DNO - Emergency Planning Policy - Assistant Policy Adviser

Job summary

The Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) is responsible for the provision of the nuclear deterrent, encompassing our submarines and nuclear warheads, while also advising on UK nuclear planning and fostering international co-operation on nuclear matters. With a multidisciplinary team of over 700 professionals, the DNO brings together expertise in science, engineering, finance, policy, programme delivery, and more. We work in partnership with the Royal Navy, the Submarine Delivery Agency and the Atomic Weapons Establishment as the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE).

Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated, and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO), and the Emergency Planning Policy team which leads on all emergency issues from legislation through to operational effectiveness across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

This role offers substantial opportunities for development as a Policy Professional, together with Nuclear Enterprise know how and, for the right candidate, delivery and operational responsibility.

The role supports policy development and providing advice, contributing to growing emergency resilience across the enterprise and is the focal point for coordinating our HQ emergency call-out arrangements.

To support MOD’s response to an emergency this role will:

• become a super user of our web-based Radiation Response Emergency Management System (RREMS) used across the UK for Civil and Defence Nuclear Emergency response management.
• maintain currency of the Headquarters Defence Nuclear Emergency Organisation (HQ DNEO) Nuclear Emergency Alerting arrangements and liaison with the Chief of the Defence Staff Duty Officer (CDSDO).
• provide support to DNO-EP Pol Assistant Head and DNO-EP Pol1, including financial planning, commercial support, information gathering and running consultations, assisting advising Ministers and designing Policy.
• provide support to DNO-EP Pol Ops, including support planning for, and participate in, exercises involving the HQ DNEO emergency organisation.

This role has the potential to join the on-call rota, attracting an allowance, subject to training and satisfactory demonstration of capability.

This post attracts the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £6,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.

Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.

Person specification

Desirable Qualifications:

• Emergency planning, policy or resilience management related qualifications.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in Emergency Response, resilience, planning and policy.

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

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).

• 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 annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• On-site Gym
• Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)
• Thank You Scheme
• Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA)
• Defence Discount Service
• On-site Nursery (site dependent)

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.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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

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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