HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Scotland Job Summary HMNB Clyde is the UKs Single Integrated Operating Base (SIOB) and home to the UKs Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Submarine Flotilla (SUBFLOT), 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines (43 Cdo FPGRM), Fleet Operational Standards and Training Submarines (FOST SM), Mine and Threat Exploitation Group (MTXG) and the Diving and Threat Exploitation Group (DTXG). Faslane is also soon to be home to the Royal Navy Submarine Training Centre (RNSTC). The maintenance and support of the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD), along with the provision of engineering, logistic and personnel support to ships and submarines of the Royal Navy, remain at the forefront of Defence priorities. 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. In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Ministry of Defence and across the wider Civil Service. This presents an excellent opportunity for commencing and developing an exciting and challenging career within the Civil Service and across a broad range of functions and numerous skill sets in direct support of output delivery. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work 2/3 days a week in (HMNB Clyde) in agreement with your Line Manager. Job Description NBC Clyde's Deputy Head infrastructure (DHI) is responsible for informing, co-ordinating and integrating all infrastructure projects within HMNB Clyde, delivered via a number of Infrastructure Delivery Programmes. The Infrastructure Manager 4.1.1.1 (Business Support) role provides an excellent opportunity for commencing and developing an exciting and challenging career within the Civil Service. As the Business Management Support Officer you will work well as part of a team and be able to manage workloads to meet output delivery. The Infrastructure Business Support Officer role provides business and admin support to the Deputy Head Infrastructure (DHI), Deputy Head Design Authority (DHDA), Deputy Head Support Capability (DHSC) and Chief Engineer (CE) Departments and supports Line Management in developing and managing 2 pillars of Governance – Risk & Performance Management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provision of Business Management & Administration Support, Information Management Focal Point, Business Continuity Support, Secretarial Support for Departmental Meetings. NBC Clyde's Deputy Head infrastructure (DHI) is responsible for informing, co-ordinating and integrating all infrastructure projects within HMNB Clyde, delivered via a number of Infrastructure Delivery Programmes. The Infrastructure Manager 4.1.1.1 (Business Support) role provides an excellent opportunity for commencing and developing an exciting and challenging career within the Civil Service. As the Business Management Support Officer you will work well as part of a team and be able to manage workloads to meet output delivery. The Infrastructure Business Support Officer role provides business and admin support to the Deputy Head Infrastructure (DHI), Deputy Head Design Authority (DHDA), Deputy Head Support Capability (DHSC) and Chief Engineer (CE) Departments and supports Line Management in developing and managing 2 pillars of Governance – Risk & Performance Management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provision of Business Management & Administration Support, Information Management Focal Point, Business Continuity Support, Secretarial Support for Departmental Meetings. Person specification The Business Support role is part of the Assistant Head Infrastructure, Strategy and Governance Department and requires confident communication skills and the ability to build and maintain a network of stakeholders where collaboration is key. The successful candidate should have transferable skills and knowledge that will allow them to develop in this role. Listed below are some of the desirable skills and experience that, where necessary, can also be acquired. Applicants should be willing to undertake role specific training. Skills: Stakeholder Engagement - Establishing contacts and maintaining good relationships with a range of stakeholders, good organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, and manage multiple priorities, experience of Microsoft applications (internal training is available). Experience: Experience of adapting your work and priorities in an evolving work environment, experience of supporting a broad team of colleagues and stakeholders. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Changing and Improving Leadership We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Working Together Changing and Improving Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Benefits 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: 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 employer contribution of 28.97% 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 & Hybrid working patterns for many roles Access to a confidential, professional Employee Assistance 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, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc) Free Car Parking Assisted Travel Scheme Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (HMNB Clyde), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your 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. 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The minimum level of security needed for Navy Command staff is Security Check Applications will be sifted week commencing 18 Aug 25 with interviews taking place soon after. 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. During the Application stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours; Working Together Changing and Improving During the Interview stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours; Working Together Changing and Improving Leadership Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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. 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 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 : Fiona Balfour Email : fiona.balfour100@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk