Navy Command DMS Capability and Requirements Manager

HM Naval Base. Portsmouth

Job Summary

Defence Marine Services Next Generation (DMS-NG) is part of the Director Navy Acquisition (DNA) business area within Navy Command, operating through Naval Base Commander (NBC) Portsmouth, as the Senior User. DMS (the intelligent customer) is responsible for meeting customer requirements for Marine Services support within the Naval Bases at Clyde, Devonport and Portsmouth and various inshore and offshore activities in support of Defence outputs. DMS outputs are currently delivered through two contracts: Continued Provision of Marine Services (CPMS) and Range Safety and Aircrew Training (RSACT). In 2025 these contracts will be superceded by 4 new contracts which includes a Vessel Replacement Programme (VRP).

As a Capability & Requirements Manager within a dedicated, high-quality Requirements and Technical (RAT) team, you will provide specialist maritime and engineering subject matter expertise, support and advice to the DMS-NG Programme Director, RAT Section Lead, Commercial team, Transition Manager, and the wider DMS portfolio. You will work with Marine Services Superintendents, key customers, stakeholders and various capability desks within Navy Command to achieve the goals and objectives of the Programme. The RAT team manage and own the Statements of Requirement (SOR) change process for the future Marine Services Contracts. Requirements Managers are expected to support the development of contract documentation, conduct bid evaluation and aid the transition period with any new contractor/s and the acceptance into service of new vessels.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

We value diversity within our team and operate flexible ways of working; we support all our team members to find the right balance of home and office working that is right for them.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

Job Description

The Capability and Requirements Manager 3, will be specifically responsible for all technical aspects of the compilation and acceptance of the In Port Contract (C1) Vessel Replacement Programme (VRP) followed by integration and acceptance of the vessels into service, eventually leading to disposal of the replaced craft.

Post DMS-NG Service Commencement Date (SCD) of the new contracts; working with your VRP colleagues you will have responsibility for current and future obsolescence management and future replacement of Authority owned vessels across all 4 contracts (C1 to C4). You will also act as the Intelligent Customer for technical reports and surveys received from third parties chartering DMS owned vessels. This will incorporate legislative changes and compliance imposed by Net Zero Carbon 2050 and the drive to increase UK Shipbuilding content of all future vessels.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Acting as the interface between Maritime Capability /DMS-NG/ Defence Marine Services In Service Support and other cross project stakeholders, within and external to Navy Command and key customers/end users with particular responsibility for the compilation and acceptance of the C1 VRP followed by integration and acceptance of the vessels and leading to disposal. Additionally responsible for the obsolescence management and strategic planning for future replacement of Authority owned vessels across all 4 contracts plus acting as the Intelligent Customer for technical reports and surveys received from third parties chartering DMS owned vessels and advice to DMS-NG and DMS Delivery teams.
• Ensuring that the proposed Maritime services capabilities are fit for purpose and in line with Defence requirements, strategic priorities and the Maritime Capability Strategy.
• Working with stakeholders to identify new opportunities to reduce obsolescence and derive financial / operational benefits from the marine services contract/s through the DMS-NG SOR and associated KURs.
• Line Management responsibility for junior MSO posts will be expected in due course.
  
  

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The Capability and Requirements Manager 3, will be specifically responsible for all technical aspects of the compilation and acceptance of the In Port Contract (C1) Vessel Replacement Programme (VRP) followed by integration and acceptance of the vessels into service, eventually leading to disposal of the replaced craft.

Post DMS-NG Service Commencement Date (SCD) of the new contracts; working with your VRP colleagues you will have responsibility for current and future obsolescence management and future replacement of Authority owned vessels across all 4 contracts (C1 to C4). You will also act as the Intelligent Customer for technical reports and surveys received from third parties chartering DMS owned vessels. This will incorporate legislative changes and compliance imposed by Net Zero Carbon 2050 and the drive to increase UK Shipbuilding content of all future vessels.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Acting as the interface between Maritime Capability /DMS-NG/ Defence Marine Services In Service Support and other cross project stakeholders, within and external to Navy Command and key customers/end users with particular responsibility for the compilation and acceptance of the C1 VRP followed by integration and acceptance of the vessels and leading to disposal. Additionally responsible for the obsolescence management and strategic planning for future replacement of Authority owned vessels across all 4 contracts plus acting as the Intelligent Customer for technical reports and surveys received from third parties chartering DMS owned vessels and advice to DMS-NG and DMS Delivery teams.
• Ensuring that the proposed Maritime services capabilities are fit for purpose and in line with Defence requirements, strategic priorities and the Maritime Capability Strategy.
• Working with stakeholders to identify new opportunities to reduce obsolescence and derive financial / operational benefits from the marine services contract/s through the DMS-NG SOR and associated KURs.
• Line Management responsibility for junior MSO posts will be expected in due course.
  
  

If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at [email protected]

Person specification

This is an exciting, unique opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced commercial or military mariner to join a dynamic team based within HMNB Portsmouth with pan defence maritime responsibilities. An Engineering or Naval Architecture background would be preferred. The post holder will need to be a proven self-starter capable of acting independently, able to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Also capable of interacting at all levels in both a commercial and military context to build relations with key stakeholders. Capable of successfully managing and helping to deliver the new maritime contracts. Travel around the UK and sometimes overseas will be required. There will be huge opportunities for the successful candidate to grow both contract management and delivery skills whilst in post.

Passport:

You must have a valid passport

Technical:

Applicants will also be assessed on the following Functional Competences which can be found in the Maritime Intelligent Customer Framework attached to this advert.

Functional Competences:

IC2 – Specialist Knowledge

IC3 – Safety & Environmental Management

Licences

Full Driving Licence

Qualifications

On entry, maritime professional staff joining as MSO’s must have one of the following qualifications:

• MCA Recognised STCW II/2 Master unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
• MCA Recognised STCW III/2 Chief Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
• RN Ship Command Qualifications or Engineering equivalent; RN Deck qualification - CQ1, RN Engineering qualification – Marine Engineering Charge Qualification
• Degree in; Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology or Port Operations.
  
  

Applicants must be able to provide proof of qualifications during the application process. All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if application be in date. Equivalent qualifications will not be accepted.

Applicants must be able to apply previous knowledge of the marine industry to support the work undertaken. They will be expected to demonstrate experience in one or more areas such as design, construction, survey, maritime operations and administration.

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
  
  

Technical skills

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

• IC2 Specialist Knowledge
• IC3 Safety and Environmental Management
  
  

Alongside your salary of £61,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,842 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 In Navy Command, You Will Be Part Of a Forward-looking Organisation With Inclusive Workplace Policies, Excellent Career Prospects, And a Job That Makes a Difference. Navy Command 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 Navy Command Civil Servants Include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• A very competitive pension scheme
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
  
  

In Navy Command 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 an apprenticeship as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you 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 often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact. Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
  
  

Discover My Benefits:

Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD. https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/

This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.

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.

Selection process details

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

Candidates will need to provide a Job History and Statement of Suitability (750 words).

Individuals are advised to tailor their Personal Statement to provide evidence of project delivery and technical expertise within the Maritime Specialisation.

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

The initial sift will take place within two weeks of the advert closing date, and interviews will follow as soon as practicable. Interviews will take place in person in His Majesty’s Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.

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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. 

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, Experience and Technical skills.

Security

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 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
  
  

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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.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

• Name : Michael Percharde
• Email : [email protected]
• Telephone : 03001644003
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]
  
  

Further information

Please see Further Information document attached.