Overview
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army is a major part of the Ministry of Defence and one of its largest operating centres, employing around 12,000 Civil Servants located at over 300 locations supporting the 110K regular and reserve soldiers across the Army. This Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff.
This is an essential role within the Regiment and is responsible for the management and control of stores and equipment, which are held centrally in the Quartermaster\'s Department and issued to Squadrons to be deployed on Exercises and Operations worldwide.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Overtime may be available and required as there may be a demand on the store which is outside normal working hours. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an organised and dynamic person to join a busy and welcoming Army Reserve Quartermaster\'s Team providing logistical stores and sustainment support to The Royal Wessex Yeomanry (RWxY), Bovington.
Key responsibilities
* Management and control of stores and equipment, using a combination of IT systems and paper accounting processes
* Assist in the management of the day to day running of the store
* Issuing and receipting equipment to personnel
* Ensuring all equipment is clean and serviceable
* Maintaining documentation for stores accounting and auditing
* Assisting the Duty Officer with daily and weekly checks
* Demanding of stock
* Preparation of accounts for Logistical Support Assurance and Inspections (LSA&I) visits
* Liaison with departments over provision, supply & maintenance of clothing
* Backloading & disposal of all commodities
* Understand the importance of following manual handling regulations
Selection and behaviours
* We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service; Communicating and Influencing; Delivering at Pace; Working Together
* Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability in no more than 250 words detailing your suitability for the role
* At sift, you will be assessed against Managing a Quality Service
* At interview, you will be assessed against Managing a Quality Service; Delivering at Pace; Communicating & Influencing; Working Together
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please use real life scenarios related to your experiences. Technology should not replace your own evidence. Applications will be sifted based on the evidence provided in support of Managing a Quality Service behavior, with Personal Statements reviewed only if you are successful at the initial sift.
Process and eligibility
* 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. Time frames may change due to business needs.
* Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool, but all examples and statements must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications or disciplinary action for internal candidates.
* The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Disabled candidates are supported through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). If you need adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk.
* Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.
Additional information
* Nationality requirements: UK nationals, Irish nationals, certain Commonwealth, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and their families with settled or pre-settled status, and other listed categories.
* Working for the Civil Service: The Civil Service Code sets standards of behaviour; merit-based recruitment; disability equalities; redeployment opportunities.
* Diversity and Inclusion: Civil Service commitments and plans are referenced.
* Sound numerical and literacy skills; ability to work on own initiative; hold a clean UK driving licence (Cat B); physical ability to lift and carry boxes; basic MS Office and digital literacy; good customer service and ability to adapt to change; security clearance required.
* Desirable skills: MJDI training (provided), computer literacy, relevant experience in military stores management and accounting.
* Salary and benefits: Salary of £23,583 with £6,831 contributed by MOD to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme; other benefits include annual leave, pension, development opportunities, flexible working where possible, EAP, parental/adoption leave, volunteering leave, and more. Note: post does not offer relocation expenses.
* Probation: External recruits new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
* Other notes: Travel expenses for interviews are not reimbursed; pay allowances may be reviewed; moving from another employer may affect childcare vouchers; MOD smoking policy is in place across the Defence environment.
We believe everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to develop in your career, including options for professional body membership or a modern apprenticeship.
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