Naval Base Commander Devonport - ICT Manager
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Plymouth
Contract type: Part time
HMNB Devonport
Job Summary
Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of waterspace, employing 12,000 people on site. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK’s submarine fleet. It is also the operating homebase for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouth’s workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouth’s economy.
Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide.
The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, food outlets, a handy shop, and some of car parking.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
We are looking for an excellent communicator with good organisational skills with a history of managing or delivering IT projects/programmes.
The job holder will be responsible for all IT assets held within Naval Base Commander (NBC) Devonport's Organisation. They will ensure all assets are accounted for, deployed, maintained, upgraded and disposed of via the correct route and policy for the lifecycle of the IT asset.
Act as the Enterprise Site Lead for Defence technical refresh programmes, delivering IT and IS updates to the whole of HMNB Devonport, facilitating effective Change Management for staff, equipment, and systems.
Provide whole site briefings for ICT programmes being delivered to site.
IT focal point for NBC Devonport staff and supported Units within the Naval Base, adhering to MOD policy, Service Level Agreements and Joint Business Agreements.
Develop and maintain IT asset registers for NBC Devonport and whole site assets as dictated by Navy Digital.
Conduct regular assurance checks and investigations on behalf of Defence and Navy Digital teams.
Utilise Remedy Asset Management Tool to provide asset reports as required.
Delegated budgetary authority for IT equipment and consumables, utilising Navy Digital Front Door and engaging with ICT team as required.
The job holder will have line management responsibilities for 1 x EO grade.
We are looking for an excellent communicator with good organisational skills with a history of managing or delivering IT projects/programmes.
The job holder will be responsible for all IT assets held within Naval Base Commander (NBC) Devonport's Organisation. They will ensure all assets are accounted for, deployed, maintained, upgraded and disposed of via the correct route and policy for the lifecycle of the IT asset.
Act as the Enterprise Site Lead for Defence technical refresh programmes, delivering IT and IS updates to the whole of HMNB Devonport, facilitating effective Change Management for staff, equipment, and systems.
Provide whole site briefings for ICT programmes being delivered to site.
IT focal point for NBC Devonport staff and supported Units within the Naval Base, adhering to MOD policy, Service Level Agreements and Joint Business Agreements.
Develop and maintain IT asset registers for NBC Devonport and whole site assets as dictated by Navy Digital.
Conduct regular assurance checks and investigations on behalf of Defence and Navy Digital teams.
Utilise Remedy Asset Management Tool to provide asset reports as required.
Delegated budgetary authority for IT equipment and consumables, utilising Navy Digital Front Door and engaging with ICT team as required.
The job holder will have line management responsibilities for 1 x EO grade.
Person specification
This role may be suitable for someone with previous experience of working in a team delivering IT programmes or managing IT assets.
Previous experience or technical knowledge can help but we’re looking for the core skills and the motivation and ability to learn, so we can support your continuous development in the role. We’ll provide opportunities to maintain or gain industry qualifications, certifications or memberships where required.
Essential Criteria:
Level 5 qualification in IT or business related subject
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:
Behaviour:
Behaviour:
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
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.
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:
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.
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 the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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 :
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].
Job Summary
Devonport Naval Base is the largest Naval Base in Europe. It is a 650 acre site with 15,000 acres of waterspace, employing 12,000 people on site. The Base is primarily focused on delivering timely deep maintenance to the UK’s submarine fleet. It is also the operating homebase for frigates, amphibious Ships, Royal Marines. It employs more than 10% of Plymouth’s workforce and contributes to 14% of Plymouth’s economy.
Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide.
The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, food outlets, a handy shop, and some of car parking.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
We are looking for an excellent communicator with good organisational skills with a history of managing or delivering IT projects/programmes.
The job holder will be responsible for all IT assets held within Naval Base Commander (NBC) Devonport's Organisation. They will ensure all assets are accounted for, deployed, maintained, upgraded and disposed of via the correct route and policy for the lifecycle of the IT asset.
Act as the Enterprise Site Lead for Defence technical refresh programmes, delivering IT and IS updates to the whole of HMNB Devonport, facilitating effective Change Management for staff, equipment, and systems.
Provide whole site briefings for ICT programmes being delivered to site.
IT focal point for NBC Devonport staff and supported Units within the Naval Base, adhering to MOD policy, Service Level Agreements and Joint Business Agreements.
Develop and maintain IT asset registers for NBC Devonport and whole site assets as dictated by Navy Digital.
Conduct regular assurance checks and investigations on behalf of Defence and Navy Digital teams.
Utilise Remedy Asset Management Tool to provide asset reports as required.
Delegated budgetary authority for IT equipment and consumables, utilising Navy Digital Front Door and engaging with ICT team as required.
The job holder will have line management responsibilities for 1 x EO grade.
We are looking for an excellent communicator with good organisational skills with a history of managing or delivering IT projects/programmes.
The job holder will be responsible for all IT assets held within Naval Base Commander (NBC) Devonport's Organisation. They will ensure all assets are accounted for, deployed, maintained, upgraded and disposed of via the correct route and policy for the lifecycle of the IT asset.
Act as the Enterprise Site Lead for Defence technical refresh programmes, delivering IT and IS updates to the whole of HMNB Devonport, facilitating effective Change Management for staff, equipment, and systems.
Provide whole site briefings for ICT programmes being delivered to site.
IT focal point for NBC Devonport staff and supported Units within the Naval Base, adhering to MOD policy, Service Level Agreements and Joint Business Agreements.
Develop and maintain IT asset registers for NBC Devonport and whole site assets as dictated by Navy Digital.
Conduct regular assurance checks and investigations on behalf of Defence and Navy Digital teams.
Utilise Remedy Asset Management Tool to provide asset reports as required.
Delegated budgetary authority for IT equipment and consumables, utilising Navy Digital Front Door and engaging with ICT team as required.
The job holder will have line management responsibilities for 1 x EO grade.
Person specification
This role may be suitable for someone with previous experience of working in a team delivering IT programmes or managing IT assets.
Previous experience or technical knowledge can help but we’re looking for the core skills and the motivation and ability to learn, so we can support your continuous development in the role. We’ll provide opportunities to maintain or gain industry qualifications, certifications or memberships where required.
Essential Criteria:
- A Level 5 qualification in IT, or a business related subject, or substantial experience at the discretion of the vacancy holder.
- Change Management Practitioner
- IT Asset Manager (ITAM) Foundation
- Acute attention to detail.
- Great organisation, timekeeping and prioritisation skills.
- Able to keep calm under pressure and use your initiative and influencing skills.
- Personable, task focused and able to build relationships with the core team and wider colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
- A passion for information technology and identifying and solving problems.
- Motivation, commitment and the desire to continue to learn and develop.
Level 5 qualification in IT or business related subject
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:
Behaviour:
- Changing and Improving
- Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (750Word count)
- Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Behaviour:
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
- Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
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.
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
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.
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 the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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 : Jennifer Cerqua
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
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].
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