UK Ministry of Defence
National Cyber Force - Motor Transport Co-ordinator
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Job Summary
Established in 2020, the National Cyber Force (NCF) is responsible for operating in and through cyberspace to counter, disrupt, degrade and contest those who would do harm to the UK or its allies, to keep the country safe and to protect and promote the UK’s interests at home and abroad. The UK will use cyber operations as part of its diplomatic, economic and military activities.
The NCF is at the heart of this, extending the UK’s competitive edge as a responsible, democratic cyber power, by countering threats from terrorists, criminals and states using the internet to operate across borders in order to do harm to the UK and other democratic societies. Countering threats which disrupt the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and services in cyberspace (i.e. supporting cybersecurity), contributing to UK Defence operations, or helping deliver the UK’s foreign policy agenda (for example intervening in a humanitarian crisis to protect civilians). In addition to GCHQ and the Ministry of Defence, the Secret Intelligence Service and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory are core partners bringing cutting edge espionage and research techniques.
The NCF is establishing its Headquarters in Samlesbury, Lancashire. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to have an empowered, productive, personally and professionally fulfilled workforce. Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously. We want to enable you to build a successful career with the Department and wider Civil Service. We are committed to understanding, respecting, and representing as broad a range of views and backgrounds as we have in UK society. We know that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to an effective, modern Civil Service.
This role supports NCF by being responsible for the arrangement of all UK and overseas business travel for all South West, North West and outstation NCF personnel. Control and maintenance of the station’s white fleet vehicles, which includes all relevant documentation for use (vehicles and user). Liaison with military internal/external agencies as well as civilian agencies in regards to station movements. The job holder will become the subject matter expert in regards to both UK & overseas movements for the station.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Applying MOD policy, you will coordinate, negotiate and arrange the following UK & Overseas activities on behalf of all on site & outstation personnel:
- Control and maintain the Stations White Fleet vehicles, which includes all relevant documentation for use (vehicles and user). Maintain monthly service of unit vehicles to include checks of water and oil levels, tyre pressures and general cleanliness of exterior and interior. Supply travellers with up-to-date documentation upon provision of White Fleet vehicles. Place orders for sundries for the unit MT vehicles.
- Provide non-availability reports to support authorisation of Motor Mileage Allowance (MMA) for use of private vehicles on Duty travel. Collaboration with HR to ensure MMA is authorised and respond to routine queries from HR.
- First line checks & scrutiny of supporting paperwork for all travel requests to ensure compliance with travel policy.
- Customer support and focal point for all movements queries and identifying potential savings (e.g. directing personnel towards policy, advising personnel of travel restrictions, recommending appropriate movements/accommodation which meet the customers’ needs).
- Maintain a driving licence, DVLA summary and MT Registers. Maintain a travel expenditure database to capture details of all travel booked by the organisation, to assist with unit returns to higher formation, identify trends and to identify potential savings. Maintain database for the control of Station White Fleet vehicles and their usage.
- Ensure the most cost-effective movements and accommodation are selected in accordance with travel policy and within published financial capitation rates. In the event of movements exceeding the financial capitation rate, liaison with budget holders to obtain appropriate approvals from delegated individuals.
- Interrogate "Clarity" system and schedule any maintenance on the unit vehicle spreadsheet. Liaise with local appointed garages to arrange services and MOT’s.
- Control and issuing of Station Fuel Cards in support of the White Fleet and hire vehicles. Perform audits on their use (e.g. scrutiny of the fuel card statements) on a monthly basis and to assist auditors with their queries during inspections. Provide a monthly fuel cards and receipts return. Arrange updates and programming of the fuel keys.
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Person specification
- You communicate thoughts and ideas, verbally or in writing. You simplify complexities and adapt communication so others can understand. You follow processes, operating well within set standards, rules and guidelines. You make plans and are well prepared. You seek to maximise time and productivity. You create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships. These can be with a wide range of people both within and outside your organisation.
Clearance level required for role is DV plus screening. Checks involved include, but are not limited to:
- Successful completion of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard
- Completion by the individual, of a DV Security Questionnaire
- A departmental/company records check which will include personal files, staff reports, sick leave returns and security records
- A check of both spent and unspent criminal records
- A check of credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
- A check of Security Service records
- A full review of personal finances
- A detailed interview conducted by a trained Investigating Officer
- Further enquiries, including interviews with referees conducted by a trained Investigating Officer. Checks may extend to third parties included on the security questionnaire
The full review of personal finances will include an assessment of an individual’s assets, liabilities, income and expenditure both on an individual basis and taking into account the joint position with a spouse or partner.
Additionally, candidates will need to meet the business validation standard and pass a drug test prior to appointment.
A Full UK Driving Licence is required for this role.
Licences
- Full UK Driving Licence is required
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Salary and Benefits
Alongside your salary of £27,866, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,072 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- 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%
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Please Note
- This role is office based. More details can be provided at interview.
- This role attracts a National Security Payment allowance of circa £2,500 p.a.
- External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
- 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.
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Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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 and previous skills and experience.
- Candidates will also be required to provide a statement of suitability (250 Word count) explaining your interest in the role and the relevant experience you bring.
At sift, Candidates will be assessed against their CV, Statement of suitability and the following Behaviours:
- Managing a quality service
- Working together
At interview, candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
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