About the job

Job summary

The Defence Data and Operations Support will support the Defence Operations Officer and RFI Manager within the wider Defence Operations Team (DOT) to fulfil the requirements specified within UK StratCom/UKHO Customer Service Agreement (CSA) and Service Definition Annex (SDA); with particular emphasis on dissemination of data, digital products and services intended to support Situational Awareness (SA).

This is a joint administration and technical support role. The post holder will be expected to support the timely delivery of RFI requests and support the continued delivery of the deployable HM GEOINT capability to the Royal Navy and other Defence users. The post holder will use general guidance, supplemented by more specific instructions and direction from task and or line managers.

Our Military Data Team directly supports Defence contingent operations and capability by providing maritime data, products, and services as part of our Defence public task. 

The core part of this role involves data management and onward dissemination out to a wide range of Defence customers. This role will supply foundation GeoINT to the RN Fleet and react promptly to real world events.

This role requires the holder to connect with all parts of the UKHO enterprise, creating and sustaining key relationships with multiple technical teams and SMEs.

 

 Hybrid Working

The Military Data Management Team and the Defence Operations Team are in office for a minimum of 4 days per week.  Hybrid working is supported and coordinated through the management chain. There will be an initial period of 4 weeks training in office, then there will be a period of continuation training of between 6 – 12 months, validated through a process of continuous assessment of the post-holder’s experience, knowledge, skills, and attitude.

Job description

As UKHO’s Defence Data and Operations Support:

• To support the provision of Maritime Foundation Geospatial Information (GEOINT) to our deployed user community
• To assist with the maintenance of RFI database/teams channels and RFI data delivery administration.
• Assist in the management, supervision, and delivery of defence visits to UKHO. Provide digital support to the implementation of data support to NCGI.
• Maintain the records for HM GEOINT capability (currently laptops) contents and distribution.
• Present to visitors on the RFI process, deployable GEOINT capability and maritime GEOINT data dissemination services, with an understanding of the wider defence products.
• Database administration of Maritime Foundation Database (MFDB) and Feature Database (FDB)
• Providing administration support in compliance to JSP440 Manual of Security including Defence Operations Team for physical despatch of classified material and assets.

Person specification

Please note that we will only score against the sift and interview criteria and not the desirable information below. The post holder will need: Security clearance or capable of achieving such. Demonstrable understanding of Geospatial Information Systems with particular in depth knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Enterprise service and experience of using an automated service management. A strong understanding of handling geospatial data and products. Good working knowledge of current UK Defence & NATO Communications Information Systems (CIS) and Defence security regulations. A strong team-work ethic & proven track record as a team player, leader in a technical service role. Possess the confidence to prepare and deliver presentations up to 1* level with robust communications skills across wide organisational departments and with external customers and suppliers. Must demonstrate experience of IT system monitoring and managing a Production environment.

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:  

When you click  "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page you will be asked to anonymise and upload your CV, along 250 words on each of the short-list criteria listed below. 

Timeline:  

• Advert Closes for applications:  1st April 2024

• Shortlisting: 3rd April 2024
• Interviews: 11th April 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): 

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at pace. 
  

Experience:

• Delivering a geospatial product or service.

Interview Criteria:  

You will be interviewed against the following criteria: 

Civil Service Behaviours (Level 2) 

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Experience:  

• Demonstrate understanding of UKHO enterprise and current UK Defence affairs.

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. 50 mins 
• As part of the interview process you may be asked to pre-prepare a presentation and present to the Panel to help assess the Comminicating and Influencing behaviour.  

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.  

Nationality and Residency Requirements:

SC – reserved: This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. 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. 

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

Open to UK nationals only.

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.