Army -Regimental Career Management Officer

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
People are the Army’s most important asset. This post leads on the Human Resource management for 376 of the Corps of Royal Engineers’ most capable instructors, who deliver combat engineering skills to the next generation of Royal Engineer Soldiers.
With a firm understanding of Human Resource management and the IT applications used by the Army to manage its people, which full training will be provided on, the successful applicant will have a central role in a close-knit organisation of highly motivated people. With a small team to support them, they will be responsible to ensure that the careers of the soldiers within the Regiment are appropriately managed, act as the primary conduit into the Army Personnel Centre, manage the inflow and outflow of soldiers and oversee all reporting activity.
The successful candidate will be required to attend and pass the Regimental Careers Management Officer course within 3 months of undertaking the post. This is a 5 day residential course at the Army Personnel Centre (Glasgow.)
Due to the nature of the role there is an expectation for the successful candidate to be in office full time (5 days a week), with the ability to work remotely as and when required by individual circumstances to be discussed with your Line Manager.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week., You will be responsible for overseeing the HR management of 367 military personnel. Primarily this involves the careful oversight of reporting procedures, acting as the secretary for promotion and grading boards, managing the regular inflow and outflow of military personnel, providing career advice to soldiers and line managers and acting as the focal-point for resettlement activity. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to maximising the talent across the organisation through effective behaviours and leadership alongside your civil servant colleagues, military staff and contractors.
The main areas of responsibility are:
+ Act as the principal advisor to the Commanding Officer on all aspects of soldier career management including annual appraisal reporting and internal grading boards
+ Provide career management support and advice to soldiers including Regular and Reserve personnel
+ Facilitate applications for internal transfers using MOD HR applications
+ Develop and manage the Unit Retention Plan to retain talent within the organisation
+ Act as the Unit Career Manager focal point for the Army Personnel Centre
+ Act as a focal point for all reporting and HR referrals through the Army Personnel Centre for all new arrivals to the Regiment
+ Contribute to Unit workforce planning and manage the Unit Establishment Table (personnel management tool)
+ Unit focus for professional and personal development advice on soldier education and vocational accreditation
+ Carry out the responsibilities of the Unit Briefing Officer (UBO), relating to the resettlement of personnel leaving the Army
+ Act as the Station Champion for HR/People Management ensuring there is good practice across all units and offer advice on matters as they are presented, We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Developing Self and Others
+ Leadership
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Developing Self and Others, Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500)
You will also be assessed against the following behaviours -
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Developing Self and Others
At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours –
+ Making effective decisions
+ Leadership
+ Communicating and influencing
+ Developing self and others
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.
Application sifting is due to take place within 7 working days of the closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed. A minimum of 2 full working days will be provided for interviews. 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
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).

The successful candidate will be a diligent and self-motivated individual. A committed team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and with an ability to clearly focus on outcomes.
Essential:
+ Previous experience within HR management
Desirable
+ Experience in the career management of military personnel

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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
+ Alternative working patterns for many roles
+ 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.
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.