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Navy Command, HM Naval Base Devonport - Regulation and Intervention Manager
UK Ministry of Defence
Plymouth
On-site
GBP 44,000 - 57,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity at the largest Naval Base in Europe. Join a dynamic team focused on nuclear safety assurance, ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting the UK’s submarine fleet. This role promises a supportive work environment with flexible working options and a commitment to work-life balance. With excellent annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and modern facilities including gyms and childcare options, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a critical field. If you have the required nuclear expertise and a passion for safety, this could be your next career move.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years in Nuclear or High Hazard Industries.
- Experience with Nuclear Safety and Security Management Systems.
Responsibilities
- Act as principal contact with Civil/Defence Regulators.
- Conduct site audits and inspections for nuclear compliance.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG
Job Summary
Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of water space, employing 12,000 people on site. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK’s submarine fleet. It is also the operating home base for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouth’s workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouth’s economy.
Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide.
The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning, operations and managing contracts, to media and communications.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, food outlets, a handy shop, and some of car parking.
Reasonable Adjustment
To ensure that no one is put at a disadvantage during the recruitment process due to disability, condition or impairment, our intent is to reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate both during this recruitment process and in the role once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Therefore, if you feel you would wish to discuss any reasonable adjustment either as part of this recruitment process or if you were to be appointed in the role being advertised, please do so with the recruiting line manager.
Job Description
This role offers exciting opportunity to be part of the Naval Base Nuclear Safety Assurance team providing nuclear oversight to the HM Naval Base Devonport Authorisee. You will be part of a dynamic team working alongside Naval Base departments, industry partners and other assurance sections to provide nuclear assurance at HMNB Devonport.
The Regulation and Intervention Manager (RIM) is responsible for assurance to NBC(D) that the Naval Base is working to the principles of DSA02-DNSR (Defence Nuclear Safety Regulation of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise) and co-ordination of the NBC(D) Authorised Site intervention programme. Accountable to NSA for their outputs as part of the Independent Nuclear Oversight (INO) function, RIM has functional responsibility to NSA and NBC(D) (as Authorisee) for the provision of Nuclear Safety advice.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
This post attracts the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £12000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.
Flexible working is available by agreement with the line manager, but due to the nature of the role, candidates must be prepared to spend the majority of their time on site (Civil Service expectation is 60% presence in office per week).
This role offers exciting opportunity to be part of the Naval Base Nuclear Safety Assurance team providing nuclear oversight to the HM Naval Base Devonport Authorisee. You will be part of a dynamic team working alongside Naval Base departments, industry partners and other assurance sections to provide nuclear assurance at HMNB Devonport.
The Regulation and Intervention Manager (RIM) is responsible for assurance to NBC(D) that the Naval Base is working to the principles of DSA02-DNSR (Defence Nuclear Safety Regulation of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise) and co-ordination of the NBC(D) Authorised Site intervention programme. Accountable to NSA for their outputs as part of the Independent Nuclear Oversight (INO) function, RIM has functional responsibility to NSA and NBC(D) (as Authorisee) for the provision of Nuclear Safety advice.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
This post attracts the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £12000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.
Flexible working is available by agreement with the line manager, but due to the nature of the role, candidates must be prepared to spend the majority of their time on site (Civil Service expectation is 60% presence in office per week).
Person specification
Primary Responsibilities
To act as principal point of contact with Civil / Defence Regulators on matters relating to Nuclear Compliance.
The focal point for Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator input into NBC’s ISO: 9001 and ISO: 14001 externally certificated management systems.
Identify the risks and potential impacts associated with non-compliance of NBC’s business processes, products, and services.
To Provide SME advice to the Authorisee on Nuclear Authorisation and Authorisation Compliance.
To conduct site audit, inspections and investigations
In addition, the successful candidate will be required to undertake on-call duties to support the Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO).
The postholder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Pre Joining Essential Training
5+ years of experience of working in the Nuclear or High Hazard Industries: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a breadth of experience in:
- Safety Management.
- Operations.
- Regulatory interaction.
- Nuclear Warship Support Course (NWSC) or equivalent.
- Mandatory Training: security, information management, unconscious bias, equality and diversity, DSE and DSAI.
- Local Emergencies Procedures Course.
- Nuclear Emergencies Procedures Course.
- Nuclear Safety Case Methodologies Course.
- Health & Safety Senior Managers Course.
- Lead Auditors Course.
To Be Considered For This Role You Should Possess
Engineering or an appropriate Science based Degree or Equivalent, or significant nuclear experience. At a minimum, the candidate will be working towards Chartered Engineer status or equivalent with an appropriate Science based professional body.
Qualifications
Engineering or an appropriate Science based Degree or Equivalent, or significant nuclear experience. At a minimum, the candidate will be working towards Chartered Engineer status or equivalent with an appropriate Science based professional body.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Nuclear Functional Competence 1.2: Nuclear Safety/Nuclear Security Management Systems
- Nuclear Functional Competence 1.5: Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security Assurance and Regulation.
Benefits
HM Naval Base Devonport offers a unique and modern working environment based in the UK’s Ocean city on the stunning South Devon Coast. On site facilities include coffee shops, gym, swimming pool and wider recreational, leisure and sporting opportunities, a children’s nursery and a variety of dining facilities. Benefits also 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 annual leave entitlement, increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 30 days, plus public holidays.
Therefore, potential Salary and RRA allowance total being £56590, all of which is pensionable earnings.
To enable a recruitment and retention Allowance (RRA) assessment, please provide specific Nuclear Competence evidence in your CV for NFC 1.2 Nuclear Safety /nuclear Security Management Systems, 1.5 Nuclear Safety and nuclear Assurance and Regulation, in line with the attached NSQEP RRA Guidance.
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.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
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/.”
“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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
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 ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. 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.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:
Behaviour
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 Word count)
- Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Technical Skills
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
- Nuclear Functional Competence 1.2: Nuclear Safety/Nuclear Security Management Systems
- Nuclear Functional Competence 1.5: Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security Assurance and Regulation.
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
- Please note the Civil Service Nationality Rules will also need to be met. The Civil service Nationality Rules operate independently and in addition to the UK Immigration Rules and must be met before am individual can take up employment in the Civil Service. The Civil Service Nationality Rules do not apply to IK, Irish and Commonwealth nationals, or to those who are eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme but do apply to all other nationalities – including EU/EEA nationals who are ineligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
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, Experience and Technical skills.
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 : Cdr Paul O'Neill Royal Navy
- Email : paul.oneill226@mod.gov.uk
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.
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