Royal Navy - Nuclear Emergency Response Manager
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G84 8LA - Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work 3 days a week in the Clyde Off-Site Centre in agreement with your Line Manager.
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.
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.
Job Description
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD), delivers a Nuclear Emergency Response capability in accordance with the requirements of DSA 02 & 03 DNSR. Additionally, EPD also provide the policy lead for HMNB Clyde on Business Continuity (BC) arrangements for the Naval Base Commander (NBC) business areas.
You will be responsible for providing initial and continuation training to all personnel in the Faslane and Clyde Off-Site Centre (COSC), Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO). These will be in the form of one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtual (on-line) sessions and through table-top exercises or modular training exercises.
You will be required to provide assurance to your line manager of the resilience and sustainability of the Faslane NERO by confirming the availability of resources (People & Equipment).
You will ensure all emergency response facilities and support equipment on the Faslane site are managed and maintained at a constant state of readiness.
You will manage the NERO Training Database for Faslane and COSC NERO post holders, ensuring they maintain competence for their roles.
You will be responsible for maintaining the currency of documentation supporting Nuclear Emergency Response Arrangements (Plans) specific to Faslane, ensuring they are fit for purpose, accurate and meeting Defence Policy and Regulatory requirements.
You will provide support with the annual demonstration of the Faslane Plan by assisting with the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises.
You will provide the focal point for business continuity matters and are required to chair the biannual NBC business continuity forum. You will also be required to support the maintenance and review of business continuity documentation and NBC higher level business continuity & site recovery plans.
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD), delivers a Nuclear Emergency Response capability in accordance with the requirements of DSA 02 & 03 DNSR. Additionally, EPD also provide the policy lead for HMNB Clyde on Business Continuity (BC) arrangements for the Naval Base Commander (NBC) business areas.
You will be responsible for providing initial and continuation training to all personnel in the Faslane and Clyde Off-Site Centre (COSC), Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO). These will be in the form of one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtual (on-line) sessions and through table-top exercises or modular training exercises.
You will be required to provide assurance to your line manager of the resilience and sustainability of the Faslane NERO by confirming the availability of resources (People & Equipment).
You will ensure all emergency response facilities and support equipment on the Faslane site are managed and maintained at a constant state of readiness.
You will manage the NERO Training Database for Faslane and COSC NERO post holders, ensuring they maintain competence for their roles.
You will be responsible for maintaining the currency of documentation supporting Nuclear Emergency Response Arrangements (Plans) specific to Faslane, ensuring they are fit for purpose, accurate and meeting Defence Policy and Regulatory requirements.
You will provide support with the annual demonstration of the Faslane Plan by assisting with the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises.
You will provide the focal point for business continuity matters and are required to chair the biannual NBC business continuity forum. You will also be required to support the maintenance and review of business continuity documentation and NBC higher level business continuity & site recovery plans.
Person specification
Applicants are expected be able to identify and prioritise emergent issues, while maintaining the teams focus on routine outputs. You should be able to manage and deliver multiple tasks against varying timelines. Good interpersonal skills are needed as there is a continuing requirement for regular liaison with on-site and off-site stakeholders.
You should have experience in conducting training and be competent in producing and delivering training presentations, using various mediums including MS PowerPoint and flip-charts. Training sessions may be delivered to a broad range of personnel. This will include military, civil service, industrial partners and external stakeholders, across all grades and ranks, therefore it is essential you are a confident presenter.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is also essential and an understanding of MS Visio, MS Project and MS Forms would be beneficial.
You will be required to gather and analyse feedback from training sessions and exercises which can be used to produce learning points to promote continuous improvement.
Having a background in, or experience of business continuity and resilience is desired.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
This job role is / may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, (insert location), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Benefits
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:
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
This post offers First Appointment Expenses to new recruits to the Civil Service to assist with costs incurred as a result of relocation or move of home (HM Revenue and Customs restrictions apply). Reimbursement of expenses up to the value of £8k will apply only when a move of home is deemed to be necessary.
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.
First Appointment Expenses may be payable, subject to eligibility
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 Technical skills.
At sift and interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
Behaviours
Technical Skills
Sifting will take place within 1 week of the advert closing date.
Interviews will take place within 3 weeks of the advert closing date.
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: [email protected] .
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 Technical skills.
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
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
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: [email protected].
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.
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.
Job Description
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD), delivers a Nuclear Emergency Response capability in accordance with the requirements of DSA 02 & 03 DNSR. Additionally, EPD also provide the policy lead for HMNB Clyde on Business Continuity (BC) arrangements for the Naval Base Commander (NBC) business areas.
You will be responsible for providing initial and continuation training to all personnel in the Faslane and Clyde Off-Site Centre (COSC), Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO). These will be in the form of one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtual (on-line) sessions and through table-top exercises or modular training exercises.
You will be required to provide assurance to your line manager of the resilience and sustainability of the Faslane NERO by confirming the availability of resources (People & Equipment).
You will ensure all emergency response facilities and support equipment on the Faslane site are managed and maintained at a constant state of readiness.
You will manage the NERO Training Database for Faslane and COSC NERO post holders, ensuring they maintain competence for their roles.
You will be responsible for maintaining the currency of documentation supporting Nuclear Emergency Response Arrangements (Plans) specific to Faslane, ensuring they are fit for purpose, accurate and meeting Defence Policy and Regulatory requirements.
You will provide support with the annual demonstration of the Faslane Plan by assisting with the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises.
You will provide the focal point for business continuity matters and are required to chair the biannual NBC business continuity forum. You will also be required to support the maintenance and review of business continuity documentation and NBC higher level business continuity & site recovery plans.
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD), delivers a Nuclear Emergency Response capability in accordance with the requirements of DSA 02 & 03 DNSR. Additionally, EPD also provide the policy lead for HMNB Clyde on Business Continuity (BC) arrangements for the Naval Base Commander (NBC) business areas.
You will be responsible for providing initial and continuation training to all personnel in the Faslane and Clyde Off-Site Centre (COSC), Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO). These will be in the form of one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtual (on-line) sessions and through table-top exercises or modular training exercises.
You will be required to provide assurance to your line manager of the resilience and sustainability of the Faslane NERO by confirming the availability of resources (People & Equipment).
You will ensure all emergency response facilities and support equipment on the Faslane site are managed and maintained at a constant state of readiness.
You will manage the NERO Training Database for Faslane and COSC NERO post holders, ensuring they maintain competence for their roles.
You will be responsible for maintaining the currency of documentation supporting Nuclear Emergency Response Arrangements (Plans) specific to Faslane, ensuring they are fit for purpose, accurate and meeting Defence Policy and Regulatory requirements.
You will provide support with the annual demonstration of the Faslane Plan by assisting with the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises.
You will provide the focal point for business continuity matters and are required to chair the biannual NBC business continuity forum. You will also be required to support the maintenance and review of business continuity documentation and NBC higher level business continuity & site recovery plans.
Person specification
Applicants are expected be able to identify and prioritise emergent issues, while maintaining the teams focus on routine outputs. You should be able to manage and deliver multiple tasks against varying timelines. Good interpersonal skills are needed as there is a continuing requirement for regular liaison with on-site and off-site stakeholders.
You should have experience in conducting training and be competent in producing and delivering training presentations, using various mediums including MS PowerPoint and flip-charts. Training sessions may be delivered to a broad range of personnel. This will include military, civil service, industrial partners and external stakeholders, across all grades and ranks, therefore it is essential you are a confident presenter.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is also essential and an understanding of MS Visio, MS Project and MS Forms would be beneficial.
You will be required to gather and analyse feedback from training sessions and exercises which can be used to produce learning points to promote continuous improvement.
Having a background in, or experience of business continuity and resilience is desired.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Nuclear Competency 3.2 – Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
- Nuclear Competency 3.3 - Nuclear Emergency Response Events, Demonstrations and Exercises
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
This job role is / may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, (insert location), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Benefits
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 & Hybrid 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
- On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)
- Free Car Parking
- Assisted Travel Scheme
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
This post offers First Appointment Expenses to new recruits to the Civil Service to assist with costs incurred as a result of relocation or move of home (HM Revenue and Customs restrictions apply). Reimbursement of expenses up to the value of £8k will apply only when a move of home is deemed to be necessary.
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.
First Appointment Expenses may be payable, subject to eligibility
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 Technical skills.
At sift and interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
Behaviours
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
- Nuclear Competency 3.2 – Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
- Nuclear Competency 3.3 - Nuclear Emergency Response Events, Demonstrations and Exercises
Sifting will take place within 1 week of the advert closing date.
Interviews will take place within 3 weeks of the advert closing date.
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: [email protected] .
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 Technical skills.
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
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 : NER 2
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
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: [email protected].
G84 8LA - Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work 3 days a week in the Clyde Off-Site Centre in agreement with your Line Manager.
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.
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.
Job Description
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD), delivers a Nuclear Emergency Response capability in accordance with the requirements of DSA 02 & 03 DNSR. Additionally, EPD also provide the policy lead for HMNB Clyde on Business Continuity (BC) arrangements for the Naval Base Commander (NBC) business areas.
You will be responsible for providing initial and continuation training to all personnel in the Faslane and Clyde Off-Site Centre (COSC), Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO). These will be in the form of one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtual (on-line) sessions and through table-top exercises or modular training exercises.
You will be required to provide assurance to your line manager of the resilience and sustainability of the Faslane NERO by confirming the availability of resources (People & Equipment).
You will ensure all emergency response facilities and support equipment on the Faslane site are managed and maintained at a constant state of readiness.
You will manage the NERO Training Database for Faslane and COSC NERO post holders, ensuring they maintain competence for their roles.
You will be responsible for maintaining the currency of documentation supporting Nuclear Emergency Response Arrangements (Plans) specific to Faslane, ensuring they are fit for purpose, accurate and meeting Defence Policy and Regulatory requirements.
You will provide support with the annual demonstration of the Faslane Plan by assisting with the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises.
You will provide the focal point for business continuity matters and are required to chair the biannual NBC business continuity forum. You will also be required to support the maintenance and review of business continuity documentation and NBC higher level business continuity & site recovery plans.
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD), delivers a Nuclear Emergency Response capability in accordance with the requirements of DSA 02 & 03 DNSR. Additionally, EPD also provide the policy lead for HMNB Clyde on Business Continuity (BC) arrangements for the Naval Base Commander (NBC) business areas.
You will be responsible for providing initial and continuation training to all personnel in the Faslane and Clyde Off-Site Centre (COSC), Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO). These will be in the form of one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtual (on-line) sessions and through table-top exercises or modular training exercises.
You will be required to provide assurance to your line manager of the resilience and sustainability of the Faslane NERO by confirming the availability of resources (People & Equipment).
You will ensure all emergency response facilities and support equipment on the Faslane site are managed and maintained at a constant state of readiness.
You will manage the NERO Training Database for Faslane and COSC NERO post holders, ensuring they maintain competence for their roles.
You will be responsible for maintaining the currency of documentation supporting Nuclear Emergency Response Arrangements (Plans) specific to Faslane, ensuring they are fit for purpose, accurate and meeting Defence Policy and Regulatory requirements.
You will provide support with the annual demonstration of the Faslane Plan by assisting with the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises.
You will provide the focal point for business continuity matters and are required to chair the biannual NBC business continuity forum. You will also be required to support the maintenance and review of business continuity documentation and NBC higher level business continuity & site recovery plans.
Person specification
Applicants are expected be able to identify and prioritise emergent issues, while maintaining the teams focus on routine outputs. You should be able to manage and deliver multiple tasks against varying timelines. Good interpersonal skills are needed as there is a continuing requirement for regular liaison with on-site and off-site stakeholders.
You should have experience in conducting training and be competent in producing and delivering training presentations, using various mediums including MS PowerPoint and flip-charts. Training sessions may be delivered to a broad range of personnel. This will include military, civil service, industrial partners and external stakeholders, across all grades and ranks, therefore it is essential you are a confident presenter.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is also essential and an understanding of MS Visio, MS Project and MS Forms would be beneficial.
You will be required to gather and analyse feedback from training sessions and exercises which can be used to produce learning points to promote continuous improvement.
Having a background in, or experience of business continuity and resilience is desired.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
This job role is / may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, (insert location), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Benefits
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:
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
This post offers First Appointment Expenses to new recruits to the Civil Service to assist with costs incurred as a result of relocation or move of home (HM Revenue and Customs restrictions apply). Reimbursement of expenses up to the value of £8k will apply only when a move of home is deemed to be necessary.
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.
First Appointment Expenses may be payable, subject to eligibility
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 Technical skills.
At sift and interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
Behaviours
Technical Skills
Sifting will take place within 1 week of the advert closing date.
Interviews will take place within 3 weeks of the advert closing date.
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: [email protected] .
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 Technical skills.
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
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
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: [email protected].
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.
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.
Job Description
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD), delivers a Nuclear Emergency Response capability in accordance with the requirements of DSA 02 & 03 DNSR. Additionally, EPD also provide the policy lead for HMNB Clyde on Business Continuity (BC) arrangements for the Naval Base Commander (NBC) business areas.
You will be responsible for providing initial and continuation training to all personnel in the Faslane and Clyde Off-Site Centre (COSC), Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO). These will be in the form of one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtual (on-line) sessions and through table-top exercises or modular training exercises.
You will be required to provide assurance to your line manager of the resilience and sustainability of the Faslane NERO by confirming the availability of resources (People & Equipment).
You will ensure all emergency response facilities and support equipment on the Faslane site are managed and maintained at a constant state of readiness.
You will manage the NERO Training Database for Faslane and COSC NERO post holders, ensuring they maintain competence for their roles.
You will be responsible for maintaining the currency of documentation supporting Nuclear Emergency Response Arrangements (Plans) specific to Faslane, ensuring they are fit for purpose, accurate and meeting Defence Policy and Regulatory requirements.
You will provide support with the annual demonstration of the Faslane Plan by assisting with the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises.
You will provide the focal point for business continuity matters and are required to chair the biannual NBC business continuity forum. You will also be required to support the maintenance and review of business continuity documentation and NBC higher level business continuity & site recovery plans.
The Emergency Planning Department (EPD), delivers a Nuclear Emergency Response capability in accordance with the requirements of DSA 02 & 03 DNSR. Additionally, EPD also provide the policy lead for HMNB Clyde on Business Continuity (BC) arrangements for the Naval Base Commander (NBC) business areas.
You will be responsible for providing initial and continuation training to all personnel in the Faslane and Clyde Off-Site Centre (COSC), Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO). These will be in the form of one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtual (on-line) sessions and through table-top exercises or modular training exercises.
You will be required to provide assurance to your line manager of the resilience and sustainability of the Faslane NERO by confirming the availability of resources (People & Equipment).
You will ensure all emergency response facilities and support equipment on the Faslane site are managed and maintained at a constant state of readiness.
You will manage the NERO Training Database for Faslane and COSC NERO post holders, ensuring they maintain competence for their roles.
You will be responsible for maintaining the currency of documentation supporting Nuclear Emergency Response Arrangements (Plans) specific to Faslane, ensuring they are fit for purpose, accurate and meeting Defence Policy and Regulatory requirements.
You will provide support with the annual demonstration of the Faslane Plan by assisting with the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises.
You will provide the focal point for business continuity matters and are required to chair the biannual NBC business continuity forum. You will also be required to support the maintenance and review of business continuity documentation and NBC higher level business continuity & site recovery plans.
Person specification
Applicants are expected be able to identify and prioritise emergent issues, while maintaining the teams focus on routine outputs. You should be able to manage and deliver multiple tasks against varying timelines. Good interpersonal skills are needed as there is a continuing requirement for regular liaison with on-site and off-site stakeholders.
You should have experience in conducting training and be competent in producing and delivering training presentations, using various mediums including MS PowerPoint and flip-charts. Training sessions may be delivered to a broad range of personnel. This will include military, civil service, industrial partners and external stakeholders, across all grades and ranks, therefore it is essential you are a confident presenter.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is also essential and an understanding of MS Visio, MS Project and MS Forms would be beneficial.
You will be required to gather and analyse feedback from training sessions and exercises which can be used to produce learning points to promote continuous improvement.
Having a background in, or experience of business continuity and resilience is desired.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Nuclear Competency 3.2 – Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
- Nuclear Competency 3.3 - Nuclear Emergency Response Events, Demonstrations and Exercises
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
This job role is / may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, (insert location), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Benefits
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 & Hybrid 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
- On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)
- Free Car Parking
- Assisted Travel Scheme
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
This post offers First Appointment Expenses to new recruits to the Civil Service to assist with costs incurred as a result of relocation or move of home (HM Revenue and Customs restrictions apply). Reimbursement of expenses up to the value of £8k will apply only when a move of home is deemed to be necessary.
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.
First Appointment Expenses may be payable, subject to eligibility
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 Technical skills.
At sift and interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
Behaviours
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
- Nuclear Competency 3.2 – Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
- Nuclear Competency 3.3 - Nuclear Emergency Response Events, Demonstrations and Exercises
Sifting will take place within 1 week of the advert closing date.
Interviews will take place within 3 weeks of the advert closing date.
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: [email protected] .
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 Technical skills.
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
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 : NER 2
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
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: [email protected].