Anson McCade – Bracknell, Borough of Bracknell Forest
Service Architect
Industry: Defence/National Security
Location: Bracknell - Hybrid Onsite: Up to 5 days per week depending on project phase
The Opportunity:
For over 50 years, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has partnered with this Firm to drive value and innovation across strategic initiatives and technology investments. As a Bid Service Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting Agile Service Management programmes for complex national security, intelligence, and military operations.
The Role:
1. Crafting Persuasive Proposals: Develop compelling Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) responses that align with client needs, compliance requirements, and budget constraints.
2. Designing Tailored Solutions: Create customised service support solutions and oversee seamless service transition management, ensuring successful ITSM implementations post-bid.
3. Leading Service Transitions: Manage end-to-end service transitions within Government Ministerial Departments, delivering Agile Catalogued Service Plans and crafting innovative ITSM policies, processes, and documentation that provide clarity and structure to service designs.
4. Enhancing ITIL & ILS Processes: Guide the development of ITIL V3 and Logistics Supply Support (ILS) processes, ensuring they adhere to industry best practices.
5. Driving Process Integration: Promote cross-functional process development within a Service Integration and Management (SIAM) framework, fostering a more integrated and effective service delivery model.
Essential Requirements:
1. Security Clearance: Sole British National with SC or DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.
2. Bid Management Expertise: Proven experience in preparing PQQs and ITT responses, focusing on compliance, service design, and cost modelling.
3. Service Design Leadership: Strong track record in designing complex, high-value service solutions and operating models for major IT systems.
4. Service Transition Experience: Demonstrated success in managing service transition and ITSM implementations post-bid.
5. Defence Sector Experience: Extensive background as a Service Architect for Defence or Government Departments, designing and implementing tailored support models.
6. ITIL & ILS Proficiency: Proven experience developing and implementing ITIL V3 and Logistics Supply Support (ILS) processes in line with best practices.
Benefits Package:
Base Salary: Up to £72,000
DV Bonus: 10% (must hold DV clearance)
Annual Bonus: 10%
Car Allowance: £6,000
Pension: 10% double matching contributions
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays
Life Assurance: 2x salary life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Including Virtual GP services
Learning & Development: Elite training programs and opportunities for certification funding
For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Contact: George Bates
Phone: 020 7780 6706
Email: ************@ansonmccade.com
LinkedIn: George Bates
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