MOD Corsham, West Wells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR (Current expectation is to be in office at least 3 days a week) Job Summary 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 cybersecurity 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 MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital 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 This is an exciting opportunity to work on an advanced IT system currently being implemented across the Land and Maritime domains. The primary responsibility of this role is to transition products into live service, ensuring all products are base lined and documented before release. Additionally, the role involves managing changes to live services to ensure that routine and complex changes do not negatively impact the user experience. You will develop the transition function and collaborate with stakeholders through the design, development, and delivery phases, ensuring all changes are managed appropriately. The role involves introducing new or modified services and products, while establishing the necessary virtual and physical teams to support all programme deliverables throughout the Change Management Life cycle. As the Transition Manager, you will be the primary contact for customers, responsible for producing and reviewing Service Designs and Transition plans for new or updated services. Responsibilities: Make recommendations on go-live, early life support and service acceptance. Ensure all products are properly base lined and documented. Analyse and assess the impact of change, document change requests and action changes. Establish the Transition Management Function and draft the Terms of Reference necessary to formalise Transition as a programme function. Day to day management of product acceptance, determining whether the product is fit for purpose, assessing the readiness against agreed service acceptance criteria. Developing and agreeing on the Operational Readiness Check for each change and conducting the Operational Readiness Review for each change. This is an exciting opportunity to work on an advanced IT system currently being implemented across the Land and Maritime domains. The primary responsibility of this role is to transition products into live service, ensuring all products are base lined and documented before release. Additionally, the role involves managing changes to live services to ensure that routine and complex changes do not negatively impact the user experience. You will develop the transition function and collaborate with stakeholders through the design, development, and delivery phases, ensuring all changes are managed appropriately. The role involves introducing new or modified services and products, while establishing the necessary virtual and physical teams to support all programme deliverables throughout the Change Management Life cycle. As the Transition Manager, you will be the primary contact for customers, responsible for producing and reviewing Service Designs and Transition plans for new or updated services. Responsibilities: Make recommendations on go-live, early life support and service acceptance. Ensure all products are properly base lined and documented. Analyse and assess the impact of change, document change requests and action changes. Establish the Transition Management Function and draft the Terms of Reference necessary to formalise Transition as a programme function. Day to day management of product acceptance, determining whether the product is fit for purpose, assessing the readiness against agreed service acceptance criteria. Developing and agreeing on the Operational Readiness Check for each change and conducting the Operational Readiness Review for each change. Person specification We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Service Transition Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess strong interpersonal skills, and excel in collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic, high-stakes agile environment. This role demands confidence and the ability to work under pressure, all while effectively prioritising daily tasks. It also requires initiative and strong information retention skills. The individual will need to quickly identify issues and develop solutions to ensure smooth transitions. When Submitting Your CV, Please Highlight Your Career History And Experience Relevant To This Role. Additionally, Refer To The "Things You Need To Know" Section Of The Advert And Provide a Personal Statement (max. 1250 Words) Demonstrating The essential Criteria listed Below: Describe your understanding of the transition elements within Service Management. Explain your strategy for managing multiple priorities. Proven experience in creating, influencing, and managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications It is essential that you hold a ITIL v3 Practitioner Qualification or higher. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: User Focus Problem Management 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. Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life. Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought. A pension scheme which secures your future. Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years. Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments. Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits, Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re 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 let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore. Professional Framework Statement 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. Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group. Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing: Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD Hybrid Working 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 employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. 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). The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Please note that the current expectation is to be in office at least 3 days a week 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. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Please ensure your CV highlights your relevance to the essential criteria. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) and it is vital that this includes evidence of the following essential criteria (which is also listed within the Person Specification). Each one will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview. Essential Criteria: Describe your understanding of the transition elements within Service Management. Explain your strategy for managing multiple priorities. Proven experience in creating, influencing, and managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Please Find Below, a Link To Our Video Which Gives You Helpful Tips And Guidance On The CS Jobs Application Process: Watch: How to apply on CS Jobs: Guide and Tips We’ll assess you against these Behaviours and Technical Skills during the interview process: Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Technical Skills: User Focus Problem Management For Further Information On The Role And Duties Of a Service Transition Manager, Please Refer To The Government Digital And Data Capability Framework: Service transition manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for interviews or assessments. AI Usage in Job Applications We encourage the use of technology to streamline the job application process. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be helpful in generating ideas, improving writing style, and increasing efficiency. However, it is essential that any content submitted as part of a job application is truthful, accurate, and a genuine reflection of the applicant’s qualifications and experiences. Any use of AI should be supplementary to your own knowledge and abilities. Ultimately, the application should demonstrate your unique skills and suitability for the role. 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. 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 Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. 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. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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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. 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). 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 : DD 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. 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