Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location MOD Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9NR About the job Job summary We are seeking a focused and dynamic individual to work within Operational Service Management (OSM), part of the Defence Digital (DD) Operations (Ops) Directorate. OSM is the enabling DD live service integration capability, providing service management across towers, underpinning tooling and IT operations processes. It is the foundation for Enterprise IT service management and integration (E-SIAM) and part of the Digital Backbone and within OSM resides the IT Controls function. It is through the application of robust IT Controls that Defence shall ensure that the fundamental functions, that underpin digital services across the enterprise, are proactively and securely managed throughout their life-cycle and verify that Defence assets and data are secure, resilient and reliable. About us: Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MODs joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. ▶ Watch to find out more about what we do. Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description In this role, you'll act as the Team Leader for the application, and holding to account, of IT Controls across Defences digital services. You will be the IT Controls subject matter expert (SME) and be expected to devise and implement robust standards across Defence, to achieve an assured and understood IT estate. Youll need to be comfortable working in a fast paced and challenging environment and have an enthusiastic, collaborative and flexible approach. Youll need to be able to affect and inspire others to deliver change and your experience of working with diverse stakeholders, will be key to realising the benefits of IT Controls. Key responsibilities include: Hold senior stakeholders to account over the status of IT Controls and their application across the digital enterprise. Draft, maintain and release consumable IT Controls directives and guidance. Champion and drive campaigns across Defence to raise the awareness of IT Controls. Establish and maintain policies, a framework and underpinning standards that outline best practice IT Controls. Collaborate across DD, Defence and wider Government to maintain an understanding of current IT Controls trends and implement across Defence where appropriate. Act as first point of contact within DD Ops for IT Controls. Advise and guide across the digital enterprise on IT Controls best practice. Create and disseminate management information on the state of IT Controls. Cohere and underpin IT Controls within relevant policies. Act as IT Controls SME and, when requested, undertake Chief of staff functions within a cyber defence Task Force. Support the onboarding of digital services into the OSM integrated service management environment. This role may have line management responsibilities in the future. Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions. Person specification This position may be suitable for individuals with relevant skills and experience or progression from previous IT Controls or other SIAM-related roles or suitable for individuals with appropriate skills gained in a different environment, such as IT security management, risk management, change management or project management. Desirable qualifications, accreditation or memberships: ITIL V3 or V4 Foundation - (training available to gain in post, if required) SIAM foundation course Dependent on the business need, there may be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits). This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. If not already held, successful candidates will be required to undergo DV clearance. Please note this position is open to sole UK Nationals only. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Strategic ownership Benefits Alongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Our benefits include: Learning and development tailored to your role with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year 25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years service Ability to roll up to 10 days annual leave per year In addition to eight public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The Kings birthday A Civil Service pension Parental and Adoption Leave Discounts on a range of services within and external to the civil service Defence Discount Service, Civil Service societies for Sports and Leisure, Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, Company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. In year rewards and thank you schemes such as vouchers and gift cards A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity Find out more here - Discovermybenefits Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. Its vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so were proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore. Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. 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. 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. To apply, please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard. The sift will be conducted on your CV, assessed against your relevant skills, knowledge and experience for the role and on your personal statement, assessed against the essential criteria listed below. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words), which must include evidence of the following essential criteria. Each one will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview: 1. Describe your understanding of IT Controls and how you have applied them, or other controls (i.e. risk management), within an organisation. 2. Explain your approach to working collaboratively and how you utilise your stakeholder management skills to effect coherence, across a range of complex services. 3. Tell us about your experience of delivering to tight timelines, with the ability to quickly adapt to uncertainties and competing priorities. Interviews Well assess you against these behaviours, technical skills and experience during the interview process: 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 interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours/Technical Skills: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating & Influencing Delivering at Pace Technical skills Strategic ownership The Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework and the Service Owner professional role used in this vacancy can be found at: Service owner - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk). 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. 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 developed vetting (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 Open to UK nationals only. 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 : Defence Digital Talent Acquisition Team Email : ukstratcomdd-hr-talentacqdelmod.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 Candidate Information Pack - Defence Digital Opens in new window (pdf, 10MB) 20230519 - UKStratCom - Candidate Info Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 534kB) DDat Framework Opens in new window (docx, 12kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail