AddressThe post available is situated within the Deputy Chief Engineers area, a central and critical function, with responsibility for providing technical guidance, assessment, and support to all other elements of WSM, to ensure a safe, effective (performing) and resilient organisation.
Following onboarding and training, the successful candidate will contribute to a diverse range of tasks including: the setting of engineering standards; the maintenance of the warhead design intent; and for assuring compliance with systems engineering processes.
DNO WHD-WSM Configuration and Approvals Manager is an integral part of the Warhead Stockpile Management Team, and has responsibility for ensuring the cost effective, efficient and safe delivery of the in-service Trident nuclear warhead programme in accordance with acquisition principles, DNO Customer Supplier Agreements and MoD standards and regulations.
The job includes:
- Technical ownership of the nuclear warhead approval process; including the production, approval, distribution, configuration management and recording of nuclear weapon approvals to support the long-term use of in-service nuclear warheads.
- Technical review of the nuclear weapon modifications, providing technical justifications to the Nuclear Weapon Approving Authority (NWAA) regarding approval and rejection.
- Provide the technical secretariat function for the NWAA Approvals governance and committees including maintenance of the relevant engineering governance arrangements.
Person specification
Person specification:
- HNC / HND in a STEM discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Two year engineering experience, preferably within a nuclear or high hazard environment.
Person specification - desirable:
- Degree or equivalent in a STEM discipline.
- Experience working in the nuclear weapons programme with knowledge of policies and procedures across all life cycle phases.
- Experience with technical writing.
Candidates are not expected to meet all of the desirable criteria. The available role will provide opportunities to develop specialist nuclear and safety skills and an understanding of the UK and Defence Nuclear Enterprise. As such, candidates are expected to be proactive towards their own personal development and capable of demonstrating initiative.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Nuclear 4.2: Nuclear Weapon Systems and Components Concept, Assessment, Design for Modifications and Life Extensions
Benefits
Alongside your salary of 43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes 11,631 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, Experience and Technical skills.
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.
You will be required to supply us with an up-to date CV. These will be used to sift suitable candidates.
The CV will ask for your Job History, Qualifications and Past Skills and Experience.
You also have 1250 words for a Personal Statement, where you have the opportunity to show how you meet the requirements of the role.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Technical Skills:
- Nuclear 4.2: Nuclear Weapon Systems and Components Concept, Assessment, Design for Modifications and Life Extensions
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.
No application can be accepted after the closing date.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window) .
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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
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
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.
