Job Description

Details

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Reference number

414484
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Salary

44,590
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Senior Executive Officer###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Army - MGS###

Type of role

Operational Delivery

Project Delivery

Security###

Working pattern

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

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 Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX




MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH




Merville Barracks, Berechucrch Road, Colchester, CO2 9RQ




MOD Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8JT




Other suitable locations may be considered

About the job

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Job summary

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Join the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) to protect Defence from threats such as crime, terrorism, espionage, and sabotage by providing the highest quality of security services through professionalism, excellence, and trust.


Now is an exciting time to join MGS. We're progressing a bold modernisation programme to strengthen the safety and security of Defence and the Nation, and we need a skilled, proactive Project Manager to help make it happen.


You'll be leading the delivery of a varied portfolio of impactful projects, from digital tools to operational transformation. Based in the MGS Head Office team, you'll manage a small project support team and work closely with stakeholders across Defence. Your work will directly support national security outcomes, all while developing your own skills and professional experience.


We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, with opportunities for hybrid and part-time arrangements. Occasional travel may be required to Defence sites across the UK.


This is a fantastic opportunity to:


Take ownership of end-to-end project delivery using formal project management practices.



Shape real, visible change across a national security organisation.


Build relationships with a diverse range of senior stakeholders.


Grow professionally through accredited training and practical delivery.


Line manages and mentor a dedicated HEO level Project Support Officer.


You'll be joining a small, focused team where your ideas and leadership will have real influence.


This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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Job description

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at over 170 MOD sites across the United Kingdom. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 30 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London, Whitehall and His Majesty's Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport, and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the Defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage, and sabotage threats.


The MGS has over 2,700 employees and is part of Army Standing Joint Command (SJC). MGS Security Officers are often the first point of contact for employees, visitors and contractors on sites and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture. Behind our operational workforce is a range of head office roles which support our security professionals to develop and execute the organisations strategy, managing its budget and resources, leading, and developing our staff, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, monitoring and evaluating our performance and identifying new opportunities.


All are working towards our Vision to be recognised as an outstanding provider of security services and our five Values underpinning this Vision include:

Integrity

- Always do the right thing. Respect yourself and others. Treat people fairly.

Vigilance and Preparedness

- Keep careful watch for risks and incidents. Be ready to act.

Professionalism

- Know the job thoroughly. Seek continuous improvement. Maintain high standards.

Helpfulness

- Always be ready to assist people. Leave a lasting positive impression.

Teamwork

- Working with colleagues who are collaborative, respectful, open and trustworthy, who are passionate about excellence and protecting Defence.

There are plenty of opportunities for development, access to funded professional qualifications and specialist training. We are a growing organisation with opportunities to progress your security careers and if you align with our Values, we'd love to hear from you!


For more information about MGS, please take a look at the Youtube Page using the links below:


Working for the Ministry of Defence Guard Service - https://youtu.be/UrLfy2MZXpg


The role of the Project Manager is to lead/manage the delivery of MGS's project pipeline and a small projects team on a day-to-day basis.


The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget and to a high standard while managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining effective governance.


The role requires good planning, communication and leadership skills, along with a track record of delivering projects in a complex and multi-stakeholder environment.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and deliver a diverse range of projects from initiation to closure using recognised project management methodologies, ensuring objectives are clearly defined and achieved within agreed time, cost and quality constraints.


Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholder, including senior leaders, end-users, enabling/centralised service teams and suppliers.


Develop and manage project documentation to ensure effective governance and compliance, documenting key decisions and actions.


Provide regular updates and reports to project boards or steering groups and Assistant Head Projects.


Proactively monitor and manage risks, issues and dependencies escalating where appropriate.


Identify, quantify and track the realisation of benefits used to justify investment in the project.


Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned exercises to enhance future project delivery.


Responsible for covering a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the Project/Programme objectives as required.


Undertake additional duties or corporate responsibilities as required, contributing to cross-cutting initiatives or wider organisational priorities in support of the Head Office function.


Provide line management, clear direction and support to project support role.


Operate with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating initiative and self-direction to drive progress and overcome challenges with minimal supervision.

To carry out the entirety of this role you must be able to achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. Further information about security vetting please search UKSV on GOV.UK.

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Person specification

If you're a confident project professional with a track record of delivering in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of MGS.

Essential:

Experience of managing and delivering a project and have knowledge of project management practices. Experience of managing multiple workstreams, risks and stakeholders. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to tailor communications to audience. Experience of delivering effectively through change and ambiguity. Competent in the use of common M365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.). Hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

Experience of delivering digital or transformation/change projects at scale. Line management or team leadership experience.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week


The Successful candidate is required to hold at least one of the following qualifications listed below at Practitioner level or relevant experience:


o APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

o Prince 2 Practitioner

o Agile Project Management Practitioner

o Management of Portfolios (MOP)

o Management of Successful Programmes (MSP)

o Or equivalent qualifications or experience (Please describe how you meet this in your Personal Statement)

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Licences

Full UK Driving Licence###

Qualifications

Successful candidate is required to hold at least one of the following qualifications listed below at Practitioner level or relevant experience:


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APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)


o Prince 2 Practitioner


o Agile Project Management Practitioner


o Management of Portfolios (MOP)


o Management of Successful Programmes (MSP)


o Or equivalent qualifications or experience (candiate to describe how the meet this)###

Behaviours

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


Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Leadership Managing a Quality Service

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.
We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers.


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 some 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 be counted as 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 MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. A generous annual leave allowance. Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year. Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments. Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing. Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and Cafeterias and Shops. Blue Light and Defence Discount Cards

Learning & Development

Professional and Personal Development of skills. Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning and Defence Learning Environment. Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MGS. There are plenty of opportunities for development, access to funded professional qualifications and specialist training. We are a growing organisation with opportunities to progress your security careers and if you align with our Values, we'd love to hear from you!

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 60% 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.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include full qualification details.


Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (750 words max).


At

application stage

you will be assessed against the following:

Behaviours

Leadership Managing a Quality Service

Experience:

CV including Full Qualification Details Personal Statement (Desirable Skills/ Experience)

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.


At

interview

you will be assessed against the following:

Behaviours:

Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Working Together

Interviews are due to take place via Microsoft Teams.


We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn't always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order.


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.


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.



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

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) 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
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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 : MGS Recruitment Hub Email : MGS-RH@mod.gov.uk
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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.