Integration Design Services Assurer

The Integration Design Services (IDS) team which sits within the Integration Design Authority (IDA), provides a coherent approach to achieving integration by design across Defence. They do so by providing advice and support for project / programme / portfolio development, as well as delivery and in-service capabilities, ensuring that integration is scalable beyond MOD (Partners Across Government, Industry and International Allies).
The IDS assurance role is responsible for delivering a number of integration maturity assessments across Defence Portfolios, Programmes and Projects as directed by AH Advise and Assure. The assurance activity will provide evidence-based recommendations on integration for the top-level Defence oversight and appraisal committees (e.g Joint Requirements Oversight Committee (JROC) and sS ROCs).
This activity will require engagement at senior level with Defence Portfolios, Programmes and Projects, analysing data gathered using the Defence Integration Maturity Assessment (IMA) diagnostic tool to provide evidence to support senior level Defence decision making. The post will develop and maintain close liaison with IDS Domain Advisors, Defence Scrutiny functions and network with a wide range of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
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., As one of the lead Assurers for integration, the post will drive and shape Defence’s Integration Design Services with the IDA enabling Defence to realise its vision and strategic objectives in delivering a truly Integrated Force. You will need to work to cohere the ‘teams of teams’ approach, driving a culture that is trusting, collaborative, innovative, diverse and inclusive. You will enable the IDS to deliver with pace and agility through your skills, dedication and empowerment of everyone in the team supporting the leadership. This is an exciting and interesting role, where you will be able to directly influence senior decision making across Defence.
This role is responsible for providing some of the core foundational activity to enable the IDS to deliver its current outcomes, scaling them as it moves towards full operating capability in April 2025. The work will involve carrying out integration maturity assessments across the Defence Enterprise, presenting evidence to enable senior Defence decision makers to understand and manage integration across Defence.
To be effective in this role, the team requires someone who, External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
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+ A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please include your full CV in job history.
+ A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 1000 words)explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in essential and desirable criteria.
In the event of a strong field of candidates at sift, the desirable criteria will be considered to distinguish the order of merit for interview.
At Interview candidates will be assessed against Success Profiles Strengths.
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The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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
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+ Is insightful and detail oriented, with experience in applying analytical methods
+ Develops and maintains effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
+ Has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
+ Strong organisational and leadership skills to run ad hoc and matrix managed tasks.
+ Displays the ability to deliver results against tight deadlines.
+ Enjoys working as part of an exciting and energetic team.
+ A self-starter who is comfortable working with limited direction., + Experience of Assurance processes, tools and methodologies;
+ Practitioner level knowledge of product, services, solutions and capabilities development and delivery in complex environments;
+ Ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders within the department;
+ Excellent analytical ability, drawing on multiple sources to see the bigger picture and identify solutions to enable business outcomes.
Desirable Criteria
+ Experience of delivering to Senior Approval Boards or Committees;
+ Experience of delivering programmes and projects of a complex nature;
+ Experience of assuring complex products, services, solutions and capabilities at enterprise level;
+ Experience of managing a multi-functional and diverse team.

Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,480 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
UK Strategic Command actively seeks to provide an inclusive working environment which gets the best from every member of our team, and which recognises people for their commitment and professionalism. We are a learning organisation in which you will be encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge, building on our wide range of work areas, and given support to develop your career on your own terms, ranging from on-line training, short courses, and other personal development opportunities.
We seek and encourage diversity of thought, background, experience, and approach. We also recognise that everyone has different personal and family commitments and encourage applications from those who require flexible working patterns.
+ Northwood or MMB London allowance may be applied (£3,250 pa).
+ Annual leave - up to 30 days.
+ A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role.
+ An environment with flexible working options.
+ A cultural encouraging inclusion and diversity.
+ On-site gym.