About the job Job summary This post is at the heart of the dynamic Logistic Policy and Plans Team within Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS) Logistics portfolio within the Support Enterprise of Headquarters Field Army. The Logistic Policy and Plans team is responsible for the requirement setting, provision and assurance of the Armys Controlled Stocks and overseeing support solutions for all major new Combat, Combat Support and Combat Service Support platforms entering Service. A core element of the teams portfolio is the delivery of the Force Elements at Sustainability (FES) programme, which will be key in deploying and sustaining future Army structures. The role of the FES Programme Management Officer is to provide direct Programme and Project management support to the Programme Manager for the respective change programme. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Within this role you will: Source and provide key logistics support and understanding in the effective planning and delivery of the Force Elements at Sustainability (FES) initiative. Manage and oversee the provision of required and workable programme processes, documentation and Information Management. Act as the primary agent for the running and administration of future FES coherence, liaison with the delivery teams and ensuring that they are correctly informed. Become a key contact and liaison point with relevant stakeholders and forums, providing expert FES input where required and acting as a conduit for feedback to the wider team and unit. Support the FES programme in the delivery of key outputs, helping ensure that the initiative remains in scope and within time/cost constraints. This will include the facilitation of internal financial management requirements and activities. Conduct in person liaison with delivery teams and allied stakeholders in Abbey wood, Bristol. Typically, one day a week. Act as the focal point for the maintenance of Land Environment Sustainability Planning Assumptions (LESPAs). Person specification Person specification: Have good communication skills, capable of delivering clear written and verbal briefings in order to minimise false assumptions from stakeholders. Be computer literate, principally in Microsoft Excel, and open to learning new applications. Have analytical skills to seek and analyse information and data to inform decisions based on best available evidence to identify efficacy and efficiency measures where appropriate. Be able to work with stakeholders from across HQ Field Army and affiliated organisations. The individual will be required to exercise sound judgement as they will regularly act on behalf of the wider Field Army Logistic Branch. Desirable criteria: P3M qualification Driving Licence (position requires one day a week in the Bristol Office) Candidates will be required to complete a P3M qualification once in post if this is not already held. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Making Effective Decisions 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. 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 employer contribution of 28.97% 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. 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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 will be required to provide CV details to include job history. Candidates will be required to provide a Statement of suitability of no more than 500 words outlining how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. 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 sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace 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. 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