UK Ministry of Defence
AIRU Relativity Team Lead
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Team Lead in Relativity to join the Afghanistan Inquiry Response Unit (AIRU) within the Ministry of Defence. AIRU has been using the eDisclosure platform, Relativity as its primary system to respond to the multiple requests MOD receives from the Inquiry successfully for the past 18 months.
This is a role that will require the individual to operate at pace to ensure that the Department is meeting expectations set by the Inquiry. This role provides vital contributions to AIRU output and is an integral part of our delivery team to manage vast volumes of data and manage the flow of information and disclosure provided to the Independent Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Team on Relativity.
The role holder will help to develop internal expertise in Relativity and manage aspects of the application alongside the other members of the AIRU Relativity team. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of training and mentoring for staff across AIRU to increase usage of the platform. You will be the team leader for the Relativity and information management team, and responsible for maintaining a strong skill and knowledge base within AIRU to ensure that Relativity can be used effectively to support the team’s delivery to the Inquiry.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. There will be a requirement for in-office working at MOD Main Building 5 days a week due to the access required to the platform, but flexible working options such as compressed hours are available.
Job Description
Defence and Security Policy (DSP) has established a dedicated team to lead the MOD’s response to the Inquiry. This is a very high-profile area with strong Ministerial, senior official and military interest. Responding effectively is critical to ensuring public trust and it is essential we do so at pace to meet the ambition of the Chair whilst supporting our people.
The role will focus on supporting the Delivery team, who act as the interface between the MOD and the Inquiry. It will require engagement with cross-Department stakeholders at pace and close working with legal teams to ensure that the Department is responding to a wide range of requests from the Inquiry within tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and have strong information management skills in helping establish and maintain effective processes.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee the work conducted by staff across AIRU on the e-disclosure platform Relativity;
- Create complex workflows and support others in this capacity to deliver litigation related outcomes;
- Play a pivotal role in the disclosure process by creating processes and practices to follow on Relativity to increase usage, whilst ensuring compliance with MOD overarching policy;
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with legal colleagues to fulfil disclosure requirements;
- Drive forward capability building and knowledge sharing of Relativity across AIRU to increase efficiencies;
- Support team members in processing and preparing data for review;
- Support team members in the searching, reviewing and analysing of data on Relativity;
- Create, oversee and quality assure disclosure productions;
- Oversee and project manage the collation and ingestion of data into the platform;
- Line management for two HEO Relativity Managers in running the application and creating efficiencies for AIRU.
This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a AIRU Relativity Team Lead in the Afghanistan Inquiry Response Unit. Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to the the post existing for the duration of the Inquiry only. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end 23 months after that date. You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy.
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If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 23 months). At the end of the posting you will return to your previous MoD Business area. If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer. If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information.
If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan. At the end of the loan you will return to your home (OGD) department. If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information.
This appointment is offered on a fixed-term basis; however, there may be the possibility of an extension subject to business requirements.
Person Specification
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Essential Skills
- A strong skill set and knowledge of Relativity. If not, clear and relevant applicable skills and a willingness to learn and upskill in the role to develop the technical skills required to run the Relativity application.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage and improve bespoke processes.
- An ability to work at pace and under pressure to a high standard.
- Collaborative working with colleagues and stakeholder management in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Project management experience to track the multiple deadlines and competing work streams.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with legal teams and the legal environment.
- Familiarity with litigation support concepts.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- 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%
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.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
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. (250 Max)
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and Statement of suitability and the following:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour)
- Managing a Quality Service
Should a high volume of applications be received, sifting will be conducted on your CV and the lead behaviour of Delivering at Pace.
At interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour)
- Managing a Quality Service
At interview, applicants will be asked to provide examples of all the Success Profiles behaviours listed above.
Please note, feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
Strong candidates if unsuccessful for this post may still be considered for other similar roles. A reserve list will be held for 12 months, and reserve candidates may be contacted about similar roles during this time.
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
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