Army- Quartermaster

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

- 226172**Salary**:

- £33,000**Grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Army - Defence CBRN Centre**Type of role**:

- Logistics**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of posts**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- Winterbourne Gunner, South West, SP4 0ESAbout the job

**Summary**:

- The Defence Chemical Biological Radiological & Nuclear Centre (DCBRNC) is responsible for the delivery of Enhanced Generalist, Specialist and Medical CBRN training to the 3 Services; its mission is to deliver world-class CBRN training and technical assistance in support of UK Defence.
- This is an exciting opportunity to work in a mixed environment with Civilians, Military and contractors enabling methodology and shared experiences.
- This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.**Job description**:

- The Quartermaster (QM) is the lead officer and principal advisor to the Commandant (Comdt) for estates, logistic, transport and equipment matters. The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of Health and Safety assurance to Comdt DCBRNC and the wider centre.
- As an MOD civil servant, you will lead a small team of civilian and military personnel providing estate management and logistic support.**Responsibilities**:

- Management of; training estate (green areas and live firing ranges,) accommodation (service flats and housing) and technical estate (offices and classrooms.) This includes advising on Health and Safety in general as well as specifically Environmental, Radiation and Fire Safety practices.
- Be responsible for managing let commercial contracts to ensure value for money (VFM) is being continuously provided and have financial oversight of accounts linked to the centre.- Facilitate internal and external audits of DCBRNC systems including for explosives & ammunition.
- All Arms Quartermasters Course.
- Defence Transport Managers Course.
- Unit Safety Adviser Course (or Level 3 certificate - NEBOSH/IOSH)
- The complete Environmental Protection Package at RAF Halton
- Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) Course.
- Unit Fire Advisor’s Course (or Level 3 certificate - NEBOSH/IOSH).
- Equipment Care Managers Course (ECMC).

Please see the attached Job Specification for further detail.
- Previous military and logistics related experience would greatly benefit the role holder but is not a pre-requisite.**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Leadership
- Developing Self and Others
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace

**Benefits**:

- As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.
- The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.- Flexible working arrangements.
- 25 days holiday a year, growing one day a year to 30 days after five years. As well as 6 days special leave per year which can be used for agreed volunteering activities as well as enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- A competitive remuneration package & highly competitive Civil Service Pension scheme.
- Access to our on-site gym and café, including free parking.
- Learning and development tailored to your role, Personal and professional development of skills.
- 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.

This site operates a tobacco free working environment.
- Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you
- We are an equal opportunities employer and actively promotes and encourages diversity and inclusion. We will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, race and/or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio economic background, mobility, nationality, family, marital and/or partnership status and religion.-
The post does not offer relocation expenses

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.

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

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