Defence Digital -Data Governance Manager Location - Main Building, London, MOD Corsham Salary - £44,590 Job summary Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Working at Defence Digital Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Join us at Defence Digital as a Data Governance Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring our data remains secure, accurate, and compliant whilst supporting our mission. You will lead stakeholder management initiatives, develop robust policies, and provide essential assurance across our data landscape. The Data Governance Manager position represents a critical role in maintaining the integrity, security, and compliance of our extensive data assets. This position requires an individual who can effectively manage stakeholder relationships across diverse teams whilst developing and implementing comprehensive data governance policies across Defence. You'll provide assurance through robust monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring our data management practices meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with technical teams, business units, and senior leadership to establish data governance frameworks that support Pan-Defence strategic objectives. Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive data governance policies and procedures Manage relationships with key stakeholders across multiple business areas Provide assurance through monitoring and evaluation of data governance practices Lead policy writing initiatives for data management and compliance This role aligns to the Data Governance manager on the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. For more information follow this link Data Governance Manager Person specification To be successful in this role you will bring a strong operational understanding of data quality, coupled with the ability to communicate compelling analytical insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. You will demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, leveraging digital technologies to enhance analytical capabilities, and managing analysis throughout the product lifecycle, including risk identification and coaching. A user-centric approach is essential, with the ability to strategically address evolving user needs and navigate political implications. You will possess advanced skills in data verification and validation, influence senior stakeholders on data approaches, and effectively work within constraints, including security and privacy considerations, while championing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Application When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below: Essential Criteria Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building Proven ability in policy writing and development Knowledge of data governance principles and assurance processes Strong communication and analytical skills Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced parental and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms A highly competitive pension scheme. Discover my benefits for more information Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing - Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD 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. 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 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring your CV highlights your relevance to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification above. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) and it is vital that this includes evidence of the Essential Criteria . Your CV and personal statement will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview. Interview At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Seeing the bigger picture Making effective decisions Communicating and influencing Leadership Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance . click apply for full job details
Jul 13, 2025
Full time
Defence Digital -Data Governance Manager Location - Main Building, London, MOD Corsham Salary - £44,590 Job summary Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Working at Defence Digital Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Join us at Defence Digital as a Data Governance Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring our data remains secure, accurate, and compliant whilst supporting our mission. You will lead stakeholder management initiatives, develop robust policies, and provide essential assurance across our data landscape. The Data Governance Manager position represents a critical role in maintaining the integrity, security, and compliance of our extensive data assets. This position requires an individual who can effectively manage stakeholder relationships across diverse teams whilst developing and implementing comprehensive data governance policies across Defence. You'll provide assurance through robust monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring our data management practices meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with technical teams, business units, and senior leadership to establish data governance frameworks that support Pan-Defence strategic objectives. Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive data governance policies and procedures Manage relationships with key stakeholders across multiple business areas Provide assurance through monitoring and evaluation of data governance practices Lead policy writing initiatives for data management and compliance This role aligns to the Data Governance manager on the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. For more information follow this link Data Governance Manager Person specification To be successful in this role you will bring a strong operational understanding of data quality, coupled with the ability to communicate compelling analytical insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. You will demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, leveraging digital technologies to enhance analytical capabilities, and managing analysis throughout the product lifecycle, including risk identification and coaching. A user-centric approach is essential, with the ability to strategically address evolving user needs and navigate political implications. You will possess advanced skills in data verification and validation, influence senior stakeholders on data approaches, and effectively work within constraints, including security and privacy considerations, while championing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Application When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below: Essential Criteria Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building Proven ability in policy writing and development Knowledge of data governance principles and assurance processes Strong communication and analytical skills Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced parental and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms A highly competitive pension scheme. Discover my benefits for more information Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing - Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD 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. 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 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring your CV highlights your relevance to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification above. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) and it is vital that this includes evidence of the Essential Criteria . Your CV and personal statement will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview. Interview At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Seeing the bigger picture Making effective decisions Communicating and influencing Leadership Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance . click apply for full job details
Defence Digital -Data Governance Manager Location - Main Building, London, MOD Corsham Salary - £44,590 Job summary Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Working at Defence Digital Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Join us at Defence Digital as a Data Governance Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring our data remains secure, accurate, and compliant whilst supporting our mission. You will lead stakeholder management initiatives, develop robust policies, and provide essential assurance across our data landscape. The Data Governance Manager position represents a critical role in maintaining the integrity, security, and compliance of our extensive data assets. This position requires an individual who can effectively manage stakeholder relationships across diverse teams whilst developing and implementing comprehensive data governance policies across Defence. You'll provide assurance through robust monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring our data management practices meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with technical teams, business units, and senior leadership to establish data governance frameworks that support Pan-Defence strategic objectives. Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive data governance policies and procedures Manage relationships with key stakeholders across multiple business areas Provide assurance through monitoring and evaluation of data governance practices Lead policy writing initiatives for data management and compliance This role aligns to the Data Governance manager on the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. For more information follow this link Data Governance Manager Person specification To be successful in this role you will bring a strong operational understanding of data quality, coupled with the ability to communicate compelling analytical insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. You will demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, leveraging digital technologies to enhance analytical capabilities, and managing analysis throughout the product lifecycle, including risk identification and coaching. A user-centric approach is essential, with the ability to strategically address evolving user needs and navigate political implications. You will possess advanced skills in data verification and validation, influence senior stakeholders on data approaches, and effectively work within constraints, including security and privacy considerations, while championing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Application When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below: Essential Criteria Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building Proven ability in policy writing and development Knowledge of data governance principles and assurance processes Strong communication and analytical skills Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced parental and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms A highly competitive pension scheme. Discover my benefits for more information Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing - Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD 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. 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 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring your CV highlights your relevance to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification above. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) and it is vital that this includes evidence of the Essential Criteria . Your CV and personal statement will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview. Interview At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Seeing the bigger picture Making effective decisions Communicating and influencing Leadership Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance . click apply for full job details
Jul 12, 2025
Full time
Defence Digital -Data Governance Manager Location - Main Building, London, MOD Corsham Salary - £44,590 Job summary Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Working at Defence Digital Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Join us at Defence Digital as a Data Governance Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring our data remains secure, accurate, and compliant whilst supporting our mission. You will lead stakeholder management initiatives, develop robust policies, and provide essential assurance across our data landscape. The Data Governance Manager position represents a critical role in maintaining the integrity, security, and compliance of our extensive data assets. This position requires an individual who can effectively manage stakeholder relationships across diverse teams whilst developing and implementing comprehensive data governance policies across Defence. You'll provide assurance through robust monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring our data management practices meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with technical teams, business units, and senior leadership to establish data governance frameworks that support Pan-Defence strategic objectives. Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive data governance policies and procedures Manage relationships with key stakeholders across multiple business areas Provide assurance through monitoring and evaluation of data governance practices Lead policy writing initiatives for data management and compliance This role aligns to the Data Governance manager on the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. For more information follow this link Data Governance Manager Person specification To be successful in this role you will bring a strong operational understanding of data quality, coupled with the ability to communicate compelling analytical insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. You will demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, leveraging digital technologies to enhance analytical capabilities, and managing analysis throughout the product lifecycle, including risk identification and coaching. A user-centric approach is essential, with the ability to strategically address evolving user needs and navigate political implications. You will possess advanced skills in data verification and validation, influence senior stakeholders on data approaches, and effectively work within constraints, including security and privacy considerations, while championing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Application When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below: Essential Criteria Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building Proven ability in policy writing and development Knowledge of data governance principles and assurance processes Strong communication and analytical skills Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced parental and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms A highly competitive pension scheme. Discover my benefits for more information Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing - Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD 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. 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 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring your CV highlights your relevance to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification above. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) and it is vital that this includes evidence of the Essential Criteria . Your CV and personal statement will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview. Interview At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Seeing the bigger picture Making effective decisions Communicating and influencing Leadership Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance . click apply for full job details
Defence Digital - Lead Product Manager About the job Job summary Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital! Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As Lead Product Managers, you will be at the forefront of delivering the right capabilities to support the UK's Defence strategy. You will own the life cycle of your product, ensuring it aligns with Defence priorities and delivers maximum operational value. Your responsibilities will include ensuring your team understands and executes tasks of the highest priority, optimising resources to maximise their impact, and collaborating directly with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. In this role, you will also mentor and coach junior Product Managers, supporting their development and building expertise across the organisation. With potential oversight of complex products or larger teams, you will play a key role in maintaining stakeholder alignment and delivering innovative, mission-critical outcomes that strengthen the UK's Defence capabilities. Responsibilities: Provide information needed to enable users to make the most of the products its life cycle, e.g. ensure service management has timely access to product and information so they can support it. Develop and execute product strategy that keeps key stakeholders informed, aligns to product vision, and ensure customer value is prioritised. Balancing resources between teams to ensure the overall outcomes are aligned to product vision and use of resources are optimised to deliver best value. Work with the problem owner to ensure problem is fully understood and product solution meets their needs. Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement of the delivery team. Person specification We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Lead Product Managers to enhance our Product Management team. The ideal candidates will be adaptable, perceptive, and comfortable working in a fast paced and complex environment. You will have experience working in hybrid delivery environments where Agile interfaces with other methodologies such as Waterfall, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively and reach pragmatic compromises. A clear understanding of the distinction between product development and bespoke customisation is essential, along with proven experience in strategic planning, product ownership, and maintaining a strong user-focused approach. The successful candidates will also be trained as service assessors to participate in both internal and cross-government service assessments. When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below: Explain how you manage competing deadlines while keeping your team engaged, motivated, and aligned with key priorities. Describe how you applied Digital Service principles to maximise value delivery and operational efficiency. Explain how you have used data analytics to inform and prioritise product features within an Agile delivery framework. Proven ability to build consensus and drive strategic decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups. Benefits Alongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life. Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought. A pension scheme which secures your future. Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years. Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments. Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore. Professional Framework Statement Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group. Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing: Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD 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 employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. 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). The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. This post is working 37 hours per week. The post can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. Please note that there will be regular travel required to other sites. 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 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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Jul 12, 2025
Full time
Defence Digital - Lead Product Manager About the job Job summary Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital! Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As Lead Product Managers, you will be at the forefront of delivering the right capabilities to support the UK's Defence strategy. You will own the life cycle of your product, ensuring it aligns with Defence priorities and delivers maximum operational value. Your responsibilities will include ensuring your team understands and executes tasks of the highest priority, optimising resources to maximise their impact, and collaborating directly with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. In this role, you will also mentor and coach junior Product Managers, supporting their development and building expertise across the organisation. With potential oversight of complex products or larger teams, you will play a key role in maintaining stakeholder alignment and delivering innovative, mission-critical outcomes that strengthen the UK's Defence capabilities. Responsibilities: Provide information needed to enable users to make the most of the products its life cycle, e.g. ensure service management has timely access to product and information so they can support it. Develop and execute product strategy that keeps key stakeholders informed, aligns to product vision, and ensure customer value is prioritised. Balancing resources between teams to ensure the overall outcomes are aligned to product vision and use of resources are optimised to deliver best value. Work with the problem owner to ensure problem is fully understood and product solution meets their needs. Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement of the delivery team. Person specification We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Lead Product Managers to enhance our Product Management team. The ideal candidates will be adaptable, perceptive, and comfortable working in a fast paced and complex environment. You will have experience working in hybrid delivery environments where Agile interfaces with other methodologies such as Waterfall, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively and reach pragmatic compromises. A clear understanding of the distinction between product development and bespoke customisation is essential, along with proven experience in strategic planning, product ownership, and maintaining a strong user-focused approach. The successful candidates will also be trained as service assessors to participate in both internal and cross-government service assessments. When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below: Explain how you manage competing deadlines while keeping your team engaged, motivated, and aligned with key priorities. Describe how you applied Digital Service principles to maximise value delivery and operational efficiency. Explain how you have used data analytics to inform and prioritise product features within an Agile delivery framework. Proven ability to build consensus and drive strategic decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups. Benefits Alongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life. Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought. A pension scheme which secures your future. Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years. Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments. Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore. Professional Framework Statement Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group. Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing: Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD 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 employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. 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). The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. This post is working 37 hours per week. The post can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. Please note that there will be regular travel required to other sites. 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 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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Defence Digital -Data Governance Manager Location - Main Building, London, MOD Corsham Salary - £44,590 Job summary Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Working at Defence Digital Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Join us at Defence Digital as a Data Governance Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring our data remains secure, accurate, and compliant whilst supporting our mission. You will lead stakeholder management initiatives, develop robust policies, and provide essential assurance across our data landscape. The Data Governance Manager position represents a critical role in maintaining the integrity, security, and compliance of our extensive data assets. This position requires an individual who can effectively manage stakeholder relationships across diverse teams whilst developing and implementing comprehensive data governance policies across Defence. You'll provide assurance through robust monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring our data management practices meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with technical teams, business units, and senior leadership to establish data governance frameworks that support Pan-Defence strategic objectives. Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive data governance policies and procedures Manage relationships with key stakeholders across multiple business areas Provide assurance through monitoring and evaluation of data governance practices Lead policy writing initiatives for data management and compliance This role aligns to the Data Governance manager on the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. For more information follow this link Data Governance Manager Person specification To be successful in this role you will bring a strong operational understanding of data quality, coupled with the ability to communicate compelling analytical insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. You will demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, leveraging digital technologies to enhance analytical capabilities, and managing analysis throughout the product lifecycle, including risk identification and coaching. A user-centric approach is essential, with the ability to strategically address evolving user needs and navigate political implications. You will possess advanced skills in data verification and validation, influence senior stakeholders on data approaches, and effectively work within constraints, including security and privacy considerations, while championing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Application When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below: Essential Criteria Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building Proven ability in policy writing and development Knowledge of data governance principles and assurance processes Strong communication and analytical skills Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced parental and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms A highly competitive pension scheme. Discover my benefits for more information Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing - Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD 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. 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 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring your CV highlights your relevance to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification above. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) and it is vital that this includes evidence of the Essential Criteria . Your CV and personal statement will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview. Interview At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Seeing the bigger picture Making effective decisions Communicating and influencing Leadership Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance . click apply for full job details
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
Defence Digital -Data Governance Manager Location - Main Building, London, MOD Corsham Salary - £44,590 Job summary Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Working at Defence Digital Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Join us at Defence Digital as a Data Governance Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring our data remains secure, accurate, and compliant whilst supporting our mission. You will lead stakeholder management initiatives, develop robust policies, and provide essential assurance across our data landscape. The Data Governance Manager position represents a critical role in maintaining the integrity, security, and compliance of our extensive data assets. This position requires an individual who can effectively manage stakeholder relationships across diverse teams whilst developing and implementing comprehensive data governance policies across Defence. You'll provide assurance through robust monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring our data management practices meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with technical teams, business units, and senior leadership to establish data governance frameworks that support Pan-Defence strategic objectives. Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive data governance policies and procedures Manage relationships with key stakeholders across multiple business areas Provide assurance through monitoring and evaluation of data governance practices Lead policy writing initiatives for data management and compliance This role aligns to the Data Governance manager on the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. For more information follow this link Data Governance Manager Person specification To be successful in this role you will bring a strong operational understanding of data quality, coupled with the ability to communicate compelling analytical insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. You will demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, leveraging digital technologies to enhance analytical capabilities, and managing analysis throughout the product lifecycle, including risk identification and coaching. A user-centric approach is essential, with the ability to strategically address evolving user needs and navigate political implications. You will possess advanced skills in data verification and validation, influence senior stakeholders on data approaches, and effectively work within constraints, including security and privacy considerations, while championing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Application When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below: Essential Criteria Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building Proven ability in policy writing and development Knowledge of data governance principles and assurance processes Strong communication and analytical skills Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced parental and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms A highly competitive pension scheme. Discover my benefits for more information Learning & Development In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing - Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD 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. 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 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. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring your CV highlights your relevance to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification above. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) and it is vital that this includes evidence of the Essential Criteria . Your CV and personal statement will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview. Interview At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours: Seeing the bigger picture Making effective decisions Communicating and influencing Leadership Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance . click apply for full job details
Defence Business Services (DBS) Senior DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025 Reference number: 387622 Salary: £44,590 - £55,990 Per annum (pro rata) DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £44,590, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Location Centurion Building - Gosport PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North - Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX Tomlinson House - Blackpool FY5 3WP About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will lead a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you will provide senior DevOps engineering skills and leadership of a small DevOps team of data modellers and OAS technical specialists, who provide business enhancement to a major reporting service within the MoD. You will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for DevChg of the IT capabilities used for AFVS. The role is primarily to lead the full software delivery lifecycle of change and incident resolution of the MI Reporting Platform Database, currently OAS, with a DevOps and agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Your responsibilities in this role. Mentoring and providing practical support for other team members on all areas of the OAS product and related technical matters. Service Operational support of a large enterprise reporting application, working within an ITIL aligned service management framework. As part of a resolver team for OAS incidents, respond efficiently and effectively to service tickets raised, as well as ensuring the team is managing the ticket workload. Undertake service improvements with fully documented responses to new business requirements, problem remediation and improvement activities. Develop full software capabilities within OAS with full testing and deployment, making use of agile methodologies. Represent and champion the AFVS Analytics business area in technical meetings and discussions with the Contractor, product vendor and other MoD departments. Collaborate closely with the Contractor resources and technical teams to ensure coherent and effective solutions are developed and support routine monitoring activities. Build, maintain, and review technical design documentation for the reporting platform, applying appropriate standards and ensuring high service quality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £44,590.00-£55,990.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 387622
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Defence Business Services (DBS) Senior DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025 Reference number: 387622 Salary: £44,590 - £55,990 Per annum (pro rata) DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £44,590, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Location Centurion Building - Gosport PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North - Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX Tomlinson House - Blackpool FY5 3WP About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will lead a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you will provide senior DevOps engineering skills and leadership of a small DevOps team of data modellers and OAS technical specialists, who provide business enhancement to a major reporting service within the MoD. You will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for DevChg of the IT capabilities used for AFVS. The role is primarily to lead the full software delivery lifecycle of change and incident resolution of the MI Reporting Platform Database, currently OAS, with a DevOps and agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Your responsibilities in this role. Mentoring and providing practical support for other team members on all areas of the OAS product and related technical matters. Service Operational support of a large enterprise reporting application, working within an ITIL aligned service management framework. As part of a resolver team for OAS incidents, respond efficiently and effectively to service tickets raised, as well as ensuring the team is managing the ticket workload. Undertake service improvements with fully documented responses to new business requirements, problem remediation and improvement activities. Develop full software capabilities within OAS with full testing and deployment, making use of agile methodologies. Represent and champion the AFVS Analytics business area in technical meetings and discussions with the Contractor, product vendor and other MoD departments. Collaborate closely with the Contractor resources and technical teams to ensure coherent and effective solutions are developed and support routine monitoring activities. Build, maintain, and review technical design documentation for the reporting platform, applying appropriate standards and ensuring high service quality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £44,590.00-£55,990.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 387622
Defence Business Services (DBS) DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025 Reference number: 388409 Salary: £36,530 per annum (pro rata) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Location Centurion Building, Gosport, Hampshire, Southeast, PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Southwest, BS34 8QW Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3WP Kentigern House - Glasgow, G2 8EX About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will be part of a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you'll be a key member of the DevOps team, who provide business enhancement to a major Management Information reporting service within the MoD. Working collaboratively with our Commercial Partners, you will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse MI reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for the development of change, which enhances the digital capabilities of services provided by AFVS. Your responsibilities in this role. Provide data modelling, business analysis and development skills across the reporting platform. Develop data marts and reporting models to support the Oracle Analytics Server data warehouse. Work closely with our commercial partner and your colleagues to support the production service, investigate incidents and problems, provide analysis and resolution as part of a resolver team. Implement best practice for practical data management. Work within an ITIL aligned service management framework for implementing change. Work with your colleagues to ensure the underlying data for a business process is clearly documented, understood and communicated. Establish productive working relationships with our commercial partner, ensuring that data lifecycle, security and quality is at the fore for all projects. Ensure that all technical design artefacts address requirements and adhere to data management standards and principles. Support service transition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, solution design, testing and deployment. Profile data sets to assess the quality, reporting and analysis required. Work within an agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £36,530.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 388409
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Defence Business Services (DBS) DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025 Reference number: 388409 Salary: £36,530 per annum (pro rata) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Location Centurion Building, Gosport, Hampshire, Southeast, PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Southwest, BS34 8QW Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3WP Kentigern House - Glasgow, G2 8EX About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will be part of a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you'll be a key member of the DevOps team, who provide business enhancement to a major Management Information reporting service within the MoD. Working collaboratively with our Commercial Partners, you will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse MI reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for the development of change, which enhances the digital capabilities of services provided by AFVS. Your responsibilities in this role. Provide data modelling, business analysis and development skills across the reporting platform. Develop data marts and reporting models to support the Oracle Analytics Server data warehouse. Work closely with our commercial partner and your colleagues to support the production service, investigate incidents and problems, provide analysis and resolution as part of a resolver team. Implement best practice for practical data management. Work within an ITIL aligned service management framework for implementing change. Work with your colleagues to ensure the underlying data for a business process is clearly documented, understood and communicated. Establish productive working relationships with our commercial partner, ensuring that data lifecycle, security and quality is at the fore for all projects. Ensure that all technical design artefacts address requirements and adhere to data management standards and principles. Support service transition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, solution design, testing and deployment. Profile data sets to assess the quality, reporting and analysis required. Work within an agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £36,530.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 388409
Defence Business Services (DBS) DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025 Reference number: 388409 Salary: £36,530 per annum (pro rata) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Location Centurion Building, Gosport, Hampshire, Southeast, PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Southwest, BS34 8QW Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3WP Kentigern House - Glasgow, G2 8EX About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will be part of a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you'll be a key member of the DevOps team, who provide business enhancement to a major Management Information reporting service within the MoD. Working collaboratively with our Commercial Partners, you will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse MI reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for the development of change, which enhances the digital capabilities of services provided by AFVS. Your responsibilities in this role. Provide data modelling, business analysis and development skills across the reporting platform. Develop data marts and reporting models to support the Oracle Analytics Server data warehouse. Work closely with our commercial partner and your colleagues to support the production service, investigate incidents and problems, provide analysis and resolution as part of a resolver team. Implement best practice for practical data management. Work within an ITIL aligned service management framework for implementing change. Work with your colleagues to ensure the underlying data for a business process is clearly documented, understood and communicated. Establish productive working relationships with our commercial partner, ensuring that data lifecycle, security and quality is at the fore for all projects. Ensure that all technical design artefacts address requirements and adhere to data management standards and principles. Support service transition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, solution design, testing and deployment. Profile data sets to assess the quality, reporting and analysis required. Work within an agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £36,530.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 388409
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Defence Business Services (DBS) DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025 Reference number: 388409 Salary: £36,530 per annum (pro rata) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Location Centurion Building, Gosport, Hampshire, Southeast, PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Southwest, BS34 8QW Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3WP Kentigern House - Glasgow, G2 8EX About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will be part of a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you'll be a key member of the DevOps team, who provide business enhancement to a major Management Information reporting service within the MoD. Working collaboratively with our Commercial Partners, you will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse MI reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for the development of change, which enhances the digital capabilities of services provided by AFVS. Your responsibilities in this role. Provide data modelling, business analysis and development skills across the reporting platform. Develop data marts and reporting models to support the Oracle Analytics Server data warehouse. Work closely with our commercial partner and your colleagues to support the production service, investigate incidents and problems, provide analysis and resolution as part of a resolver team. Implement best practice for practical data management. Work within an ITIL aligned service management framework for implementing change. Work with your colleagues to ensure the underlying data for a business process is clearly documented, understood and communicated. Establish productive working relationships with our commercial partner, ensuring that data lifecycle, security and quality is at the fore for all projects. Ensure that all technical design artefacts address requirements and adhere to data management standards and principles. Support service transition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, solution design, testing and deployment. Profile data sets to assess the quality, reporting and analysis required. Work within an agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £36,530.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 388409
Defence Business Services (DBS) Senior DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025 Reference number: 387622 Salary: £44,590 - £55,990 Per annum (pro rata) DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £44,590, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Location Centurion Building - Gosport PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North - Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX Tomlinson House - Blackpool FY5 3WP About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will lead a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you will provide senior DevOps engineering skills and leadership of a small DevOps team of data modellers and OAS technical specialists, who provide business enhancement to a major reporting service within the MoD. You will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for DevChg of the IT capabilities used for AFVS. The role is primarily to lead the full software delivery lifecycle of change and incident resolution of the MI Reporting Platform Database, currently OAS, with a DevOps and agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Your responsibilities in this role. Mentoring and providing practical support for other team members on all areas of the OAS product and related technical matters. Service Operational support of a large enterprise reporting application, working within an ITIL aligned service management framework. As part of a resolver team for OAS incidents, respond efficiently and effectively to service tickets raised, as well as ensuring the team is managing the ticket workload. Undertake service improvements with fully documented responses to new business requirements, problem remediation and improvement activities. Develop full software capabilities within OAS with full testing and deployment, making use of agile methodologies. Represent and champion the AFVS Analytics business area in technical meetings and discussions with the Contractor, product vendor and other MoD departments. Collaborate closely with the Contractor resources and technical teams to ensure coherent and effective solutions are developed and support routine monitoring activities. Build, maintain, and review technical design documentation for the reporting platform, applying appropriate standards and ensuring high service quality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £44,590.00-£55,990.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 387622
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Defence Business Services (DBS) Senior DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025 Reference number: 387622 Salary: £44,590 - £55,990 Per annum (pro rata) DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £44,590, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Location Centurion Building - Gosport PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North - Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX Tomlinson House - Blackpool FY5 3WP About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will lead a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you will provide senior DevOps engineering skills and leadership of a small DevOps team of data modellers and OAS technical specialists, who provide business enhancement to a major reporting service within the MoD. You will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for DevChg of the IT capabilities used for AFVS. The role is primarily to lead the full software delivery lifecycle of change and incident resolution of the MI Reporting Platform Database, currently OAS, with a DevOps and agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Your responsibilities in this role. Mentoring and providing practical support for other team members on all areas of the OAS product and related technical matters. Service Operational support of a large enterprise reporting application, working within an ITIL aligned service management framework. As part of a resolver team for OAS incidents, respond efficiently and effectively to service tickets raised, as well as ensuring the team is managing the ticket workload. Undertake service improvements with fully documented responses to new business requirements, problem remediation and improvement activities. Develop full software capabilities within OAS with full testing and deployment, making use of agile methodologies. Represent and champion the AFVS Analytics business area in technical meetings and discussions with the Contractor, product vendor and other MoD departments. Collaborate closely with the Contractor resources and technical teams to ensure coherent and effective solutions are developed and support routine monitoring activities. Build, maintain, and review technical design documentation for the reporting platform, applying appropriate standards and ensuring high service quality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £44,590.00-£55,990.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 387622
Defence Business Services (DBS) Senior DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025 Reference number: 387622 Salary: £44,590 - £55,990 Per annum (pro rata) DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £44,590, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Location Centurion Building - Gosport PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North - Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX Tomlinson House - Blackpool FY5 3WP About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will lead a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you will provide senior DevOps engineering skills and leadership of a small DevOps team of data modellers and OAS technical specialists, who provide business enhancement to a major reporting service within the MoD. You will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for DevChg of the IT capabilities used for AFVS. The role is primarily to lead the full software delivery lifecycle of change and incident resolution of the MI Reporting Platform Database, currently OAS, with a DevOps and agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Your responsibilities in this role. Mentoring and providing practical support for other team members on all areas of the OAS product and related technical matters. Service Operational support of a large enterprise reporting application, working within an ITIL aligned service management framework. As part of a resolver team for OAS incidents, respond efficiently and effectively to service tickets raised, as well as ensuring the team is managing the ticket workload. Undertake service improvements with fully documented responses to new business requirements, problem remediation and improvement activities. Develop full software capabilities within OAS with full testing and deployment, making use of agile methodologies. Represent and champion the AFVS Analytics business area in technical meetings and discussions with the Contractor, product vendor and other MoD departments. Collaborate closely with the Contractor resources and technical teams to ensure coherent and effective solutions are developed and support routine monitoring activities. Build, maintain, and review technical design documentation for the reporting platform, applying appropriate standards and ensuring high service quality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £44,590.00-£55,990.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 387622
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Defence Business Services (DBS) Senior DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025 Reference number: 387622 Salary: £44,590 - £55,990 Per annum (pro rata) DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £44,590, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Location Centurion Building - Gosport PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North - Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX Tomlinson House - Blackpool FY5 3WP About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will lead a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you will provide senior DevOps engineering skills and leadership of a small DevOps team of data modellers and OAS technical specialists, who provide business enhancement to a major reporting service within the MoD. You will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for DevChg of the IT capabilities used for AFVS. The role is primarily to lead the full software delivery lifecycle of change and incident resolution of the MI Reporting Platform Database, currently OAS, with a DevOps and agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Your responsibilities in this role. Mentoring and providing practical support for other team members on all areas of the OAS product and related technical matters. Service Operational support of a large enterprise reporting application, working within an ITIL aligned service management framework. As part of a resolver team for OAS incidents, respond efficiently and effectively to service tickets raised, as well as ensuring the team is managing the ticket workload. Undertake service improvements with fully documented responses to new business requirements, problem remediation and improvement activities. Develop full software capabilities within OAS with full testing and deployment, making use of agile methodologies. Represent and champion the AFVS Analytics business area in technical meetings and discussions with the Contractor, product vendor and other MoD departments. Collaborate closely with the Contractor resources and technical teams to ensure coherent and effective solutions are developed and support routine monitoring activities. Build, maintain, and review technical design documentation for the reporting platform, applying appropriate standards and ensuring high service quality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £44,590.00-£55,990.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 387622
Defence Business Services (DBS) Senior DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025 Reference number: 387622 Salary: £44,590 - £55,990 Per annum (pro rata) DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £44,590, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Location Centurion Building - Gosport PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North - Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX Tomlinson House - Blackpool FY5 3WP About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will lead a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you will provide senior DevOps engineering skills and leadership of a small DevOps team of data modellers and OAS technical specialists, who provide business enhancement to a major reporting service within the MoD. You will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for DevChg of the IT capabilities used for AFVS. The role is primarily to lead the full software delivery lifecycle of change and incident resolution of the MI Reporting Platform Database, currently OAS, with a DevOps and agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Your responsibilities in this role. Mentoring and providing practical support for other team members on all areas of the OAS product and related technical matters. Service Operational support of a large enterprise reporting application, working within an ITIL aligned service management framework. As part of a resolver team for OAS incidents, respond efficiently and effectively to service tickets raised, as well as ensuring the team is managing the ticket workload. Undertake service improvements with fully documented responses to new business requirements, problem remediation and improvement activities. Develop full software capabilities within OAS with full testing and deployment, making use of agile methodologies. Represent and champion the AFVS Analytics business area in technical meetings and discussions with the Contractor, product vendor and other MoD departments. Collaborate closely with the Contractor resources and technical teams to ensure coherent and effective solutions are developed and support routine monitoring activities. Build, maintain, and review technical design documentation for the reporting platform, applying appropriate standards and ensuring high service quality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £44,590.00-£55,990.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 387622
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Defence Business Services (DBS) Senior DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025 Reference number: 387622 Salary: £44,590 - £55,990 Per annum (pro rata) DSA ALLOWANCE, The base salary for this grade is £44,590, Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £11,400 per annum for exceptional candidates. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Location Centurion Building - Gosport PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North - Bristol BS34 8JH Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX Tomlinson House - Blackpool FY5 3WP About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will lead a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you will provide senior DevOps engineering skills and leadership of a small DevOps team of data modellers and OAS technical specialists, who provide business enhancement to a major reporting service within the MoD. You will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for DevChg of the IT capabilities used for AFVS. The role is primarily to lead the full software delivery lifecycle of change and incident resolution of the MI Reporting Platform Database, currently OAS, with a DevOps and agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Your responsibilities in this role. Mentoring and providing practical support for other team members on all areas of the OAS product and related technical matters. Service Operational support of a large enterprise reporting application, working within an ITIL aligned service management framework. As part of a resolver team for OAS incidents, respond efficiently and effectively to service tickets raised, as well as ensuring the team is managing the ticket workload. Undertake service improvements with fully documented responses to new business requirements, problem remediation and improvement activities. Develop full software capabilities within OAS with full testing and deployment, making use of agile methodologies. Represent and champion the AFVS Analytics business area in technical meetings and discussions with the Contractor, product vendor and other MoD departments. Collaborate closely with the Contractor resources and technical teams to ensure coherent and effective solutions are developed and support routine monitoring activities. Build, maintain, and review technical design documentation for the reporting platform, applying appropriate standards and ensuring high service quality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £44,590.00-£55,990.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 387622
Defence Business Services (DBS) DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025 Reference number: 388409 Salary: £36,530 per annum (pro rata) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Location Centurion Building, Gosport, Hampshire, Southeast, PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Southwest, BS34 8QW Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3WP Kentigern House - Glasgow, G2 8EX About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will be part of a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you'll be a key member of the DevOps team, who provide business enhancement to a major Management Information reporting service within the MoD. Working collaboratively with our Commercial Partners, you will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse MI reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for the development of change, which enhances the digital capabilities of services provided by AFVS. Your responsibilities in this role. Provide data modelling, business analysis and development skills across the reporting platform. Develop data marts and reporting models to support the Oracle Analytics Server data warehouse. Work closely with our commercial partner and your colleagues to support the production service, investigate incidents and problems, provide analysis and resolution as part of a resolver team. Implement best practice for practical data management. Work within an ITIL aligned service management framework for implementing change. Work with your colleagues to ensure the underlying data for a business process is clearly documented, understood and communicated. Establish productive working relationships with our commercial partner, ensuring that data lifecycle, security and quality is at the fore for all projects. Ensure that all technical design artefacts address requirements and adhere to data management standards and principles. Support service transition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, solution design, testing and deployment. Profile data sets to assess the quality, reporting and analysis required. Work within an agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £36,530.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 388409
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Defence Business Services (DBS) DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025 Reference number: 388409 Salary: £36,530 per annum (pro rata) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Location Centurion Building, Gosport, Hampshire, Southeast, PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Southwest, BS34 8QW Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3WP Kentigern House - Glasgow, G2 8EX About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will be part of a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you'll be a key member of the DevOps team, who provide business enhancement to a major Management Information reporting service within the MoD. Working collaboratively with our Commercial Partners, you will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse MI reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for the development of change, which enhances the digital capabilities of services provided by AFVS. Your responsibilities in this role. Provide data modelling, business analysis and development skills across the reporting platform. Develop data marts and reporting models to support the Oracle Analytics Server data warehouse. Work closely with our commercial partner and your colleagues to support the production service, investigate incidents and problems, provide analysis and resolution as part of a resolver team. Implement best practice for practical data management. Work within an ITIL aligned service management framework for implementing change. Work with your colleagues to ensure the underlying data for a business process is clearly documented, understood and communicated. Establish productive working relationships with our commercial partner, ensuring that data lifecycle, security and quality is at the fore for all projects. Ensure that all technical design artefacts address requirements and adhere to data management standards and principles. Support service transition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, solution design, testing and deployment. Profile data sets to assess the quality, reporting and analysis required. Work within an agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £36,530.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 388409
Defence Business Services (DBS) DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025 Reference number: 388409 Salary: £36,530 per annum (pro rata) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Location Centurion Building, Gosport, Hampshire, Southeast, PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Southwest, BS34 8QW Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3WP Kentigern House - Glasgow, G2 8EX About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will be part of a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you'll be a key member of the DevOps team, who provide business enhancement to a major Management Information reporting service within the MoD. Working collaboratively with our Commercial Partners, you will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse MI reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for the development of change, which enhances the digital capabilities of services provided by AFVS. Your responsibilities in this role. Provide data modelling, business analysis and development skills across the reporting platform. Develop data marts and reporting models to support the Oracle Analytics Server data warehouse. Work closely with our commercial partner and your colleagues to support the production service, investigate incidents and problems, provide analysis and resolution as part of a resolver team. Implement best practice for practical data management. Work within an ITIL aligned service management framework for implementing change. Work with your colleagues to ensure the underlying data for a business process is clearly documented, understood and communicated. Establish productive working relationships with our commercial partner, ensuring that data lifecycle, security and quality is at the fore for all projects. Ensure that all technical design artefacts address requirements and adhere to data management standards and principles. Support service transition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, solution design, testing and deployment. Profile data sets to assess the quality, reporting and analysis required. Work within an agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £36,530.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 388409
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Defence Business Services (DBS) DevOps Engineer Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025 Reference number: 388409 Salary: £36,530 per annum (pro rata) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Location Centurion Building, Gosport, Hampshire, Southeast, PO13 9XA Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Southwest, BS34 8QW Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3WP Kentigern House - Glasgow, G2 8EX About the job 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 1.2 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 27%. 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. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description We have an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Business Services (DBS), Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), Development & Change (DevChg) DevOps Team. You will be part of a small DevOps (Development and Operations) team of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) technical specialists, who provide development and support activities to a central AFVS data analytical service within the MoD. Analytical services provide statistical and detailed AFVS reports and dashboards, either directly or by self-serve, to enable the MoD to make informed decisions on military strength or investments, as well as a multitude of other business purposes related to people e.g. recruitment, training, health, pay, allowances, unit, assignment, etc. DBS AFVS are collaborating with their commercial partners to deliver a major transformation programme aimed at providing a more robust and coherent IT/infrastructure using the latest Oracle Analytical and Data Integration products which will migrate to Cloud based services, offering many benefits, including a better customer experience. As the successful candidate you'll be a key member of the DevOps team, who provide business enhancement to a major Management Information reporting service within the MoD. Working collaboratively with our Commercial Partners, you will provide OAS technical support, maintenance, and development activities on a large enterprise data warehouse MI reporting application. You will be part of a wider group responsible for the development of change, which enhances the digital capabilities of services provided by AFVS. Your responsibilities in this role. Provide data modelling, business analysis and development skills across the reporting platform. Develop data marts and reporting models to support the Oracle Analytics Server data warehouse. Work closely with our commercial partner and your colleagues to support the production service, investigate incidents and problems, provide analysis and resolution as part of a resolver team. Implement best practice for practical data management. Work within an ITIL aligned service management framework for implementing change. Work with your colleagues to ensure the underlying data for a business process is clearly documented, understood and communicated. Establish productive working relationships with our commercial partner, ensuring that data lifecycle, security and quality is at the fore for all projects. Ensure that all technical design artefacts address requirements and adhere to data management standards and principles. Support service transition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, solution design, testing and deployment. Profile data sets to assess the quality, reporting and analysis required. Work within an agile delivery focused team. There are opportunities for training and development to further develop you within the role. To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working as part of a team, be confident with IT, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. In return this role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your skills to a higher level. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £36,530.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 388409
