About the job

Job summary

This is an exciting time to be joining our Global Publishing Team as a Content Editor as we develop new digital products for our customers. 

The Global Publishing Team is responsible for the development, maintenance and production of the UKHO’s extensive range of navigational and situational awareness Publications.  These publications are online/digital, in bespoke apps and printed.  This task encompasses the full spectrum of activity, from product updating and delivery, to the development of new products to meet the changing needs of our customers and ensure safety of life at sea.  Content Editors continuously update and develop this extensive range of Publications with support from Subject Matter Experts, users of these Publications and technological advances. 

Maintaining our range of Publications is very much a team effort and Content Editors can be expected to contribute at every stage of the process whilst liaising closely with a wide range of other colleagues.  From researching new Port Infrastructures or Regulations, drafting updates for live publications, assessing, or editing imagery for inclusion in new publications through to compiling, formatting, and editing Publications for printing or digital publication and distribution.

Our teams across Operations work in different ways, depending on the ways of working of the team and customer needs.  Some hybrid/flexible working can be supported in the team – this will be agreed with Line Managers – at present Global Publishing Team members work in the office on a regular basis – working towards 60% in the office overall.

Please note our Policy on informal hybrid working (arrangements available as agreed with the line manager) applies within the UK, and does not extend to working overseas.

Job description

This is a varied role which could see post holders working within projects to develop new products, updating existing publications or even assisting with the withdrawal of legacy products.  The Post Holder can expect to undertake the following tasks routinely:

• Reviewing and updating maritime information within publications with the support of relevant Subject Matter Experts
• Drafting safety critical updates to extant publications to strict timelines and targets
• Undertaking research to support updates to publications, such as investigating new ports, facilities, or regulations
• Assessing new and existing imagery for inclusion in publications. This can include editing of digital imagery using specialist software
• Working to a number of Publication Schedules to ensure our products are updated, verified and published to strict timescales
• Undertaking proofing and verification checks prior to Publications being distributed
• Liaising with internal and external Customers to answer queries (including Requests for Information), develop our understanding of the market and broaden our customer base
• Continuously developing their knowledge of the maritime sector and supporting colleagues to do the same

Person specification

Do you get job satisfaction from working at pace to provide quality outcomes for customers worldwide? 

Do you love working in a dedicated team who support each other to deliver outcomes and learn new skills? 

We are looking for candidates who thrive on working in a supportive team where everyone’s contribution matters.  You will have a keen eye for detail and a methodical and thorough approach to your work that ensures a high quality, consistent product.  A key aspect of the role will be the ability to apply these skills at pace – in order to support the wider team and deliver to meet our safety obligation to our customers/users. 

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £29,539, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £7,975 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

How to Apply: 

Click "Apply Now" and enter the requested information from your CV.  Please note this will not be scored and is for information purposes only.  You will also have 250 words to demonstrate how you meet each of the behaviours and technical criteria listed below. 

Timeline:

• Advert Closes for applications: Monday 12th February 2024
• Shortlisting: week commencing 19th February 2024
• Interviews: week commencing 26th February 2024 

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. 

Sift/Shortlist Criteria:

 All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria: 

Civil Service Behaviours (Level 2):

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service 

Technical Skills:

• An eye for detail, ideally through editorial experience and ability to collate information from a variety of sources and accurately present it. 

Interview Criteria: 

Those invited to interview will also be asked to complete a test before the interview begins.  The test will be assessed against the following

• An eye for detail when working with published information

You will be interviewed against the following criteria: 

Civil Service Behaviours (Level 2):

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

See here for further information: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)

 Process:  

• Single Stage Interview via TEAMS. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
• Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approx. 45 mins 

Onboarding Checks:

In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. You will also need to apply for SC (Security Clearance), but you may be able to start your role before gaining this. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.

Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

SC – non reserved
This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and although open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area nationals, successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years

Eligibility

Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities. 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). 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. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.