VACANCIES FOR FULL TIME RESERVE SERVICE POSITIONS UPDATED 18 NOVEMBER 2014 VACANCIES FOR ENGINEERS SERVING ON FULL TIME RESERVES SERVICE Vacancies have arisen for ex-serving Marine and Weapons Engineers of all ranks and rates serving at sea and in RN geographic areas including Base Port Areas, Abbeywood, Corsham and the rest of the engineering footprint ashore on all levels of FTRS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The appointments will range from a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 4 years. Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RN Medical. Personnel, who do not meet the eligibility criteria (age/Joint Medical Employment Standard (JMES) may apply; this includes ex-regular Marine and Weapons Engineers up to and including the age of 60. Interested personnel should complete the online preference form and simply email it to navypersresmailbox@mod.uk. They should ensure they carefully read the FTRS Terms and Conditions of Service before applying. Personnel who qualify for a service pension should also take financial advice from SPVA Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension. A VACANCY FOR AN OF5 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE NAVAL REGIONAL COMMANDER NORTHERN ENGLAND IN LIVERPOOL – REF No 1920102 A vacancy has arisen for an OF5 of any specialisation to serve as the Naval Regional Commander Northern England in Liverpool on FTRS (FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Local Rank may be granted for representational purposes with pay remaining at the substantive rank level. FORF/FOSNNI currently administers 4 Naval Regional Headquarters (NRHQ) in Scotland, Bristol, London and Liverpool; each NRHQ is commanded by a Naval Regional Commander (NRC). On 17 Dec 14, FORF will be disestablished and Commander Regional Forces (CRF) will stand up as the 1* head of the NRCs, fulfilling the FORF role, reporting to ACNS Pol. The NRCs cover the entire land area of the United Kingdom and effect regional control and influence. The Regional Headquarters provide a single, fully empowered focus, to marshal, direct and exploit activities including recruiting via the Recruiting Field Force, regional engagement via visiting ships and submarines, Reservists, URNU, Cadet Forces and Youth in general, and the RN’s contribution to the standing Military Assistance to Civil Authorities (MACA) organisation. NRCs are either retired officers on FTRS or Regulars. The NRCs act as ambassadors and senior advocates for the Royal Navy in their region and have command over naval forces in the delivery of Royal Navy In the Public Eye (RNIPE). In delivering their outputs they have access to cross government regional departments and civil authorities and are in a special position to assist in the conduct of naval affairs in their region. Each NRC is supported by maritime reserve, recruiting, marketing, administration, security and corporate communication and media expertise. They are the public face of the Royal Navy in their Region; a conduit for Regional knowledge and understanding into the RN and for Key Messages and understanding of the Royal Navy to be disseminated to Regional influencers in society. The Naval Region of Northern England encompasses the UK land area from Cheshire and Yorkshire up to the Scottish border, and includes the Isle of Man. The NRCNE HQ is based in Liverpool, with a small staff based in a satellite HQ within HMS CALLIOPE in Newcastle. Also within the region are 9 Armed Forces Careers Offices with RN personnel, and 5 ACLOs. The NRC is responsible for the management of a total of 50 military personnel and 12 MOD civilians. Accountable to CRF, the primary purpose of the NRCNE is to exercise operational command (OPCOM) of naval personnel to deliver, via CRF a UK-wide three-year rolling Regional Campaign Plan, a coordinated and coherent programme of naval regional activities to meet recruiting targets, to promote and enhance the profile, relevance and reputation of the Royal Navy in Society and to command the Recruiting Field Force and Joint Support Unit (JSU).The Regional Campaign Plans are derived from the FOSNNI’s UK-wide plan and includes support to UK Ops. The NRCs are the Maritime Advisers to the Joint Service Coordination Group (JSCG) providing local liaison, regional knowledge and awareness. 1 The secondary purpose is to encourage and facilitate close liaison between authorities (including other single-Service and Joint organisations) to ensure that effective and efficient use is made of naval resources and assets for RNIPE, recruiting and representational purposes. The principal tasks are: Advising CRF and ACNS Pol on regional policy issues, and contributing to policy formulation. Overseeing the development and execution of the Regional Campaign Plan, managing risk accordingly. Managing the efficient functioning of the NRHQ including in-year resources against the Regional Campaign Plan to deliver results, achieve the desired outcomes and inform key decisions. Delivering regional recruiting targets as directed by CRF/FOST. Setting regional priorities, translating aims into clear direction and guidance to forces under command and contributing stakeholders. Acting as regional ambassador and advocate for the Royal Navy and establishing and maintaining good relations with local authorities and communities, academia, industry, youth and retired servicemen’s organisations, naval charities, the RNLI, Army, RAF, Police, Fire, Coastguard, Customs and similar bodies. Representing MOD and other Naval authorities on Regional Boards and Committees. Identifying the likely effects on the RN of deliberations by the Isle of Man, local Boards, Councils and Committees, and inform appropriate RN authorities. In consultation with embassies/consuls, as well as naval and local authorities as appropriate, advice on policy/protocols and arrangements for visits of RN and foreign warships to ports in the region Overseeing the bid for ships’ non-naval UK port visits and RM Bands for major events, liaising with Navy Command N5 and RMBS as required. Advising on the programmes and guest lists for the Royal Navy Presentation Team and supporting presentations. Attending the JSCG. Maintaining a liaison with all Royal Naval establishments and units including the RNR and RMR. Being represented on the RN Media and Communications Group. Submitting annual reports as required by FOSNNI/FORes to meet agreed timescales. Pay will be between £83,205.24 and £91,465.92 per annum depending on increment level. VACANCIES FOR 4 X OR7 OF THE MARINE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS MARINE ENGINEERING SEA RIDING INSTRUCTORS IN FLAG OFFICER SEA TRAINING’S ORGANISATION IN DEVONPORT – REF No 1085247 Vacancies have arisen for 4 x OR7 of the Marine Engineering specialisation to serve as Marine Engineering Sea Riding Instructors (MESRIs) in Flag Officer Sea Training’s organisation in Devonport on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) is a Fleet Flag Officer subordinate to the Second Sea Lord. He is responsible for training all units of the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) to meet the 2 levels of readiness and the performance standards required by CINCFLEET. FOST also provides Operational Sea Training (OST) for both NATO and non-NATO nations as required. MESRIs are tasked with the training of allocated Force Elements to reach Fleet Readiness and Performance Standards. This embraces all training from Pre-OST (SARC), through Core OST and onto Continuation Training thereafter. MESRIs will be employed in a billet in one of the 3/4 person MESRI teams as a functional and deployable unit under the authority of the Deputy Head of Department (DHOD), and as programmed by the ME Planner. Responsible to the ME DHOD (Line authority) under the Functional authority of their Lead MESRI(s) and Lead MESRO the MESRIs primary purpose is to conduct Marine Engineering Operational Sea Training in HM Ships, RFA Vessels and Foreign Warships as directed by the ME Planner in accordance with FOST(S) Captain’s Standing Orders (CSOs), Instructions to Marine Engineering Seariders (IMES) and extant FOST(S) Temporary Orders and Instructions. Responsible to their Lead MESRI(s) and Lead MESRO and are ultimately accountable to the ME DHOD (Line authority) his/her secondary purposes are: a. To ensure that training and development of their trainees is undertaken, to meet the training and development needs of individuals, teams and the FOST organisation. b. To provide advice and specialist system knowledge on engineering matters within their experience to Marine Engineering Sea Riding Officers (MESROs). c. To implement FOST ME Training philosophy and methods (iaw IMES, FOST ME Forms, Temporary Memoranda and other relevant instructions) and propose updates where necessary. His/her principal tasks are to: a. Conduct Material Assessment and Safety Checks or Directed Continuation Material Checks and assist in the compilation of reports for approval by the Lead MESRO. b. Conduct Operational Sea Training of ships’ ME Departments in accordance with the FOST Syllabus book and FOST Sea Training programme. c. Assist with the writing up and assessment of serials utilising the appropriate FOST ME Debriefing and Assessment Tool (DART) and electronic report form. d. When nominated as lead team for a given ride, assist with activities to ensure that all pre, during and post ride actions are completed at the appropriate time (FOST ME Form 4A/04 refers). e. Achieve and maintain ongoing currency with RN procedures and policy. His/her secondary tasks are to: a. Assist their nominated team with the development of scripts and training improvement initiatives as required, within their sphere of knowledge / experience. b. Comply with FOST’s Health and Safety policy and maintain a statutory duty to take all reasonable care for their own Health and Safety and that of those persons who may be affected by their work. Pay will be between £34,720.32 and £40,638.00 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR6 OR OR7 OF THE WEAPONS ENGINEERING (SUBMARINER) SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE MCTA SM CMS4 WITHIN VICTORY BUILDING HM NAVAL BASE PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1752381 A vacancy has arisen for an OR6 or OR7 of the Weapons Engineering (Submariner) specialisation to serve as the MCTA SM CMS4 within Victory Building HM Naval Base Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). 3 Accountable to Captain MCTA through SM CMS SO3, SM SO2 and Cdr WS the purpose of the SM CSM4 is to provide efficient, effective and objective assessment of the installation and performance of Command Systems in HM Submarines. The task includes assessment of both new and legacy systems and any associated shore support and training facilities, and is conducted using the guidance provided in DBR 9463 and the Acquisition Operating Framework (AOF). His objectives are: 1. To provide to the User and Sponsor of Submarine (SM) Command Systems (CMS) an independent service delivering objective assessment and assurance that SM CMS will be fit for purpose and thus acceptable for entry or re-entry into service. 2. To continuously review the level of SM engineering assurance required to support Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) of SM CMS. The SM CMS4 is to: 1. Implement MCTA trials policy and conduct Harbour/Sea trials and inspections on SM CMS and associated equipments fitted in submarines, shore development and training facilities, and draft subsequent reports and signals. 2. Remain conversant with all SM CMS and equipments keeping up to date with the latest information (including technical literature and courses as deemed necessary), fit plans and reports. 3. Assist in the provision of support to relevant Project Teams (PTs) in all aspects of the System Acceptance (SA) process described in the AOF, particularly with respect to the maintenance of trials requirements and procedures, following trials experience and studies of specifications, drawings etc. 4. Support operation of submarine/weapon tracking and data recording equipment during Spearfish weapon firings as required by FOST SM and DES SM-CS-SysDsgn. 5. To assist in the creation and maintenance of a working environment that encourages team members to achieve their full potential in the work place. Pay will be between £33,516.24 and £44,314.80 per annum depending on rate and increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7 OF THE WEAPONS ENGINEERING (SUBMARINER) SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE MCTA SM CMS3 WITHIN VICTORY BUILDING HM NAVAL BASE PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1750893 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of the Weapons Engineering (Submariner) specialisation to serve as the MCTA SM CMS3 within Victory Building HM Naval Base Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to Captain MCTA through SM CMS SO3, SM SO2 and Cdr WS the job purpose of the MCTA SM CMS3 is to provide efficient, effective and objective assessment of the installation and performance of Command Systems in HM Submarines. The task includes assessment of both new and legacy systems and any associated shore support and training facilities, and is conducted using the guidance provided in DBR 9463 and the Acquisition Operating Framework (AOF). His objectives are: 1. To provide to the User and Sponsor of Submarine (SM) Command Systems (CMS) an independent service delivering objective assessment and assurance that SM CMS will be fit for purpose and thus acceptable for entry or re-entry into service. 2. To continuously review the level of SM engineering assurance required to support Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) of SM CMS. 4 The SM CMS3 is to: 1. Implement MCTA trials policy and conduct Harbour / Sea trials and inspections on SM CMS and associated equipments fitted in submarines and shore development and training facilities, and draft subsequent reports and signals for release. 2. Remain conversant with all SM CMS and equipments keeping up to date with the latest information (including technical literature and courses as deemed necessary), fit plans and reports. 3. Assist in the provision of support to relevant Project Teams (PTs) in all aspects of the System Acceptance (SA) process described in the AOF, particularly with respect to the maintenance of trials requirements and procedures, following trials experience and studies of specifications, drawings etc. 4. Support operation of submarine / weapon tracking and data recording equipment during Spearfish weapon firings as required by FOST SM and DES SM-CS-SysDsgn. 5. To assist in the creation and maintenance of a working environment that encourages team members to achieve their full potential in the work place. Pay will be between £37,861.68 and £44,314.80 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7 OF THE WEAPONS ENGINEERING (SUBMARINER) SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE MCTA SM OME2 WITHIN VICTORY BUILDING HM NAVAL BASE PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1751839 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of the Weapons Engineering (Submariner) specialisation to serve as the MCTA SM OME2 within Victory Building HM Naval Base Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to Captain MCTA through SM CMS SO3, SM SO2 and Cdr WS the job purpose of the SM OME2 is to provide efficient, effective and objective assessment of the installation and performance of Weapon Handling and Launch Systems / Discharge Systems (WHLS / WHDS) and Ordnance Munitions & Explosive (OME) safety in HM Submarines. The task includes assessment of both new and legacy systems and any associated shore support and training facilities, and is conducted using the guidance provided in DBR 9463 and the Acquisition Operating Framework (AOF). His objectives are: 1. To provide to the User and Sponsor of Submarine (SM) WHLS/WHDS equipments an independent service delivering objective assessment and assurance that SM WHLS / WHDS equipments will be fit for purpose and thus acceptable for entry or re-entry into service. 2. To continuously review the level of SM engineering assurance required to support Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) of SM WHLS / WHDS equipments. 3. To provide evidence to the Platform Duty Holder (PDH) and assurance to the Operating Duty Holder (ODH) as part of the explosives permissioning process, onboard submarines. The SM OME2 is to: 1. Implement MCTA trials policy and conduct Harbour/Sea trials and inspections on SM WHLS/WHDS and associated equipments fitted in submarines and shore development and training facilities, and draft subsequent reports and signals. 2. Remain conversant with all Submarine WHLS / WHDS and equipments keeping up to date with the latest information (including technical literature and courses as deemed necessary), fit plans and reports. 3. Assist in the provision of support to relevant Project Teams (PTs) in all aspects of the System Acceptance (SA) process described in the AOF, particularly with respect to the 5 maintenance of trials requirements and procedures, following trials experience and studies of specifications, drawings etc. 4. To assist in providing evidence to the Platform Duty Holder and assurance to the Operating Duty Holder as part of the explosives permissioning process, onboard submarines. 5. Assist in the creation and maintenance of a working environment that encourages team members to achieve their full potential in the work place. Pay will be between £37,861.68 and £44,314.80 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF2 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING ON FULL TIME RESERVES SERVICE (FULL COMMITMENT) (FTRS(FC)) AS THE DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS CENTRE SO3 OPS TRG 2 AT RAF HALTON – REF No 1468673 A vacancy has arisen for an OF2 of any specialisation to serve as the Defence Media Operations Centre SO3 OPS TRG 2 at RAF HALTON on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The Unit Role is to provide direct support to UK military operations, undertake capacity building, deliver individual joint M&C training, education and consultancy for the UK Armed Forces and MOD civil servants and to assure collective media training, in order to protect the MOD’s reputation and enhance operational credibility and effectiveness. Accountable to the JFC-JIAG SO2 Trg Del the role of the SO3 OPS TRG2 is the delivery of Media Operations capability and training worldwide, held at high readiness. His/her responsibilities are: 1. To be held at high readiness R1/2. Conduct worldwide Media Operations as directed by DMC and JFC in accordance with current UK Media Operations Doctrine, Policy and Practice. 2. Undertake any media role within JFHQ iaw the exercise or operational requirement to include Combat Camera Team leader. 3. Deliver Media and Communications (M&C) courses including the Defence Communicators Course (DCC); the Media Skills Course (MSC) and operational media training iaw enduring and contingent liabilities. 4. Conduct training design and delivery of bespoke M&C training for senior UK officers and nominated Defence spokespersons. 5. Surge into any Afghan Media Operations Centre SO3 role as required. 6. Deliver media skills training and act as media advisor to the Defence Academy in support of HCSC, ACSC and RCDS. 7. Contribute to capacity building through media consultancy and training iaw the International Engagement Strategy. 8. Act as SME for the identification and conduct of Continuous Improvement of all M&C training. Pay will be between £38,463.12 and £45,741.12 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF2 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS HQ INFORMATION MANAGER AT RM POOLE – REF No 1676765 A vacancy has arisen for an OF2 of any Specialisation to serve as HQ Information Manager (HQ IM) at RM Poole on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The HQ IM is responsible for defining and supervising the processes necessary to manage and develop the Unit’s information requirements. 6 His/her main duties are to: 1. Deploy as Chief IM in support of the RM POOLE TGHQ and Stand-by TGHQ on both enduring and contingent operations 2. Co-ordinate and manage the RM POOLE Information Management (IM) plan. 3. Co-ordinate and manage the RM POOLE IM information flow. 4. Co-ordinate and manage the RM POOLE IM activities (meetings, working groups). 5. Co-ordinate and manage unit IM training needs. 6. Manage and direct changes to IM processes. 7. Manage, direct and support RM POOLE Assistant Information Managers (AI Mgrs) and Information Support Officers (ISO). 8. Directly engage with System Managers with relation to IM/IS/IT/IX integrated, UKSF and Modwide projects. 9. Directly engage with Unit Security Officer (USO) to develop, implement and monitor effective information protection measures. 10. Directly engage with I Mgrs of other units in order to share knowledge and advance the evolution of Defence-wide IM structures. 11. Directly engage with RM POOLE AI Mgrs and ISO staff and work together to identify areas of information overload, duplication, or weakness and manage corrective action procedures. 12. Sec duties for RM POOLE IM meetings and actively encourage development of information exchange and liaison meetings with similar groups within other tri-service formations, in particular with UKSF, including US SOCOM. 13. Actively encourage integration of IM practices and systems within all staff divisions J1-J9 within the service. Pay will be between £33,928.20 and £40,348.08 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR OF2 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE NAVAL PERSONNEL TEAM(RESERVES) (NPT(RES)) SO3 INFORMATION MANAGER (IM) IN WEST BATTERY, WHALE ISLAND, PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1808301 A vacancy has arisen for an OF2 of any specialisation to serve as the NPT(Res) SO3 IM on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS) within West Battery, Whale Island, Portsmouth. Directly accountable to the reserves branch Manager the primary purpose of the SO3 IM is to monitor and maintain Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) data applicable to the Maritime Reserves, whilst ensuring its accuracy and completeness in order to enforce rigorous JPA processes. This data will ultimately be used to provide extracts and reports based on live JPA data which is as accurate as possible. His/her secondary purposes are to: a. Provide routine scheduled monthly monitoring statistical output for the Maritime Reserves. b. Act as focal point for Management Information (MI) matters related to the Maritime Reserve. c. Liaise with external authorities, as required, to satisfy MI requests related to their core business. 7 d. Provide advice and assistance to the Maritime Reserve community on Information Management and Information Exploitation. e. Support the Reserves Branch Manager to deliver a bespoke modelling process for the Royal Naval Reserve. f. Provide Internal Communications support to DACOS(BM) as required. g. Provide support to SO1 Res CM, Project Firefly and CMR as agreed by Res BM. Pay will be between £33,928.20 and £40,348.08 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7 OF ME SPECIALISATION SERVING AS TECH 2 ELECTRICAL SECTION CPOET ON HMS BRISTOL IN WHALE ISLAND PORTS MOUTH – REF No 1118760 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of ME Specialisation to serve as Tech 2 Electrical section CPOET on HMS Bristol in Whale Island Portsmouth on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to the Technical Officer (TO) he/she is responsible for those duties that are allocated to him by the TO including: a) He is to act as Divisional Officer for ME Junior Ratings as directed b) The upkeep and maintenance, including planned maintenance of: Main Generator, Switchboards and Breaker Rooms; a. Domestics, including laundry and calorifiers. b. Emergency Generator batteries c. Fire Detection and Emergency Lighting d. Internal and External Communications. c) The training of all ME Junior Ratings as required by the TO including switchboard training for duty watch personnel d) The tasking of all ME Electrical Section Junior Ratings in their daily duties. e) The daily checking of the defect log and the timely rectification of all defects. f) The compilation of all Section defect lists and production of WAFs/S340 for external contactor defect repair Pay will be between £29, 728.80 and £38, 702.88 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF2 OR OF3 OF THE AE (O) SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE MAINTENANCE TEST OBSERVER (MTO) AT RNAS CULDROSE – REF No 1125967 A vacancy has arisen for an OF2 or OF3 of the AE (O) specialisation to serve as the Maintenance Test Observer (MTO) at RNAS Culdrose on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to CDR AE the primary purpose of the MTO is to act as a lead user across the Air Station to drive up Weapon System Effectiveness on all RW platforms, to understand system limitations and performance, liaising with RNAS CULDROSE unit’s observers, Project Teams, EC and industry, with the explicit target of improving operational capability in support of the CULDROSE Mission. His/her secondary purposes are: a. To provide a station focal point for WSE tracking and Issues. 8 b. To chair the ASW working group. c. To support command in assessing the stations operational capability. d. To assist the MTP(MER) in conducting the formal test flying of all Merlin aircraft parented by RNAS CULDROSE and nominated JHC aircraft, whilst allotted to Merlin Depth Maintenance Facility. e. To provide conduct for the mission system aspects of all Merlin annual Maintenance Test Flights. f. To ensure the employment of correct procedures and engineering practices for Maintenance Test Flying and analysis at RNAS CULDROSE and GANNET SAR Flt g. To provide quality assurance to ensure that all aircraft delivered to and from MDMF, are in an acceptable condition. h. To act as the acceptance test Observer on behalf of the Merlin PT to accept (or otherwise) all aircraft/modifications delivered from industry. i. To maintain the mission system flight test procedures in order to test the latest equipment capabilities. j. To provide Navy Command with an airworthiness assessment of Merlin aircraft prior to acceptance from industry. k. To act as the focal point for all Merlin Mk2 Mission system issues, liaising with the Merlin PT and industry as required. Pay will be between £38,463.12 and £58,025.04 per annum depending on increment level. increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7 OF THE ME SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE MARITIME ACQUISITION ORGANISATION (MTAO) FTU REQUIREMENTS 1 ETME IN HMS COLLINGWOOD, FAREHAM – REF No 1650696 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of the ME specialisation to serve as the Maritime Acquisition Organisation (MTAO) FTU Requirements 1 (REQ 1) ETME in HMS COLLINGWOOD, Fareham on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The FTU REQ 1 is the maritime lead unit for future capabilities courseware development conducting training and instructional design activities and media development required to develop new-to-service courses. The FTU also provides advice and consultancy on emerging synthetic technologies across the RN domain, acting as a principal consultant for the research and development of technology based training (TBT) solutions, e-Learning, and other media developments to meet the requirements of a VMF. His/ her primary purpose is to manage the construction of all ME courses, ensuring timely delivery of data and technical support to develop FTU courses by declared RFTD. His/her principle tasks are to: Act as the sole SME to FTU Courseware Developers wrt all ME equipment and courses. Act on behalf of ME SO3 as the ME technical advisor during QA processes. Maintain a detailed understaffing of modern ME equipment, processes and systems applicable to current FTU projects. Manage S2022/safety updates to course material. Act as the conduit between DSMarE, SS, ACA and FTU to ensure coherence of concurrent projects. 9 Provide SME advice on synthetic training solutions to the FTU Media organisation. Contribute to key stakeholder forums and other FTU related working groups as directed by FTU ME SO3. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars and similar events to support FTU business aims. Pay will be between £29,782.80 and £38,702.88 per annum depending on increment level and pay spine. ,676.84 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR 7 OF THE WEAPONS ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS WEAPONS TRIALS MINOR WAR VESSELS 3 (MPH3) IN VICTORY BUILDING, HMNB PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1750718 A vacancy has arisen for OR7 of the Weapons Engineering specialisation to serve as the MPH3 in Victory Building, HM Naval Base Portsmouth on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). MCTA is the Royal Navy’s equipment capability assurance organisation. Led by a Captain RN, supported by 2 department commanders and a Band B2 civil servant, MCTA provides a range of maritime trials, assessment and assurance services in order to deliver independent capability assurance to the maritime domain of the MoD. The Weapon Trials teams support the ‘Introduction into Service’ and ‘System Acceptance’ processes laid down in the Acquisition Management System (AMS) documentation and SSP53, and as expanded in BR 9463. They also make objective appraisals of the installation, capability and performance standards of weapons systems and equipment during and after combat system updates and platform upkeep periods. Maritime Force Capability Assurance is also supported by MCTA to provide the Commanding Officer and his team with a clearer understanding of the real time capabilities of their platform and also provide Navy Command further insight as to how each platform contributes to the overall effectiveness of a Task Group. Accountable to the MPH SO3 the MPH 3’s purpose is to conduct maritime force capabilities assurance, inspections and trials in Mine warfare, patrol and Hydrographic (MPH) Vessels. Pay will be between £34,720.32 and £40,638.00 per annum depending on increment level. VACANCY FOR AN OF 3 OF THE ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR SPECIALISATION SERVING AS A INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR WITHIN THE DEFENCE ACADEMY SHRIVENHAM REF No 1710946 A vacancy has arisen for an OF3 of the Engineering Instructor specialisation to serve as an Information Management Instructor within the Defence Academy Shrivenham on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The Defence Academy role is to develop and deliver high quality, training, research and advice in Technology & Acquisition, Leadership, Management, Language and Culture in order to enhance the delivery of Defence capability. The role of the SO2 IM Training and Education is to: 1. Instruct/lecture on Defence Information Management (IM) Courses. 2. Design, develop and maintain training material for selected Defence IM Courses. 3. Advise staff on Defence Systems Approach to Training. 4. Liaise with Course Sponsors on course requirements and SOTT. 5. Manage of specified IM Courses; establishing and monitoring course content and delivery, 10 allocation of students to courses and implementing internal validation. 6. Establish and maintaining currency on core Information Management Applications. 7. Carry out Defence Academy establishment duties as directed. Pay will be between £42,314.16 and £50,67685 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF2 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE PSYA SO3 IA MARITIME (MAR) IN THE JOINT CYBER UNIT (RESERVES) (JCU(RES)) IN JAGO ROAD HM NAVAL BASE PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1842801 A vacancy has arisen for an OF2 of any specialisation to serve as the PSYA SO3 IA MAR JCU(Res) in Jago Road HM Naval base Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The Jt IA Unit (R) provides expertise in computer and network operations in order to assure the protection of commanders' information and assist in the exploitation, for forensic purposes, of designated networks, systems and IT. Accountable to the NAVY PSYA-INFOSY SO1 the SO3 IA Mar JCU(R) has the following responsibilities: 1. To Command the Reserve IA sub-unit 2. To provide direction and oversight in UK and abroad of sub-unit tasking and projects, technical standards and capability 3. Be the POC for HQ JFCyG/JCU(R) tasking coordination 4. To provide operational management, direction and leadership in the conduct of activities throughout UK and abroad 5. Be responsible for the issue of an annual Training Directive and Management Plan 6. Prepare annual reports for subordinates as 1RO and 2RO 7. Participate in Joint Cyber Reserve Selection Boards as required 8. Attend JCU(R) and JFCyG conferences and O Groups as required 9. Undertake regular Liaison with all other IA units to ensure common best working practices are maintained. 10. Liaise with HQ JCU(R) as required on development of sub-unit personnel 11. Ensure that sub-unit task capability matches the stakeholders' requirements Pay will be between £38,847.84 and £46,198.56 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR6 OF THE MARINE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE STORES AND CBRNDC POET ONBOARD HMS BRISTOL AT WHALE ISLAND PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1118790 A vacancy has arisen for an OR6 of the Marine Engineering specialisation to serve as the Stores and CBRNDC POET onboard HMS BRISTOL at Whale Island Portsmouth on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The Stores and CBRNDC POET is accountable to the Technical Officer (TO) and is responsible for those duties that are allocated to him by the TO including: a) Acting as Divisional Senior Rating for the Junior Ratings as directed. b) The administration for all bulk liquids held onboard ensuring that safety regulations are complied with at all times. 11 c) The day to day running of the Shipwrights Section and the completion of all defects and maintenance on the sewage treatment and holding systems, ventilation systems, HFW/CFW systems, and hull and structure. d) The daily checking of the defect log and the timely completion of defect e) He is responsible to the TO for matters concerning Naval Stores f) The upkeep and maintenance, including planned maintenance of: i Firefighting equipment including EDBA and EEBD ii Pumping and flooding equipment g) The compilation of all Section defect lists and production of WAFs/S340 for external contactor defect repair His/her secondary duties are to: a) Carry out the Duty of OOD including the requirement of CRB clearance for the supervision on under 18 trainees and cadets. b) Carry out the Duties and responsibilities of the Section CPOET in his absence. Pay will be between £29,311.08 and £33,045.00 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR6 OF THE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE LIFTING PLANT EXAMINATION UNIT (LPEU) SENIOR RATE IN HM NAVAL BASE DEVONPORT PLYMOUTH – REF No 1747071 A vacancy has arisen for an OR6 of the Engineering specialisation to serve as the Lifting Plant Examination Unit Senior Rate on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to the LPEU Manager the primary purpose of the LPEU Senior Rate is to deliver lifting plant test and examination support alongside industrial partners, as directed by military or civilian line management. Support will be delivered as part of a Fleet Time Support Period (FTSP) or for Unprogrammed Work (UPW) such as OPDEF rectification. By its nature UPW may require occasional out of hours and weekend work. Any out of hours cover would be confined within Devonport Dockyard and recompense delivered as Time of in Lieu (TOIL). His/her secondary purpose is to act as a Divisional Senior Rate as directed by the RNTM. To be employed as directed by the RNTM on suitable local engineering based tasks if LPEU services are not required. To be actively involved in activities that will enhance personnel development alongside other team members. The LPEU Senior Rate is: a. To plan, supervise and carryout engineering support to ships utilising personnel as nominated by Line Manager IAW service line agreement. b. Ensure all subordinates maintain the highest standards of discipline, dress and timekeeping. c. Supervise subordinate ratings to ensure completion of work schedule in accordance with the FTSP plan. d. Supervise un-programmed work as required by line manager. e. To ensure all personnel are aware of and adhere to current Health and Safety regulations. f. To ensure all personnel are aware of and adhere to current Quality Management System. 12 g. To liaise directly with external authorities to achieve their purpose. h. To deputise for line management when ordered. The following tasks ensure the delivery of the secondary role: a. Act as Divisional SR to personnel for the duration of their time as a support team member, liaising with their Divisional Officer as required. b. Attend termly divisional briefings to remain up to date with current divisional policy. Pay will be between £26,856.00 and £33,046.00 per annum depending on increment level and pay spine. A VACANCY FOR AN OR4 OF THE REGULATING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS A LEADING REGULATOR – ROYAL NAVY POLICE HEADQUARTERS EASTERN (RNPHQ(E)) IN PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1676204 A vacancy has arisen for an OR4 of the Regulating specialisation to serve as a Leading Regulator – Royal Navy Police Headquarters Eastern (RNPHQ(E)) in Portsmouth on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to the NPM through the Chain of Command for delivery of their Primary Purpose and Secondary purposes; the LReg RNPHQ(E) primary purposes are: a. Support to NPM by ensuring the maintenance of discipline and good order of the Service Community. b. Investigation and detection of criminal and disciplinary offences in accordance with established RNP procedures and statutory requirements. c. REDCAP/COPPERS/JPA operator d. To conduct Level 1 and 2 Criminal and Disciplinary investigations. e. To carry out pro-active RN Policing Patrols as directed. f. To undertake policing duties and activity as directed. g. To supervise personnel under summary punishments. h. To be Duty Provost (Operations) when directed. i. To conduct Travelling Escort duties. j. To conduct daily MT inspections of RNP vehicles. k. To conduct duties as detailed by the Duty Police (Operations). l. To act as Watch Leader as required. m. To conduct Custodial duties as directed. n. To be the Duty Unit Investigator/Crime Scene Investigator as required. o. To conduct administrative and extraneous duties as required. p. To collate evidence for and compile RNP reports. q. To conduct tasking as directed. 13 His/her secondary purposes are: a. Duties as Crime Reduction Officer (if qualified). b. Security and husbandry of RNPHQ(E). c. MOSS Team Site User and Administrator. The LReg is responsible for: a. Deterring, investigating and detecting criminal and disciplinary offences in accordance with established RNP procedures and statutory requirements. b. To ensure the proper conduct of all investigations into alleged criminal and disciplinary offences, conducted within the Unit, ensuring each is managed in accordance with established RNP procedures and statutory requirements. c. To ensure, whilst on watch, all potential RNP recruits are supervised and mentored during their period of NPM Assessment. d. To be ‘in date’ for Personal Safety Training, OPS and RNFT. e. Directing and supervising subordinate RNP/Assesses employed on any duties associated with their purposes. Pay will be between £24,609.36 and £29,692.20 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR4 OF THE REGULATING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS A LEADING REGULATOR ROYAL NAVY POLICE HEADQUARTERS (RNPHQ(W)) IN PLYMOUTH – REF No 1676148 A vacancy has arisen for an OR4 of the Regulating specialisation to serve as a Leading Regulator Royal Navy Police Headquarters (RNPHQ(W)) in Plymouth on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to the NPM for delivery of his/her primary and secondary purposes, the LReg RNPHQ(W) primary purposes are the maintenance of the moral component of ‘Operational Capability’. The primary is achieved by: a) Support to the Command by ensuring the maintenance of discipline and good order of the Ship’s Company. b) Investigation and detection of criminal and disciplinary offences in accordance with established RNP procedures and statutory requirements. His/her secondary purposes are: a) To conduct Level 1 and 2 Criminal and Disciplinary investigations. b) To carry out pro-active RN Police Response Patrols as directed by the TC&G of AOR Establishments, SFA’s and surrounding Night Time Economies. c) To utilise the NIM to develop intelligence opportunities as appropriate d) To undertake summary hearing duties as directed. e) To supervise personnel under summary punishments. f) To be Duty Provost (Operations) when directed. g) To conduct daily MT inspections of RNP vehicles. 14 h) To conduct duties as detailed by the Duty Provost (Operations). i) To act as Watch Leader as required. j) To conduct Custodial duties as directed. k) To be a REDCAP/COPPERS/JPA In-putter as required. l) To be the Duty Unit Investigator/Crime Scene Investigator as required. m) To conduct administrative and extraneous duties as required. n) To collate evidence for and compile RNP reports. o) To conduct additional tasks as required. The LReg is responsible for: a) Deterring, investigating and detecting criminal and disciplinary offences in accordance with established RNP procedures and statutory requirements. b) Proper conduct of all investigations into alleged criminal and disciplinary offences, conducted within the Unit, ensuring each is managed in accordance with established RNP procedures and statutory requirements. c) To ensure, whilst on watch, all potential RNP recruits are supervised and mentored during their period of NPM Assessment. d) To be ‘in date’ for Personal Safety Training, OPS, RNFT, 1st Aid and All Arms Custody Course. e) Directing and supervising subordinate RNP/Assesses employed on any duties associated with their purposes. Pay will be between £24,690.36 and £29,692.20 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7 OF THE WEAPONS ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE WPN EVAL-G2 GUNNERY ANALYSIS OFFICER (GAO) IN PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1751870 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of the Weapons Engineering specialisation to serve as the Wpn EvalG2 Gunnery Analysis Officer in Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Responsible to the Captain MCTA, through Wpn Eval C1, and Cdr WE-SO1 the Wpn EVAL-G2 GAO key responsibilities are to assist in management of the Gunnery Analysis Section, and to direct Section resources in the task of data reduction, and the performance assessment of Gunnery systems. To oversee the improvement of existing procedures, and development of data reduction and assessment techniques for current and future weapon systems. • Analyse all firing practices of for RN Gunnery Systems iaw BR 9274 ensuring that data reduction and analysis is completed to the required standards of accuracy and practice reports are issued within CSA time scales. • To determine the results for MV calibrations, analyse and report the ballistic correction to be applied by the ship. • Investigate improvements to, and development of, data reduction and assessment procedures in consultation with subject matter experts. • For assessment system development, ensure User Requirement Specifications are raised and ensure formal acceptance is undertaken. 15 • Advising on operational, material and training matters relating to gunnery systems. • Briefing Flag, and Ships Staffs on the conduct and recording aspects of gunnery practices, which will require the post holder to go to sea on occasions. • Contributing to Fleet, NATO and Allied publications on gunnery matters by routinely reviewing and, where necessary, recommending updates to relevant operational, tactical, training and assessment documentation. • Co-ordinating the production of analytical data and comment on gun systems for the Surface Flotilla Weapon Practice quarterly and Annual Summaries. • Maintaining the gunnery recording, and analysis forms on behalf of Navy Command • Maintaining a database of gunnery practices results. • To undertake the instruction of the following courses in Assessment and Analysis techniques in accordance with the NRTA service level agreement: IPWO(A) and IPWO(B) The instruction of PWO(A) students in: Pertinent gunnery topics. GSA8 and GSA9 system setting up for NGS. Recording, assessment and analysis of gunnery practices. Pay will be between £31,215.24 and £37,232.88 per annum depending on increment level. VACANCIES FOR 2 X OR7 OF THE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION AS TRAINING DESIGN ANALYSTS (TDA) WITHIN HMS SULTAN IN GOSPORT – REF Nos 1765284, 1765283 2 x vacancies have arisen for an OR7 of the Engineering specialisation to serve as Training Design Analysts within HMS SULTAN in Gosport on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Directly accountable to DSMarE-TrgDev the primary purpose of the TDA is to lead and manage projects allocated by the Training Design Manager through the DSMarE Document Upkeep Plan. His/her secondary purposes are to: a. Design training documentation for newly identified training. b. Carry out periodic reviews of existing training documentation as required. c. Analyse OPS presented by TRA to ensure that the appropriate level of prescribed information is included. Challenge the requirements within OPS where they appear unfounded or excessive. d. Early and continual engagement with TRA to influence the development and provision of an optimised training solution. e. Develop FTS to fulfil the OPS in accordance with DSAT QS and DTSM 1 applying the appropriate methods of format, content and quality. f. Early and continual engagement with DTE (Training / Course Design) to ensure the defined training solution meets the needs of the TRA. g. Act as a focal point for external agencies to provide Branch / Trade subject matter expertise. h. Undertake role-specific training (formal and on-the-job) to establish and maintain core 16 competencies. i. Identify opportunities for training compression, harmonisation, rationalisation and distribution. j. Monitor relevant courses to maintain accreditation requirements iaw tri-Service and single Service policies. Pay will be between £29,728.80 and £38,702.88 per annum depending on increment level and pay spine. VACANCY FOR AN OR6/OR7 OF THE WARFARE SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE OPERATIONS ROOM SUPERVISOR (ORS) ON THE MINE WARFARE BATTLE STAFF IN UKMCC BAHRAIN – REF No 1822256 A vacancy has arisen for an OR6/OR7 (CPO/PO or equivalent) of the Warfare specialisation to serve as the Operations Room Supervisor (ORS) on the Mine Warfare Battle Staff in Bahrain on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The Operations Room Supervisors (ORS) are nominally augmentees, 3 in number RN or RNR Mine Warfare Senior Rates, organised into three watches which form the Current Operations Cell in support of the permanent Battle Staff. The ORS supervises the Operations Room Assistant (ORA) within the watch and assists the BWC in the management of the Operations Room in order to maintain the current operational picture. Accountable to the Battle Watch Captain (BWC) (SO2/3 N3), his/her primary purpose is to assist the BWC in the maintenance of the Recognised MCM Picture and to assist in the formulation of tasking and in the production of tasking orders and co-ordination signals for current operations (up to 24 hours). Maintain a 24 hour watchkeeping roster. His/her secondary purpose is to maintain MTSS(R) information ensuring that it remains up to date and presents the current Mine Warfare situation. The ORS’s primary responsibilities are to: a. Supervise the routines within the Operations Room. b. Assist the BWC in the drafting of all MCM Signals. c. Update the MTSS information under the direction of the CPOOMW. d. Maintain the Narrative Log for muster and signing by the BWC at the end of each watch. e. Maintain the Master Signal File, filing the working copies of signals in the relevant logs. f. Ensure the Operations Room State boards are maintained and kept up to date at all times. g. Assist the CPOOMW to set up the Operations Room when so required. h. Muster all the Classified Books between 2000-0000. i. In the absence of CPOOMW, advise the BWC of the effect on MCM operations of MCM OPDEFs within individual assets. j. In the absence of SO3 HM, obtain and interpret weather forecasts from CSS and present during the Command Brief. Employment Schedule: FGen process, PDT and validation based in UK : 3-4 months prior to deployment. Deployment based in Bahrain : 6 months. Leave : 2 months on recovery from theatre. 17 Timings are approximate due to flexibility in FGen start dates, actual handover and deployment dates and any leave taken during FGen and Deployment phases. Applicants should meet the following criteria: Pay will be between £30,445.68 and £43,875.96 per annum depending on increment level and pay spine. A VACANCY FOR OF2/OF3 OF THE ENGINEERING SM SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE SSMP TRAINING MANAGER SO3 IN PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1763797 A vacancy has arisen for an OF2/OF3 of the Engineering SM specialisation to serve as the SSMP Training Manager SO3 on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Reporting to SSMP-PROJ 1 MAN, the SSMP-TRNGPROJ will manage the training aspects of the SSMP constituent structural and training change Project. This Project is focused on a re-designing manpower structures and training delivery to support the Successor Transition into Service and the steady state thereafter. The SSMP-TRNGPROJ will manage the training element within the Project Office on behalf of the Project Manager. SSMP-TRNGPROJ will contribute the training aspects of submissions, reports and documentation in support of the SSMP Programme Board and other Project meetings as required by the Project Manager. In particular, the post is responsible to SSMP-PROJ 1 MAN for: • Leading on the training aspects of the SSMP structural and training change programme providing the specialist technical training knowledge to ensure successful project outcomes. • Liaising with associated and linked programmes notably the SM Training Capability and Project FARADAY. • To be the principal point of contact with the Training design and planning departments of associated training establishments. Working through FOST and HRTSG to implement changes in RNSMS and DSMarE as required. • Liaising with Navy PfO, SEC EC, DScrutiny, FinMilCap(Nuc) and others as required ensuring that any Business Cases are written and submitted in accordance with current doctrine to enable timely approval. The SSMP-TRNGPROJ is also responsible for: • Management of the Training element of the SSMP Structures and Training Project: • Liaising with the training authorities to ensure coherent and coordinated outcome – notably ensuring that training delivery as required by SSMP is consistent with the future state delivered under SMCOS and SMTC. • Providing SME advice and support to inform, guide and influence the development of the project. • Liaising with FOST, HRTSG and Training Establishments to develop the training plans necessary to enable the future training state required by SSMP. Primary Purpose Activities In order to discharge the responsibilities assigned to this post, the following activities are performed: • Understanding the training implications of the SSMP futures manpower structures communicating the impact of these changes to training authorities. 18 • Leading the Training Line of Development on behalf of SSMP to design training systems that match the required SSMP end state. • Managing SSMP Project Training Working Groups as required and ensuring timely reporting of Training development to the Project Manager. • Collating supporting reports from inter-related and supporting training elements preparing project submissions to higher authority as directed. Pay will be between £33,928.20 and £51,183.72 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7/OR9 OF THE MARINE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION AS THE MODSAP WO(COM) IN HM NAVAL BASE CLYDE – REF No 1836032 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7/OR9 of the Marine Engineering specialisation to serve as the MODSAP WO(COM) at HM Naval Base Clyde on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The WO (COM) will be required to act as the UK single point of contact for all engineering support matters relating the RSNF AL JAWF Class post design support contract. The post is to be allocated 1 x RN SRMH as platform manager in addition to AJC tasking. He/she will be responsible for: a. Operating the MOD Operations Support Toolkit (software) by managing an RN SRMH and providing read across to the AJC MCMV. b. Monitor SANDOWN CLASS Availability and Reliability data (ARM) and use it to inform the Hunter Project Post Design Working Group (PDSWG). c. Maintaining a good working knowledge of updated RN procedures and publications, e.g. defect reporting, (Safety) Technical Instructions, documentation and maintenance regimes to inform the PC/RSNF RDC. d. Providing a dedicated single point of contact (SPOC) from whom the KSA-based team can seek platform advice and answers. e. Provide access to OEM obsolescence data and equipment issues specifically related to RN ships operations with in the Persian Gulf environment. f. Have visibility of UK MOD pricing for the purposed costed proposal comparisons. g. Provide access to class safety reports. Pay will be between £34,720.32 and £43,927.68 per annum depending on rank and increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR6/OR7 OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE COORD IA MAR JCU(R) IN HMNB PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1835153 A vacancy has arisen for an OR6/OR7 of the Communications and Information Systems specialisation to serve as the Coord IA Mar JCU(R) in HMNB Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to the Navy PSYA InfoSY SO1 the Coord IA Mar is responsible for: Deputising for the OC as required to provide full time deployable ops capability, including liaison with the JFCyG/JCU(R) Ops desk throughout UK and abroad Maintaining currency with operational and mobilisation procedures to facilitate and lead deployment of team members 19 Managing, organising and planning all requirements for unit equipment including stores/exchanges in UK and abroad Maintaining the Equipment Care standards and advise the OC accordingly Maintaining the Modification Register and Publications library Maintaining and controlling all the DII laptops, operational laptops and other computer equipment held by the sub-unit Maintaining the UAMS (Ammunition) account as required Carrying out any maintenance work on unit operational computer equipment in UK or abroad as directed Accounting for all unit equipment in UK and abroad in accordance with current regulations Unit Accommodation Stores representative when liaising with HQ JFCyG/JCU(R) Unit Equality and Diversity (E&D) advisor when liaising with HQ JFCyG/JCU(R) Assisting the OPS WO with training as required Carrying out any additional tasks as directed by the OC Pay will be between £29,311.08 and £35,459.88 per annum depending on rate and increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7 OF WEAPONS ENGINEERING (SUBMARINER) SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE MCTA SM SENSORS IN VICTORY BUILDING HM NAVAL BASE PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1750774 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of the Weapons Engineering (Submariner) specialisation to serve as the MCTA SM SENSORS in Victory Building HM Naval Base Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to Captain MCTA through SM CIS SO3, SM SO2 and Cdr WS for the conduct of his professional duties. The SM Sensors is to provide efficient, effective and objective assessment of the installation and performance of Sensors Systems in HM Submarines. The task includes assessment of both new and legacy systems and any associated shore support and training facilities, and is conducted using the guidance provided in DBR 9463 and the Acquisition Operating Framework (AOF). His objectives are – 1. To provide to the User and Sponsor of Submarine (SM) Sensors Systems an independent service delivering objective assessment and assurance that SM Sensors will be fit for purpose and thus acceptable for entry or re-entry into service. 2. To continuously review the level of SM engineering assurance required to support Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) of SM Sensors. He is to: 1. Implement MCTA trials policy and conduct Harbour/Sea trials and inspections on SM Sensors and associated equipments fitted in submarines and shore development and training facilities, and draft subsequent reports and signals. 2. Remain conversant with all SM Sensors and equipments keeping up to date with the latest information (including technical literature and courses as deemed necessary), fit plans and reports. 3. Assist in the provision of support to relevant Project Teams (PTs) in all aspects of the System Acceptance (SA) process described in the AOF, particularly with respect to the maintenance of trials requirements and procedures, following trials experience and studies of specifications, drawings etc. 4. To assist in the creation and maintenance of a working environment that encourages team members to achieve their full potential in the work place. 20 Pay will be between £34,039.44 and £44,314.80 per annum depending on increment level. VACANCY FOR AN OF3 OF THE ENGINEERING SM SPECIALISATION AS THE NAVY FOST UNDER WATER TRAINING CAPABILITY –PROJECT MANAGER 02 (UWTC - PM 02) – REF No 1731510. A vacancy has arisen at Navy FOST between Portsmouth, Plymouth and Scotland for a Lt Cdr (MESM) serving on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) FTRS (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) as the UWTC – PM 02. Working to the UWTC-SO1 in NCHQ as a team member of the UWTC Programme (with Team Leader based in Abbey Wood), this post will manage the UWTC subordinate project to ensure effective and successful transition of elements of Phase 2 & 3 submarine training currently delivered at DSMarE to within the training envisioned to be delivered from 1 Jan 2018 by the UWTC at HMNB Clyde. A key deliverable of the training transition will be the re-baselining of training necessary to support the ASTUTE and Successor SSBN Classes putting in place the training design, delivery and support mechanisms by which training can be sustained and meet the ACNS(Trng) vision – Flexible, Adaptable and Effective – into the future. In particular, the post is responsible to UWTC-SO1 for: • To act as Business Change Manager for the DSMarE element of UWTC. • Management of the DSMarE move project. • Management of the transition from the current training support contract (DCTT) to the new training support structure under UWTC. • Definition of the Requirement to re-baseline DSMarE training to meet the ASTUTE and Successor training needs. • Management of the move of training equipment from DSMarE to UWTC liaising with parent DE&S project teams. • Management of the move of trainers and instructors from DSMarE to UWTC. • Tracking and realisation of business change benefits. • Support to UWTC PM01 as required. • Focal point for liaison activity between the UWTC Programme and DSMarE. The NAVY-FOST-UWTC-PM02 SO2 post is accountable for his primary purpose to UWTC-SO1. Primary Purpose Responsibilities The NAVY-FOST-UWTC-PM02 is responsible for: - Acting as lead within the UWTC for: -- business change management of the move of specified elements of DSMarE -- benefits realisation management of the move of specified elements of DSMarE. -- risk management and issue resolution. -- quality management. Ensuring that the DSMarE move Project plan is consistent and coherent with the UWTC Programme plan. Providing SME advice and support to inform, guide and influence the development of the UWTC. Primary Purpose Activities In order to discharge the responsibilities assigned to this post, the following activities are performed: Utilising existing and planned studies to define the baseline against which career and individual training will be delivered within the UWTC. Defining the delta which exists against 21 current training provision and identifying the changes in equipment, personnel and support necessary to realise the UWTC end state. Managing, with the support of UWTC commercial and financial staff, the effective transition to a UWTC coherent solution for training design, delivery and support as replacement for the existing DCTT contract. Creation and maintenance of Project documentation, including Project Management Plan, Assumptions and Risk Registers, Cost Model and Benefits Register. Contributing to Programme level documentation including Systems and User Requirements Documents and the Through Life Management Plan. Ensuring that Project level Benefits, Costs, Risks and Assumptions are appropriately reported to the Programme Office. Development of the DSMarE Move Plan to enable efficient relocation of required equipment and personnel from DSMarE to UWTC. Ensure coherent capture of infrastructure requirements resulting from DSMarE relocation which can be communicated to Navy Infra enabling effective DIO delivery. Basic pay will be between £42,737.40 and £51,183.72 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR OR7 OF THE MARINE OR WEAPONS ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING SERVICES GROUP (HRTSG) JOB ANALYSIS ENGINEERING 2 (JA ENG2) IN JERVIS BLOCK HMS NELSON– REF No 1441837 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of Marine or Weapons Engineering specialisation to serve as The Human Resources Training Services Group (HRTSG) Job Analysis Engineering 2 (JA ENG2) in Jervis Block HMS NELSON on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). PRIMARY PURPOSE Accountable to the HRTSG JA SO2 the JA ENG2 is to: a. Act on behalf of the RN’s Training Requirement Authority (TRA) to set, review and manage qualitative training requirements, based on employment needs. b. Conduct Engineering (GS and SM) Job Analysis leading to the production of, or amendment to, an Operational Performance Statement (OPS) or Competence Framework (CF). He/she is responsible for: a. Advising the TRA on the extent to which proposed training solutions meet the articulated requirement. b. Quality assurance of OPS within the JA team. c. Providing advice and guidance on the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). d. Acting as Naval Base Duty Officer. He/she is to: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Scope new JA tasking received from the TRA. Develop, review and amend OPS/CF. Map proposed training solutions to the OPS requirement. Maintain the appropriate elements of the JA work plan. Liaise with stakeholders in the conduct of JA. Promote the role of JA within DSAT amongst training stakeholders. Provide support to pan-HRTSG tasking, as directed by HRTSG JA SO2 and OC HRTSG. Undertake miscellaneous tasks, as directed by HRTSG JA SO2. Act as Naval Base Duty Officer. Pay will be between £29,728.80 and £38,702.88 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF2 OF ANY SPECIALISATION AS STAFF OFFICER 3 LYNX & WILDCAT 22 AIR SAFETY OFFICER WITHIN THE AIR SAFETY CELL OF HEADQUARTERS AVIATION RECONNAISSANCE FORCE AT RNAS YEOVILTON (SOUTH WEST) – REF No 1823490 A vacancy has arisen for an OF2 of any specialisation to serve as Staff Officer 3 Lynx & Wildcat Air Safety Officer within the Air Safety Cell of Headquarters Aviation Reconnaissance Force at RNAS Yeovilton (South West) on FTRS (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The primary focus will be to act as the Lynx and Wildcat Air Safety Officer across the Joint Helicopter command, involving all units across the Lynx and Wildcat Delivery Duty Holder’s area of responsibility (AOR). He will be required to support the JHC Lynx and Wildcat DDH and SO in all Air Safety related activity and to act as a focal point for Lynx and wildcat Air Safety issues, ensuring that Situational Awareness is maintained. The incumbent will act as the chair of the DDH’s Occurrence Review Group and be responsible for the analysis and dissemination of Air Safety lessons and observations derived from occurrences (incidents and accidents), and other Air Safety issues. He will also monitor Air Safety Management Information System (ASIMS) reports, and conduct trend analysis where appropriate. Furthermore, he will be required to maintain the JHC Lynx Unified Air Safety Risk Register, to compile Bow-Tie diagrams for risk analysis and to represent all Lynx and Wildcat issues in Air Safety forums This role will include conducting Air Safety tasks, studies and investigations as required by DDH Lynx/Wildcat, and acting as duty Air Safety officer as required, whilst championing Air Safety principles across the AOR. Pay will be between £33,928.20 and £40,348.08 per annum depending on increment level. VACANCIES FOR 2 X OF1 TO OF3 OF INTELLIGENCE SPECIALISATION SERVING AS MAR AW TSA ANALYSTS IN MOD MAIN BUILDING LONDON – REF No 1836146 A vacancy has arisen for an OF1 to OF3 of the Intelligence specialisation to serve as MAR AW TSA Analysts on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). DI CA Mar Support to TSA: TSA supports the development and ongoing validation of UK Defence offensive targeting capabilities, under the direction of MSE and PJHQ, by maintaining maritime Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the analysis and prioritisation of potential adversary maritime systems, sub systems and interdependencies across a wide spectrum. The DI CA Mar TSA Analyst will deliver multi agency intelligence research, all-source and/or multisource analysis to provide functional understanding of potential adversary maritime capabilities, interdependencies and vulnerabilities. The post will provide direct SME support to the TSA development team in the JFIG at Wyton and also provide maritime TSA SME assurance to developed target sets on behalf of PJHQ. His/her responsibilities are to: 1. Develop SME standard knowledge of Maritime Systems for DIPL priority countries as directed by DI CA Mar DH. 2. Develop a thorough understanding of TSA process, priorities, requirements, methodology and outputs. 3. Conducting all-source and/or multi-source maritime intelligence analysis on the capabilities, interdependencies and vulnerabilities of potential adversary systems according to the priorities set by DI CA Mar DH in order to best support current and concurrent TSA work. 4. Developing and maintaining working relationships with related SMEs across the Intelligence Community. 5. Identifying intelligence gaps in the understanding of potential adversary systems and provide appropriate feedback inform the collection community. 23 6. Contributing to the continuous capability development of TSA by identifying potential ways and means of improvement, maintaining and improving a broad analytical approach and maximising the support given to the TSA teams within the JFIG and PJHQ. Pay will be between £14,382.84 and £51,183.72 per annum depending on rank and increment level. VACANCY FOR AN OF3 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS STAFF OFFICER OPERATIONS ON THE MINE WARFARE BATTLE STAFF IN UKMCC BAHRAIN – REF No 1822265 A vacancy has arisen for an OF3 (Lt Cdr or equivalent) of any Specialisation to serve as Staff Officer Operations (SOO) on the Mine Warfare Battle Staff in Bahrain on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). SOO is the senior N3-5 Staff Officer who is responsible for coordinating all current and future plans for MCM Operations for 24 hours and beyond for all aspects of the employment of the MW Force, including branches and sequels and all other contingency planning. This role will normally be filled by COS prior to deployment and thereafter or the SO3 HM when not on MCM Operations. SOO is also responsible for the cohesion of staff effort within the division particularly between the current Operations Cell and the Plans Cell within the N3 Division and between the N3 and N5 Divisions. Accountable to the Chief of Staff his/her primary purposes are: a. Primary Purpose. (1) Organise and supervise N2 and the N3 watch keepers. (2) To plan operations in accordance with the MW Commanders guidance. b. Secondary Purposes. (1) Manage the maintenance of the current MCM, OPFOR and neutral operational picture. (2) Monitor the progress of assigned MCM Units in their tasks. (3) Draft MCM Tasking for period 24-72 hrs. (4) Chair the Current Plans WG. (5) To provide mid and long term planning advice and direction to the MW Commander. (6) To assess adequacy of current plans and modify or develop new plans as required. His/her primary responsibilities are to: a. Organise N3 augmentees into a watch bill that satisfies the demands of the exercise or operation. b. Ensure that an accurate and up-to-date current operations picture is maintained by the watch keepers. c. Ensure that the Operations Room state boards give an accurate and up-to-date summary of tasking of MCM Units and progress of tasks. d. Ensure that the required records and reports are maintained to a high standard. e. Draft, for COS’s approval, follow-on and foul-weather tasking for MCM Units up to 72 hours. f. Plan (not task) MW Activities for the period 72 hours and beyond. g. Ensure that the reports and records required from MCM Units are submitted in time and to a high standard. h. Organise the Main Brief and Update Briefs as required by the Battle Rhythm. i. Draft the MW Commanders Daily Direction and Guidance (D&G) signal. j. Advise the Command of any events that impact on the assumptions or COAs within the Command Estimate. k. To act as the Group Practice Programme (GPP) manager. l. Maintain close liaison with the planning staffs of superior commands. 24 m. Maintain the MW Commanders plan, adapting the plan to changing circumstances and ensuring that it continues to best support the MCC's plan. n. Plan for the possible redeployment of the MWBS including the exit strategy and liaise with SO3 N4 ENG for planning the execution of the move. o. Act as lead Staff Officer for Force Protection. p. Review progress towards completion of plans and advise COS of predicted shortfalls. q. To support the COS and act as the MWBS non-MW lead programmer (when outside of exercises or operations) liaising with outside agencies as necessary. r. To coordinate and supervise the compilation of non-MW planning and programme signal and MWBS Lessons Learnt as directed by COS. s. To review progress of plans and advise COS of any shortfalls. t. To act as the Divisional Officer to all SR N3 Watch keepers when deployed. Employment Schedule: FGen process, PDT and validation based in UK : 3-4 months prior to deployment. Deployment based in Bahrain : 6 months. Leave : 2 months on recovery from theatre. Pay will be between £48,449.76 and £58,025.04 per annum depending on increment level. Previous applicants need not apply. A VACANCY FOR OR7 OF THE MARINE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE AFLOAT REPAIR SM MECHANICAL 3 (AFLOAT SM MECH 3) IN CLYDE SUBMARINE BASE, HELENSBURGH – REF No 1746779 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of the marine Engineering specialisation to serve as the AFLOAT SM MECH 3 in Clyde Submarine base, Helensburgh on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The position of Afloat SM Mech 3 is a placement within the Babcock International Group, Marine Fleet Engineering organisation at HM Naval Base Clyde and the incumbent will be a member of the seconded RN workforce under the MSDF contract. Whilst seconded with Babcock International, RN personnel are expected to comply with all reasonable instructions from their Babcock International Line Manager with regard to the daily working routines or tasks and are to aim to ensure engineering support is delivered both efficiently and cost effectively, whilst maintaining a high level of flexibility. The Afloat Repair SM Mechanical 3 is accountable to the Afloat Repair Warrant Officer through the Afloat Repair SM Mechanical Supervisor. His primary purpose is to conduct mechanical repairs and maintenance as directed by the Afloat Repair SM Mechanical Supervisor on submarines, MCMVs and other visiting vessels using HM Naval Base Clyde, to enable them to meet their planned programmes. His secondary purposes are: a. To deputise for the Afloat Repair SM Mechanical Supervisor in all matters associated with mechanical repairs when required. b. To carry out the duties of SFM Duty Technical Officer. c. To carry out the duties of Divisional Senior Rate (DSR) as required. His tasks are to: a. Manage and lead small teams in the repair and maintenance of ME mechanical equipment in support of submarines and ships, ensuring that good order and discipline is maintained by them in their areas. 25 b. Carry out mechanical fault diagnosis and defect rectification. c. Provide mechanical expertise and assistance as directed by team leaders. d. Instruct and supervise subordinate team members for on job training. e. Ensure all tasks undertaken are carried out in accordance with current safety and quality regulations. f. Process all documentation required to fulfil job description. g. Carry out duties and responsibilities of Divisional Senior Rate as required. h. Carry out the duties of the Duty Technical Officer. i. Liaise with other Fleet Engineering sections/ships staff where necessary. j. To support out of hours cover, occasional overtime work or shift work with commensurate Time Off In-Lieu (TOIL). k. Carry out additional tasks as instructed by line management. Pay will be between £29,728.80 and £38,702.88 per annum depending on increment level and pay spine. A VACANCY FOR AN OR9 OF THE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE NUCLEAR REPAIR WARRANT OFFICER 1 AND DIVISIONAL OFFICER (NUC REPAIR WO1) IN CLYDE SUBMARINE BASE, HELENSBURGH – REF No 1759241 A vacancy has arisen for an OR9 of the Engineering specialisation to serve as the NUC REPAIR WO1 in Clyde Submarine Base, Helensburgh on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The position of Nuc Repair WO1 is a placement within the Babcock International Group, Marine Fleet Engineering organisation at HM Naval Base Clyde and the incumbent will be a member of the seconded RN workforce under the MSDF contract. Whilst seconded with Babcock International, RN personnel are expected to comply with all reasonable instructions from their Babcock International Line Manager with regard to the daily working routines or tasks and are to aim to ensure engineering support is delivered both efficiently and cost effectively, whilst maintaining a high level of flexibility. Accountable to the NRO the primary purpose of the WO1 is to assist the Nuclear Repair Officer (NRO) in managing the resources of the Nuclear Repair Section so that nuclear submarines and other vessels, using HM Naval Base Clyde, meet their planned programmes. His secondary purposes are: a. To deputise for the NRO in all matters associated with RA2’s primary purpose. b. To carry out the duties of Duty NRO. c. To carry out the duties of Divisional Officer (DO) as required. His tasks are to: a. Manage the daily running of the Nuclear Repair workshops including the administration of personnel, ensuring that good order and discipline is maintained by them in their areas. To include the planning of section duties and leave to achieve adequate cover so that all work is completed on time. 26 b. To oversee work, including contractual when necessary, to ensure successful completion, in a timely, cost-effective and safe manner, of nuclear submarine fleet work packages. c. Act as Divisional Officer to section ratings in accordance with the reporting guidelines laid down in BR3 and JSP 757. d. To ensure that the detailed technical planning, control and supervision of all work is carried out, along with the completion of relevant supporting documentation, using the appropriate and authorised procedures; particularly work with nuclear, first level or specific quality implications. Also to ensure correct Quality Documentation is called for at commencement and throughout to completion of each project activity. e. To conduct regular review of documentation to ensure accuracy and section compliance with current amendment states ensuring the section library is kept up to date with appropriate book references and hard copies of documentation for activities. f. To ensure the section's compliance with all health and safety and quality assurance policies and that all personnel are suitably trained iaw all relevant training requirements. g. Providing advice on daily aspects of ongoing tasks to peers, ship staff and section heads. h. Represent RA2 at key meetings as required including PAG. i. Be conversant with the various nuclear and secondary weld repair procedures in order to conduct in-situ repair of component / systems / plant / tooling / equipment / valves i.e. all mechanical repairs and or primary, freeze seal operations. j. Carry out additional tasks as instructed by line management. Pay will be between £36,267.12 and £43,927.68 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF4 OF AN SPECIALISATION SERVING ON FULL TIME RESERVES SERVICE (FULL COMMITMENT) (FTRS(FC)) AS THE CLYDE TRAINING SERVICES DEPUTY TEAM LEADER/PROJECT MANAGER IN NCHQ PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1832724 A vacancy has arisen for an OF4 of any specialisation to serve as the Clyde Training Services Deputy team leader/Project Manager in NCHQ Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Responsible and accountable to: DFOST and the CTS Project team leader the role is to act as the Technical Lead within the Clyde Training Service (CTS) Project Team tasked with the co-location of all submarine training at Faslane. The project’s scope must include submarine training currently delivered at Faslane, HMS RALEIGH and HMS SULTAN (Nuclear Department and Nuclear Systems Group) and is to explore the Co-location of other submarine training (eg SMERAS, submarine fire fighting training). Key Post Activities Act as the technical lead in all aspects of the Project. Review the project scope to ensure alignment with Navy Strategy on: • • • • • Submarine Centre of Specialisation (SMCoS), Sustainable Submarine Manning Programme (SSMP), Defence Operation Training Capability (Maritime) (DOTC(M)), Individual Training, Collective Training. Develop/Identify and define: • Project dependencies, 27 • • • Project constraints, Project benefits (including alignment with SMTC Benefits), Project assumptions (own MDAL). Other Responsibilities Development and day to day management of the Project Plan Development of the Project Communications Plan and act as the project lead in terms of internal and external communication. Represent the CTS Project at Navy Strategic Boards. As the technical SME carry out technical scrutiny review of all aspects of the project including Invitation to tender, Statement of Requirements and Risks/Issues Registers and project plans such as acceptance and transition plans etc. Development of the technical evaluation criteria and lead on subsequent technical evaluation of submissions. Contribute to FOAP(T) review, particularly in terms of technical aspects Pay will be between £68,678.88 and £79,524.48 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7 OF THE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING AS NUCLEAR REPAIR SHIFT SUPERVISOR 4 (NUC SHIFTSUP 4) IN CLYDE SUBMARINE BASE HELENSBURGH – REF No 1745782 A vacancy has arisen for an OR7 of the Engineering specialisation to serve as the NUC SHIFTSUP 4 in Clyde Submarine Base, Helensburgh on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to the Nuclear Repair Officer through the Nuclear Repair Supervisor for supervising the shift work, section repair and maintenance tasks in support of all vessels in HMNB Clyde the position of Nuc ShiftSup 4 is a placement within the Babcock International Group, Marine Fleet Engineering organisation at HM Naval Base Clyde and the incumbent will be a member of the seconded RN workforce under the MSDF contract. Whilst seconded with Babcock International, RN personnel are expected to comply with all reasonable instructions from their Babcock International Line Manager with regard to the daily working routines or tasks and are to aim to ensure engineering support is delivered both efficiently and cost effectively, whilst maintaining a high level of flexibility. PURPOSES His primary purpose is to conduct repairs and maintenance as directed by the Nuclear Repair Supervisor on submarines systems including the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant, to enable them to meet their planned programmes. His secondary purposes are: a. To deputise for the Nuclear Repair Supervisor in all matters associated with nuclear repairs when required. b. To carry out the duties of SFM Duty Technical Officer. c. To carry out the duties of Divisional Senior Rate (DSR) as required. His tasks are to: a. Manage and lead small teams in the maintenance and repair of mechanical aspects of marine nuclear steam raising plant, including fault diagnosis in support of submarines, ensuring that good order and discipline is maintained by them in their areas. b. Carry out mechanical fault diagnosis and defect rectification. c. Provide mechanical expertise and assistance as directed by team leaders, liaising with other Fleet Engineering sections / ships staff where necessary. 28 d. Instruct and supervise subordinate team members for on job training, including working to stringent quality production standards, undertaking manual and automatic machining of components and materials. e. Ensure that work is conducted to current safe systems of work, Risk & COSHH Assessments when undertaking tasks. f. Ensure the application of nuclear standards and procedures including the maintenance of 1st level dossiers, use of correct standards, documentation and records and to understand and complete relevant Quality Assurance documentation. Maintain the ALARP principle & the dose management of the shift. g. Draft, vet, approve & audit repair authority nuclear procedures & local instructions. h. Carry out duties and responsibilities of Divisional Senior Rate as required. i. Carry out the duties of the Duty Technical Officer. j. To support out of hours cover, occasional overtime work or shift work with commensurate Time Off In-Lieu (TOIL). k. Carry out additional tasks as instructed by line management. Pay will be between £31,215.24 and £40,638.00 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF2 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING ON FULL TIME RESERVES SERVICE (FULL COMMITMENT) (FTRS(FC)) AS THE OC MILITARY STABILISATION SUPPORT TEAM (MSST) IN DENNISON BARRACKS, HERMITAGE, WEST BERKSHIRE – REF No 1687862 A vacancy has arisen for an OF2 of any specialisation to serve as the OC MSST in Dennison Barracks, Hermitage, West Berkshire on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). MSSG is the UK's principal military Civil Effects capability, providing planning teams, operators and thematic specialists with the skills and knowledge to help stabilise fragile and failing states worldwide. It sits at the forefront of overseas engagement and upstream capacity building activity, often in support of the FCO's Stabilisation Unit, and will form the core of Army 2020's Security Assistance Group. Accountable to the OC Military Stabilisation Support Group the OC MSST commands a team delivering Stabilisation, CIMIC and Civil Effect at the BG level and below in conjunction with civilian advisers, both domestically and overseas, as well as providing SME advice to BG Commanders. The incumbent is likely to be deployed world wide to deliver short/medium term upstream capacity building effect in line with HMG strategy as well as supporting Adaptive and Reactive Force Bde training/deployments. His/her responsibilities are to: 1. Act as the primary Stabilisation and CIMIC staff officer, SME and adviser to the BG Commander during training activities/exercises and on deployed operations. 2. Command and train a deployable MSST capable of delivering tactical Stabilisation, CIMIC and Civil Effect both domestically during training activities and overseas on operations. 3. Plan, execute and coordinate Stabilisation and CIMIC activities. 4. Conduct local population engagement and civil assessments in deployed environments and contribute to the understanding of the 'white' picture. 5. Understand and maintain links with allies and civil agencies (SU, OGDs, IOs and NGOs) through liaison and attendance at international seminars, multi-national training programmes and conferences. 29 6. Contribute to the training of subsequent deployable MSSG detachments, BGs and Bde HQs. 7. Be prepared to represent and act on behalf of OGDs in non-permissive environments. Pre Appt/Deployment Trg: Level 1 Stabilisation Practitioners' Course, Stabilisation Staff Officers' Course. Pay will be between £38,847.84 and £46,198.56 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF3 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS STAFF OFFICER 2 OPERATIONS AUGMENTATION AND CRISIS MANPOWER PLANNING (ACMP OPS SO2) IN WEST BATTERY WHALE ISLAND PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1396033 A vacancy has arisen for an OF3 of any specialisation to serve as the ACMP OPS SO2 in West Battery, Whale Island, Portsmouth on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The Augmentation and Crisis Manpower Planning (ACMP) Section is responsible for the Force Generation of RN/RM Augmentation manpower for Operations, Exercises & Events, Short-term Training Teams and Military Aid to the Civil Authority tasks. PURPOSES ACMP OPS SO2 is accountable to CNPers via ACMP SO1. His/her primary purpose is, on behalf of ACMP SO1, to co-ordinate the timely provision of RN Augmentation manpower for Defence directed operations and RN specific surge tasks. His/her secondary purposes are to act as: a. The Divisional Officer to the DAC SO3, ACMP EX SO3 and ACMP OPS WO. b. The focal point for the coordination of the pan-Navy provision of augmentees for operations and UN, EU or NATO sponsored missions. c. The ACMP liaison with the Royal Navy Mounting Centre for the provision of manpower to deployed operations. d. Represent Naval Service and NCHQ interests on working groups addressing augmentation and contingent force generation issues. e. The N1 focal point for representing Naval Service manning issues to the DAC in response to emergent operational tasking and manpower trawls. The ACMP OPS SO2’s principal tasks are: a. On behalf of CNPers, exercise full command of NS personnel to coordinate the pan-Navy provision of RN/RM Individual Augmentees and Force Generation manpower for operations and other essential activities. b. Supervise the trawling and selection of manpower of personnel for Operational Augmentation. c. Input to the mounting procedure for personnel deploying on operations. d. Provide input to Operational Augmentation Policy and Plans as required. e. Liaising as necessary with Navy Cts, RP, Career & Branch Managers and all employers of Naval Service manpower to accurately represent the impact of Operational Augmentation to external demanders. f. Provide input for routine briefs and reports on operational augmentation issues and as required. 30 g. Staffing and coordination of Reserve issues where they affect Operational Augmentation capabilities. h. Ensure the RN proportion of Defence Augmentation is maintained at or below agreed limits overall and by rank/rate. i. Maintain the ACMP Ops Plot database iaw current Force Generation direction and ensure tasks are apportioned fairly across branches. j. Liaise with PJHQ J1 and Navy Establishments to ensure that JPA positions are created and maintained for Individual Augmentation tasks as appropriate. k. Act as the first reporting officer to, and ensure the training and development of; ACMP EX SO3 ACMP OPS WO and SO3 DAC LO. l. Contribute to Defence Augmentation Policy reviews (owned by the Ops Dir). In the Crisis Role: m. Carry out the duties as Watch Leader (watchkeeping) in the Fleet Crisis Manpower Cell (CMC) when activated. Pay will be between £42,737.40 and £51,183.72 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF4 OF THE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING ON FULL TIME RESERVES SERVICE (FULL COMMITMENT) (FTRS(FC)) AS THE NAVY COMMAND NAVY INFRA CAPABILITY MANAGER (CAP MAN) SUBMARINES(SM) IN PORTSMOUTH OR SCOTLAND – REF No 1103235 A vacancy has arisen for an OF4 of the Engineering specialisation to serve as the Navy Command Navy Infra Capability Manager (CAP MAN) Submarines(SM) in Portsmouth or Scotland on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Navy Infra provides the Navy Command (NC) intelligent user interface with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on infrastructure management issues and coordinates the Infrastructure Line of Development (ILoD) within Navy governance processes. It identifies and prioritises operational and business requirements that require an infrastructure solution, coordinates requirements with DE&S to establish a single User interface for Maritime Infrastructure needs, and holds the DIO to account for the satisfactory delivery of infrastructure services to NC, Naval establishments and Naval Service personnel and their families. Responsible to the Navy Command Infra Head the main role of the Infra Cap Man SM is to develop and coordinate SM related Infra requirements. To assist in the management and mitigation of Infra risks that may affect SM capability outputs. To provide SME assistance in the creation and implementation of an NC Infra approved Submarine Capability Programme, infrastructure development and rationalisation to maintain and improve SM Operational Capability. His main tasks are: • To provide the SM ILoD lead within the NC HQ Operating Model, including coordination of SM Infra inputs to Programme Boards, In-Service Capability Management Boards and associated working and sub-groups. • To provide the SM ILoD SME input to the Navy Infra governance progress including required input to 1* Maritime Infrastructure Group and 2* Maritime Infrastructure Board. • To provide NCHQ SSM and ES with direct ILoD support and SME input. • To ensure that SM Infra requirements are captured, coordinated and prioritised through the relevant Infra and financial management processes. 31 • To ensure risks to SM capability are raised and adequately reflected in the Command Risk Management process and support development of risk mitigation strategies as necessary. • To support Naval Base, NCHQ and DIO delivery staffs in the coordination and implementation of major SM related infra programme delivery. • To seek continuous improvement of the working practices within Navy Infra and our Stakeholders, to assist DIO with timely delivery of infra solutions to NC operational needs Pay will be between £68,678.88 and £79,524.48 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR4/OR6 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING ON FULL TIME RESERVES SERVICE (FULL COMMITMENT) (FTRS(FC)) AS AN AT INSTRUCTOR IN NAVAL OUTDOOR CENTRE (GERMANY) – REF No 1474627 A vacancy has arisen for an OR4/OR6 of any specialisation to serve as an AT Instructor in Naval Outdoor Centre (Germany)on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The NOC(G) Instructor are responsible to the Officer Commanding (OC) NOC(G), through the Unit 2 IC and the CI for the safe conduct of training in accordance with Joint Service and NGB qualifications He/she is to: Demonstrate a high standard of dress and behaviour, despite the arduous circumstances of their work. They are to try to demonstrate the highest possible standards of skill and knowledge of the activities. To this end, they are encouraged to attend training courses, and to undertake individual training to further their own personal performance standards. Ensure that training equipment is maintained in the highest possible standard of serviceability. Conduct a daily risk assessment for all adventurous activities. The NOC(G) SOP & Risk Assessment Folder provides details of procedures, hazards and guidance to assess the correct level of risk. The TO is to be made aware of the assessment of risk at the morning staff brief. To carry out allocated responsibilities for inventories, training aids, and other aspects of the NOC(G) tasking. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of every instructor to ensure that the NOC(G) and its work is maintained at the highest standard. He/She should report damages or malpractice immediately to the OC; he/she should also make suggestions for improvements When nominated as Duty Instructor (military instructors only), instructors are to carry out the additional duties as required. Carry out duties as LI as nominated by 2 IC / CI He/she has responsibility for the following quality documents: a. Weather Forecast. b. Risk Assessments. c. Students Action Plans. Pay will be between £27,053.52 and £37,836.48 per annum depending on increment level and pay spine. A VACANCY FOR AN OR7 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE CCF AREA INSTRUCTOR HQ IN VICTORY BUILDING PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1718593 A vacancy has arisen for an of specialisation to serve as the CCF Area Instructor (AI) HQ in Victory Building, Portsmouth on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). 32 Accountable to SO2 Pers CCF (RN) and SO1 CCF (RN) the CCF AI HQ has primary responsible for the effective co-ordination and assistance to the CCF (RN) Area Instructors and CCF (RM) Youth Team. His/her primary tasks are to: • Act as the main point of contact between CCF RN HQ & the AI / RMYT Field Force. • Co-ordinate and arrange RN Inspecting Officers and HQ representation at Biennial Inspections. • Lead on RN & RM section improvements and provide support as highlighted by the Performance Management Reporting System switching effort to underperforming sections as appropriate. • Ensure the AI’s & RMYT Field Force is actively engaged in supporting HQ administered camps, courses, field days and miscellaneous events. • Liaise with relevant RN CCF Training Desks to ensure efficient and timely delivery of Field Force support to HQ administered camps and courses are maintained. • Ensure AI’s and RMYT are liaising effectively with NRC HQs and CTCRM (Corps Col’s) office to identify opportunities for CCF involvement in their areas. • Identify and co-ordinate on any AI’s and RMYT annual inset training and individual training requirements (ensuring all mandatory training / qualifications relevant to post are gained and maintained). • Manage Area updates and Area Meetings (HQ Conferences / Contingent Commanders Conferences etc) • Establish and maintain working relationships with other services (Regular and Cadet Forces). He/she has secondary tasks to: • Visit CCF RN Sections / Schools as required - in conjunction with Regional Area Instructors. • Visit and support CCF RN Sections when Area Instructor positions are gapped. • Promote an understanding of RN / RM Core Values and Ethos within the CCF (RN/RM) Sections. • Attend relevant conferences and meetings as required. • Support cadet expansion (RN / RM) in schools once identified and authorised. • Promote and take part in HQ organised CCF (RN) camps, courses and services afloat/ashore. The post holder may be / is required to carry out additional tasks and duties appropriate to Rank / Grade / Experience as directed by SO1 / SO2 Pers (RN) Pay will be between £31,215.24 and £40,638.00 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OR6 OR OR7 OF THE MARINE ENGINEERING SPECIALISATION SERVING ON AS THE DEVONPORT ENGINEERING SUPPORT GROUP – WORKSHOP SENIOR RATE (WELDING & BRAZING) IN HM NAVAL BASE PLYMOUTH – REF No 1748114 A vacancy has arisen for an OR6 or OR7 of the Engineering specialisation to serve as the Devonport Engineering Support Group – Workshop Senior Rate (Welding & Brazing) in HM Naval Base Plymouth on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to the workshop supervisor (first line manager) and the workshop manager, the primary purpose of the Workshop Senior Rate is to provide workshop engineering support to ships and submarines in Fleet Time or Upkeep as directed by the workshop manager or supervisor. Support is either provided by completing a specific work request or in assisting members of a Ships Company who may use the workshop as a ‘walk in’ facility. Additionally this post also requires the specialist welding and metal work skill set and will take the lead for welding, brazing and general hot work. The position also forms part of the duty workshop call out roster. His/her secondary purpose is to act as a Divisional Senior Rate and to provide a coaching and mentoring role to Junior Rate members of the workshop staff. To be employed as directed by the RN Trademaster on suitable local engineering based tasks as required. The following tasks ensure the delivery of the primary role: 33 a. Undertake timely and effective engineering support to ships in Fleet Time or Upkeep. b. To actively encourage Devonport based and visiting ships to utilise the services of the ESG workshop. c. To supervise subordinates to ensure timely completion of engineering support. d. To take responsibility as the lead welder, brazing and hot work specialist within the workshop and provide training to other members of the workshop team in these particular discipline. e. Deputise for the workshop supervisor as required. f. Undertake duties of the ESG workshop duty call out. g. Ensure all subordinates maintain the highest standards of discipline, dress and timekeeping. h. To ensure all personnel are aware of and adhere to current Health and safety regulations. i. To ensure all personnel are aware of and adhere to current Quality Management System. The following tasks ensure the delivery of the secondary role: a. Act as Divisional Officer to Junior Rate members of the workshop staff. b. Attend termly divisional briefings to remain up to date with current divisional policy. Pay will be between £26.856.00 and £38,702.88 per annum depending on increment level and pay spine. A VACANCY FOR AN OF4 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS SO1 RN MEDIA PLANS IN NCHQ PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1714214 A vacancy has arisen for an OF4 of any specialisation to serve as SO1 RN Media Plans in NCHQ Portsmouth on FTRS(FC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Accountable to COS Media & Communications/Head of RN Engagement the SO1 RN Media Plans primary role is to develop the RN Communications and Engagement Strategy, establishing the annual Communication priorities and themes, providing Communications Policy advice, developing individual Communication and Engagement strategies, delivery plans and measures of effectiveness. To act as the deputy to COS Media & Communications. His/her responsibilities are: • To deliver the RN Media, Communication and Engagement strategy. • To deliver the RN Communications priorities. • To own the Communications and Engagement planning grid. • To liaise with Naval Staff to ensure utilisation of the RN strategic message house and coherent message planning. • To ensure coordinated Communication and Engagement planning across the full range of RN M&C activity. • To measure the effectiveness of RN communications efforts. • To lead on assurance and validation of communications outstations. • To assess feedback from RNM&C activity and work with RNM&C Engagement to exploit current and future engagement opportunities. His/her primary tasks include: • • • Support Head of RN Comms in the delivery of his tasks. Deliver the RN Communication and Engagement strategy. Deliver RN Comms Priorities. 34 • Own the Communications and Engagement planning grid. • Liaison with Naval Staff to ensure utilisation of the RN strategic message house and coherent message planning. • To ensure coordinated Communication and Engagement planning across the full range of RN M&C activity • To measure the effectiveness of RN communications efforts. • To lead on assurance and validation of communications outstations • Assess feedback from RNM&C activity and work with RNM&C Engagement o exploit current and future engagement opportunities. • Act as SO1 Media for Joint Warrior Exercises. Pay will be between £68,678.88 and £79,524.48 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR AN OF 3 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE SO2 FORCE DEVELOPMENT IN NCHQ PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1732731 A vacancy has arisen for an OF3 of any specialisation to serve as the SO2 Force Development in NCHQ Portsmouth on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). Following the Levene report on Defence Reform, the MOD has undergone Defence Transformation which includes the transfer of responsibilities from MOD Head Office to Front Line Commands, and Navy Command in particular. As part of reorganising itself to meet this increased responsibility, Navy Command has strengthened its conceptual and force development process by setting up a Force Development team. This team will be primarily responsible for producing a single coherent Navy Command view of the future maritime force beyond 2020. This post will be looking at alternative options for future ships, air platforms and capabilities, and will influence the decision making that will shape the future maritime force. The team will work with the Defence Strategic Force Development processes (through DCDC / JFC and Head Office) providing a coherent Navy input, ensuring an appropriate understanding of current and future maritime capabilities. Furthermore it will take the outputs of the strategic/operation level Head Office force development, and develop the operation/tactical understanding for the maritime environment. This should provide the context for the Capability Planning process and a mechanism to assess the effectiveness of the Capability Management Plan. It will be a vehicle for engagement with other Commands and promote a common understanding of capability requirement where capabilities delivered by different Commands must all come together coherently to deliver the optimal output. Concepts developed by DCDC and endorsed through the Head Office should lead to the development of solutions within the Maritime environment (through the Genesis options process). Accountable to the SO1 Force Development the SO2 Force Development will be part of the Force Development team with a particular focus for identifying overall requirements for the Maritime Force, understanding relative capability and limitations of alternative force structures and representing the identified optimal Naval Force structure in the Capability Management Plans and Command Plan. His/her additional tasks are to: • Assist SO1 Force Development in liaison with Joint Warfare on behalf of Force Development Team. • Assist SO1 Force Development in liaison with Capability Delivery Teams on behalf of Force Development Team. • Liaise with DACOS Mar Cap team and International links as required. • As required to implement Conceptual and Force Development. Pay will be between £42,737.40 and £51,183.72 per annum depending on increment level. A VACANCY FOR OF4 OF ANY SPECIALISATION SERVING AS THE SO1 INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSY) IN HM NAVAL BASE PORTSMOUTH – REF No 1711964 35 A vacancy has arisen for an OF4 of any specialisation to serve as the SO1 InfoSy in HM Naval base Portsmouth on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCOS). The Principal Security Adviser (PSyA) to the Navy Command (NC) TLB is responsible, through FOSNNI as the NC Senior Security Risk Manager (NC SSRM), for providing Fleet Senior Management with assurance of effective: a. Management of security risks across the NC TLB. b. Maintenance of agreed security standards, in accordance with MOD security policy. c. Oversight of the Royal Navy Police (RNP). The NC PSyA SO1 InfoSy supports NC PSyA by providing advice and assurance on information security issues to the NC TLB. His/her primary purpose is to deliver Information Assurance (IA) and Security Risk Management (SRM) services in order that risks to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive Fleet information and materiel are managed effectively and efficiently. He/she has secondary purposes to: a. Act as Reporting Officer and Mentor for all PSyA Information Security staff, ensuring the development of appropriate professional skills and experience. b. Deliver effective management of allocated resources in order to service PSyA Information Security Standing and Change Objectives in the most efficient manner. c. Support Navy IS in maintaining Level 3 of the Information Assurance Maturity Model. d. Act as Senior Information Officer for NC PSyA. The principal tasks of SO1 InfoSy are: a. To provide strong leadership and clear direction to all PSyA Information Security personnel in order to deliver effective security advice in support of NC outputs. b. To provide accurate and timely advice to NCHQ, units, sites and establishments on the effective through-life measures to combat information-security threats. c. To influence the development of information-security policy in order that it reflects the requirements of NC TLB and the maritime environment. d. To provide an IT security accreditation service for NC TLB within the framework of delegated authority promulgated by the Defence Security Assurance Service (DSAS). e. To deliver a technical security audit service for NC TLB, under operational control of Joint Forces Command as a component of a “federated” Joint IA Unit. f. To deliver a Warning Advice and Reporting Point (WARP) to oversee the management and co-ordination of all security incidents in accordance with the policy contained in JSP 541. g. To maintain and oversee the Security Risk Management Framework (SRMF), aligning process and procedures with NC governance. h. To act as Senior Information Officer for PSyA, maintaining the Division’s Information Management Plan and overseeing the activities of SRM Pol and Coord as Information Managers. i. To enhance Information Security awareness throughout NC TLB. 36 j. To ensure that all Information Security staff Reporting Officers are familiar with their responsibilities, have attended the appropriate training courses for civilian reporting and that mandatory dates for annual reports (OJAR, SJAR & PADR) and routine appraisals are met. k. To manage resources allocated to deliver the tasking above appropriately in accordance with NC PSyA delegations. Pay will be between £59,981.52 and £69,453.72 per annum depending on increment level. The closing date for these positions is 1 December 2014 FULL details for all positions, including minimum application criteria, can be requested from: navypers-resmailbox@mod.uk Job applications are to be submitted in the form of a covering letter, maximum 2 page CV and your last 3 SJARs to: Cdr M S Robinson, NPT(Reserves), MP 1-2, Room 108, West Battery, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8DX. or email: navypers-resmailbox@mod.uk using the phrase “Job Application for (followed by the job title and reference number)” in the Subject line Suitable candidates will be notified of the interview process within approximately 2 weeks of the closing date. Note – there is no entitlement to T & S for candidates travelling for interview. 37
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