical Skills and Experience type questions. Interviews will take place at 1710 Naval Air Squadron, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth where possible.


At interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:

Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing

At interview you will be assessed on the following technical skill:

Science and Engineering Professional Framework "Building and Applying Knowledge

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 meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
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) 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

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 .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Dr Matt Mishon Email : matt.mishon145@mod.gov.uk
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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.