DNO - Warhead In Service Stockpile Project Support Officer

The Warhead Stockpile Project Support Officer is primarily responsible for supporting the project managers within the In Service Stockpile team.
The post will assist the management of risk, issue, assumption and dependencys across the suite of projects. The post supports project managers in capture of project scope, management of change and assists the monthly drumbeat of project reporting.
There will also be an element of assistance with project schedules and if the successful candidate has no experience of schedule management training will be provided.
The role will support a range of projects reacting to the technical and operational needs of the DNO. Awareness and practical experience of working in the nuclear enterprise environment would be advantageous, however applications without this experience will be considered.The post sits within the Warhead Directorate, under the Stockpile Management division of DNO Warhead Delivery Team.
The Deputy Director Warhead Stockpile Management (WSM) has responsibility for maintaining safe, effective, performing, and available in-service nuclear warheads now and in the future.
The DD is the delegated Approval Authority for all UK nuclear weapon warheads and is responsible for delivering to customers those outputs specific to the nuclear weapons stockpile, including the introduction of the Mk4A TRES and Nuclear Warhead stockpile stewardship in support of the UK Strategic Deterrent and maintenance of Operation Relentless (Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD).
Person specification
Responsibilities

• The WSM Project Support Officer is primarily responsible for supporting project delivery within the WSM Programme.
• This includes assisting project scope definition, risk, issue, assumption and dependency management. The post will support the teams project managers so that outputs are delivered.
• The role will support the management and progress of change control notes that are raised to enable the delivery of project outputs.
• There will be a requirement for the role to perform basic project schedule management
• The role will support the team in the update of project information for the monthly drumbeat of reporting progress to the In Service Project Board.

Desirable Qualifications:

• APM Project Management fundamentals course or equivalent
• APM Project Risk Management Single Subject Certificate or equivalent

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of working in project environment.
• Experience of supporting multiple projects.
• Adopts a positive attitude to change and demonstrates flexibility to operational needs.

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

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Working Together

Benefits
Alongside your salary of 35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes 9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We truly believe that the MOD is a great place to work, and we offer a unique employee experience. We want to ensure that every single employee feels appreciated & fairly rewarded and offer the following additional benefits:

• Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes.
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days following 5 years service (+ 8 days bank and public holidays), with family friendly benefits including improved maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)
• Thank You Scheme
• Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA)
• Defence Discount Service
• Some of our sites have on-site gyms, restaurants, cafes, nurseries and more

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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Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown.
Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for the Behaviours and Experience sections in the appropriate competency style.
Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview
The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview.
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements.
You also have 250 words for a Personal Statement, where you have the opportunity to show how you meet the requirements of the role.
You have 250 words to answer the Behaviour (competency style).
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

• Working Together

At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing A Quality Service

Please note that due to the sensitivity of the role we can only accept UK Nationals and you will also be expected to achieve Developed Vetting clearance, above the normal clearance level expected for the MOD.
Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit.
No application can be accepted after the closing date.
Nationality Requirements - Further Information for Candidates

This post is classed as Reserved as per Civil Service Nationality Rules Section 3. In accordance with these rules, only UK nationals may be employed in reserved posts in the Civil Service 1 (Paragraph. 3.1).

UK National Definition
2.The definition of a UK National can be found at Paragraphs. 1.4-1.8 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules .
Dual Nationals
3.As per Paragraph. 1.41 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules :
a) Candidates with dual nationality are in principle eligible for employment in the Civil Service provided that they meet the requirements in relation to one oftheir nationalities i.e. UK National . They may not be eligible, however, for employment in certain reserved posts where additional nationality requirements are imposed.
Additional Restrictions for Reserved Posts
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a) departments and agencies are entitled to impose additionalrequirements in reserved posts if this is considered necessary. This could include . click apply for full job details