Defence Equipment and Support

Organisation Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support Salary: £36,000 per annum (plus generous benefits) Grade: Senior Technical Specialist I Working Pattern: Full time, Job Share, Flexible Working Contract Type: Permanent At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow. We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. To be considered, you must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months. Job description Come and join us at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) as an Operations Manager at Filton Abbey Wood. As an Operations Manager you'll work closely with industry and internal teams and be accountable for managing delivery, planning, and providing the required support. You'll have considerable opportunity and responsibility, whilst demonstrating you are a proactive leader with a delivery focused approach. You'll possess a continuous improvement mindset, and you'll interpret and utilise management information and data to provide valuable business insights. You'll encourage a culture of learning from experience, imaginative thinking and expanding mindsets, all in the pursuit of improved quality. We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face to face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. Please note other travel to alternative sites may also be required dependent on organisational requirements. What you'll be doing Responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of in service support within area of responsibility, according to the customer requirements, delivery plan, support solution, KPIs, governance and reporting requirements. Apply agreed governance arrangements for the delivery of the service, aligned with DE&S, Contract and Customer requirements. Responsible for monitoring and analysing data to track that customer KPIs are met, interprets data and management information to identify trends, risks and issues, and provides performance reports as required. Supports contract management activities including liaising with suppliers, monitoring and controlling performance against contractual obligations and agreed KPIs and Government Furnished Assets (GFA) management. Assists the drafting of contract requirements and supports the tender and evaluation process. Contributes to the development of Service Delivery Plans, delivery approaches and procurement strategies, and contributes to resource and cost forecasting. Contributes to resource management, inventory forecast, managing of actual spend and updating forecasts accordingly to ensure the integrated support meets customer requirements within budget, seeking guidance when required. Contributes to the management of risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies; effectively communicates changes with stakeholders. Responsible for the development of simple business cases, or assisting the development of higher complexity business cases, and manages assurance, endorsement and approvals through the appropriate channels. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Previous experience in an Operations Management role or associated discipline (Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, Through Life Support), in a delivery environment. Evidence of stakeholder and relationship management. Evidence of managing contracts and suppliers. Evidence of participating in continuous improvement activities. Evidence of budget management, including approvals, actual spend and forecasts. In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Core Behaviour 1: Leadership Core Behaviour 2: Making Effective Decisions Technical Competence 1: Continuous Improvement for Optimised Support - Supervised Practitioner Technical Competence 2: Contract Management - Supervised Practitioner Offered benefits 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. Further Information Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission Candidate Information Pack: Terms and Conditions: Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here. Disability Confident Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.' Conflicts of Interest The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. Selection Process Details Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: Pre sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. Please Note In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: 1st: Core Behaviour 1 2nd: Core Behaviour 2 3rd: Technical Competencies 4th: CV Review In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or additional assessment. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Offering at a lower level If you're not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you'll be scored against criteria for the lower level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you'll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.

A UK defence agency in Bristol is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of in-service support. The role requires a proactive leader with experience in operations management and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities include managing delivery against KPIs, applying governance for service delivery, and supporting contract management activities. The agency offers generous benefits, including a market-leading pension contribution and flexible working options.

Job Details Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support Salary: £44,100 per annum (plus generous benefits) Grade: Professional II (PII) Working Pattern: Full time, Flexible Working Contract Type: Permanent About Defence Equipment & Support At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow. We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. Eligibility and Nationality Nationality, visas, and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to Sole UK nationals only. A 'sole UK national' refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship. SC clearance: This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats Any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months. Job Description DM Beith, Beith, Ayrshire KA15 1JT DM Gosport, Gosport, Hampshire PO13 0AH DM Kineton, Kineton, Warwickshire CV47 2UL DM Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5LX DM Plymouth, Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2TX DM Crombie, Nr Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 8LA DM Glen Douglas, Glen Douglas Road, Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, G83 7AZ Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are recruiting for a Security Operations Lead to support security operations across our Defence Munitions (DM) sites. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding complex, high-risk environments that directly support UK defence capability. As a Security Operations Lead, you will ensure an effective and proportionate security posture across sites, facilities, estates and operational teams. You will lead and influence physical security operations, maintaining preparedness for security incidents and events, and ensuring risks are identified, managed and mitigated appropriately. You will have confident leadership skills gained from a security operations environment, with experience in resilience, risk management, assurance and governance. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will provide clear and practical security advice and contribute to the development and implementation of security policies and procedures. Having experience of working in an Explosives Environment would be beneficial as would familiarity with the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) Foundation and Operational Requirements Process. Please note the role requires regular travel to visit DM sites across the UK. We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance at your base site is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% / 3 days of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. What you'll be doing Managing security risks by overseeing Physical Security operations appropriate to the Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME) setting and the deployment of security measures to effectively protect assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the estate. Planning, testing, and responding to security/emergency incidents. Conducting assurance of all risks pertaining to site/facility/estate security, providing evidence-based risk mitigations to decision-makers. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulation and legislation, providing site/facility/estate level guidance on the implementation of these through site security instructions or orders. Assuring the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the site/facility/estate. Maintaining effective strategic relationships with Policing and Guarding providers, including external Home Office Police Forces. Person specification Lead Essential Criteria - Previous experience of working within Security Operations. Experience in a leadership role and delivering effective outcomes. Demonstrable experience managing risk and security governance. Demonstrable experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing decisions. Evidence of using written verbal communications skills. Hold or be willing to attain the Establishment Security Officer course in the first six months of employment, with the assistance of DE&S. Hold a valid Driving license to travel to sites across the UK. In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Core Behaviour 1: Leadership - CSBC3 Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and influencing - CSBC3 Technical Competence 1: Risk Understanding and Mitigation - Practitioner level Technical Competence 2: Protective Security -Supervised Practitioner level Offered benefits 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Further Information Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission Candidate Information Pack Terms and Conditions Civil Service Code The Code - Civil Service Commission Privacy Notice Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here Disability Confident Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.' Conflicts of Interest The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. Selection Process Details Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: 1st: Core Behaviour 1 2nd: Core Behaviour 2 3rd: Technical Competencies 4th: CV Review In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to use the Lead criterion, and/or an additional assessment. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support Salary: £61,100 per annum (plus generous benefits) Grade: Professional I Working Pattern: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Location: Defence Munitions Glen Douglas, Arrochar, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, G83 7AZ At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow. We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship. Job description Are you ready to lead a dynamic, high-performing team within Defence? Join us at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) in this challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on our mission to protect and defend our Armed Forces. This is one of two Head of Establishment roles we are currently recruiting for, one based in DM Beith and one based in DM Glen Douglas. The Head of Establishment role is a key strategic and operational role in which you will hold primary responsibility and accountability for the safe running of the establishment, operating in a highly regulated and potentially high risk environment. You will play a vital role in leading and overseeing strategic plans, ensuring safety processes, and providing operational support vital to Defence outputs. Defence Munitions is at the forefront of safeguarding the supply, storage, maintenance, and disposal of munitions. You'll drive operational excellence in fast-paced environments, foster continuous improvement, and deliver positive results. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the Military, Defence Regulation, and wider teams within DE&S to ensure compliance and the successful delivery of strategic plans. Please note that travel to other Defence Munitions and MoD sites across the UK will be expected dependent on organisational requirements. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 100% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face to face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work life balance and business need. What you'll be doing Lead and develop site personnel and utilise resources effectively to deliver operational outputs and requirements in a timely manner. Lead, direct, manage and control all activities carried out within specified areas of control in a manner that ensures the safe, secure, efficient, effective, and economical use of all resources. Manage, Receive, Store, Maintain and Issue the range of General Munitions, General Commodities, Equipment and Complex Weapons. Manage a full spectrum of stakeholders within the organisation, authorised customers, wider DE&S, and the Delivery Team community. Responsibility for controlling the site activities to ensure the health, safety, security and welfare of employees and any stakeholders involved. Serve as Delivery Duty Holder with responsibility for the safe operation of the site, systems and facilities, including authorising Safe Systems of Work, managing and providing input to Safety Assurance. Responsible for all senior stakeholder engagement with customers, suppliers, including DE&S, wider MoD, and Other Government Departments, to deliver operational outputs and requirements. Ensure safety assurance and site compliance with all relevant legislative and internal/external regulatory requirements. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Experience of operating at a senior management level in a large, highly complex organisation. Strong knowledge and understanding of operational management environment. Strong experience of leadership and staff development. Strong knowledge and experience of risk management application. Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety Health and Environment (OSHE) in a hazardous environments. Must hold a valid Full UK Driving Licence. In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Core Behaviour 1: Leadership Core Behaviour 2: Changing and Improving Technical Competence 1: Managing support, supplier, and customer networks - Practitioner Technical Competence 2: Making evidence-based decisions - Practitioner Offered benefits 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Market leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. Further Information Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission Candidate Information Pack: Terms and Conditions: Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed. Disability Confident Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.' Conflicts of Interest The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. Selection Process Details Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: Pre sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: 1st: Core Behaviour 1 2nd: Core Behaviour 2 3rd: Technical Competencies 4th: CV Review In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or an additional assessment. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission. Offering at a lower level If you're not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience . click apply for full job details

A governmental defence organisation in Arrochar is seeking a Head of Establishment to lead a high-performing team. This role involves overseeing operational excellence and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment. Candidates must possess senior management experience and knowledge of risk management. The position includes generous benefits, such as a substantial pension contribution and hybrid working options, making it an attractive opportunity for strategic leaders in the Defence sector.