Navy Command: Future Support Acquisition Programme Director

Job summary

The Directorate Navy Acquisition (DNA) manages the Navy�s major acquisition Programmes are grouped under one-star leadership (RN OF6 or SCS1) according to the capability being delivered and comprise of Future Support Acquisition (FSA), Ships Acquisition (SA), Equipment and Systems Acquisition (ESA), Commando Force (CF) and Defence Marine Service � Next Generation (DMS-NG).

Future Support Acquisition (FSA) is a crucial component of DNA and is the TLB�s Support Solution specialists responsible for three principal functions which shape and deliver the support acquisition portfolio:�

Future Support Strategic Planning;Future Support and Enablers Programme Delivery; and�In-Service Support Programme Sponsorship and Performance.�

Delivering these responsibilities, Deputy Director FSA (DD-FSA) is the Navy Command SME and policy lead for Support Solutions. The FSA vision is to provide the Royal Navy with world class commercial by design support, with solutions that are transformative, safe, highly effective, innovative and market leading.�

FSA is committed to be a psychologically safe, empowering and inclusive organisation, an enjoyable place to work and an integral part of the Directorate of Naval Acquisition, at the heart of Navy Command and Defence.

Leading Torpedo Capability Support Programme (TCSP) delivered by DE&S at Abbey Wood, the TCSP Prog Dir operates as a part of the FSA Equipment Support Programmes team.

The TCSP Programme Director role will work within FSA as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The Torpedo Capability Support Programme will provide sustainable maintenance, support and test equipment for torpedoes. It will deliver a value for money solution that includes the ability to incrementally upgrade the capability to maximise the availability, reliability, effectiveness, and safety of in-service torpedoes, with the flexibility to respond to evolving global requirements.

Programmes within the team present an opportunity to transform the equipment support capability, by employing new commercial and operating models within delivery agents, to pursue increased performance and enable higher platform availability.�

The TCSP Prog Dir will lead the programme providing direction and leadership for the development and delivery of strategic governance, including capability management, DLOD/User integration, business case assurance and approvals, dependency, risk and opportunity management, benefits planning and delivery tracking.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.

Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

Person specification

The key responsibilities of this role are:�

Exercise the SRO�s accountability for the delivery of TCSPBe the de-facto owner of the overall business change, act as the champion for the programmes, provide leadership and direction to the programme executive through life.Cascade vision and translate into delivery objectives for the TCSP team.Be the owner of the business case on behalf of the SRO, co-ordinate Business Case production by project teams and ensure appropriate specialist input and timing of approval through governance framework.Ensure appropriate governance is in place in accordance with departmental guidance and the project maintains its business focus, leading the programme to deliver the business case benefits and outcomes.Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and highlight need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate.Ensure effective communication with key project stakeholders and senior Sponsors / SRO, developing relationships with stakeholders within and outside of the project. Be aware of the broader business and project related interdependencies and ensures effective management of these interfaces.Identify and manage strategic risks and as necessary contribute to the wider programme risk management.

�As a Programme Director, we are looking for an individual who can preferably display a combination of the following skills/experience:

Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) competences.Association for Project Management QualificationsExperience/working knowledge and understanding of operational maritime support delivery, preferably within RN, MoD Delivery Agents or Naval Base environments.Understanding of Defence programmes, requirements management, assurance and approval processes.Competence and experience of Major Government Project and Programme management, preferably with APM-P / MSP Practitioner disciplines.

Behaviours

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

LeadershipSeeing the Big PictureCommunicating and InfluencingMaking Effective DecisionsDelivering at PaceChanging and Improving

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

Seeing the Big PictureChanging and Improving

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �67,820, Ministry of Defence contributes �19,647 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� servicePersonal & professional developmentAlternative working patterns for many rolesAccess to a confidential, professional support serviceDiscount schemesBicycle / season ticket loansEnhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leaveSpecial paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year

Our headquarters in Portsmouth also offers an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts, and other sporting facilities, a children�s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a shop and plenty of car parking spaces.��

In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.

An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be �on-the-job�, with the remaining �off-the-job� training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor�s degree, or a Master�s degree. Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.�

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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.

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