The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. Headquarters South East (HQSE) is a stand-alone Joint Military Command (JMC) with a fully integrated range of staff including Regular Army, Civil Service, Army Reservists and Aspire contractors. HQSE looks after the Army’s interests in the eight counties of the South-East, including the Isle of Wight, centred on the four pillars of ‘UK Operations’, ‘Firm Base’, ‘Engagement’ and ‘Cadets.’ The breadth of it’s responsibilities is wide and multifaceted, from assurance of the Field Army to command of UK Resilience Operations, all tasks that underpin the success of the Army on operations. HQSE enables the delivery of the Firm Base in support to the Army. The Firm Base is the Army infrastructure which supports the Lived Experience of our Service Personnel and their families who live there. The Headquarters will deliver Real Life Support to Units within the region. It is also responsible for engagement with the civilian community, employers and acts as the proponent for UK Resilience in times of need. This is an exciting time, as we establish a new Headquarters whilst continuing to delivery operational outputs to our dependent units, military personnel, and their families. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your knowledge, develop your understanding, whilst working in an inclusive environment, then this is the post for you. We seek to employ a motivated, upbeat, and organised individual to join our expanding HQ. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As the Information & Communication Systems, your main responsibilities will include: Management of Information and Communications Systems (ICS) within JMC SE Area of Responsibility (AoR), including planning, project management, delivery, budgetary and finance elements Advise JMC Command, Staff and Units on and co-ordinate all regional ICS matters Ensure that ICS projects and services are reported upon and delivered in a timely and economic manner in accordance with current policies and delegated resources Management of budgetary and finance aspects of ICS Branch Deliver Firm Base ICS capability, manage change and new requirements within delegated budget, including ops, exercises, applications and connectivity Plan and ensure the provision of resilient ICS provision for UK emergencies Resource manager for all communications and IT Contracts Line management responsibilities for four Executive Officer personnel and the Tasking Line Manager (TLM) for three contractor roles Ensure proper accounting procedures are applied to all equipment and infrastructure Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide best service, value for money and continued good working relationships within AoR Ensure the correct financial governance, compliance and where applicable, cost recovery measures are in place in respect of ICS provision Represent JMC SE at higher formation or external conferences/meetings when required Person specification Are you an individual with confidence, who can exercise good judgement, knowledge, and evidence, providing accurate, timely and practical advice and direction whilst sharing their knowledge and experience? You will learn new skills whilst working at pace, as the Headquarters grows and establishes itself in its new role. Ideally, but not crucial, individuals will have previous experience of working in a lively and ambitious Headquarters. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. They will excel in interpersonal interactions, quickly establishing effective working relationships with a variety of partners. The candidate will support a diverse range of individuals and demonstrate strong management abilities to effectively oversee both personnel and departments. They should be proficient in Information Technology, particularly Microsoft Office 365, and possess excellent proven IT skills. Exceptional time management skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to prioritise tasks independently are crucial. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Leadership Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture 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. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service Highly competitive pension scheme Personal and professional development of skills Alternative working patterns for many roles Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle Enhanced parental and adoption leave 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities Learning and Development We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. 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. An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year. 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. At application you will be asked to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining your suitability for the role against the person specification and job description. You will also be assessed against the following behaviour: Communicating and Influencing Applications will be sifted using all elements listed above, but in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on Communicating and Influencing. At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours - Delivering at Pace Leadership Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Bigger Picture Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held in person at Wavell House, Aldershot, GU11 2LQ. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. 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 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. 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). 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 :Joanne Malley Email :Joanne.Malley101mod.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 20240307-Army Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 3932kB) Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB)