JOB SUMMARY

Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DIO Major Programmes & Projects (MPP) UKStratCom is offering a unique opportunity to work in a high tempo environment. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible to the Assistant Head Major Programmes and Projects (MPP) Overseas for Infrastructure Capital Works activities carried out in UK and Overseas locations.
This is a full time role. It is based in UK, and regular travel and overnight stays will be required within UK and Overseas to perform the duties expected.
Major Programmes and Projects (MPP) is currently undergoing a transformation process to enhance it’s P3M capability across the business. It is new and challenging concept with many opportunities for personal development and training in all areas of P3M.

QUALIFICATIONS

A project Management qualification such as APMP/APM(PMQ)/Prince2 or equivalent.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

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

• Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) Professional Competence Framework P3M09 – Schedule Management
• Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) Professional Competence Framework P3M11 – Budgeting and Cost Control
• Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) Professional Competence Framework P3M12 - Risk, Opportunity and Issue Management

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

• Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) Professional Competence Framework P3M09 – Schedule Management

BENEFITS

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 pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Alternative working practices such as working from home
• Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
• 25 days Annual Leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Most sites have free onsite parking, access to Gyms, Sports & Social clubs, On site shops and subsidised canteens

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.
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EXPERIENCE:

• CV
• Personal Statement

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

IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ROLE YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF UNDERTAKING THE FOLLOWING:

• Build and lead the team to deliver the agreed project outcomes.
• Supervise delivery of benefits against the business case and ensure appropriate approvals and assurance plans are in place.
• Identify and set appropriate project controls, tracking and reporting delivery against milestones and budgets.
• Schedule and run project resources
• Manage project partners and connect with them at all levels
• Identify and supervise project risks and issues and ensure effective change management processes exist
• Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making and control of projects and their place in a programme and Portfolio