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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 the operating home base for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouth’s workforce, contributing 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 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 challenging jobs.

The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development, offering flexible working, excellent annual leave and a competitive pension scheme.

The People Resilience Manager will work within the People Team at Devonport Naval Base. This new and exciting position will provide a challenging and rewarding role supporting the organisation with the design, implementation and delivery of the resilience & wellbeing strategy.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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 at Devonport Naval Base. (Civil Service expectation is 60% presence in office per week).

Reasonable Adjustment

To ensure 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

The People Resilience Manager is a key post within the NBC(D) business; primary purposes of the position are as follows:

• To develop & implement a robust resilience & wellbeing strategy that supports the NBC(D) organisation. Responsible for developing and implementing strategies and initiatives to foster diversity, equality and inclusion within the business. Create an inclusive work environment where the workforce feels valued, respected, and have equal opportunities for growth and success.
• Manage the strategy to improve the organisation’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), while leading internal initiatives and working with colleagues to change processes, behaviours and approaches as well as supporting communications.
• To champion and influence a wellbeing programme that reflects and celebrates the diversity of One Devonport. Working alongside the wider People Team to identify D&I and wellbeing opportunities for the NBC(D) workforce.
• Deliver aspects of the wellbeing priorities and lead related projects including ensuring appropriate project management and engagement with internal stakeholders. Design and deliver workplace wellbeing programmes and initiatives, developing and managing a wellbeing support model with appropriate internal and external support.
• Carry out research projects and lead on the development and implementation of new wellbeing initiatives, for example, mental health initiatives. Develop and promote new procedures associated with wellbeing, including the signposting of training opportunities to managers and employees. Attend events as required to promote existing and new developments.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on resilience and wellbeing matters. Increase the understanding and engagement, communicating key messages to the business.
• Keep abreast of developments nationally and internationally in equality, diversity and inclusion issues and apply this knowledge to delivering the NBC(D) D&I ambition in supporting its people. Implement new ideas with innovation, creativity and best practice in mind.
• To work in collaboration with Naval Base business areas to ensure the successful delivery of a resilience & wellbeing strategy to improve behaviours within the Devonport business. Building relationships across the One Devonport site.
  
  

The People Resilience Manager is a key post within the NBC(D) business; primary purposes of the position are as follows:

• To develop & implement a robust resilience & wellbeing strategy that supports the NBC(D) organisation. Responsible for developing and implementing strategies and initiatives to foster diversity, equality and inclusion within the business. Create an inclusive work environment where the workforce feels valued, respected, and have equal opportunities for growth and success.
• Manage the strategy to improve the organisation’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), while leading internal initiatives and working with colleagues to change processes, behaviours and approaches as well as supporting communications.
• To champion and influence a wellbeing programme that reflects and celebrates the diversity of One Devonport. Working alongside the wider People Team to identify D&I and wellbeing opportunities for the NBC(D) workforce.
• Deliver aspects of the wellbeing priorities and lead related projects including ensuring appropriate project management and engagement with internal stakeholders. Design and deliver workplace wellbeing programmes and initiatives, developing and managing a wellbeing support model with appropriate internal and external support.
• Carry out research projects and lead on the development and implementation of new wellbeing initiatives, for example, mental health initiatives. Develop and promote new procedures associated with wellbeing, including the signposting of training opportunities to managers and employees. Attend events as required to promote existing and new developments.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on resilience and wellbeing matters. Increase the understanding and engagement, communicating key messages to the business.
• Keep abreast of developments nationally and internationally in equality, diversity and inclusion issues and apply this knowledge to delivering the NBC(D) D&I ambition in supporting its people. Implement new ideas with innovation, creativity and best practice in mind.
• To work in collaboration with Naval Base business areas to ensure the successful delivery of a resilience & wellbeing strategy to improve behaviours within the Devonport business. Building relationships across the One Devonport site.
  
  

Person specification

The position requires a passionate and enthusiastic people person who has a strong team ethic. A diplomatic team-player who can establish positive relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation and at all levels.

The post holder will ideally have experience in managing Resilience and Wellbeing within a business environment and proven experience in developing and implementing business strategies and initiatives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and a natural ability to think strategically.

They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships. The ability to listen to and interact confidently with others. There is a requirement to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively, always planning so deadlines are met and ensuring a quality output is maintained. All whilst demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Level 3 minimum qualification in a business-related subject.

Memberships

Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute Personnel Development (CIPD) or to achieve within a study period of 6-18 months on taking up the post.

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
  
  

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 (opens in a new window), 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 be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 Words)

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
  
  

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
  
  

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.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

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.

Sift & Interview to be held at HMNB Devonport, dates TBC.

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 and Experience.

Security

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 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.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Marc Craig
• Email : marc.craig251@mod.gov.uk
  
  

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.