Overview

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK's nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we\'ll achieve the extraordinary.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Key context

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has been formed to design, shape, procure and support nuclear submarines in the UK. This is work of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent.

Dreadnought is the replacement to the Vanguard class of submarines that deliver the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK\'s no 1 defence priority, having the capability at full operational readiness 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Dreadnought represents a significant step change in capability over the Vanguard class, moving into the Digital era. Harnessing the potential that the vast amounts of design, build and ILS data generated as part of the Dreadnought project is vital to enable the SDA to effectively support Dreadnought in-service. Digital Dreadnought for Support (DDFS) looks to harness and link all of this data together, creating a \"golden thread\" that is available to everyone who will operate or maintain Dreadnought in-service, enabling quicker and better decisions (data driven decisions) to be made.

Role

Reporting to the Dreadnought Supply and Support Team (DSST) Senior Support Manager the Digital Dreadnought for Support Solutions Architect Role will lead on the development of the detailed design solution development, gaining broad stakeholder endorsement to key design decisions and then lead on all aspects of delivery of implementation of this solution, with the objective that the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) is ready for when Dreadnought leave the Submarine Build Yard to commence its sea-trials.

The post holder will lead on all IKM / Digital Deliver aspects, including development and agreement of detailed design, development and/or procurement of any tools within the overall Information Architecture, and implementation of this solution across the submarine enterprise ensuring a secure and modern solution is provided to the end users allowing seamless access to all design and logistics information needed to support Dreadnought in-service.

The post holder will own the multi million pound budget for this project\'s delivery, manage the portfolio of contracts and contractors scope, manage the overall project delivery against the Performance, Cost and Time Envelope, taking action to mitigate and manage risk and opportunities. They will also manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team made up of MOD and Industry partners and also manage the interface with the customer and regulatory bodies as well as ensure the Dreadnought solution interfaces with wider MOD \"mega projects\" such as DEEAMS, BMFS and Lighthouse.

Role profile

To deliver the above we are recruiting for a Senior Enterprise Architect to join our forward thinking and progressive team based at Abbey Wood, Bristol, giving you a fantastic chance to take on a role as a key technology leader within the Dreadnought Supply and Support team (DSST), part of the wider Dreadnought Alliance.

You will need to be adept at managing multiple stakeholder relationships, as designs will require integration with solutions delivered across wider Defence. You will be able to develop and maintain relationships and reputation with a specialist stakeholder community, influencing them to align to a common architecture. This role is one of significant influence and requires an individual with the appetite for intellectual challenge and who is prepared to deliver leading edge technical solutions at pace.

To be successful as a Senior Enterprise Architect you must have recent demonstrable IT Senior Architect/IT Delivery experience at significant scale within a professional work environment. Regular attendance at your Duty Station (MOD Abbey Wood) is required as is travel to Barrow-in-Furness, Rolls Royce Derby and HMNB Clyde as part of your work with Industry and MOD stakeholders. Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application. Hybrid working supported by only as a mix combined with regular in office attendance and attendance at other sites (eg Travel required)

Recruitment process and requirements

If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com. We\'ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership

Technical skills

• Development and Implementation (as SWDN Level 4) - Practitioner
• Strategy, Architecture and Solution Design - Expert

The successful candidate will require experience of Stakeholder Management within a large organisation, experience of managing a multi million pound budget and successful delivery, at pace, of complex IT projects as well as strong written and communication skills and proven leadership abilities.

Essential Criteria for this role:

• Significant experience in leading the design and implementation of IT Solutions, Architecture and Design.
• Experience of Budget Management within an organisation (ideally MOD / Defence).
• Leadership Experience.
• Stakeholder Management Experience.

Desirable, but not Essential:

• Project Management Qualification is desirable.
• Agile Project Management (AgilePM) experience and Qualifications.

For existing Civil Servants applying for this vacancy, the application will be rejected by staff on their probationary period or who are on a personal improvement plan (PIP) or who are subject to disciplinary measures.

Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role.

Behaviours:

• Seeing the Big Picture - CSBC4
• Communicating and Influencing - CSBC3
• Delivering at Pace - CSBC4
• Leadership - CSBC3

Technical Competencies:

• Development and Implementation (as SWDN Level 4) - Practitioner
• Strategy, Architecture and Solution Design - Expert

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £66,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £19,120 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Discover My Benefits:

Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD:

https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/

This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.

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.

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 security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in a 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.