Defence Digital Delivery Manager- Fixed Connectivity
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
The Fixed Connectivity Above Secret (FC-AS) team delivers Voice, Video, Teleconferencing, Data and Network services at AS in support of the most sensitive UK Capabilities.
The AS team are supporting delivery of a secure, singular, modern Digital Backbone that is connecting sensors, effectors and deciders across military and business domains and, with partners, driving integration and interoperability across domains and platforms. The AS team are at at the centre of creating more effective and secure systems, regardless of location, using modern technology, at better value for Defence.
Do you want to be part of this journey as a Delivery Manager in the Fixed Connectivity team?
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Be at the heart of the team that delivers Next Generation Network, Voice & Video services for Defence at Above Secret.
- Work closely with Defence suppliers to develop and implement strategic change across Above Secret services.
- Develop and execute a plan that transitions the current services to the future operating model as set out in the Digital Strategy for Defence.
- Develop digital skills across Network, Voice & Video Services.
As Delivery Manager you will be accountable for the performance of the team and expected to manage a range of products and services throughout the entire product life cycle. You will manage multiple projects and/ or a single product or service that is especially complex, high risk and sensitive.
You will be working to build and maintain ways of working, delivery approaches and teams, potentially working across multiple discovery teams with an opportunity to engage with users and stakeholders across Defence. You will be responsible for scaling the service, supporting resourcing and team sizing. This role will play a key role in the team’s capability to scale delivery of critical Above Secret Defence outputs.
The successful applicant’s responsibilities include:
- Managing the AS Network Service within the Fixed Connectivity team.
- Playing a prominent role in the management of Above Secret services within the context of the Digital Strategy.
- Leading the development and execution of a Technology Roadmap that moves Defence AS networks from old to new technologies.
- Management of sensitive AS services and projects that are at the heart of Defence.
- Management of people, funding and Network Services.
Due to security and information access restriction, the role is only open to a sole BRITISH nationals.
Person specification
While all the skills and experience in the role can be gained through on-the-job learning and development, we would welcome candidates with knowledge, transferable skills and experience including:
- Having a passion for Digital Skills and wanting to be part of a team that provides unique capabilities.
- Being technically minded with a desire to manage, change, and adapt Defence Networks to deliver Defence outcomes.
- Experienced with, or knowledge/association of, the management of Managed Service Contracts.
- Experienced with, or knowledge/association of, the management of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Experience of, or association with, the implementation and management of Enterprise Network capabilities.
- Experience of creating, influencing and managing stakeholder relationships.
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
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Biggest challenges for Fixed Connectivity
- Navigating Technical Challenge
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.
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
At Defence Digital we are replacing a personal statement with technical questions. This change allows you to better showcase your skills and expertise directly relevant to the role, ensuring a fairer and more efficient recruitment process. We believe this will give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your qualifications and strengths.
To apply, please submit your CV, using the template on Civil Service Jobs ensuring it highlights your skills as mentioned in the Person Specification section above. We would also like to ask you to provide your thoughts on the following questions. There will be a space on Civil Service Jobs to complete your answers, no longer than 500 words per question.
Technical questions
Q1: In the context of the Digital Strategy for Defence, what, in your opinion, are the 3 biggest challenges facing the Fixed Connectivity Above Secret Team over the next 5 years?
Q2 As a Delivery Manager in the Above Secret team, leading on Network Transformation, what would you do to navigate the challenges identified in question 1?
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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 & technical experience during the interview process:
Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
Technical:
- Biggest challenges for Fixed Connectivity
- Navigating technical challenge
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.
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.
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.
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Job contact :
- Name : DD Talent Acquisition Team
- Email : ukstratcomdd-hr-talentacqdel@mod.gov.uk
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- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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