Navy – Asset Data Manager (Systems)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a major recapitalisation programme to regenerate His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth HMNB(P) to enable our Armed Forces to protect, defend and support everyday life?

The HMNB(P) Infrastructure Team are currently seeking a individual who is ambitiously driven to support in the delivery of a dynamic programme to regenerate the naval base and to actively lead the improvement of evidenced based decision making across the function through the developing culture of data and management information.

The Naval dockyard can be traced back to 1194 and although it has undergone several significant redevelopments in this time it still hosts a unique set of heritage maritime assets, many of which are maintained in daily use today. The base is one of the most complex Defence industrial sites and is at the start of a major period of recapitalisation to support future sustainable Navy operations through the 21st Century.

The Naval Base estate is a diverse and complex environment which presents niche challenges and possibilities across the wide range of operational assets. It is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships, including the aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, Type 45 destroyers, Type 23 frigates, mine countermeasures and fishery protection squadrons. 

The base is a major employer and provides lodging facilities to RN personnel serving at the base and in Portsmouth-based ships.

Experience, whilst beneficial, is not essential as there is a programme of initial and continuous training and development opportunities available to enable you to meet your current and developing challenges.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.  Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

As a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Asset Manager Professional, you will work to the relevant Asset Owner where you will support and develop asset understanding, material state, maintenance, and life cycle planning across a comprehensive portfolio of assets which include infrastructure, equipment and systems to support operational output.

With this understanding, you will be instrumental in the development of the Naval Base 10/20-year strategy with the Estates Management Plan (EMP), Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Infrastructure Asset Management Plans (AMPs) alongside the Asset Capability Managers.

You will develop your Asset Management expertise by supporting the strategic planning development across the main Infrastructure Asset areas of Waterfront, Systems and Base.

This is a fast paced and challenging role. To be successful you will need to:

Be motivated and confident: you will inspire team members and industry partners effectively to enable others to work towards a common goal.

Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills: you will need to establish and develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicate messages to colleagues whilst overcoming barriers, and taking into consideration diversity of interest.

Be able to interpret and analyse data to inform decision making. You will need to proactively analyse, evaluate, and adapt the best solutions and present your findings convincingly. Be dynamic in decision making.

Have robust time management and planning and prioritisation. You will need to be able to work in flexible, changing circumstances and adverse situations whilst remaining calm and maintaining performance.

Have proficient IT skills across Microsoft office, specifically with Excel.

Be keen to learn and develop both your personal skills and the organisation’s practices and processes.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace 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.                        

In HMNBP, we promote the 70:20:10 model[1]. We understand learning can take different forms including on the job practice, learning from others, networking as well as studying for courses. All staff are encouraged to take ownership of their development and take proactive steps to shape your own learning and development. This includes identifying learning needs, deciding the best way to meet these needs, undertaking learning and reflecting.

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.

An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact. 

Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.

Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months – 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 

We also provide first rate benefits for all our employees as we understand the commitments our staff have, both inside and outside of the workplace and our aim is to provide a place of work which allows the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. These 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 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.

[1] 20200522-Routes to learning 2020_May.pdf (sharepoint.com)

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/. 

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Job contact :

• Name : Peter Littler
• Email : peter.littler101@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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