Asset Manager

HMNB Clyde Faslane, Helensburgh. Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work 2 days a week in Faslane in agreement with your Line Manager.

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 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 Asset Management section consists of a team of multidisciplinary asset managers who are responsible for the development and delivery of the HMNB Clyde Asset Management System (AMS) in accordance with international standards and nuclear safety/security relevant good practice.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Asset Manager reports to Senior Asset Manager and is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the HMNB Clyde AMS in accordance with the ISO 55000 series and nuclear safety/security relevant good practice. This includes developing and maintaining:

• An Asset Management policy
• The AMS to apply proportionately to the life cycle of all assets recognising the criticality of assets.
• The AMS to adequately detail the organisation required for the management of assets.
• The AMS to record all asset which deliver an operational and safety functional requirement including, but not limited to, installation date, design life, obsolescence issues etc.
• The AMS to clearly define the arrangements for managing assets through the facilities lifecycle including examination, inspections, maintenance and testing strategies and replacement programmes to ensure claimed reliability is maintained.
• The AMS to provide adequate configuration and change control for assets.
• The AMS to ensure adequacy of information and governance arrangements to underpin design intent.
• The AMS to monitor and record the performance of assets such that corrective actions can be taken as necessary.
• The AMS to adequately detail the resources requirements for maintaining assets (e.g. storage for critical spares).

To deliver you will work closely with colleagues and partners within HMNB Clyde and externally with Navy Command Infrastructure, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the other Naval Bases.

Person specification

We are keen to hear from people who have experience in any of the following:

• Strategy development
• Asset management planning
• Implementing asset management plans
• Asset information management
• Risk management and performance improvement

The post holder must have strong communication and influencing skills to work collaboratively with others. Previous experience of working in a high hazard industry is preferable but not considered essential.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Making Effective Decisions

Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes
£9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Alongside your salary of £35290, Ministry of Defence contributes £9528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Offered Benefits: 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 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, HMNB Clyde), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

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

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.

First Appointment Expenses (FAE): 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.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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/.

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Job contact :

• Name : Frederick Kennedy, Senior Asset Manager
• Email : frederick.kennedy907@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk