Navy Command People Relations Manager

HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG

Devonport Naval Base is the nerve centre for the Royal Navy in the South West. It supports operations around the globe and provides the ships, submarines, people, and equipment to deliver the UK’s defence policy. Its mission is to meet the support and operating requirements for the Naval Service and UK’s allies, from the South West, reaching worldwide.

The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning, operations and managing contracts, to media and communications.

The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme. In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, food outlets and a handy shop.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

In this role you will:

• Design, develop and implement a full induction process, to include a face-to-face induction of all new staff to the Naval Base Commander Devonport (NBC(D)) organisation, both Civilian and Military. Facilitate and arrange these inductions, supplemented by a NBC(D) Joiners Survey regarding the joining process.
• Design, develop and implement a full leavers process, including NBC(D) local exit surveys, exit interviews and analysis/trending of the information gathered for all Civilian staff.
• Lead on local engagement with Trades Unions (TU) representatives across the HMNB Devonport site, and in the absence of a TU Chair, arrange local informal meetings with TU Reps to discuss and share information/concerns. Act as the point of contact for Navy Command HQ TUs and attend meetings when diarised.
• Support the People Group Head & Deputy People Head in managing any NBC(D) level risks raised by the People Directorate. Act as the Risk Plan Owner and review risk plans periodically for reporting to NBC(D).
• Act as the People Directorate Intelligent Customer for the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) and future Gateway Agreement contracts (NSIGN). Attend meetings, rating the service provided by the Industry Partner for any People related requirements and accompany SMEs from within the People Directorate to relevant meetings regarding aspects of the contract.
• Lead the analysis and summation of the NBC(D) People Survey results, including production of a local NBC(D) results slide pack to share across the organisation. Conduct analysis to compare the People Survey trends. Act as the People Directorate representative on the NBC(D) People Forum.
• Support the People Group Head, Deputy People Head and Senior Line Managers & staff on all people related issues.
• Have a thorough knowledge of people-related policies, able to interpret policy and provide clear advice to aid the strategic thinking of the business.
• Signpost NBC(D) staff to the appropriate People Specialist Services when required.
• Troubleshoot & research specific people issues; share knowledge, contribute ideas & identify people related opportunities/interventions.

Person specification

The position requires a passionate and enthusiastic people person who has a strong team ethic. A diplomatic team-player who can establish positive relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation and at all levels. They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships, as well as the ability to listen to and interact confidently with others. There is a requirement to manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring a quality output is maintained, all whilst demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.

To be successful for the NBC(D) People Relations Manager role, you will have:

• A level 4 minimum qualification in a business-related subject or extensive relevant experience at the discretion of the Line Manager.
• Demonstrable experience working in a people-related role, providing advice and support to achieve a positive outcome.

Behaviours

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Seeing the Big Picture

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Learning and development tailored to your role

An environment with flexible working options

A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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.

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.

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.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years.

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.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.

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)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

Contact point for applicants:

Job Contact: Fraser Bailey, Email: Fraser.Bailey104@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team: Email: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk