Army - Resource Health & Safety Manager

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity offered within the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC). The Resource Manager role is both varied and gratifying. Assisting in the delivery of the MPS Regiment's outputs in a safe and secure detention environment, whilst concurrently coordinating and programming the Regiments expenditure to ensure outputs are providing Defence with value for money and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety.

Successful applicants will be joining a fun and friendly team of dedicated Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel where everyone has a direct impact on the operational effectiveness of the MCTC and the wider Service Justice System. We look forward to welcoming you!

The Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC) is the Ministry of Defences single central custodial facility. It differs from other forms of detention in some important respects. The staff and detainees are service personnel, although civilians subject to service discipline can also be held. Many of those detained will resume their careers in the Armed Forces when they complete their sentence, the rest are discharged from the services and return to civilian life when they are released. Although under Army command, it is a tri-service establishment, with staff from the Civil Service, Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

The position offers 37 hours per week.

Job description

This post will suit a highly skilled and motivated individual who is keen to take the initiative and coordinate and programme the Regiments expenditure to ensure outputs are providing Defence with value for money in addition to ensuring compliance with Health & Safety.

The nature of the job ensures variety, MCTC is a Tri-Service establishment that requires Civil Service support to deliver key objectives,

Versatility will be required to work in a collaborative working environment, the ideal candidate will need to possess external liaison communication ability underpinned by a desire to deliver an effective and efficient level of support.

Duties and responsibilities within the Resource Manager role can be varied and this requires a positive approach, flexibility and willingness to prioritise tasks in a methodical order.

The MCTC promotes a positive, professional, and friendly image to all our customers and visitors and therefore candidates should maintain an appropriate and professional standard to reflect their position at all times.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Handle in-year spending ensuring all spends are allocated accurately and all Low Value Purchases (LVP) are within profile.
• Support the Regimental 2IC in the programming of all Regimental Financial Year 1-5 budgeting.
• Manage all contracts as a non-commercial designated officer, providing critical functions within the Regiment that cannot be delivered by military personnel.
• Coordinate Soft and Hard FM contracts to enable a safe, secure and appropriate working environment.
• Assure Health & Safety compliance for the unit.
• Support the Quarter Masters department through administration of key meetings including SHEF, Equipment Care, SIMM and departmental meetings.
• Remain qualified and up to date with current and emerging Civil and Military legislation pertinent to the task. This may include attendance at meetings or courses as appropriate.

Person specification

• Ability to apply intelligence to identify, analyse and solve problems, both practical and intellectual.
• The ability to articulate verbal and written communication, on all aspects of the custodial environment to the Chain of Command and external organisations, including Headquarters Provost Marshall (Army). Produce logical, proficient, convincing and accurate written work and able to brief team members.
• Adapts to new circumstances, bringing to bear both common sense and innovation. Anticipates problems and grasps opportunities for improvement.
• Effective Intelligence - Demonstrates mental agility to assimilate sophisticated or multiple pieces of information, applying informed judgement to provide a considered output.
• Able to work autonomously. To develop a working knowledge of Joint Service Publications and single Service policies pertinent to the wider custodial environment. Shows clear understanding of professional environment.
• Achieving Results - Perseveres to achieve objectives competently, allocating and amending priorities to meet aims and objectives.
• Accountability - Takes ownership for work activities and achieves agreed commitments to a high standard for themselves.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and a good level of IT literacy.
• Be a team player, ready to jump into the role and not be afraid to ask questions. We all work closely together, so collaboration is key.

Essential:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive and efficient with the ability to deliver at pace.
• Is highly organised and self-motivated.
• You shouldpossessthe ability to reference Health & Safety publicationsin order toachieve a suitable outcome.
• Is IT literate with good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience of analysing data, producing statistics, and pulling together reports.
• Financial Skills Certificate (or willingness to complete on appointment).
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or willingness to complete on appointment).

Desirable:

• Awareness of invoice & purchase order processing and obtaining quotes from suppliers.
• International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) level of Level 2 IT skills or equivalent.

Behaviours

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

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes 7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Free on-site parking
• Access to excellent gym facilities

Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be on-the-job, with the remaining off-the-job training delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.

Professional qualifications which can be achieved through an apprenticeship range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs/ broadly equivalent to Scottish National 5s(N5s)), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels//broadly equivalent to Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher (H/AH)), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelors degree, or a Masters degree. They normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

A Great Place for Veterans to Work scheme which was introduced by the Government in 2020 under the Veterans Strategy Action Plan which included the commitment of making the Civil Service a great Place to Work for Veterans. To be eligible for this scheme in the Civil Service, candidates must meet the minimum standard for the role being applied for and:

• Have served for at least one year in His Majestys Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve); this includes time spent training
• Be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, HM Armed Forces
• Not already be a civil servant, or be employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body
• There is no maximum time limit from when you left HM Armed Forces to be eligible for this initiative. Discover my benefits- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.

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

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

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

Applications will be sifted on two Behaviours, but in the event of a significant number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead Behaviour Working Together. In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview.

Experience this will be assessed individually through your CV and a 750-word personal statement, please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and recent practical experience for the role.

At application, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

At interview, you will be assessed against the above along with the following Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service

The sift will take place within 5 working days of the closure of the vacancy. Interviews will be conducted at the MCTC approx 1 week following sift completion.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Maj Rob Moffat, 2IC MPS Regt and Deputy Commandant MCTC
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email:
[email protected].