Navy Warfare Publications, HMS COLLINGWOOD, Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1AS Job Summary Navy Warfare Publications (NWP) is part of the Operational Advantage Centre (OAC) and is a lodger unit in HMS COLLINGWOOD. The OAC supports joint and maritime operational commanders and capability sponsors by fusing threat, operational and performance analysis with doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures. Within the OAC Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together and NWP sits within this environment, distilling information into operational publications. An Author is required to write, edit and maintain the publications covering all aspects of Maritime Navigation and associated subjects. At NWP we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so aim to provide the flexibility for a great work-life balance. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description NWP is the single Navy Command authority responsible for the creation and distribution of the Fleet Commander’s operational publications. As the successful candidate your role as an Author will require you to research, write, edit and maintain publications relating to Maritime Navigation (including electronic chart display systems such as ECDIS and WECDIS) in Royal Navy ships, submarines and shore establishments. You will have a detailed understanding of the subject matter from a sea going operational perspective and be proficient in the construction of informative publications that reflect current doctrine and operational use, including health and safety standards, drills and procedures. You may need to attend trials at sea and ashore, operate systems to draw in the most comprehensive range of information to prepare, plan, write or edit accurate and timely publications that are safe and credible to use. As an NWP Author you will need to assess any development in Maritime Navigation as and when it occurs, incorporating consequential changes into the publications. Additionally, as part of the UK support to NATO, the IMO and related Working Groups, international travel will be required. NWP is the single Navy Command authority responsible for the creation and distribution of the Fleet Commander’s operational publications. As the successful candidate your role as an Author will require you to research, write, edit and maintain publications relating to Maritime Navigation (including electronic chart display systems such as ECDIS and WECDIS) in Royal Navy ships, submarines and shore establishments. You will have a detailed understanding of the subject matter from a sea going operational perspective and be proficient in the construction of informative publications that reflect current doctrine and operational use, including health and safety standards, drills and procedures. You may need to attend trials at sea and ashore, operate systems to draw in the most comprehensive range of information to prepare, plan, write or edit accurate and timely publications that are safe and credible to use. As an NWP Author you will need to assess any development in Maritime Navigation as and when it occurs, incorporating consequential changes into the publications. Additionally, as part of the UK support to NATO, the IMO and related Working Groups, international travel will be required. Person specification This role is a key part in the NWP organisation and requires someone who engages with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels to ensure they know their responsibilities and the mechanisms for delivering their work. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of Maritime Navigation (including electronic chart display systems) from previous sea-going experience, combined with the ability to write clearly and accurately, always keeping in mind the needs of the readership, using Information technology (IT) practices and procedures, particularly in Microsoft based software. They will also have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being proactive and able to work cohesively with all staff within NWP. There are times that work priorities change at short notice and the post holder will also need to deliver on these requirements. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Leadership Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Working Together Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Benefits Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and, where possible, encourages flexible working. 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 plus Bank Holidays A competitive pension scheme Personal and professional development tailored to your role Access to a confidential, professional support service Discount schemes Cycle to work scheme / season ticket loans Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year In NWP we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so aim to provide the flexibility for a great work-life balance. Within HMS COLLINGWOOD there are also a range of shared facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a handy shop, plenty of car parking spaces. Location This role will be based in HMS COLLINGWOOD and will require travel to locations across the UK and abroad. A UK driving licence and willingness to drive to these locations although not essential is highly desirable as there may be limited, or no, local public transport. 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/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. At sift, you will be assessend against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following: Behaviours Communicating and influencing 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. If there is a large number of applications only the lead behaviour, Communicating and Influencing, may be assessed on application. All behaviours will be assessed at interview. At Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following Behaviours Changing and improving Communicating and influencing Leadership Making effective decisions Managing a quality service Working together Experience You will be assessed against experience based questions on your CV and Statement of suitability Essential Sea-going bridge experience Knowledge of electronic charting systems (e.g. ECDIS or WECDIS) 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. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. The 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 in to 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. 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. 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).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. 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. 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 : Mr Angus Benton Email : angus.benton102@mod.gov.uk Telephone : 44 (0) 3001 607191 Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. 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