Job summary
His Majesty�s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom�s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron 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.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Undertake audit/inspections in accordance with relevant compliance arrangements.
Provide formal and informal advice to key partners
Surveillance during Submarine Tactical Weapon Systems activities at HMNB Clyde berths
Act as a member of the Weapons Safety Assurance team undertaking assessment of installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities
Undertake assessment of Nuclear and WOME safety justifications
To record, handle and assess the notification and investigation of Nuclear/ WOME incident reports
Regulatory engagement
Promote a safety culture that utilises Learning from Experience
Provide Safety assurance at committees and authorisation groups
Person specification
An ability to cultivate relationships between key partners
Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills
Desirable Skills:
Experience in auditing
Experience of working in a highly regulated environment
Proficient in Microsoft products
Qualifications
ONC in Engineering/ Science Discipline.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
1. Communicating and Influencing
2. Leadership
3. Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
4. Communicating and Influencing
5. Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
6. NUC 1.1Nuclear Safety and Security Culture
7. NUC Nuclear Safety Management Systems
8. NUC Nuclear Safety Assurance and Regulation
9. WOME SM Review an organisation�s safety management system for explosives
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
10. NUC Nuclear Safety and Security Culture
11. NUC Nuclear Safety Assurance and Regulation
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes �7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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:
25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service
Personal & professional development
Alternative & Hybrid working patterns for many roles
Access to a confidential, professional support service
Discount schemes
Bicycle / season ticket loans
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, caf�, messing facilities etc)
Free Car Parking
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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