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The Release Officer is responsible for the daily running of the release section ensuring timely and accurate process of administrative actions, accurate accounting and recording and ensuring that office procedures are adhered to and that their accounting procedures and records conform to current regulations and audit requirements. They are responsible for the provision of timely advice and guidance to aid the smooth transition from military to civilian life ensuring all HR procedures are correct and local electronic records are maintained. They are responsible for the correct recording of allowance databases and are to support the line management with the compilation of T1 compliancy records and weekly checks and controls for personnel leaving the Service. They are to actively engage with training and provide the highest standards of customer service.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

1. Administer HMS NEPTUNE's Release Office and act as the single point of contact on pay and administrative matters for RN personnel leaving the Service.

2. Liaise and correspond directly with external authorities on matters relating directly to the release of RN personnel from the Service.

3. To ensure timely processing of discharge documentation and JPA release actions.

4. Ensure JPA pay accounting procedures and records are to the highest standards and conform to current regulations satisfying national audit requirements.

5. Ensure Personnel Administration compliance procedures within HMS Neptune UPO are maintained and all HR related processes are actioned correctly and timely.

6. Examine JPA records and service documentation iaw compliancy procedures and address areas found lacking.

7. To maintain the LO HMS NEPTUNE MS Teams & Groups Site and associated Channels, in accordance with Defence Information Management Policy.

8. Act as UPO HR administrator in accordance with current regulations and as directed by the UPO Manager.

9. Provide HR guidance to HMNB Clyde personnel, ensuring enquiries received either in person, by telephone or email are answered quickly and accurately.

As the Release Officer is an important customer facing role the ideal applicant will be comfortable communicating at all levels, capable on Microsoft Office programmes Word and Excel, highly organised, self motivated and enjoy working in a sociable environment alongside Service Personnel.

The following behaviours are desirable for role:

• Making effective decisions
• Leadership
• Communicating and influencing
• Working together
• Seeing the big picture
• Managing a quality service
• Delivery at pace

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

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

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing

• 25 days' paid annual leave rising (one day per year) to 30 days after five years' experience.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• 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%.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

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 :
Lieutenant Jamie O'Neill
Email :
Benedict.Normanton318@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk