Job Description

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Reference number

403389
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Salary

36,530
Commercial Market Skills Allowance (MSA) of upto 1,500 per annum once essential criteria for this allowance is met.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
C2###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Strategic Command###

Type of role

Commercial

Procurement and Contracts Management###

Working pattern

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

Number of jobs available

2

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

Location

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These positions can be based out of MOD Corsham SN13 9GB, DefAc Shrivenham SN6 8LA, MOD Abbey Wood BS34 8JH, HQ Northwood HA6 3HP

About the job

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Job summary

Strategic Command is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and is one of 4 Front Line Commands (FLCs) the others being Navy, Air and Army. The Strategic Command Commercial Team are responsible for working closely with their military and civilian colleagues across the UK to deliver innovative commercial solutions to Defence requirements. We play a vital role in supporting Defence by contracting a diverse portfolio of requirements ranging in value and complexity from long term commitments in specialist capability areas to low value short term support contracts from a wide and varied supply-base.


The Strategic Command Commercial Team is comprised of around 100 qualified commercial personnel across several UK and overseas locations who place around 200 contracts a year and manage 4.5bn worth of contracts.


This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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Job description

These posts sit within UKStratCom Commercial directly supporting the HQ team.


The HQ Team is currently 15 posts, with a portfolio of c.23 contracts at a total value of c.1.6Bn. The HQ Team supports the professional education requirements for Defence delivered from the Defence Academy in Shrivenham and other associated business units. In addition to supporting the professional education requirements, the HQ Team also provides commercial support for the UKSC Head Quarter requirements. This is an extremely varied and growing portfolio; there are currently several high value/profile procurements as well as the support for the management and exit of the existing Defence Academy contracts.


Given the varied workload, this is an exciting time to join the HQ commercial team. The nature of work is fast paced and often requires problem solving to overcome the challenges associated with contracting. You will support HQ by delivering successful commercial outcomes for a wide range of complex stakeholder needs, carefully balancing the need of the customer against MOD's procurement principles.

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Person specification

The successful candidates must have:

Experience of working in a commercial environment, building on a skillset involving procurement, stakeholder management, contract negotiation and supplier management. A thorough understanding public procurement regulations. Be a self-starter, who is confident with decision making, an effective communicator and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Confidence in making decisions and have the self-drive and determination to deliver goods and services for our end users. The ability to deliver pragmatic and swift commercial solutions to immediate, novel, and often contentious commercial issues. Experience of using procurement eSourcing tools such as Contract Purchasing & Finance. The ability to manage competing priorities, assess information rapidly, seek clarity or additional information where necessary and articulate needs or processes in a way that is understood by the stakeholder audience, bearing in mind that often such audiences have very limited or no procurement and/or requirement setting experience.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with project and military colleagues to deliver commercial aspects of acquisition programme objectives, managing a range of stakeholders in the commercial process within the MOD, Other Government Departments, and Industry, including input into Frameworks. Compiling, issuing, and evaluating tenders whilst reviewing work and working collaboratively with the wider StratCom Commercial Team on best practice and lessons learned to ensure that the wider team benefit from the innovative commercial approaches you create. Use commercial acumen and expertise to develop effective commercial strategies which delivers effective contractual outcomes and balances risks against achieving VFM outcomes. You will need to be able to initiate, develop and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders in Defence and Government, often assisting in conflict resolution or creating solutions to complex challenges. Providing commercial advice and guidance, ensuring all procurement activities represent best value for money and all activity undertaken is in line with HMG procurement policy, applicable regulations, and best practice. Supporting on contract management activities across the HQ contract management portfolio, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as suppliers. Line management responsibilities for members of staff where appropriate, encouraging training and development and ensuring that they are given the opportunity to broaden their commercial and broader skills. Act as a role model, demonstrating effective communication and appropriate behaviours, while ensuring compliance with standards and policies.

Essential Criteria

Experience of working in a commercial environment The successful candidate must provide evidence of CIPS level 4 or be willing to work towards this by commencing study within one year of appointment. ###

Behaviours

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


Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Leadership Managing a Quality Service

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

Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing ###

Technical skills

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


Sourcing - Executing the Sourcing Strategy (Practitioner Level) Contract Performance Management (Practitioner Level)

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

Sourcing - Executing the Sourcing Strategy (Practitioner Level)

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes 10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
UKStratCom Commercial is passionate about delivering excellent commercial outcomes for our customers but we also understand you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities, and our industry leading flexible workings practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life. We employ talented people who challenge and guide each other whilst providing a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service. 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 parental 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 and Gyms. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.

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.

An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - 250-5000 per year.


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, Experience and Technical skills.
At sift you will be assessed against the following:

CV - A CV outlining your job history, full qualification details and previous skills and experience. Personal Statement - A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience meet the role description and responsibilities.

Behaviours :

Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing

Technical Skills :

Sourcing - Executing the Sourcing Strategy (Practitioner Level)

You should ensure that you read and understand the criteria within the Success Profiles: Behaviours and the Commercial Skills and Competency Framework documents and provide evidence of those criteria using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format.


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:


All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will be invited to undertake a single virtual video interview which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and will take around 60 minutes. During the interview we will be asking questions to assess you against the Civil Service Behaviours and Commercial Technical Skills as referenced below.

Behaviours:

Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Leadership Managing a Quality Service

Technical Skills

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Sourcing - Executing the Sourcing Strategy (Practitioner Level) Contract Performance Management (Practitioner Level)

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 9th June. These dates may be subject to change depending on the volume of candidates we have to interview.


Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command's transformation programme is committed to following the MOD's framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command's personnel and Trade Unions.


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

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 : Max Wright Email : UKStratCom-Comrcl-JFD@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.