Army – Military Discipline/Behaviours Higher Executive Officer

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• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information

HQ 3 (UK) Div. Picton Barracks, Bulford, SP4 9NY. We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. We aim to work to a 60% in office attendance but, due to the nature of the role, at times you will be required to attend the office in person 100% of your working week.

About the job

Job summary

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. 

Headquarters 3 (United Kingdom) Division (HQ 3 (UK) Div) is the Army’s principle two-star deployable headquarters and the only one maintained at readiness able to provide command and control over the full range of military activities. Our civilian and military personnel ensure that the Division is able to operate across the full spectrum of conflict and meet our operational commitments.

This post is within the Behaviours Branch and is an opportunity to develop experience in discipline, personnel, diversity, and Inclusion.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

HQ 3 (UK) Division is looking for a motivated Higher Executive Officer to join our small but busy Behaviours Branch.

The Behaviours Branch supports the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 (UK) Div with discharging their 2* discipline responsibilities and promoting an inclusive and diverse culture across the Division. People are the Division’s centre of gravity and working in the Behaviours Branch you will have the opportunity to contribute to the Division’s People Strategy, Operation TEAMWORK and to improve the lived experience of personnel in 3 (UK) Div.

Who are we looking for?

The Military Discipline/Behaviours Higher Executive Officer will:

• Oversee the Division’s Service Law, Warning & Sanctions, Service Complaints and Administrative casework, supporting fairness and parity of dealing by ensuring casework complies with Law, regulation and Army policies and procedures
• Produce written and verbal briefs to GOC 3 (UK) Div on Major Administrative Actions, Service Complaints, Extended Powers, Permissions to Hear a Charge, Appointments of Bespoke Commanding Officer (CO) and applications for Administrative Discharge
• Promote an inclusive culture within 3 (UK) Div, working to increase understanding and engagement with diversity and inclusion through education and initiative
• Support the Division’s Behaviours Working Group, contribute to the Division’s People Strategy and Operation TEAMWORK development
• Provide policy advice and support to the Division’s nine Brigade/Group formations
• Conduct 2* 2nd Line of Defence Assurance of the Division’s casework acting to reduce delay and support the Division’s Brigades and Groups to attain the discipline casework Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Report and track high profile cases and produce monthly statistics
• Have line management responsibility for up to two members of staff

Person specification

Essential:

• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Experience with the production of statistics
• Proficient in Microsoft Officer applications
• Experience with preparing and presenting briefs

Desirable 

• Experience of military discipline

Behaviours

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

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Working Together

Benefits

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.

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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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Asa Waterman
• Email : Asa.waterman455@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email:

info@csc.gov.uk.

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