SDA Supply Chain Manager

Ministry of Defence

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Reference number

377145

Salary

£35,800 - £37,600

per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average 28.97% employer pension contribution. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Job grade

Other

Senior Technical Specialist I

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Submarine Delivery Agency - Operational Delivery

Type of role

Logistics
Operational Delivery

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Location

BAE Systems, Resolution Building, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1AF

About the job

Job summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.

Here you’ll find a community to belong to – whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.

Discover more about our work:

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 28.97%, to help make work for you.

Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country.

We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.

Job description

Do you have a passion for submarines? Come and join us in the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA).

The SDA is collaborating with two commercial partners, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, to form the Dreadnought Alliance. This partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of these organisations to deliver four submarines for the Dreadnought Programme, with an estimated whole life cost of £31 billion. The first submarine is expected to be ready for patrol in the early 2030s.

We are excited to offer a career opportunity as a Supply Chain Manager within the Dreadnought Supply and Support Team (DSST). The DSST is tasked with delivering Government Furnished Assets (GFA), which include equipment, information, and resources, into the Dreadnought Design and Build Programme. Additionally, the team manages the transition of the Dreadnought submarines into the Royal Navy, with a particular focus on Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

The GFA Asset Management Team plays a crucial part in the receipt and handover of GFE to the Dreadnought Programme and is the onsite presence for logistics collaboration and delivery issue resolution. The team is also accountable for all MOD supplied equipment verification activities prescribed by the wider MoD organisation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to develop their skills in roles that primarily involve transactional activities, working under guidance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. While there are currently no line management duties associated with this role, this may change in the future.

You will be based at the BAE Barrow site. On-site attendance is required for 3 days per week and will involve working in both office and warehouse environments. There will be occasional requirements for UK travel to other SDA sites, suppliers, and the Head Office at Abbey Wood, near Bristol. They may involve overnight stays, for which costs and sustenance will be covered.

In return, we offer a range of excellent benefits, including a market-leading employer pension contribution, performance-based bonuses, and a flexible working environment. We also provide training and development opportunities to help you build a career within the SDA. Additionally, we have a variety of staff networks where you can meet new people, share perspectives, and celebrate differences. When you join us, you’ll be joining a true community.

Due to the security requirements, the position is reserved for applications from sole UK Nationals only.

What you’ll be doing

Physically handling and processing deliveries in a timely and accurate manner.
Updating and maintaining item data records accurately on Logistics Information Systems to ensure process compliance and operational efficiency.
Monitoring delivery performance and tracking any outstanding issues until resolved.
Varying involvement in GFE activities relating to receipt, inventory verification, ,storage and maintenance activities.
Supporting development of management information.
Always Complying with appropriate policy and safety requirements.
Escalating any complex issues to senior colleagues and being proactive in suggesting/implementing areas for improvement.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Evidence of customer focus and stakeholder engagement experience, internal and external at all levels.
Experience in handling, interpreting, and reporting on data.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
Experience of working within Supply Chain Management.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Continuous improvements to optimise support – Supervised Practitioner
Stakeholder management – Supervised Practitioner
Making effective decisions – CSBC3
Managing a quality service – CSBC3

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,800, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,371 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
Flexible and hybrid working options
Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
Support for progression
Huge range of discounts
Volunteering days
Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDA--Candidate-Information-Pack
Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

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

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.