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Navy Command NBC(D) Apprentice Scheme Manager

Details

Reference number

303427

Salary

£33,830
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
Band C2

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Navy - HM Naval Base Devonport

Type of role

Education and Training
Human Resources

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG

About the job

Job summary

The Naval Base Commander (Devonport) (NBC(D)) Apprentice Scheme Manager will work as part of the Business Resilience & Sustainability team within HM Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport. This new and exciting position will provide a challenging and rewarding role that supports the NBC(D) Apprentice Scheme Lead with the design, implementation and delivery of an NBC(D) Apprenticeship Scheme for the Naval Base Headquarters organisation. The aim of which is to grow talent within the organisation and provide resilience and sustainability to the workforce.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week and is office based at HMNB Devonport.

Job description

The Naval Base Commander (Devonport) NBC(D) Apprentice Scheme Manager will be a key post within the NBC(D) business. Key areas of the position are as follows:

  • Responsible for the successful implementation of the Naval Base Commander (Devonport) NBC(D) Apprenticeship Scheme by supporting the delivery and design of the HMNB Devonport Apprenticeship Programme.
  • To be accountable to the Apprentice Scheme Lead and Business Resilience & Sustainability (BRS) Team Leader for supporting the leadership, management, and successful delivery of the NBC(D) Apprenticeship Scheme.
  • Assist the Apprentice Scheme Lead in the development and implementation of the NBC(D) Apprentice Strategy to ensure effective governance, business planning and delivery of the apprenticeship.
  • Implement the phase-by-phase training programme ensuring apprentices obtain the academic requirements of the apprenticeship and wider MOD/Civil Service knowledge and experiences.
  • Manage the performance and development of the apprentices, escalating any issues of concern to the Apprentice Scheme Lead.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice for NBC(D), the Executive Committee and the wider Navy Command HQ community on the apprenticeship programme.
  • Attend apprentice college reviews to monitor apprentice progress, performance, attendance, health, and well being, conduct and general personal and professional development in line with MOD policy.
  • Create and monitor performance improvement plans where required, to support struggling apprentices, and facilitate/source additional support as needed.
  • Address any college/work placement issues promptly and in accordance with Civil Service policy.
  • Provide relationship management between the Training Provider and the Apprentice Scheme Lead to ensure professionalism and technical requirements align to the business/operational requirements.
  • Manage the delivery of the apprenticeship scheme and recommend ideas for the continuous improvement of the scheme.
  • Support Defence Nuclear Organisation/Defence Nuclear Enterprise with their apprenticeship schemes and apprentices.

Person specification

The post holder will have proven ability to work with varying internal and external stakeholders, have a passion for developing emerging talent and have strong verbal & written communication skills. The position requires an optimistic 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.

They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships. They must also have 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.

Behaviours

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

  • Leadership
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £33,830, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,134 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 average employer contribution of 27%

The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

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

The selection at sift stage will be based on the following:

  • CV: Please provide information about your job history, qualification details and previous skill and experience.
  • Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) against the person specification outlined in the job advert.
  • Behaviours: Leadership, Developing Self and Others, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together.

Interviews will be conducted face to face at HMNB Devonport. Interviews will assess experience and two of the behaviours assessed at sift stage.

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 into 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.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.

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.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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.

Apply and further information

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 :
    Julie Catterall - NBC(D) Apprentice Scheme Lead
    Email :
    julie.catterall264@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. Please refer to the attached Candidate Information guide.

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