Army - King's Harbour Master

As the Kings Harbourmaster you will be responsible for directing policy, ensuring compliance, and providing advice, direction and guidance to 17 Port & Maritime Regt and the 3 other Army Ports across the Defence Estate. Liaising directly with concession holders on all Port Operation and safety matters when required. You will manage day to day tasking of small team of Military Persons including the Quay Foreman (WO2), Assistant Quay Foreman (Sgt) and Deputy Harbour Master (SSgt).
You will:
+ Be responsible for the monitoring, regulation and enforcement of all matters relating to the safety of navigation and operation of the Military Enclave
+ Ensure the Military Enclave attains and maintains the directed level of compliance under the Defence Maritime Regulations and Port Marine Safety Code
+ Maintain a comprehensive Marine Safety & Environmental Management System (MSEMS), to include Navigational Risk Assessment and Hazard Logs (Wet & Dry operations) for both the Enclave and Military Operations within the Sea Mounting Centre (SMC)
+ Draft, exercise and validate port emergency plans, including managing and maintaining an effective Marine Oil Spill Response organisation
+ Develop and maintain HS&EP standards within the port in accordance with the Commanding Officer’s HS&EP statement and commitments
+ Liaise with appropriate MOD and civilian authorities to promote the safe operation of marine matters within the Military Enclave and neighbouring civilian harbour authorities.
+ Represent Port Duty Holder (PDH) on all SMC port stakeholder meetings as required and advise and update PDH on all areas of responsibility ensuring they are aware of any non ALARP(as low as reasonably possible) risks in the port area., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Leadership
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Working Together
+ Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
+ Communicating and Influencing, + Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
+ Enhanced parental and adoption leave
+ 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
+ Learning and Development
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 a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
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.
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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights., At application you will need to provide a personal statement of no more than 750 words stipulating previous experience in a similar environment alongside leadership experience and knowledge of Marine Safety & Environmental Management System (MSEMS).
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
+ Communicating and influencing
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
+ Leadership
+ Communicating and influencing
+ Working and together
+ Managing a quality service
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.
Sifting is scheduled to take place within 7 working days of the closing date. Interview dates to are to be confirmed. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.
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.
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.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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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
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Working for the Civil Service
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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).
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.

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We are looking for an experienced maritime specialist ideally with harbour master experience.
The successful candidate must have the ability to analyse technical information, make informed decisions and provide competent advice.
The post demands high levels of self-motivation and integrity, the successful applicant will be a resilient individual who can work efficiently, effectively and lead by example.
Essential Criteria:
+ MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency) Recognised STCW II/1 OOW Unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
+ MCA Recognised STCW III/1 EOOW Unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
+ RLC(Royal Logistics Corps) / RM LC Class 1 Mariner Qualification; or
+ RN (Royal Navy) Ship Command Qualifications or Engineering equivalent; or
+ RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Ocean Master
+ Foundation degree/HND or higher in Marine Engineering, Marine Technology, Maritime Operations or Port Operations.
Desirable:
+ A Lloyds Harbour Master Diploma and/or UKHMA Harbour Master Diploma.
+ Previous experience and knowledge of conducting accident investigations., • MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency) Recognised STCW II/1 OOW Unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
• MCA Recognised STCW III/1 EOOW Unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
• RLC(Royal Logistics Corps) / RM LC Class 1 Mariner Qualification; or
• RN (Royal Navy) Ship Command Qualifications or Engineering equivalent; or
• RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Ocean Master
• Foundation degree/HND or higher in Marine Engineering, Marine Technology, Maritime Operations or Port Operations.

The successful candidate will be part of 17 Port and maritime Regiments Headquarter Team delivering Port Marine Safety Code Compliance and to maintain the Marine Safety Environmental Management System (MSEMS) on behalf of the Duty Holder (Commanding Officer, 17 Port & Maritime Regiment). You will provide the Army with the assurance it needs to continue to operate within the Military Enclave at Marchwood as well as providing oversight, advice and first party assurance to the other 3 Army harbours in the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the team at McMullen Barracks in Marchwood, where the Army’s only Port and Maritime Regiment are based. We have around 550 military and civil service personnel that form the Regiment. Our Regiment is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from Port Operators, human resources, Marine Engineers to storekeepers. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army and defence.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
The Army 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 Army civil servants include:
+ 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
+ Highly competitive pension scheme
+ Personal and professional development of skills