Royal Navy - 3 Commando Brigade (3 CDO Bde) Head Quarters (HQ) Business Manager

Plymouth, South West England, PL1 3QS

Job Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Very High Readiness HQ supporting 9 units across the UK providing people expertise and acting as the central Point of Contact (POC) across many areas in relation to Civilian Management and Finance, working in a dynamic and exciting environment in support of the operationally active Commando Forces (Royal Marines). To become a Civil Service member of 3 Cdo Bde HQ, we are looking for a capable and motivated professional with the drive to actively support and improve the lived and worked experience of Military and Civil Service personnel.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

Financial Management - Scrutiny of HQ Budget expenditure. Ensure the efficient management of financial resources. Structuring, scrutiny, and refinement of all Business Cases.

Civilian Point of contact for 9 Units plus HQ - on all Civilian matters including but not limited to recruitment, reporting, resignations, learning and development, performance, sickness, and discipline. Responsible for internal Civilian management and workforce planning.

Business Strategy, Resilience and Support - Lead on the development of 3Cdo Bde civilian transformation in support of CF Transformation 2027 and onwards. Responsible for internal Civilian management and workforce planning. Advising on process and policy in relation to civilian transformation and impacts, succession planning. Support Bde Senior leaders and Miliary workforce team with future transformation as required.

Commercial Procurement - Provide advice and signpost as required on all procurement matters and raising commercial awareness Support the process for Auction Prizes for annual events and external activities/agreements are correctly abated and contracted for working with stakeholders NC Commercial and Finance Teams. Ensure procurement route offers the best solution in terms of Value for Money (VfM) and meeting the user requirement. Scrutiny and advice of Business Cases and completion of Purchase Order request documents for approval by the appropriate authority. Provide advice on all procurement matters and raising commercial awareness.

Financial Management - Scrutiny of HQ Budget expenditure. Ensure the efficient management of financial resources. Structuring, scrutiny, and refinement of all Business Cases.

Civilian Point of contact for 9 Units plus HQ - on all Civilian matters including but not limited to recruitment, reporting, resignations, learning and development, performance, sickness, and discipline. Responsible for internal Civilian management and workforce planning.

Business Strategy, Resilience and Support - Lead on the development of 3Cdo Bde civilian transformation in support of CF Transformation 2027 and onwards. Responsible for internal Civilian management and workforce planning. Advising on process and policy in relation to civilian transformation and impacts, succession planning. Support Bde Senior leaders and Miliary workforce team with future transformation as required.

Commercial Procurement - Provide advice and signpost as required on all procurement matters and raising commercial awareness Support the process for Auction Prizes for annual events and external activities/agreements are correctly abated and contracted for working with stakeholders NC Commercial and Finance Teams. Ensure procurement route offers the best solution in terms of Value for Money (VfM) and meeting the user requirement. Scrutiny and advice of Business Cases and completion of Purchase Order request documents for approval by the appropriate authority. Provide advice on all procurement matters and raising commercial awareness.

Person specification

The successful candidate will be versatile with a flexible approach to accommodate the constantly evolving needs of the Business. We are looking for a Business Manager who is:-

• conscientious and focused on delivering to a high standard,
• has experience of working with senior leaders (1* and 2*) and stakeholders ,
• has a proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
  
  

Easily builds trusted working relationships with senior leaders and developing a clear understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities. Can organise their daily workload by priorities and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment and have a proven ability to work flexibly in order to adapt to a variety of tasks

• a dynamic way of working with ability to respond to customers professionally, clearly, and concisely, be able to respond quickly in a very limited timeframe to urgent requirements.
• is flexible and creative in response to business challenges in complex and uncertain situations, leading by example and motivating others.
• creative and curious in their approach with an agile mindset and confidence to bring new ideas and fresh thinking.
  
  

You will need to be resilient in order to work both independently and as part of a team – being comfortable following instructions, showing initiative and supporting colleagues, handles confidential information with sensitivity and care, adhering to our policies.

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Developing Self and Others
• Delivering at Pace
  
  

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

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture
  
  

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 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 Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 
• Personal & professional development 
• Alternative working patterns for many roles 
• Access to a confidential, professional support service 
• Discount schemes 
• Access to cycle to work scheme / season ticket loans 
• Enhanced parental 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. 

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.  

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.  

 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 (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.  

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.  

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 may attracts.  

Benefits of working at RM Barracks Stonehouse 

Free vehicle parking (with a valid pass) 

Changing and shower facilities 

Central feeding facility with other food facility options within a 5 minutes’ walk 

Any time gym use (on completion of induction) 

Squash court 

Use of other recreation spaces 

Community spirit among all in establishment 

Proximity to Royal William Yard, Mt. Edgecumbe and Plymouth City Centre

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 Application Candidates will be required to provide evidence of experience in, CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements.

Personal statement (max. 750 words) should explain how your personal skills, qualities and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.

At Sift You Will Assessed On The Following

• CV
• Personal Statement
• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture.
  
  

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.

At Interview You Will Be Assessed On The Following

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Developing Self and Others
• Delivering at Pace
  
  

Essentials

Working Knowledge of Finance and Commercial

Knowledge and experience HR Processes and Procedures

Office 365 including Microsoft, Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook and Share point. 

Further Information in relation to Security Clearances

For meaning full checks to be carried out, candidates need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides a level of assurance. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years if the role required CTC clearance, 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. A lack of residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance. To find out more about vetting refer to Vetting Explain – GOV UK (www.gov,uk)

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .

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
  
  

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.

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 : Sue McAdam
• 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].