Defence Digital Service Owner- Secret Cloud
Ministry of Defence
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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.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
As the Secret Cloud Service Owner, you will be responsible for the delivery and operation of an eco-system of cloud services operating at the Secret security classification and at different levels of maturity. You should have a good understanding of cloud services and their uses, and be experienced in delivering significant technology projects, managing a budget, leading and setting the vision for your team. Due to the different levels of maturity of Secret Cloud services, you will mix the challenge of running live operational services with developing new and emerging capabilities, so you will need an understanding of the whole lifecycle for digital services to build and run one of the most critical components of the Defence Digital backbone.
This role can support a hybrid working pattern but the security classification and ways of working necessitate time in-office in Corsham.
In government, a Service Owner is accountable for the quality of their service. They adopt a portfolio view, managing end-to-end services, which include multiple products and channels.
At this role level, you will:
- Operate at scale and provide the connection between multidisciplinary business areas and stakeholders.
- Ensure the necessary business processes are followed.
- Participate in the governance of the service, including acting as a point of escalation for the delivery teams.
- Own the budget and allocate funding to areas of the service based on your decisions about priorities.
- Communicate the benefits and performance of your service.
- Be responsible for the successful operation and continuous improvement of the service.
Due to security and information access restriction, the role is only open to a sole BRITISH national.
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.
Person specification
Skills needed in this role include:
- Financial ownership
- Problem management
- Strategic ownership
- Life cycle perspective
- Operational management
- Agile working
- Product ownership
You can read more about the skills required for a Service Owner here: Service owner - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk)
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.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Financial Ownership
- Problem Management
- Strategic Ownership
Benefits
- 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)
Learning & Development
In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing –
- Tailored learning- you can customise your development to match your role and career objectives.
- Professional and personal development- acquire skills that enrich both your career and personal life.
- Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, many of which are free or supported by MOD.
- Industry recognised qualifications- we support qualifications that enhance your expertise and career prospects.
Our unparalleled learning and development opportunities allow you not only to progress in your career with us, but to gain transferable skills that allow you to apply your expertise across the Ministry of Defence and other government departments.
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.
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Selection process details
Application:
To apply, please complete the CV and personal statement template provided on the CS Jobs site. Your statement will be read by the recruiting line manager, so it is essential that your statement includes evidence of the following criteria and is no more than 1250 words.
Each of the criteria has been identified by the manager as being important in this role and for that reason each of the following will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You will be a key member of the management team and able to develop strong external and internal relationships.
- You need to be able to prove you are comfortable working within a digital world, ideally with experience of delivering technology-based solutions or services.
- Experience of finance (budget management) and commercial frameworks in a complex business. Please describe the extent of that portfolio.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate they work collaboratively and enable expert/specialist teams and team members to deliver.
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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.
Interview & Presentation:
We’ll assess you against these behaviours & experience during the interview and focus the questions on assessing your technical competence.
Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Technical Skills:
- Financial Ownership
- Problem Management
- Strategic Ownership
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-Resourcingteam3@mod.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.
In addition to the interview, you will be required to present for 5 minutes on a topic related to the role. The topic of the presentation will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the interview.
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.
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 a diverse set of 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.
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Job contact :
- Name : DD Talent Acquisition Team
- Email : ukstratcomdd-hr-talentacqdel@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
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