The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for civil servants within JHC include:
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Learning and development tailored to your role
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An environment with flexible working options.
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25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
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An additional 9 Public/Bank holiday and Privilege days per year.
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A generous Support Attendance allowance.
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Enhanced Parental and adoption leave.
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Up to 6 days Special Paid Leave for various events including volunteering.
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Advocates of Learning & Development.
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Apprenticeship access.
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Free parking on site.
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Gym membership available with assisted insurance.
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Working with a culture that encourages inclusion and diversity.
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A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body as part of your role. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.