Royal Navy - Warfare Publications – Navigation Author
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,530 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Navy Warfare Publications, HMS COLLINGWOOD, Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1AS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 410826 |
Summary
NWP is the single Navy Command authority responsible for the creation and distribution of the Fleet Commander’s operational publications. As the successful candidate your role as an Author will require you to research, write, edit and maintain publications relating to Maritime Navigation (including electronic chart display systems such as ECDIS and WECDIS) in Royal Navy ships, submarines and shore establishments.
You will have a detailed understanding of the subject matter from a sea going operational perspective and be proficient in the construction of informative publications that reflect current doctrine and operational use, including health and safety standards, drills and procedures.
You may need to attend trials at sea and ashore, operate systems to draw in the most comprehensive range of information to prepare, plan, write or edit accurate and timely publications that are safe and credible to use. As an NWP Author you will need to assess any development in Maritime Navigation as and when it occurs, incorporating consequential changes into the publications. Additionally, as part of the UK support to NATO, the IMO and related Working Groups, international travel will be required.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
You will have a detailed understanding of the subject matter from a sea going operational perspective and be proficient in the construction of informative publications that reflect current doctrine and operational use, including health and safety standards, drills and procedures.
You may need to attend trials at sea and ashore, operate systems to draw in the most comprehensive range of information to prepare, plan, write or edit accurate and timely publications that are safe and credible to use. As an NWP Author you will need to assess any development in Maritime Navigation as and when it occurs, incorporating consequential changes into the publications. Additionally, as part of the UK support to NATO, the IMO and related Working Groups, international travel will be required.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.