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Are you passionate about the defence of the United Kingdom, with a good moral compass and a drive to protect people, whilst making positive contributions towards a more sustainable future? If so, 1710 Naval Air Squadron wants to hear from you! We are looking for a Deputy Head of our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) team.
With a heritage dating back to the 1930s and based in Portsmouth Naval Base, 1710 Naval Air Squadron is a mixed Civil Service and Military team of technical specialists from multidisciplinary backgrounds, that uses scientific and engineering reasoning to overcome UK MOD aircraft operational issues to recover, sustain and enhance aviation and general military capability.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The Non-Destructive Testing Team (NDT), which comprises of military and civil service personnel qualified in aerospace NDT to EN4179, provides support to UK military helicopters and some fixed wing fleets by developing and delivering NDT inspections, in addition to the provision of NDT regulation, policy and equipment expertise to ensure the UK Armed Forces rotary wing aircraft are provided with the NDT capabilities needed to assure the structural integrity of the platforms.
The Deputy Head of NDT is the Navy Command (NC) and Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Deputy Head of Profession, accountable to the Head of NDT)/Responsible Level 3 (RL3) for the delivery of NDT within the Frontline Defence Air Environment for Rotary Wing aircraft to assure platform structural and systems integrity.
- Responsibilities
You will be responsible for: - The provision of your in-depth knowledge and expertise to support the existing Level 2s and 3s in the development of NDT inspections.
- Monitoring and influencing the developing of emerging NDT technologies.
- The implementation of new technologies and related policy into service.
- Deputising for the Head of NDT on Inter Command, National and International NDT Committees to ensure RN and JHC NDT requirements are represented at the highest levels.
- As the NDT Deputy Head of Profession, you shall, in the absence of the Commands RL3, undertake the role of the NC and JHC RL3 to ensure compliance with the requirements of the European Standard BS EN 4179 and implementing the NDT training and certification requirements.
Travel opportunities to additional sites, off-site trials, conferences and visits to external partners could be a part of your role.
Person specification
Your previous experience will be invaluable and will include:
- Previous NDT experience
- Relevant technical knowledge
- Strong IT skills
- A UK driving licence would be an advantage but not essential
Due to the large variety of military platforms the teamwork with you will also have an enthusiastic, adaptable and inquisitive approach towards new challenges.
To carry out the responsibilities outlined above, it is necessary for you to have held:
- A Degree/HNC/D or equivalent in NDT or other engineering or science-based discipline.
- Have held at least two EN4179 Level 2 certifications for a minimum of 18 months.
- An EN4179 Level 3 certification or could achieve this within 2 years.
- Ideally you will have operational knowledge of military aircraft and will have previous experience of overseeing technical work of others.
Qualifications
Have held at least two EN4179 Level 2 certifications for a minimum of 18 months.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Science and Engineering Professional Framework Building and applying knowledge
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1037322/gse-career-framework-v2.pdf - Science and Engineering Professional Framework Broad Thinking”
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1037322/gse-career-framework-v2.pdf
Benefits
We’ll provide a great range of benefits including:
- Excellent learning and development
- Professional registration support
- Pension
- A competitive salary
- Onsite gym
- Generous annual leave
- Flexible working
- Onsite parking
We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. There is a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for individuals with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation 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.
Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience. An applicant guide is linked to this advert.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. Please provide information of the following: job history, qualification details and previous skill and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (max 500 words)
Applications will be assessed following the closing date and if successful at the sift stage, you will be invited to interview.
Interviews will be a blend of Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience type questions.
Interviews will take place at 1710 Naval Air Squadron, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth.
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.
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.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
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.
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 : Dr Matthew Mishon
- Email : matt.mishon145@mod.gov.uk
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- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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