Royal Navy (NWP) Naval Aviation Author

Job summary

Navy Warfare Publications (NWP) is part of the Operational Advantage Centre (OAC) and is a lodger unit in HMS COLLINGWOOD. The OAC supports Joint and Maritime Operational Commanders and capability sponsors by fusing threat, operational and performance analysis with doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures. Within the OAC Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together and NWP sits within this environment, distilling information into operational publications.

A Naval Aviation Author is required to, research, plan, prepare, write, and maintain operational publications on all aspects of Embarked Aviation in RN and RFA Ships, (fixed wing and rotary wing, both manned or remotely piloted) which includes operational procedures, regulatory orders, safety instructions and associated subjects.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

NWP is the single Navy Command authority responsible for the creation and distribution of the Fleet Commander’s operational publications. As the successful candidate your role as an Author will require you to research, write and maintain publications relating to Embarked Aviation in RN and RFA Ships. As well as maintain a thorough audit trail of changes, validation and approvals for Naval Aviation Publications for Accident Investigation, Board of Inquiry and Court Proceedings.

You may need to attend trials at sea and ashore or operate systems to draw in the most comprehensive range of information to prepare, plan and write accurate and timely publications that are safe and credible to use. As an NWP author you will need to assess any development in Naval Aviation systems, as and when it occurs, incorporating consequential changes to procedures and operations into the publications. Lastly, as part of the UK support to NATO and Regional related Working Groups international travel will be required.

Person specification

This role is a key part in the NWP organisation and requires someone who engages with colleagues at all levels to ensure they know their responsibilities and mechanisms for delivering their work. The successful applicant will require good knowledge of MS Office, have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being proactive and able to work cohesively with all staff within NWP. There are times that work priorities change at short notice and the post holder will also need to deliver on these requirements.

You will have a detailed understanding of the subject matter from a sea going operational perspective and be proficient in the construction of informative publications that reflect current doctrine and operational use; Aircraft Operating Authority Safety Management System; Remote Pilot Air Systems and Embarked Aviation Orders; Naval Aircraft Movements and Marshalling; Royal Navy Air Traffic Control Procedures and Assurance, Quality Assurance Procedures; and Logbooks

Licences

UK Driving Licence

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:

• 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 paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service plus Bank Holidays
• Personal & professional development tailored to your role.
• Access to a confidential, professional support service

In NWP we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so aim to provide the flexibility for a great work-life balance. Within HMS COLLINGWOOD there are also a range of shared facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a handy shop, plenty of car parking spaces.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

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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