Royal Navy - Accommodation Building Manager
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Helston, England
Contract type: Full time
RNAS Culdrose, South West England, TR12 7RH
Job Summary
Do you enjoy working within a fast paced, diverse environment?
Are you a great team player with good communication skills?
We are looking to recruit a Building Manager to join our existing Buildings and Estate Support Team at RNAS Culdrose.
Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose delivers the UK’s two highest defence priorities: assuring the nuclear deterrent and protection of the nation’s aircraft carriers. With a workforce of 3000 personnel that are all directly or indirectly involved in generating or supporting the naval air squadrons and their personnel.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
As a Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Building Manager (BM) your responsibility is to inspect the designated buildings and immediate surrounds for any damages and defects and to ensure the areas are maintained to the required standards. As BM you will be required to compile, document, and maintain the associated defect logs and registers that underpin the accounting of SLA buildings condition and raise awareness of potential Infrastructure problems and risks.
The designated buildings will predominantly be in the living site area, but also includes some living accommodation across the station.
Experience and passion for collaboration is important to ensure all areas of the SLA are maintained to a satisfactory standard, coupled with the ability to be individually motivated to support the wider team objectives.
The successful candidate will be required to prioritise time spent alternating between office-based work and estate tasks. The role can be physically demanding, will require multi-tasking and some manual handling. As BM you will be expected to carry out non-specialised minor maintenance to increase infrastructure life expectancy and resource, and in conjunction with the Buildings Estate Deputy Manager, you will ensure contractors and visitors receive relevant safety briefing, and information required to undergo their tasks.
As a Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Building Manager (BM) your responsibility is to inspect the designated buildings and immediate surrounds for any damages and defects and to ensure the areas are maintained to the required standards. As BM you will be required to compile, document, and maintain the associated defect logs and registers that underpin the accounting of SLA buildings condition and raise awareness of potential Infrastructure problems and risks.
The designated buildings will predominantly be in the living site area, but also includes some living accommodation across the station.
Experience and passion for collaboration is important to ensure all areas of the SLA are maintained to a satisfactory standard, coupled with the ability to be individually motivated to support the wider team objectives.
The successful candidate will be required to prioritise time spent alternating between office-based work and estate tasks. The role can be physically demanding, will require multi-tasking and some manual handling. As BM you will be expected to carry out non-specialised minor maintenance to increase infrastructure life expectancy and resource, and in conjunction with the Buildings Estate Deputy Manager, you will ensure contractors and visitors receive relevant safety briefing, and information required to undergo their tasks.
Person specification
Who are we looking for?
Primary
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Other Benefits For Navy Command Civil Servants Include
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.
Navy Command are currently going through a review and there is a possibility that within 6-12 months the role applied for may be subject to change.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (250 words).
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of Suitability and the following Behaviours:
If there are high numbers of applicants, we will sift on the lead behaviour ‘Seeing the Big Picture’, the suitability statement and your CV
The sift will take place within 5 working days of the advert closing date.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
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 Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
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 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
Do you enjoy working within a fast paced, diverse environment?
Are you a great team player with good communication skills?
We are looking to recruit a Building Manager to join our existing Buildings and Estate Support Team at RNAS Culdrose.
Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose delivers the UK’s two highest defence priorities: assuring the nuclear deterrent and protection of the nation’s aircraft carriers. With a workforce of 3000 personnel that are all directly or indirectly involved in generating or supporting the naval air squadrons and their personnel.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
As a Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Building Manager (BM) your responsibility is to inspect the designated buildings and immediate surrounds for any damages and defects and to ensure the areas are maintained to the required standards. As BM you will be required to compile, document, and maintain the associated defect logs and registers that underpin the accounting of SLA buildings condition and raise awareness of potential Infrastructure problems and risks.
The designated buildings will predominantly be in the living site area, but also includes some living accommodation across the station.
Experience and passion for collaboration is important to ensure all areas of the SLA are maintained to a satisfactory standard, coupled with the ability to be individually motivated to support the wider team objectives.
The successful candidate will be required to prioritise time spent alternating between office-based work and estate tasks. The role can be physically demanding, will require multi-tasking and some manual handling. As BM you will be expected to carry out non-specialised minor maintenance to increase infrastructure life expectancy and resource, and in conjunction with the Buildings Estate Deputy Manager, you will ensure contractors and visitors receive relevant safety briefing, and information required to undergo their tasks.
As a Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Building Manager (BM) your responsibility is to inspect the designated buildings and immediate surrounds for any damages and defects and to ensure the areas are maintained to the required standards. As BM you will be required to compile, document, and maintain the associated defect logs and registers that underpin the accounting of SLA buildings condition and raise awareness of potential Infrastructure problems and risks.
The designated buildings will predominantly be in the living site area, but also includes some living accommodation across the station.
Experience and passion for collaboration is important to ensure all areas of the SLA are maintained to a satisfactory standard, coupled with the ability to be individually motivated to support the wider team objectives.
The successful candidate will be required to prioritise time spent alternating between office-based work and estate tasks. The role can be physically demanding, will require multi-tasking and some manual handling. As BM you will be expected to carry out non-specialised minor maintenance to increase infrastructure life expectancy and resource, and in conjunction with the Buildings Estate Deputy Manager, you will ensure contractors and visitors receive relevant safety briefing, and information required to undergo their tasks.
Person specification
Who are we looking for?
Primary
- To report accommodation building defects to the Maintenance Management Organisation Helpdesk.
- To monitor all accommodation defects ensuring completion in the allocated time frame and report as required.
- To liaise with contractors and provide access and information to assist with timely rectification.
- To liaise with the respective building Block Officers regarding weekly inspections and any concerns raised.
- Investigate reported loss of heating, hot water, electrical failure, and fire alarm faults, taking action as appropriate. Recording and reporting these actions as required.
- Liaise with the logistics department for replacement SLA mattresses when reported as needing replacement and to ensure the correct disposal route.
- Reporting any discovered breaches of Fire Safety in the accommodation blocks. Carrying out and recording Fire Alarm checks and carrying out Fire Safety checks in the accommodation communal areas.
- Reporting any suspected Wilful Estate Damage and suspected misuse of the SLA furnishings/doors and equipment in accordance with current policy.
- Carrying out daily checks of the SLA buildings and grounds, noting any obvious issues and reporting to the appropriate department.
- Maintaining an Articles in Use (AinU) inventory for items on permanent loan, allocated to your buildings.
- The physical replacement of SLA white goods – Tumble Driers, Washing Machines and Fridges using the correct Manual Handling techniques.
- Providing distribution and allocation for minor SLA items such as toasters/ microwaves/ kettles etc.
- To replace lost keys by the occupant via the contract supplier.
- To facilitate the repair or replacement of white goods, by raising the appropriate documentation and to record all transactions.
- Provide control and issue of accommodation master keys.
- To assist and carry out any Buildings and Estate Support Team tasks that may be required to maintain the efficient running of the dept.
- To accompany the inspecting parties when available.
- Report any unattended or suspect items that are noticed during daily rounds that may constitute a suspect package or be suspicious, in accordance with current guidelines and policy.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- 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%
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 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
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.
Navy Command are currently going through a review and there is a possibility that within 6-12 months the role applied for may be subject to change.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (250 words).
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of Suitability and the following Behaviours:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
If there are high numbers of applicants, we will sift on the lead behaviour ‘Seeing the Big Picture’, the suitability statement and your CV
The sift will take place within 5 working days of the advert closing date.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
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 Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
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 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 : Jason King
- Email : [email protected]
- 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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