UK Defence Security & Security Exports Maritime Events Project Manager
- Department for International Trade
- Aug 03, 2022
Full time
Executive
Job Description
Contents
Location
Cardiff, London
About the job
Summary
The post is in DIT UK Defence & Security Exports (UK DSE) supporting the delivery of the Maritime Capability Campaign office (MCCO) programme. The MCCO is the export and investment arm of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. It will coordinate Government and industry activity to pursue export opportunities and deliver DITs commitments in the Export Strategy and the race to 1 trillion. This role is part of the UKDSE Events team and is focused on the organisation and support of maritime events (both civil and defence), including ministerial and VIP events domestically and overseas.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a wide range of maritime events. This will involve working across various sectors both within the UK and overseas and will include ministerial events, receptions, and business focused events. It is a very high-profile role which is physically demanding, with tight schedules and challenging deadlines. The post will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across all levels including UK DSEs Senior Management Team (SMT), Regional Desk Officers, Military personnel, contractors, UK industry, event organisers and international Ministerial and military delegations.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
The post holder:
Hybrid Working
The role will be based in either London or Cardiff. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.
Most DIT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.
Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 08/08/2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 15/08/2022.
Interview Location - TBC
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on the lead behaviour; Communicating and Influencing, and the Personal Statement.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, a Personal Statement and Behavioural Statements. Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.
When writing your personal statement you should use this as an opportunity to align your experience and skills to highlight how you best meet the requirements of the position. Maximum word count of 500.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.
Please note harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
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Location
Cardiff, London
About the job
Summary
The post is in DIT UK Defence & Security Exports (UK DSE) supporting the delivery of the Maritime Capability Campaign office (MCCO) programme. The MCCO is the export and investment arm of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. It will coordinate Government and industry activity to pursue export opportunities and deliver DITs commitments in the Export Strategy and the race to 1 trillion. This role is part of the UKDSE Events team and is focused on the organisation and support of maritime events (both civil and defence), including ministerial and VIP events domestically and overseas.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a wide range of maritime events. This will involve working across various sectors both within the UK and overseas and will include ministerial events, receptions, and business focused events. It is a very high-profile role which is physically demanding, with tight schedules and challenging deadlines. The post will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across all levels including UK DSEs Senior Management Team (SMT), Regional Desk Officers, Military personnel, contractors, UK industry, event organisers and international Ministerial and military delegations.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Working in partnership with internal colleagues to develop and shape maritime event concepts and annual event programme that deliver solutions appropriate to their objectives, producing robust events briefs with clear, measurable objectives with a focus on return on investment.
- Project Manage the development and delivery of a number of events at any one time so milestones are met, risks managed and mitigated and issues dealt with, whilst ensuring excellence and high standards are maintained.
- To project manage all aspects of event delivery including the build, delivery, and onsite management of MCCO facilities at nominated UK and international exhibitions, in collaboration with the internal event sponsor and event contractors. Establishing responsibility for key deliverables and ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with project timelines. Ensuring events objectives are delivered within allocated budget, whilst identifying and mitigating against any risks. Completing all relevant documentation in accordance with departmental policy.
- Budget management, ensure effective management of the MCCO event budgets with full compliance to DIT processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
- Exhibition / event management
- Project management knowledge and experience
- Stakeholder communication and management
- Ministerial engagement
- An understanding of the defence and security sectors in the UK
- SC level security clearance
The post holder:
- Will need to be exceptionally well organised, able to co-ordinate a number of complex projects simultaneously, react quickly and calmly to changing circumstances, and think creatively to deliver under pressure and during busy periods.
- Will be collegiate and a team player. Have the ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues internally, across Whitehall and externally is paramount to secure the necessary advice, buy-in and quick decision-making so strong collaboration and partnering skills are essential.
- Should have successful experience in delivering to a project brief on time and within cost parameters.
- Should have experience of working with Ministers and Ministerial Offices.
- Should have experience of Stakeholder Communication and Management.
- Should be comfortable in prioritising their work and working to tight and changeable deadlines.
- Whilst part time working and job share applicants would be considered, the roles require regular travel within the UK and overseas
- Due to the nature of exhibition and event management which often requires long hours, and a certain degree of physical mobility and fitness is required.
Hybrid Working
The role will be based in either London or Cardiff. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.
Most DIT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
Benefits
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.
Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 08/08/2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 15/08/2022.
Interview Location - TBC
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on the lead behaviour; Communicating and Influencing, and the Personal Statement.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, a Personal Statement and Behavioural Statements. Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.
When writing your personal statement you should use this as an opportunity to align your experience and skills to highlight how you best meet the requirements of the position. Maximum word count of 500.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.
Please note harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Further Information
..... click apply for full job details
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