NAVY CSF Communications and Information Systems Equipment Manager

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced ever changing workforce? Commander UK Strike Force (CSF) is a mixed team of Civilian and Military personnel and this post is working within the CSF headquarters in the newly refurbished Old Iron Foundry - a modern new Warfighting Centre. This post will be crucial to the development of the new headquarters and will be playing a pivotal role in establishing the new Operational HQ. Whilst the Headquarters are largely made up of a Military workforce, they are supported by a small and dedicated Civil Service team who are vital to the running of the enterprise.

CSF maintains a globally credible multi-domain and agile command and control, including Carrier and Littoral Strike. We work both nationally and internationally with Allies across the world. We are currently embracing transformation to achieve a joint and efficient enterprise focused on lethality and leading tactical development in order to generate operational advantage and inform the capability need.

HM Naval Base Portsmouth is home to the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers and is well located close to HMS VICTORY and within walking distance of Portsmouth Harbour station and the shopping opportunities at Gunwharf Quays!

The role of the CSF Communications and Information Systems Equipment Manager will carry out tasking led by the Assistant Chief Of Staff Information Warfare (ACOS) in relation to the smooth running of the CSF HQ Equipment and Systems.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

1. To be the Communications and Information Systems (N6) Equipment Manager for CSF Headquarters.

As Equipment Manager, act as the focal point for queries on Communications and Information Systems (CIS) equipment holdings. To maintain accurate and up to date local equipment registers in line with MOD policy, ensuring that all non-MODNET assets including but not limited to Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs), Tablets, Cameras, Printers are recorded when they are received. Liaise with CSF staff to order new CIS equipment when required ensuring all ICT asset requests go through the Navy Digital Request For Change (RFC)and distribute on receipt. Ensure all anti-virus software is updated regularly as directed by MCSU. Issue of CIS equipment to Staff ensuring that it is correctly recorded. Dispose of obsolete or unwanted CIS equipment IAW JSP 440 instructions.

2. To be the IT Security Officer & Media Custodian for CSF Headquarters in accordance with JSP 440 and NCSR.

To act as the ITSO and Media Custodian by managing the Cyber Security of all non-MODNET assets. Provide support to all visits where Cyber assets are involved. Support the USO when a monthly 10% spot check of all Cyber assets is carried out. Ensure all Information and Cyber breaches are correctly reported including assisting with investigations. Ensure that all Cyber related changes across MOD/Navy Command are distributed to all department heads within their AOR. Coordinate, record and manage regular media updates received in support of all areas of the business. Ensure the correct destruction process is adhered to for all superseded or out-of-date media, along with regular 100% musters.

3. To be the Crypto Custodian for CSF Headquarters in accordance with JSP 490.

To Act as Crypto Custodian and maintain the safe custody and accurate records of all Crypto material held on Personal charge complying with MOD/Navy Command policies. Prepare for musters of Crypto and complete documentation for monthly spot-checks to be completed. Crypto Authorise holders checking correct security clearance held, then provide brief to individuals and ensure documentation completed and retained. Holders to be re-certified annually.

4. To be the Above Secret System Administrator

As the Above Secret (AS) Manager ensure full functionality of all RNWFC AS systems. To act in the capacity of Above Secret System Administrator which includes issue of accounts, passwords and control of access tokens.

Person specification

The successful applicant will require good communication and interpersonal skills, MS Office knowledge, including the presentation of information from data sources is desirable.

Be proactive, self-motivated and able to work cohesively with members of the wider CSF Headquarters to meet the needs of a busy 2* Operational Headquarters. They will be able to work reactively and be able to rapidly prioritise work streams as required. They will embrace challenge and be able to manage partners at all levels; nationally and internationally and up to 3* on a regular basis.

The post will require the successful candidate to be able to deliver new and innovative ideas across the business and work within the whole team in an agile manner.

Desirable Experience/Skills:

Previous experience of handling and accounting for Protected Material.
General knowledge of RN/MoD communication systems, capabilities, and equipment.
Working knowledge of MoD Personnel procedures

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

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

• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• 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)

HMNB Portsmouth combines strong community spirit with convenient facilities. Enjoy on‑site parking, a shuttle service between HMS Excellent and the Naval Base, and the chance to join the HMS Excellent Wardroom. Stay active with a free fitness suite and unwind at the on‑site bistro or hairdresser. Nursery provision and access to places of worship ensure a supportive and inclusive environment.

In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you’ll be supported through your learning journey and your career. This can include working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.

You’ll have access to a variety of qualifications pathways ranging from GCSE/A-Level equivalent all the way up to master’s degree, depending on your role, your previous skills and your experience. Some qualifications even include “on-the-job” training which means minimal disruption to your working day but maximum impact.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

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.

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.

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 and Experience.

As part of Defence Reform, Navy Command continues to review and evolve its Target Operating Model to support more agile ways of working. In this context, the role and responsibilities of this role may develop over time to reflect changing business priorities and opportunities.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and previous skills and experience.

Personal Statement:

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. ( 750 word count)

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following Behaviour:

• Communicating and Influencing

At Interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

The Lead Success Profile for this campaign is Communicating and Influencing.

Further information:

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.

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. 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.

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.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (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

Open to UK nationals only.

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 : Michelle Clark
• Email : michelle.clark157@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 0303 374 5060

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

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: info@csc.gov.uk.

Attachments

Navy Candidate Attraction Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 7954kB)Defence Civil Service Offer Opens in new window (pdf, 1563kB)20260413 - Navy Command Candidate Application Guide-O Opens in new window (pdf, 1595kB)Defence Internal Brief notice Opens in new window (docx, 43kB)