Job Description

Details

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Reference number

411291

Salary

59,690
Salary is per annum for full time staff and pro-rata for Part Time Staff.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other
Marine Services Officer: Grade 1 - In Port Group

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Navy - Kings Harbour Master HMNB Portsmouth

Type of role

Operational Delivery

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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Kings Harbour Master HMNB Portsmouth

About the job

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Job summary

His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP) has been an integral part of the city since 1194. It is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships, including the new aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth; HMS Prince of Wales; the formidable Type 45 destroyers; Type 23 frigates; and mine countermeasures and fishery protection squadrons.


The base is a major employer and provides lodging facilities to RN (Royal Navy) personnel serving at the base and in Portsmouth based ships.


HMNBP is one of three naval bases providing enabling support as part of the nation's defence strategy. In doing so, HMNBP seeks to improve through science and technology to strengthen its security and defence at home and overseas. This requires continuous improvements in building capacity, capability and resilience through its people. It is the home base for assigned ships and ship's companies preparing for operations. A key component of achieving this support is the ability to deliver the full range of increasingly sophisticated engineering support services. The unique employment opportunities offered are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command's role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants, Contractors and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines.


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 Department and across the wider Civil Service.


The King's Harbour Master (KHM) Portsmouth is the de facto harbour authority for the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth, responsible for the safe and effective operation of the port primarily for the benefit of the Ministry of Defence. The port also has a wide range of commercial and recreational water users, and KHM has a duty to ensure safety for all users. In accordance with published MOD policy, KHM complies with the provisions of the Department of Transport's Port Marine Safety Code, and this guides the rules, regulations and safety guidance maintained by KHM.


This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The King's Harbour Master (KHM) is responsible for oversight of the elements of the Defence Marine Services (DMS) contract delivered in Portsmouth. These services include the provision of towage, passenger transfer services, together with a range of afloat logistic and vessel support services such as delivery of fuels and other liquids and tank cleaning. The operational delivery and contractual performance of marine services will be managed by the Marine Services Superintendent Portsmouth.


The Marine Services Superintendent Portsmouth (MSS P) is part of the King's Harbour Master team and is responsible for managing the marine services contract for HMNB Portsmouth. This contract directly supports RN and Dockyard outputs, utilising a range of different vessels such as tugs, pilot boats, workboats, passenger boats and barges.


Duties include acting as the "Intelligent Customer" for marine services and ensuring the contractor provides a quality service delivering value for money. The post is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that the contractor complies with all maritime legislation / port safety codes and, in co-operation with the Port Operations Manager, acts as a focal point for deconfliction and concurrency management on behalf of the many stakeholders who draw on the marine services contract. This will on occasion require that the post holder is available on an "on call" basis during silent hours and weekends. The post holder will be the Portsmouth Dockyard Port (local authority) lead for inputting into the detailed requirements and capabilities to support the various customers who use the marine services contract. The post holder will also be required to support the transition and integration activities from the current to the future marine services contracts (DMS Next Generation).


Responsibilities:

Provision of professional marine services advice and intelligent customer support to KHM and Defence Marine Services (DMS). This shall include advice to the Naval Base Commander (NBC), KHM and DMS Delivery Section Leader on Contractor performance and compliance. Provide and sustain the local Intelligent Customer capability for the range of Marine Services required by the MOD, providing advice on MOD policy and specialist training activities (Affected Services). Work jointly with the Contractor to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Manage and raise additional tasking requirements to meet KHM and local customer demand. Assure that such 'non-core' requests are costed, funded, and represent value for money for Navy Command. Act, where required, as tasking and co-ordinating authority on deconfliction and prioritisation of marine services tasks to best meet Dockyard movements and support priorities. Authorise requests by the Contractor to undertake Third Party work, and to ensure such opportunities and financial benefits documented within the Contactor task management system. Oversight and assessment of the Contractor's performance against the marine services contract and in accordance with the contract performance framework. Sample audit and verification of usage figures of MOD fuel burned by the Contractor on Contract and Commercial tasks. Confirm that contracted marine services are compliant with associated safety and environmental and management plans, local assurance procedures and the Contractors' management plans. This includes checks of the Contractor's processes to ensure that vessels are suitable for assigned tasking and meet safety and environmental requirements. Focal point locally for any marine service contract dependency issues; escalate to DMS any failures that impact on service provision and assist in issue resolution. Responsible to KHM for providing independent oversight and local management of safety and environmental assurance in accordance with DMS and MOD safety/environmental management plans Representative KHM and DMS on local marine forums, contract governance events, MSS and other meetings as required by KHM. Chair the Local Performance Working Group meeting and attend/chair other local and contract meetings as directed, and as required in the management of the contract.

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.


If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com

Person specification

The successful post holder will be comfortable communicating and engaging with a wide audience base including senior civil servant and military officers both within Navy Command and across the MOD. The post holder will understand the importance of exploring different styles and methods of communication and adapting to meet the needs of stakeholder management. The post holder will work across team boundaries and MOD organisational structures.


It is essential that candidates have knowledge of the port marine industry, together with a working knowledge of the operational and logistic requirements of the Royal Navy. Knowledge of how the interface between commercial maritime organisations and the MOD works would be beneficial.


The role is Portsmouth based, but there may be occasional requirements to travel to other locations in the UK, and even overseas. Therefore the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain a valid UK passport.


It would also be essential for the successful candidate to have a Full UK Driving Licence.


Applicants must be able to apply previous knowledge of the marine industry to support the work undertaken. They will be expected to demonstrate experience in one or more areas such as design, construction, survey, maritime operations and administration. When submitting their application, the candidate is encouraged to read and follow the technical requirements for this vacancy as outlined in: 20241018_Maritime_Intelligent_Customer_Competency_Framework_V1.21 (attached).


It is essential for candidates at MSO1 level to have at least one of the following Deck, Engineering or academic qualifications:

Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) recognised Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) II/2 Chief Mate unlimited Certificate of Competency; or MCA Recognised STCW III/2 Second Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency; or RN Ship Command Qualifications or Engineering equivalent. Specifically, RN Deck qualification - Command Qualified (CQ1), RN Engineering qualification - Marine Engineering Charge Qualification; or Honours Degree or equivalent in; Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Marine Technology or Port Operations.

Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.


All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.


Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.


It is also essential that candidates hold a Full UK Driving Licence

Licences

Full UK driving licence.




Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.


All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.

Qualifications

Marine professional staff at MSO1 level should have at least one of the following Deck, Engineering or academic qualifications:


a) Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) recognised STCW II/2 Chief Mate unlimited Certificate of Competency; or


b) MCA Recognised STCW III/2 Second Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency; or


c) RN Ship Command Qualifications or Engineering equivalent. Specifically, RN Deck qualification - CQ1, RN Engineering qualification - Marine Engineering Charge Qualification; or


d) Honours Degree in; Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Marine Technology or Port Operations.


Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.


All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.

Behaviours

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


Communicating and Influencing Working Together Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

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


IC2: Awareness - Specialist knowledge. IC3: Awareness - Safety & Environmental Management.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes 17,292 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.


In HMNBP, we promote the 70:20:10 model [1]. We understand learning can take different forms including on the job practice, learning from others, networking as well as studying for courses. All staff are encouraged to take ownership of their development and take proactive steps to shape your own learning and development. This includes identifying learning needs, deciding the best way to meet these needs, undertaking learning and reflecting.


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.

Discover My Benefits:

Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD:


https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/


We also provide first rate benefits for all our employees as we understand the commitments our staff have, both inside and outside of the workplace and our aim is to provide a place of work which allows the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. These include:

In addition to your salary is the potential for in-year performance and recognition awards A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Personal & professional development Access to a confidential, professional support service 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service Alternative working patterns for many roles 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, various cafes, shops, post office, mess facilities etc)

This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.


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.

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.
Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the following Success Profile and Technical elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly. You will also be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement (250 words) and Experience during the process.


The sift and interview will be conducted on the following behaviours:


Communicating and Influencing Working Together Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service

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.

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the sift and interview process:

IC2: Awareness - Specialist knowledge. IC3: Awareness - Safety & Environmental Management.

Candidates are encouraged to read and follow the technical requirements for this vacancy as outlined in: 20241018_Maritime_Intelligent_Customer_Competency_Framework_V1.21 (attached).


Behaviour evidence should be focused on marine operations or engineering.


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.


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.


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.


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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.



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 .



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 : Graham Bishop Email : graham.bishop113@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please see Further Information document attached.