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Job summary

Navy Warfare Publications (NWP) is part of the Operational Advantage Centre (OAC) and is a lodger unit in HMS COLLINGWOOD. The OAC supports joint and maritime operational commanders and capability sponsors by fusing threat, operational and performance analysis with doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures. Within the OAC Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together and NWP sits within this environment, distilling information into operational publications.

An Author is required to, research, plan, prepare, write, and maintain operational publications on Above Water Warfare (AWW) systems interfaced to the Command Systems in all current and future surface combatants in the Royal Navy (i.e. T23 T26 and T31 Frigates and T45 Destroyers) and associated subjects.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

NWP is the single Navy Command authority responsible for the creation and distribution of the Fleet Commander’s operational publications. As the successful candidate your role as an Author will require you to research, write and maintain publications relating to Above Water Warfare in Royal Navy ships and shore establishments. You will have a detailed understanding of the subject matter from a sea going operational perspective and be proficient in the construction of informative publications that reflect current doctrine and operational use, including health and safety standards, Fleet Firing Orders and MOD Maritime Explosives Orders, that direct HM ships tasked with High Seas firings and weapon system trials, drills and procedures.

You may need to attend trials at sea and ashore or operate systems to draw in the most comprehensive range of information to prepare, plan and write accurate and timely publications that are safe and credible to use. As an NWP author you will need to assess any development in AAW, radar, missiles and gunnery systems, as and when it occurs, incorporating consequential changes to procedures and operations into the publications. Lastly, as part of the UK support to NATO and Regional related Working Groups international travel will be required.

Person specification

Who are we looking for?

This role is a key part in the NWP organisation and requires someone who engages with colleagues at all levels to ensure they know their responsibilities and mechanisms for delivering their work. The successful applicant will require good knowledge of MS Office, have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being proactive and able to work cohesively with all staff within NWP. There are times that work priorities change at short notice and the post holder will also need to deliver on these requirements.

Responsibilities

As well as those already laid out in the job description, and in conjunction with the attached Terms of Reference, you will carry out all the necessary processes to produce accurate and timely publications on the defined subjects and publications.

Maintain a close liaison with all authorities and contractors to ensure the timely provision of accurate and safe publications and changes thereto. Monitor developments in the subject area for potential effects on the publications and assess the need for amendment action to the main publications and to any associated publications. A detailed audit trail of changes, validation and approvals must be maintained.

Work closely with the publications sponsor (Desk Officer); provide professional advice and guidance on all issues regarding the publications and contents. Undertake editing of other publications and associated tasks as requested; conflicts arising with priorities and tasking will be resolved by the Line Manager.

Establish, build, maintain and prioritise a network of contacts to ensure the distribution of publications, authorise the issue of additional requests consulting with the Desk Officer as appropriate. Ensure subject matter knowledge is maintained by a scheme of continual development and training drawing knowledge from all available sources.

Location

This role will be based in HMS COLLINGWOOD and will require travel to locations across the UK and abroad. A UK driving licence and willingness to drive to these locations although not essential is highly desirable as there may be limited, or no, local public transport.

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Benefits

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. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

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 plus Bank Holidays
• Personal & professional development tailored to your role.
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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.

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

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 words only)

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

• Communicating and influencing
• Working Together

Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on your Lead behaviour Communicating and influencing

At interview, you will be assessed against the following:

• Communicating and influencing
• Working Together
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

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.

There may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all DCS candidates that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.

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 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

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 : Mr Angus Benton
• Email : angus.benton102@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 03033807191

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 Information Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1513kB)Navy Candidate Attraction Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 7954kB)Defence Civil Service Offer Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB)Defence Internal Brief notice Opens in new window (docx, 43kB)