Navy Command - Supply Chain Contract Manager

UK Ministry of Defence; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

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 (minimum 25 days per year) and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.

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.

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 position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description
Primary Purpose

To articulate the requirement and priority for service delivery of supply chain and logistics management to the Industry Provider at the appropriate level to ensure that the operational priorities of the Naval Base Commander (Devonport) (NBC(D)) are delivered. Responsible to the Supply Chain Operations Manager Intelligent Customer (IC) for ensuring that logistic services as defined under the The Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) contract are delivered by NBC(D)’s commercial service provider (SP).

Senior Logistics IC for Supply Chain Management Strategic and Change Objectives detailed in the NBC(D) Business Plan.

To enact the role of the Devonport Intelligent Customer (IC) for supply chain services on behalf of the MoD as the contracting Authority, to retain adequate resources and technical competence, to set the requirements, understand the contract, monitor, measure and assess whether the deliverables and activities of the Industry Provider meet the requirements of the contract.

Assure that the supply chain and logistics services delivered by the Industry Provider is compliant with the FMSP Contract and comply with the requirements of the Secretary of State’s Policy Statement and its amplification in any Defence Safety Authority (DSA) publication.

To ensure the Industry Provider is held to account, and to raise any concerns to the appropriate NBC(D) Authority (commercial, safety or security). To challenge the quality of the service provision to ensure the MoD as the customer receives the required level of service, which is compliant with legislation, MOD Policy and industry standard.

To build collaborative, positive relationships with Industry Provider in support of the safe, secure and efficient delivery of the supply chain Naval Base outputs scoped in the Devonport Lot Contract under FMSP. To maintain a clear understanding of what the Industry Provider should deliver as part of the contracted supply chain and logistics outputs assuring Value for Money.

To build positive and effective relations with key stakeholders including NBC(D), DE&S, SDA and Surface Ships.

To hold the Industry Partner to account for provision of timely performance metrics such as management information and Key Performance Indicators for supply chain and logistics services in accordance with the Devonport Lot Contract and as required. Report supply chain and services contract performance, using performance metrics and MI as required.

To ensure that, where relevant, the Authority’s initiatives, objectives and specifications are understood and implemented through established Business Processes and that any Commercial or Financial consequences are appropriately identified and managed with the engagement of key stakeholders.

To work with the Industry Provider on projects and initiatives to improve supply chain and logistics services.

Capture, record mitigate and manage risk associated with supply chain and logistics services in Devonport.

Attend monthly meetings as required, including the Joint Working Group and customer and service provider meetings.

Liaise with NBC(D)’s customers and assess Customer Satisfaction.

Responsibilities

The post holder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Line Manage 2 Executive Officers' including the Materiel Accounting Officer.

Represent Logistics Supply Chain Operations Manager at any meetings when required, be a member of the relevant Supply Chain working groups.

Authority
The Intelligent Customer Is Authorised To:

Correspond and liaise directly with the Industry Partner at the appropriate level.

Conduct business (written and verbally) directly to the Service Provider, MoD Authorities, Customers and other Naval Base departments on logistics matters.

Decide liability when loss to the MoD is incurred and authorise loss/stocktaking adjustment within financial limit of grade.

Negotiate changes in tasking of the Service Provider on behalf of NBC in liaison with NBC(D) Commercial staff.

Person specification
Professional/External Qualifications

Minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework – Level 5 qualification, preferably in a related subject to the role or a Level 4 qualification with demonstrable, relevant experience in a Supply Chain position (minimum 3 years) at the discretion of the Supply Chain Operations Manager.

Demonstrable Contract Management Experience.

Desirable: Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Qualifications

Minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework – Level 5 qualification, preferably in a related subject to the role or a Level 4 qualification with demonstrable, relevant experience in a Supply Chain position (minimum 3 years) at the discretion of the Supply Chain Operations Manager.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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%

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.

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, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.

Candidates will also be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 Word count) Candidate should align their Personal Statement to the role advertised, demonstrating their skills, experience and ability to fulfil the position.

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following Behaviour:

• Managing a quality service

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

• Working together
• Making effective decisions

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: [e-mail].

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, 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. See our vetting charter.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Contact point for applicants:

• Name: Michael North
• Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment team

• Email: [e-mail]

Further information

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: [e-mail].