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HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG

About the job

Job summary

HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth 

This advert is being run in accordance with the Civil Service Success Profiles methodology.  

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 various disciplines. 

The job is based in His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport, on the waterfront of Plymouth, Devon and is a site of national, strategic importance. The Royal Navy Distribution Authority (RNDA), Alternate Custodian is a challenging and rewarding role that supports the Naval Base Commander (NBC) with the assurance that HMNB Devonport is compliant with the requirements of MOD security policy. 

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

Job description

Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• Act as the Alternate Custodian Officer to RNDA Plymouth Cryptographic Custodian, as required, so that a system is maintained for the receipt, safe custody, accounting, issue, and destruction of cryptographic material in accordance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) Policy  
• Receive, record, and provide secure stowage for ABOVE SECRET material for units and sub-account holders until collection. Act as a point of contact for all Above SECRET matters in the unit and other local sub accounts advise and educate users in maintaining the security of the material. 
• Act as Alternate Custodian Officer (CRYPTO Accountant) and share responsibility for the management of the COMSEC account in accordance with JSP Policy 
• To have joint responsibility for Cryptographic Assurance Standards, Personnel and Physical Security of the RNDA in accordance with JSP Policy. 
• Conducting Annual Assurance Inspections covering all aspects of account compliance, six-monthly muster and monthly checks and audits of sub-accounts and holders as required for the sub-accounts and holders under the RNDA Plymouth area of responsibility. (Note any cryptographic incidents could potentially have a catastrophic impact to military capability) 
• Managing the receipt, registration, and distribution of cryptographic material for NBC(D) accounts, ensuring that units are informed when material received via the Defence Courier Service (DCS) is held in storage. 
• Ensuring the protection and destruction at Secret and Top-Secret levels of Cryptographic material for RNDA Plymouth, its sub-accounts and holders is carried out in accordance with national policy. 
• Provide professional cryptographic advice and assistance to RNDA sub-accounts and holders, ships, submarines, RFA and local customers based or visiting Devonport. 

To line manage 1 x AO RNDA Assistant to meet their welfare, development, and reporting needs. 

Person specification

The successful candidate will be willing to attend role-specific training courses held at other Defence establishes within the UK which will necessitate short periods of detached duty. 

Previous experience of working in an area where meticulous record keeping is highly desirable. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate teamwork, with the ability to multi-task and work to defined or fast-moving deadlines in support of the RNDA's outputs. 

Behaviours

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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%
• 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.
• 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.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : NAVYNBCD-SYCI@mod.gov.uk
• Email : NAVYNBCD-SYCI@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

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: info@csc.gov.uk.