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Are you looking for an opportunity to help shape the future of Royal Navy Submarine Training, and make a real contribution to a highly dynamic, strategically important and world renowned organisation?

You can develop and grow your skills in this brand-new post, working at the heart of the Royal Navy’s Submarine Service. His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Commando Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance Naval 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.

HMNB Clyde is the single operational home of the Submarine Service and the United Kingdom's Submarine Centre of Excellence. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the Royal Navy's operational commitments across all Defence Lines of Development from Scotland on enduring basis. The location offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills through training and opportunities for career progression, we also provide first rate benefits for all our staff.

Based with HMNB Clyde, Fleet Operational Sea Training Submarines (FOST SM) is charged with the management and delivery of submarine training.

The post is a Civilian Higher Executive Officer grade, and the position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The post holder will have the exciting opportunity to join the FOST SM team to steer the Future Training Programme of the Submarine service through the development of the Future Submarine School and beyond.

As the Royal Navy embarks on a journey of unprecedented transformation, the role of the Training Manager (Future) will sit directly in FOST (SM) Headquarters as the focal point within the organisation for a range of comprehensive change programmes and initiatives which will improve the way that we train our people and enhance how we deliver operational effectiveness to the front line.

Responsible to FOST Capt (SM), via HOD, for the delivery of FOST (SM) Future Training Strategy, the Training Manager (Future) will lead the Training Line of Development for future projects, including, but not limited to, Submarine Training Capability, Dreadnought Class, Navy Transformation and Project Selborne.

As principal staff adviser on the implementation of future training capability, the TMF role is integral to facilitating effective communication and coherency between FOST (SM) departments and external change initiatives and organisations. Operating in a period of significant modernisation, TMF must recognise the inter dependencies and potential impact presented by a range of change initiatives, optimally identifying risks, issues, mitigations and efficiencies and communicating these with relevant partners to enable informed decision-making processes and ensure that change is effectively implemented to maximise FOST (SM) outputs.

Although this position does not hold Line Management responsibilities, you will be encouraged to have functional management responsibilities for the outputs of a wider team consisting of Service Personnel, Civil Servants and Contractors.

A strong team player, the successful applicant will require excellent communication and social skills, expertly working with a wide range of people, each with different and completing interests. They must approach tasks flexibly and find creative and imaginative solutions to problems. An ability to optimally prioritise and handle their workload is a must.

The role is responsible for the provision of services including:

1.*Collaborate closely with various external and internal partners and all relevant Future SM project teams to deliver a coherent programme of changes to FOST (SM).

2.*Act as secretary to the FOST (SM) Change Working Group (FCWG), co-ordinating internal FOST (SM) change and support to external projects.

3.*Act as FOST Captain (SM)’s representative at various partner meetings.

4.*Advise and inform on the compilation of long-term strategy and analysis of FOST (SM) Statement Trained Requirements (SOTR) collaborating closely with all partners as necessary.

5.*Engage with Project Selborne, Navy Transformation and equivalent teams to identify and quantify future Training Support requirements for FOST (SM) and wider training estate.

6*Work with others to highlight identification of issues and risk management and seek mitigations

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving

• As a civil servant working in a sub-division of 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.

  The MoD 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 civil servants include:
  • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service plus Bank Holidays
  • A very competitive pension scheme
  • Personal & professional development tailored to your role
  • Access to a confidential, professional support service
  • Discount schemes
  • Cycle to work scheme/season ticket loans
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Free on-site parking
  • On-site facilities (swimming pool, gymnasium, sailing club, ski club, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities, etc)
  • Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year

  
  We understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance.

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.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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.

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.

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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/.

Job contact :

Name :
Chloe Richardson
Email :
[email protected]
Telephone :
03001654124

Recruitment team

Email :
[email protected]