Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Abbey Wood: Bristol, AWE Aldermaston: Reading About the job Job summary Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdoms (UK) national security? Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation. The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UKs nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters. The UKs independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensure that we have a credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines known as the Dreadnought Class and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry. Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world. Within DNO, the Warhead Group leads the UK nuclear warhead programme to support the UKs strategic nuclear deterrent now and in the future. The In-Service Warhead Stockpile Management team has the responsibility to maintain safe, reliable, and available in-service Nuclear Warheads in support of the UK Strategic Deterrent and maintenance of the Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD). Many technical disciplines are represented in the deterrent programme, so it is likely that your background is relevant, from mechanical engineering and applied science to systems engineering and configuration management. Previous Nuclear knowledge is not necessary, but we are looking for Engineers with experience of delivery who are comfortable leading small team projects. These posts are advertised at 37 hours per week and can be based at Bristol or Reading. Job description The Modifications Team requires two modification managers to : Manage the baseline of approved equipment and activities; Capture and manage potential changes to equipment and processes through the product lifecycle; Understand and manage interfaces to other equipment, processes, and organisations; Managing authorised changes through the approval process; and Ensure that operations continue to be conducted in line with the approved conditions. The Modifications Team also require one design approval manager to : Manage the baseline of product design and operational information; Capture and prioritise potential changes to equipment and processes; Guide the design development process with suppliers and stakeholders; Understand and manage interfaces to other equipment, processes, and organisations; Support the management of stakeholders and project delivery with the overall goal of demonstrating that any change maintains compliance with performance and safety requirements. The Modifications Team also require one US compatibility manager to : Support the management of design and operational compatibility Provide advice on US interests in design changes to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle; Coordinate inputs into compatibility assessment processes; Manage US/UK compatibility interfaces, including support to US/UK meetings; Provide a compatibility focal point for the Warhead Group As a C2/Higher Executive Officer (HEO) you will take responsibility to deliver specific technical tasks or project elements as assigned by your Senior Executive Officer (SEO). As a technical representative, you will be expected to make robust and evidence-based recommendations on the suitability and quality of deliverables to the SEO team lead. You will need to reach balanced judgements that account for both important technical details, and the wider programme context. The Modifications Team have interactions across the DNO, Industry, with RNAD Coulport and with the United States. Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for these posts but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application. These posts are on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy. y. Person specification Responsibilities Successful candidates will, depending on the precise role, undertake activities including: Working with others to define and agree technical requirements and verification plans, Evaluating evidence from suppliers to ensure those requirements have been met, Making recommendations on the acceptability of suppliers outputs, Quantifying and communicating levels of risk to safety and product performance, Providing advice to Duty Holders and decision-makers across the organisation, Resolving science and engineering problems as part of diverse, multi-organisation teams, Ensuring compliance with Defence directives, regulations, and engineering standards, Consulting stakeholders to ensure that all technical aspects have been adequately addressed, Conducting reviews or audits of compliance with key processes and managing necessary corrective actions, Aiding effective project management by identifying risks and supporting planning/scheduling, Providing technical reporting and briefing to various customers. Qualifications The minimum qualification in this range of vacancies is a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) ONC (or equivalent Level 3 qualification Skills Proficiency with Microsoft applications Desirable Qualifications Degree or equivalent in STEM Desirable Skills Engineering experience, preferably within a nuclear or high hazard environment Project Management Technical writing and data analysis Demonstration of specific nuclear knowledge and experience not essential but candidates should be able to demonstrate similar safety and lifecycle management skills in a complex/high hazard engineering environment. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We truly believe that the MOD is a great place to work, and we offer a unique employee experience. We want to ensure that every single employee feels appreciated & fairly rewarded and offer the following additional benefits: Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service On-site Gym depending on site Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary) Thank You Scheme Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA) Defence Discount Service On-site Nursery depending on site 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. 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. Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview You 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. You will be required to provide a statement of suitability (500 words) showing why you would be a good fit for the role. At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and Statement of suitability and the following: Communicating and Influencing You have 250 words to answer the Communicating and Influencing behaviour (competency style). At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Making Effective Decisions 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. Interviews will be held at Abbey Wood, Bristol. 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. The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview. You will also be expected to achieve Developed Vetting clearance, above the normal clearance level expected for the MOD. No application can be accepted after the closing date. Nationality Requirements - Further Information for Candidates This post is classed as Reserved as per Civil Service Nationality Rules Section 3. In accordance with these rules, only UK nationals may be employed in reserved posts in the Civil Service [1] (Paragraph. 3.1). UK National Definition 2. The definition of a UK National can be found at Paragraphs. 1.4-1.8 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Dual Nationals 3. As per Paragraph. 1.43 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules : a) Candidates with dual nationality are in principle eligible for employment in the Civil Service provided that they meet the requirements in relation to one of their nationalities [i.e. UK National]. They may not be eligible, however, for employment in certain reserved posts where additional nationality requirements are imposed. Additional Restrictions for Reserved Posts 4. As per Paragraphs. 3.10-3.11 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules : a) Departments and agencies are entitled to impose additional requirements in reserved posts if this is considered necessary. This could include, for example, requirements as to the residency of the applicant or the nationality of one or both parents of the applicant. 5,As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process or, in some cases, result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage. [1] Irish nationals and Commonwealth citizens are also eligible for employment in reserved posts if they were in the Civil Service at 31 May 1996 or before, or were appointed from a recruitment scheme with a closing date for receipt of applications before 1 June 1996. (Paragraph. 3.1) 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 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 : DNO External Recruiting Email : dno-externalrecruitingmod.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 Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail