HMS Collingwood is the largest training establishment in the Royal Navy. Located in FAREHAM, Collingwood is home to training of RN personnel in numerous disciplines including Weapons Engineering, Seamanship, Warfare, Navigation and Communications; prior to their arrival with the fleet.

The establishment seeks to improve the quality of its training personnel through technology, ensuring those trainees are knowledgeable on the state of the art equipment on board the fighting ships of the Royal Navy, including the Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers, the formidable Type 45 destroyers and Type 23 frigate and also the tactically efficient mine countermeasure and fishery protection squadrons.

HMS Collingwood provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment for its Civil Servants, Contractors and Armed Forces personnel as they are encouraged to strive to be the best they can.  

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The Crypto Custody Department works under the Establishment Security Cell and is directly accountable to the Captain of the establishment.

The position is an ambitious and exciting opportunity which requires good judgement, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to flexibly operate in effectively prioritising tasks.

The Alternate Crypto Custodian will be working alongside the Crypto Custodian and is responsible to them for the whole life accounting for all Cryptographic items held on account, ensuring the safe handling and distribution and disposal of these items are recorded and controlled appropriately. The post holder will work directly to the Crypto Custodian within a small specialist team undertaking a variety of interesting and challenging activities. Along with the Crypto Custodian, you are the principal advisers and subject matter experts on all aspects of Cryptographic security and the methods necessary to provide the correct level of protection relevant to their Cryptographic holdings.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Administering the receipt, stowage, issue and return of cryptographic equipment.
•  Liaising with establishment personnel and Cryptographic Holders to provide specialist advice.
•  Assisting in the management of the Cryptographic Department Offices and outer areas.
•  Deputising for the Crypto Custodian during periods of leave and absence.
•  Completing regular prescribed musters of Cryptographic equipment on charge to the holders.
• This position will be subject to gaining a Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance.

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

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

• 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 employer contribution of 28.97%
• Free car parking in a secure area
• Access to gym and recreation facilities
• An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250 - £5000 per year.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

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.

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.

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Job contact :

• Name : Neil Smith
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

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