UK Ministry of Defence
Submarine Disposal and Rosyth Capability - Safety, Environment, Assurance and Compliance Lead
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HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth PL2 2BG or MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol BS34 8JH
Job Summary
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
The primary delivery location for this position is Bristol Abbey Wood or Devonport, Plymouth.
Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for UK nationals only.
Job Description
This Submarine Disposal and Rosyth Capability (SDRC) post supports the SDRC Chief Engineer by managing Safety, Environment Assurance, and Compliance (SEAC) within SDRC. It assists the SDRC Chief Engineer, who, per their delegation, acts as Platform Authority and Naval Reactor Plant Authorisee Duty Holder Representative for submarine disposal. The SDRC Head is the Duty Holder for the disposal phase, which now includes developing the Submarine Disposal Programme to explore new disposal options for UK submarines.
As SEAC Lead, The Post Performs a Critical Role Providing Independent, Expert Advice And Assurance To The SDRC Head (Duty Holder) And SDRC Chief Engineer To Ensure Activities Meet Authorisation Certificate Requirements By:
- Interpreting and applying Nuclear Authorisation Conditions, guidance, and relevant good practice from International Atomic Agency standards, Office for Nuclear Regulation and Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator.
- Issuing clear instructions and advice on Authorisee to Duty Holder matters to maintain compliance with current Authorisation Certificates via Nuclear Safety Management Arrangements.
- Leading and evaluating internal assurance activities to assess SDRC’s compliance with Nuclear Safety Management Arrangements as a Duty Holder.
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 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.
This post attracts the NSQEP recruitment retention allowance of up to £6,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidates ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
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Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by the SDA Recruitment Team. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team via the Help link.
Person specification
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they have the following:
- Nuclear Induction Course (NIC) or Equivalent
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent relevant professional registration (or the ability to obtain in 12 months).
- Relevant Level 6 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in a Defence or Civil nuclear programme or an appropriate 'high hazard' industry.
- Experience of maintaining Nuclear Submarines.
- Experience of Operating / Nuclear Submarine operations.
- Experience of Nuclear Submarine dockyard support operations.
- Demonstrable awareness of the challenges of Submarine Infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrable awareness of the challenges of maintaining Submarines, particularly Disposal Submarines.
- Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects
Qualifications
- L6 or higher Engineering or Science HND / degree or equivalent proven experience.
Memberships
- Any relevant Engineering institution with at least Affiliate/Associate (or Student Associate) membership.
- Full CENG/IENG membership must be obtainable within 12 months of being in role.
Behaviours
- We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
- We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making - Practitioner
- SYSSAF 3 Complies with Sys Safety requirements - Practitioner
Alongside your salary of £62,900, Ministry of Defence contributes £18,222 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%
- Discover My Benefits: Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/
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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.
At Sift, you will be assessed against the following;
Experience:
- Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role.
Behaviours:
- Changing and Improving - CSBC4
- Leadership - CSBC4
- Communicating and Influencing - CSBC4
Technical Competencies:
- EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making - Expert
- SYSSAF 3 Complies with Sys Safety requirements - Practitioner
At Interview, you will be assessed against the following;
Experience:
- Personal Statement/ Experience - The panel will ask questions about your personal statement. Exploring your Past Experiences, Key Achievements or Qualifications.
Technical Competencies:
- EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making - Expert
- SYSSAF 3 Complies with Sys Safety requirements - Practitioner
Please refer to the Civil Service Behaviours here and the Technical Skills Framework and Success Profile documents attached.
In the event of a high volume of applications, an initial sift will be based on the lead behaviour which is Communicating & Influencing.
The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. Interviews will be conducted over Microsoft Teams.
This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.
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.
Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
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.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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.
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