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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 car parking.

This opportunity in the Naval Base Emergency Planning Team works closely with our Industrial Partners to ensure the emergency arrangements for the Devonport Site are maintained and enhanced directly supporting the site’s compliance with nuclear Authorisation/Licence allowing us to deliver our primary function to maintain nuclear powered submarines.

Within this role you will be part of a diverse team working alongside Naval Base departments, and industry partner’s Emergency Planning Group to provide a complete emergency planning and response function for the Devonport Site.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

The Devonport site is a strategic Defence asset as an Operating and Support Base for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, delivering and enabling a range of direct and indirect support services for the Naval Service. Comprising HMS DRAKE, significant industrial facilities and a range of military and non-military lodger units of which, Defence Equipment & Support, Submarine Delivery Agency, Fleet Operational Standards & Training are the most substantial. It is supported by a number of key Industry Partners including Babcock, Mitie and Serco. The Devonport site is characterised as a Base, Barracks, Port & Dockyard.

The Naval Base Commander Devonport is responsible for providing a World Class, Secure, Safe, Integrated Operating and Support Base for the Royal Navy; his mission is supporting the Royal Navy Worldwide from Devonport. A key part of this responsibility is the support to the submarine programme and the provision of the Nuclear facilities which are regulated by the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR) under DSA02-DNSR Safety Regulations to achieve Nuclear Authorisation.

The purpose of the Emergency Planning & Response Officer 3 (EPR3) post is to develop emergency response plans for the Naval Base and lead on ensuring facilities and equipment that support the site emergency arrangements are maintained and available.

The Devonport site is a strategic Defence asset as an Operating and Support Base for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, delivering and enabling a range of direct and indirect support services for the Naval Service. Comprising HMS DRAKE, significant industrial facilities and a range of military and non-military lodger units of which, Defence Equipment & Support, Submarine Delivery Agency, Fleet Operational Standards & Training are the most substantial. It is supported by a number of key Industry Partners including Babcock, Mitie and Serco. The Devonport site is characterised as a Base, Barracks, Port & Dockyard.

The Naval Base Commander Devonport is responsible for providing a World Class, Secure, Safe, Integrated Operating and Support Base for the Royal Navy; his mission is supporting the Royal Navy Worldwide from Devonport. A key part of this responsibility is the support to the submarine programme and the provision of the Nuclear facilities which are regulated by the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR) under DSA02-DNSR Safety Regulations to achieve Nuclear Authorisation.

The purpose of the Emergency Planning & Response Officer 3 (EPR3) post is to develop emergency response plans for the Naval Base and lead on ensuring facilities and equipment that support the site emergency arrangements are maintained and available.

Person specification

The EPR3 Is Responsible For

As a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) Intelligent Customer (IC) for conducting assessment, audit and review of activities and processes carried out by Devonport Royal dockyard Ltd (DRDL) in accordance with the requirements of the Future Maritime Support (FMSP) contract in support of the site Nuclear Accident Emergency Arrangements (NAEA). Providing assurance to the NAEA Facility Operator that these adequately support the NAEA.

As the SQEP Intelligent Customer for the service provided by DRDL for the operation and maintenance of fixed radiation monitoring systems in direct support of NAEA and Authorisation Condition 11 (AC11).

As the SQEP Operations Manager for the fixed monitoring systems in direct support of AC 11 and the NAEA. (specifically the installed radiation monitoring systems). Providing assurance to the NAEA Facility Operator that these systems remain fit for purpose.

As the Devonport SQEP IC lead/site service provider focal point and lead for the Radiation Response Emergency Management System (RREMS). Providing assurance to the NAEA Facility Operator that the system continuously supports the site NAEA and AC 11.

As SQEP IC for scrutinising Site Clearance Certificates and controlling the release and acceptance of, or agree concessions on maintenance, for equipment that directly supports the NAEA, gaining assurance from Maintenance and Design Managers that equipment, systems and supporting facilities remain fit for purpose.

Interfacing with Design Authority (DA) (NSSM) and sponsoring the Design Substantiation Reports in direct support of the Nuclear Accident Emergency Arrangements and statute. Emergency Planning & Response (EP&R) engineering representative at the Nuclear Engineering Safety Committee in direct support of AC11.

As Operations Manager for the Service Provision Agreements directly supporting compliance with AC11.

Supporting the planning and delivery of nuclear emergency exercises on the Devonport Site, demonstrating the adequacy of the NAEA iaw Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations and in direct support of AC 11.

As the Nuclear Safety Assurance Emergency Planning and Response lead for the management of identified improvements to facilities in direct support of NAEA, including those improvements identified as part of a Periodic Review of Safety OR as a result of actions identified from the site exercises and Facility Operator Annual Review.

As a duty Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation member. Maintaining SQEP, participating in exercises, drills, training and directly supporting AC 11 and the NAEA.

As Line manager for 1 x EO Development post iaw MOD policy and the Line Manager’s Deal.

Forming part of the HM Naval Base Devonport Independent Nuclear Oversight (INO) function as described in Nuclear Safety Assurance (NSA) 600 Desk Instruction 01 - INO Operating Methodology.

As investigating officer for site events that fall within area of responsibility, following the Nuclear Site Event Report process and attending the Site Event Reporting Committee representing the NAEA Facility Operator.

Conducting nuclear and non-nuclear audits iaw the Devonport Integrated Audit Plan.

Acting as Deputy Information Technology Security Officer (ITSO) for Nuclear Safety Assurance iaw base security orders and Joint Service Publication (JSP) 440 (refer to ITSO TORs).

Supporting the development of members of the Guided Development Scheme/Devonport apprenticeship scheme within Emergency Planning and Response, providing mentoring, leadership and guidance toward their development goals.

Pre-joining Essential Training

2 years experience in a relevant Nuclear Post, Demonstrated knowledge of Nuclear Authorisation and Nuclear Accident Emergency Arrangements, Nuclear Warship Support Course (or equivalent engineering experience in a regulated environment).

Post Joining Essential Training

• Local Emergency Procedures Course
• Nuclear Emergency Procedures Course.
• Local Mandatory Training
• Cabinet office accredited training (specifically Introduction to Civil Protection)
• Lead Auditor Course
• Association for Project Managers Professional qualification
• Wider Nuclear Emergency response training (provided externally) to include emergency command and control.
  
  

The Introduction to Civil Protection in Easingwold near York, therefore travel will be required to attend.

To Be Considered For This Role You Should Possess

Minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework – Level 5 qualification, preferably in a related subject to the role or lesser qualifications with extensive relevant emergency planning experience at the discretion of the Deputy Head.

Member of professional body e.g. Institution of Engineering and Technology and Emergency Planning Society

Qualifications

Minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework – Level 5 qualification, preferably in a related subject to the role or lesser qualifications with extensive relevant emergency planning experience at the discretion of the Deputy Head.

Nuclear Warship Support Course (or equivalent engineering experience in a regulated environment).

Memberships

Member of professional body e.g. Institution of Engineering and Technology and Emergency Planning Society

Behaviours

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
  
  

Technical skills

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

• Nuclear Competence 3.2: Nuclear Emergency Preparedness.
• Nuclear Competence 3.3: Nuclear Emergency Response Events, Demonstrations and Exercises.
  
  

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.

Benefits

HM Naval Base Devonport offers an outstanding and modern working environment based in the UK’s Ocean city on the spectacular 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 with opportunities to grow within the organisation.
• 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).
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension with an average 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.
  
  

This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (NSQEP) RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.’

Therefore, potential Salary and RRA allowance total being £48,530, 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 3.2 Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and 3.3 Nuclear Emergency Response Events, Demonstrations and Exercises, in line with the attached NSQEP RRA Guidance.

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.

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Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Sift & Interview to be held at HMNB Devonport.

A CV will be required for this position, this cannot be uploaded to the advert. You will submit using the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, detailing job history, full qualifications, previous experience and skills.

Candidates will be required to provide a Personal Statement (max. 500 words).

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following Behaviours and Technical Skills:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Nuclear Competence 3.2: Nuclear Emergency Preparedness.
• Nuclear Competence 3.3: Nuclear Emergency Response Events, Demonstrations and Exercises.
  
  

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective
• Decisions
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Nuclear Competence 3.2: Nuclear Emergency Preparedness.
• Nuclear Competence 3.3: Nuclear Emergency Response Events, Demonstrations and Exercises.
  
  

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.

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

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).

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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).

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Andrew Turner
• Email : andrew.turner758@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : +44 3001683188
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
  
  

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: info@csc.gov.uk.