Job Description

Details

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Reference number

414203

Salary

35,200 - 38,100
per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average 28.97% employer pension contribution. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other
Senior Technical Specialist I

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - DE&S Deca Corporate Service Group

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support

Other

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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MOD Sealand, Welsh Road, Sealand, Deeside, CH5 2LS

About the job

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Job summary

DE&S Deca is a specialist part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) tasked with supporting a vast range of Defence avionics, electronics and components to provide high-quality, cost-effective support to the UK Armed Forces. We have a rich heritage as the MOD's in house repair, maintenance, overhaul and upgrade service provider by offering innovative solutions to guarantee best value for Defence. To find out more about DE&S Deca follow here.


We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.


This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months.

Job description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in infrastructure management of the estate? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to provide expert infrastructure advice and guidance. If you thrive in a role that combines leadership, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, this opportunity is for you!


You will provide tailored advice and guidance across the business, ensuring key messages are communicated effectively and events are planned seamlessly. As well as coordinating and implementing policies and processes that are fully compliant with all applicable legislation, policies, and regulations. This includes acting as the Responsible Person for legionella and asbestos, as well as serving as the Establishment Fire Focal Point.


You will also act as the lead for any facilities related audits and ensure all corrective actions from audits and non-conformances are implemented. You will collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver a safe and compliant environment, including site staff, contractors, and external agencies, to manage real estate scenarios and drive improvements. You will also assist in the delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring estate improvements and changes are implemented effectively and align with approved plans. You will play a key role in ensuring a safe and compliant environment for our people, equipment, and estate.


Please note that there may be travel required to other DE&S Deca sites, and therefore we do require you to have a full UK driving licence.


Interviews will take place face-to-face at MOD Sealand and will commence in the week commencing Monday 24th July 2025 (please note this is subject to change).


We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be a minimum of 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

What you'll be doing

Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation including policy, processes, instructions and guidance set at MOD and DE&S-level in order to deliver safe place, safe equipment and to protect our people. Produce Infrastructure briefing packs and communications e.g., newsletters and executive support activities. Work collaboratively to establish requirements for all delivery tasks. DE&S lead for production, submission and approval of business cases. Support the day-to-day maintenance requests and issues, proactively managing any problems and escalating where appropriate. Assist in the recording of Infrastructure assets. Including the stock and disposals and assist in the production of policies for site administrative and operating procedures. Understand and apply the principles of Asset Management. Understand infrastructure statutory and regulatory compliance.

Person specification

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

Proven strong verbal and written communication skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including excel and PowerPoint Proven knowledge of a compliance and facilities environment

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

Core Behaviour 1:

Communicating and Influencing

Core Behaviour 2:

Working Together

Technical Competence:

Complying with Property and Estates requirements - Supervised Practitioner

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 35,200, Ministry of Defence contributes 10,197 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.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 options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.


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Further Information

Civil Service Recruitment Principles:

Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission

Candidate Information Pack:

https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack

Terms and Conditions:

https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions

Civil Service Code:

The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed

here

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Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.'

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

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. 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.*
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.

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the relative importance of the assessed competencies as per the hierarchy below:

1st: Core Behaviour 1 2nd: Core Behaviour 2 3rd: Technical Competencies 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise an additional assessment.


Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.


If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission

Declaration of Outside Interests.

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.

Offering at a lower level

If you're not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you'll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you'll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.



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 .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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 .
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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Eva Manley - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist Email : Eva.Manley101@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : Eva.Manley101@mod.gov.uk