Preamble

Commander Maritime Reserve (COMMARRES) commands the Royal Naval and Royal Marine Reserves known collectively as the Maritime Reserve (MR). The purpose of the MR is as set out in the Maritime Reserve Directive

Units are fundamental to the delivery of COMMARRES’ output. All posts within Commander Maritime Reserve Headquarters (CMR HQ) are to be occupied by suitably qualified and experienced personnel who have the time and skills to deliver in their specific role.  This document provides the Terms of Reference for the SO2/SO3 Royal Naval Reserve.

The function of the MR HQ is to set and shape the conditions by which the MR is able to generate and maintain capability at readiness support of the Naval Service.

Purpose

Primary Purpose.

• To provide direct support SO1 RNR when advising the Deputy Commander on Unit activity, personnel, operational and governance matters.
• To act as COMMARRES’s HS&EP subject matter expert, delivering key functions, listed in the Tasks section below, to ensure legal and regulatory compliance by management of COMMARRES’s Safety and Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).

Secondary Purposes.

• Manage the daily aspects of RNR business and provide staff support to the SO1 to facilitate all RNR Unit activity.
• To support SO1 RNR in providing advice to NCHQ, RF&C and other agencies on RNR matters.
• To support SO1 RNR in providing support and guidance to Unit COs, XOs and UOOs.
• To provide advice and guidance to Command and Units and HQ to ensure that HS&EP processes and procedures are followed.
• To monitor and check safety performance and assurance to COMMARRES, and thus Dir P&T who is then held to account at the Navy Safety and Environment Board.

Accountability

SO2/SO3 RNR is accountable to:

• SO1 RNR for daily routine business.
• SO1 RNR (1RO) and DCMR (2RO) for Appraisal Reporting.

Authority

SO2/3 RNR is authorised to:

• Sign routine correspondence, attend meetings and liaise with all relevant authorities in the conduct of their assigned duties.
• Draft CMRTMs relating to RNR unit or HS&EP matters or as directed by SO1 RNR.

When absent, to represent SO1 RNR in matters of direct relevance to pan-RNR issues specifically:

1. Service Complaints/Investigations
2. Death and Injury in Service
3. Naval Regional Headquarters
4. Regional Reserve Forces and Cadet Associations

To liaise directly with:

• RNR Unit Operations Officers, Support Managers, Executive Officers and Commanding Officers.
• All NCHQ and MOD Directorates, (including Naval Staff, Navy RP, RF&C), Army and RAF Volunteer Reserve and Cadet authorities, other Flag staffs, HM Ships and Establishments.

• Relevant HS&EP desks within MoD, Navy and outside agencies on matters pertaining to HS&EP matters.

Principal Tasks

SO2/3 RNR is to:

• Track and record assurance visit recommendations to RNR units in the HQ assurance tracker and follow-up with units on outstanding actions to take.
• Manage the MR OneView product ensuring unit profiles are up to date and accessible, and that Unit ASSESSREPs and other management information is available for SMBs and other HQ activity.
• Be the focal point within the HQ for daily routine business with RNR UOOs and Support Managers.
• Assist SO1 RNR with the organisation and execution of continuous improvement events for CO, XO, UOO and civil servants.
• Assist SO1 RNR with management of the MR Marine Safety and Environmental Management System.
• Lead on the update and promulgation of annual updates to Ship’s Standing Orders across the RNR.
• To support RNR unit Commands and personnel on the management of incidents and near misses, their reporting through MySafety and organisational learning and lessons identified.
• Be prepared to deputise for SO1 RNR in their absence.
• Ensure that CMR 1* SEMP meets the requirements of BRd10, Defence Policy and Regulations for HS&EP. Check the SEMP to ensure it is updated as HS&EP policy evolves.
• Ensure significant environmental impacts are quantified, monitored and action taken to improve performance.
• Develop and maintain the organisation’s HS&EP Improvement Plan, including alignment with the Naval Service Safety and Environment Improvement Plan (NSEIP).

Must be an OR8-OF3 of ANY specialisation. OR7 applicants with a positive recommendation in their most recent annual OJAR/SJAR may be considered for the role and the award of Acting Higher Rank (AHR). It is stressed that whilst a single positive recommendation will make you eligible for consideration, your entire OJAR/SJAR dossier will be considered for AHR in line with the principles of BR3(1) Part 8 and approval is not guaranteed.

OF4 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and wear the rank of OF3.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Competencies

• Preferably the post holder is to be an OF3. However, SQEP candidates OR9-OF2 will be considered in extremis. The following abilities to supplement the assumed core competencies of the holder (management and leadership) are required:
• To be a visible, credible and recognisable Staff Officer.
• Ideally having previously held a unit XO/First Lieutenant or Capability SO2 role
• To operate at the SO2/3 staff officer level within NCHQ
• Be in date for mandatory courses and tests as directed by Navy Command.

To undertake the following courses:

• • IOSH Managing Safety
  • IOSH Accident Investigation.
  • IOSH Risk Assessor (or NSC equivalent)

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC in accordance with the following:

Maritime Reserves:.

Members of the Maritime Reserves require a Final Date in Service beyond the expected period of the commitment they are applying for. Applicants who do not have sufficient service remaining are to submit an application for EOS with transfer to List-4 status prior to applying for the role, iaw CMR TM 35/24.  FTRS applications received from SP whose MR Tx date is not beyond the expected period of the job opportunity and who do not have a concurrent EOS with transfer to List 4 application in progress will be rejected during the initial sift process.

Applications for EOS with transfer to List 4 status will not be accepted within 8 weeks of the applicant’s current Final Date in Service.

RFR (Ex-Regulars):

Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

• Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, may be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
• Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Applications from those above normal FTRS/ADC retirement age (67) will be considered by exception.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Minimum medical categories are contained in BR3(2) 1107.

• A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB) with a JMES contained either L6 or M6, do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role. Those discharged with a lower JMES will be considered on a case by case basis.

Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

Pension Issues. 

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

Transition between TCoS. 

Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

• RNFT/PES

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT/PES, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave. 

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 752 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC), and those on FTRS(LC), (HC) and ADC are eligible to HDT if they are assigned to Inner London (defined as a five mile radius of Charing Cross). 

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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