Full-Time DE&S Navigation Certification Manager
Job Description
Salary
£37,400 – £44,000 per annum (plus benefits).
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
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity, to play a key role in supporting the navigation systems for the Royal Navy?
If you are a Merchant or Navy Seaman, looking to utilise your skillset and be at the forefront of technology development, we have a unique opportunity for a Navigation Certification Manager to join our small and dedicated team of specialists, delivering exceptional Mine Hunting Capability through Maritime Autonomous Systems.
You will develop the MOD’s understanding of Autonomous Surface Vessel collision and avoidance systems, with a particular focus on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). Using your expert knowledge to review Mine Hunting Capability systems, you will satisfy requirements related to safe navigation and collision avoidance. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Naval Authority Group and develop the MOD’s understanding, in order to achieve vessel certification for remote and supervised autonomy for Autonomous Surface Vessel within Mine Hunting Capability.
This is a truly unique opportunity to become a pathfinder in the use of Maritime Autonomous Systems for the Royal Navy and provide a step change operating doctrine and operating model in mine warfare, to put the safety of our sailors at the forefront of our technological development.
Responsibilities
As the Navigation Certification Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Reviewing Mine Hunting Capability systems to satisfy requirements related to safe navigation and collision avoidance
• Liaising with the Naval Authority Group in the development of MOD understanding, in order to achieve vessel certification for remote and supervised autonomy for Autonomous Surface Vessels
• Liaising with Naval Authority Group and contractors, to establish the functional capability of collision avoidance systems
• Working closely with the fleet navigation office, as the focal point for navigation, to establish policies and operating philosophies for autonomous systems
• Liaising with Naval Authority Group and contractors, to establish the functional capability of collision avoidance systems
• Liaising with trials teams, to gather evidence in support of certification
• Undertaking a leading role in the development of autonomous navigation safety policy within MOD
What you will be assessed against
To be successful with your application, you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
• You will hold a Bridge Watchkeeping Certificate
• You will hold a suitable Navigation Qualification (e.g. ‘MoD Specialist Navigator (Royal Navy)’ or ‘Certificate of Competence for Master Yachts’)
• You will hold a relevant Level 4 (or higher) Engineering/Science qualification or have equivalent relevant technical experience
• You will have knowledge of maritime legislation relating to navigation and operations (e.g. COLREGS)
• You will be capable of making convincing technical arguments, providing advice in your field, and leading the delivery of successful outcomes
• You will have experience of working with diverse stakeholder groups
It would benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Operator experience gained within the Merchant Navy, Royal Navy or commercial ship operator
• Knowledge and experience of autonomous systems, or an aligned discipline such as Electronics, Sensors or Robotics
• Professionally Registered with a relevant institution and be able to achieve IEng or CEng within 12 months of appointment
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
• Improve Engineering Capability (Supervised Practitioner)
• Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance (Practitioner)
• Communicating and influencing
• Changing and improving
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
Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.
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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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