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. Requirements/Delivery Managers are a pivotal part of the UKStratCom Infra Team and lead capital project and programme activity for a geographically disparate and complex portfolio to support capability. 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. Job Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for activities required to deliver the programme of works for their Area of Responsibility from definition through to handover and closeout for each of the Projects. Person specific The post holder will be able to build professional relationships, working collaboratively with partners and cross-functional project teams. You can learn quickly, work independently, proactively tackle problems, and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. On appointment the successful applicant will be expected to attain UK Security - Developed Vetting. Travelling for this post will be essential with overnight stays. A driving licence is essential. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Some of the many benefits you will receive: A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 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. 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 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. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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. 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. 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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Primary Responsibilities: The Requirements/Delivery Manager objectives include but are not limited to: Manage projects using DIO Capital Projects Process/ Forward Approval Plan (FAP) and Command Infrastructure Delivery Plan (CIDP) Coordinating/developing Business Cases and other supporting documentation (including Review/Information Notes) Programme and project governance(approvals and financial processes) Provide advice and guidance for site and HLB Infra Teams Work with other UK StratCom Infra teams in support of wider MoD outputs and future activities. Stakeholder management Attending site meetings on location as required URD production Undertake TSP Tender Evaluation and Moderation and review DIO's client specs/ associated documents for project Support to Regional Delivery Training, Learning and CPD This recruitment process will consist of two parts: 1. 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. 2. 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 3 Behaviours (the 2 from your application, plus 1 more at interview). At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and Statement of suitability and the following: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Technical skills Functional competence P Functional Competence - P3M24 - Business Case - application form and interview If a large number of applications are received, they will be assessed initially against the Communicating and Influencing 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. At interview, you will be assessed against the following: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Leadership Technical skills Functional competence P Functional Competence - P3M24 - Business Case - application form and interview Functional Competence - P3M07 - Requirements - interview 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. 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 for the appropriate grade. 7. Your experience will be assessed individually through your CV and a 500 word Statement of Suitability (Personal Statement). PLEASE NOTE: Sift & Interview: Provide some expectation of a timeline: Sift 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: 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.