Length of employment: Job Summary: His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde's primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year. RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons. In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Ministry of Defence and across the wider Civil Service. This presents an excellent opportunity for commencing and developing an exciting and challenging career within the Civil Service and across a broad range of functions and numerous skill sets in direct support of output delivery. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description: The Project Delivery Sponsor support is an integral part of the Project Delivery Sponsor - Support and Security team who aide the Assistant Head of Infrastructure for the management and delivery of allocated infrastructure programmes and projects in accordance with Nuclear Authorisation Conditions (ACs) at HMNB Clyde. The Delivery Sponsor team is the NBC Clyde interface and intelligent customer for allocated projects supporting the management and integration of the infrastructure delivery and collaborative engagement with all HMNB Clyde's infrastructure delivery partners (including DIO and their Industry Partners). The post requires confident people skills and the ability to build and maintain an extensive network of stakeholders where collaboration is key to the success of delivering within an operational and regulated environment. You will support the project lifecycle from the security risk through to the delivery of a solution / capability. will build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including: SDG, Commercial, Finance, Infrastructure, Site Security Forces, Babcock Marine, SSG and DIO. You will, when required brief appropriate stakeholders on Support & Security infrastructure matters affecting HMNB Clyde and facilitate meetings as required. You will assist with the co-ordination and coherence of project requirements with wider Clyde Infrastructure Programme, Operational Programme and wider strategic programmes clearly identifying required timescale and success criteria. In addition, Delivery Sponsor 2.2.1.1 will undertake other appropriate tasks as directed by the DS 2.2.1 to achieve departmental outputs. As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, (Faslane and Coulport), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service A very competitive pension scheme Personal & professional development Alternative & Hybrid working patterns for many roles Access to a confidential, professional Employee Assistance support service Discount schemes Bicycle / season ticket loans Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year On-site Facilities (gymnasium, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc) Free Car Parking Assisted Travel Scheme Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 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. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria: Confident leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain an extensive network of stakeholders where collaboration is key to the success of delivering within an operational and regulated environment. Management skills to ensure that the Naval Base receives the required outcome from the programme of work aligned with the operational programme and that project arrangements are appropriate; compliant with site ACs and that risk is demonstrably As Low as Reasonably Practicable Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare reports and communications. Demonstrable experience of planning and organising a programme of events in an operational environment. The ability to both lead and work within multi-disciplinary teams to delivery agreed outcomes. The successful applicant may also be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Experience of working within a Licenced, Authorised or Regulatory environment. An understanding of MOD Nuclear Safety & Security Culture Specific responsibilities include: Assisting with developing forward work programmes, leading and working within joint project teams, promoting a strong safety and security culture, project sponsorship, monitoring project delivery, risk management, requirement management and project governance. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Packages At sift, you will be assessed against your Personal Statement (500 word count)and the following behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions 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. At interview, you will be assessed against the following: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The minimum level of security needed for Navy Command staff is Security Check 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:. 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.