Join to apply for the Head of Fixed Connectivity Service role at UK Ministry of Defence 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Head of Fixed Connectivity Service role at UK Ministry of Defence
Any Defence location with regular travel to Corsham.
The Ministry of Defence has an ambition to put modern digital capability at the heart of how it operates to create winning advantage. The effective exploitation of information and supporting technology is a force multiplier - digital technologies, together with the effective capture, analysis and use of information, will enable transformative military and business performance. Strong Digital coherence will enable the frictionless flow of information across all operating domains, thereby enabling multi-domain integration.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as Head of Fixed Connectivity to lead the delivery and evolution of some of the most complex, secure, and critical digital services within the UK. You will be responsible for a portfolio supporting secure communications for 90,000 users across the MOD’s global footprint – including internet gateways, cloud access, email services, and remote connectivity. This includes planning and overseeing the rollout of next-generation voice and data networks such as 5G, underpinned by a budget responsibility of £340 million and a workforce of around 200 specialists.
This is a key leadership role within the Defence Digital Senior Leadership Team, demanding a blend of commercial acumen, technical expertise, and transformational leadership.
Drive delivery of complex connectivity services and ensure business-critical continuity.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of civil servants, military personnel, and contractors.
Manage large-scale technology programmes and ensure alignment with Defence Digital strategies.
Act as a senior technical service owner, guiding service design, performance, and security.
Manage commercial relationships and large supplier contracts to deliver quality and value.
Represent Defence Digital at senior forums and contribute to cross-government digital initiatives.
Drive delivery of complex connectivity services and ensure business-critical continuity.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of civil servants, military personnel, and contractors.
Manage large-scale technology programmes and ensure alignment with Defence Digital strategies.
Act as a senior technical service owner, guiding service design, performance, and security.
Manage commercial relationships and large supplier contracts to deliver quality and value.
Represent Defence Digital at senior forums and contribute to cross-government digital initiatives.
Understands and looks for the best commercial construct to deliver efficient and timely routes to market, and can manage and engage with commercial staff to achieve these outcomes.
A creative problem solver who can anticipate, take ownership, prioritise and resolve problems and risks at the right time, while not being afraid to make decisions
Extensive experience of leading connectivity programmes and services and/or implementation of new networks within complex environments.
A thorough technical understanding of networks, technologies and network security.
A successful track record of leading large scale technology programmes migrations and service delivery.
Excellent People Management skills
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.GatenbySanderson, an executive search agency, has been appointed to assist with this appointment. To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process accessed via the advertisement listed for this role. This should be completed no later than 23:55 on Monday 26 May 2025 and will involve providing the two documents outlined below via the GatenbySanderson website
A Personal Statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role.
The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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).
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.