Details Reference number 351233 Salary £52,320 - £58,920 Programme and Project Management pay enhancement subject to relevant qualifications and experience: £3,135 A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% GBP Job grade Grade 7 Contract type Fixed term Length of employment Up to 31/03/2025 Type of role Project Delivery 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 Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1EP : Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8FT : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE4 5SP : Didcot, South East England, OX11 0QR About the job Job summary Background: The UK Space Agency The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and provides technical advice on the governments space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the governments vision. Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our national security. Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanitys horizons. We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country. Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development. We also promote the UK space sectors interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency. More information about the Agency is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency To discover more please watch this film https://www.youtube.com/watch?vZbZZ-o0IkVU We have an inclusive culture to make UKSA a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions. We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive. We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. The successful candidate will lead on the Full Business Case (FBC) development for the UK Launch Programme. The role holder will ensure that the FBC is successfully drafted and taken through the approvals processes. This will include coordination of all the relevant approvals through internal and external assurance mechanisms. The post holder will work closely with other teams in the Launch Programme, across the Agency and also across government to support a robust outcome and approval. The post holder will need to develop strong working relationships across UK Space Agency with analysts, finance and commercial colleagues, as well as with stakeholders across the Programme. The successful candidate may be eligible for a £3,135 pay enhancement subject to having a valid qualification, as well as meeting the other criteria, as defined for the Business Case Manager 4 (G7) role in the Project Delivery Capability Framework. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-delivery-capability-framework-for-civil-servants The post holder will lead activities to: Develop an FBC strategy for the phase 2 interventions. Balancing the need for approvals at pace and minimising spend at risk whilst recognising any complexity and team resourcing constraints. Be the lead author for the programmes FBCs ensuring consistency and key messages throughout narrative. Update the programmes integrated assurance and approvals plan to reflect the new FBC strategy incorporating all UK Space Agency, Department Science and Technology, HM Treasury and Cabinet Office assurance and approval points including navigating processes for spending at risk. Lead the day-to-day planning, development and stakeholder co-ordination of the business case(s). Challenge assumptions appropriately, ensure correct expertise is leveraged and be responsible for ensuring the business complies with UK Space Agency/ Department Science and Innovation, HM Treasury and Cabinet Office requirements. Use lessons learned from similar projects to inform preparation. Create an engagement plan to consult with and incorporate stakeholder feedback throughout FBC development. Lead engagement with stakeholders to identify, define and quantify business case assumptions to ensure expectations are articulated and met. Devise and provide guidance and advice to teams on the requirements and development of business case, using organisational templates and HM Treasury 5 case model, and design new templates that remain aligned to business need. Lead on adopting configuration management techniques to ensure that the business case retains validity throughout the lifecycle, updating senior leaders as required. Present rationale to senior managers and governance forums, work with key stakeholders to anticipate and mitigate issues and delays. Provide coordination, direction and guidance to a virtual team. Ensure that individual and organisational learning opportunities are fully exploited in order to enhance organisational capability. The role will sit within the Launch programme Phase 2 development team. The role will also be supported part-time by a SEO role in Launch Directorate. Person specification Essential criteria Experience of drafting and development of 5 case model Full Business Case - from inception to HM Treasury approval Programme management experience in multi-disciplinary environments Track record of successful business case approvals at all stages Detailed knowledge of benefits realisations strategies and reporting mechanisms Business Case experience on government programmes Good communication skills, both verbal and written Organised and methodical approach. Pro-active and confident to deliver at pace. Desirable criteria Knowledge of HM Treasury's 'Green Book' and 'Five Case Model' Guidance Qualifications APMG Better Business Cases Practitioner APM Practitioner Qualification Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Business Case Development Benefits Alongside your salary of £52,320, UK Space Agency contributes £14,126 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. UKSA offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. Access to a range of retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts. Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave. 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, or elsewhere, 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 internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. UK Space Agency is undergoing a transformation programme which may impact your role, line manager and/or location in the future. We will share more details with you as they become known. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement, Behaviour statements and Technical statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to outline your reasons for applying and your suitably for this role. Please note - the CV incorporated into the application form is for information purposes only and will not be scored. The Sift will be assessed on Behaviours, Technical Skills and Personal Statement. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behaviour Leadership. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. The Interview will be assessed on Behaviours, Technical Skills. Sift and interview dates Expected Timeline subject to change Sift dates: w/c 13th May 2024 Interview dates: w/c 27th May 2024 Interview Location: MS Teams. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process. Further information This post is advertised as a Fixed Term contract for a period up to 31st March 2025. Civil Servants: Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs).Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return. UK Space Agency Employees: You must seek approval from your substantive manager before applying for any non-permanent vacancy, this includes applying for a new post during an existing temporary posting. Please note that if applying for a temporary post within UK Space Agency or elsewhere on promotion, successful appointment will not automatically result in a permanent promotion - you will revert to your current substantive grade at the end of the Fixed Term or Loan period (unless funding has been approved to make the post permanent). Reasonable Adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via uksarecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out. Any move to UK Space Agency 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service / Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-Employment.Checkscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Infodisclosurescotland.co.uk Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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