MOD Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8AA Job Summary Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge in engineering and have experience of how systems need to be managed and protected in the electromagnetic spectrum? About Us: Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) generates and operates specialist capabilities, ready to fight across all domains to make the UK secure at home and strong abroad. Always on, we are across every UK operation, delivering the capabilities you don’t usually see - or those you can’t. From cyber warriors and medics to intelligence analysts, special forces, educators, and Defence attachés, our collective expertise delivers the warfighting edge Defence needs to deter threats and secure the nation today and prepare for tomorrow. CSOC unites Defence’s cyber and specialist capabilities under a single, military command alongside the Royal Navy, British Army, and the Royal Air Force - acting as the UK’s fourth Military Command. For more information, please see here. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description As Electromagnetic (EM) Spectrum Manager, you’ll be part of a team responsible for providing spectrum management advice and guidance to project teams and of the project procurement lifecycle, including advice on interference resolution to military operations, exercises, and technical trials of Spectrum Dependent Systems (SDS) in the UK. You’ll need to develop technical knowledge of military SDS, including communications and non-communications equipment and an understanding of the structure of the Battle-space Spectrum Management (BSM) at NATO and Combined, National, Joint and Single service levels. You’ll provide reach-back support to UK based events, such as operations, exercises and ship port visits and on occasion, you’ll be required to provide out of hours support. Responsibilities: Be the Defence Electromagnetic Authority (DEMA) EM management lead on projects, as tasked. Process frequency clearance requests to meet customer demand, to ensure they’re adequate and appropriate to use the EM Spectrum (EMS). Support Interference investigations as appropriate, assisting to resolve interference reports and working with the wider DEMA team. Be innovative around working practices and proactively explore alternative methods of delivering Spectrum solutions. Support all the wider Spectrum Team disciplines, such as EM Pulse Protection (EMPP), EM Compatibility, EM Interference, as required. Support development in use of the EMS, including but not limited to, supporting development of a recognised EM common operating picture. Take on responsibilities of the Lead Spectrum Manager, when required, for the duration of specific tasks. As Electromagnetic (EM) Spectrum Manager, you’ll be part of a team responsible for providing spectrum management advice and guidance to project teams and of the project procurement lifecycle, including advice on interference resolution to military operations, exercises, and technical trials of Spectrum Dependent Systems (SDS) in the UK. You’ll need to develop technical knowledge of military SDS, including communications and non-communications equipment and an understanding of the structure of the Battle-space Spectrum Management (BSM) at NATO and Combined, National, Joint and Single service levels. You’ll provide reach-back support to UK based events, such as operations, exercises and ship port visits and on occasion, you’ll be required to provide out of hours support. Responsibilities: Be the Defence Electromagnetic Authority (DEMA) EM management lead on projects, as tasked. Process frequency clearance requests to meet customer demand, to ensure they’re adequate and appropriate to use the EM Spectrum (EMS). Support Interference investigations as appropriate, assisting to resolve interference reports and working with the wider DEMA team. Be innovative around working practices and proactively explore alternative methods of delivering Spectrum solutions. Support all the wider Spectrum Team disciplines, such as EM Pulse Protection (EMPP), EM Compatibility, EM Interference, as required. Support development in use of the EMS, including but not limited to, supporting development of a recognised EM common operating picture. Take on responsibilities of the Lead Spectrum Manager, when required, for the duration of specific tasks. Person specification Please ensure that your CV and application demonstrate the essential criteria below: A good understanding of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and frequency allocation. A BTEC Level 3 in an Engineering/Science based subject or demonstrable experience. Able to build and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of personnel and act with integrity and discretion. Able to quickly assess information and make credible recommendations at pace. Able to work well as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge. Experience of using Office 365 applications. Excellent verbal and written skills (including technical report writing, verbal briefings and presenting) Able to make effective decisions and know when to seek advice or escalate issues. Essential Qualifications: A current valid driving licence (Category B) is essential. Due to the role requirements, there will be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits). Additional Information An annual Market Skills Allowance of up to £9,000 is payable for this post linked to experience, level of professional development and an assessment performance, including contribution to team objectives. Continued eligibility for this payment will be subject to a bi-annual review. 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. Our commitment to your development is fundamental and you’ll be able to take advantage of fantastic learning and development opportunities, tailored to your role and beyond. Whilst in post, you’ll be able to gain industry recognised qualifications and we’ll support you throughout the process. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. Due to the security requirements this position is open to sole UK nationals only. Working At MOD Blandford Forum: Set in one of the UK’s top Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), offering a variety of local walks, cycle rides and friendly pubs, all with easy access (30min drive) to Bournemouth and Salisbury. A modern well-equipped workplace with on-site restaurant, coffee shops and sports facilities; including free gym, squash courts, tennis courts, running track, athletics facilities, amongst many others. On camp cinema offering the best current films at very reasonable prices. On camp go-karting track and clay target shooting range – extra costs to use. A friendly team culture which enjoys regular social events and team building activities. Licences Current full UK driving licence. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Working Together Managing a Quality Service Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Communicating science and engineering for government Technical oversight and management Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Our Benefits Include: Learning and development tailored to your role with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year. 25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years’ service. Ability to roll up to 10 days annual leave per year. In addition to eight public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday. A Civil Service pension. Parental and Adoption Leave. Discounts on a range of services within and external to the civil service – Defence Discount Service, Civil Service societies for Sports and Leisure, Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, Company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. In year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes such as vouchers and gift cards. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. Find out more here - Discovermybenefits. Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore. Defence operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become 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. 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. 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The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring it highlights your relevance to the essential criteria listed in the person specification. It is essential that all applicants provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words), assessed against your responses to the questions listed below. Each One Will Be Scored And Make Up Part Of Your Overall Score To Assess Your Suitability To Be Invited To Interview: Describe your experience of working in the Electromagnetic Spectrum and/or frequency management. Tell us about your experience of technical report writing and briefing customers and/or managers. Provide an example of when you have been involved in, or assisted with, planning, organising and/or leading a team through a project. At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and/or Personal Statement. Interviews We’ll assess you against these behaviours & technical skills during the interview process: Behaviours Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Working Together Managing a Quality Service Technical Skills Communicating science and engineering for government Technical oversight and management The Government Science and Engineering Career Framework and descriptions for the technical skills above (Deep Specialist), can be found at Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Career Framework, November 2021 (Version 2) 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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 : Defence Digital Talent Acquisition Team Email : ukstratcomdd-hr-talentacqdel@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. 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