Details Reference number 350477 Salary £28,300 A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% GBP Job grade Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area MOD - Army Type of role Business Management and Improvement Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location MOD Southwick Park, Fareham PO17 6EJ. We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. About the job Job summary The Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) is the strategic command headquarters for the Defence Serious Crime Unit (DSCU) and was established in April 2022, following several independent reviews. DSCC sits outside the single services chain of command to ensure operational independence whilst providing strategic direction to the DSCU, allowing it to focus on the delivery of serious crime policing. This introduces consistency, collaboration and further professionalisation of this complex and deeply specialist area of law enforcement. We are looking for a well-organised and adaptable person to work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the team. Here at DSCC we are inclusive and dedicated, working to provide excellence in policing. We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Strategic Performance and Improvements Analyst to join a professional team here at the DSCC Headquarters at Southwick Park, Fareham. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. This dynamic and engaging role offers the right candidate the opportunity to support the Information Governance Team and will be responsible for supporting the DSCCs delivery of strategic objectives by ensuring performance data is accurate and robust, ensuring data quality across the organisation, working collectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a coherent approach to performance and improvement. Person specification Duties of the role include but are not limited to: Apply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of business information tools) to identify, collect and migrate data from a range of systems. Manage, clean and aggregate data in support of analytical studies whilst presenting results in the most appropriate format for users. Develop and maintain a performance framework to include dashboards and other reporting mechanisms to communicate clearly DSCC data against Key Performance Indicators. To lead on the continual improvement of process and data delivery across DSCC business areas. This will include working collaboratively with other services and relevant support functions. Assist the Information Governance HEO with the production and upkeep of data and information management processes. Assist with the preparation and delivery of data in support of specific inspections as required. To support services in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of internal service policies and strategies, in response to new business needs and improvement priorities. Essential Requirements: Experience in gathering, analysing and evaluating information to support action and inform decision making. Experience in the provision of specialist advice and knowledge on strategic issues and analytical techniques, both qualitative and quantitative. Knowledge of computer-based applications for data calculations and presentation. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Extensive skills in the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel and Powerpoint. Ability to balance several projects and prioritise with managers support. Desirable: Working knowledge of advanced statistical analysis. Experience working in an analytical team or experience in a related sector. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. As a civil servant working within the MOD, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference. The MOD prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible/hybrid working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service. In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Kings birthday. Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Enhanced parental and adoption leave. 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities. Use of the onsite gym facilities (Small fee required to cover insurance). Onsite parking and canteen facility. Learning and Development We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Applications will be sifted on two Behaviours (Making Effective Decisions and Communicating and Influencing), but in the event of a significant number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead one (Making Effective Decisions). In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 words) At Interview you will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Delivering at Pace Seeing the Bigger Picture At Interview you will be assessed against the above behaviours. Interviews will take place at Southwick Park, Fareham. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs. 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-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk 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. 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 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 This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service