Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ : Whittington, West Midlands (England), WS14 9PY About the job Job summary About the Sustainability Team, DIO Strategy & Plans (S&P) Capability Within Capability, the Sustainability Team is a leader in driving climate change and sustainability activity in DIO. Sustainability and Net Zero carry a high profile in the organisation, and the team have a key role in deploying the MOD Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach (Epochs 1 3) to 2050, forthcoming MOD Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy, and getting the department on the pathway to achieve the Greening Government Commitment targets. The Sustainability team is a key leader in driving climate change & sustainability activity in DIO. The team provides oversight, coherence, and co-ordination of the delivery of sustainability activity with key customers from across both DIO and the wider defence infrastructure enterprise. The post provides excellent exposure into the core of Sustainability activities across the business and also exposure across a number of TLBs with an opportunity to build a fantastic network. This is the chance to work in an exciting, high profile, cross functional and fast paced environment, that is tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges of our lifetime. Summary of the Role The post holder will be an integral part of the DIO Sustainability team. It will be focused on supporting the implementation of the Defence Approach to Sustainable Infrastructure (DASI) across the Ministry of Defence. DASI tracks, manages, and measures the benefits of MODs estate-related sustainability activity to ensure that resources are being utilised optimally, lessons shared, efforts are not being duplicated, and outcomes are being achieved. To enhance estate resilience and maximise cost effectiveness, DASI is coordinating and supporting the delivery of priority sustainability topics as per JSP 850. This role will initially be responsible for delivering against the Legislative compliance line of effort. The role holder will also be responsible for understanding the outputs from horizon scanning activities to ensure that Defence can influence change as well as be proactive of any changes/new legislation or drivers that might impact how we work/live and train on the estate. There is an expectation that the role includes an element of agility and adaptability as the individual may be asked to support/lead other workstreams within the team, when required. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to develop defence-wide strategic approaches to ensure compliance with policy. Lead on translating the outputs from the in-house horizon scanning methodology and assess the impact this may have on the relevant workstreams outputs and on the prioritised view within DASI. Confidently be able to translate complex information for wide audiences using appropriate communication methods. Prepare supporting slide packs, papers, or other, to inform stakeholders of progress, challenges/blockers, time schedules, milestones on behalf workstream lead. Lead tiger teams (e.g. Biodiversity Net Gain and Nature Recovery Planning) aligned with DASI prioritised view to ensure delivery against planned outputs. Managing and tracking benefits and KPIs through to realisation. Use various communication methods and have the ability to tailor the communication to audiences of varied levels of seniority and understanding of the subject matter. Build effective relationships to enable collaboration with key stakeholders (both internal and external) without having formal leadership authority. Work with and support internal and external colleagues and manage taskings linked directly to focused area of responsibility. Translate information and requirements from across the business into Business outputs where appropriate. Line Management: Whilst there are no current line management responsibilities required in the immediate this may change across the next financial year. Person specification Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively and delivering through others (essential) Demonstrable of managing multiple competing priorities (essential) Demonstrable experience supporting project delivery (essential) A good working knowledge of Office 365 (essential) Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Working Together Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Working Together 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 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. 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 Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and 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 sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours/Experience: CV (to include job history and previous skills and experience.) Personal Statement (500 Words) Working Together Leadership At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Working Together Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service We anticipate interviews will be held virtually on MS Teams during the week commencing 16th December 2024. Dates are subject to change. 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-Resourcingteam3mod.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. Success Profiles - GOV.UK Success Profiles are the recruitment framework used within the Civil Service. 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 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) (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) 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). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) 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 applicants Job contact : Name : Hannah Preston Email : Hannah.Preston102mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3mod.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: infocsc.gov.uk. Attachments DIO Candidate Information Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1963kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information june 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail