Job summary
Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search (DEMS) Training Regiment is looking for a motivated and driven individual to join the logistics department in the role of ammunition accountant.
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants, ours is a diverse workforce with many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
With over 2600 students per year from across Defence, Home Office and international partners, DEMS Training Regiment is the world's leading training provider of Bomb disposal, Counter Terrorist Search and Explosives training. With two purpose-built training sites in Kineton, Warwickshire and Bicester, Oxfordshire, DEMS is a growing organisation, and we are seeking multifaceted and high-reaching staff to join us.
We are wanting to recruit a friendly, well-organised and adaptable person to work alongside other civilians and military personnel, providing an invaluable contribution to the delivery of training for bomb disposal operators. The role is hands on and business facing, therefore there is an expectation to be on site for most of the working week.
The role is hands on and business facing, therefore there is an expectation to be on site for most of the working week.
This post will be based at Kineton and is part of our logistic/administrative/technical support team. As part of that team you will help to ensure that UK remains in the forefront of this specialist field.
Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you!
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Do you want to work within a dynamic and exciting operationally focused environment, that offers a wide range of additional opportunities and benefits?
The Ammunition Accountant is a vital support position within the Stores and Logistics department, with a varied range of indoor and outdoor tasks. Working intimately alongside military and civilian servant colleagues, you will be responsible for enabling the smooth and uninterrupted training of courses.
The Unit Ammunition Accountant is responsible to a military storekeeper and will act as the single point of contact for the demanding, issuing and receipting of all ammunition and explosives across the MOD inventory accounting systems; Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI), Churchill, UAMS.
Person specification
Flexible and adaptable, you will enjoy working in a close knit and friendly team. You will take great pride in the quality of your work and ensuring that students are properly supported while at DEMS. You will be given opportunity to develop whilst at DEMS and will enjoy new challenges.
Key areas of Responsibility:
1. Receipt and issue of stores including explosives and ammunition in accordance with Defence Logistic Framework utilizing the MJDI system.
2. Ensure ammunition stock holding compliance in accordance with Defence Safety Authority Ordinance Munitions and Explosives, Defence Logistics Framework and Standing Orders.
3. Use processes laid down in the Unit Equipment Care Directive to manage faulty or damaged equipment
4. Authorised Representative for the transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge of the Stores Management Environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Licences
Must hold a full UK Driving License (Cat B)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
5. Managing a Quality Service
6. Leadership
7. Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
8. Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �23,310, Ministry of Defence contributes �6,293 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Benefits for Army civil servants include:
9. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service
10. Highly competitive pension scheme
11. Personal and professional development of skills
12. 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.
13. Enhanced parental and adoption leave
14. 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
15. Free parking
16. Use of Gymnasium in barracks for members of the Civil Service Sports Council Sports and Leisure Club (monthly subscription (with appropriate insurance))
17. Learning and development tailored to your role
18. An environment with flexible working options
19. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
20. A with an average employer contribution of 27%
- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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.
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