Army Fleet Manager

About the job
Job summary
The Armys 3rd (United Kingdom) Division is Defences principal warfighting formation held at readiness to conduct operations including warfighting at scale. The division consists of c.29,000 personnel and thou-sands of items of equipment. The Division Headquarters (HQ) provides the control and oversight and en-sures that all required operational and training outputs are delivered. The HQ Equipment Cell is the focal point for the management of vehicles, weapons, and communications equipment.
This post provides an opportunity to develop in a busy and operations-focused team. As the Divisional Fleet Manager, you will utilise a range of software and management of information systems to ensure that the Di-visions equipment is accurately balanced; the right equipment at the right place at the right time. You will routinely interact with a range of stakeholders: from Army HQ and HQ Field Army, civilian contractors and subordinate brigade headquarters within the Division. You will join a mixed military and civilian team with the challenge of line-managing the Assistant Fleet Manager, a fellow Civil Servant.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description

• You will be responsible to Staff Officer Grade (SO)1 (Army Lieutenant Colonel) Current Operations through SO2 (Army Major) Equipment for provision of fleet management throughout the Division and support wider Army outputs.
• Manage and develop the Divisional vehicles and main equipment Excel database and lead on the identity and tagging of equipment on Joint Asset Engineering Solutions Management Information Systems (JAMES MIS).
• On request, represent 3rd Division and the Divisional viewpoint to the Field Army and Headquarters Equipment Coordinating Conferences.
• Be the focal point in the Current Operations Branch for vehicle accounting related issues with Field Army, Army Headquarters and Defence Equipment & Support. Act as the interface between the Army Equipment Current Operations and the other Divisional Branches for vehicle matters.
• Provide fleet management advice on all vehicle matters.
• Act as Line Manager.
• There will be occasional requirements to visit units in the UK and abroad.
• You must react quickly and calmly to an ever-changing demand from the Army. We therefore need an individual who can to remain calm under pressure.
• There may be the opportunity for the applicant to occasionally work from home following discussion with their line manager.

Person specification
The role focuses on the management and coordination of all military equipment within the 3rd (United Kingdom) Division. Primarily ensuring that the Divisions equipment is accurately balanced to meet the Divisional need; the right equipment at the right place at the right time for both operational and major training events.
The role covers equipment resourcing across the planning through the refinement and operate stages of all major events for the divisional formations as well as reacting to short notice demands from higher headquarters. We are therefore looking for an individual who is able to effectively prioritise their tasks.
We require an individual to represent the Divisions interests to external formations and headquarters, speaking with authority whilst being empowered to make equipment decisions.
We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills as you will have regular interactions with a range of stakeholders and be required to understand different drivers and constraints to effectively manage them to achieve desired outcomes.
Does this sound like you? If so we would love to hear from you!
Essential Criteria
Experience of Microsoft Office packages; specifically strong Excel and Outlook knowledge.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits
Alongside your salary of 35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes 9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 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
• Access to the Gym with suitable personal insurance
• Free, onsite, secure parking

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.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
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
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Atapplicationyou will be assessed against the following:/
Behaviours:

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace

Experience:Personal Statement
Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and recent practical experience for each of the following selection criteria in your application:

• Experience of Microsoft Office packages; specifically strong Excel and Outlook knowledge.

Atinterview you will be assessed against the above along with the following:
Behaviours:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership
• Delivering At Pace

Interviews will take place at HQ 3rd (UK) Division, Picton Barracks, Bulford. Interviews will take place within 10 working days of sifting completion.A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews.
We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
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).
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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

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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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Major Andrew Ward
• Email : andrew.ward395@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : +443001687501

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email:
info@csc.gov.uk.