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His Majestys Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdoms 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 Clydes 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 Appraisals Support Manager role will suit an enthusiastic individual with established or developing leadership and management skills. They will be expected to coach, mentor, support, train and lead a small team to deliver a first-class customer experience that is efficient, effective and responsive at all times. The role will provide office management of the appraisals team, alongside appraisals administration and appraisals training to all personnel (civilian and military) based within HMNB Clyde. They will provide a consistent management presence within the department advising and giving direction to staff whilst supporting face to face and digital training and workshops for afloat units both in and out of the area.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
This role provides a challenging opportunity for someone looking to step into a management role or to further develop their management and leadership skills. You will be managing a small team of staff, overseeing their workload, personal development, training and daily and weekly tasking. There is a strong emphasis on personal development within the department and alongside your own learning journey, you will be expected to nurture and support staff to develop existing skills whilst addressing any skills gaps.
You will run and further develop the appraisals training delivered to both civilian and military personnel. This training is delivered both face to face and within the digital environment so, there is a great opportunity to broaden knowledge around training delivery within both these mediums. Access to training, to support this, is available.
You will have the opportunity to influence future policy around appraisals, at a local level develop further the smooth running of office routines and ensure the delivery of a high-level of customer focused service to personnel attached to HMNB Clyde, noting that this includes personnel based at HMNB Clyde and at a number of remote units.
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Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Changing and Improving
- Developing Self and Others
Benefits
£7,641 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.
This job role 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, HMNB Clyde, 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.
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.
The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). 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.
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.
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.
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Selection process details
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 – Word count)
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours.
Interested candidates should apply online completing the application form.
Applications will be sifted week commencing 8 Jan 24.
Successful candidates will be invited to an interview likely to take place in Jan 24.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Changing and Improving
- Developing Self and Others
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Changing and Improving
- Developing Self and Others
- Leadership
- Managing A Quality Service
Candidates will be required to complete an online Civil Service Judgement test.
The Civil Service Judgement Test is not bankable and therefore must be taken on every vacancy where it is applied.
Should you be invited to complete the online tests, please allow sufficient time to complete the tests and the remainder of the full application form; only candidates who are successful at the test stage will be invited to complete the remainder of the application by clicking Submit Application. Your application must be completed by 23:55 on the closing date of the vacancy. Late submissions cannot be accepted. The tests are not timed, as they work by giving you harder questions if you answer the previous question correctly, and easier if you get it wrong. You should allow up to an hour for each test, and each test must be completed before you will be invited to complete the second part of your application. Internet access will be required for the duration of the test. Please refer to the attached Candidate Guidance for further information.
Candidates that reach the minimum required pass mark will have their results saved as a banked score against the following tests:
- New Civil Service Verbal Test
- New Civil Service Numerical Test
When a candidate has a banked score theyre not asked to re-take the same test providing it is set at the same level. Scores will be banked for a 6 month period from the date of test completion. If a candidate is invited to take the same test against multiple vacancies, the banked score will be recognised against all vacancies and all active applications will progress.
CSJT scores cannot be banked as each test is generated from the behaviours required for a specific role which will vary between recruitment campaigns.
If you require any particular arrangements (for example due to a disability or health problem) to be made in order for you to complete the online test you MUST contact the DBS Enquiry Centre on 0800 345 7772 BEFORE accessing the online test.
Opening times Mon -Friday 0800- 1600 hrs.
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 into 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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
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Job contact :
- Name : Lesley Stephen
- Email : Lesley.Stephen771@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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