Job summary
Her 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 Commando Royal Marines.� It is an operational support and maintenance base within the Navy Command Top Level Budget (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 the 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.
Royal Naval Armament Depot Coulport (RNAD(C)) is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The Alternative Crypto Custodian 3 will assist the Officer in Charge (OIC) RNDA in the running and maintenance of the Crypto Account held on behalf of Naval Base Commander Clyde at both Faslane and Coulport.� These duties will be carried out in accordance with the relevant Ministry of Defence policies.
Specific tasks for the role include:
1. Supply all Crypto requirements including electronic keys to the RNDA attached sub-accounts for the four Vanguard Class submarines and the Faslane Communications Centre (COMCEN);
2. Assist in managing all HMNB Clyde, HMS GANNET and RNAD Coulport departmental Crypto holders accounts for compliance and assurance checks;
3. Assist in an annual 100% muster of the full RNDA Crypto account;
4. Assist in the mandated external audit of the RNDA Crypto account conducted by Crypto Services to Defence (CSD) soon to be taken over by Fleet PSyA;
5. Manage the receipt and return of Crypto equipment no longer required and return it to the relevant MoD location;
6. Ensure the correct security procedures, regarding the safe handling of Protectively Marked (PM) publications and Defence Courier Mail are adhered to at all times and that the department meets all courier deadlines;
7. Act as nominated RNDA officer to provide out of hours cover as part of a duty roster within the RNDA.
Person specification
The successful candidate will be willing to attend role-specific training courses held at other Defence establishes within the UK which will necessitate short periods of detached duty.
Previous experience of working in an area where meticulous record keeping was essential will be highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be one of three Assistant Crypto Custodian roles within the RNDA working to the OIC RNDA.� The ability to team work, multi-task and work to defined or fast moving deadlines to support the output of the RNDA's tasking is key to this role.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
8. Managing a Quality Service
9. Delivering at Pace
10. Working Together
11. Communicating and Influencing
12. Leadership
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
13. Managing a Quality Service
14. Communicating and Influencing
15. Leadership
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �24,040, Ministry of Defence contributes �6,490 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
As a Civil Servant, 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:
16. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service;
17. A very competitive pension scheme;
18. Personal and professional development;
19. Access to confidential and professional support services;
20. Discount schemes;
21. Bicycle and/or season ticket loans;
22. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave on completion of a statutory period of employment;
23. Special paid leave of up to 6 days a year to volunteer;
24. On-site facilities such as a gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, caf�, messing facilities;
25. Free car parking; and
26. Assisted Travel Scheme;
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.
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