Primary Purpose

To act as the Deputy to the Operations Cell Manager specifically in the day to day running of the Operations Cell, ensuring integration of all site activity in a safe and efficient manner.

To be accountable to the Joint Tactical Operations Cell Manager (JTOCM) for execution and delivery of Business Continuity and Site Resilience within HMNB Devonport

To undertake activities to enable effective Business Continuity and Site resilience Planning to enable continued delivery of outputs within HMNB Devonport, to include but not limited to:

Ensure the BCP is fit for purpose through regular stakeholder engagement and execution of BC training and validation exercises in line with PSYA guidance and in partnership with the NSA Business Continuity Plans and Events HEO.

As the base lead and subject matter expert for Business Continuity delivery, take the lead on providing advice to the Naval Base Commander and personnel as directed in the event of the BCP being enacted.

Lead the engagement with on and off-site stakeholders in the delivery of the HMNB(D) Business Continuity function.

Provide functional Line Management for the MOD Traffic Management Officer and oversight of the MOD Traffic management function in liaison with the Babcock counterpart.

Assist in the initial set up and training of the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) & Watchkeepers.

Be fully trained and prepared to backfill the ICCC rota in the event of staff absences.

Be fully conversant with the Operational Programme for ships and submarines in order to ensure site operations do not interfere with Operational delivery.

To further develop the operations site communications plan to ensure all site operatives are aware of whole site activity.

Assist the JTOCM in the delivery of the Operations Cell function and be prepared to act on the JTOCM’s behalf in their absence.

As required, deputise for the JTOCM on committees, sub-committees and working groups.

Assist the JTOCM in the production of Operational delivery report so the Naval Base Commander, Strategic Infrastructure Group, Submarine Delivery Agency and Industry Partner programme management boards as required.

Lead on developing the Ops Cell integration into conventional and nuclear site emergency responses.

Co-ordinate authorisation requirements for requests for Remotely Piloted Airborne Systems (RPAS).

Co-ordinate authorisation requirements for requests for use of the Disaster Relief Exercise Site.

Liaise with Babcock counterparts in the production of the weekly Ops Cell brief.

To be part of the voluntary NERO on call response set up.

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

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