HMS Collingwood, Fareham, Hants. PO14 1AS Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the HMS Collingwood Physical Development Team. The Physical Development (PDev) portfolio is a key component of Armed Forces operational capability, and comprises three pillars: Sport, Physical Education and Adventurous Training. PDev offers a vital contribution in that it helps develop fitness, teamwork, leadership, self-discipline, determination, co-ordination, courage, individual and collective resilience, and consequently morale and fighting spirit. PDev also plays a meaningful part in Service life overall and is a core activity that provides a balance for the stresses of military life. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description It is an exciting time to join the and the broader, empowered, valued, and invested RN Physical Development community. It's important we proactively deliver the Physical Development trinity of sport, adventurous training and physical fitness to our people so that they are ready to fight and win. At the heart of this delivery, we need appropriate facilities and activity programmes to ensure that our people are physically ready for when they are needed. You will lead on the safe and effective management function for all buildings, equipment, sports fields, and facilities required in support of Physical Development for the Establishment. You will have day to day accountability and responsibility for all building related health and safety, fire safety, incident planning, and Physical Development equipment sustainability requirements in the high-profile Defence Establishment of HMS Collingwood. This will include the coordination of a suitable Physical Development programme in consultation with relevant Subject Matter Experts. In support of Command objectives, the Physical Development Support Officer will: On behalf of the Head of Establishment, will be responsible for availability of all PDev facilities and equipment, their health & safety, maintenance, replacement planning and business continuity. Managing a small team of Subject Matter Experts to support you in this area; Assurance that fire safety plans are in place and that buildings fire safety and emergency procedures fulfil departmental and legal requirements; Function as Establishment Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for PDev infrastructure business and broker contacts with specific business areas to support any tasks required; Coordinate the development of a weekly Establishment PDev programme and suitably advertise this programme within the establishment. Ensure that an appropriate Challenging Activity Leader Awards (CALA) database of qualified Leaders is maintained, updated and that an appropriate methodology is available to support CALA from the establishment. Monitor customer activity and develop an understanding of customer issues, resolving or escalating where appropriate. Be proactive in holding meetings with high profile customers to facilitate real-time working and customer engagement Membership of appropriate H&S and Unit Health Committees. Coordinate establishment contribution to Regional PDev events in liaison with the Deployable Regional Unit. Work with H&S Manager in the team to monitor and ensure all unresolved building and PDev equipment related risks are escalated appropriately. Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation. Responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development, and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management. Produce relevant reports as required and ensure all correspondence is replied to within agreed timescales. Liaise and form good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It is an exciting time to join the and the broader, empowered, valued, and invested RN Physical Development community. It's important we proactively deliver the Physical Development trinity of sport, adventurous training and physical fitness to our people so that they are ready to fight and win. At the heart of this delivery, we need appropriate facilities and activity programmes to ensure that our people are physically ready for when they are needed. You will lead on the safe and effective management function for all buildings, equipment, sports fields, and facilities required in support of Physical Development for the Establishment. You will have day to day accountability and responsibility for all building related health and safety, fire safety, incident planning, and Physical Development equipment sustainability requirements in the high-profile Defence Establishment of HMS Collingwood. This will include the coordination of a suitable Physical Development programme in consultation with relevant Subject Matter Experts. In support of Command objectives, the Physical Development Support Officer will: On behalf of the Head of Establishment, will be responsible for availability of all PDev facilities and equipment, their health & safety, maintenance, replacement planning and business continuity. Managing a small team of Subject Matter Experts to support you in this area; Assurance that fire safety plans are in place and that buildings fire safety and emergency procedures fulfil departmental and legal requirements; Function as Establishment Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for PDev infrastructure business and broker contacts with specific business areas to support any tasks required; Coordinate the development of a weekly Establishment PDev programme and suitably advertise this programme within the establishment. Ensure that an appropriate Challenging Activity Leader Awards (CALA) database of qualified Leaders is maintained, updated and that an appropriate methodology is available to support CALA from the establishment. Monitor customer activity and develop an understanding of customer issues, resolving or escalating where appropriate. Be proactive in holding meetings with high profile customers to facilitate real-time working and customer engagement Membership of appropriate H&S and Unit Health Committees. Coordinate establishment contribution to Regional PDev events in liaison with the Deployable Regional Unit. Work with H&S Manager in the team to monitor and ensure all unresolved building and PDev equipment related risks are escalated appropriately. Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation. Responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development, and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management. Produce relevant reports as required and ensure all correspondence is replied to within agreed timescales. Liaise and form good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Person specification Behaviours: Essential: Working Together Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and influencing. Desirable : Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service Functional Competences required: Essential: SE 2.1 Providing Advice and Support EM 1.5 Building fabric Maintenance. EM 1.7 Estate Compliance Management SE 2.4 Conducting Audits and Inspections Desirable : SE 2.3 Conducting Risk Assessments SE 2.5 Incident Reporting and Investigation EM 1.12 Estate health & Safety Issues. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing 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. 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 A very competitive pension scheme Personal & professional development Alternative 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 In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes opportunities to work towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job,’ with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact. Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship. Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 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. An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year. 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. Please complete the online application form. Those candidates successful at the application form sift stage will be invited to interview. 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. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 Words) At sift and interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: Working Together Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing 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. 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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 : Martin Shaw Email : martin.shaw266@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. 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