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MOD Abbey Wood Bristol, Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston, MOD Main Building Whitehall, LondonJob SummaryDo you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security?Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation.The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensure that we have a credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines – known as the Dreadnought Class – and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry.Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.The Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) paper; ‘Delivering the UK’s Nuclear Deterrent as a National Endeavour’, outlines the UK’s commitment to replacing its sovereign warhead, with the designated programme name ASTRAEA.Job DescriptionLead the planning, design, and implementation of the Benefits Strategy for the ASTRAEA Programme. Continued development of the Benefits Realisation Plan, ensuring all benefits are planned, quantified and tracked for successful delivery. Work with technical and programme specialists to make assessments on the Benefits to the programme relating to cost, schedule, and technical performance. ASTRAEA lead for benefits reporting and support to DNO governance reporting. Providing support, guidance, education, and training to ASTRAEA staff to build benefits management awareness within the ASTRAEA programme. Ensuring all ASTRAEA Business Cases are underpinned and aligned with ASTRAEA Benefits. Work to champion Benefits Management across the wider organisation (DNO/DNE). Lead responses on Benefits to any internal or external reviews that the ASTRAEA programme is subject to. Lead on all external Benefits assurance activity. Due to security constraints, this post is exempt from hybrid working requests. Requests for flexible and condensed working patterns can be considered but may be limited. Candidates should consider this and must discuss with recruiting line manager before submitting an application.This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.Person SpecificationQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Desirable Qualifications:APMQ or similar Project / Programme Management QualificationsManaging Successful Programmes (MSP), Nuclear Weapons Foundation Course (NWFC)SkillsRequired Skills:2 years Project or Programme Management experienceDesirable Skills:Nuclear experience, Business Case writingExperienceExperience of Project and/or Programme Management.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Working Together Changing and Improving Technical SkillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:Nuclear Competence Framework - Nuc:2.2 - Management of the Nuclear Weapon Programme Alongside your salary of £44,590, the 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 Truly Believe That The MOD Is a Great Place To Work, And We Offer a Unique Employee Experience. We Want To Ensure That Every Single Employee Feels Appreciated & Fairly Rewarded And Offer The Following Additional Benefits:Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service On-site Gym (depending on site) Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary) Thank You Scheme Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA) Defence Discount Service On-site Nursery (depending on site) A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.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 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.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style.*Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview*Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history and previous experiences and skills. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements.You are also required to complete a Personal Statement of no more than 750 words.At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and Statement of suitability and the following:Technical Skill:Nuclear Competence Framework - Nuc:2.2 - Management of the Nuclear Weapon Programme If a large number of applications are received, then the sift will be based on Technical Competence Nuc:2.2.At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:Changing and Improving Working Together Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit.The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview.You have 250 words to answer each Behaviour (competency style).Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams.You will also be expected to achieve Developed Vetting clearance, above the normal clearance level expected for the MOD.No application can be accepted after the closing date.Nationality Requirements - Further Information For CandidatesThis post is classed as ‘Reserved’ as per Civil Service Nationality Rules Section 3. In accordance with these rules, ‘only UK nationals may be employed in reserved posts in the Civil Service’. UK National DefinitionThe definition of a ‘UK National’ can be found at Paragraphs. 1.4-1.8 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules.Dual Nationals‘Candidates with dual nationality are in principle eligible for employment in the Civil Service provided that they meet the requirements in relation to one of their nationalities [i.e. UK National]. They may not be eligible, however, for employment in certain reserved posts where additional nationality requirements are imposed.’ Additional Restrictions For Reserved PostsDepartments and agencies are entitled to impose additional requirements in reserved posts if this is considered necessary. This could include, for example, requirements as to the residency of the applicant or the nationality of one or both parents of the applicant. As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process or, in some cases, result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage. 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: . 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. This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.SecuritySuccessful 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 developed vetting. See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks. Nationality requirementsOpen to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil ServiceThe 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 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. 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 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. 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 applicantsJob Contact:Name: DNO-External Recruitment Email: Recruitment team Email: Further informationPlease 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: . #J-18808-Ljbffr