MOD Corsham, Westwells Rd, SN13 9GB, England
Job Summary
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put out values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Full Timer required minimum four days due to access to systems. Additionally, the security protocol of the site/ security requirements for the role stipulate that it should only be filled by one person on a full time basis.
Job Description
The role is responsible for providing strategic governance, management and co-ordination of all programmes at a cyber facility in support of the continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD).
The role ensures the facility remains operational, supported by dedicated staff and day to day activities discharged via a Facilities Management contract. The post holder will work closely with the wider Group Leader, to deliver all the required outputs to the customer.
Key Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate and manage the whole cyber facility programme to ensure it meets the requirements of the UK deterrent programme. Ensure the programme is coherent with all stakeholders including an international partner.
* Ensure the integrity of the programme and make decisions on the direction of the programme.
* Group lead for a multi-disciplined team of ~15 supporting the delivery of the location outputs with direct line management responsibilities for 4 posts.
* Deputy Head of Establishment, provide a safe working environment at that meet statutory and regulatory Health and Safety requirements and responsible for all aspects of security.
* Provide and support operational computer system platforms.
* Manage contracts and procurement in support of all team business.
* Provide business enabling support services and equipment to enable both MOD and contractor activities to be conducted efficiently and effectively.
* Manage requirements, programmes, funding and commercial approvals to support the teams business.
From Success Profile:
* To manage complex projects, addressing unpredictable or complex issues, or situations.
* To lead sub-portfolios of projects across a broad range of business contexts. Influence acquisition strategy and align projects to the organisational vision.
Please note, the working environment for this role is situated in an underground facility and therefore, for health & safety reasons the successful applicant for Targeting Facilities Group Lead must be physically able to climb thirteen flights of stairs in the event of an emergency.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com
The role is responsible for providing strategic governance, management and co-ordination of all programmes at a cyber facility in support of the continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD).
The role ensures the facility remains operational, supported by dedicated staff and day to day activities discharged via a Facilities Management contract. The post holder will work closely with the wider Group Leader, to deliver all the required outputs to the customer.
Key Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate and manage the whole cyber facility programme to ensure it meets the requirements of the UK deterrent programme. Ensure the programme is coherent with all stakeholders including an international partner.
* Ensure the integrity of the programme and make decisions on the direction of the programme.
* Group lead for a multi-disciplined team of ~15 supporting the delivery of the location outputs with direct line management responsibilities for 4 posts.
* Deputy Head of Establishment, provide a safe working environment at that meet statutory and regulatory Health and Safety requirements and responsible for all aspects of security.
* Provide and support operational computer system platforms.
* Manage contracts and procurement in support of all team business.
* Provide business enabling support services and equipment to enable both MOD and contractor activities to be conducted efficiently and effectively.
* Manage requirements, programmes, funding and commercial approvals to support the teams business.
From Success Profile:
* To manage complex projects, addressing unpredictable or complex issues, or situations.
* To lead sub-portfolios of projects across a broad range of business contexts. Influence acquisition strategy and align projects to the organisational vision.
Please note, the working environment for this role is situated in an underground facility and therefore, for health & safety reasons the successful applicant for Targeting Facilities Group Lead must be physically able to climb thirteen flights of stairs in the event of an emergency.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com
Person specification
An excellent stakeholder manager able to build trusted working relationships with staff, the customer and contractors
Proven ability to manage a multidisciplined team.
Essential Skills
* Experience of delivering complex programmes
* Professional project management qualifications such as APMP/Prince 2 etc.
* Budgetary and planning experience, including familiarity with the MOD’s Annual Budgeting Cycle.
* Experience of the approvals process (Cat C and above)
* To hold DV clearance or be prepared to obtain whilst in post.
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience working in the SDA Submarine Programme
Mandatory Qualifications
* Prince 2/APMP
Qualifications
Prince 2/APMP
Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.
All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Leadership
* Managing a Quality Service
* Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Controlling a project (Practitioner)
* Stakeholder management (Practitioner)
Alongside your salary of £61,100, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,700 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 (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
* Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Discover My Benefits:
Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD:
https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/
This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.
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.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At Sift and Interview, you will be assessed on your;
Behaviours:
* Leadership (Civil Service Behaviour Competence (CSBC 4)
* Managing a Quality Service (CSBC 4)
* Seeing the Big Picture (CSBC 4)
Technical Competences
* Controlling a project (Practitioner)
* Stakeholder Management (Practitioner)
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
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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, Experience and Technical skills.
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 developed vetting (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 developed vetting (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
Open to UK nationals only.
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.
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
* Name : David Warlow
* Email : david.warlow455@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
* Email : dbscivpers-resourcingteam1@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Please see the attached Further information document #J-18808-Ljbffr