Job Description

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Reference number

411108
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Salary

44,590
(per annum, pro-rata)
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Senior Executive Officer
C1###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Strategic Command - Defence Intelligence Training Group (DITG)###

Type of role

Digital

Education and Training

Planning###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours###

Number of jobs available

1

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

Location

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Chicksands, East of England, SG17 5PR

About the job

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Job summary

The Defence Intelligence Training Group is currently transforming into a Defence Intelligence Academy. The Academy was launched in February 2025 and aims to become a world leading Intelligence and ISR training, education and research academy which will provide UK Defence, Partners Across Government (PAG) and international allies, with decision advantage.


Your unique experience, view and understanding of the world will provide a vital perspective and contribution to our impact. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer we hire, train, and promote people based on merit, and aspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, and compressed hours.


This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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Job description

The Head of Education Technology for the Defence Intelligence Academy will lead and deliver education technology future planning, contracts, project management and oversee implementation plans for education technology and digital services to the Academy. The incumbent will lead digital capability integration for the Academy and with stakeholders lead the IT security and Information Management within the organisation. This a new role that transforms the old Digital CIS Services role into new areas of the Academy business across 4 sites as the Academy moves from Initial Operating Capability in October 25 to new Full Operating Capability. This is a new role and over time the incumbent should expect to see responsibilities and priorities change.


The incumbent will also be responsible for planning the sequenced moves of technology and CIS capabilities to 3 new sites. The incumbent will be the main adviser to the Commander on technology implementation, project management and funding. The incumbent will staff, deliver and implement technological improvements across the Academy sites. As such the incumbent will be responsible for leading a defined set of projects associated with business change activities and ad hoc planning projects as they arise.


The incumbent will lead on site-to-site planning and project liaison with multiple MOD organisations and stakeholders. The incumbent will work directly to the Deputy Commandant whilst also working closely with the Commanding Officer Academy Support Unit on all service related digital activities.


The post holder will need to routinely engage with staff across multiple Defence Intelligence sites, and there will be regular travel required to other sites. The post holder will also need to maintain a network of commercial and business leads across Defence Intelligence to support their objectives.


The incumbent will need to work primarily at RAF Chicksands, with regular visits to other sites such as RAF Wyton, Hermitage, and Cosford.


Access to communications systems and a need for presence at various sites will necessitate attendance at a work site on average 80% of the week.


The incumbent will line manage 2 Higher Executive Officers (HEO) and 2 Executive Officers (EO).

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Person specification

Essential criteria:

The successful candidate will:

Have a Project Manager qualification and project management experience. Have experience of project managing digital projects. Have experience in previous digital or education technology implementation roles. Be able to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable language for stakeholders, business users and non-technical audiences to ensure alignment and understanding Have a driving licence Be an agile thinker, with leadership experience Have great stakeholder engagement skills with a track record of building effective relationships. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Can work flexibly and respond to evolving priorities, and to deliver to short notice deadlines. Have resilience, tenacity and skill to overcome organisational resistance and barriers.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in any of the following is desirable

Military digital experience Employment in the education sector in a Digital/Ed tech leadership role ###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Leadership Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pensionwith an employer contribution of 28.97% Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans: We actively encourage applications from ex-service personnel, recognising the unique skills, discipline, and commitment they bring to the Civil Service. Your military experience is highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into a rewarding civilian career within the Ministry of Defence.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 80% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. 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 Policy 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 , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At Sift, you will be assessed against the following Experience:

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a Statement of suitability in no more than 1000 words, which outlines how your skills and experience are a good match for the role, and what has motivated you to apply.

At Interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to let us know how we can help.


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.


The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.


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: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .


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 .



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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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans 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

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Job contact :

Name : Plans (J5) - Recruitment Team Email : UKStratCom-DI-DITG-ARBORESCENT@mod.gov.uk Telephone : 03001600570
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-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.