Navy Command Fire Officer
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 1 day ago
City: Portsmouth, England
Contract type: Full time
Navy Command HQ, Whale Island, Portsmouth
Job Summary
The Navy Safety Directorate acts on behalf of Fleet Commander to deliver the Navy Command (NC) Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS). The Navy SEMS includes responsibly for Fire Safety ashore. Shoreside Fire Safety functions include reducing risk and protection people from fire in Navy properties, protection of assets and outputs. The Command Fire Safety Officer for Navy Command (CFSO(Navy)) is appointed in compliance with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the responsible person must appoint one or more competent persons to assist them in undertaking the preventive and protective measures and ensure that the number of persons appointed, the time available for them to fulfil their functions and the means at their disposal are adequate). Also, as required by Defence Fire Safety Regulations. CFSO(Navy) is the principal Fire Focal Point (FFP) and appointed subject matter expert for Navy's shoreside Fire Safety and provides guidance, liaising with the Statutory and Defence Regulators, on compliance with Statutory / Defence Regulations and policy.
This position is advertised at 42 hours per week.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Provide independent advice, guidance, assurance and support to Navy’s shoreside estate, including Establishments and Lodger Units, on compliance with their statutory obligations; especially regarding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 / allied legislation and MoD Fire Policy and Regulations.
Job Purpose - background and context
CFSO(Navy) is Navy Command’s Competent Person in accordance with the duties and responsibilities under Fire Safety Legislation. The position provides independent advice and guidance across Navy Directorates, which includes assurance and audits of compliance with statutory requirements and conformance with Defence regulations.
This includes close liaison with all affected parties, Defence Fire and Rescue (DFR) and Defence Fire Safety Regulator (DFSR).
CFSO(Navy) also highlights and progresses resolution of technical fire issues with DIO and their contacted service partners. Is the Navy Command sponsor of the Joint Business Agreement (JBA) with DFR.
Purpose Includes Independence And Competence In Fire Safety Legislation And MOD Fire Safety Policy In Respect Of Life Safety And Asset Protection, Recognising The Significance Of Fire Safety In:
The mitigation of risk to life
Protecting the operational capabilities and materiel
Mitigating the risk of uninsured financial loss to the Taxpayer
Mitigating the risk of financial cost to Navy Command due to over recommendations provision of fire safety requirements
Maintaining Navy Command’s obligations to Partner Forces
Other regulated areas of safety such as Dangerous Substances and Explosive
Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR)
Providing assurance of fire safety
Specific Responsibilities
The performance of Fire Stations within the Navy Command are meeting the agreed performance indicators
DFR is delivering the full range of firefighting and fire safety services (correct level of fire safety advice, operational fire cover)
All Units and Establishments within Navy Command are provided with a Fire Safety Management Plan (FSMP) and FRAs for all buildings / facilities suitable for Navy Commands purpose, where shortfalls are identified in the production of the FSMP / FRA, take the necessary appropriate actions to address the shortfall
Purpose Includes Independence And Competence In Fire Safety Legislation And MOD Fire Safety Policy In Respect Of Life Safety And Asset Protection, Recognising The Significance Of Fire Safety In:
The mitigation of risk to life
Protecting the operational capabilities and materiel
Mitigating the risk of uninsured financial loss to the Taxpayer
Mitigating the risk of financial cost to Navy Command due to over recommendations provision of fire safety requirements
Maintaining Navy Command’s obligations to Partner Forces
Other regulated areas of safety such as Dangerous Substances and Explosive
Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR)
Providing assurance of fire safety
Specific Responsibilities
The performance of Fire Stations within the Navy Command are meeting the agreed performance indicators
DFR is delivering the full range of firefighting and fire safety services (correct level of fire safety advice, operational fire cover)
All Units and Establishments within Navy Command are provided with a Fire Safety Management Plan (FSMP) and FRAs for all buildings / facilities suitable for Navy Commands purpose, where shortfalls are identified in the production of the FSMP / FRA, take the necessary appropriate actions to address the shortfall
Person specification
Eligibility - This is a uniformed Defence Fire and Rescue Service Group Manager post available to current competent Group Managers, current competent Station Managers on promotion or an individual who can demonstrate the correct Fire Service competencies and experience for this role at Station Manager level (Military Equivalent – Flt Sgt/CPO/WO) or higher.
Experience:
Understanding and application of UK fire safety Legislation and MOD Fire Safety Policy.
Understanding and application of UK Health, Safety and Environmental law.
Understanding and application of MOD Health, Safety and Environmental policy.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of engaging with senior directors.
Strong and inclusive leadership, team management skills, capable of motivating a diverse workforce and driving positive change.
Essential Criteria:
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following Emergency Fire Services Management (EFSM) modules (Fire Service National Occupations Standards (NOS)):
EFSM2 - Lead, monitor and support people to resolve operational incidents.
EFSM6 - Implement organisational strategy.
EFSM9 - Implement and manage change in organisational activities.
EFSM10 - Plan and implement activities to meet service delivery needs.
EFSM11 - Determine effective use of physical and financial resources.
EFSM13 - Select personnel for employment.
EFSM14 - Manage the performance of teams and individuals to achieve objectives.
EFSM15 - Develop teams and individuals to enhance work based performance.
EFSM16 - Manage yourself to achieve work objective.
Licences:
Full UK Driving Licence
Essential Criteria:
Minimum of Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety
IOSH Lead Auditor
Qualifications
Minimum of Fire Safety Level 4 Certificate (reference Skills for Justice National Occupation Standards (NOS))
IOSH Lead Auditor
Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.
All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.
Memberships
Institution of Fire Engineers
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Discover My Benefits:
Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/
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.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.
Selection process will comprise of the following
Curriculum Vitae - A CV will be required for this position, CVs must comply with the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, detailing job history, full qualifications, previous experience and skills.
Behaviours - Candidates will be required to submit evidence of no more than 250 words against the selected behaviours. Behaviours will be assessed at level 3 - SEO.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
Statement of Suitability - Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 1000 words, explaining how they consider their personal skills, qualities, and experience provide evidence of suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
The sift will be conducted on behaviours: Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Changing and improving. Your CV: full qualifications, previous experience and skills.
The interview will be assessed on the following Behaviours: Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Changing and improving. Technical skills will also be assessed by way of a 10-minute presentation. Details of the presentation will be given to those successful at sift.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DFRS Operational Fitness Assessment (OFA) prior to employment and be subject to further assessments to confirm their fitness for duty and general well-being, in accordance with the DFRS medical standards.
Reserve List - Should the advertised post become vacant again within a period 12 months, DFR may offer the position to a reserve candidate in accordance with the recorded assessment merit order.
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 Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
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.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
Please see attached document.
Job Summary
The Navy Safety Directorate acts on behalf of Fleet Commander to deliver the Navy Command (NC) Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS). The Navy SEMS includes responsibly for Fire Safety ashore. Shoreside Fire Safety functions include reducing risk and protection people from fire in Navy properties, protection of assets and outputs. The Command Fire Safety Officer for Navy Command (CFSO(Navy)) is appointed in compliance with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the responsible person must appoint one or more competent persons to assist them in undertaking the preventive and protective measures and ensure that the number of persons appointed, the time available for them to fulfil their functions and the means at their disposal are adequate). Also, as required by Defence Fire Safety Regulations. CFSO(Navy) is the principal Fire Focal Point (FFP) and appointed subject matter expert for Navy's shoreside Fire Safety and provides guidance, liaising with the Statutory and Defence Regulators, on compliance with Statutory / Defence Regulations and policy.
This position is advertised at 42 hours per week.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Provide independent advice, guidance, assurance and support to Navy’s shoreside estate, including Establishments and Lodger Units, on compliance with their statutory obligations; especially regarding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 / allied legislation and MoD Fire Policy and Regulations.
Job Purpose - background and context
CFSO(Navy) is Navy Command’s Competent Person in accordance with the duties and responsibilities under Fire Safety Legislation. The position provides independent advice and guidance across Navy Directorates, which includes assurance and audits of compliance with statutory requirements and conformance with Defence regulations.
This includes close liaison with all affected parties, Defence Fire and Rescue (DFR) and Defence Fire Safety Regulator (DFSR).
CFSO(Navy) also highlights and progresses resolution of technical fire issues with DIO and their contacted service partners. Is the Navy Command sponsor of the Joint Business Agreement (JBA) with DFR.
Purpose Includes Independence And Competence In Fire Safety Legislation And MOD Fire Safety Policy In Respect Of Life Safety And Asset Protection, Recognising The Significance Of Fire Safety In:
The mitigation of risk to life
Protecting the operational capabilities and materiel
Mitigating the risk of uninsured financial loss to the Taxpayer
Mitigating the risk of financial cost to Navy Command due to over recommendations provision of fire safety requirements
Maintaining Navy Command’s obligations to Partner Forces
Other regulated areas of safety such as Dangerous Substances and Explosive
Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR)
Providing assurance of fire safety
Specific Responsibilities
- Deliver and maintain Navy Command’s Fire Safety Management System, including related policy and guidance documents to ensure compliance with UK Legislation and Defence Policy.
- Provide independent advice, guidance and direction to Navy Command HQ, Establishments and Lodger Units on compliance with their statutory obligations, especially regarding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 / allied legislation and MoD Fire Policy and Regulations. Includes advice and support to Establishment Focal Points (EFFP). Act as point of contact to Defence
- Conduct Second Party Audits of shore Units for compliance with Fire Safety Legislation and conformance to MoD Fire Regulations and Policy.
- Conduct First Party Audits of fire related services provided to Navy Command and provide timely advice and guidance to units where there are significant risk to life or risk of loss of assets, capability or finical issues identified whilst undertaking any of your responsibilities.
- Conduct sampling of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) and monitor the delivery of the FRA process to ensure Navy Command is provided with the services and deliverables in accordance with business agreements and contracts.
- Represent Navy Safety at fire related Working Groups and meetings as required.
- Manage the Fire Safety promotion strategy and provision and delivery of information and advice utilising all means of communication that are appropriate to drive improvement of Fire Safety.
- Act as Fire subject matter expert to safety investigations and in response to Enforcement Actions.
- Act as the Navy Safety lead for DSEAR.
- Attend fire-related Inquests as an expert witness, as required.
- Support the collation and analysis of fire related occurrence data and recommendations from fire-related investigations.
- Provide assurance (by visits) that Navy vessels and personnel are not put at risk when in undergoing refit or repair (particularly whilst under the control of Contractors) and where necessary issued guidance, direction and policy.
- Advise on fire training of all military and civilian personnel employed within Navy Command and, where necessary, issue guidance, direction and policy.
- Support fire-related aspects of any Organisational Safety Assessment (OSA) conducted by Navy Command or other external
- Monitor, manage and amend fire related business agreements. Seek and provide independent assurance that DFR is delivering the full range of firefighting and fire safety services as agreed. Particularly:
The performance of Fire Stations within the Navy Command are meeting the agreed performance indicators
DFR is delivering the full range of firefighting and fire safety services (correct level of fire safety advice, operational fire cover)
All Units and Establishments within Navy Command are provided with a Fire Safety Management Plan (FSMP) and FRAs for all buildings / facilities suitable for Navy Commands purpose, where shortfalls are identified in the production of the FSMP / FRA, take the necessary appropriate actions to address the shortfall
- Provide expert input at Navy Command Safety Boards, Working Groups and meetings. Similarly, at Defence level and at external Statutory level meetings, e.g. Health and Safety Executive and Local Authorities.
- Act as Line Manager to the Assistant Command Fire Safety Officer (ACFSO) (Navy).
Purpose Includes Independence And Competence In Fire Safety Legislation And MOD Fire Safety Policy In Respect Of Life Safety And Asset Protection, Recognising The Significance Of Fire Safety In:
The mitigation of risk to life
Protecting the operational capabilities and materiel
Mitigating the risk of uninsured financial loss to the Taxpayer
Mitigating the risk of financial cost to Navy Command due to over recommendations provision of fire safety requirements
Maintaining Navy Command’s obligations to Partner Forces
Other regulated areas of safety such as Dangerous Substances and Explosive
Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR)
Providing assurance of fire safety
Specific Responsibilities
- Deliver and maintain Navy Command’s Fire Safety Management System, including related policy and guidance documents to ensure compliance with UK Legislation and Defence Policy.
- Provide independent advice, guidance and direction to Navy Command HQ, Establishments and Lodger Units on compliance with their statutory obligations, especially regarding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 / allied legislation and MoD Fire Policy and Regulations. Includes advice and support to Establishment Focal Points (EFFP). Act as point of contact to Defence
- Conduct Second Party Audits of shore Units for compliance with Fire Safety Legislation and conformance to MoD Fire Regulations and Policy.
- Conduct First Party Audits of fire related services provided to Navy Command and provide timely advice and guidance to units where there are significant risk to life or risk of loss of assets, capability or finical issues identified whilst undertaking any of your responsibilities.
- Conduct sampling of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) and monitor the delivery of the FRA process to ensure Navy Command is provided with the services and deliverables in accordance with business agreements and contracts.
- Represent Navy Safety at fire related Working Groups and meetings as required.
- Manage the Fire Safety promotion strategy and provision and delivery of information and advice utilising all means of communication that are appropriate to drive improvement of Fire Safety.
- Act as Fire subject matter expert to safety investigations and in response to Enforcement Actions.
- Act as the Navy Safety lead for DSEAR.
- Attend fire-related Inquests as an expert witness, as required.
- Support the collation and analysis of fire related occurrence data and recommendations from fire-related investigations.
- Provide assurance (by visits) that Navy vessels and personnel are not put at risk when in undergoing refit or repair (particularly whilst under the control of Contractors) and where necessary issued guidance, direction and policy.
- Advise on fire training of all military and civilian personnel employed within Navy Command and, where necessary, issue guidance, direction and policy.
- Support fire-related aspects of any Organisational Safety Assessment (OSA) conducted by Navy Command or other external
- Monitor, manage and amend fire related business agreements. Seek and provide independent assurance that DFR is delivering the full range of firefighting and fire safety services as agreed. Particularly:
The performance of Fire Stations within the Navy Command are meeting the agreed performance indicators
DFR is delivering the full range of firefighting and fire safety services (correct level of fire safety advice, operational fire cover)
All Units and Establishments within Navy Command are provided with a Fire Safety Management Plan (FSMP) and FRAs for all buildings / facilities suitable for Navy Commands purpose, where shortfalls are identified in the production of the FSMP / FRA, take the necessary appropriate actions to address the shortfall
- Provide expert input at Navy Command Safety Boards, Working Groups and meetings. Similarly, at Defence level and at external Statutory level meetings, e.g. Health and Safety Executive and Local Authorities.
- Act as Line Manager to the Assistant Command Fire Safety Officer (ACFSO) (Navy).
Person specification
Eligibility - This is a uniformed Defence Fire and Rescue Service Group Manager post available to current competent Group Managers, current competent Station Managers on promotion or an individual who can demonstrate the correct Fire Service competencies and experience for this role at Station Manager level (Military Equivalent – Flt Sgt/CPO/WO) or higher.
Experience:
Understanding and application of UK fire safety Legislation and MOD Fire Safety Policy.
Understanding and application of UK Health, Safety and Environmental law.
Understanding and application of MOD Health, Safety and Environmental policy.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of engaging with senior directors.
Strong and inclusive leadership, team management skills, capable of motivating a diverse workforce and driving positive change.
Essential Criteria:
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following Emergency Fire Services Management (EFSM) modules (Fire Service National Occupations Standards (NOS)):
EFSM2 - Lead, monitor and support people to resolve operational incidents.
EFSM6 - Implement organisational strategy.
EFSM9 - Implement and manage change in organisational activities.
EFSM10 - Plan and implement activities to meet service delivery needs.
EFSM11 - Determine effective use of physical and financial resources.
EFSM13 - Select personnel for employment.
EFSM14 - Manage the performance of teams and individuals to achieve objectives.
EFSM15 - Develop teams and individuals to enhance work based performance.
EFSM16 - Manage yourself to achieve work objective.
Licences:
Full UK Driving Licence
Essential Criteria:
Minimum of Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety
IOSH Lead Auditor
Qualifications
Minimum of Fire Safety Level 4 Certificate (reference Skills for Justice National Occupation Standards (NOS))
IOSH Lead Auditor
Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.
All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.
Memberships
Institution of Fire Engineers
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Technical Skills will be assessed at interview only (10 min presentation). The topic will be provided to those candidates successful at the sift stage.
- Uniform allowance
- Alternative working practices such as hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days on completion of five years service
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Discover My Benefits:
Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/
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.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.
Selection process will comprise of the following
Curriculum Vitae - A CV will be required for this position, CVs must comply with the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, detailing job history, full qualifications, previous experience and skills.
Behaviours - Candidates will be required to submit evidence of no more than 250 words against the selected behaviours. Behaviours will be assessed at level 3 - SEO.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
Statement of Suitability - Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 1000 words, explaining how they consider their personal skills, qualities, and experience provide evidence of suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
The sift will be conducted on behaviours: Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Changing and improving. Your CV: full qualifications, previous experience and skills.
The interview will be assessed on the following Behaviours: Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Changing and improving. Technical skills will also be assessed by way of a 10-minute presentation. Details of the presentation will be given to those successful at sift.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DFRS Operational Fitness Assessment (OFA) prior to employment and be subject to further assessments to confirm their fitness for duty and general well-being, in accordance with the DFRS medical standards.
Reserve List - Should the advertised post become vacant again within a period 12 months, DFR may offer the position to a reserve candidate in accordance with the recorded assessment merit order.
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 Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
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.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : Navy Safety Director, Commodore Justin Saward
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
Please see attached document.
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