Capability Protection domain desk (Maritime) London, England
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Capability Protection is the collective term for activities undertaken to protect the Operational Advantage (Op Adv) [battle-winning edge] and ensure the Freedom of Action (FoA) to acquire the equipment we need and use it as we choose, which are essential for, and integral to, the effectiveness of our military capability. Achieving the necessary protection serves two distinct purposes. Firstly, reducing the risk that capabilities used by UK Armed Forces on operations may be unexpectedly overmatched, due to adversaries having accessed and intrusively analysed them to develop countermeasures or copies. Secondly, realising tangible benefits for UK prosperity by enabling exportability and reducing the chance that capabilities can be replicated for commercial advantage.
The Capability Protection team of 11 is in two parts, Plans and Operations. Its role is to support the development, and implementation, of strategies across Defence and industry to safeguard UK military capability. The principal way of delivering this is by developing, maintaining, and embedding policy and guidance for Capability Protection, as well as advising on industry export license and MOD F680 applications. It represents the views of Capability Owners by providing technical and military advice on these applications, acting to safeguard UK capabilities whilst also maximising exportability.
The team is part of the Strategic Programmes Directorate which is responsible for improving the outcomes from our investment in military capability, including international influence and prosperity objectives. We pride ourselves on bringing people together to achieve remarkable things; seeing the bigger picture, identifying, and seizing opportunities, thinking creatively to solve difficult issues, and proactively helping Defence to understand and make choices.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
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- Advises and supports Capability Owners about Capability Protection in the Maritime domain, including consideration of the protection needed to enable potential exports.
- Leads on providing Capability Owners’ technical and military input to all relevant export license and MOD F680 applications to support Government targets.
- Engages with and supports industry to understand and enable Capability Protection to create pathways to exportability.
- Acts as the Capability Protection focal point for all Maritime Special Access Programme development and delivery that fall within the Strategic Programmes Special Access Programme Governance Board portfolio.
- Represents Capability Protection at Maritime Capability Management Boards, amongst others.
- Convenes stakeholder management boards to develop and direct the implementation of capability protection measures in emerging, novel or innovative capabilities as required.
- Supports development and embedding of policy and guidance for Capability Protection as part of wider team objectives.
- Supports the development of International Capability Collaboration initiatives and the associated Capability Protection measures
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- have a strong understanding of technical/ engineering matters, preferably in the Maritime domain (or transferable knowledge), as well as experience of working with the military;
- be able to apply previous knowledge to advise on the effective implementation of Capability Protection policies in the Maritime domain;
- be able to communicate effectively and have the credibility to provide authoritative and influential technical advice relating to the Maritime domain, giving confidence that you can successfully represent Navy Command views in the export control process as well as helping them to incorporate appropriate protective measures;
- be familiar with wider organisational priorities and understand how they shape our work.
You do not need to have previous knowledge of Capability Protection as training will be provided and, once in post, you will develop an in-depth understanding of it as well as how it is implemented.
Any experience pertinent to this vacancy should be described in your application. This will be explored in detail during interviews.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to get in touch for further information (contact details below).
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
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We seek and encourage diversity of thought, background, experience, and approach. We do not discriminate on any grounds, including disability, race, religion, colour, ethnic or other identity. We recognise that everyone has different personal and family commitments and encourage applications from those who require flexible working patterns. Although the job is based in London, the team has adopted a flexible hybrid working system; there is scope for some work to be done from home. However, you will be expected to attend the office several days a month, to work with the rest of the team and others, as well as to access information not available on a laptop at home. You will also need to attend meetings at other Defence and industry establishments.
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- Inner London Weighting allowance applies (£3000pa).
- Annual leave - up to 30 days.
- A Civil Service pension.
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 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.
Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting
Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
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Applications must be made online through the CS Jobs website.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history as well as previous experiences and skills.
Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words. Please describe your existing knowledge, skills and experience which match or are transferable to meet the requirements of this role.
The statement of suitability, CV and behaviours will be used to sift applicants and assess whether they appear to have the relevant knowledge, skills, and experience to be invited for interview.
If there is a high number of applications, a short sift will be conducted against the statement of suitability, CV and 2 behaviours (Communicating and Influencing/ Making Effective Decisions).
There will be one round of interviews in week commencing 22nd May, probably on Thursday 25th May.
Job share and/ or part-time will only be considered if the full time equivalent can be achieved in combination with another applicant.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
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