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COLLINGWOOD VSDO7

Vacancy summary

Royal Navy
2179234
OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS
Chief Petty Officer, Staff Sergeant / Colour Sergeant

30/07/2023, 23:55 

2 Years
Royal Navy, Royal Marines
Any
Any
Victory Squadron (HMS Collingwood)
Hampshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

PURPOSES

Primary Purpose.  

Divisional Officer for Phase 2 Trainees.

Secondary Purpose.  

To ensure that trainees in their division reach the training standards set, such that they are prepared for their first sea assignment.

PRINCIPAL TASKS

  • To be the Divisional Officer for Phase 2 trainees in HMS COLLINGWOOD as directed by the Lead Divisional Officer in accordance with BRd3 and Care and Welfare policy as detailed in MWS Training Orders. In addition, to take Divisional responsibility for additional Phase 2 trainees as necessary in the absence of their nominated Divisional Officer.  
  • To raise JPA Reports (Non-appraisal) for each trainee on completion of Phase 2 Training. To write and sign JPA Reports and other reports as required, on all ratings within their division. 
  • To monitor the allocation of assignments for qualified Phase 2 trainees as required.
  • To carry out the duty of VS Duty Training Officer.
  • Attend Victory Squadron N1 Forum as required.
  • Deliver Phase 2 advisory brief to Phase 1 trainees as required.
  • To ensure trainees are prepared in all aspects prior to going to sea.
  • To ensure all Phase 2 trainees are informed of their progress and/or shortcomings. Where progress or conduct is unsatisfactory, this is to be specified sufficiently in advance of a formal report as detailed in MWS Training Orders, to allow remedial action by the individual.
  • To attend individual Trainee Case Conference’s to discuss with Executive Group staff any remedial action necessary to improve a trainees’ ability to progress satisfactorily through the training course.
  • When necessary, refer ratings to the Chaplaincy for counselling and pastoral care and to advise inclusion in the Command Watch where there are any reasons to question an individual’s well being.
  • When necessary, to refer ratings to the Medical Centre and to advise inclusion in the Command Watch where there are any reasons to question an individual’s wellbeing.
  • Apply the U18 Care and Welfare Policy iaw MWS Supervisory Care Directive and Training Orders ensuring that all administrative action is taken.
  • To utilise TAFMIS(T) to determine course loading, student activity and performance. 
  •  Act as a role model for all Phase 2 trainees’ and VS Junior Rates and the embodiment of RN Core Values.
  • To undertake any additional VS duty/responsibility as directed by OiC VS, TO’s or VSWO. 
  • To give presentations and lectures as required.

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.

COMPETENCY REQUIRED

  • DB&S|Criminal Records Bureau Check (Enhanced)|Joint
  • Instructional|Advanced Care of Trainees (Advanced COT)|Joint|
  • Management|Divisional Officers (RNLA106)|Navy
  • Course Qualified|TRiM Practitioner|Joint|
  • Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner D&I (P)|Joint|
  • Professional|Naval Service coaching level 3 certificate|Navy|

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 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.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.