Explosives Magazine Manager

Based on site, Dstl has an exciting role as a Explosives Magazine Manager. You will be responsible for the day-to-day safe and secure management of OME within the Energetics Enclosure (EE) (and other locations) through the receipt, storage, issue, transport, use and disposal of energetic materials. You will provide technical knowledge to resolve issues and be accountable for procedural compliance. Our safety culture and commitment is an on-going priority at Dstl and as leaders:

• You must appreciate and be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others;
• You will pro-actively support the development of safe working practices, champion their use with others, and promote the welfare of self and others;
• You will share best practice and report any unsafe practices to support and enable a learning culture. You are empowered to stop work where you feel it is unsafe., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
  
  You will bring experience of Ordnance Munitions and Explosives, safe working practices and management. We'll provide you the opportunity to grow in an inclusive environment and provide on-going support as you take pride in undertaking a new role for you, and for Dstl., Experience of managing an energetics storage facility with an in depth knowledge of explosive management, including storage, accounting, transport and disposal.
• Proven track record of identifying issues with the environment, equipment and processes involved in the through life management of OME.
• Ability to identify, rectify and implement procedural change.
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records.
Leadership As a leader in Defence you will help shape, role model and bring to life the 'One Defence' mindset that will enable us to deliver our vision and strategic objectives. Your leadership style must be inspiring, confident and empowering. Working at every level of our organisation to break down silos, unite teams and create a culture that is trusting, collaborative, innovative, diverse and inclusive. Enabling us to deliver with pace and agility through the skills, commitment and empowerment of our employees and military colleagues.

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the science inside UK defence and security. A proven national asset, Dstl is an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) providing world class expertise and delivering cutting-edge science and technology for the benefit of the nation and allies., Dstl is one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field. Dstl supplies specialist services to MOD and wider government, working collaboratively with external partners in industry and academia worldwide, providing expert research, specialist advice and invaluable operational support. We are innovative, collaborative and impactful. Our responsibilities Our responsibilities include:
• supplying sensitive and specialist science and technology services for MOD and wider government
• providing and facilitating expert advice, analysis and assurance on defence procurement
• leading on the MOD's science and technology programme
• understanding risks and opportunities through horizon-scanning
• acting as a trusted interface between MOD, wider government, the private sector and academia to provide science and technology support to military operations by the UK and her allies
• championing and developing science and technology skills across MOD
  
  Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible working: Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
• Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
• Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
• Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
• Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
• Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
• Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
• Pension "Alongside your salary Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes a minimum of £10,197 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides."
Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you. Sifting will take place week commencing the 11th November 2024 with interviews to be arranged from the 25th November 2024 Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).