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Job summary
The Defence Security of Navigation Stabilisation, Advice and Training (SONSAT) Manager plays a pivotal role within a challenging, rapidly changing maritime domain. Within the context of HMGs Global Britain the Integrated Review Refresh, the National Strategy for Maritime Security, UK Integrated Security Force and MODs Integrated Operating Concept 2025, they are required to manage UKHOs unique range of expertise in global maritime domain awareness, understanding and influence.
Reporting to the Defence Operations and Partner Engagement Manager, the post holder will be responsible for collaborative UKHO Safety and Security of Navigation (SASON) decision support on behalf of STRATCOM and other designated government departments programs relating to safe, secure, and sustainable seas. Supporting national resilience and regional stability. In accordance with UKHOs Corporate Plan (Defence and Public Task) and JSP465 (Defence Geospatial Intelligence Policy).
The post holder will also manage the SONSAT capability development of the Allied Worldwide Navigational Information System (AWNIS) outputs across the national and international SASON stakeholder community, including NATO (primary) and wider international (secondary) partners.
Continuous engagement across the SASON stakeholder community is vital to ensuring HMG, OGD & UKHO Corporate Plan and strategic priorities are met. The post holder will be placed in a senior role within this community, requiring them to manage, lead and coordinate UKHOs SASON decision support delivery.
Hybrid Working
The SONSAT capability are in office for a minimum of 3 days per week. Hybrid working is supported and coordinated through the management chain.
There will be an initial period of 4 weeks training in office, there will be a period of continuation training of between 6 12 months, validated through a process of continuous assessment of the post-holders experience, knowledge, skills, and attitude.
Job description
As SONSAT Manager you can expect to:
- Manage SONSAT & AWNIS capability in accordance with MOD direction and UK StratComs Geospatial Requirements Group (GRG) process.
- Responsible for the management of UKHOs SASON decision support information hub (i-Hub), maintaining and reinforcing existing stakeholder relationships, identifying opportunities to engage more widely & effectively, building in resilience and sustainability to meet rapidly evolving maritime domain requirements
- Accountable for the delivery of UK StratComs Multi-Domain-Integration operational planning process at all stages (pre-deployment, deployment & post operations stabilisation) in the context of the Integrated Review sub-conflict environment Freedom Of Navigation (FON) operations.
- Responsible for periodic capability review in line with end-user requirements. In accordance with Defence and wider HMG Policy, maintain currency and credibility by monitoring changing Maritime Domain Awareness / Integration / Understanding objectives.
- Manage the development of integration between UKHO and AWNIS operational capability providers to develop the sub-conflict always on requirement to collect hydrographic SASON information / data using the AWNIS Navigational Information Cycle.
- Responsible for developing AWNIS doctrine (AHP-1 & 1.1) and associated publications to meet evolving operational requirements on behalf of GBR & NATO through engagement with the NATO Publication Working Group, RN Operational Advantage Centre / Maritime Warfare Centre / Joint Effects & NATO Shipping Working Group.
- Manage the standards for UKHOs SONSAT incorporating AWNIS training outputs in accordance with MoDs training policy
Person specification
Please note that we will only score against the sift and interview criteria and not the essential and desirable information below.
The post holder will need:
- Direct Vetting clearance or capable of achieving such.
- An understanding of HMG PAG, Joint Defence, RN and NATO structures and organisations to include in-depth knowledge and experience of MoD & Intelligence Agency strategy & policy.
- Good working knowledge of current UK Defence & NATO Communications Information Systems (CIS) and Defence training policies.
- As strong team-work ethic & proven track record as a team player, manager & leader.
- Possess the confidence to prepare and deliver presentations up to 3* level and engage with senior civilian partners from international organisations such as the IHO & IMO.
- To be an expert AWNIS practitioner with detailed understanding of Maritime Safety Information Systems, such as GMDSS & NAVTEX.
- To be an experienced and proven Defence Training Manager.
- A detailed knowledge of World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS) & Maritime Safety Information processes.
- To have experience of working with predominantly commissioned regular and reserve armed forces personnel.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
£12,324 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
At the UK Hydrographic Office, it’s very important to us that our people feel valued.
We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more.
See our attached Candidate Information Pack for more details.
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Selection process details
How to Apply:
When you click “apply now” you will be asked to input your CV and a 250 word covering letter along with 250 words on each of the behaviors listed below.
Timeline:
- Advert Closes for applications: 19/11/2023
- Shortlisting: 22/11/2023
- Interviews: 29/11/2023
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
Sift/Shortlist Criteria:
All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria:
Civil Service Behaviours (Level 3):
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following criteria:
Civil Service Behaviours (Level 3):
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
See here for further information: Success Profiles – Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Process:
- Single Stage Interview at our Headquarters in Taunton, Somerset . You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
- Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approx. 50 mins
- As part of the interveiw process you may be asked to pre-prepare and present to the Panel to assess the Comminucating and Influencing and Seeing the Big picture behaviors.
Onboarding Checks:
In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. You will also need to apply for SC (Security Clearance), but you may be able to start your role before gaining this. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Nationality and Residency Requirements:
SC reserved:This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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- Name : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk
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