Length of employment:
Job Summary:
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs over 12,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
HQ ARRC (Allied Rapid Reaction Corps) sits within the Field (Fd) Army structure which is part of the Army a major part of the MOD. HQ ARRC provides NATO with a rapidly deployable, flexible HQ that can act as a Joint, Land or Corps HQ for operations and crisis response. Its multi-national ethos, combination of cultures and innovation, strong professional reputation in NATO and proven track record in interoperability are unique among its High Readiness Force (Land) peers.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented personnel manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR with a focus on personnel and the ability to apply and follow policy.
Key responsibilities:
* Line Management responsibility for x1 Executive Officer.
* Principle 2 Star formation officer, responsible to Chief of Staff ARRC for all CTSE (Corps Troops Staff Element) and subordinate units UK MS, including policy direction and advice
* Lead CTSE MS team in provision of MS (Military Secretariat) guidance, advice and management of all Appraisal reports for CTSE.
* Responsible for the coordination of CTSE UK Job Specification reviews and Job Advertisements for boarding.
* Responsible for staffing CTSE Honours and Awards and co-ordination of submissions from sub-ordinate brigades.
* Board secretary for all Command earning officer boards and Honours and Awards screening boards.
* Responsible for CTSE UK establishment issues specifically UK post prioritisation for CTSE and formation units.
The Army 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 Army civil servants include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development
- Subsidised on site Gym
- Local restaurant facilities
- Free Car parking
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 working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
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.
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Essential skills required:
* Previous experience of working in a Human Resources or Business Management role.
* We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual who can handle the pressure of coordinating a wide range of activities and should be comfortable working with data, adhering to policy and be willing to adapt to changing priorities.
* Effective written and excellent verbal communication skills and display a positive and professional attitude.
* Exceptional organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines, demonstrating an ability to prioritise workload and work on multiple tasks at one time.
* The ability to engage and communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, always maintaining professionalism.
* Experience in adhering to, and utilising policy to problem solve.
* Be an adaptable team player, with experience of working collaboratively, but comfortable when working alone, with minimal direction.
* Have Microsoft Office experience, Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
At application stage you will be assessed against the following:
* Personal Statement - A personal statement of no more than 750 words evidencing your suitability for the role against the person specification, job description, and how you meet the essential criteria.
* Behaviours
o Communicating & Influencing
o Making Effective Decisions
Applications will be sifted using the Behaviours & Personal Statement that have been chosen for this campaign, but in the event of there being a high number of applications, a sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour 'Communicating & Influencing' only.
At interview stage you will be assessed against the following:
* Behaviours
o Communicating & Influencing
o Delivering at Pace
o Making Effective Decisions
o Managing a Quality Service
Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.
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:
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr