Defence Support - Supply Chain Management - SCM Data Control Stock Maintenance

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Each year a third of the Defence budget is spent on Support. The Defence Support Organisation sits at the heart of providing support to the UK's Armed Forces. We provide logistic and engineering services to UK Armed Forces at home and abroad and have a broad remit spanning from planning to operational delivery.
We offer an inclusive, encouraging working environment providing opportunities for you to thrive in your role and progress your career. Our core values are Respect, Trust, Understanding and Kindness as we passionately believe these will enable both a diverse workforce and ultimately high performing teams.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who will embrace these values and proactively demonstrate the principles of inclusion within the organisation.
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week., The role of HEO Data Control Stock (CS) Maintenance sits in the Contingent Operational Stock and Sustainability Assessment Cell (COSSAC) that is part of the Supply Chain Governance (SCG) area within Joint Support (JtSp).
Controlled Stocks (CS) are the resilience margin of critical stores, such as vehicle parts, that Defence holds in anticipation of surges in activity levels. The landscape pertaining to CS management has changed significantly over recent time: CS holdings are currently worth over £330M with further purchases in train. The control and management of CS liability has been centralised within the SCG COSSAC Team. SCG COSSAC Team provides four key functions:
1. Creation. Assisting as the interface between Army, Navy & Air Force and DE&S (Defence Equipment & Support agency) in the detailed translation of requirements into demand plans listed by NATO Stock Number (NSN) and Quantity.
2. Maintenance. Daily oversight of the management of CS including the focal point for any CS releases.
3. Reporting. Reporting on CS holdings, shortfalls and unfunded gaps in order to establish risk and advise on appropriate mitigations.
4. Usage. Support to the issue of CS as part of the wider Contingent Op Stock demand in response to an emerging demand.
The role would benefit from Supply Chain and inventory Management experience. Proficiency with MS Office is essential, particularly within EXCEL. Training in Defence Logistic Information systems (such as MJDI, BIWMS, SS3 etc) are distinct advantage, however on the job training courses will be provided to cover any knowledge gaps., As the Control Stock (CS) Maintenance Lead, you will deliver the Data Team’s Maintenance Function by managing and maintaining the detailed day to day records of CS Holdings on Defence Logistic IT systems and bespoke records.
You will receive supportive oversight and direction from your line manager but will retain and own the responsibility to liaise with a range of stakeholders across Defence to ensure that the size and content of the CS items within your responsibility are correct and respond to authorised requests to increase or lower CS holdings. These stakeholders include the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Army, Navy & Air Force, Team LEIDOS, and Defence Supply Chain Operations & Movements (DSCOM) among others.
You will be responsible for knowing the details of the CS that you oversee with the ability to advise on the impact of requests for the release of CS that are raised by Defence users seeking to access CS. At all times we expect you to work as a dedicated team member displaying; the civil service values, collegiate working, cross briefing, and shared knowledge & experience.
Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
+ Advising and guiding Army, Navy & Air Force and DE&S on the processes to ensure the module constructs are maintained appropriately.
+ Conducting regular CS module reviews.
+ Maintain the CS Databook.
+ Assist in CS planning for CS creation and usage
+ Line Management responsibilities, ensuring your team is supported both professionally and personally.
+ You will be responsible for knowing the details of the CS that you oversee with the ability to advise on the impact of requests for the release of CS that are raised by Defence users seeking to access CS. At all times we expect you to work as a dedicated team member displaying; the civil service values, collegiate working, cross briefing, and shared knowledge & experience.
Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
+ Advising and guiding Front Line Commands (FLC) and DE&S on the processes to ensure the module constructs are maintained appropriately.
+ Conducting regular CS module reviews.
+ Maintain the CS Databook.
+ Assist in CS planning for CS creation and usage
+ Line Management responsibilities, ensuring your team is supported both professionally and personally.

Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Seeing the Big Picture
+ Working Together
+ Developing Self and Others, + Canteen
+ Gym
+ Coffee bars
+ Shops
+ Parking
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.
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Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
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.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
+ Communicating & Influencing
+ Seeing the Big Picture
+ Working Together
+ Developing Self & Others
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.
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.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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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).

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.
As a unique business, we offer in-house training as well as external development opportunities towards industry recognised qualifications.
We offer a flexible, inclusive work package which takes into consideration differing life circumstances and is crafted to support you through the lifetime of your employment and beyond.
In addition to a generous salary, market-leading pension and holiday entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, we regularly reward our staff with financial In Year Rewards and Thank You Vouchers to recognise high standards of work and outcomes.
We offer learning and development tailored to your role, a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity and a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%