Length of employment: Job Summary: UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) comprises of Defence Intelligence, Special Forces, Joint Force Development, Joint Medical Group, Defence Digital, Permanent Joint Headquarters and Chief of Staff with permanent bases both in the UK and overseas. In a fast-paced environment you would be a pivotal member in a highly capable team supporting delivery of infrastructure to support Defence capability. The UKStratCom Infrastructure Team acts as the focal point between HLBs and end-users on the one hand, and DIO and Fin Mil Cap on the other, to prioritise Strategic Command infrastructure requirements and work towards their timely delivery. Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command's transformation programme is committed to following the MOD's framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command's personnel and Trade Unions. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description: The role will act as the primary interface between the Infrastructure Portfolio Function and the Finance function. It fulfils the Business Manager function within the Fin Tx Playbook. The purpose is to sit inside the Infrastructure function and to understand and provide advice in support of the In Year position and provide the co-ordination, ensuring the timely submission for Infrastructure into ABC, SR, SDR and other costing activity. The role will also provide the Coordination of Infra Business Cases Approvals and Affordability input and p rovide input for the non-financial sections, delivery timelines, and internal assurance packs. 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% Highly competitive pension scheme. Flexi-time scheme upon completion of 6 months service or the Line Manager has the ability to adopt flexible working sooner than the 6 month period. With Line Manager agreement move to an alternative Working Patterns (there are 9). 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service. If by chance you have previously completed service in the Public Sector in the past 5 years, you may be eligible to request 30 days leave immediately. (Evidence will be required). In addition to annual leave you will be entitled to 8 Public Bank Holidays per year. Professional and Personal Development of skills with the opportunity to undergo an Apprenticeship in Human Resources. Opportunity to join more than one of our many networks (Race, LGBT, Gender, Disability and Faith & Belief). Minimum of 18 Days Special Paid Leave in a rolling 12-month period for Public Duties commitments (such as a Magistrate). Special Paid Leave for community volunteering up to 12 days a year for Special Constables and 6 days a year for other volunteering. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed for the interview. 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/. Please be advised that the Department (MOD) is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. 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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. It is essential that the individual has an understanding of the principles of government finance and In-year financial management. They do not need to be professionally qualified but support would be give should the applicant wish to pursue this. They need to understand the principles of Built Infrastructure delivery and how that interacts with financial performance. They will: Provide the lead for Infra Portfolio/ Prog AH as the primary interface and Co-ordination for input and timely submission for the Infra Plan Annual Budget Planning, and In Year Management activity Provide the lead for Infra Portfolio / Prog AH in Co-ordinating and attending, as necessary, Working Day and Infrastructure Delivery Forecasting Reviews. Provide understanding and Infra advice in support / management of the In-Year Forecasting (IYM) process. Provide the lead for Infra Portfolio / Prog AH in the Coordination of Infra Business Cases Approvals and Affordability input Provide the lead for Infra Portfolio / Prog AH is Journal Preparation and Submission Provide the lead Infra Portfolio / Prog AH in the monitoring and tracking of Infra Commitment Control and provide coordination with the Infra Finance Business Partner as necessary. Provide the lead and primary interface for Contract Amendments, Identifying Transfers in and out of the Infrastructure Plan, Incoming receipts and set up and payments within Finance IM systems Provide the lead for UKStratCom Infra for the coordination and management of Letters of Delegation Provide the lead for UKStratCom Infra for the coordination and Reporting of Infra Assurance across the Infra Portfolio This recruitment process will consist of two parts: A written application containing your experience (a CV and a Statement of Suitability (Personal Statement)) and 2 Behaviours drawn from the Civil Service Success Profiles (Working Together & Seeing the Bigger Picture). If your written application is successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face and or virtual via MS Teams interview where you will be tested against 4 Behaviours (the 2 from your application, plus 2 more at interview) (Working Together, Seeing the Bigger Picture, Communicating and Influencing & Making Effective Decisions). Technical skills - Understanding the Principles of Government Finance, Financial Planning, and In Year Management. I f a large number of applications are received, they will be assessed initially against the lead Behaviour (Working Together) and your CV and Statement of Suitability (Personal Statement). You will then be assessed against the other criteria if you have met the minimum scores. Behaviours are assessed individually with a 250-word statement. The application form will indicate which behaviour is being assessed. We are looking for evidence using the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) methodology. It is highly recommended you focus by providing one example for each behaviour. We would also advise you to use examples that best meet the criteria, even if they are a few years old, using the STAR methodology. Situation: Briefly describe the background of the situation in which you found yourself. Task: What you were required to do/chose to do. Action: What actions you undertook to achieve the tasks. Make sure to use "I", not "we" to explain how your actions led to results. Result: Use facts and evidence to demonstrate the results that your actions produced. Explain whether it was a successful outcome, and if not, what you learned from the experience. Please make sure you have consulted the HM Government 'Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours' document (available on Gov.uk) to ensure you have understood the relevant Behaviours at Level SEO for the appropriate grade. Your experience will be assessed individually through your CV and a 250 word Statement of Suitability (Personal Statement). PLEASE NOTE: Sift & Interview: Provide some expectation of a timeline: S ift to take place within 2 weeks of Advert closing. Interviews likely to take place within 2 weeks of Sift. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. 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:. 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 The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.