So3 J1j8

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 413066

**Salary**:

- £29,580
- A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

**Job grade**:

- Executive Officer

**Contract type**:

- Permanent

**Business area**:

- MOD - Air

**Type of role**:

- Accountancy

**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

**Number of jobs available**:

- 1

**Contents**:

- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know

**Location**:

- Lyneham, South West England, SN15 4XX

**About the job**:
**Job summary**:
The SO3 J1/J8 role works for the J1 Department within DSEME (Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering ensuring that. The J1 Department is responsible for the following:
The HQ DSEME J1 department provides the management and control of pay and allowances, military personnel documentation, Travel and Movements, Public and Non-public funds, Resettlement and Discharge, vetting and Data Protection, PAPMIS, WISMIS and MS. The department provides first line advice and guidance to the Chain of Command (CoC) and assures the financial integrity of administration of funds in accordance with Service Funds Regulations and Civil Statutory Law.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

**Job description**:
SO3 J1/J8 is responsible to the CoC (Chain of Command) for the J1/J8 functions within the Garrison and ensures the correct management and administration of Public and Non Public funds by way of continual audit. SO3 J1J8 is to:
Carry out the duties of Imprest Checking Officer.

Carry out the duties of Internal Auditor for Public and Non Public Funds and JPA I-Expense Claims.

Advise the Comdt and Garrison Units on the management of all Public and Non Public Funds.

SO3 J1/J8 is also responsible for the compilation and coordination of the CNO/CVO Register (Casualty Notifying Officer and Casualty Visiting Officer). This register encompasses personnel from DSEME, 21 Signal Regiment, 9 Supply Regiment and 5 Battalion REME.

Responsible for the coordination of all CNO/CVO (Casualty Notifying Officer/Casualty Visiting Officer) training via Headquarters South West.

Responsible for ensuring the smooth handover/takeover of CNO/CVO duties.

SO3 J1/J8 is also responsible for the checking of Crypto under the guidance of 8 Training Battalion REME.

**Person specification**:
Desirable qualifications for the role are:
All Arms Basic Bookkeeper, Regimental Accountant and Imprest Operator Certificates. Financial Skills Certificate - Foundation.

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

- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership

**Benefits**:

- Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 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 employer contribution of 28.97%
- 25 days annual leave
- Free gym membership

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

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.

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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**Things you need to know**:
**Selection process details**:

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