HMNB Clyde, Faslane. Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work a min of 3 days a week in Faslane in agreement with your Line Manager
About the job
Short summary
His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within Navy Command and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
Branch Overview: Chief of Staff (COS) Directorate is responsible for coordinating Naval Base Commander (NBC) activity with stakeholders across the Naval Base. It will facilitate the strategic development of HMNBC, providing coherent long-term planning and site integration to optimise the delivery of outputs across the 'One Clyde and Stakeholders and community.
The Capability Integration Manager (Dreadnought) will manage the development and implementation of the Clyde Dreadnought Readiness programme. This work will coordinate the capability integration activity required to ensure HMNBC is ready to operate HMS Dreadnought safely and securely. This is a new class of submarine, which is different in size, technological capability and infrastructure demands - The Change Implementation Manager (Dreadnought) will support Assistant Head Capability Integration (Dreadnought) as the focal point for Dreadnought change activity and will provide NBC with assurance that the Naval Base is on track to meet its change requirements.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
What will the successful candidate be doing?
The Capability Integration Manager (Dreadnought):
Develop an awareness of submarine operations and CASD if not already held.
Who are we looking for?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with ambition, who is engaging and has the skills to work inclusively with a large stakeholder community across public and private sectors. The role is mission focussed with clear operational timelines that need to be met to ensure the delivery of CASD and CDR. This post is suited to a person who will thrive on building, delivering and supporting the NBC Clyde Dreadnought Readiness programme. This individual will play a pivotal role in the Chief of Staff branch, supporting the delivery of change and improvement to rival most areas of Defence and even Other Government Departments. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, great team player and strong communicator who is able develop effective working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group.
Essential Criteria:
Experience of stakeholder management, planning, scheduling, and risk and issue management in a project delivery environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of people and operate as part of a multi discipline joint project team.
Strong time management, with ability to prioritise tasks and manage conflicting demands within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience of, or demonstrate an interest in, working within the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE)
Knowledge and experience of the collation and distribution of effective Management Information
Experience of challenging projects and programmes in a complex regulated environment
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Benefits we offer.
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.
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