Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) - Change Team Project Manager

UK Ministry of Defence; Wyton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Project Manager, where you'll lead diverse projects that enhance operational policing services. This hybrid role offers the chance to work 60% on-site at RAF Wyton and 40% remotely, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments. As part of a dynamic team, you'll utilize your project management skills to ensure successful delivery while fostering collaboration and communication across various stakeholders. The Ministry of Defence values inclusivity and diversity, encouraging all qualified candidates to apply. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public service.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Gym Facilities

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Project Management, delivering a broad range of projects.
• Ability to engage teams and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of digital and policing projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant outcomes.
• Manage internal and external relationships to achieve project goals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Team Working

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Project Management Qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

MDP HQ, RAF Wyton, Palmer Pavilion, Wyton, Huntingdon. PE28 2EA

Job Summary

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is the MOD’s national civilian police force, protecting sites critical to Defence and US Visiting Forces within the UK. The MDP is an armed police force and provides specialist capabilities including marine policing, detection dogs and criminal investigation. MDP deploy police officers and civilians at locations in England and Scotland, with the Force Headquarters located at RAF Wyton near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

We have an exciting opportunity to join MDP Headquarters Change Team. The MDP HQ Change Team focuses on delivering new operational policing services through collaboration with partners, providing effective support and enabling clear through organisation communication.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

We are seeking applicants for the role of Project Manager to work with us in the delivery of digital and policing projects.As a Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in providing leadership to deliver wide-ranging projects. As part of this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management to ensure projects are delivered on time, safely, within budget, to the satisfaction of the customer and in line with the MoD governance framework.

You will deliver a full range of project functions such as establishing project plans, managing project risks and issues, project dependencies and managing the transition between project phases to deliver tangible outputs. You will also manage internal and external relationships to ensure project outcomes are delivered.

You will be part of a dynamic team, both as a leader of your project and part of the wider Change team. Our work varies, so you will need to be a great communicator, adapting your style to suit a wide range of situations and stakeholders.

At MDP, we strive to have a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse. We value every idea and perspective, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

This position is of a hybrid nature, requiring the successful candidate to work 37 hours per week with an anticipated allocation of 60% at the MDP Office at RAF Wyton and 40% through remote working from home.

Furthermore, you must maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity at all times regarding all information gained whilst in post.

Applicants must be vetted to ‘Security Clearance’ and may require ‘Police’ vetting at Recruit or Management level, dependent on assigned projects. They must also hold a current driving licence.

To meet national security vetting requirements, you must have resided continuously in the UK for a minimum five-year period immediately prior to your application to join MDP (with any absence from the UK being no more than six months during that time).

We are seeking applicants for the role of Project Manager to work with us in the delivery of digital and policing projects.As a Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in providing leadership to deliver wide-ranging projects. As part of this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management to ensure projects are delivered on time, safely, within budget, to the satisfaction of the customer and in line with the MoD governance framework.

You will deliver a full range of project functions such as establishing project plans, managing project risks and issues, project dependencies and managing the transition between project phases to deliver tangible outputs. You will also manage internal and external relationships to ensure project outcomes are delivered.

You will be part of a dynamic team, both as a leader of your project and part of the wider Change team. Our work varies, so you will need to be a great communicator, adapting your style to suit a wide range of situations and stakeholders.

At MDP, we strive to have a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse. We value every idea and perspective, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

This position is of a hybrid nature, requiring the successful candidate to work 37 hours per week with an anticipated allocation of 60% at the MDP Office at RAF Wyton and 40% through remote working from home.

Furthermore, you must maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity at all times regarding all information gained whilst in post.

Applicants must be vetted to ‘Security Clearance’ and may require ‘Police’ vetting at Recruit or Management level, dependent on assigned projects. They must also hold a current driving licence.

To meet national security vetting requirements, you must have resided continuously in the UK for a minimum five-year period immediately prior to your application to join MDP (with any absence from the UK being no more than six months during that time).

Person specification

As a Project Manager, you will drive the delivery of several key activities aligned with our organisational strategic priorities.

Essential Skills

• Proven track record in Project Management, preferably from successfully delivering a broad range of projects;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written with an ability to engage teams and stakeholders;
• Ability to work under pressure and be able to organise yourself and delivery teams to meet face-paced deadlines; and
• You must also be able to demonstrate effective decision making and evidence team working.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Hold or working towards a Project Management qualification (eg. PRINCE2, PMP Certificate.);
• Experience in IT change projects.
  
  

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
  
  

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
  
  

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
• Gym facilities at RAF Wyton for MoD staff for a small fee per year
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days' annual leave on entry (rising to 30 days over first 5yrs) for full-time new entrants to the Civil Service Employees receive 8 public holidays a year, plus an additional day to mark the King's birthday
  
  

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.

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Selection process details

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

At application stage you will be assessed against the following:

Experiences

CV including Job History and Previous Skills.

Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
  
  

At interview, you will be assessed on the following behaviours:

• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
  
  

Interviews are due to take place at RAF Wyton.

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

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
  
  

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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 : Zoe Gardner
• 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].