Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
30 Jun, 25
Salary
36530.0
Posted On
30 Mar, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Analytics, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Openness, Powerpoint, Collaboration, Excel, Foresight
Industry
Civil Engineering
JOB SUMMARY
Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of water space, employing 12,000 people on site. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK’s submarine fleet. It is also the operating home base for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouth’s workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouth’s economy.
Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide.
The unique opportunities offered within 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 and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning, operations and managing contracts, to media and communications.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, food outlets, a handy shop, and some of car parking.
Flexible working is available by agreement with the line manager, but due to the nature of the role, candidates must be prepared to spend the majority of their time on site (Civil Service expectation is 60% presence in office per week).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an analytical and detail-orientated Data Analyst to support Integrated Portfolio Planning and strategic decision making for the Devonport site enterprise. This role will involve working with multiple key stakeholders across Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Industrial Partners.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a methodical approach with the ability and foresight to prioritise and manage multiple activities concurrently. You will be highly driven and looking for opportunity to provide a high level of collaboration with stakeholders, seeking opportunities to grow and improve relationships throughout the Naval Base. The ability to analyse complex information and simplifying to any given audience is essential. Building relationships of trust and promoting openness is key to the role.
Candidate should be a member of or willing to work towards membership of an appropriate institution (e.g. Chartered Management Institute, Association for Project Managers).
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework - Level 4 qualification preferably in Defence Information Management or a Business related subject, or Level 3 qualification supported by extensive related experience.
BENEFITS
Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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.
An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year.
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.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS
Open to UK nationals only.
TYPE OF ROLE
Analytical
Business Management and Improvement
Governance
Planning
Policy
Risk Management
Strategy
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a methodical approach with the ability and foresight to prioritise and manage multiple activities concurrently. You will be highly driven and looking for opportunity to provide a high level of collaboration with stakeholders, seeking opportunities to grow and improve relationships throughout the Naval Base. The ability to analyse complex information and simplifying to any given audience is essential. Building relationships of trust and promoting openness is key to the role.