About the job

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic team player to apply for the Storekeeper post based in a Logistics and Engineering Squadron.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities.  Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions. 

Job description

The Primary function of the stores accountant will be the responsibility of managing a dynamic AinU and reporting to the Accounts SNCO for all returns and specified checks. This role is crucial; ensuring equipment is accounted for and serviceable to effectively support operations.

• Responsible for unit level control and coordination of the stores assets on MJDI, complying to Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) Policy.
• Build and maintain a thorough knowledge of all equipment held, act as a focal point for guidance and advice regarding the storage, packing, handling and accounting for stores equipment.
• Account for equipment on specified accounts, including items signed out for training, loans and repairs.
• Ensure all newly delivered equipment is processed appropriately and according to QM guidelines.
• Load and unload stores equipment from vehicles.
• Occasionally work outside of his/ her normal daily routine in support of exercise deployments and returns.
• Carry out miscellaneous tasks as directed by their line manager.
• Assist in the maintaining of a safe working environment and be conversant with standing orders along with other specified guidelines.

Person specification

Essential:

• Computer literate (Word/ Excel).
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of stores and management procedures including accounting.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £21,610, Ministry of Defence contributes £5,834 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 and Experience.

All applications will go through an initial sift and those making it through the sift will be invited to attend an interview.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (Word count: 500) 

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

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving 
• Working Together 
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Changing and Improving 
• Working Together 
• Managing a Quality Service

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.