Navy Command - Defence Marine Services, Moorings and Markers Contract Manager (MSO1)

Job summary

His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP) is one of three naval bases providing enabling support as part of the nation’s defence strategy. In doing so, HMNBP seeks to improve through science and technology to strengthen its security and defence at home and overseas. This requires continuous improvements in building capacity, capability, and resilience through its people. It is the home base for assigned ships and ship’s companies preparing for operations. A key component of achieving this support is the ability to deliver the full range of increasingly sophisticated engineering support services. The unique employment opportunities offered are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Crown Servants, Civil Servants, Contractors and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines.

Defence Marine Services (DMS) is a Business Unit within the Royal Navy Force Generation Directorate (FGen) that delivers MOD requirements through contracted Marine Services. Acting as the Intelligent Client Function, DMS oversees and regulates marine services specific to the MOD.

We are seeking an experienced maritime professional to manage a complex Moorings and afloat navigation Markers maintenance and replacement contract (DMS Next Generation Contract 3). The successful candidate will be the Contract Manager for the maintenance of approximately 300 MOD moorings, navigation markers, and targets across the UK, Gibraltar, and Cyprus and the lead for the Moorings Replacement Programme.

Marine Services Officers Grade 1 (MSO1) must hold specific maritime qualifications, detailed under ‘Essential Qualifications’. Evidence of these qualifications will be required at the interview stage.

In line with MOD and Navy Command guidance, the role requires 60% of the working week to be spent in the office at HMNB Portsmouth or on Official Duty Travel. We value diversity and support flexible working arrangements to help team members achieve a balance between home and office working.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

As the Moorings and Markers Manager, you will represent the MOD as the Authority for Moorings and Markers, with responsibilities including:

1. Contract Monitoring and Oversight

• Assessing contractor performance against contract requirements.

• Providing operational instructions for mooring vessels.

• Advising on contractual performance and moorings rationalisation.

• Tasking additional services (services outside core contract requirements)

• Verifying contractor fuel usage.

• Authorising, receipting, and recording payments to the contractor.

• Liaising with MOD authorities to address dependencies or resolve issues.

2. Responsible for the provision of professional specialist advice for:

• Overseeing moorings design and upkeep.

• Supporting stakeholders in determining requirements for the lifecycle of moorings, including new installations or modifications.

• Liaising with third parties such as the contracted Design Authority, QinetiQ, and Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO).

• Owner of the MOD Moorings Manual

3. Moorings Replacement Programme (MRP) Lead

• Responsible for oversight and implementation of the C3 MRP, ensuring contractual compliance and successful project outcomes.

• Ensuring certified and approved equipment is procured and utilised.

• Managing stakeholder requirements and aligning the MRP with the moorings maintenance programme.

4. Manage the Moorings Maintenance Programme outputs in accordance with the MOD Mooring Manual

5. Overseeing moorings assurance and safety-related functions.

6. Supporting DMS in delivering priority outputs to meet MOD priorities.

7. Line managing the Moorings and Markers Officer (MSO2).

8. Managing and overseeing assets on the Moorings and Markers inventory.

If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com

Person specification

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and qualified commercial or military mariner to join a dynamic team at HMNB Portsmouth, with responsibilities spanning the defence maritime sector.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels, both in writing and verbally.

Candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Maritime Intelligent Customer Competency Framework attached to this advert before applying.

The role requires travel within the UK and overseas; therefore, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and a valid passport.

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence and Passport (must be held at point of application and be in date).

Qualifications

On entry, maritime professional staff joining as Marine Services Officer (MSO1) must have one of the following qualifications:

MCA Recognised STCW II/2 Chief Mate unlimited Certificate of Competency;

MCA Recognised STCW III/2 Second Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency;

RN Ship Command Qualifications or Engineering equivalent; specifically, RN Deck qualification – CQ1, RN Engineering qualification – Marine Engineering Charge Qualification;

Degree in: Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology or Port Operations.

Applicants must provide proof of qualifications during the application process. All qualifications/licences must be valid at the time of application. Equivalent qualifications will not be accepted.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• IC1 – Contribute to MOD Management Processes – Awareness
• IC2 – Specialist Knowledge – Practitioner
• IC3 – Safety and Environmental Management – Practitioner

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £63,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £18,424 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. 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;

• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact. Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

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.

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

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

The sift will be conducted on Behaviours, CV, Technical skills and Personal statement.

When submitting their application the candidate is encouraged to read and follow the technical requirements for this vacancy as outlined in: 20241018_Maritime_Intelligent_Customer_Competency_Framework_V1.21 (attached).

The interview will be assessed on behaviours and technical skills.

Candidates will need to provide a Job History and Statement of Suitability (750 words).

Individuals are advised to tailor their Personal Statement to provide evidence of project delivery and technical expertise within the Maritime Specialisation.

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.

The initial sift will take place within two weeks of the advert closing date, and interviews will follow as soon as practicable. Interviews will take place in person in His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth, Hampshire.

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.

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 mitigation's 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.

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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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Sam Caulkin
• Email : sam.caulkin100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please see Further Information document attached.

Attachments

20241018-Maritime Intelligent Customer Competency Framework v1.21 Opens in new window (docx, 141kB)20250110- NC CS Applicant Pack Booklet - O Opens in new window (pdf, 1607kB)Defence Civil Service Offer Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB)20241009 - Further Information - External Opens in new window (docx, 30kB)