Primary work location will be Longroom Port Control, RM Stonehouse Barracks however office space in Flag Port Control, HMNB Devonport is also available
Job Summary
The Dockyard Port of Plymouth (DPoP) consists of all the waters from the port limit (approximately 2NM south of Plymouth Breakwater) to as far as the tide flows and is under the jurisdiction of the King's Harbour Master (KHM), Plymouth.
Located within the DPoP is HM Naval Base Devonport; the base has evolved into one of the largest bases of its kind in Western Europe and is today a key strategic defence asset as a main operating and support base for the Royal Navy. The Port also hosts the commercial harbours of Cattewater Harbour Commissioners, ABP Millbay and Sutton Harbour.
KHM is seeking a Port Officer (Environment & Outreach) to advise on and put into practice KHM response to emerging and developing environmental legislation and initiatives. Support DKHM in production of a KHM Communications Plan, to best communicate and receive messages on KHM matters such as safety, the environment and sustainability. To use NBC Media, the Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF) and other internal and external bodies.
The position is to be located at either Port Control Station (Longroom or Flag) with some home working available and is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The Port Officer (Environment & Outreach) is a key role in the day to day running of the KHM area of jurisdiction; primary areas of the position are as follows:
- To support the safe, sustainable and transparent operation of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth and KHM’s function through liaison with NBC Devonport internal and civilian external bodies at project level, as a key KHM responder to the SEMS and to the Plymouth ‘Coastal Concordat’, to monitor sustainable growth within port limits.
- To keep a register of marine and marine related development applications to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Plymouth City Council (PCC) in the port on behalf of PCO, co-ordinating KHMs response as a statutory marine planning consultee.
- To crew the KHM boat as part of an active patrol cycle as required.
Role
The Port Officer (Environment & Outreach) is a key role in the day to day running of the KHM area of jurisdiction; primary areas of the position are as follows:
- To support the safe, sustainable and transparent operation of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth and KHM’s function through liaison with NBC Devonport internal and civilian external bodies at project level, as a key KHM responder to the SEMS and to the Plymouth ‘Coastal Concordat’, to monitor sustainable growth within port limits.
- To keep a register of marine and marine related development applications to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Plymouth City Council (PCC) in the port on behalf of PCO, co-ordinating KHMs response as a statutory marine planning consultee.
- To crew the KHM boat as part of an active patrol cycle as required.
Person specification
A successful candidate will have relevant experience either by background or education in Media/Communications and/or environmental protection (maritime experience is desirable however not mandatory); transferable Port Operation experience will also be considered.
Training can and will be provided for the right candidate in areas that are not demonstrated.
The role requires attention to detail, diplomacy and an ability to adapt to situations.
For further information please see the supporting documents or contact the Deputy King's Harbour Master (Andrew.jones469@mod.gov.uk) for an informal discussion.
This is a very exciting opportunity to become central to the successful operation of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth, and is a great opportunity to build a career in the ports sector.
The postholder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
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%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates should apply online via the Civil Service Website (CS Jobs).
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability.(750 word count)
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:
- Communicating & Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
At Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following
- Communicating & Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Changing and Improving
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: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
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.
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).
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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
Open to UK nationals only.
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).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : Andrew Jones
- Email : andrew.jones469@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.
