Royal Navy - Predannack Airfield Operations Support Officer
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 14th November 2024
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Predannack Airfield is a strategically important airfield location for the training of rotary winged aircrew, firefighters and increasingly, the development of uncrewed air systems and training of UAS operators. As the primary Operations liaison you will engage with Military, Civilian and Commercial Stakeholders in order to co-ordinate, plan and prioritise their varied requirements whilst considering schedules maintenance requirements, directly influencing the safe operations of both crewed and uncrewed air systems.
This is a full-time role consisting of 37 hours per week and will involve working between both RNAS Predannack and RNAS Culdrose. Due to the hours of availability and flexibility required for the frequency to travel between sites at short notice, this post is not suitable for part-time.
Job description
Working within the Air Operations Team, providing administrative and functional support and facilitating the engagement between operating units and other support providers co-ordinating and prioritising the use of Predannack within the programmed operating periods; including, but not limited to: -
- Operations - Prioritising our own Squadrons, the Predannack Operations Officer will work closely with other users, including commercial enterprises, assisting with air and land based operating enquiries and activity to co-ordinate the Predannack flying programme. They will assist Duty Air Traffic Control Officer on site with logging activities, including opening/closing pre and post checks, engagement with Culdrose Air Traffic Control on aircraft movements, handling telephone enquiries and other reactive tasks delegated by Duty Air Traffic Controller. During the course of their duties there will be the requirement for some electronic file management and records maintenance, including production of presentation slides, data entry and consolidation and collation of statistics, ensuring all documentation is stored in the correct way with the correct classification.
- Airfield Management - The important safety duties monitoring and defect reporting of runways, security gates and fence lines, windsocks and signage and alongside any flying hazards observed. Liaising with Station Infrastructure Management on projects and maintenance programs to ensure proper estate management and stewardship. Maintaining access and key records alongside other routine administrative tasks. Acting as the airfield visitor Co-ordinator, provide consultation and supervision as appropriate. You will participate in multi-agency meetings and provide input into weekly briefings.
- Building Management – Conduct asset and building inspections, fire testing, defect reporting and maintenance monitoring. Collaborate with service partners as necessary to promptly deal with security and hazard issues.
Secondary duties - Culdrose Air Operations Assistant.
This role will initially require the post holder to undertake a period of on the job training within Culdrose Air Operations to become familiar with systems and procedures and build competence in specific aspects of the role and airfield environments.
During quieter operating periods and to fulfil workforce requirement, the post holder maybe required periodically to work within Culdrose Air Operations.
Additional related responsibilities maybe assigned as required.
A MOD issued laptop and duty mobile phone is provided.
Person specification
This is a largely independent position within a supportive team who share similar roles and responsibilities. We are looking for a motivated, organised and adaptable individual with excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to join our inclusive team of Military and Civilian personnel.
- Are you someone that likes a mix of tasks and getting out and about?
- Do you encourage good working relationships and get the most out of working together in a team?
- Can you collate information from multiple resources to advise decision making in your work?
- Are you self-motivated to progress workflows and co-ordinate tasks as required?
- Can you collaborate effectively to ensure the successful delivery of tasks?
- Are you are proactive, take initiative and accountability for your performance and actions?
- Are you able to work flexibly and effectively to shifting program requirements and priorities?
If this sounds like you, then this is a demanding but worthwhile opportunity to build a substantial and dynamic role as site usage and role holder experience develop in the coming years.
You will need to be proficient in the use of MS Office applications, specifically Outlook and Word. SharePoint administration will also form part of the role, but this training will be provided on site. Additional training in the form of airfield, vehicle and frequency communications will be provided on site.
Applicants are required to hold a current drivers' license as there is a requirement to travel between sites and as required on the airfields in MOD vehicles in all weather and throughout the year.
The successful post holder is required to meet the medical colour perception requirements of CP2 or CP3 defective.
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
Further Benefits offered:
As a Civil Servant, 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.
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- Further personal & professional development opportunities.
- 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.
- On-site Facilities (gymnasium, cafe, messing facilities etc).
- Free and Secure Car Parking.
- Assisted Travel Scheme.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
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 aware 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.
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.
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 childcarechoices (opens in a new window).
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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Selection process details
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.
Candidates are requested to provide a CV as instructed and will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 Word count)
At sift, you will be assessed against the following:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- CV and Personal Statement
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework (Success Profiles) to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
The sift will be undertaken as soon as possible after the closing date, with interviews thereafter.
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 the vacancy contact.
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.
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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).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Ms Shonna Thompson
- Email : shonna.thompson655@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
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