Benefits we offer
As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive work environment policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
Navy Command 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 Navy Command civil servants include:
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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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A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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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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Access to a confidential, professional support service.
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A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
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Discount schemes.
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Bicycle / season ticket loans.
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Enhanced parental, and adoption leave.
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Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.
In Navy Command, 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 and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role. Roles can offer great satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil service.
Site Specific Benefits
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Free onsite parking
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Use of Leisure facilities i.e. Fully equipped Gym.
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Onsite Shop and Café.
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Use of mess Pay as dine facilities
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43 CDO hold various inclusive events open to all civilian staff i.e Families Day
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.
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.
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.