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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) is responsible for regulating Defence Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection (HS&amp;EP) under a Charter from the Secretary of State for Defence. As an independent authority, the DSA provides evidence-based assurance to the Secretary of State that Defence complies with regulations and the law, while ensuring HS&amp;EP policies are effectively promoted and implemented. This is achieved through risk-based, proportional, and appropriate assurance of Defence activities.</p><p>Within the DSA, the Defence Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Safety Regulator (DOSR) operates as an independent regulator. DOSR is responsible for regulation of safety across Defence activities associated with: the acquisition and in-service operational safety management of Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (including Lasers), MOD Ranges where live-firing, trials and operation of OME takes place and, Major Accident Control Regulations (MACR) on certain MOD establishments which are designed to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances and limit the consequences to people and the environment of any accidents which do occur.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Are you passionate about safety, environmental protection, and making a tangible difference in Defence operations? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Permissions Team. You will be part of a team delivering oversight and assurance of OME Acquisition in Defence. This includes engagement in OME Certification and Classification through the evaluation of submitted artefacts. You will also utilise multiple sources of information to develop and deliver risk based 3 LOD assurance, taking enforcement action when appropriate to restore compliance. Additionally, you will support the coordination and delivery of Recognition Agreements of international partners through understanding and comparing their Assurance and Oversight processes to the UK’s practices. </p><p>With line management responsibilities, you will lead by example, inspire others, and foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment.</p><p>We are looking for a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills and the ability to make evidence-based decisions. You will have excellent communication skills, capable of conveying purpose and direction with clarity and enthusiasm while building strong relationships with the regulated community. A proactive approach to change and innovation is essential, as is a commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Your technical expertise in explosives safety, combined with experience in auditing or assurance activities, will be key to your success in this role. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Plan, develop, and deliver risk based 3LOD activity for OME Acquisition based on data from various sources, with a primary focus on reviewing OME Certification submissions and supporting documentation.</p><p>Engage with international approving authorities to deliver Recognition Agreements, involving occasional multi-day travel overseas locations to carry out DOSR business.</p><p>Take enforcement action when necessary, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.</p><p>Produce detailed reports on activities undertaken and contribute to the DOSR Annual Assurance Report.</p><p>Support the review and update of associated Defence regulations and guidance to ensure they remain current and effective.</p><p>Report directly to the DOSR Assistant Team Leader - Permissions and provide support to the Regulations and Permissions sections of DOSR.</p><p>Line manage one team member, ensuring effective performance and development within the team.</p><p><strong>Essential Qualifications / Experience</strong></p><p>Experience of working with in-service OME is essential, while experience of working in Defence is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate in their personal statement how their existing skills apply to this role.</p><p>Experience of conducting assurance of high-risk, high-hazard activities.</p><p><strong>Desirable Qualifications / Experience</strong></p><p>Experience of Defence OME engineering, in-service management, safety, and environmental protection.</p><p> A Lead Auditor qualification.</p><p> Please use your Personal Statement to highlight your qualifications and experience in these areas.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>HS&amp;EP Competence Framework: S&amp;E– Regulation and Permissioning.</li><li>OME Competence Framework: OME 2.5 – Review an organisation’s Safety Management system for explosives</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97</li><li>Alternative working practices such as hybrid working</li><li>25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service</li><li>Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year</li><li>In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday</li><li>Enhanced parental and adoption leave</li><li>Minimum of 15 days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments</li><li>Special paid leave for volunteering up to 6 days per year</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing – a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.</li><li>On-site gymnasium (for a small monthly fee for membership of Civil Service Sports Club)</li><li>Loan to purchase a Bicycle (Advance on Salary)</li><li>Defence Sports &amp; Recreational Association (DSRA)</li><li>Access to Defence Discount Service &amp; Blue Light Discount</li><li>On-site Nursery (Abbey Wood, Bristol)</li></ul><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses.</p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience.<p>Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (maximum 500 word count).</p><p>At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following behaviours:</p><p>Communicating and Influencing </p><p>Leadership</p><p>Successfully sifted candidates will be invited to an interview. </p><br><p>At interview, you will be assessed against the following:</p><p>Communicating and Influencing</p><p>Leadership</p><p>HS&amp;EP Competence Framework: S&amp;E– Regulation and Permissioning. </p><p>OME Competence Framework: OME 2.5 – Review an organisation’s Safety Management system for explosives</p><p>If you are invited for interview you will be assessed against your experience and the Civil Service Behaviours and Technical Skills listed.</p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</p><p>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: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>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.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : David Brook, DSA DOSR Permissions ATL</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:david.brook464@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.brook464@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgyNDEmdmVyaWZ5PTAwNTQxZTk4ZmU0YTg1YzJhMzdiNWEzMTVhMWIxNzM0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzOTQ3LTdkNWQxZGMwYTY1ZDdmMTc2NWI3MmMxYTg3MGRkMjgwOTdlNGJjNTc=" target="_blank">MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgyNDImdmVyaWZ5PWQ4ZWFkYzcxOGViZmY0Yjc0ZmY0YWQzYjNmZjQ5MjI2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzOTQ3LTdkNWQxZGMwYTY1ZDdmMTc2NWI3MmMxYTg3MGRkMjgwOTdlNGJjNTc=" target="_blank">Candidate Information 2025 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgyNDMmdmVyaWZ5PTkxMzNkZDUwYzM3NzBhNDlhZDBkM2YxZWUwNDM4YTI2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzOTQ3LTdkNWQxZGMwYTY1ZDdmMTc2NWI3MmMxYTg3MGRkMjgwOTdlNGJjNTc=" target="_blank">Extract from HSEP SE Functional Competencies Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 257kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgyNDQmdmVyaWZ5PTQwMmFhNTc5MjZjNmExYTdjMjM2NTBmZTAzYmE2MjkwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzOTQ3LTdkNWQxZGMwYTY1ZDdmMTc2NWI3MmMxYTg3MGRkMjgwOTdlNGJjNTc=" target="_blank">WOME_Functional_Skills_Framework Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2588kB)

Ministry of Defence

Ordnance Munitions & Explosives (OME) Assessor

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Defence Maritime Regulator (DMR) within the Ministry of Defence has a great opportunity for an individual to shape the way that Defence manages vessel safety. We are looking for someone with a strong maritime, defence or civil service background interested in contributing to the regulation and oversight of Defence maritime activity. If you enjoy making improvements, problem solving and negotiating change then this role may be the one for you.</p><p>We are a part of the Defence Safety Authority, an independent body within the MOD. Empowered as an independent regulator for health, safety and environmental protection across the Defence maritime domain, we regulate, assure and enforce across a wide range of activities. This includes all activity conducted by Defence shipping, in Defence ports and harbour facilities, and for all diving in support of Defence activities. Defence shipping includes, but is not limited to, warships, submarines, landing craft and boats. We are also constantly looking at how new technologies and vessel types, such as autonomous vessels or with the involvement of artificial intelligence (Al), can be conducted safely and environmentally soundly.</p><p>As the DMR lead on Registry and associated projects, this role is a key link to the successful procurement of Defence maritime vessels and equipment. Ranging from warships and submarines through traditional acquisition routes; through fast paced technological procurements via novel routes and through involvement in the definition and categorisation of innovative technologies now and in the future. This includes the fast-moving areas of autonomous vessels which are vital strategic drivers in Defence. The Deputy Registrar will be essential to DMR continuing to support the speedy delivery of such operational capabilities.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4>The successful applicant will lead the Registry Team within the Regulation and Compliance Section of DMR. This team focuses on the registration of Defence shipping and activities. This post supports the Grade 7 Defence Shipping Registrar &amp; Regulation section head. We offer the opportunity for you to lead on the management of all shipping registration, involving significant liaison within Defence as well as engagements across wider Government. Internal to Defence this includes with the Naval Authority &amp; Technology Group (NATG), Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S), the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) and Navy Command. External to Defence, this post will liaise regularly with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).<h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working in the maritime industry, or relevant Civil Service experience is essential (Ideally within Defence or explain how your skills are transferable). Preferably with experience in the Regulation/Registration or Certification of Vessels<br><br></li><li>Formal qualification of at least Level 6 (Bachelors Degree) in an relevant subject is required; you may need to explain how your qualification is equivalent if this is not clear.</li></ul><ul><li>Networking and stakeholder management skills - you will need to work with other teams and across Defence, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.<br><br></li><li>Independent working - you will need to have the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently as the role is diverse and supports a number of DMR's key outputs.</li></ul><ul><li>IT skills - you will need to have strong skills with the Microsoft Office suite of tools, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneDrive.<br><br></li><li>Memberships - you will have, or be able to achieve it within 24 months a relevant professional registration in the Maritime, Engineering or Safety Field. (i.e IEng/CEng, RMarTech, CertIOSH)</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>·Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Career Framework. GSE Technical Skills: Building and Applying Knowledge: Complying with Requirements/Standards</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses.</p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and Statement of suitability (500 words), and the following behaviour:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li></ul><p>At interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decision</li></ul><p>At interview, you will be assessed against the following technical skills:</p><ul><li>Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Career Framework. GSE Technical Skills: Building and Applying Knowledge: Complying with Requirements/Standards</li></ul><p>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: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>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.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:william.langton100@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">william.langton100@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:william.langton100@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">william.langton100@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyMzImdmVyaWZ5PWMxNDU5NDRkZWM2MGU2YmUxZjExZWVhYzAxZjJhMWQwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTc4LTZhN2Y1M2EzNzg4YzQ0ZGExZTA3MmY5NmI1OGEzODAwZGM4NzkxYzI=" target="_blank">Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

Deputy Registrar of Defence Shipping - Defence Maritime Regulator

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) provides independent assurance direct to the Secretary of State that the law is complied with and their policy on safety in Defence is being promoted and implemented whilst Defence activities are conducted.</p><p>The Operating Assurance Group (OAG) assures, on behalf of Director MAA, the operation of all Air Systems registered as UK Military Aircraft and provides the main delivery arm of the MAA’s Assurance activity. This highly collaborative role will offer you the opportunity to work within the OAG across the full breadth of our activity and at the heart of a team focussed on analysis, safety risk identification, and assurance of activity in the Defence Air Environment.</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/military-aviation-authority" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/military-aviation-authority</a></p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. This job is open for all working patterns but please note part time or job share will only be considered if full time cover can be achieved.</p><h4>Job description</h4>You will support the delivery of UK military capability through assuring and coaching the standards required from the defence air environment Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations (CAMO) and Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO). You will engage widely with airworthiness professionals (all specialisations) and both civilian and military CAMOs and AMOs throughout the UK and some overseas locations. The Continuing Airworthiness Branch (CAW) is responsible for managing Military CAMO approvals and the Maintenance Approved Organization Schemes (MAOS) in accordance with the standards detailed in the MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP). As one of the CAw lead auditors you will support the management of approvals and the collection and assessment of evidence (through audit, oversight and surveillance) to deliver a regulator assessment of organizations fitness to hold an approval. As required, you and your team will contribute to the wider development and assurance of Military Air Safety.<br><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>You will be expected to have a strong Defence Aviation engineering background, evidence of significant experience of assurance activity and be able to conduct Continuing Airworthiness approval management which is critical as part of the MAA process on behalf of Eng DepHd and Dir MAA.</li><li>Applicants should have well developed leadership skills with and the ability to understand strategic drivers, contextualise and support a team’s delivery of relevant activity.</li><li>You should be comfortable building and maintaining relationships with colleagues from all MOD departments and industry. Confident when communicating with senior leaders, you will bring together the views and perspectives of diverse stakeholders and offer constructive challenge.</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of the wider team, you should be able to apply your technical skillset in a regulatory and operating assurance environment.</li><li>You will be willing to travel (within the UK and overseas for several days at a time). A full UK Driving Licience is desirable.</li><li>You will be proficient in the use of office IT tools and databases. You will be an effective and accurate communicator (written and verbal).</li><li>You will be required to be registered as a Professional Engineer at a minimum of IEng level or have an ability to progress an application to obtain this requirement.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>You will need to hold a minimum of a Level (e.g. ONC, BTEC) qualification in an aerospace engineering discipline.</li><li>Registered as a Professional Engineer at a minimum of IEng level or an ability to progress an application to obtain this requirement.</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>You will need to hold a minimum of a Level (e.g. ONC, BTEC) qualification in an aerospace engineering discipline.<h4>Memberships</h4>Registered as a Professional Engineer at a minimum of IEng level or an ability to progress an application to obtain this requirement.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>The MoD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits available include:</p><ul><li>Generous Pension Scheme.</li><li>Flexi-time scheme.</li><li>Alternative working practices such as working from home.</li><li>25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.</li><li>Ability to roll over up to 10 days leave per year</li><li>In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday.</li><li>Enhanced parental and adoption leave.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.</li><li>Learning and professional development tailored to your role.</li><li>Restaurant facilities, on site gym, restricted numbers of parking space</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses.</p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">MOD Privacy Policy Notice</a> sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.</p><p><strong>Inclusivity</strong></p><p>The DSA is strongly dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunity irrespective of your race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, civil status, sex, or gender identity. Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, and we are actively working to establish a diverse workforce across the entire organisation. We are delighted to announce that we are an Equal Opportunities Employer and that we recruit purely based upon the merit of each and every individual applicant.</p><p>We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensure recruitment of the very best individuals and acquire a diverse and inclusive viewpoint to our decision making. We can assure you that we search for all types of talent and are striving to make sure that all social groups are successfully represented and reasonably accommodated. We work diligently to eradicate any bias and safeguard every protected status and characteristic as lawfully required under the 2010 Equality Act. Our dedication to promoting diversity is clearly reflected across our organisation and within our vision to champion an inclusive workforce. Defence harnesses the power of difference to deliver capability that safeguards our nation’s security and stability.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.</p><p>Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability in no more than 500 words.</p><p>At <strong>sift</strong>, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li> Making Effective Decisions</li><li> Communicating and Influencing </li><li> Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p>At <strong>interview</strong>, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:</p><ul><li> Delivering at Pace</li><li> Making Effective Decisions</li><li> Communicating and Influencing </li><li> Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p><strong>Further information:</strong></p><p>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: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>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.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Anthony Rees</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:anthony.rees105@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">anthony.rees105@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0303 3852732</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NjgmdmVyaWZ5PTBiMTI1ZjlhMGRkNTMyMWI0NWI2NTI5OTNlMjdlNGFjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzU5LTRlYTRkYmEwODhlNDdhOWRkODc4ZTcxY2Q4YjBjZWNjMTc0OGYxNTQ=" target="_blank">Candidate Information Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NjkmdmVyaWZ5PTk4ZWQzNDc0Yjg1Yzg4YzdhYTdkODRlYTJiNjg5YTZjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzU5LTRlYTRkYmEwODhlNDdhOWRkODc4ZTcxY2Q4YjBjZWNjMTc0OGYxNTQ=" target="_blank">MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)

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