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Vacancy summary

Royal Navy
2153315
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Lieutenant-Commander

01/01/2030, 23:55 

36 months
Royal Navy
RN Engineer GS Officer
Weapons
Cromwell House, Fulwood Road
Greater London
United Kingdom
FTRS - Full Commitment

Vacancy detail

The Post holder will be accountable to SO1 NP for their Primary Purpose; To monitor the progress of all Weapons Engineering aspects of the Hunter Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) such that the interests of the UK Ministry of Defence (UKMOD) and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) are promoted, protected and faithfully represented.

 

Responsibilities:

1.         The Hunter Project’s lead Weapon Engineering specialist.

2.         The In Kingdom focal point for issues concerning Post Design Services.

3.       MODSAP’s Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) within KSA for the Hunter Project including support equipment and the Mid Life Update and waterfront processes and procedures.

4.         To lead on all aspects of the sea and land ranges.

5.         Carry out staff officer duties as directed by CNP.

6.         Be the divisional officer and line manager for WO TLS.

 

Primary Duties:

1.         Monitor the Prime Contractor’s performance in all Weapon Engineering matters.

2.         Act as the GQAR in KSA for the Hunter Project.

3.         Staff all correspondence for Weapon Engineering subjects and miscellaneous issues as necessary.

4.         Monitor the provision of support for the sea and land ranges at KANB Jubail.

 

Secondary Duties:

1.         Maintain regular contact with RSNF representatives at RSNF HQ and the RDC to provide professional engineering advice and guidance especially on operational implications.

2.         Provide the RN’s interface to the Hunter Project’s Through Life Support activities including attendance at Obsolescence Working Group, Post Design Services and Hunter Modifications Review Committee meetings.

3.       Support and provide backup for SO1 Muns on munitions matters.

4.         Lead and manage WO TLS in fulfilling his responsibilities.

Domestic

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) can no longer be considered an educationally supportable location for primary aged UK armed forces and entitled civilian children (to the age of 12 inclusive).  


 

Must be a serving Regular or Maritime Reserve OF3 or Ex-Regular OF3 of the Weapons specialisation.

Charge Qualified

The post holder must hold a UK driving licence.

Must be able to achieve the following Competencies when in Post if not already held:

In date for ISSC or Embarked Forces Sea Survival Course (EFSSC)

 

Mandatory training required in post:

MODSAP Training as promulgated by AO Ships

MODSAP Induction Training

Charge Appointment experience

Colloquial Arabic (10 weeks)

Fundamentals of Configuration Management

ECDL

Managing and Understanding Risk

Project Management

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

The successful applicant at interview 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 36 MONTHS

Start date is ASAP

The advert will close 2 weeks after applications are received


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 rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply. Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold one rank/rate or more above or one rank/rate only below the advertised rank. Applicants one rank below may be employed in the acting higher rank (excluding the advertised Rank 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 rank/rate then the rank/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 through the MBOS and Employability Board will not be considered.

Application for FTRS Positions

To apply for a FTRS/ADC position advertised on SERVE applications are to be submitted on the FTRS Job Application Form which should be emailed to:

navypcap-cmresftrs-mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Please use the phrase “Job Application for (followed by job title and reference number)” in the Subject line.

Suitable candidates will be informed about the next stage of the process approximately 2 weeks after the closing date.

This opportunity is closed to applications.