Job Description

Job summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK's nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put out values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.

Job description

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most strategically important defence programmes? Join the Submarine Enterprise Acquisition Capability (SMEAC) Programme and help shape the future of the UK's submarine manufacturing capability. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a high-impact, high-profile programme that supports national security, drives innovation, and delivers long-term social and economic value. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, and want to make a tangible difference, this role is for you.

You'll join the Deputy Programme Director and Integrate (DPD/I) team within SMEAC, which is focused on increasing submarine production through strategic investments in infrastructure, equipment, and workforce capability. The DPD/I team leads on programme governance, integration across infrastructure and supply chain workstreams, approvals and assurance, and the Contract Permissioning Group.

As a key member of the team, you'll report to the Pillar Lead and contribute to the delivery of critical programme outputs. Your work will involve close collaboration across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise to ensure effective programme-level outcomes. The SMEAC Programme's vision is to build a resilient UK submarine manufacturing enterprise that delivers sovereign and international commitments while generating social and economic value for supporting communities.

Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post. The post is Bristol based with an expectation of a min 2-3 days per week on site, subject to outputs and co-ordination requirements. Successful candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development of Programme Business Cases in line with Government guidance and Information Notes Manage stakeholder relationships across the Assurance and Approvals communities Facilitate assurance forums, Evidence Working Groups, and workshops. Contribute to the generation of Business Case artefacts, including planning, scheduling, and risk management Collaborate with internal and external assurance stakeholders to ensure robust Business Case assurance Monitor and influence dependencies across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Build and maintain effective relationships across stakeholder networks and delivery teams

Person specification

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

Experience of working in a large or medium complexity project team Working knowledge of governance, assurance, requirements management and change control in a project or programme environment or appropriate skills that have been gathered in a non-project environment Awareness of business case development, commercial and procurement processes Stakeholder Management: strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, collaborating across boundaries with the ability to influence and challenge effectively A self starter, able to deliver at pace, who is comfortable with uncertainty Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks Strong capability in using Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
While not required, your application would benefit from the following:

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent Membership with APM or equivalent His Majesty's Treasury (HMT) Green Book Approvals Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Project Routemap Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) MOD Cat A or equivalent programmes in other government departments Knowledge in Defence Capability Management Practitioners' Guide (CMPG) Government Functional Standard GovS002: Project Delivery and Defence Project Delivery Standards

Behaviours

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

Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

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

Controlling a Project - Practitioner Stakeholder Management - Supervised Practitioner
BenefitsAlongside your salary of 43,700, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,659 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 pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

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 the Sift stage, you will be assessed on your;

Experience:

Personal Statement

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This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role.

Behaviours:

Delivering at Pace - CSBC 3 Communicating and Influencing - CSBC 3

Technical Competencies:

Controlling a Project - Practitioner Stakeholder Management - Supervised Practitioner

At Interview, you will be assessed against the following.

Behaviours:

Delivering at Pace - CSBC 3 Communicating and Influencing - CSBC 3

Technical Competencies:

Controlling a Project - Practitioner Stakeholder Management - Supervised Practitioner
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

Open to UK nationals only.

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).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,700.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS34 8JH