About the job

Job summary

His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.         

RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

Job description

Safety Assurance headed by Captain Base Safety (CBS), provides self-regulation and assurance of compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements on behalf of the Naval Base Commander (NBC), the Authorisee.

The Nuclear Site Safety Sub-Committee (NSSSC) is a sub-committee of the Clyde Nuclear Safety Committee (CNSC) and forms part of the due process safety management arrangements required for compliance with DSA02 – DNSR, Authorisation Condition (AC)13.

The purpose of the NSSSC, as part of due process, is to provide robust independent assurance, challenge and advice on the adequacy of Safety Submissions, produced at HMNB Clyde when considering nuclear safety significance.

The NSSSC Chairperson provides assurance to Projects Due Process Assistant Head, CBS and NBC that safety submissions are consistent with regulatory and legislative requirements / expectations including ONR/DNSR TAGs, TIGs & SAPs, IAEA Standards and WENRA Reference Levels.

As the NSSSC Chairperson you will have the opportunity to:

• Assess safety case documentation for proposed modifications to current infrastructure and operations as well as new installations in readiness for the next generation of nuclear submarines at HMNB Clyde, providing confidence and assurance to the Authorisee that risks are being adequately managed.
• Influence the development of fit for purpose safety case documentation providing feedback to the Design Authority on the adequacy of the safety submissions presented when considering relevant good practice, the nuclear safety significance of the documentation, and compliance with regulatory expectation.
• Contribute to the development of nuclear safety strategies, plans and policies, and influence the implementation of good practice as part of continuous improvement.
• Expand and deepen knowledge and experience in specific nuclear, and regulatory topics, however successful applicants will already have demonstrable experience in the field.

The NSSSC Chairperson is integral in ensuring the functional output of the NSSSC meets the requirements of DSA02-DNSR, AC13 compliance.

Person specification

The role is suitable for an individual who has:

• A background in the Nuclear Enterprise
• A strong understanding of safety assurance, appropriate due process and associated regulation and compliance requirements for safety submissions.
• Experience in the assessment of nuclear safety submissions with knowledge and understanding of relevant good practice to meet regulatory expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 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.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. It will also include assessment against the Nuclear Competency Framework for the Nuclear Competences listed.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. 

At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours and Technical Skills: 

• CV
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Nuclear Competence Framework - Competence 1.2 - Nuclear Safety Management Systems (Level 2)
• Nuclear Competence Framework - Competence 1.3 - Nuclear Safety Cases (Level 1)
• Nuclear Competence Framework - Competence 1.5 - Nuclear Safety Assurance and Regulation (Level 2)

At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours and Technical Skills: 

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Nuclear Competence Framework - Competence 1.2 - Nuclear Safety Management Systems (Level 2)
• Nuclear Competence Framework - Competence 1.3 - Nuclear Safety Cases (Level 1)
• Nuclear Competence Framework - Competence 1.5 - Nuclear Safety Assurance and Regulation (Level 2)

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk . 

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.  

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 

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.