Army Headquarters Chief of the General Staff Action Group Team Leader

Army Headquarters, Andover, SP11 8HJWe are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation.

  However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week). Job SummaryThe Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army employs around 12,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.

The Army Headquarters (HQ) Agile Workforce is an output-focused organisation which exists to support delivery of the Army Command Plan. The Chief of the General Staff Action Group (CAG) sits at the core of the Agile workforce, using agile methodology to provide project teams to support outputs within the Strategic Centre and more broadly across the Programmes, Futures, Personnel, Information and Basing & Infrastructure Directorates.

As a member of the CAG you can expect to complete 5-10 separate projects per year supporting a variety of different directorates, whilst also providing the Army’s Executive Committee (ExCo) with a contingent reserve to enable rapid re-prioritisation to deliver high-priority emergent demand. This post offers a chance to work at the heart of the Army Headquarters, to develop a deeper understanding of the Army, its outputs and to shape their delivery. You will be working alongside a diverse team of Civil Servants, military colleagues and contractors.

Every new project brings outstanding possibilities and challenges, and we’ll ensure you’re equipped to succeed, with training and development opportunities. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job DescriptionThis is an exciting time to join the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Chief of the General Staff Action Group (CAG) as we seek to establish a strategically aligned, agile team, able to rapidly understand challenges and deliver at pace in support of the Army Command Plan.

Working directly in support of the Army’s Chief of Staff (ACGS) and the Executive Committee (ExCo), the CAG Teams will be employed to deliver high priority projects and outputs, and to respond to emergent issues as required. This post is a Team Leader, supporting the Assistant Head responsible for the CAG. Responsibilities Include:

Lead CAG sub-teams as required, to deliver priority outputs across the AOM Respond to emergent high priority TLB issues / tasks directed by ACGS Establish and develop productive relationships, rapidly bringing people together to deliver outputs and solve problemsProactively identify and manage risks and issues relating to the outputs being deliveredApply new ideas and ways of working, encouraging and supporting innovations from others and following ideas through to implementationClearly communicate messages to colleagues and stakeholders, leading stakeholder management for CAG outputs as requiredInterpret and analyse data to inform decision making and delivery of prioritised outputs for the AHQIdentify and solve problems, adapting the best solutions and presenting findings convincinglyContribute to the development, review and amendment of doctrine, concepts and policy as required Provide support to business case generation and staffing for AHQ Bottom Level Budgets (BLBs) as requiredLine Manage and oversee the professional development of military and civilian subordinatesSupporting the development of the CAG concept of employment and operating procedures, and the delivery of other Agile Workforce measures With your positive attitude, you will work as an integrated team member to achieve objectives.

You will be flexible, self-motivated and possess the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environmentThis is an exciting time to join the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Chief of the General Staff Action Group (CAG) as we seek to establish a strategically aligned, agile team, able to rapidly understand challenges and deliver at pace in support of the Army Command Plan. Working directly in support of the Army’s Chief of Staff (ACGS) and the Executive Committee (ExCo), the CAG Teams will be employed to deliver high priority projects and outputs, and to respond to emergent issues as required.

This post is a Team Leader, supporting the Assistant Head responsible for the CAG. Responsibilities Include:

Lead CAG sub-teams as required, to deliver priority outputs across the AOM Respond to emergent high priority TLB issues / tasks directed by ACGS Establish and develop productive relationships, rapidly bringing people together to deliver outputs and solve problemsProactively identify and manage risks and issues relating to the outputs being deliveredApply new ideas and ways of working, encouraging and supporting innovations from others and following ideas through to implementationClearly communicate messages to colleagues and stakeholders, leading stakeholder management for CAG outputs as requiredInterpret and analyse data to inform decision making and delivery of prioritised outputs for the AHQIdentify and solve problems, adapting the best solutions and presenting findings convincinglyContribute to the development, review and amendment of doctrine, concepts and policy as required Provide support to business case generation and staffing for AHQ Bottom Level Budgets (BLBs) as requiredLine Manage and oversee the professional development of military and civilian subordinatesSupporting the development of the CAG concept of employment and operating procedures, and the delivery of other Agile Workforce measures With your positive attitude, you will work as an integrated team member to achieve objectives.

You will be flexible, self-motivated and possess the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environmentPerson specificationThe successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following: Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload and that of others.

The ability to adapt your planning to rapid changes of situationStrong interpersonal skills with the ability work with people at all levels, to adapt your communication style according to the audience, build strong relationships with others, and deal appropriately with sensitive and/or high-level mattersStrong problem-solving skills, both over a prolonged period and at paceStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to deal with complex and/or highly sensitive issuesThe ability to work autonomously and under their own initiative, without direction, when requiredAbility to take the initiative and prioritise effectively to resolve emerging and/or short notice workCandidates should have, or a willingness to work towards, the following:

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)Agile Project Management PractitionerManagement of Successful Programmes (MSP)Or equivalent qualifications DesirableExperience of delivering change projects and change methodology, or management consultancy within an agile frameworkExperience of working in a Project team, and have knowledge of project management practices, methodologies, tools, and techniques including planning, risk management, governance, frameworks, and stakeholder managementBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and InfluencingDelivering at PaceSeeing the Big PictureChanging and ImprovingLeadershipWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Communicating and InfluencingDelivering at PaceSeeing the Big PictureAlongside 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. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other Benefits For Army Civil Servants Include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ serviceHighly competitive pension scheme with a 28.

97% contributionPersonal and professional development of skillsAlternative working patterns for many rolesAccess to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyleEnhanced parental and adoption leave6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activitiesLearning and DevelopmentWe believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https: //www. childcarechoices. gov. uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance.

The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. 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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

At Application You Will Be Asked To Provide a CV And a Personal Statement Of No More Than 750 Words Providing Evidence Of Your Experience Of The Following Essential Criteria: Experience in dealing with complex and/or highly sensitive issuesStrong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload and that of others.

The ability to adapt your planning to rapid changes of situationStrong interpersonal skills with the ability work with people at all levels, to adapt your communication style according to the audience, build strong relationships with others, and deal appropriately with sensitive and/or high-level mattersYou will also be assessed against the following behaviours -Communicating and Influencing (lead behaviour)Delivering at PaceSeeing the Big PictureApplications will be sifted using all elements listed above, but in the event of a high number of applications, a sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour only: Communicating and Influencing.

At interview you will be assessed against the following -Changing and ImprovingDelivering at PaceLeadershipApplication sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held in person at Army Headquarters, Andover. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.

Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod. gov. uk .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 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. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years.

This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.

The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:

UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicantsJob Contact : Name : Gary JoynsonEmail : Gary. Joynson905@mod. gov. ukRecruitment teamEmail : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod. gov. ukFurther informationPlease ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application.

If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address:

Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc. gov. uk.