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RN FPS HQ DIGITAL MODERATOR OR6 4

Vacancy summary

Royal Navy
2172733
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Petty Officer, Sergeant

11/12/2022, 23:55 

2 years
Royal Navy, Royal Marines
Any
Any
HMS TEMERAIRE (PORTSMOUTH)
Hampshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

Primary Purpose

To deliver and maintain the latest digital media strategy and initiatives to enable the primary
purpose of People Support (PS) to be achieved in support of the Mission Statement:

“To provide accessible support services that strengthen and enhance the resilience and
resourcefulness of Naval Service personnel, their families and communities in order to contribute
to the Moral Component and optimise Operational Capability.”

Secondary Purposes

a. To promote the latest Engagement and Communications strategy in such a way as to
complement existing PS service provision, and to realise the full potential of the internet to
develop an online RN community.
b. To act as the focal point for information provision and communication via RN FPS
Digital Media channels that are generated by RN FPS staff as the main deliverer.

PRINCIPLE TASKS

a. As a member of the PS Duty Moderator Roster1 update, monitor and moderate all RN
FPS and Royal Navy Digital Media platforms in accordance with the latest guidance and
instructions2
b. Maintain the integrity of the RN FPS sponsored elements of the Royal Navy Forum
through application of the latest Terms & Conditions and Operational Security Instructions.
c. Encourage mutual support and engagement to foster a sense of Royal Navy identity
amongst the online Service community.
d. Respond to any requests arising from digital media platforms by providing a direct
response, signposting to an appropriate SME or passing to RN FPS BM (DE) for further
action and/or investigation.
e. Liaise with and brief Unit Commands and their nominated Forum Representative to
ensure safe use of platforms for their families, whilst also highlighting any issues or concerns
that may be voiced by their family members.
f. To be actively employed as the focal point for all RN FPS digital media information
requirements in support of the RN FPS IO’s and stakeholders.
g. To undertake out of hours and weekend working on RN FPS and Royal Navy digital
media presences in accordance with the Duty Moderator roster and the latest guidelines3
h. To undertake duties and tasks in support of RN Digital strategy relating to digital
media as directed.
i. Regularly coordinate and update content of the RN Web Community and Support
pages as directed by RN FPS.
j. Actively share RN Forum Announcements to Facebook (@RoyalNavyFPS) and Twitter
(@RoyalNavyFPS), then onwards to individual groups as required.
k. Support in the RN Forum Membership, assisting those who have issues and ensuring
all requests to join specific groups is completed unless otherwise arranged via Individual
Units.
l. Provide support in the use of the RN Forum via digital means, such as MS
Teams/Skype.

Must be an OR6 of ANY specialisation. OR4 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent SJAR may be considered. 

OR7 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OR6.

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

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

The role will be dynamic and will continue to evolve/develop in line with the business needs; it will
demand innovation, initiative and attention to detail. The incumbent must possess an excellent
ability to communicate across the spectrum of MOD employees and external agencies whilst
displaying empathy and understanding with regard to the unique issues attributable to Service life
that affect Service Personnel and their families.

a. Knowledge, understanding and use of digital media platforms and their respective
participants (primarily Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr and Tumblr).
b. Able to communicate professionally at all levels in both written and verbal formats.
c. Strong organisational skills.
d. Able to establish and maintain relationships with online users.
e. Knowledge of current standards of netiquette.
f. Ability to pick up new software and online tools quickly.
g. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams, Skype for Business
and Outlook. 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - a basic level of skill required.

Civil/Service Mandatory Training Requirements - a competent level of skill required.

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.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL BE 24 MONTHS WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

The start date will be ASAP


Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out may be re-instated to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply. Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold one rate or more above or one rate only below the advertised rate. Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified and meet current promotion regulations in all respects. Applicants prepared to serve in a position at a lower rate then the rate worn will be appropriate to that of the position. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Applicants must also be medically fit to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Personnel who have been discharged P8 Permanently Unsuitable Naval Service through the MBOS and Employability Board will not be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves other ranks of an equivalent rank from sister services may apply, however will have to transfer to the RFR and conduct a period of Marinisation if they are selected as the preferred candidate.

Applications for this job are to be submitted via SERVE please click the APPLY button below.


This opportunity is closed to applications.