Navy Command Submarine Directorate -Programme Delivery Support Assistant

Ministry of Defence; New Abbey; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization in Scotland is seeking a Submarine Programme Delivery Support Assistant. The role involves supporting programme controls, conducting governance reviews, and managing stakeholder communications. Candidates should have experience in administrative support and a solid understanding of programme management principles. Remote work options can be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme controls including planning and scheduling.
• Ability to conduct governance and assurance reviews.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of programme controls and governance.
• Conduct reviews of corporate management systems.
• Lead delivery of management information for the programme.

Skills

Programme Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of the Submarine Programme Delivery Support Assistant role is to support delivery of key programmes within Director Submarine’s Portfolio with responsibilities for:

• Supporting the delivery of effective programme controls including planning, scheduling, dependencies, benefits, risk, governance, stakeholder and communications planning.
• Supporting in the delivery of assurance reviews for the programme
• Leading in the delivery of all change control and MI for the programme.

In support of the SFU programme the position holder will initially work alongside other roles within the Programme Management Office reporting into the Spearfish Programme Manager. The team work flexibly, supporting existing and emerging programmes across Director Submarines Portfolio, with an initial focus on the Spearfish Upgrade Programme. This provides exciting challenges and development opportunities for the individual and team, who will operate in a fast-paced and high-profile environment with exposure to programmes in multiple stages of their programme lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of programme controls through administrative/ secretariat functions for; planning, scheduling, dependencies, risk, issue, benefits and stakeholder management.
• Supporting delivery of workshops
• Conducting regular reviews of corporate management systems to ensure accurate and up to date information is provided
• Support effective governance for the programme, providing administrative support, including maintenance of action and decisions registers
• Support development of insights and analysis of the programme identifying trends in data
• Lead in the delivery of effective management information (MI) for the programme, to include change control. Conducting regular reviews across databases and artefacts to ensure robust management of programme level information.

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

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