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Reference number
368233
Salary
£35,290A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Air
Type of role
Procurement and Contracts Management
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time
Number of jobs available
1Contents
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Job summary
Have you ever considered working in a Headquarters empowering two schools to deliver cutting-edge technical training and education in the field of Communications and Information Technology.Do you have the desire and ability to play a vital role in the deliery of training and education to highly motivated Defences (Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force) future IT and CIS engineers and technicians.
If so, there is a brilliant opportunity for you to join a highly professional team in a modern, inclusive and supportive training environment, were opportunities for developing your technical and management skills are encouraged and supported.
The DSCIS mission is to train and educate information and communications engineers, technicians and operators in order to meet the requirements of Defence and needs of trainees now and into the future.The DSCIS Technical Equipment, Software, Licensing Acquisition - TESLA appointment will work as part of a team of 8 staff that form the Portfolio Management and Resource (PMR) group within HQ DSCIS. The purpose of the PMR is to cohere the modernisation of training for DSCIS and assure allocated resources.
The TESLA appointment will work to a Royal Signals Lt Col (OF4) and may have line management for one appointment within the team. Key tasks are to act as the Procurement & Commercial lead for CIS Technical Trg Equipment & Licenses and Support in the management of the DCTT Definition Cycle Portfolio process and delivery – specifically technical procurement and commercial advice.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Key Tasks and responsibilities:You will manage funding and requisitions aligned to the LTEP Business as Usual (Ba U) fund and provide timely collation of AP0-13 spend reports. Manage the appropriate digital recording and administration of spending and requisitions for goods throughout the FY, IAW JSP 332 LVP, JSP 895 Purchasing and Payment and JSP 441 Info, Know, Dig & Date in Def policies.
You will be the focus lead for acquisition and purchase of technical trg equipment, IT, software and licenses through the mandated MOD platforms and R2M’s such as - CP&F / EPC and Enabled Contracts IAW the training services procurement strategy and action plan using the relevant policy and processes.This includes the management and control of business unit activity.
You will support the review and approval of DCTT Def Cyc business cases for Quality Assurance matters and any pertinent TESLA SME requirements ensuring adherence to the DCTT CIS Strategy, HQ DSCIS Training Transformation aspirations, JSP 604 Defence Manual of CIS and JSP 940 Quality Assurance, targeting Vf M and compliance.
You will be responsible for the management of the TESLA records, finance spreadsheets and databases (both digital and paper format) including daily collation, scrutiny and completion of forms and LVP Bus Cases to ensure the successful approval of requisitions in support to the SO2 TESLA Mgr in accordance with MP 11.2-11.6 and 11.6 Anx A–F.
You will be responsible for the administration and assurance of all electronic purchase card (e PC) orders (within combined commercial and financial letter of delegation), including scrutiny and governance throughout the process and the safe management of government cards and utilisation while ensuring full audit trails and records are accounted for and maintained in accordance with JSP 332 and JSP 895.
You will conduct management of DSCIS Operational Risk and other relevant risk associated with the development and implementation of Projects and Initiative outputs for equipment and software pertinent to TESLA business IAW DSCIS policy and JSP 892 Risk Management.
You will be expected to prepare, maintain, and progress own PAR including all actions in keeping with duty-bound responsibilities (i.e. absence and personal information).You will be expected to undertake both mandatory, skill gap training and personal development.
Person specification
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative and capable of collaborating closely with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.A good communicator able to explain complex information in a clear and easily understood way to different audiences.
You'll be required to be both proactive and reactive to modernisation initiatives within HQ DSCIS Portfolio Management and Resources (PMR) Team.
The PMR staff consists of technical, digital, resource management, P3M skilled, qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) and you will be expected to contribution to the required SQEP throughout the team with existing SQEP and a commitment to develop your SQEP through continuous professional development.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.The Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Alternative Working Patterns, in accordance with policy, can be considered where it can be accommodated by the business, but there may be occasions when a presence on site during standard working hours may be required.
All working patterns and flexibilities are subject to agreement with the Line Manager.
Alongside your salary, Ministry of Defence contributes (average 27% of salary) towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.- A Flexi-time scheme (on successful completion of probationary period that supports a better work-life balance.
- 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days.
- Eight public holidays per year, plus 1 days grant leave for HM The King's birthday.
- Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year.
- Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties.
- A wide range of Defence discounts – such as Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. Find more discounts at https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/all-benefits/
- Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).
- Over 60 growing staff Networks to join.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
- Access to learning and development tailored to your role and career aspirations.
- On-site gymnasium, Cardiovascular, Strength and conditioning outdoor sports facilities.
- On-site shop/cafe facilities.
- Free onsite parking.
Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.
At sift and interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Changing and Improving
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
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: DBSCiv Pers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.
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 : Lt Col Owen FinnieEmail : owen.finnie470@mod.gov.uk
Telephone : 00443001511100
Recruitment team
Email : DBSCiv Pers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
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: info@csc.gov.uk.