Royal Navy Sports Officer
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 17 hours ago
City: Portsmouth, England
Contract type: Part time
Portsmouth
Job Summary
The People and Training Directorate, led by Director People & Training (Dir P&T), is responsible for attracting, recruiting, training, sustaining and retaining inspired, capable and motivated people in an agile and flexible Whole Force to enable the Royal Navy to succeed on operations by putting our people capability first.
The Directorate therefore spans a multitude of both policy, functional and delivery areas. This includes the various training establishments, people and training strategy, and the full breadth of traditional HR functions including recruitment and attraction, remuneration, workforce planning and talent management. There are distinct teams too, such as the Royal Navy Office of Protocol, the Nuclear Faculty and Royal Navy Police HQ. The Directorate also incorporates the Chaplaincy, Legal and Healthcare functions to deliver the full gamut of people business.
The Directorate has undergone a number of major change programmes which focused on delivering the P&T Strategy to ensure the whole force can: Join Well, Train Well, Work Well, Live Well, and Leave Well. To enable this, the organisation is structured to ensure it runs well, embraces an innovative culture, and drives digital and technological advancement to improve our people analytics and insights.
The business of the Directorate, combined with our modern approach to the future workplace and our singular focus on improving the lived experience, presents a unique opportunity to support, enable and empower the people of the Royal Navy to thrive, and unlock their potential as valued and respected individuals who operate to fight and win.
Navy Sport is part of the trinity of Physical Development which also includes Adventurous Training and Physical Education. Physical Development is a key component of RN People Support which has the departmental objective to strengthen and enhance the resourcefulness and resilience of RN personnel and their families.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
RN Physical Development programmes contribute significantly to the development and sustainability of the Moral Component of Operational Capability by delivering individuals who are mentally and physically robust with a high degree of war-fighting spirit; they also make a substantial contribution to the maintenance of high morale. Sport also contributes to fitness, teamwork, leadership, self-discipline, determination, co-ordination, courage, competitive spirit, individual and collective resilience, and consequently military ethos. Inextricably linked to operational efficiency, authorised sport is a Condition of Service with duty status and is a core activity that cannot be considered discretionary.
In support of Dir P &T/People Support objectives, the Sports Development Officer (SDO) is the staffing focal point and lead for growing participation from grassroots to elite level in support of all RN Sports associations. Additionally, the role is responsible for assisting collating and publishing data on trends in participation and other relevant Management Information (MI). Under the management of Deputy Head of Navy Sport (LM) and Head of Navy Sport (CSO), the SDO is responsible for maximising participation in all groups who are underrepresented across the Sports Continuum, whether as participant, coach or official. In collaboration with the RN Sport Team, PTs and other stakeholders, SDO Participation will develop a coherent strategy to identify minority groups, establish targeted interventions and monitor and report participation trends through supporting, planning, developing and facilitation of pathways in various sports.
RN Physical Development programmes contribute significantly to the development and sustainability of the Moral Component of Operational Capability by delivering individuals who are mentally and physically robust with a high degree of war-fighting spirit; they also make a substantial contribution to the maintenance of high morale. Sport also contributes to fitness, teamwork, leadership, self-discipline, determination, co-ordination, courage, competitive spirit, individual and collective resilience, and consequently military ethos. Inextricably linked to operational efficiency, authorised sport is a Condition of Service with duty status and is a core activity that cannot be considered discretionary.
In support of Dir P &T/People Support objectives, the Sports Development Officer (SDO) is the staffing focal point and lead for growing participation from grassroots to elite level in support of all RN Sports associations. Additionally, the role is responsible for assisting collating and publishing data on trends in participation and other relevant Management Information (MI). Under the management of Deputy Head of Navy Sport (LM) and Head of Navy Sport (CSO), the SDO is responsible for maximising participation in all groups who are underrepresented across the Sports Continuum, whether as participant, coach or official. In collaboration with the RN Sport Team, PTs and other stakeholders, SDO Participation will develop a coherent strategy to identify minority groups, establish targeted interventions and monitor and report participation trends through supporting, planning, developing and facilitation of pathways in various sports.
Person specification
Behaviours:
Demonstrable experience in the collation and publishing data on trends in participation. Sound knowledge of how to construct and present relevant Management Information (MI)
A sound knowledge of Sport Inclusion and how to grow participation in minority groups.
A clear passion for sport
Sound knowledge of both public and non-public funding mechanisms
Experience of line management, preferably with both civilian and contracted staff.
Desirable:
Range of coaching/instructional qualifications across the 47 recognised sports.
Knowledge of the issues and complexities surrounding sport in the Naval Service.
Sound understanding of Navy structure operating practices
Licences
UK Driving License Cat B as a minimum
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
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.
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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:
Behaviour:
Behaviour:
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
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.
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: [email protected]
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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
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 and Experience.
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 ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
Job Summary
The People and Training Directorate, led by Director People & Training (Dir P&T), is responsible for attracting, recruiting, training, sustaining and retaining inspired, capable and motivated people in an agile and flexible Whole Force to enable the Royal Navy to succeed on operations by putting our people capability first.
The Directorate therefore spans a multitude of both policy, functional and delivery areas. This includes the various training establishments, people and training strategy, and the full breadth of traditional HR functions including recruitment and attraction, remuneration, workforce planning and talent management. There are distinct teams too, such as the Royal Navy Office of Protocol, the Nuclear Faculty and Royal Navy Police HQ. The Directorate also incorporates the Chaplaincy, Legal and Healthcare functions to deliver the full gamut of people business.
The Directorate has undergone a number of major change programmes which focused on delivering the P&T Strategy to ensure the whole force can: Join Well, Train Well, Work Well, Live Well, and Leave Well. To enable this, the organisation is structured to ensure it runs well, embraces an innovative culture, and drives digital and technological advancement to improve our people analytics and insights.
The business of the Directorate, combined with our modern approach to the future workplace and our singular focus on improving the lived experience, presents a unique opportunity to support, enable and empower the people of the Royal Navy to thrive, and unlock their potential as valued and respected individuals who operate to fight and win.
Navy Sport is part of the trinity of Physical Development which also includes Adventurous Training and Physical Education. Physical Development is a key component of RN People Support which has the departmental objective to strengthen and enhance the resourcefulness and resilience of RN personnel and their families.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
RN Physical Development programmes contribute significantly to the development and sustainability of the Moral Component of Operational Capability by delivering individuals who are mentally and physically robust with a high degree of war-fighting spirit; they also make a substantial contribution to the maintenance of high morale. Sport also contributes to fitness, teamwork, leadership, self-discipline, determination, co-ordination, courage, competitive spirit, individual and collective resilience, and consequently military ethos. Inextricably linked to operational efficiency, authorised sport is a Condition of Service with duty status and is a core activity that cannot be considered discretionary.
In support of Dir P &T/People Support objectives, the Sports Development Officer (SDO) is the staffing focal point and lead for growing participation from grassroots to elite level in support of all RN Sports associations. Additionally, the role is responsible for assisting collating and publishing data on trends in participation and other relevant Management Information (MI). Under the management of Deputy Head of Navy Sport (LM) and Head of Navy Sport (CSO), the SDO is responsible for maximising participation in all groups who are underrepresented across the Sports Continuum, whether as participant, coach or official. In collaboration with the RN Sport Team, PTs and other stakeholders, SDO Participation will develop a coherent strategy to identify minority groups, establish targeted interventions and monitor and report participation trends through supporting, planning, developing and facilitation of pathways in various sports.
RN Physical Development programmes contribute significantly to the development and sustainability of the Moral Component of Operational Capability by delivering individuals who are mentally and physically robust with a high degree of war-fighting spirit; they also make a substantial contribution to the maintenance of high morale. Sport also contributes to fitness, teamwork, leadership, self-discipline, determination, co-ordination, courage, competitive spirit, individual and collective resilience, and consequently military ethos. Inextricably linked to operational efficiency, authorised sport is a Condition of Service with duty status and is a core activity that cannot be considered discretionary.
In support of Dir P &T/People Support objectives, the Sports Development Officer (SDO) is the staffing focal point and lead for growing participation from grassroots to elite level in support of all RN Sports associations. Additionally, the role is responsible for assisting collating and publishing data on trends in participation and other relevant Management Information (MI). Under the management of Deputy Head of Navy Sport (LM) and Head of Navy Sport (CSO), the SDO is responsible for maximising participation in all groups who are underrepresented across the Sports Continuum, whether as participant, coach or official. In collaboration with the RN Sport Team, PTs and other stakeholders, SDO Participation will develop a coherent strategy to identify minority groups, establish targeted interventions and monitor and report participation trends through supporting, planning, developing and facilitation of pathways in various sports.
Person specification
Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
Demonstrable experience in the collation and publishing data on trends in participation. Sound knowledge of how to construct and present relevant Management Information (MI)
A sound knowledge of Sport Inclusion and how to grow participation in minority groups.
A clear passion for sport
Sound knowledge of both public and non-public funding mechanisms
Experience of line management, preferably with both civilian and contracted staff.
Desirable:
Range of coaching/instructional qualifications across the 47 recognised sports.
Knowledge of the issues and complexities surrounding sport in the Naval Service.
Sound understanding of Navy structure operating practices
Licences
UK Driving License Cat B as a minimum
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
- 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%
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.
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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:
Behaviour:
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
- Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 Word count)
- Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Behaviour:
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
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.
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: [email protected]
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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
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 and Experience.
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 : Coel Davies
- Email : [email protected]
- Telephone : 03001554646
- Email : [email protected]
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
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