Length of employment: Job Summary: UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom) comprises Headquarters, Defence Digital, Defence Intelligence, Defence Support, Directorate of Overseas Bases, Directorate Special Forces, Defence Medical Services, National Cyber Force and Permanent Joint Headquarters and with permanent bases both in the UK and overseas. The UKStratCom Infrastructure Team are the focal point between High Level Budget (HLB) holders and end-users on one hand, and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Financial Military Capability (FMC) on the other; the aim of this being to prioritise Strategic Command's infrastructure requirements and work towards their timely delivery. The successful applicant will assume a UK based role, working at pace as part of a highly capable team enabling delivery of infrastructure supporting Defence capabilities in remote locations overseas. Requirements/Delivery Managers are a pivotal part of the UKStratCom Infrastructure Team and take the lead on capital project and programme activity for a geographically disparate and multifaceted portfolio. This post brings with it unique opportunities to deliver high profile, complex projects on operational overseas estates that include airports, maritime ports, utility generation and technical or living accommodation. 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, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time, the wider organisation, will be subject to review and potential changes as improve throughout the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor but could be more substantive and may 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 Overseas Capital Works Programme from definition through to handover and closeout for each of their allocated projects. The remit of the UKStratCom Infrastructure Team has the potential extend to all Defence overseas locations but initially and primarily, this role will be focused on activity in British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), namely the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island. Person specific: The post holder will be able to build a solid network of professional relationships, working collaboratively with internal delivery agents, industry partners and cross-functional project teams. You'll be able to 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 regular overnight stays in UK and extended stays with associated international long-haul travel to BFSAI. A driving licence is essential. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Highly competitive pension scheme. 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 (there are 9). 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 of skills with the opportunity to undergo an Apprenticeship in Human Resources. 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. Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed for the interview. 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/. Please be advised that the Department (MOD) is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. 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 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. 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 lifecycle documents or artefacts (including Review/Information Notes) Programme and project governance(approvals and financial processes) Stakeholder management User Requirements Document (URD) production Undertake Technical Service Provider/Main Contractor Tender Evaluation and Moderation, closely reviewing DIO's client specs/associated documents Support to Regional Delivery team in BFSAI Mandatory training, personal and professional development This recruitment process will consist of two parts: A written application containing your experience (a CV and a Statement of Suitability (Personal Statement)), 2 Behaviours drawn from the Civil Service Success Profiles and 1 Functional Competence. If your written application is successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview where you will be tested against 3 Behaviours drawn from the Civil Service Success Profiles (the 2 from your application, plus 1 more at interview) and 2 Functional Competences. Technical skills/ Functional competence Functional Competence - P3M19 - Stakeholder and Communications Management - application form and interview Functional Competence - P3M07 - Requirements - interview If a large number of applications are received, they will be assessed initially against Delivering at Pace, your CV and your Statement of Suitability (Personal Statement). You will then be assessed against the other criteria if you have met the minimum scores. 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 at Level 3 HEO 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:. 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