Programme Manager

The Global Supply Chains Intelligence Pilot (GSCIP) was set up (through the HMT shared outcomes fund initiative) in May 2021 to radically change our understanding of supply chains by developing a digital prototype which uses data driven approaches including novel analytical data science and machine learning techniques to combine commercial and HMG data to quickly derive new insights into supply chains for HMG policy and operational priorities.
Our vision is to establish the Programme as HMG's single leading intelligence platform for analysing global supply chains and linked business networks, enabling policy makers to make data-driven decisions, creating value for money for taxpayers and strengthening the resilience of the UK’s national and economic security.
We are looking for talented and motivated civil servants to work on a high-profile programme to ensure we can deliver an ambitious agenda.
You will provide leadership to the project team, reporting to the Grade 6 Programme Lead to set direction and ensure successful delivery of programme objectives and deliverables to time and budget. You will oversee the work of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) and commercial experts and work closely with analysts to build a collaborative team culture. You will also head up a small PMO team accountable for planning, scheduling, resourcing, governance, secretariat and cross-programme coordination. You will also be responsible for building an effective programme structure combining proportionate elements of Agile and waterfall, putting in place appropriate project documentation and controls., • Delivery of the project objectives and deliverables as set out in the business case.
• Management of project budget and resources.
• Development and oversight of proportionate and appropriate programme controls, process and documentation, including planning, risk and issue management, assurance, change control, resource management, governance and secretariat.
• Line management and delivery oversight of the PMO.
• Work with the organisations that have signed up to the pilot to build relationships, understand and deliver user requirements, and secure access to required data.
• Manage departmental and cross-Whitehall stakeholder engagement, governance and approvals processes., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Leadership
+ Seeing the Big Picture
+ Delivering at Pace
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
+ Leadership
+ Seeing the Big Picture, Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:
+ A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages.
+ A Personal Statement (500 words) to align your experience and skills to highlight how you best meet the requirements of the position.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on CV Only. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Sift and Interview Dates
Sift will take place week commencing 20/01/2024.
Interviews will take place week commencing 27/01/2024.
Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Candidate Support
You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.
Further Information:
+ A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.
+ Any move to the Department for Business and Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments.
+ The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
+ New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
+ Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty. Any applicant who has details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
+ A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
+ Terms and Conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
+ Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
+ This role may be considered as a secondment opportunity. Please reach out to the hiring manager listed at the bottom of this advert to discuss.
+ Candidates that do not quite meet the standard for this role may be offered a position at a lower grade.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Vetting
SC
All security clearances require you to provide evidence of your UK footprint where you have been physically present in the UK.
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
If you require SC clearance you will need to provide evidence of the below requirements.
Checks will be made against:
+ Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)
+ UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records
+ Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
+ Security Services records
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 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.

• A member of the Project Delivery Profession, graduate of the Project Leadership Programme, or demonstrating equivalent experience.
• Any suitable project management qualification, such as APM Project Professional Qualification, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner, or demonstrating equivalent experience.
Desirable Criteria
• Demonstrable experience of leading complex projects and programmes from initiation through to benefits realisation.
• Ability to demonstrate experience of setting up a project or programme delivery structure, including governance, resourcing, PPM tools and stakeholder management.
• Experience of building and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver in a range of contexts, including experience of working with digital and analytical experts.
• Demonstrate the ability to mix waterfall and Agile approaches and deploy PPM processes, controls and products proportionate to the operating environment.
• An understanding of trade policy or supply chains.
• Significant experience of team leadership.
Personal Attributes & Skills
• You should be an inclusive, assured and empowering leader with the ability to work at pace with senior stakeholders in the Department for International Trade and across government.
• You will be a collaborative leader with the ability to set direction and empower teams to deliver.
• You will also have an eye for detail and the ability to spot, resolve and escalate risks and issues.
• You should be able to forge new relationships across government, represent Economic Security and Supply Chain Resilience Directorate and seek opportunities to collaborate across DBT and government.

Alongside your salary of £59,450, Department for Business and Trade contributes £17,222 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.