You must confidently handle Military Working Dogs, possess a driving license, pass a criminal record check, and meet security and personnel checks.

You will feed, water, and exercise MWDs, clean kennels, groom dogs, conduct welfare checks, and administer medical treatment as needed.

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RAF Marham Job Summary Like dogs? As a Kennel Assistant, you will have the opportunity to look after Military Working Dogs (MWDs) in accordance with Animal Health and Safety Policy and Veterinary guidance. RAF Marham is home to No. 6 RAF Police Sqn which conduct Policing and Security roles at Marham. As part of these functions, MWDs are employed to conduct Security Patrols and specialist search capabilities. To perform these important roles, MWDs need to be in the best condition possible and Kennel Assistants are vital for the MWDs to be prepared. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description Kennel Assistant support MWD welfare duties including, but not limited to: * Feeding * Watering * Exercising the MWDs * Cleaning of kennels * Grooming * Welfare checks on MWD behaviours * Administering medical treatment. Kennel Assistant support MWD welfare duties including, but not limited to: * Feeding * Watering * Exercising the MWDs * Cleaning of kennels * Grooming * Welfare checks on MWD behaviours * Administering medical treatment. Person specification A successful candidate will be able to work with Military Working Dogs with confidence (specialist training is provided), work alongside Military Working Dog Handlers to ensure all animals are maintained to standard, manage a quality service to ensure the Military Working Dogs are cared for. Licences Driving Licence Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: * Managing a Quality Service * Working Together Alongside your salary of £23,116, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,696 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. * 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% 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. 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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Applications will be sifted based on Success Profiles - GOV.UK (strength and experience, see Air Command Applicant Guide). Successful candidates will be interviewed where one successful candidate and Reserve will be selected. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. During the Application stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours; * Managing a Quality Service * Working Together During the Interview stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours; * Managing a Quality Service * Working Together The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk . As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact * Name : Fg Off Kieran Tillotson * Email : Kieran.tillotson101@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team * Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

RAF MarhamJob SummaryLike dogs? As a Kennel Assistant, you will have the opportunity to look after Military Working Dogs (MWDs) in accordance with Animal Health and Safety Policy and Veterinary guidance.RAF Marham is home to No. 6 RAF Police Sqn which conduct Policing and Security roles at Marham. As part of these functions, MWDs are employed to conduct Security Patrols and specialist search capabilities. To perform these important roles, MWDs need to be in the best condition possible and Kennel Assistants are vital for the MWDs to be prepared.This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.Job DescriptionKennel Assistant support MWD welfare duties including, but not limited to: * Feeding * Watering * Exercising the MWDs * Cleaning of kennels * Grooming * Welfare checks on MWD behaviours * Administering medical treatment.      Kennel Assistant support MWD welfare duties including, but not limited to: * Feeding * Watering * Exercising the MWDs * Cleaning of kennels * Grooming * Welfare checks on MWD behaviours * Administering medical treatment.      Person specificationA successful candidate will be able to work with Military Working Dogs with confidence (specialist training is provided), work alongside Military Working Dog Handlers to ensure all animals are maintained to standard, manage a quality service to ensure the Military Working Dogs are cared for.LicencesDriving LicenceBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: * Managing a Quality Service * Working Together      Alongside your salary of £23,116, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,696 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. * 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%      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.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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.Applications will be sifted based on Success Profiles - GOV.UK (strength and experience, see Air Command Applicant Guide). Successful candidates will be interviewed where one successful candidate and Reserve will be selected.Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.During the Application stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours; * Managing a Quality Service * Working Together      During the Interview stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours; * Managing a Quality Service * Working Together      The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service      Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob Contact * Name : Fg Off Kieran Tillotson * Email : Kieran.tillotson101@mod.gov.uk      Recruitment team * Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk      Further informationPlease ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

Military Working Dog - Kennel Assistant - UK Ministry of Defence

RAF Marham&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Summary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Like dogs? As a Kennel Assistant, you will have the opportunity to look after Military Working Dogs (MWDs) in accordance with Animal Health and Safety Policy and Veterinary guidance.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;RAF Marham is home to No. 6 RAF Police Sqn which conduct Policing and Security roles at Marham. As part of these functions, MWDs are employed to conduct Security Patrols and specialist search capabilities. To perform these important roles, MWDs need to be in the best condition possible and Kennel Assistants are vital for the MWDs to be prepared.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Kennel Assistant support MWD welfare duties including, but not limited to:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Feeding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Watering&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Exercising the MWDs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Cleaning of kennels&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Grooming&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Welfare checks on MWD behaviours&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Administering medical treatment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Kennel Assistant support MWD welfare duties including, but not limited to:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Feeding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Watering&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Exercising the MWDs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Cleaning of kennels&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Grooming&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Welfare checks on MWD behaviours&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Administering medical treatment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Person specification&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A successful candidate will be able to work with Military Working Dogs with confidence (specialist training is provided), work alongside Military Working Dog Handlers to ensure all animals are maintained to standard, manage a quality service to ensure the Military Working Dogs are cared for.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Licences&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Driving Licence&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Behaviours&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing a Quality Service&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working Together&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Alongside your salary of £23,116, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,696 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.  Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learning and development tailored to your role&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An environment with flexible working options&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The post does not offer relocation expenses.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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/.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Selection process details&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Applications will be sifted based on Success Profiles - GOV.UK (strength and experience, see Air Command Applicant Guide). Successful candidates will be interviewed where one successful candidate and Reserve will be selected.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;During the Application stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing a Quality Service&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working Together&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;During the Interview stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing a Quality Service&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working Together&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Security&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Nationality requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;UK nationals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;nationals of the Republic of Ireland&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working for the Civil Service&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Diversity and Inclusion&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the  Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the  Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Contact point for applicants&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Contact&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Name : Fg Off Kieran Tillotson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email : Kieran.tillotson101@mod.gov.uk&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Recruitment team&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Further information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

Military Working Dog - Kennel Assistant

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