Portfolio Management (70%) Support the B1 Lead by supporting priorities across the portfolio of work, initially supporting the Future Energy Provision (FEP) programme. Lead on reporting and communications in areas of FEP. Embed all tracking and relevant processes, covering all aspects of Business-as-Usual activities Produce project artefacts relating to the projects milestones, delivery tracking, schedules, Project/Programme on a Page, etc. Lead on the development of the future requirements and strategic approach to FEP including integration work with DASI and Head Office. Translate requirements into Business outputs. Embed a Risk Management process to allow the SEO cohort to be able to identify and log risks and/or issues associated with the relevant project. Adapt to changing priorities and tasks. Demonstrate flexibility across projects to lead when needed. Drive, support and ensure the delivery of departmental goals. Organise time/workload to achieve outcomes required. Provide support on continuous improvement and learning from experience activities. Tasks Communication Stakeholder engagement (20%) Engage with stakeholders to understand problems, bring insight and agree appropriate methods to bring resolution. Identify, classify, and update stakeholder engagement plans. Prepare the content to embed into supporting slide packs, papers, or other, to inform stakeholders of progress, challenges/blockers, time schedules and milestones. Demonstrate business acumen and demonstrate success in contributing to business results. Strong collaboration and communication skills and experience working with key stakeholders to progress work without formal leadership authority. Effectively communicate the progress of a project to Management, the wider team, and other Stakeholders. Line Management (10%) Line Management Responsibility for 1 Military Job Holder Mid-Year, End of Year Reviews and regular 1:1 meetings Oversight of team development, progress, welfare and motivation 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) Understanding and experience of energy procurement using private finance (desirable) Knowledge and experience of implementing alternative energy sources (desirable) Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Working Together Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Working Together 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. 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 average employer contribution of 27% This role is suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards office 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 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. Selection process details 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. Sift Stage At sift stage you will be assessed against the following Successful Profiles Behaviours: Leadership Working together Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements. Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability/Personal Statement of no more 500 words, providing details relevant to the essential and desirable experience in the job advert. 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. The requirements for the role have been bench marked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview. If we receive a high number of applications, we will sift on the personal statement and the Leadership behaviour. Feedback will only be provided if you are selected for an interview. Interview Stage At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Leadership Communicating & Influencing Working together Delivering at pace Managing a Quality Service We may introduce a second interview round if felt appropriate. Further Information 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. You will also be expected to achieve Security Check clearance for this role It is anticipated the sift for this role will take place w/c 3rd Feb and Interviews w/c 10th Feb. 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 into 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. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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. 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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) .