Length of employment: Job Summary: At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow. We offer 26.5 days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 28.97%, to help work for you. Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A 'sole UK national' refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn't obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. You'll join us once Security Check (SC) clearance is obtained, and then the more enhanced DV checks will continue after you've started your employment. If SC clearance isn't obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made. Job Description: Ready to dive into a career like no other? If you're driven by innovation, thrive in high-stake environments, and inspired by the idea of working with cutting-edge subsea technology, then this is your moment. The ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) team within the Ministry of Defence's SALMO (Salvage and Marine Operations)unit is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled ROV Supervisorto lead operations at the forefront of underwater engineering and marine recovery. Why join SALMO? SALMO is the MOD's centre of excellence for marine salvage and emergency response. Our multidisciplinary team, ranging from Master Mariners and Naval Architects to Environmental Scientists and ROV/AUV Operators, delivers critical support to UK Defence operations around the globe. Whether it's locating downed aircraft on the seabed, surveying WWII wrecks, towing warships, or conducting emergency response drills, our work is as varied as it is vital. As the ROV Supervisor, you'll be at the helm of a highly skilled team, overseeing the safe and effective delivery of deep-water salvage missions using state-of-the-art commercial ROV systems. This role bridges the responsibilities of an IMCA Superintendent and Supervisor, offering a unique leadership opportunity that blends technical oversight with operational command. You'll manage a close-knit team of six, including pilot technicians, surveyors, and maintainers, both offshore and onshore, and report directly to the ROV Senior Superintendent. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring mission success in some of the most challenging and rewarding environments imaginable. What's in it for you? This is more than just a job, it's a chance to make a real impact. The role is operationally critical and comes with additional allowances under SALMO Terms and Conditions, reflecting the importance and intensity of the work you'll be doing. What you'll be doing Deploy afloat to deliver the in-service operation of the ROV system and workoffshore for up to 120 days per year Lead and manage the ROV operational team whether deployed or at base Support the Senior Superintendent in planning routine and reactive deployments Ensure all ROV maintenance is carried out in accordance with the planned maintenance system and defects are reported in a timely manner Create and update routine and emergency procedures for use with the SALMO ROV systems Ensure the SALMO ROV capability is operated in line with industry best practice Manage all deployments in a the safe and environmentally sound manner, being the SALMO Appointed Person responsible for Operating Safely, adhering to the deployment Safety Management Plan and any platform interface responsibilities Act as the party chief for deployed tasks and liaise closely with all stakeholders afloat and ashore Full time staff employed for less than 5 years are entitled to 26.5 days' annual leave per year, rising to 31.5 days per year after 5 years of service Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. LI-Onsite Further Information Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack SALMO Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/SALMO-Terms-and-Conditions Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here. Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : Hold a minimum IMCA ROV Supervisor (R/R02) (or company equivalent) with at least 180 days of logbook demonstrated offshore experience as ROV Supervisor with work class vehicles Experience managing complex /challenging work class ROV tasks with evidence of technical problem-solving and risk management. Hold a RQF Level 4 qualification or STCW 1 Master (Unlimited) or STCW 1 Chief Engineer (Unlimited) This role is subject to Retained Grade Terms and Conditions and differ from the DE&S standard Terms and Conditions. For SALMO Retained Grade seeking promotion, please refer to Part 2, Section 10.2 of the SALMO Retained Grade Handbook. Due to the nature of this role, you are: Required to be fit to pass and maintain a two-yearly ENG1 seafarers medical (no geographical limitations) Required to enlist as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve Expected to work extended hours as and when required in support of operational commitments Required to live within 60 minutes travelling time of the base to which you are appointed Required to hold an in-date UK driving licence In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: ECF 1.1 Suitable Systems and Policy Principles - Practitioner ECF 3.3 Technical Issues and Risk - Practitioner BEHAVIOURS: Leadership - CSBC 4 Making Effective Decisions - CSBC 4 Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission Reserve Lists Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies, a Reserve List may be created for other similar roles in the Civil Service. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same role or other similar roles with closely matching essential criteria without further testing of merit. Offering at a lower level If you're not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you'll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you'll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.