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Over the next 7 years, 7 high profile, complex PFI arrangements come to an end. This role is designed to ensure an organised Exit and Transition of these arrangements to a new delivery model, essential to ensure that they continue to provide high quality services to the MOD. The role holder, working with a diverse customer base, across numerous TLBs supporting the Defence Estate across Great Britain, will provide operational support to the Contract Management Teams focusing on a coordinated the successful exit and transition across the PFI portfolio. The role, while focused on exit management, will also be a key stakeholder in the design of the next iteration of services to ensure the new arrangements meet the customer needs and lessons are learnt and implemented. Taking a portfolio approach, identifying and implementing best practice, you will use your negotiation and stakeholder management skills to ensure the successful conclusion of these unique arrangements. The ideal candidate will possess experience in managing contracts with multiple Stakeholders, who wishes to enhance their skills across the Contract Management skill-set with a particular emphasis in supplier relationship management on some of the largest, longest and most complex contracts held by the DIO. Why Join us: Joining our team means working on-line and on-site in a Hybrid working pattern with a diverse, committed, and energetic team who all bring different skills and experience, creating an environment of continuous learning. You will be working with military colleagues, civil servants and consultants of all grades and ranks. These are diverse roles, which will draw on, and develop both your Commercial and leadership skills. These are unique, exciting and emerging roles, within a newly established team, which will allow you to build on your core commercial experience. Person specification As an Associate Commercial Lead you will be: • Co-ordinating and Leading the Exit activities and negotiations across the PFI Portfolio, providing support and advice to the PFI leads, • Negotiating with the Service Providers to remove ambiguities and reduce risk to the MOD, • Providing expert advice on the Exit Provisions of each of the PFIs and ensuring coordinated responses across the portfolio, • Working with the Delivery Team, providing the commercial input into the programme controls and governance structures, • Providing expert advice on the Exit Provisions of each of the PFIs and ensuring coordinated responses across the portfolio, • Procuring all support contracts required to support Exit and Transition, • Write briefing papers to interpret contract obligations for Commercial teams and wider, with recommendations, • You must become a qualified Commercial Officer to Practitioner Level within 18 months of joining the organisation. This means you will have to study to achieve CIPS Level 4 and complete the relevant training, • Experience of contract management, • Will undertake travel to relevant MOD locations on occasion, • Strong analytical skills including the ability to synthesise, distil and draw conclusions on large amounts of disparate dataBehaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Commercial Skills and Competency Framework - Practitioner Level: Section 3 - Contract Management - 4. Supplier Relationship Management, • Commercial Skills and Competency Framework - Practitioner Level: Section 3 - Contract Management - 6. Contract Closure Contract Renewals Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%, • Alternative working practices such as working from home., • Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, • 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, • Enhanced Parental Leave Commercial Market Skills Allowance 1500 (MSA) if eligible and certain conditions met. The post does not offer relocation expenses. 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. Employment Hours The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered. Further Benefits Information An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition. 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. 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 . 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. 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework and Commercial Skills and Competency Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile and the Commercial Skills and Competency Framework elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. Please provide your evidence using the STAR Technique using the attached information on how to apply. Situation:Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the job holder to understand. Where are you? Who was there with you? What had happened? Task:The recruitment panel will want to understand what you tried to achieve from the situation you found yourself in. What was the task that you had to complete and why? What did you have to achieve? Action:What did you do? The recruitment panel will be looking for information of what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use I rather than we to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do. Result:Dont be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures easily understandable. What results did the actions produce? What did you achieve through your actions, and did you meet your goals? Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience? Keep the situation and task parts brief. Concentrate on the action and the result. If the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths. When providing your evidence please ensure that you avoid acronyms and company specific jargon. AtApplicationyou will be assessed against the following: Experience: • CV - detailing Job History, Previous Skills and Experience, • Read the job advert so you are clear about the job requirements, • Outline the skills and experience that you have that are relevant to the job and use examples to help demonstrate this Atinterviewyou will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Section 3 - Contract Management - 4. Supplier Relationship Management We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn't always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 22nd September 2025 following vacancy closure. Interviews are currently taking place remotely through a digital platform, this will be confirmed with the successful candidates who are invited to an interview will take place week commencing: 6th October 2025. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs. To assist with your application please find attached below: • DBS Candidate Information Guide (June 2024), • DIO Candidate Information Guide - Accessible Version, • Commercial Skills and Competency Framework The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : BI Resourcing Team 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: . 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Why join us? You will work with diverse, committed and energetic colleagues who all bring different skills and experience to the team and thus creating an environment of continual learning. You are likely to work with military colleagues, civil servants and consultants of all grades and ranks. The available roles include procurement and contract management. In procurement roles you will be expected to support the procurement process, contributing to delivering commercial excellence for your department and providing a customer-focused service. The role is varied as you will be expected to work within relevant frameworks in order to contribute to all stages of the procurement process, from helping to gather requirements from across the business in line with market research, through to the handing over of the contract to contract and supplier management. In the contract management role, you will be expected to undertake effective contract management activity in support of one (or more) of the organisations large strategic contracts. The role includes supporting activity relating to: mobilising contracts, managing the delivery and performance of the contract, carrying out day to day contract changes, managing risk within the contract and managing contract transition and exit. You will work as part of a larger team, but will be expected to be able to prioritise and manage your own workload to deliver to deadlines and know when to seek support in order to balance both operationally urgent and important tasks. Person specification As a Commercial Associate Practitioner, your responsibilities may include the following areas: Contract Management • Effective management of our UK and International Contracts, supporting land disposal and delivery of Hard or Soft Facilities Management, • Acting as the trusted adviser for these contracts to suppliers, customers, and team members, • Support the procurement and competitive tendering of service contracts for a large and varied range of projects from capital works, facilities management to the acquisition and disposal of land, • Assist in developing sourcing strategies in partnership with project and customers in line with current legislation and Government/MOD policy and procedures, • Support Commercial teams with the tendering, award, and management of contracts, • Provide commercial guidance as required, • Process change orders as required, • Ensure commercial arrangements represent best value for money, • Align with regulations and policy affecting procurement and adopt commercial best practice, • Understand the importance of auditable commercial records, • Provide timely returns and accurate statistical data as required, • Providing local compliance with mandatory requirements e.g., H&S training, • Follow business processes using mandated IT systems, ensuring that the data is accurate and relevant, ensuring DIO Commercial compliance against system usage, • Identify, report and manage risks and issues across the business area, • Excellent communication, written, verbal, and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organisation, time management, and problem-solving skills, • Passionate self-starter with the highest integrity and ethics, • Experience in building effective collaborative relationships, • CIPS level 4, • Commercial awareness of Contract Management or Procurement procedures, • Experience or working knowledge of Microsoft TeamsBehaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Working Together, • Changing and Improving, • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing, • Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of 29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes 8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%, • Alternative working practices such as working from home, • Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, • 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, • Enhanced Parental Leave Allowances The post does not offer relocation expenses. 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. Employment Hours The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered. Further Benefit Information An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition. 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. 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 . 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. Please provide your evidence using the STAR Technique using the attached information on how to apply. Situation: Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the job holder to understand. Where are you? Who was there with you? What had happened? Task: The recruitment panel will want to understand what you tried to achieve from the situation you found yourself in. What was the task that you had to complete and why? What did you have to achieve? Action: What did you do? The recruitment panel will be looking for information of what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use I rather than we to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do. Result: Dont be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures easily understandable. What results did the actions produce? What did you achieve through your actions, and did you meet your goals? Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience? Keep the situation and task parts brief. Concentrate on the action and the result. If the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths. When providing your evidence please ensure that you avoid acronyms and company specific jargon. Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on Experience (CV and Personal Statement). In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview. Atapplicationyou will be assessed against the following: Experience : • CV - detailing Job History, Previous Skills and Experience, • Read the job advert so you are clear about the job requirements, • Outline the skills and experience that you have that are relevant to the job and use examples to help demonstrate this Behaviours: Behaviours: • Working Together, • Changing and Improving, • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 15th September 2025 following vacancy closure. Interviews are currently taking place remotely through a digital platform, this will be confirmed with the successful candidates who are invited to an interview and will be conducted week commencing: 29th September 2025. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs. To assist with your application please find attached below: • DIO Candidate Information Guide, • DIO Candidate Information Guide - Accessible Version, • MOD Candidate Pack 2024 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : BI Resourcing Team 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: . Attachments DIO Candidate Information Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1963kB) DIO Candidate Information Guide - Accessible Version Opens in new window (pdf, 443kB) MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) DBS Candidate Information Guide (June 2024) Opens in new window (docx, 23kB)

This role is responsible for building strong relationships and understanding of the A&D business area, supporting the business at an appropriate level. Communicating financial data and other information clearly and providing valuable financial advice, challenge and support. Ensuring that financial reporting is accurately completed both within corporate reporting systems and for input of accounting entries to support decision making. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Provide clear and robust strategic financial advice to all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the full account of the Pan DIO and Front-Line Command (FLC) financial position is taken into account when estate investment decisions are being made., • Reviewing, analysing, and interpreting financial data, providing insight for senior managers and decision makers. Support Learning from Experience (LFE) exercises, reviewing outcomes and adopting improvements for future projects., • Leading the input of financial information into, and provision of support to the 10-year planning round process., • Responsible for applying In-Year Management (IYM) activities, including monitoring spend against budget and analysis of actuals., • Providing support to governance meetings and report production; including ad-hoc analysis for senior managers / customers., • Oversee the teams contribution to the production of Financial Statements in accordance with timetables and instructions and respond promptly to queries., • Manage the timely capitalisation or disposal of assets to ensure assets are correctly recorded within the accounts., • Provide leadership to, and management of, your Business Areas finance team to deliver DIO outputs and departmental goals., • Promote strong working relationships both within the team and with other teams across DIO and MOD., • Line Manager of 1xHEO, 1xEO.Person specification, • Technically competent and highly numerate with a record of success in a financial management role with excellent attention to detail and accuracy., • Strong communicator with an ability to adapt your personal communication style to enable non-financiers to understand financial information. Ability to Brief senior stakeholders, • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities., • Experience of developing collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and teams and working with them to deliver results., • Experience in leading a team and managing deliverables., • Experience of analysis and interpretation of data, • Good Excel SkillsBehaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Leadership, • Communicating and Influencing, • Delivering at Pace, • Leadership, • Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Finance Functional Framework: In Year Financial Management, • Finance Functional Framework: In Year Financial Management Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 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 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 . 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead Behaviour: Leadership. In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview At applicationyou will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: • Leadership, • CV: including relevant skills, qualifications, career history Behaviours: • Communicating and Influencing, • Leadership, • Delivering at Pace, • Finance Functional Framework: In Year Financial Management 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Alice Butcher 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: . Attachments Finance Competence Framework 2022 Opens in new window (pdf, 740kB) DIO Candidate Information Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1963kB) Candidate Information updated_ Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB)

The Defence Water Services Programme (DWSP) is procuring a 1.2bn contract to provide water and wastewater services to Service Personnel, their families, the people who live, work and train on the Defence Estate as well as its 5000+ private customers, while meeting the environmental challenges into the middle of the century and beyond. The role holder, working with a diverse customer base, across numerous TLBs supporting the Defence Estate across Great Britain, will provide commercial leadership in the designing and procuring of the DWSP, ensuring full compliance with the new Procurement Act. The roles will work across pre-sourcing, and sourcing. You will help design the new solutions in the sourcing environment, focusing on building and leading a Competitive Flexible Procurement that provides a Value for Money solution in a complex and diverse area. As well as the DWSP, there will be opportunities to develop solutions as various DIO-managed PFIs come to a close, including undertaking Market Analysis and Engagement, and supporting the development of the Commercial Strategies. The ideal candidate will possess experience in high-value complex procurements and looking to develop new skills and knowledge in the pre-sourcing and sourcing arenas. Why Join us: Joining our team means working on-line and on-site in a Hybrid working pattern with a diverse, committed, and energetic team who all bring different skills and experience, creating an environment of continuous learning. You will be working with military colleagues, civil servants and consultants of all grades and ranks. These are diverse roles, which will draw on, and develop both your Commercial and leadership skills. These are unique, exciting and emerging roles, within a newly established team, which will allow you to build on your core commercial experience. Person specification As an Associate Commercial Lead you will be: • Managing the Competitive Flexible Procurement, including Dialogue Phases, ensuing compliance with the Procurement Act, • Updating and maintaining Commercial Strategies, • Engaging with Approving Authorities, including the Cabinet Office, • Conducting pre-sourcing activity for complex PFI replacement projects of high value and high profile, • Supporting the development and implementation of the procurement processes for the DWSP, • Providing input to Commercial strategies for DWSP and other PFI replacement contracts, • Procuring all support contracts required to support the DWSP, • You must become a qualified Commercial Officer to Practitioner Level within 18 months of joining the organisation. This means you will have to study to achieve CIPS Level 4 and complete the relevant training, • Experience of procurement of services, • Experience of working within a Project environment, • Will undertake travel to relevant MOD locations on occasion, • Strong analytical skills including the ability to synthesise, distil and draw conclusions on large amounts of disparate dataBehaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Commercial Skills and Competency Framework - Practitioner Level: Section 1 - Pre-Sourcing - 1. Supply Market Analysis - Understanding Pre-sourcing Engagement, • Commercial Skills and Competency Framework - Practitioner Level: Section 2 - Sourcing - 3. Executing the Sourcing Strategy - Developing the Sourcing Strategy Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%, • Alternative working practices such as working from home., • Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, • 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, • Enhanced Parental Leave Allowances Commercial Market Skills Allowance 1500 (MSA) if eligible and certain conditions met. The post does not offer relocation expenses. 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. Employment Hours The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered. Further Benefits Information An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition. 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. 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 . 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework and Commercial Skills and Competency Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile and the Commercial Skills and Competency Framework elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. Please provide your evidence using the STAR Technique using the attached information on how to apply. Situation:Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the job holder to understand. Where are you? Who was there with you? What had happened? Task:The recruitment panel will want to understand what you tried to achieve from the situation you found yourself in. What was the task that you had to complete and why? What did you have to achieve? Action:What did you do? The recruitment panel will be looking for information of what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use I rather than we to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do. Result:Dont be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures easily understandable. What results did the actions produce? What did you achieve through your actions, and did you meet your goals? Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience? Keep the situation and task parts brief. Concentrate on the action and the result. If the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths. When providing your evidence please ensure that you avoid acronyms and company specific jargon. AtApplicationyou will be assessed against the following: Experience: • CV - detailing Job History, Previous Skills and Experience, • Read the job advert so you are clear about the job requirements, • Outline the skills and experience that you have that are relevant to the job and use examples to help demonstrate this Atinterviewyou will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Section 1 - Pre-Sourcing - 1. Supply Market Analysis - Understanding Pre-sourcing Engagement We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn't always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 29th September 2025 following vacancy closure. Interviews are currently taking place remotely through a digital platform, this will be confirmed with the successful candidates who are invited to an interview will take place week commencing: 13th October 2025. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs. To assist with your application please find attached below: • DBS Candidate Information Guide (June 2024), • DIO Candidate Information Guide - Accessible Version, • Commercial Skills and Competency Framework The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : BI Resourcing Team 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: . Attachments Candidates Information pack Opens in new window (docx, 33kB) Defence Civil Servant Offer Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) 04 Commercial Skills and Competency Framework_v1_Sep17-O Opens in new window (pdf, 3053kB) DIO Candidate Information Guide 1 Opens in new window (pdf, 1963kB)

Do you have an established background in programme management and project delivery and are now looking to further develop your career? We are looking for a senior practitioner who can effectively lead and support a team in the delivery of their allocated programme to a set timeline and budget, engaging with multiple internal and external partners, and drive innovative solutions as the programme matures. This role is part of the DIO Major Programmes & Projects (MPP) team, leading the Defence wide Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Programmatic Approach. This programme is for the provision of new, purpose designed accommodation to meet the living needs of individuals in the military. The role will work with all Service Commands to lead and manage a strategic delivery programme, defining the demand and maintaining an efficient and effective pipeline; work with industry partners and Defence SMEs to develop designs; lead the implementation of effective commercial procurement solutions that can deliver the envisioned programme benefits, including unlocking the benefits of modern methods of construction. This position is advertised as full time only; it is not suitable for part time or job share. Person specification The key tasks for this role are: • Responsibility for managing an allocated programme of work, providing effective leadership of the team, prioritising works across Top Level Budget areas, managing programme risks, issues, and dependencies, reporting progress, performance and benefits as required by the business, • Manage an alliance of suppliers, drive collaborative working behaviours aligned to a relations charter and key performance indicators, implementing and delivering further procurement activity should it be required, • Implement and manage the programme benefits; ownership of the Benefits Realisation Plan, reporting benefits over the life of the programme; analysis of benefits metrics, • Lead development and management of the design library, engaging and collaborating with alliance members, technical support staff and wider stakeholder to ensure designs comply with building regulations and provide value for money to Defence., • Determine requirements for professional services. Manage the appointment and performance of contractors to the appropriate commercial, financial and delivery standards, • Problem solve, co-ordinate, de-conflict and raise any issues relating to the programme; collaborate closely with a variety of stakeholders at a range of levels;, • Develop and review Business Cases as required, ensuring compliance to required standards and enable programme and project delivery Qualifications Membership of an appropriate professional body such as APM, RICS or CIOB. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Leadership, • Communicating and Influencing, • Communicating and Influencing, • Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • P3M07 Requirements and Management Practitioner, • P3M27 Benefits Management Practitioner Benefits Alongside your salary of 59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes 17,292 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 Employment Hours The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibility to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible Working Please Note: • 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., • Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. 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. (500 Words) Please provide details of your experience in project/programme and risk management within a Construction/Facilities Management/Infrastructure environment. This should illustrate how you have utilised strong stakeholder management skills and detail your experience in the strategic management of commercial relationships. At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, statement of suitability and the following Behaviours: • Communicating & Influencing Behaviours: • Leadership, • P3M07 Requirements Management - Practitioner Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework and the Programme and Project Management (P3M) Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. Success Profiles - GOV.UK We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this is not always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order. Application sifting is scheduled to take place middle - end September 2025. Interviews will take place at Army HQ, Andover and will be conducted end of September 2025 A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. To assist with your application please find attached below: • DIO Candidate Information Guide, • DIO Candidate Information Guide Accessible Version 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Amelia Bridges, • Telephone : 07974 580318 Recruitment team 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: . Attachments Defence Civil Servant Offer Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) DIO Candidate pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1963kB)

To mange all of the on the person equipment (for example weapons, body armour, sights and hearing protection) across the Land Domain. You will fleet manage the equipment including backloading obsolete equipment, fielding new capabilities and balancing holdings across Land. You will be working with personnel from different services, including the Royal Navy, RAF and StratCom, as well as our procurement and logistic support partners. This role is critical to ensuring that the Army can conduct its role at home and overseas. You will be responsible for ensuring that units have the on the person equipment that they need to be able to deploy. It is an exciting and fast paced role with new capabilities being fielded regularly. The Army is going to triple its lethality by 2030 and this job is in direct support of achieving that goal. Key responsibilities: • undertake fleet management activities. Including involvement with fielding of new equipment against published plans and re-distribution of equipment following organisational changes., • In conjunction with Army HQ the fleet manager advise on the fielding plan of new equipment., • Execute fielding plans for new and in-service equipment., • Manage on the person equipment being backloaded from Ops and Exercises, including the loan pool and stored operational fleet., • Ensure that units have the correct levels of on the person equipment to fulfil their role, by directing and actioning unit to unit transfers., • Operate logistics IT systems to obtain stock holdings, values and shortfalls from units. (on the job training can be provided), • Provide advice to the Land Operating Centre on equipment numbers and locations to allow for operational planning., • Provide continuity and substitutes for military Desk Officers within Through Life Support when posts are temporarily gapped, during periods of leave or detached duty (eg training courses).Person specification Essential skills required: • Ability to prioritise workflow and able to deal with customer enquiries in a timely manner., • Able to work independently but not afraid to ask for advice when required as you will be relied on to use your initiative and make decisions regarding fleet management choices., • We are looking for someone who can communicate clearly and concisely with people either via written communication or verbally., • Organised and good attention to detail., • Must be comfortable with IT including office 365 suite of applications (such as Word and Excel to undertake specific tasks). Training on other specific systems for the role will be provided., • Team PlayerBehaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Managing a Quality Service, • Making Effective Decisions, • Delivering at Pace, • Seeing the Big Picture, • Managing a Quality Service, • Making Effective Decisions, • Delivering at Pace Benefits 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. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, • Highly competitive pension scheme with a 28.97% contribution, • Personal and professional development of skills, • Alternative working patterns for many roles, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle., • Enhanced parental and adoption leave, • 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities, • Learning and Development We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. 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 . 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. Things you need to know 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; • CV, • Behaviours, • Delivering at Pace, • Making Effective Decisions At interview stage you will be assessed against the following: • Behaviours, • Seeing the Big Picture Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Christine Woods 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: . 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Fd Army Troops Support Branch provides the control and oversight of the equipment held across the formations and ensures that all required operational and training outputs are delivered. The Equipment Cell is the focal point for the management of vehicles, weapons, and communications equipment. This post provides an opportunity to develop in a busy and operations focused team. As the Equipment Manager, you will utilise a range of software and management of information systems to ensure that the Fd Army Troops equipment is accurately balanced, the right equipment at the right place at the right time. You will routinely interact with a range of stakeholders: from Army HQ and HQ Field Army, civilian contractors and subordinate brigade headquarters across Fd Army Troops. You will join a mixed military and civilian team who are strives to support the readiness requirements of the units and Brigades we support. • The post holder is responsible to Fd Army Tps Support Branch (Equipment) Plans for the provision of Eqpt Management throughout the Command. Also, for maintaining, updating and developing existing databases through close liaison with internal branches, Units, Bdes/Groups, Fd Army and DE&S Equipment Managers., • Manage the transition of Eqpt and Basic Unit Fleet (BUF) requirements across the AOR (Area of Responsibility) in accordance with G3 O&D priorities., • Monitor the accuracy of data via the use of local database and incorporate into ad-hoc reports as required., • Act as the Single Point of Contact for FM on JAMES. Represent the formation at the JAMES Fleet User Groups (JUG)., • Represent the HQ on the MARSHAL Development working Group led by Army HQ., • Be the focal point for eqpt accounting related issues and act as the interface between G3 and HQ Branches for vehicle/equipment matters., • Provide Eqpt Management advice on all equipment matters under current HQ Army and Joint Service publications. The role covers equipment resourcing across the planning through the refinement and operate stages of all major events for the divisional formations as well as reacting to short notice demands from higher headquarters. We are therefore looking for an individual who is able to effectively prioritise their tasks. Person specification Essential Skills Required: • Confident working across the O365 suite of applications, specifically strong Excel and Outlook knowledge., • Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a broad range of people using a variety of styles (oral and written)., • Be able to work independently, as well as part of a wider team., • Be able to demonstrate an ability to manage multiple work items simultaneously., • This role is ideal for an ambitious individual looking to expand and refine their skills.Desirable Skills:, • Full UK Driving Licence you will need to be able to attend meetings and represent the organisation at various establishments around the UK.Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Making Effective Decisions, • Managing a Quality Service, • Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of 29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes 8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, • Highly competitive pension scheme with a 28.97% contribution, • Personal and professional development of skills, • Alternative working patterns for many roles, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle., • Enhanced parental and adoption leave, • 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. 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 . 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. Things you need to know 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: • Your CV, • Personal Statement - of no more than 500 words detailing how you meet the essential skills required. Your Personal Statement and CV will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift. At interview stage you will be assessed against the following Behaviours: • Managing a Quality Service, • Making Effective Decisions Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Neil Gallagher 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: . 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The Design Studio Manager is responsible for overseeing the British Army Design Studio, leading a team of creative professionals to produce high-quality visual communications that align with the Army's strategic objectives, aligned with GCS. This role demands exceptional leadership and creative expertise, ensuring that all design outputs effectively support military messaging and reflective of the Army Brand. The Army HQ Design Studio is part of the communications team within the British Army. Working alongside our colleagues in Andover and the wider Army and Ministry of Defence, we create and review products that help communicate key aspects of the Army through our Internal and External channels. Key responsibilities: • Managing the Design Studio and Digital Print. Maintaining oversight of workflows and priorities, implementing policy and direction., • Alongside the Brand Manager, developing, applying, promoting and guarding the Army Brand on behalf of Army HQs and Army Communications, and ensuring all products communicate effectively and adhere to minimum standards and requirements, including accessibility., • Maintaining specialist skills to current professional standards., • Liaising with clients, colleagues, and other professionals to ensure that resources are allocated effectively to meet agreed outputs., • Analyse customer requirements to develop and generate viable effective design solutions for the target audience.Person specification Essential skills required: • QCF Level 5, qualification in a graphics related subject., • Strong experience in managing teams, overseeing complex projects, and ensuring brand consistency., • Experience working in a fast-paced environment., • Proven leadership experience in a creative and strategic role, fostering a culture of excellence, and driving results through innovative thinking., • Expert knowledge of graphic design, branding, and digital content creation., • Proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc)., • Strong project management and operational planning skills., • Prior experience in military communications or government creative roles., • Knowledge of Army branding, recruitment campaigns, and public engagement strategies. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Leadership, • Leadership Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Advanced in M1 Origination, • Advanced in M3 Design for Print and Digital Content., • Advanced in M4 Training Innovation Benefits 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. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, • Highly competitive pension scheme, • Personal and professional development of skills, • Alternative working patterns for many roles, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle., • Enhanced parental and adoption leave, • 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuring you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week). 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 . 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and qualification details. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability in no more than 750 words detailing your relevant skills and experience to the essential skills listed in this advert. At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following Behaviour: At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles: Behaviours • Leadership, • Communicating & Influencing, • Advanced in M1 Origination, • Advanced in M3 Design for Print and Digital Content Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. 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. 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) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Chris Pilkington 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: . 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RightTime Care are seeking Compassionate and Experienced Complex Care HCA's and Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex needs, including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, and challenging behaviours.You w

This is an exciting job opportunity for a Project Manager based in Surrey to join a forward-thinking defence technology business working across a wide range of innovative projects.With multiple sites in the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company.Key Responsibilities of t

Our Home Delivery Drivers are ambassadors for our business.In this role you’ll be delivering shopping to customers doors, providing exceptional levels of customer service and connecting directly with our customers as the face of Iceland.If you love the open road, have strong interpersonal skills a

Night Care Assistant - Residential Children's Home.Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people?.Help shape the lives of children and young people, aged 6-18.Work alongside a dedicated management team and receive regular supervision to ensure your professional growt

Residential Childrens Support Worker / Senior Support Worker Sefton, Liverpool.We are working with an established residential childcare provider that is expanding its team and looking for both.Residential Childrens Support Workers.The service provides therapeutic care for children aged 417, alongsi

We are looking to recruit Support Workers who are passionate about providing top-notch healthcare in a residential setting.The positions are based in our modern, fully equipped residential unit located in Lancashire which are dedicated to delivering high standards of care to our residents.Location:

Job title: Senior Support Worker.Please note we are seeking an experienced Senior for this particular position due to the complexity of the service.We are an award-winning organisation, and we are also an Investors in People accredited organisation, so you can be sure we will offer support and guida

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Support Worker, with the commitment and positive attitude to work alongside a Project Manager to support and supervise a dedicated staff team and deliver high quality support to adults in supported living settings at our Durham Services

We are currently recruiting warm, flexible, and motivated individuals to work as peripatetic Support Workers across Tyneside and Durham.You will provide person-centred support to people living in bespoke developments, helping them thrive in their own tenancies.This role involves travelling across No

We are currently recruiting for Childrens Residential Support Workers, these will be long term and on-going positions, nights 4 on/4 off.The residential home has 12 children/young people aged 8 - 18, and you will have experience of challenging behaviour and special education needs to include autism

Do you like a challenge? If so we are looking for Support Workers who are confident, outgoing, fun and resilient to join our Lunedale Road supported living team.The service users at Lunedale Road are looking for support staff who can cook, enjoy arts and crafts and who don’t mind being outdoors w

Permanent, Part Time – 20 hours per week.At Stonewater, we believe there should be someone there for everyone.South Hampshire Women's Refuge is a safe space providing accommodation support for women and their children who are fleeing domestic abuse.We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing e

An OFSTED "Good" rated primary school in Batley require a Behaviour and Social Inclusion Worker to start as soon as possible This is a rare opportunity to work with children who may have strugglewith SEMH and the role will be centred around the well-being and development of primary-aged ch

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker - PMVA Essential - £15.Ltd company equivalent) Locations: Various specialist mental health services across the North West, including: Bolton - Specialist mental health rehabilitation Winsford - Independent inpatient rehabilitation Wigan - Mental health rehabi

We are looking for compassionate individuals to join our dedicated supported living team.If you would like a rewarding role supporting individuals who have learning disabilities and autism to achieve their life goals and join the local community then we would love to hear from you.Your Support Work

Job Title: Housing Support Worker.Warwickshire, Dispersed Accommodation (mainly based in South Warwickshire).As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Housing Support Worker to provide high quality practical a

This will be on a rota basis of working 3 Saturdays on and then the following 2 Saturdays off.Essential, using your own vehicle (business mileage will be paid and business insurance will be required).Using Own Vehicle for work purposes?.

Creative Support is seeking committed Waking Night Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach.The Intensive Support Service provides bespoke supported living services in the Bury/Heywood area of Greater Manchester

Join Nurseplus as a Children's Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day.At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need.SEN schools, learning disability and challenging behaviour settings, as well as supporting children with more com

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in Salford.Our services support individuals with learning disabilities and intensive support needs across two shared supported living services and four flats, empowering them to lead fulfilling l