UK Ministry of Defence
Future Capabilities Project Manager
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MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9GB
Job Summary
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
The primary delivery location for this position is Corsham.
Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for UK nationals only.
This role is not suitable for Job share or part time hours owing to classified I.T. systems & access to sensitive information.
Job Description
At SDA, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Project Manager to join our Project Delivery Function. This role is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a team driving some of the UK’s most technically advanced and strategically critical defence programmes.
As a Project Manager, you will be central to delivering complex, high-impact projects that help shape the submarine capability. You’ll collaborate with defence experts, gaining valuable experience with technologies and unique challenges that will develop your skills and accelerate your career progression.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD), ensuring the timely delivery of effective information to support Front Line Commands and their personnel. You will be accountable for keeping projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with scope, contributing every day to one of the nation’s most strategically important defence missions.
- Supporting contract and procurement activities to ensure business needs are met efficiently.
- Coordinate and manage the facility’s project programme to ensure alignment with organisational goals and stakeholder requirements, maintaining coherence across all activities.
- Assisting in managing requirements, schedules, funding, documentation, and commercial approvals to enable successful project delivery.
- Verifying and progressing delivery of core project outputs, assessing quality and suitability of supplier deliverables.
- Managing risks and issues at the working level, coordinating inputs for higher-level risk reviews.
- Supporting business case submissions and ensuring compliance with governance and quality standards.
- Maintaining project schedules and liaising with project controls to ensure delivery within defined parameters.
- Promoting a positive, open, and no-blame culture that encourages learning from experience.
- Embedding governance and policy compliance throughout the team.
Reasonable Adjustments
We welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions. Due to the designated working area level for this role known as Information Protection Zone (IPZ) permission will need to be sought for any medical devices or assistive technology to be used in the IPZ. This is because the type of technology used is prohibited due to security. Permission is granted on a case by case basis and it is an essential function of the role to be able to work in the designated IPZ area.
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Please note, the working environment for this role is situated in an underground facility and therefore, for health & safety reasons the successful applicant must be physically able to climb thirteen flights of stairs in the event of an emergency.
Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by the SDA Recruitment Team. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com
Person specification
- Strong planning and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to understand and manage complex information.
- Experience in applying governance techniques, including effective management of project plans, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment.
- Exceptional organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- A proactive approach to personal development and continuous improvement
Essential Criteria:
- Previous experience of undertaking project management work. Ability to undertake and learn the necessary skills leading to APM PMQ.
- 2 A Levels Grades A*-D or equivalent
- 5 GCSE grades 9-4* to inc. Eng Lang & Maths (*or current/previous equivalent
Qualifications
- 2 A Levels Grades A*-D or equivalent
- 5 GCSE grades 9-4* to inc. Eng Lang & Maths (*or current/previous equivalent
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Controlling a Project - Supervised Practitioner
- Stakeholder Management - Supervised Practitioner
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £37,400, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,834 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%
Discover My Benefits: Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/
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This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles opens in a new window, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At Sift, you will be assessed against the following;
Experience:
- Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role. Please include Job History and Full Qualification Details.
Behaviours:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
Technical Competencies:
- Controlling a Project
- Stakeholder Management
At Interview, you will be assessed against the following;
Experience:
- Personal Statement/ Experience - The panel will ask questions about your personal statement. Exploring your Past Experiences, Key Achievements or Qualifications.
Technical Competencies:
- Controlling a Project
- Stakeholder Management
Please refer to the Technical Skills Framework and Behaviour document attached.
The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Developed Vetting (DV).
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. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from
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