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.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be accountable to the Compliance Manager for the delivery of the Future Maritime Support programme (FMSP) Asset Management function, Maintenance and Performance function.
In direct support of the Compliance Manager, provide the discrete Intelligent Customer (IC) role for the Estates Intelligent Customer function with Babcock and Interserve principally executed through the Future Maritime Support programme (FMSP) contract. (See Generic IC ToRs in the IC Handbook)
Ensure Management Information (MI), Reports and contract deliverables are met in accordance with the FMSP Statement of Technical Requirement (SOTR), associated SOTR Annexes and contract schedules, engaging the Nuclear Design & Maintenance (NDM) group where deliverables impact NDM managed assets.
Support the Compliance Manager with the regulatory and legislative compliance of the estate by supporting the following: -
Attend compliance meetings with the Industry Partner as instructed by the Compliance Manager.
Assist in maintaining data areas over viewing the compliance of the Estate.
Ensure all compliance certificates and reports are reviewed and held by MoD in its capacity as the Authority.
Assist in providing reports / dashboards as required on Estate compliance to the Deputy Estates Manager (NB Estate)
Manage the tracking of DIO Safety Alerts and Notices.
Manage the tracking of Fire Risk Assessment actions.
Under the direction of the Compliance Manager, work with the IP to ensure expected contract performance and value for money in the delivery of the contract

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: Minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework – Level 3 qualification, preferably in a related subject to the role (Facilities Management or Health and Safety) or a Level 2 qualification with extensive relevant experience at the discretion of the Deputy Head.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

TYPE OF ROLE

Administration / Corporate Support
Estates
Health and Safety
Property

ESSENTIAL: MINIMUM UK REGULATED QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK – LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION, PREFERABLY IN A RELATED DISCIPLINE TO THE ROLE (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/HEALTH AND SAFETY) OR A LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATION IN A RELATED DISCIPLINE WITH EXTENSIVE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPUTY HEAD.

Desirable: Asset Management Foundation / Certificate or willing to work towards an appropriate qualification within 6 months of taking up position.
IOSH / NEBOSH General Qualification.
Knowledge of managing the ‘Big 6’ Estate compliance disciplines: Fire, Fuels, Gas, Legionella, Asbestos, DSEAR