Royal Navy - Authorised Demanding Officer

Job summary

This is an outstanding opportunity within the Motor Transport (MT) Troop of the Logistics Department (Logs) at 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines (43 Cdo FPGRM). Are you a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for efficient transport management? We are looking for someone committed to supporting the operational outputs of 43 Cdo FPGRM by managing the unit’s lease hire vehicle fleet and ensuring compliance with MOD policies.

As the Authorised Demanding Officer (ADO), you will play a critical role in enabling 43 Cdo to meet its mission and tasks. Working as part of the MT Troop management team, you will ensure the effective and cost-efficient delivery of transport support, contributing directly to the unit’s operational success.

Why Join Us?

This is a varied, rewarding, and exciting role that directly supports the operational effectiveness of 43 Cdo FPGRM. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the success of one of the Royal Navy’s key outputs.

If you are ready to take on this critical role and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply!

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The ADO is a key position within the MT Troop, responsible for managing the unit’s White Fleet (lease hire vehicles) in accordance with MOD policies, including JSP 800 (Defence Movements and Transport Policy) and other relevant regulations. You will oversee vehicle maintenance, financial scrutiny, and compliance with transport policies, ensuring the fleet operates efficiently to support the unit’s outputs.

You will work closely with the Motor Transport Officer (MTO), who will act as your Line Manager, and liaise with other stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the unit’s transport services. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential for this role.

Primary Tasks:

Act as the 43 Cdo FPGRM Authorised Demanding Officer (ADO) and manage the unit’s lease hire vehicle fleet in accordance with MOD policies and procedures.

Ensure all transport support is delivered efficiently and cost-effectively, adhering to JSP 800, JSP 752, Unit Drivers and MT Standing Orders, and the Babcock Phoenix White Fleet contract.

Specific Responsibilities:

The role involves supervising and monitoring MOD MT paperwork, including the F/MT1000 series, and using contract data to produce routine reports for line management. It requires scrutinising Phoenix budget reports to verify unit charges, investigating costs such as fuel top-ups, penalties, and damages, and initiating financial recovery procedures when necessary. As the Unit Collision Procedure Manager (UCPM), the role includes conducting primary accident investigations and processing related paperwork on MY SAFETY MIS. Responsibilities also include managing and safeguarding unit Fuel e-Purchase cards and Electric Charging Cards, performing monthly checks, and resolving discrepancies. Attendance at ADO and base transport meetings is required to disseminate MT-related information, including updates on the EV infrastructure roll-out plan. The role involves coordinating with contractors to manage the lease vehicle fleet, including scheduling maintenance, defect reporting, and preparing Fleet Contract Change Notices.

Person specification

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong organisational and communication skills. You should have a good understanding of MOD transport policies and procedures or a willingness to learn. Experience in fleet management, financial scrutiny, and compliance with regulations is desirable.

Behaviours

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

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Working Together

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.

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer 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 parental and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year

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.

Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.

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.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

Please Note:

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.
• 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.

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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.

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

Candidates will be required to complete a Personal Statement providing experience relevant to the role, no more than 500 words.

Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, the sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour - Working together.

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

• Working Together

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

Further information:

Your application must be completed by 23:55 on the closing date of the vacancy. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

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: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

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.

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 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 Leighton
• Email : samuel.leighton605@mod.gov.uk

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.

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