Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
25 Aug, 25
Salary
44590.0
Posted On
25 May, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Sponsorship, Interview, It, Security, Nuclear Safety, Disabilities, Assessment
Industry
Civil Engineering
JOB SUMMARY
The Primary purpose of the ESM post is, on behalf of the Clyde Authorisee, to directly support the NWP and CASD by being part of a team with the necessary Nuclear Weapon and WOME competences to assess the safety of activities being undertaken at Coulport and Faslane.
ESM is responsible for the provision of support to the Coulport Site Operator in discharging responsibilities for Explosive and NW regulatory compliance when undertaking Nuclear Weapon and WOME activities at RNAD Coulport.
ESM is responsible to SADC, as an appointed Explosives Safety Representative on behalf of NBC iaw Explosive Regulations, ensuring that RNAD Coulport/Faslane outputs and supporting activities are managed iaw Explosive Licence conditions. The post is responsible for the management of HMNB Clyde Explosives Safety Advisory Group, ensuring Explosive governance is applied to explosive activities conducted across HMNB Clyde (Coulport and Faslane).
Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB (Top Level Budget) and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
The position is advertised at 37 Hours per week.
This post attracts the Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £4000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidate’s ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.’
‘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.’
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key responsibilities;
Desirable WOME competences are 2.3, 2.3A, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.8A, 9.2, 9.3, 12.14, 13.9, 13.10, 13.16 and these can be viewed within the attached WOME Functional Skills Framework. The successful candidate will undertake relevant training to achieve these competences.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
BENEFITS
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, 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. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:
Assisted Travel Scheme
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Relocation Allowance: The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer).
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.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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 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.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process (application & interview):
Nuclear Competence 1.1 – Nuclear Safety and Security Culture
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.
NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS
Open to UK nationals only.
NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS
Open to UK nationals only.
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