HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG Job Summary Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of water space, employing 12,000 people on site. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK’s submarine fleet. It is also the operating home base for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouth’s workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouth’s economy. Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning, operations and managing contracts, to media and communications. The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme. 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 a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, food outlets and a handy shop. To ensure that no one is put at a disadvantage during the recruitment process due to disability, condition or impairment, our intent is to reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate both during this recruitment process and in the role once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Therefore, if you feel you would wish to discuss any reasonable adjustment either as part of this recruitment process or if you were to be appointed in the role being advertised, please do so with the recruiting line manager. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description The Movements Officer (MOVO) key task is to plan and coordinate the daily movements program and short-to-long term berthing plot for all vessels within the Naval Base and across the Dockyard Port of Plymouth to satisfy the operational requirements of the vessels and to ensure movements are planned safely IAW KHM Plymouth Safety Management System and directions. The Movements Officer is responsible for the effective delivery of: The compilation of medium to long term vessel movements programme and the production of short-term forecasts. The compilation, production and distribution of the Daily Movements Signal. The allocation of long-term berths or anchorages to ships. Liaising with the appropriate providers for the allocation of personnel, vessels, ancillary equipment and rigging support for the reception, movement and dispatch of naval/commercial vessels within the Dockyard Port. Liaising with appropriate MOD authorities and commanders (to include RFA, operational commanders and engineering support, and Flotilla Commanders) on the movement and special requirements of military vessels within the Dockyard Port. Liaise with the appropriate prime service providers for movements within the Dockyard Port. Coordination of the daily meeting between MOD, Babcock and SERCO. Chair of the weekly movements meeting for the planning and co-ordination of movements. The Movements Officer will act as Duty Movements Officer for moves as directed by KHM policy The post holder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy. The Movements Officer is accountable to the Chief Admiralty Pilot (CAP)/Port Operations Manager POM), via the VTS and Movements Manager (VTSMM) for the execution of their duties and responsibilities. The Movements Officer Is Authorised To: Liaise with all relevant authorities in the execution of their key responsibilities of movement and berthing planning. This includes but is not limited to – FOST Programmers for future FOST programme and DOPS for current FOST programme. SERCO Ops Manager/Tug & Passenger Control for enabling of the Maritime Services Contract and the de-confliction of SERCO non-MOD activities to MoD. Babcock Berthing Manager and Berthing Officer for enabling of the FMSP contract and de-confliction of Babcock non-MOD activities to MoD. SURFLOT and Tidal X Berth Co-ordinator for RN ships and SM’s berthing matters. RFA Planner in Northwood to allocate berths and discuss movements of RFA’s Chief Admiralty Pilot for allocation of Pilots and Pilotage matters. Release signals concerning Movements, basin trials and other movement related matters. Receive and send signals on behalf of KHM Plymouth in relation to diving and sonar Sign contracts raised by Babcock Marine for Harbour berthing and movement assets. The Movements Officer (MOVO) key task is to plan and coordinate the daily movements program and short-to-long term berthing plot for all vessels within the Naval Base and across the Dockyard Port of Plymouth to satisfy the operational requirements of the vessels and to ensure movements are planned safely IAW KHM Plymouth Safety Management System and directions. The Movements Officer is responsible for the effective delivery of: The compilation of medium to long term vessel movements programme and the production of short-term forecasts. The compilation, production and distribution of the Daily Movements Signal. The allocation of long-term berths or anchorages to ships. Liaising with the appropriate providers for the allocation of personnel, vessels, ancillary equipment and rigging support for the reception, movement and dispatch of naval/commercial vessels within the Dockyard Port. Liaising with appropriate MOD authorities and commanders (to include RFA, operational commanders and engineering support, and Flotilla Commanders) on the movement and special requirements of military vessels within the Dockyard Port. Liaise with the appropriate prime service providers for movements within the Dockyard Port. Coordination of the daily meeting between MOD, Babcock and SERCO. Chair of the weekly movements meeting for the planning and co-ordination of movements. The Movements Officer will act as Duty Movements Officer for moves as directed by KHM policy The post holder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy. The Movements Officer is accountable to the Chief Admiralty Pilot (CAP)/Port Operations Manager POM), via the VTS and Movements Manager (VTSMM) for the execution of their duties and responsibilities. The Movements Officer Is Authorised To: Liaise with all relevant authorities in the execution of their key responsibilities of movement and berthing planning. This includes but is not limited to – FOST Programmers for future FOST programme and DOPS for current FOST programme. SERCO Ops Manager/Tug & Passenger Control for enabling of the Maritime Services Contract and the de-confliction of SERCO non-MOD activities to MoD. Babcock Berthing Manager and Berthing Officer for enabling of the FMSP contract and de-confliction of Babcock non-MOD activities to MoD. SURFLOT and Tidal X Berth Co-ordinator for RN ships and SM’s berthing matters. RFA Planner in Northwood to allocate berths and discuss movements of RFA’s Chief Admiralty Pilot for allocation of Pilots and Pilotage matters. Release signals concerning Movements, basin trials and other movement related matters. Receive and send signals on behalf of KHM Plymouth in relation to diving and sonar Sign contracts raised by Babcock Marine for Harbour berthing and movement assets. Person specification KHM Plymouth is seeking a Movements Officer to join the small dedicated team and play a vital role in the day-to-day operations within the Port ensuring vessel movements are managed safely and effectively. This is a dynamic, operational post where no two days are the same and the successful candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to remain composed and decisive when under pressure. A proactive, flexible mindset is required and comfortable with operational changes at short notice. HMNB Devonport is a 24/7 port so vessels can move at any time based on tide and ships programmes so you will be expected to take on out-of-hours duty movements officer (available via telephone) which the roster is currently staffed by the VTSMM and MOVO. Currently 1 week on, 1 week off however flexibility is sometimes required to assist each others work/life balance. Part of the on-call duties is to be re-callable to work within 90 minutes. On-call duties attract a payment under current Civil Service Policy, Rules and Guidance. An understanding of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth, maritime operations, port operations and MS Office programs is advantageous. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Making Effective Decisions Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years in the Civil Service plus Bank Holidays 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 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. 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(750 Words) At sift, you will be assessed against your Statement of suitability and the following behaviours: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Making Effective Decisions At interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together 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. 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. 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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. 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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. 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 the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : Tim Faull Email : tim.faull575@mod.gov.uk Telephone : 07970 243629 Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. 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