Temporary DE&S Supply Chain Support – FTA – 12 Months
Job Description
Salary
£19,460 per annum (plus benefits). Salary listed is pro rata. Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information Leaflet for salary details.
Summary
Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s armed forces to deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.
You will be based out of the location listed above in the advert, however, DE&S supports Smarter working, which empowers you to make decisions about when, where and how you work.
Job description
Working for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), you will be contributing to the development, monitoring and validation of demand and supply plans, policies and processes, helping to identify sub-optimal performance and assist with delivering corrective action and continuous improvement.
Are you a highly capable, credible individual with the ability to build positive and engaged relationships in a complex and ever-evolving logistics environment?
DE&S have an exciting opportunity to begin your career in a Supply Chain position within the Tornado Delivery Team. The 12 month Fixed Term Appointment is to assist and support Tornado Deactivation activities in readiness for the sale of surplus military equipment and inventory from the UK Armed Forces.
This Supply Chain Support role carries both responsibility and opportunity. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to develop their skills , working under the supervision of the SCM Leaders, within a fast-paced environment.
You will ensure that a high-quality service is delivered, and this will be demonstrated through your good eye for detail and your ability to collaborate with others to deliver a positive outcome.
Responsibilities
The role of Supply Chain Support involves a broad range of duties and the balancing of priorities.
The responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following –
• Assisting with the Tornado inventory, monitoring disposal activity and helping achieve in-year control totals.
• Aiding the monitoring, maintaining and reviewing of financial data and carrying out stock movement and inventory transactional data analysis.
• Helping review and reconcile Public Store Accounts and Assets in Industry returns.
• Escalating any complex issues to senior colleagues and suggest areas for improvement where necessary.
• Helping investigate , reconcile and adjust discrepancies between the various inventory management systems.
Be aware that DE&S HQ is based in Bristol and that occasional travel there, will likely be necessary for business purposes.
What you will be assessed against
To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
• Educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent (e.g. A Level, ONC or BTEC ) or have Supply Chain work experience.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Good customer focus and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Demonstrable communication skills, both verbal and written.
It would benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Experience of stock accounting and disposal.
• Experience of working in an aerospace defence / military aircraft environment or equivalent.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
• Customer Service
• Making evidence-based decisions
• Making effective decisions
• Delivering at pace
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
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Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
The Integrated Logistics (iLog) Function is the integrating Function for Support within DE&S, responsible for the development, management and delivery of in-service support for our front-line command customers. The iLog Function consists of around 2,900 personnel, both civil servants and military, and with a wide range of disciplines ranging from operations management and supply chain management, technical through-life support and logistics delivery, to modelling and analysis.
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Benefits
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This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV. Your application will go through several stages of assessment which are outlined below:
1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the responsibilities section of this advert.
2. Sift – Applicants’ CVs are assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system:
• Key Achievements • Relevant Experience • Applied Knowledge and Skills
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3. Interview – Applicants will be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the technical competencies and behaviours listed in the responsibilities section of this advert. More details about our DE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code 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.
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.
How to Apply
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