DSIT - Project Manager x3 London, England
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Whilst DCMS is advertising this vacancy, the successful candidate(s) may ultimately be appointed to the newly created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
The Future Network Programmes (FNP) Team plans and implements research and innovation programmes in digital infrastructure, including the £250 million Open Networks Research and Development Fund and £40 million 5G Innovation Regions Programme. (Details at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/open-networks-research-and-development-fund and UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk))
We’re a friendly team of managers, programme, policy, finance, commercial and technical specialists. We work closely with colleagues across Digital Infrastructure, Government and a variety of external organisations.
We offer interesting roles and lots of learning, development and career opportunities.
Job description
Project Manager: setting up and progressing a small portfolio of telecoms research and innovation projects that contribute to delivering the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy.
Projects are usually grant funded and delivered by public sector bodies.
Further information:
Information on the projects: Investment in telecoms innovation and R&D - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Information on the role: Civil Service Project Delivery Profession Capability Framework - Career Pathways section. Project manager role (HEO/SEO) is described on page 64.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversight of a small portfolio of projects.
- Progress set up, to ensure that project aims, scope, time, costs and intended benefits are clearly defined in grant funding agreements.
- Engage extensively with project stakeholders and government colleagues.
- Assess the status of delivery. Analyse a range of information sources. Identify and tackle risks, problems and changes.
- Collaborate and communicate clearly, for example to provide information and advice to stakeholders and government decision-makers.
- Produce a range of written communications. Examples: stakeholder correspondence; status reports; advice for decision-makers; meeting actions; briefings.
Our work is growing. Roles and responsibilities are indicative. Successful candidates will be adaptable, with an ability to be flexible and willingly take on any work that is required to support the strategic objectives of the team.
Person specification
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:
Essential Requirements
- Project delivery skills and experience. In particular: people and leadership; governance and reporting; and risk management.
- Collaborating with and influencing people, within and outside your organisation, to progress your organisation’s business.
- Written communications skills and experience.
Desirable Skills
- Implementing grant schemes or publicly-funded research & innovation.
- Relevant subject knowledge, for example: digital infrastructure or research and innovation policy or programmes; the telecommunications industry.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Project Delivery Capability Framework - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1124745/PDCFv3.pdf
Benefits
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home.
- 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years’ service.
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- 3 days of paid volunteering leave.
- Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave.
- Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks.
- Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work.
- Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!
Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than 23:55 Monday 14th August 2023 via the CS Jobs portal:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.
- A Statement of Suitability (max 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed.
For the shortlist, we will assess your experience and select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.
Interview
The interview process will assess behaviours and technical competencies.
The behaviours to be tested at interview are:
- Delivering at pace
- Communicating and influencing
- Making effective decisions
You will also be asked questions to assess Project Delivery technical competencies. These are described on page 34 of the Civil Service Project Delivery Profession Capability Framework. (see useful information section)
In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach.
For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to DCMS from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the ‘Information for Applicants’ document.
If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please See our vetting charter
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process.
In order to request an adjustment, please:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one.
Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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
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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).
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Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact ([email protected]) in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/
