This vacancy is for the role of a (SEO) Senior Designer, as part of the new SSG Security Systems Design Team (SSDT). It is an exciting, interesting and challenging role within Government Security at high profile and technically complex Defence sites, other Government Departments and Critical National Infrastructure security programs. Reporting to the SSDT Team Leader, the role requires technical expertise in construction and engineering to support good design in project and programme delivery, including design advice on MoD standardised designs and SSG design guidance. The monitoring of design use and innovation, acting to promote good design through experience of projects and industry practice to SSG stakeholders and such advice and support to SSG Project Management community and wider Operational Delivery Teams. As well as providing technical assurance and advice on designs as independent subject matter expert for the SSG on Design and Build projects. The Senior Systems Designer will provide customer interface and represent SSG at high level meetings, undertake complex discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers, Client Security Authorities and Stakeholders. You will line manage the dedicated in-house SSDT Design Project Manager and sub-contractors to deliver unique and complex projects during their lifecycles. As part of the Security Systems Design Team, the Senior Designer shall assist SSG (Operations) Project Managers from start to finish of projects, including compliance with standards, developing ideas, conducting research and helping to ensure projects meet their deadlines. You will be responsible for setting and delivering effective System Designs and Technical Specifications in conjunction with SSG Operations Project Managers, ensuring all stages of project plans and schedules design elements are delivered to time, cost and quality. The Senior Designer shall assist the SSDT Team Leader in the implementation of projects, reporting all risks and issues and assisting the SSDT Team Leader in presenting recommendations for consideration and approval for novel and contentious designs to the SSG Higher Management Group. Work is predominately at SSG Customers sites across UK geographic regions and overseas. This will involve regular and frequent periods of detached duty overseas. In addition, due to operational requirements, there will be a necessity for detached duty to other SSG regions (in the UK/overseas) or be required to stay overnight at sites that are unsuitable distances from home address. Key responsibilities include: Undertaking the role of Senior Designer / Technical Author with the ability to write and produce detailed Technical Specifications and Drawings, including the use of AutoCAD (ACAD). Provide full financial management: Estimating, Job costing, invoicing and budget management. Providing clear and detailed financial breakdown reports to the SSDT Team Leader for submission to the SSG Higher Management Group. Be able to interpret and develop Client Operational Requirements (OR) and SSG Operations needs to support the delivery team to deliver fully functional and integrated security solutions. Have a working knowledge of British, European and UK Government Standards relating to security together with knowledge of QA and H&S policies to enable the development of Security System Designs. Liaise and keep updated with SSGs products through the SSGs Production, Development and Support (PDS) Section, leading SSG Security Suppliers and key manufacturers. You should also have an excellent working knowledge of security systems and associated products including areas of business development within the Commercial sector. Stakeholder Engagement & Management - Be able to build relationships and networks with a variety of stakeholders at multiple levels of seniority, and across organisational boundaries, to deliver results. Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and plans for a large and diverse audience. Leading and Communication - Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to a wide range of audiences. Must process excellent communication skills along with a demonstrated knowledge of leadership principles and practices, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring. Have strong motivational skills to encourage and lead staff through periods of organisational change and demanding delivery requirements. Programme Management Be experienced in structured programme and contract management, possessing the skills and ability to execute and deliver specific large programmes and high priority projects. Finance Process, finance/budget management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong contract negotiating skills, organisational strategic vision and proven ability to work collaboratively and tactfully with a diverse group of people. Risk Management - Ability to manage and understand a range of varied problems that require working across organisational boundaries, identifying risk mitigation and solutions to requirements. Environmental Factors/Hazards Associated with the Post The applicant may be required to undertake occasional work within Radiological and Explosive Storage areas. Allowances: Where applicable, allowances are provided, including: Environmental (Radiation) allowance as applicable Travel and Subsistence for out-of-region and overtime assignments. Person specification Essential Skills, Experience, Qualifications, Memberships & Licences A Recognised, relevant Engineering background, Engineering Apprenticeship and / or Engineering qualifications. NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, CCTV, etc) or equivalent ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, CCTV, etc) or equivalent Licences Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Skills, Experience, Qualifications, Memberships & Licences HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent Experience of designing and delivering large integrated security projects Membership of the Engineering Council Membership of the Security Institute Licences Full UK Driving Licence Qualifications NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, CCTV, etc) or equivalent ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, CCTV, etc) or equivalent Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Electronic Security Installation - Practitioner Physical Security Installation - Awareness We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Electronic Security Installation - Practitioner Benefits Alongside your salary of 46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes 13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Generous Annual Leave : 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service. Career Development : Benefit from continuous professional development opportunities within the security field, helping you grow and advance your career. Equipment : Brand new toolkit, laptop and mobile phone. Family Support : Access enhanced parental leave policies to support work-life balance during important life events. Exclusive Discounts : Enjoy savings through the Defence Discount Service (fees apply), offerings deals on a range of products and services. Health and Wellbeing : Receive Specsavers eye test vouchers and access on-site gym facilities (where available). Community and Social Perks : Join the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) or the Civil Service Club in London, providing access to a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities (membership fees apply). On-Site Amenities : Many of our locations offer free parking, subsidised canteens, sports and social clubs, and on-site shops for your convenience. Inclusive Workplace : Join one of our Diversity and Inclusion Networks. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equal and supportive environment for all. Pension contribution: 28.97% 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. 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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. We use the Civil Service Success Profiles framework to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of candidates. Your suitability for the role will be evaluated based on your experience, skills and demonstration of core Behaviours throughout the process. AtApplication Stage: You will be assessed on: CV Submission: Include your employment history, qualifications, relevant skills and experience. Personal Statement - 750 words. Behaviours: Demonstrate your abilities in the following areas: Communicating & Influencing Making Effective Decisions Technical Skill: SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Electronic Security Installation Practitioner AtInterview Stage: You will be assessed on: Experience: Discuss your background and its relevance to the role. Behaviours: Demonstrate your abilities in the following areas: Communicating & Influencing Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Working Together Technical Skill: SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Electronic Security Installation Practitioner Technical Skill: SSG Functional Competence Area 2: Physical Security Installation - Awareness Further information: The interview will explore both your professional experience and how your Behaviours align with the role's requirements, we recommend using the STAR format when answering Behaviour questions. Interviews are planned to take place face to face where possible at MoD Sealand or the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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). Apply and further information 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 : Steve Leigh, Team Leader Email : stephen.leigh436@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. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk. Attachments 20241001_Single Skills Framework SSG v1.0-O Opens in new window (pdf, 141kB) 20240307-ArmyTLBEVP Opens in new window (pdf, 3932kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information updated Opens in new window (docx, 31kB)