OF3 Military Secretariat HR Business Partner - MoD Corsham

Subject to Joint Boarding process and sS Policies a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as MS HR Business Partner at MoD Corsham on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of ) 1 Sep 26, or earlier if achievable.

This is a superb opportunity to work within the NAD Mil HR JSST team partnering Defence Digital, the Mil HR BP will lead on the Military Workforce Management and some Military Secretariat activities for the Regular Military employees from all 3 Services and will strive to improve the military staff employee experience and ensuring it’s a very good place for all military personnel to serve.  

Responsibilities:

• Understand and maintain the Military Workforce Requirement, in conjunction with NADG and in accordance with sS Policies and Strategic Workforce Plan. 
• Lead the DD Military Talent Management processes and annual reporting boards. 
• Be the Lead POC for DD FORCEGEN Military trawls process including all internal taskings, MOD DSTA instructed trawls and Court Martial duties. 
• Be the prime point for contact for the Service Personnel Authorities where required and liaison with Site Admin Support Units for workforce matters. 
• Coordinate job boards for all DD roles, tracking positions and Job Spec completion (via Army Talent Mgt system where necessary). Participating or coordinating DD participation, in any engagement sessions. Be the lead on Competition & Rotation Posts and Job Board prioritisations. 
• Contribute to the development of HR led Employee Engagement and D&I strategies, ensuring the Military perspective is represented. 
• Contribute to the People Strategy and Strategic Workforce Plan to ensure a Whole Force approach. 
• Give advice and Guidance to business areas on Military Establishment change processes and work with the HR Workforce Planning teams for Military Establishment and JPA amendments. 

Accountability:

MS HR BP is accountable to Grade 7 HR Strat and Plans, but this is subject to change under the NAD Initial Work Alignment. NAD JSSU CO is the Second Reporting Officer.

Must be an OF3 of any specialisation. OF2 applicants with a positive recommendation in their most recent annual OJAR 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 may be considered for AHR 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.

ICSC(L) / ICSC(M) / ICSC(A) or Res equivalent.

SC Security Clearance

** This role has been advertised previously and may be closed early should a suitable candidate be identified**

Candidates should follow the application process for their service.

Royal Navy Applicants should follow the RN Application process.

Army Applicants should follow the Army Application process.

RAF Applicants should follow the RAF Application process.

All RAF applications are to submit their 3 most recent OJAR’s and a 2 page CV, which are to be sent to the following email address - CSOCPeople-HR-ResHubGpMb@mod.gov.uk

Please note - If applying for post of a higher rank than currently or previously held then a promotion eligibility report for substantive rank must be included.

Employer Comments

The successful applicant should expect to contribute to Reports and Returns for Military insights on Military Workforce data or forecasting. Utilise and exploit JPA MI, working with the People Analytics team, and be the product owner or key stakeholder for any MI products (such as Power BI or Power Apps) with Military workforce data, ensuring data is accurate and understood.

Additional information:

Hybrid working available. 1 day a week in MOD Corsham minimum, with MOD Abbey Wood available as an alternative location but with regular visits to MOD Corsham. 

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Services should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Admin Discharge.  Subject to sS policies, applicants may be rejected.

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans and The Service Leavers Guide Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

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

Flexible Working Arrangements.  In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.

Annual Training / Fitness / Medical / Dental. Subject to sS policies

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published and sS Regulations . Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS TaCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates subject to sS policies.

For enquiries concerning Reserve Service and TaCoS please contact Maj H Harman, CSOC Reserves Hub before applying at the following email address- CSOCPeople-HR-ResHubGpMb@mod.gov.uk

For all enquiries relating to the role please contact Maj Harman and your query will be forwarded to the Job Sponsor.

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