DEW Portfolio Delivery Support (HEO)

UK Ministry of Defence; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of defence technology! This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Directed Energy Weapons Programme, crucial for enhancing military capabilities. You will collaborate with diverse teams, manage multiple projects, and contribute to innovative solutions that protect our armed forces. With a focus on stakeholder management and programme governance, your proactive approach will be key to success. This position not only promises professional growth but also offers a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a difference in national security, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Civil Service pension with employer contribution

Diversity and inclusion culture

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, especially in defence or technology.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information.

Responsibilities

• Support effective delivery of DEW programmes.
• Draft and assist in business case submissions.
• Manage programme governance and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Analysis

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

MOD Main Building LONDON SW1A 2HB

Job Summary

The Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) Programme team is at the forefront of the Ministry of Defence’s efforts to develop novel technology into new capabilities, helping to protect our armed forces from the complex and growing threats that face the UK and the world.

Your role in the DEW Programme will be to support the effective development of DEW as it matures into enduring military capability. A novel technology requires a novel approach, requiring the ability to take initiative and work within a dynamic environment.

This is a great opportunity to join the DEW team as we scale up and demonstrate improved ways to develop and procure capabilities in collaboration with industry. We sit in the MOD’s Strategic Programmes Directorate, who develop complex weapons for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force.

We have two other job opportunities open in the DEW team at the moment: search for “DEW Portfolio Delivery Support” and “Directed Energy Weapons – Policy Advisor" for more details.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

You will join the delivery branch of the DEW team, and support across programme finance, risks, governance and approvals. An excellent candidate will be proactive in their approach, have the ability to manage multiple work strands and have exceptional stakeholder management skills.

The delivery branch focuses on management of the DEW portfolio of projects, including financial planning, crafting business cases, managing programme governance, and working closely with our delivery teams in Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), and industry.

As a DEW Portfolio Delivery Support (C2/HEO), You Will Work Collaboratively With The Team To Ensure The Successful Delivery Of Multiple Programmes Within The DEW Portfolio, Focusing On Establishing Enduring DEW Capabilities Across Land, Air, And Maritime Domains. Your Responsibilities May Evolve Based On Business Requirements And Will Include:

• Supporting the effective delivery of programmes within the DEW portfolio.
• Drafting and assisting in the submission of business cases in adherence with the correct approval procedures.
• Supporting the effective and efficient execution of programme governance.
• Coordinating efforts to build and maintain the DEW community.
• Establishing and nurturing relationships with stakeholders throughout the enterprise and programme teams to grasp broader challenges.
  
  

You will join the delivery branch of the DEW team, and support across programme finance, risks, governance and approvals. An excellent candidate will be proactive in their approach, have the ability to manage multiple work strands and have exceptional stakeholder management skills.

The delivery branch focuses on management of the DEW portfolio of projects, including financial planning, crafting business cases, managing programme governance, and working closely with our delivery teams in Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), and industry.

As a DEW Portfolio Delivery Support (C2/HEO), You Will Work Collaboratively With The Team To Ensure The Successful Delivery Of Multiple Programmes Within The DEW Portfolio, Focusing On Establishing Enduring DEW Capabilities Across Land, Air, And Maritime Domains. Your Responsibilities May Evolve Based On Business Requirements And Will Include:

• Supporting the effective delivery of programmes within the DEW portfolio.
• Drafting and assisting in the submission of business cases in adherence with the correct approval procedures.
• Supporting the effective and efficient execution of programme governance.
• Coordinating efforts to build and maintain the DEW community.
• Establishing and nurturing relationships with stakeholders throughout the enterprise and programme teams to grasp broader challenges.
  
  

Person specification

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following attributes:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably in the defence or technology sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, enabling effective task prioritisation.
  
  

Desirable Criteria:

• Proficiency in issue identification, problem analysis, and solution development throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances, priorities, and project requirements.
• Openness to acquiring transferable skills; while this role falls within the P3M domain, it presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to enter or enhance their Portfolio/Programme/Project experience.
  
  

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
  
  

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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%
  
  

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.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Selection process details

Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all requested Behaviours.

At Sift, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

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 (Word count: 500) that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential/desirable requirements for the role.

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
  
  

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.

Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, the sift will be conducted on your CV and the lead behaviour, Communicating and Influencing.

At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
  
  

Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit.

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: [e-mail] .

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

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.

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

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.

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).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

• Name : Emily Foster
• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

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: [e-mail].