Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field such as mechanical, electronic, aerospace, or software engineering.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Airworthiness Competence Set - ACS1 Core Function

Benefits

• Alongside your salary of £61,630, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,854 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• 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 average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus public holidays

Subject to MOD policy and annual review, this post is likely to attract a Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). Please note that this post does not automatically receive the RRA as this is a discretionary allowance and the post holder must meet the eligibility criteria.

RRA will not start on your commencement date.

Once you have met the requirements to be assessed as SQEP and you have been provided with a Letter of Delegation (LoD), you will be considered for RRA. The RRA Panel meet 4 times a year, so there can be a delay between being assessed as SQEP and getting the 1st payment.

RRA is reviewed annually, and whilst there is considerable support to keep it, it can be removed. The current value is £5,000 per year, paid monthly; again this is subject to annual review.

The MAA will encourage and support your Continued Professional Development. Training and development opportunities will be provided relevant to your role once in post. The role will include opportunities for overseas travel and engagement with our international partners, particularly within NATO.

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must submit your application by 23:55 on the closing date.

The initial application will consist of your CV and statement of suitability.

If this interests you, click on the link to apply and submit your CV which demonstrates your Career History, Qualifications and Key Achievements.

A statement of suitability is also required (no longer than 750 words) which demonstrates the below criteria;

Essential Criteria

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field such as mechanical, electronic, aerospace, or software engineering, or system safety is essential.
• To meet the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. If you are not yet CEng, you will be expected to achieve it within 12 months, with full support provided.

Desirable Criteria

• A master's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field such as electronic, aerospace, or software engineering, or system safety is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of the MAA Regulatory Publications.
• Have had recent engineering experience with military aircraft or employed in their support.
• Experience in Engineering Project Management.

Once submitted your application will be acknowledged by the Government Recruitment Service.

A panel will then assess your application (CV and statement of suitability) to see if you are a good match for the role.

Failure to address any or all of the Essential/Desirable criteria specified in the advert may affect your application.

Sift results are expected to be released