Directed Energy Weapons – Policy Officer

UK Ministry of Defence; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UK Ministry of Defence as a Directed Energy Weapons – Policy Officer, where you'll support the DEW Programme team in developing technology to protect armed forces. This role involves policy development, communication, and leading international relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Culture of inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in policy skills, such as briefing and drafting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on DEW correspondence, drafting responses and clearing answers.
• Support specific areas of DEW policy, including hosting workshops.
• Develop and deliver DEW communications.

Skills

Policy skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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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.

MOD Main Building LONDON

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.

You will support the programme’s policy portfolio, including international partnerships, correspondence, and external communications, with opportunities to get involved in programme delivery. We are looking for a proactive individual who enjoys working with others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is a passionate about technology and defence.

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.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

You will support the DEW policy portfolio, leading on correspondence, (responding to PQs and briefs), and supporting policy development, communications, and international relationships. An excellent candidate will be passionate about building relationships, be a confident and clear communicator, and be proactive and passionate about delivering quality work at pace.

The policy branch of the team focuses on international partnerships, developing policies for DEW use, and exploring interventions to make the UK the best place to research, develop, and deliver DEW capabilities, from building skills via PhD programmes to identifying infrastructure investments such as testing facilities.

As the C2 (HEO) DEW Policy Officer, you will do the following (subject to change based on business need):

• Lead on DEW correspondence, drafting responses and clearing answers with relevant teams and seniors.
• Support and lead on specific areas of DEW policy, including hosting workshops, drafting proposals and building relationships with teams across MOD and government.
• Support DEW international relationships, including leading specific partnerships. This will include building knowledge and relationships with nations, and identifying and delivering opportunities that benefit the programmes.
• Support the development and delivery of DEW communications, including working with teams across Defence to produce external comms for a variety of audiences and facilitate events.
• Support the wider DEW programme, including organising events, or producing resources or tools that benefit the programme.
  
  

The DEW team works closely with delivery partners in DE&S, Dstl, and industry, and there will be occasional need to travel (costs covered by team).

You will support the DEW policy portfolio, leading on correspondence, (responding to PQs and briefs), and supporting policy development, communications, and international relationships. An excellent candidate will be passionate about building relationships, be a confident and clear communicator, and be proactive and passionate about delivering quality work at pace.

The policy branch of the team focuses on international partnerships, developing policies for DEW use, and exploring interventions to make the UK the best place to research, develop, and deliver DEW capabilities, from building skills via PhD programmes to identifying infrastructure investments such as testing facilities.

As the C2 (HEO) DEW Policy Officer, you will do the following (subject to change based on business need):

• Lead on DEW correspondence, drafting responses and clearing answers with relevant teams and seniors.
• Support and lead on specific areas of DEW policy, including hosting workshops, drafting proposals and building relationships with teams across MOD and government.
• Support DEW international relationships, including leading specific partnerships. This will include building knowledge and relationships with nations, and identifying and delivering opportunities that benefit the programmes.
• Support the development and delivery of DEW communications, including working with teams across Defence to produce external comms for a variety of audiences and facilitate events.
• Support the wider DEW programme, including organising events, or producing resources or tools that benefit the programme.
  
  

The DEW team works closely with delivery partners in DE&S, Dstl, and industry, and there will be occasional need to travel (costs covered by team).

Person specification

This role requires an individual with the following personal attributes:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in policy skills, such as briefing, drafting, and making policy arguments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, enabling effective task prioritisation.
• Ability to identify, build, and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• You must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance (SC).
  
  

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with correspondence, and/or international engagement.
• Experience working in a defence, security, or technology context.
  
  

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
  
  

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%
• London locations may attract an allowance of £3,300 per annum
  
  

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.

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

At Application 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.
• Personal statement of no more than 500 words evidencing your skills, experience, and suitability for the role in reference to the person and job specifications.
  
  

Behaviours:

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
  
  

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 - Working Together.

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.

Behaviours:

At interview, you will be assessed against the following:

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
  
  

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 Strategic Programmes, and kept on a reserve list for up to 12 months.

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

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.

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 : James Wood
• 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].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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