Stockpile Manager (SM) - Energetics Enclosure

Dstl; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dstl is looking for a meticulous Stockpile Manager to ensure safety and compliance of Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (OME). Located in Salisbury, the role requires a degree in a relevant discipline or military experience, and offers competitive salary and benefits including flexible working.

Benefits

Civil Service pension contribution

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in management of OME stockpiles.
• Strong knowledge of explosive safety and security regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance for procurement, storage, and disposal of OME.
• Manage OME stockpiles and maintain risk compliance.
• Perform stock checks and verify compliance.

Skills

Explosive safety and security regulations

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics

Degree or NVQ in OME-related discipline

Membership of the Institute of Explosive Engineers (IExpE)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully, attendance at a Dstl location or Government/MoD premises is required for a minimum of 80% of your working time. Where business needs allow, and with your line manager’s agreement, there may be options for a combination of workplace and home-based working. This arrangement is non-contractual.

About the job

Job summary

Make a Difference – Manage the UK's Explosive Safety and Security

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is seeking a meticulous and proactive Stockpile Manager to join our Energetics Enclosure Management Team (EEMT). You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and regulatory compliance of Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (OME) across their entire lifecycle – from acquisition to disposal.

Dstl values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can reach their potential and contribute fully.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure procedural compliance for procurement, receipt, storage, use, transport, and disposal of OME.
• Manage OME stockpiles in line with through-life plans and safety cases, maintaining risks at ALARP.
• Maintain secure, accurate data records, ensuring appropriate security classification and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate communication and enforcement of bans or quarantine notices with the Magazine Manager.
• Perform and record mandatory stock checks, ensuring 100% verification and compliance with ACTO regulations.
• Lead for Dstl in managing the Common Acquisition Support Plan (CASP), liaising with Front Line Commands and DE&S.

Person specification

Qualifications & Memberships

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Mathematics.
• Degree, NVQ, or military experience in an OME-related discipline.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Membership of the Institute of Explosive Engineers (IExpE).

Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience in through-life management and assurance of OME stockpiles.
• Strong knowledge of explosive safety and security regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to identify process gaps, implement improvements, and manage competing demands with attention to detail.

See the full Job Profile in the candidate pack attached below.

Additional information

This role requires UK nationality and the ability to obtain high-level security clearance. You should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years; some roles may require 10 years for Developed Vetting. International or dual nationals with relevant skills are encouraged to apply through our partners.

Qualifications include Mathematics GCSE grade C or above, English GCSE grade C or above, and a relevant degree or military experience. Membership of IExpE is required.

Behaviours

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving
• Leadership

Benefits

Salary: £46,900 plus a Civil Service pension contribution of £13,586. Additional benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, family leave options, learning and development opportunities, onsite facilities, and pension schemes. Details are in the full benefits pack.