Front of House Officer - Army

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence, Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from cyber and digital transformation, police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, psychologists, storekeepers, and policy secretariat staff to support the British Army.

The Front of House role is a critical function within a busy and high-readiness 2* Headquarters, playing a key part in maintaining building security, managing access control, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the HQ. The post holder will welcome and coordinate a diverse range of visitors, including external contractors, senior civilian leaders, and military VIPs, ensuring they are appropriately escorted to their hosts and that all access, security, and departure procedures are followed.Please note that the building is currently undergoing refurbishment, which is expected to be completed in 2028. As a result, some aspects of the role may change at that time, although the core responsibilities outlined in the Role and Responsibilities section will remain broadly unchanged.This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Issue, manage and receive building security passes, ensuring all access control procedures are followed.
• Act as the Front of House representative for a busy 2* Headquarters, welcoming, hosting and escorting visitors, including VIP guests.
• Provide building custodian support, including monitoring facilities and reporting building faults as required.
• Support the maintenance of a secure, safe and professional working environment within Headquarters.
• Provide Health and Safety support.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including postal and courier services.
• Liaise with external postal and courier providers to ensure the timely and effective handling of deliveries and collections.
• Support the Command Team through the professional delivery of Front of House, security and building management services.
• Contribute to protecting the reputation of the organisation and the wider British Army through the delivery of high-quality customer service and administrative support.

Person specification

Essential skills required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally, courteously and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good IT skills, such as proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to remain professional, approachable and customer-focused when dealing with a variety of enquiries and visitors.

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £27,866, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,072 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).

The Army 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 Army civil servants include:

- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- 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.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

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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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

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