Job Title : Army Business Support Lead
Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Details: Army Business Support Lead | UK Ministry of Defence
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About the job
Royal School of Artillery, Larkhill, SP4 8QT.
Here at Larkhill we are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week).
Job Summary
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
The Royal School of Artillery(RSA) is the Royal Artillery Centre of Excellence and plays a key role in the development of Royal Artillery procedures and the continued training to deliver trained and motivated service personnel capable of operating the latest artillery systems. As well as teaching 100s of students per year we have around 650 Military and Civil Service personnel.
A vacancy has arisen within the Royal School of Artillery for a motivated and driven individual to join the headquarters, to deliver business support to the headquarters team and wider ranging customers, and is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the team at Larkhill, where the Army trains all of its Artillery Soldiers and Officers. As the Business Support lead, you will be involved in a wide range of interesting areas of work, delivering challenging and varied business support workstreams.
Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you! We actively encourage and welcome enquiries about the position.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The Business Support Lead is responsible for the delivery of the Business Support function to the Royal School of Artillery throughout the initiation, implementation and benefits realisation of business change initiatives and includes:
Perform a cradle to grave function for all new initiatives requiring financial approval
Act as the first point-of-contact for all RSA personnel engaging in business change activities providing procedural advice and guidance with specific focus on Simulation and Innovation
Assist with the production of project related documentation such as the Statement of Requirement and Business Case, and to ensure best practice across RSA
Collaborate closely with Land Warfare Centre (LWC) finance staff to ensure conformity to spending rules and approval processes for all RSA requests for funding
Track and produce statistical data in relation to RSA finances in collaboration with LWC Salisbury Plain Shared Services Team
Engage with Army Commercial to seek advice and ensure RSA adhere to all policy regarding procurement and contracting
Monitor the benefits provided and assist the Business Support Manager through the implementation of benefits realisation by contributing towards the collection and analysis of data used for measurement against the Benefits Realisation Plan
Monitor and record all activity/progress on the Business Support Wing project and business case trackers
Contribute towards the collective knowledge and lessons learnt across the RSA on change processes, project management and related subjects
Link with the LWC Programme Management Office (PMO) sharing information as appropriate and seeking their expertise as required
Perform Low Value Purchasing Manager roles and responsibilities; including: issuing of cards, Letters of delegation and uplifts, ensuring due diligence and in accordance with policy
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 employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in attendance. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another MOD workplace, 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). DBS cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Benefits
The Business Support Lead is responsible for the delivery of the Business Support function to the Royal School of Artillery throughout the initiation, implementation and benefits realisation of business change initiatives and includes:
Perform a cradle to grave function for all new initiatives requiring financial approval
Act as the first point-of-contact for all RSA personnel engaging in business change activities providing procedural advice and guidance with specific focus on Simulation and Innovation
Assist with the production of project related documentation such as the Statement of Requirement and Business Case, and to ensure best practice across RSA
Collaborate closely with Land Warfare Centre (LWC) finance staff to ensure conformity to spending rules and approval processes for all RSA requests for funding
Track and produce statistical data in relation to RSA finances in collaboration with LWC Salisbury Plain Shared Services Team
Engage with Army Commercial to seek advice and ensure RSA adhere to all policy regarding procurement and contracting
Monitor the benefits provided and assist the Business Support Manager through the implementation of benefits realisation by contributing towards the collection and analysis of data used for measurement against the Benefits Realisation Plan
Monitor and record all activity/progress on the Business Support Wing project and business case trackers
Contribute towards the collective knowledge and lessons learnt across the RSA on change processes, project management and related subjects
Link with the LWC Programme Management Office (PMO) sharing information as appropriate and seeking their expertise as required
Perform Low Value Purchasing Manager roles and responsibilities; including: issuing of cards, Letters of delegation and uplifts, ensuring due diligence and in accordance with policy
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 employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in attendance. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another MOD workplace, 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). DBS cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Person specification
We are looking for a Business Support Lead with excellent communication and influencing skills and the ability to collaborate with customers and stakeholders to deliver against various change initiatives, goals and targets.
Essential
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to respond quickly to new demands and, managing competing priorities and tasks
Competent in the use of Microsoft IT applications
Desirable
Previous EPC/CP&F/Financial Skills would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
Previous Financial Planning experience (Military or Civilian)
Experience in the support to Business Change arena.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Delivering at Pace
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
The Army 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 Army Civil Servants Include
25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
Highly competitive pension scheme
Personal and professional development of skills
Alternative working patterns for many roles
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
Enhanced parental and adoption leave
6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
Learning and Development opportunities tailored to your role
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 a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
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.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At application you will be asked to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating the skills and experience listed in the Person specification above, including any key responsibilities, achievements and relevant transferable skills. You will also be tested against the following behaviours –
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours –
Communicating and Influencing |
Country: United Kingdom
