About the job
Job summary
The Mission Ready Training Centre (MRTC) is part of the Army Collective Training Group and is responsible for assuring the directed training of both individual soldiers and formed units of soldiers deploying within the UK and worldwide. After being closed for several years, Bassingbourn Barracks is undergoing a complete modernisation to accommodate MRTC and a number of smaller lodger units. The MRTC is a mix of Army personnel (both Regular and Reserve) and Civil Servants
Civilian clerks are fully integrated within the MRTC providing essential administrative support within their specific team.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
We currently have five vacancies in the Mission Ready Training Centre (MRTC) Civilian clerical team as follows:
* Mobilisation & HR Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) Support Officer (two vacancies): Provide HR and JPA administrative support to Reservist Personnel on Mobilisation and De-mobilisation and to facilitate the mount and dismount procedures for Army personnel entering a Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) commitment.These are key roles within a small team of 7 that facilitate the hiring of reserve personnel for a specific period of time and subsequently releasing them from service on completion of task.
* Operations JPA Support Officers (two vacancies): The Operations JPA Support Officers will primarily provide administrative support to the Operations and Planning cell, with focus on the validation of the Individual Pre-Deployment Training course.
* Movements Control Support Officer (one vacancy): The MRTC Movement Control (MOVCON) Support Officer is to provide movements administrative support to deploying and currently deployed Army personnel.
Person specification
We are looking for individuals who show initiative, can interact with personnel at all levels and can work independently, as well as part of a team. They should be able to demonstrate a good range of Microsoft Office skills (Microsoft Teams, Excel, Power Point, Word including Outlook & SharePoint) and have a good telephone manner as they will be liaising with internal and external agencies.
This will require candidates to be organised, able to work unsupervised, be proactive and have a strong eye for detail. They must be confident in providing appropriate guidance and support and be able to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels.
Essential skills:
* Be self-motivated, well organised and able to work well within a small team, whilst working collaboratively with the wider team.
* Have strong interpersonal skills.
* Have the ability to converse effectively with a range of people of all ranks both military personnel and other Civil Servants.
* Use sound judgement.
* Work quickly and concisely in order to meet demanding priorities.
* Have a sound understanding of Microsoft packages.
For full list of tasks and responsibilities, see the attached Candidate Information document - MRTC Administrative Officer Tasks.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
* Communicating and Influencing
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
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. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
* 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 average employer contribution of 27%
* Alternative working practices
* 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
* In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Kings birthday
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
* On-site gymnasium (for a small monthly fee for membership of Civil Service Sports Club)
* Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)
* Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA) Defence Discount Service
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 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.
Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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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.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
See attached copy of the Applicant's Guide to Civil Service Applications :
Working Together (Lead Behaviour) Application and Interview
Managing a Quality Service Application and Interview
Communicating and Influencing Interview
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications, and relevant skills.
If a large number of applications are received initial sift will be on the lead behaviour - Working Together.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Sifting will be conducted upon the advertising window closing.
Interviews will be held at The Mission Ready Training Centre, Bassingbourn Barracks, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5LX.
Candidates selected for interview will be notified by email.
mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.ukThe Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk.
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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
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).
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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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
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
* Name : Maj S Elson, Station Support Officer, MRTC
* Email : simon.elson602@mod.gov.uk
* Telephone : 03001564163
Recruitment team
* Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application.Please refer to the attached Candidate Information guide.