Navy Command - Future Support Acquisition Programme Manager

The Directorate Navy Acquisition (DNA) manages the Navy’s major acquisition programmes. DNA Programmes are grouped under one-star leadership (RN OF6 or SCS1) according to the capability being delivered and comprise of Future Support Acquisition (FSA), Ships Acquisition (SA), Equipment and Systems Acquisition (ESA), Commando Force (CF) and Defence Marine Service – Next Generation (DMS-NG).
Future Support Acquisition (FSA) is a crucial component of DNA and is the TLB’s Support Solution specialists responsible for three principal functions which shape and deliver the support acquisition portfolio:
+ Future Support Strategic Planning;
+ Future Support and Enablers Programme Delivery; and
+ In-Service Support Programme Sponsorship and Performance.
Delivering these responsibilities, Deputy Director FSA (DD-FSA) is the Navy Command SME and policy lead for Support Solutions. The FSA vision is to provide the Royal Navy with world class commercial by design support, with solutions that are transformative, safe, highly effective, innovative and market leading.
FSA is committed to be a psychologically safe, empowering and inclusive organisation, an enjoyable place to work and an integral part of the Directorate of Naval Acquisition, at the heart of Navy Command and Defence.
The Programme Manager role will initially work within FSA as part of the TCSP (Torpedo Capability Support Programme) team.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week., The Torpedo Capability Support Programme will provide sustainable maintenance, support and test equipment for torpedoes. It will deliver a value for money solution that includes the ability to incrementally upgrade the capability to maximise the availability, reliability, effectiveness, and safety of in-service torpedoes, with the flexibility to respond to evolving global requirements.
Working to the Programme Director, the role of the programme manager will set the conditions for success of the programme from initiation, through commercial activity, approvals, and transformation of the new service. They will monitor the health and performance against the benefits, schedule and cost profile.
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.
Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
o Leadership
o Communicating and Influencing
o Seeing the Big Picture
o Changing and Improving
o Working Together
o Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
o Communicating and Influencing
o Changing and Improving, Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.
Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
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.
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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights., Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group.
Appointment will be based on merit alone.
The initial sift will take place within two weeks of the closing date, and interviews will follow as soon as practicable. Interviews will take place at Navy Command HQ, Portsmouth.
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.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500)
At Application Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours-
Communicating and Influencing
Changing and Improving
At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours-
Leadership
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
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 into 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.
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.
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 developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
o UK nationals
o nationals of the Republic of Ireland
o nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
o 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)
o 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)
o individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
o Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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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).

As a Programme Manager, we are looking for an individual who can display a combination of the below skills/ experience:
o Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) competences.
o Association for Project Management Qualifications
o Experience/ working knowledge and understanding of operational maritime support delivery, preferably within RN, MoD Delivery Agents or Naval Base environments.
o Understanding of Defence programmes, requirements management, assurance and approval processes.
o Competence and experience of successful Defence/ Government Project and Programme management, preferably with APM-P / MSP Practitioner disciplines.

Our headquarters in Portsmouth also offers an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts, and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a shop and plenty of car parking spaces.
In Navy Command 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 an apprenticeship as part of your role.
An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Alongside your salary of £57,670, Ministry of Defence contributes £15,570 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
Navy Command 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 Navy Command civil servants include:
o 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
o Personal & professional development
o Alternative working patterns for many roles
o Access to a confidential, professional support service
o Discount schemes
o Bicycle / season ticket loans
o Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
o Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
o Learning and development tailored to your role
o An environment with flexible working options
o A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
o A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%