DE&S/SDA Junior Project Manager

DE&S/SDA Junior Project Manager Bristol, England

Ministry of Defence
Full Time Bristol, England 32500 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Details

Reference number

280041

Salary

£32,500 - £35,000
per annum (plus generous benefits). The salary listed is pro rata. Internal candidates and existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document attached for salary details.

Job grade

Other
Level 2 (Senior Administrator/Specialist)

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Defence Equipment and Support / Submarine Delivery Agency Project Delivery

Type of role

Project Delivery
Other

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

60

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol BS34 8JH

About the job

Job summary

At Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), we manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

We support all of our people to be at their best – because if our people thrive, we all succeed together.


Job description

Are you passionate about becoming a Project Manager? Are you looking to progress your career whilst supporting our UK’s armed forces? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) are expanding our Project Management teams and you could be the person we are looking for.

The role will be to deliver small projects, or elements of larger projects using recognised project management principles, tools and techniques. You will also be responsible for the development of business cases and project management plans, or for providing project support in the development of these documents for larger projects.

Growing your career as part of DE&S/SDA, we will provide you with the diverse opportunities at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of crucial and significant projects. For example, evacuating people out of areas of conflict or meeting current national and international needs, such as those pertaining to Disaster Relief or current global support. You will be supported by your manager and wider team to achieve your career goals and aspirations with mentoring available to fulfil your potential and funding for industry-recognised qualifications.

What do Project Managers do in DE&S/SDA?

Project Managers are accountable leaders for making sure a project is delivered on time, on budget and within scope. Project Managers within DE&S/SDA are key to successful and timely delivery of safe and effective equipment to Front Line Commands and their service personnel. Every day we play a functional part of making this happen, and that is ultimately what is important.

We are keen to represent the communities we serve within our workforce and to help us achieve this we particularly welcome applications from women, ethnic minorities and disabled people for this role.

We operate a hybrid working environment. It is expected that you will attend the site approximately three days per week. However, this cannot be guaranteed as some roles may require a greater attendance to site. Initially you will be expected to the attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the specific site, the team and the product you will be working on in more detail.

Due to the secure nature of positions, some posts will be reserved for sole UK nationals only.

Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop, maintain and control all relevant project documentation from project plans, project schedules, status reports and risk registers to deliver specific project outputs within an established baseline.
  • Measure progress via monthly reporting, explaining variances and taking corrective action
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary functions in managing an aspect of projects demonstrating ability to lead as future managers
  • Analyse requirements, risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies and opportunities
  • Build relationships, influence stakeholders and manage expectations
  • Maintain outputs in ambiguous and uncertain environments

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

  • Previous project management experience to contribute to successful project delivery
  • Experience of gathering data, analysing and validating information to influence and inform decisions
  • Experience of engaging with stakeholders
  • Previous experience of risk management to deliver small projects or support development for larger projects
  • Contributing to project improvements or change

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Controlling a Project
  • Delivering at pace
  • Changing and Improving

Benefits

  • 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
  • Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
  • Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their best selves. So whether you’re looking for a next step, a fresh start, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. If you need any additional support with your application, let us know.

#LI-Hybrid

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills

Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

More information can be found below:

  • DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
  • SDA Benefits: https://bit.ly/3ne9QTm
  • Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
  • Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

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

Security

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 Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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.

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Further information

For more details about the organisation, please see the attached 'Further Information' document. This document also explains how you can make a complaint.

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DE&S/SDA Junior Project Manager
Ministry of Defence

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