Defence Business Services Risk Manager
3 weeks ago
Job summary
Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference?�
Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence?�
Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK�s Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement.�
Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time.Our Mission � Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability.DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society.�
We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working.�
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.��
Come and join the DBS community today�
Job description
The Digital and Information Technology (DIT) Team has an exciting opportunity for a Risk Manager to join our close-knit and hard-working team.
The Risk Manager will support the Head of DIT and colleagues to identify and monitor risks to service delivery and respond to other issues that affect the Defence Business Services (DBS) Digital, Information and Technology Portfolio or DBS operational performance, reporting them to the DIT Strategy and Engagement Board.
The role supports the DBS Risk Manager in the implementation, communication and maintenance of the DBS Risk Strategy and the DBS Corporate Risk Register.
The Risk Manager is responsible for coordinating regularly reviews of the DIT Business Continuity Plans and preparing and taking part in business continuity exercises.
A key part of the role is to work collaboratively across DBS business areas and with Defence Digital colleagues to ensure that DBS�s dependencies on Defence Digital are monitored, reported and regularly discussed through a risk-based approach and escalated where appropriate.
Responsibilities
Risk Management
Identify risks and issues associated with the DBS Digital, Information and Technology (DIT) Portfolio or DBS operational performance on an initial and on-going basis.Document and report the risks, issues and mitigations within the DIT Risk Register, this role leads on ensuring the Risk Register is effectively reviewed with the business owners, updated and published.Escalate issues where appropriate to the DBS corporate level.Present a risk update monthly at the DIT Strategy and Engagement Board.��Support the DBS Risk Manager in their corporate capacity, including regular liaison.Take the lead on piloting new risk management software.Business Continuity
Oversee business continuity planning across the DBS DITSupport the business to develop and review their business impact assessments (BIAs) and business continuity plans (BCPs)Manage a central depository of DIT BIAs and BCPsProvide assurance to the DBS Business Continuity ManagerTest the robustness of business continuity plans.Prepare for and participate in DBS Business Continuity Scenario Workshops.Maintain a register of DIT Priority Services.Defence Digital Collaboration��
Work collaboratively across DBS business areas and with Defence Digital (DD) colleagues to ensure that DBS�s dependencies on DD are monitored, reported and regularly discussed through a risk-based approach.Lead on maintaining, updating and presenting operational and project risks through the DD Dependencies Tracker.Lead on the escalation of urgent issues that arise relating to DBS�s reliance on DD that impact on service delivery to DBS customers or project delivery.Lead on the organisation of and provide secretariate support to Bi-Monthly DD Dependencies Tracker Review Meetings.Jointly participate in monthly review dependencies meetings between DBS, DD and our Military HR delivery partner.When required lead on the development of the Information Service Plan (ISP) agreement between DBS and DD.����Team Working
Establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders.Work across organisational boundaries and encourage the application of best practice.Working as part of the DIT Business Support Team you will be required to work as part of the team and take on additional work as and when required to support colleagues in the DIT Business Management Team or wider DIT Teams.Representation
The Risk Manager will be required to attend and participate in regular meetings including:
Specified DBS governance and risk management meetings.Regularly presenting at DBS DIT Strategy and Engagement Board MeetingsProviding secretariate support, organising and participating in Defence Digital Dependencies Review MeetingsChairing monthly Risk Review Meetings with Grade 6 Team LeadersParticipating in Business Continuity WorkshopsOccasional travel to other DBS or MOD sites may be required.Person specification
Essential Experience
A strong communicator, both written and oral � including presentational skillsCompetent utilising Office 365 and Microsoft Office softwareStakeholder engagement with a range of stakeholders both within and outside your immediate team.Ability to balance the requirements of several stakeholders, their priorities and deadlines, with agility and diplomacy.Self-motivation to plan, develop and deliver significant pieces of work with light touch management.Desirable Experience
Experience of risk managementExperience of business continuity planningQualifications
Qualifications in Management of Risk would be desirable, if required training will be provided to gain qualifications - Management of Risk (MoR) Foundation and Practitioner Levels.�
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Communicating and InfluencingWorking TogetherManaging a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Communicating and InfluencingBenefits
Alongside your salary of �35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes �10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. An environment with flexible working options Monday-Friday�25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service (pro rata). In addition to 8 public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for the King's birthday�Hybrid working, where role permits�An opportunity to be considered for Reward & Recognition- �250-�5000 per year.��Family friendly policies including parental leave and adoption leave�Learning and development tailored to your role�Professional and personal development of skills�A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity�Minimum of 15 days special leave in a rolling 12 month period for volunteer reserve commitments�Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days per year��Allowances�
The post does not offer relocation expenses.�
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.�
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.�
Employment Hours�
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.�
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