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Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
About DIO
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Job description
Security Services Group (SSG) provides specialist security advice, compliance and assurance to areas of the public sector that require the highest levels of security protection. SSG is the Governments expert provider specialising in design, installation and maintenance of both custom in-house security systems and highly accredited commercial products on the government estate.
Working as part of a 230-person team, we provide full life support services to UK Defence and Government sites throughout the UK and overseas.
Can you support MOD with securing some of the countries most important buildings and locations? We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a project manager in the SSGs Defence Nuclear Organisation support team which has its main office at AWE Aldermaston.
The position advertised will deliver support in relation to the installation and maintenance of security systems, providing a professional, efficient, and cost-effective service to the customer.
The position can be based at AWE Aldermaston or Shrivenham Defence Academy and will work on UK Government sites throughout the Reading region.
Project managers based at AWE Aldermaston will be eligible for the Market Skills Allowance @ £1800 per year in addition to salary.
Person specification
The DNO PM will provide a customer interface and represent SSG at high level external meetings; they will:
Undertake discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers and Client Security Officers for Key Project and Maintenance accounts
Lead (Line Manage) SSG Skill Zone security technicians and sub-contractors to deliver the project and maintenance contracts to time, quality and cost
Provide full financial management; estimating, job costing, invoicing and budget management, preparing clear and detailed financial breakdown reports to the Regional Team Leader
Be able to interpret and develop SSG Operations and external client requirements, working to support the team to deliver functional solutions
Have a working knowledge of British, European and Government Standards relating to security together with knowledge of QA and H&S policies
Participate in SSGs (DNO team) on-call rota
Bespoke system training will be provided.
Work is predominately at SSG Customer sites in the Reading geographic region, travelling accordingly across the region to multiple Governmental and Military sites.
You may be provided with a non-liveried company vehicle to work in your region and with personal use (eligible for taxable benefit). Where applicable, the following allowances are payable in addition to basic salary: travel time (where travel is external to core hours), on-call allowance, recall-to-duty allowance, environmental (Radiation) allowance, travel and subsistence package when working out of your region and overtime.
Other benefits include:
Access to Defence Discount Service
Specsavers eye test vouchers
Access to the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) (fees apply)
Access to the Civil Service Club in London (fees apply)
Continuous professional development within the security field
Laptop and mobile phone
In addition, due to operational requirements, there will be a necessity for detached duty to other SSG regions (in the UK or possibly overseas) or be required to stay overnight at sites that are unsuitable distances from home address.
Further information can be obtained on enquiry.
Desirable Experience & Skills:
Membership: Engineering Council
Membership: Security Institute
Qualification: HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Qualification: NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
Qualification: ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
Qualification: A recognised qualification in Project Management
Environmental Factors:
The applicant may be required to undertake occasional work within Radiological and Explosive Storage areas.
Licences
Driving a vehicle is a requirement of the job; project managers are provided with a vehicle to attend multiple customer sites which are remote and not accessible by public transport. Project manager also participate in SSGs 24/7 On Call Rota.
Qualifications
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
£9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Alternative working practices such as working from home.
- Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
- 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.
- Enhanced Parental Leave.
- Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.
- Alternative working practices such as working from home.
- Allowances
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
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.
Employment Hours:
The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered.
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Selection process details
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.
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, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
At application you will be assessed against the following:
Behaviours:
Career History, Delivering at a Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Personal Statement
Experience:
Career Information:
Job History, Previous Skills & Experience, Full Qualification details
Personal Statement:
A working knowledge of managing installations or installing/maintaining data / IP networks.
Knowledge of security system installations (IDS, VSS, AACS, PIDS).
Self-motivation, management and prioritisation of workload and able to work independently.
A passion for customer service and a willingness to learn and drive self-development.
Licences: Full Driving Licence
Driving a vehicle is a requirement of the job; project managers are provided with a vehicle to attend multiple customer sites which are remote and not accessible by public transport. Project manager also participate in SSGs 24/7 On Call Rota.
Qualifications:
A Recognised, relevant Engineering background, Engineering Apprenticeship and/or Engineering qualifications, i.e. Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems, Video Surveillance Systems and Access Control Systems.
Technical:
SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Electronic Security Installation Practitioner
SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Physical Security Installation Awareness
At interview you will be assessed against the above PLUS the following:
Behaviours:
Communicating and Influencing, Leadership
We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn’t always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order.
To assist with your application please find attached below:
- DIO Candiate Information Guide
- DIO Candidate Information Guide Accessible Version
- SSG Functional Competence Framework
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Steve Gore
- Email : stephen.gore100@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : 07824 433958
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-DIOResourcing@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Applicants should monitor their Civil Service Jobs application centre regularly for updates.
Some of MoDs Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) changed from 3 February 2014. Those TACOS changes applied to Broader Banded and Skill Zone staff who were new recruits to MoD or who were appointed to a post on substantive promotion, progression or advancement. On the same basis, the TACOS for Departmental Retained Grades changed with effect from 01 September 2014. The document attached to this advertisement provides more information.
All employees joining MOD 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.
Any move to Ministry of Defence 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 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please contact the DIO Enhanced Recruitment Team on DBSCivPers-DIOResourcing@mod.gov.uk
Complaints
Please be aware that the selection and interviewing of applicants is the responsibility of the Recruiting Line Manager (RLM) and not the Defence Business Services (DBS) Resourcing team. DBS do not play any part in the selection and interview process.
Therefore, if you wish to discuss your feedback, or you are dissatisfied with your markings, you should in the first instance raise this with the Recruiting Line Manager of the vacancy.
If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address:
Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, PO Box 38, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7NU
If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address:
Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ
Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk
Cabinet Office Fraud Checks
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 had their employment continued. Any applicant whose details are found to be held on the IFD will be refused employment
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Travel Costs
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Nationality Statement
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 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.
Smoke-Free Working Environment Policy
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 by 31st December 2022. 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.
