RNAD Coulport – Government Surveillance Officer – Navy Command.

The unique opportunities offered within Navy Command are varied, challenging and exciting and support our 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 and managing contracts, to media and communications.

Royal Naval Armaments Depot (Coulport) is the UK Strategic Weapons Facility. Its Primary Role is to process, store and issue the UK’s Strategic Deterrent to the Royal Navy. It is a department of HM Naval Base Clyde. It is a facility which frequently operates 24/7 throughout the year.

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Post requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Nuclear Weapon (NW) or Strategic Weapon System (SWS) area with a firm understanding of the SWS project needs and regulatory requirements and disciplines for processing, handling, and storage of NW and SWS Flight hardware and Surface Support Equipment, with an understanding of working on an authorised site.

The individual should have an engineering background with an apprenticeship in a relevant engineering subject, however suitable experience in a high consequence low frequency environment in relation to quality or security may also be considered. 

This post requires flexibility in working hours during periods of operational requirements where overtime and shift work are necessary working part of a small specialist team.

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

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Nuc 1.1. Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security Culture
• Nuc 1.2. Nuclear Safety/Nuclear Security Management Systems
• Nuc 6.2. Nuclear Weapon, Interfacing Equipment Maintenance and Supporting Infrastructure Maintenance

These roles are currently included on the post control list as a Level 2 (Practitioner) and as such will attract the corresponding RRA to a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person. 

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.

The Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Alternative Working Patterns, in accordance with policy, can be considered where it can be accommodated by the business, but there may be occasions when a presence on site out of standard working hours classed as overtime may be required. All working patterns and flexibilities are subject to agreement with the Line Manager.

As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive work environment policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference

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 parental, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• Free Car Parking
• Assisted Travel Scheme

Coulport also offers an on site Civil Service gymnasium, onsite parking and a canteen for normal working hours.

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 £8,000 will apply only when a move of home is deemed to be vital.

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.

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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Job contact :

• Name : derek.waller726@mod.gov.uk
• Email : derek.waller726@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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