Navy- Port Officer

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

- 401889

**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 - Navy

**Type of role**:

- Communications / Marketing
Defence Operations
Environment and Sustainability
Operational Delivery

**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

**Number of jobs available**:

- 1

**Contents**:

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

**Location**:

- Primary work location will be Longroom Port Control, RM Stonehouse Barracks however office space in Flag Port Control, HMNB Devonport is also available

**About the job**:
**Job summary**:
The Dockyard Port of Plymouth (DPoP) consists of all the waters from the port limit (approximately 2NM south of Plymouth Breakwater) to as far as the tide flows and is under the jurisdiction of the King's Harbour Master (KHM), Plymouth.

Located within the DPoP is HM Naval Base Devonport; the base has evolved into one of the largest bases of its kind in Western Europe and is today a key strategic defence asset as a main operating and support base for the Royal Navy. The Port also hosts the commercial harbours of Cattewater Harbour Commissioners, ABP Millbay and Sutton Harbour.

KHM is seeking a Port Officer (Environment & Outreach) to advise on and put into practice KHM response to emerging and developing environmental legislation and initiatives. Support DKHM in production of a KHM Communications Plan, to best communicate and receive messages on KHM matters such as safety, the environment and sustainability. To use NBC Media, the Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF) and other internal and external bodies.

The position is to be located at either Port Control Station (Longroom or Flag) with some home working available and is advertised at 37 hours per week.

**Job description**:
The Port Officer (Environment & Outreach) is a key role in the day to day running of the KHM area of jurisdiction; primary areas of the position are as follows:

- To crew the KHM boat as part of an active patrol cycle as required.

**Person specification**:
The role requires attention to detail, diplomacy and an ability to adapt to situations.

This is a very exciting opportunity to become central to the successful operation of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth, and is a great opportunity to build a career in the ports sector.

The postholder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

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

- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Changing and Improving
- 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%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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**:

- This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
- At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:

- Communicating & Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Changing and Im