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OOW4 PORTSMOUTH

Vacancy summary

Royal Navy
1979900
OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS
Chief Petty Officer, Staff Sergeant / Colour Sergeant

08/10/2023, 23:55 

2 YEARS
Royal Navy, Royal Marines
Any
Any
HMS NELSON, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth
Hampshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

Primary Purpose

1.    To provide a 24-hour military presence at the Queen Street Gate (QSG) and be responsible to the BWO/1L during the working day and the NBDO during OOH periods. 

2.    The OOW responsibilities are Wide-Ranging but centre primarily on N1 and emergency incidents affecting the Portsmouth Naval Base. In Order to achieve this Primary Purpose, the principle tasks are to be adhered to. 

Principle Tasks

6.    The principle tasks of the Officer of the Watch are to:

a.    Carry out initial response to alarms e.g. Fire and Armoury as laid down in SoPs. 

b.    Record and take appropriate action for incoming messages or incidents. This includes signposting to key supporting personnel around the Naval Base. 

c.    The OOW is to initiate the call out of the duty personnel as necessary to deal with a specific incident and should not hesitate to seek assistance if required. 

d.    The provision of to cover for RNRM Welfare out-of-hours in accordance with RNRM Direction.

e.    Supervision of U18 personnel to ensure they adhere to leave regulations and other mandatory obligations set for them. 

f.    Supervision of personnel proceeding to and returning from ashore to ensure appropriate behaviour, dress and overall bearing. Special attention is to be given to personnel who may warrant support under the Out of Hours (OOH) Supervision. In this situation the NBDO is to be contacted to authorise the OOH Supervision team support. 

g.    Comprehensive, accurate and timely completion of the written and online Daily Occurrence Book ensuring the NBDO (BWO/1L during working hours) is informed of any significant incident or where additional support or advice is required. 

h.    Manage safe custody and issue of important keys. Signatories are to be validated against ‘authorised to sign out’ lists on production of valid ID Card. 

i.    Engage with MGS to open the QSG to facilitate transit of emergency services and key personnel from emergency situations. Authority to open the gate resides with the BWO/1L during working hours and the OOW out of hours. 

j.    To conduct online security checks via JPA, report lost and stolen ID cards and complete all relevant checks as required by the security team. 

k.    Report faults and issues which reduce the appearance and operation of the QSG area to the Sodexho Helpdesk. 

l.    Hold and activate the Op Bridge plan and telephone cascade the callout list. 

m.    Manage collection and return of hire vehicles. 

n.    To act as the DO to the OOW (A) of the same watch. 

o.    To maintain 24hr security of the gym in HMS Nelson and Sail loft with the use of CCTV cameras. 

p.    To support all ships and Submarines alongside and at sea with any support or guidance required. 

q.    To have authority over all personnel within PNB jurisdiction in the execution of their duties until relieved by the NBDO or DCO out of hours. 

r.    Whilst conducting their duty, the OOW is to ensure strict enforcement of Military standard and bearings of all military personnel who transit through HMS Nelson ensuring that the Naval Ethos and C2DRIL is adhered too. 

Secondary Tasks

7.    The secondary tasks of the Officer of the Watch are to:

a.    Support ceremonial requirements as directed by the Command. Use of the OOW will only be in exceptional circumstances as their primary position must be the OOW office to be ready to react to incidents and issues at immediate notice. 

b.    Support the divisional system in dealing with personnel under punishment through prior arrangement and agreement only. Risk assessments are the responsibility of the initiating Organisation. Due to OOW watch rotation all potential MAA action is to be sent via the Service Person (SP) chain of command for action. 

c.    Support the RN Police (MDP out of RNP Hours of work) in recording or taking the custody of lost property in their absence.

Great importance is attached to the completion of the OOW duties, particularly out of working hours. The OOW provides the first point of contact with outside agencies and is the initial response to emergencies. The safety and security of the establishment and image portrayed by personnel in HMS Nelson often lays in their hands. Leadership, initiative and a good knowledge of all laid down procedures are all essential to success. 


Must be an OR7 of ANY specialisation. OR6 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent SJAR may be considered. 

OR8 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OR7.

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

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

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.

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