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The British Army protects the United Kingdom’s interests at home and abroad, providing a secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper. The Civil Service provides critical support to the Army in the delivery of its outputs. It is a diverse workforce that supports the Army across a variety of functions and professions.

Headquarters South-West (HQSW) formed as a stand-alone Regional Point of Command (RPoC) on 01 September 2016 and comprises of a fully coordinated staff including regular army, civil service, Full Time Reservists (FTRS) and part time Reservists. Together we look after the Army’s interests in the seven counties of the south-west including the Isles of Scilly and Channel Islands. Cantered around the Four Pillars of ‘UK (United Kingdom) Operations’ ‘The Firm Base’ ‘Engagement’ and ‘Cadets,’ the breadth of our responsibilities is wide and varied, from assurance of the Field Army to response and command of UK Resilience Operations, all tasks that underpin the success of our Army on operations. Finally, our largest annual output is the delivery of the largest outdoor youth activity in the UK, Ten Tors.

An opportunity has arisen for a AO Discipline Clerk to join a team of five within Headquarters South West!

We are looking for someone who is methodical and proactive in their approach with the ability to work independently, manage own workload, prioritise where needed and good interpersonal skills.

If you believe you have the skills, then we would love to hear from you!

The clerk will help in the smooth running of the Office, the post will provide specialist clerical support to the Higher Executive Officer (HEO)often dealing with sensitive material to also include; ensuring information on disciplinary cases is current and up to date, photocopying, labelling and distributing casework documentation.

Provide Bde level weekly assurance of information entered onto Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) by the Units in accordance with Casework Assurance check sheets. Monitor and where necessary enter data onto JPA using external correspondence received from agencies. Provide advice and support to unit on JPA and discipline related issues.

Assure Warning and Sanctions case files once received from units ensuring compliance with check sheets prior to sending to Casework Assurance for case closure.

Open and maintain confidential hard copy and JPA case files for all Service Law, Warnings and Sanctions, Service Complaints and ACF cases held within HQ SW.

Manage and maintain the Discipline electronic and paper filing system and management of the Group Mailbox.

Produce Discharge packs ensuring Unit has met the accurate requirements for discharge, for Commander Southwest to approve prior to sending to DM(A) for final authority.

Undertake any other tasks related to post as advised by team.

Further benefits of working in HQSW are:

HQ SW encourages a blended working pattern of remote and in-office working, and the successful applicant will be provided with a MOD laptop to facilitate flexible working. The HQ is located within Tidworth Garrison and has ample parking and amenities including shops and a gym.

Required MOD courses

As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive work environment policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities

• 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.

• MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

• 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.

  
  Please note, 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/.”

• 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

Job contact :

Name :
Claire Young
Email :
claire.young156@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email :
DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk