Job Title : Navy Command- Training Support Officer 1
Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Details: Navy Command- Training Support Officer 1 | UK Ministry of Defence
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About the job
HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Scotland.
Job Summary
His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
HM Naval Base Clyde is a Nuclear Authorised site which complies with the full suite of nuclear authorised conditions of which Authorised Condition 10 (Training), is pertinent to this role.
The Business Directorate at HMNB Clyde provides an overarching governance function a broad range of business functions and specialist professional help to support the respective output areas
Part of the Business Directorate, the Clyde Training & Development (CTD) team deliver and support site wide training to entitled HMNB Clyde staff, both service and civilian. Advice and guidance on training policy and funding of external learning is also provided.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The Clyde Training and Development (CTD) Team sits within the Business Directorate at HM Naval Base Clyde. The Business Directorate provides an overarching governance function across HMNB Clyde and a broad range of business functions and specialist professional help to support the respective output areas.
The Clyde Training & Development (CTD) team delivers and supports site wide training to entitled HMNB Clyde staff, both service and civilian. Advice and guidance on training policy and funding of external learning is also provided.
The Training Support Officer (TSO) Is Responsible For Providing All Necessary Administrative Support To Enable The Successful Delivery Of Site Wide Training. This Includes, But Is Not Limited To, The Following:
Co-ordinate and process all requests for training facilitated by the Clyde Training Department; issue joining instructions produce, purchase and issue course certificates. Completing and updating records on TAFMIS, Baseline and all Excel spreadsheets.
Maintain training records for mandatory, nuclear, and external statistics to assist in the production of management information.
Arrange security clearance for trainers and delegates as necessary and escort duties as required.
Maintain, reproduce, and purchase course materials; maintenance of training equipment.
Processing of Invoices for payment and maintenance of associated documentation in line with Barclays Spend Management (BSM). Process external training applications to comply with L2020 framework. Raise exemptions with Government Campus where normal route to market is not applicable.
Responsibility for the use of Clyde Training Department facilities including room bookings and the setting up of classrooms.
Clyde Training Department Asset management and replenishment.
Performing ad hoc training support tasking as directed by Learning & Development Advisor (LDA).
Additional Information
Normal business hours are between 0800-1700 dependant on business requirements. Application of the flexible working scheme needs to take this into account. Please note the TORs are also under review at the moment although will not change significantly.
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. This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
The Clyde Training and Development (CTD) Team sits within the Business Directorate at HM Naval Base Clyde. The Business Directorate provides an overarching governance function across HMNB Clyde and a broad range of business functions and specialist professional help to support the respective output areas.
The Clyde Training & Development (CTD) team delivers and supports site wide training to entitled HMNB Clyde staff, both service and civilian. Advice and guidance on training policy and funding of external learning is also provided.
Additional Information
Normal business hours are between 0800-1700 dependant on business requirements. Application of the flexible working scheme needs to take this into account. Please note the TORs are also under review at the moment although will not change significantly.
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. This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Person specification
The Training Support Officer (TSO) is a customer facing role therefore a high level of customer service, prioritisation and interpersonal skills will be required. The use of IT systems including the TAFMIS system and MODNET for day-to-day business will necessitate a good standard of IT literacy, especially the use of standard Microsoft Office packages. There will be occasions to attend/support offsite training therefore a driving licence would be desirable. The Training Support Officer role is an integral part of the training team therefore a flexible approach to workload and supporting colleagues are key to undertaking this role.
Essential
Driving Licence
Desirable
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages and MODNET.
Completion of Contracts, Purchase & Finance (CP&F) training.
Licences
Full UK Driving Licence
Languages
English
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
Communicating and Influencing
Alongside your salary of £26,235, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,600 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance.
We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including sports facilities, Swimming Pool, Internet Cafe, Hair Salon, Post Office, Bowling Alley, Staff Canteen, Sailing Centre and Clyde Cinema, onsite Car Parking.
HMNB Clyde also has an assisted travel scheme covering multiple routes ranging from Glasgow, Inverclyde, and surrounding areas. HMNB Clyde is close to local transport links, and we promote car share schemes.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, 25 days paid annual leave rising (one day per year) to 30 days after five years’ service, maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
Navy Command offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships, that you can undertake as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship, you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience and wider skills required for their job and future career.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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 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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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
If we receive a large number of applications, applications will be assessed against Seeing the Big Picture. They will then be assessed against the other criteria if they have met the minimum score on the lead criterion.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:
Behaviour:
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
Communicating and Influencing
Experience:
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (Word count)
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
Behaviour:
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
Communicating and Influencing
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