SDA Planning and Scheduling Lead -

Details

Reference number

303422

Salary

£52,500 – £57,500

per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.

Job grade

Other

Professional I

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD – Submarine Delivery Agency

Type of role

Project Delivery

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Location

HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BG

About the job

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 UKs nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UKs continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.

As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to whether thats alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together well achieve the extraordinary.

Job description

Are you a Planning and Scheduling professional with the desire to work on sophisticated, perennial and high-volume defence programmes? If so, the SDA have an incredible opportunity for you to lead our Schedule Management Group (SMG) at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth.

As Planning and Scheduling Lead, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering valuable projects and services to scope, on budget, on time and aligned with organisational vision. You will drive consistency and standardisation across your directorate, implementing strategic direction and providing expert guidance on complex issues across a range of contexts.

As Lead, you will deliver technical training, coach personnel and help to support the build and sustainment of SMGs capabilities. Due to the nature of this work, leadership and working with stakeholders is critical to success. Therefore, you will be required to uphold strong relationships and provide subject matter expertise to SDA teams, our contractors and the wider nuclear enterprise.

In the SDA, continuous professional development is actively encouraged. You will have access to defined upskilling policies, APM qualifications, routes to ChPP and support to prosper. The SDA operate a hybrid working environment with an expectation to attend site a minimum of 2 days per week, according to business need/team. Initially, you will be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with your team, role and the environment. When attending site, your primary place of work will be HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BG. Described as the Oceans Gate, Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe offering tangible exposure to our projects and an excellent work/life balance.

Please be advised that due to the nature of security, these roles are reserved for sole UK Nationals only.

Responsibilities

Leading the planning and scheduling discipline in a Project and Programme environment, driving maturity, consistency, and standardisation across the directorate you are responsible for.
Responsible for the implementation of strategic direction driven by senior management across the SDA directorates.
Provision of expert scheduling advice and guidance on complex / novel scheduling issues.
Engaging with the Project Delivery function and wider team to understand and establish the demand for P&S activity.
Support the build and sustainment of the SMG capability including delivery of technical training and guiding / coaching of suitably qualified and experienced people.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Experience leading planners & schedulers in a complex Project/Programme environment, with a proven track record of implementing Planning & Scheduling methodologies, with experience of shaping and/or influencing policy and strategy
Experience of leading Project Change and the impact of change on the schedule and planning artefacts.
Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 Planning software or other leading planning software.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Setting the Project/programme Context – Expert
Controlling a Project – Expert
Leadership CSBC4
Changing and Improving CSBC4

Benefits

25 days annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
Support for progression
Huge range of discounts
Volunteering days
Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here youll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information
More information can be found below:

SDA benefits: https://bit.ly/3ne9QTm
Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills

Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

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.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

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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).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.