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Do you enjoy working within a fast paced, diverse environment? Are you a great team mate and a good communicator? We are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager - Works Controller to join our existing Infrastructure Team at RNAS Culdrose.

Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose delivers the UK’s two highest defence priorities: assuring the nuclear deterrent and protection of the nation’s aircraft carriers. An operational Air Station, Culdrose has a workforce of more than 3000 personnel that are all directly or indirectly involved in generating or supporting the naval air squadrons and their personnel.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

As an Assistant Works Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Infrastructure Works Party. You will also be responsible for being the Infrastructure SME for designated sites at RNAS Culdrose.

You will brief and liaise with the Building Managers and occupants in the areas of your responsibility. You will be the primary point of contact for Command, DIO and VIVO for your designated site. You will be expected to carry out briefings for Contractors and Building Managers. You will be the Department SHE Representative and will be expected to attend the SHEF termly meetings. All the members of the Infrastructure Team are required to deputise for each other, ensuring that any arising issues can be dealt with promptly. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue overdue defects, and to advise Command of any urgent Infrastructure failures. Your designated buildings will predominantly be in the “Living” Site, but a flexible approach is needed to assist in the management of RNAS Culdrose infrastructure.

Experience and passion for collaboration is important to ensure all areas of work are completed to a satisfactory standard, coupled with the ability to be individually motivated to support wider team objectives.

The successful candidate will be required to prioritise time spent alternating between office-based work and site visits.

Who are we looking for?

Primary

• Liaise and co-ordinate with sections/squadrons/departments across the station to ensure physical infrastructure is maintained and costs are minimised.
• Liaise with all section Building Managers across RNAS Culdrose to ensure problems are solved in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Conduct Station briefings for section Building Managers / Custodians across the estate.
• To be the Building Manager for the Infrastructure Dept. main building.
• To be the Health and Safety Representative for the Infrastructure Dept.
• To Attend the SHE Rep the SHEF termly meetings
• Act as Works Manager with responsibility for managing the day-to-day Infra Working Team programme and prioritising work.
• Manage minor Infra Team projects from conception to completion including procurement of items, where required, and providing section engagement to ensure full visibility of works.
• Carry out Risk Assessments and ensure they are maintained for the Infra Dept. Working Team.
• Complete SHE Risk Assessments for the Infra Dept.
• Schedule meetings and training sessions for the Infra Working Team to ensure they remain qualified to complete their working activities, including Civil Service Mandatory HR requirements.
• Carry out any general tasks as required within the Infra Team.
• Attend Infrastructure led meetings as required
• Attend Single Living Accomodation management meetings
• Attend other meetings as agreed

Secondary

• To contribute to energy conservation by assisting in the continuing education efforts of Station personnel.
• To promote recycling within the areas of responsibility.

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

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together

• 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 average employer contribution of 27%

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 very competitive pension scheme
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• 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

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.

Navy Command are currently going through a review and there is a possibility that within 6-12 months the role applied for may be subject to change.

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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/.”

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.

Job contact :

Name :
Mr Marcus Sutcliffe
Email :
[email protected]
Telephone :
01326552866

Recruitment team :

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