Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Hybrid working with one of the following as your base location: Army Headquarters, Andover SP11 8HJ Abbey Wood, Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House, Glasgow G2 8EX We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. In line with Civil Service direction, staff are expected to spend 60% of their working time face to face with colleagues either in offices or on official business. About the job Job summary The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital. The Armys Programmes Directorate brings together our key change programmes to ensure they are delivered to performance, cost and time. We are committed to Project, Programme & Portfolio Management (P3M) and delivery. From every item of basic equipment to the most ground-breaking technology imaginable, every new project brings outstanding possibilities and challenges, and well ensure youre equipped to succeed, with extensive training and development opportunities. You will be working alongside a diverse team as our Directorate consists of Civil Servants, military colleagues and contractors, working closely to deliver the Armys Modernisation Agenda ensuring the successful delivery of the programme through each of its critical stages. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description This is an exciting time to join the Army Programmes directorate as we seek to employ Project Delivery professionals to enhance our Project Delivery teams. Youll be working alongside experienced colleagues making a significant contribution to Defence and the Nation. In return, we offer the opportunity to further professionalise your experience through relevant training and/or accreditation. This campaign has been designed to attract candidates who hold Portfolio, Programme & Project Management (P3M) experience, and are looking to further develop their skills and competence in this area. If you meet the following criteria, we would like to hear from you; Experience of working in a Project/Programme team, and have knowledge of project management practices, methodologies, tools, and techniques including planning, risk management, governance, frameworks, stakeholder management, change control and assurance. Role model behaviour; inspiring and leading team members effectively. Ability to clearly communicate messages to colleagues and stakeholders, overcoming barriers and taking into consideration diversity of interest. Establish and develop productive relationships, bringing people together to benefit the project. Ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision making. Application of new ideas and ways of working, encourage and support innovations from others and follow ideas through to implementation. Well organised and able to adapt to changing circumstances and adversity whilst remaining calm, reassuring others, and maintaining performance. Problem-solver, adapting the best solutions and present findings convincingly. We will be looking to utilise a reserve list from this campaign. This means that high-calibre candidates will be contacted after the interview process to discuss similar opportunities in Army Programmes without the need to re-interview. The Army Programmes Directorate is adopting a flexible approach to our workforce to ensure that project delivery priorities are met whilst maximising opportunities in support of skills development and wider career pathways. This means that successful candidates may be allocated flexibly across the Directorate aligning to priorities. Person specification The roles within this campaign provide input to our most critical Programmes, some of the main responsibilities include: Project Manager Lead the project and the associated team on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project, ensuring that objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. Pivotal in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Planning Work with stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are defined. Provide clarity on key milestones to define what, when and how activities will be organised to ensure the outcomes of a project can be achieved, with the resources available. Lead on all planning aspects, including the development, updating and monitoring of plans and schedules. Identify tasks, activities, interdependencies and outputs, working with the wider team to track and monitor progress against the plan throughout the life of the project. Governance & Reporting Manage and control governance activities to enable effective management and decision-making. Ensure timely, consistent, and accurate data collection, analysis and reporting on progress and delivery confidence. Risk, Assurance, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities (RAIDO) Proactively manage risks and issues facing the Project/Programme by co-ordinating the consistent identification, documentation, monitoring and reporting of risks and issues. Support the relevant risk or issue owners to identify and develop appropriate mitigation plans and escalate to the next level of management where appropriate. Benefits Proactively identify, quantify, and track the realisation of benefits used to justify investment in the Project/Programme. Ensure that a fit for purpose approach to benefits measurement and realisation is used to provide assurance that the benefits identified can be achieved. Programme / Project Support Officer Responsible for covering a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the Project/Programme objectives. Enable the smooth running of the Project/Programme by supporting and leading the team through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf. Portfolio Analyst Responsible for the oversight of a collection of Programmes/Projects that contribute to the delivery of departmental or business area objectives. Focus primarily on providing insight, information and support that strengthens portfolio governance to enable prioritisation decisions and effective allocation of resources across the portfolio. Ensure optimal delivery of departmental/business strategic objectives in line with government priorities through the analysis of a range of information sources and engagement with programme and project stakeholders and converting this into informed insights using appropriate reporting and visualisation methods. Successful candidates are required to hold at least one of the following qualifications listed below: APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Prince 2 Practitioner Agile Project Management Practitioner Management of Portfolios (MOP) Management of Successful Programmes (MSP) Or equivalent qualifications Want to know more? We encourage you to join our Q&A Dial-in 12:00-12:45 on Wednesday 26 February 2025, where you can learn more about the roles on offer and ask any questions you may have. Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 328 164 401 484 Passcode: or9DD2SL Dial in by phone United Kingdom, City of London Phone conference ID: 441 525 450 Qualifications Successful candidates are required to hold at least one of the following qualifications listed below: APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Prince 2 Practitioner Agile Project Management Practitioner Management of Portfolios (MOP) Management of Successful Programmes (MSP) Or equivalent qualifications Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Leadership Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: At interview you will be asked to provide working-level evidence of understanding and experience in one of the following competencies as listed in the Project Delivery Capability Framework 4: Planning 8: Risk & Issue management 11: Governance 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. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Highly competitive pension scheme Personal and professional development of skills Alternative working patterns for many roles Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Enhanced parental and adoption leave 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities Learning and Development We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Discover my benefits - outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants. Please be advised; The post does not offer relocation expenses. Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 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. Flexible working is encouraged with support available for a range of personal circumstances allowing a positive work/life balance. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. A Great Place for Veterans to Work scheme which was introduced by the Government in 2020 under the Veterans Strategy Action Plan which included the commitment of making the Civil Service a great Place to Work for Veterans. To be eligible for this scheme in the Civil Service, candidates must meet the minimum standard for the role being applied for and: have served for at least one year in His Majestys Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve); this includes time spent training be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, HM Armed Forces not already be a civil servant, or be employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body There is no maximum time limit from when you left HM Armed Forces to be eligible for this initiative. 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. 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, Experience and Technical skills. At application you will be assessed against the following criteria: Job History (CV) Personal Statement: 500 words In no more than 500 words, please demonstrate the following Essential criteria within your Personal Statement : Experience of working in a Project/Programme team, and knowledge of project management practices, methodologies, tools, and techniques to contribute to successful project delivery including planning, scheduling, risk management, governance, frameworks, stakeholder management, change control and assurance. Ability to inspire and lead team members effectively. You will have the ability to set clear direction and able to motivate others to work towards a common goal. Excellent communication skills: can clearly communicate messages to colleagues and stakeholders, whilst overcoming barriers, and taking into consideration diversity of interest. Strong stakeholder management skills: ability to establish and develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, bringing people together to benefit the project. Good organisational skills supported by robust planning and prioritisation. Can adapt to changing circumstances and adverse situations whilst remaining calm, reassuring others, and maintaining At interview you will be assessed against the above along with the following: Behaviours: Changing and Improving Leadership Communicating and Influencing Technical: At interview you will be asked to provide working-level evidence of understanding and experience in one of the following competencies as listed in the Government Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF V3.pdf) 4: Planning 8: Risk & Issue management 11: Governance Application sifting will take place one week following the closure of the advert. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs. 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. 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 : Army Programmes PD Cap Resourcing Team Email : armyprogs-pfo-pdcap-resourcemod.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 2025 - D Progs_SEO PD Campaign_Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1711kB) PDCF-V3 Opens in new window (pdf, 21MB) MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) Share this page Print Email Gmail Facebook LinkedIn