DE&S Jetty and Logistics Operations Manager

Ministry of Defence

Ordnance Rd, Dunfermline KY12 8LA, UK

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in less than 3 weeks

Transport

Full time

£36,000 per year

Job summary

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.

DE&S has recently been integrated into the National Armaments Director Group (NAD Group). The NAD Group brings together key Ministry of Defence (MOD) organisations to unite expertise across science, technology, procurement, infrastructure, and support to provide integrated capabilities faster and more efficiently for our armed forces and our allies. This is an exciting new opportunity to enable better ways of working and empower greater collaboration across Defence. For further information about the NAD Group, please visit: National Armaments Director Group - GOV.UK

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.

Nationality, visas, and vetting: We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.

Job description

Defence Munitions (DM) Crombie plays a vital role in supporting the UK Armed Forces, providing specialist storage, maintenance, and distribution of weapons and explosives. Our site features a deep-water jetty capable of supporting Royal Navy Warships, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, and allied ships, delivering critical munitions and logistics support in a highly controlled environment.

We are seeking a Jetty and Logistics Operations Manager to join us in this challenging and rewarding position. This is an opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role in a unique, safety-critical environment where your work directly supports UK Defence.

In this multifaceted role, you will act as the Building Officer and Area Manager for the DM Crombie Jetty and Road Transfer Facility, ensuring both are operated safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant regulatory and safety standards.

You will lead, plan, and co-ordinate the team delivering vessel berthing, unberthing, loading, unloading, and movements at the Crombie Jetty, while also managing a small team of staff supporting the safe handling and documentation of explosives moving through the road transfer facility.

You will be the focal point ensuring DM Crombie Marine Operations are compliant with The Port and Marine Facility Safety Code, regularly collaborating with Navy Command – Port Operations Compliance Team receiving training and support.

You’ll be joining an organisation that is committed to your development. You will receive structured training and support to build specialist expertise, including becoming an Authorised Representative (AR) and a Government Authorised Explosives Representative (GAER), both key roles in the safe management of dangerous goods. There is also an opportunity, on a voluntary basis, to undertake Duty Control Officer duties, part of a 24/7 operational rota, which attracts additional pay at enhanced rates.

Due to the nature of the role, you’ll be based on site at DM Crombie, working a compressed 4.5-day week. Where operational demands allow, working from home may be supported on a limited basis, if required.

As part of our collaboration with DM Glen Douglas, you may occasionally be required to support their jetty operations. There will also be opportunities to work across other DM sites, giving valuable exposure and helping to broaden your experience and skillset. Transport and assistance to these locations will be provided.

This role offers the chance to work within a site of outstanding natural beauty, with first rate facilities on-site including a gym, and a strong culture teamwork, inclusivity, and professional collaboration across the wider DM community.

What you’ll be doing

Supervising and managing a small team of permanent staff and a larger transient workforce during periods of jetty activity.

Providing coaching, support, and development to team members.

Planning and co-ordinating jetty shipping operations.

Working with transport providers and external partners to ensure the safe and efficient movement of explosives and hazardous materials.

Undertaking Building Officer duties, including monitoring infrastructure and its condition, reporting defects.

Ensuring full compliance with explosive regulations and safe operating procedures cross the jetty and road transfer facility.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria

Lead Criterion – Leadership and management of a team in a regulated environment

Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver high-quality operational outcomes

Demonstrable IT skills, including the use of the MS Office Suite

Background in maritime, logistics, transport, or defence

Strong safety and compliance mindset

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Core Behaviour 1: Leadership - CSBC3

Core Behaviour 2: Working together - CSBC3

Technical Competence 1: Managing support, supplier, and customer networks – Practitioner Level

Technical Competence 2: Making evidence-based decisions – Practitioner Level

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,429 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday

Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%

Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards

Access to specialist training and funded qualifications

Support for progression

Huge range of discounts

Volunteering days

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission

Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack

Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions

Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts of Interest:

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.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

Interview - If you're invited to interview, you will be assessed against the following:

CV Review

Core Behaviour 1

Core Behaviour 2

Technical Competencies

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

1st: Core Behaviour 1

2nd: Core Behaviour 2

3rd: Technical Competencies

4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criteria, and/or an additional assessment. Please note for this specific assessment, the Lead Criteria will be:

Lead Criterion – Leadership and management of a team in a regulated environment

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission

Offering at a lower level

If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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.

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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Salary range

£36,000 per year