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Navy Command Headquarters is the nerve centre of the Naval Service. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, people, aircraft and equipment to deliver the UKs defence policy. Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines.
Navy Commercial has a diverse portfolio of requirements to support the Royal Navy, with over £3bn of commercial activity including major acquisition programmes, day to day procurement, contract management, and market engagement. The portfolio is expanding with greater technical requirements, innovation and R&D, Development of Artificial Intelligence software, Autonomous Under Water vehicles,
and more.
We are also being asked to support the HQ in their transformation into a more intelligent customer, getting involved in the requirements that are managed by other partner organisations.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with either transferable skills or proven commercial experience to join us and help make a real difference in Defence as we expand our team to meet growing demands.
This post is advertised for 37 hours per week
Job description
We are recruiting eight posts across our all areas of commercial operations, as detailed below.
The post holders will actively engage in liaising with stakeholders and helping them to achieve the best possible value for money, taking on responsibility in a supportive environment for their own caseload and work to deliver the needs of the Navy.
The posts are challenging, require pro-active and innovative thinking, resilience, good communications at all levels and grades within the civilian and military hierarchy, and an outward enthusiastic approach to reach the right conclusion.
Successful candidates will need to be willing to undergo fully funded Level 4 CIPS training as part of the role.
Person specification
We require flexible and innovative staff to meet the challenges ahead as well as managing essential legacy work. You will need to be proactive and ready to take on the scope of work covered by Navy Commercial.
Across the eight roles offered the work includes:
Pre-Sourcing activity to shape and steer the route to market for goods and/or services in the early stages of development helping our customers in the Navy develop plans from the outset.
Sourcing goods and services to meet the Commands requirements often working in an integrated project team to deliver complex requirements through flexible, fast paced procurements in exciting and innovative areas
Contract Management of existing contracts to ensure service delivery and value for money meeting the operational needs of the Navy and working closely with contractors and customers
Individuals are supported to develop and enhance their skills in one or more of these areas as part of a team of 75 staff.
Across all of our roles we expect our team to take proactive steps to raise Commercial Awareness and provide advice / guidance to non-commercial staff on policy, procedures and the law.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
Access to learning and development tailored to your role. Fully funded training scheme with a choice of learning options to attain MCIPS, including annual subscription fee, with paid study leave.
A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options
25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years service
Ability to roll over to 10 days annual leave per year
In addition to eight public holidays per year you will also receive a Privilege Day of leave for the Sovereigns Birthday.
Highly competitive pension scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Navy HQ has good road and rail travel links with free car parking, and nearby subsidised Gym facilities, active social organisations such as Civil Service Sports and Social Club and eligibility for Defence Discount Service benefits.
The advertised roles will be offered on a hybrid working basis with NCHQ Portsmouth as the MOD base location.
Staff are able to work remotely/flexibly in accordance with the needs of the business.
Allowances
A Market Skills Allowance of £1500 per annum is currently payable on successfully completing the licencing board and attaining CIPS Level 4
The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
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.
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 by 31st December 2022. 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.
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.
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This vacancy is designed around the Civil Service Success Profiles.
Please enter your CV details setting out your career history, including key responsibilities and achievements. You must also complete a suitability statement (of no more than 750 words). The suitability statement (also referred to as personal statement or cover letter) is your opportunity to provide us with information that you believe will support your application. Please use this section to provide narrative that highlights any key achievements, experience and skills that make you suitable for this role.
Applications will be sifted and scored based on the information supplied in both your CV and suitability statement and entered as one overall score.
For additional guidance on writing your application please click https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-write-your-cv/
If selected for interview, applicants will be assessed against the Civil Service Behaviours detailed in this advert.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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- Name : eleanor.towler100@mod.gov.uk
- Email : Eleanor.towler100@mod.gov.uk
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- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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