Project Managers - Central - Security Services Group

The Security Services Group (SSG) is a specialist business unit delivering high assurance security solutions across the MOD and wider Government Estate. With over 260 highly skilled experts based in the UK, Germany, Cyprus, and Gibraltar, SSG designs, installs, and maintains advanced security systems to protect Defence operations, national security assets, and critical government infrastructure.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a Security System Project Manager in the SSG’s Central Team which has its main office at Sealand. The position advertised will provide support in relation to the installation and maintenance of security systems across the Ministry of Defence and Other Government Department estates.

A security Project Manager in SSG provides a customer interface, representing SSG at high level external meetings, they will:

• Undertake complex discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers and Client Security Officers for Key Project and Maintenance accounts
• Lead (Line Manage) the dedicated “in-house” Skill Zones to deliver the project and maintenance contracts to time, quality and cost
• Provide full financial management: Estimating, Job costing, invoicing and budget management. Providing clear and detailed financial breakdown reports to the Regional Team Leader
• Be able to interpret and develop SSG Operations and external client requirements, working to support the team to deliver functional solutions
• Working knowledge of British, European and Government Standards relating to security together with knowledge of QA and H&S policies
• Participate in SSG’s on-call rota

Full functional training will be provided for certain systems to suit the business needs.

Location: Work is predominately at SSG Customer locations across the Central Region with the main office in MOD Sealand, travelling accordingly across the region to multiple Governmental and Military sites. You will be offered the provision of a non-liveried company vehicle to work in your region including personal use (eligible for taxable benefit).

Allowances: Where applicable, the following allowances are payable in addition to basic salary:

• Travel time (where travel is external to core hours)
• On-call allowance
• Recall-to-duty allowance
• Environmental (Radiation) allowance
• Travel and subsistence package when working out of your region and overtime

Please note, relocation allowance is not applicable to this role.

Person specification

Essential:

• A working knowledge of installing or maintaining data / IP networks.
• Knowledge of security system installations (IDS, VSS, AACS, PIDS).
• Self-motivation, management and prioritisation of workload and able to work independently.
• A passion for customer service and a willingness to learn and drive self-development.
• Full UK Driving Licence (with a maximum of 6 points)

Desirable:

• HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
• A recognised qualification in Project Management Engineering
• Experience, preferably Electrical and/or Electronic Security Management within the Electronic and Physical Security Industry

Licences: Full UK Driving Licence (with a maximum of 6 points)

Behaviours: We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service.

Career Development: Benefit from continuous professional development opportunities within the security field, helping you grow and advance your career.

Equipment: Laptop and mobile phone.

Company Vehicle: You may be provided with a non-liveried company vehicle, eligible for personal use (taxable as a benefit).

Family Support: Access enhanced parental leave policies to support work-life balance during important life events.

Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy savings through the Defence Discount Service (fees apply), offering deals on a range of products and services.

Health and Wellbeing: Receive Specsavers eye test vouchers and access on-site gym facilities (where available).

Community and Social Perks: Join the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) or the Civil Service Club in London, providing access to a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities (membership fees apply).

On-Site Amenities: Many of our locations offer free parking, subsidised canteens, sports and social clubs, and on-site shops for your convenience.

Inclusive Workplace: Join one of our Diversity and Inclusion Networks. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equal and supportive environment for all.

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.

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.

Selection process details: This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. We use the Civil Service Success Profiles framework to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of candidates.

At Application Stage: You will be assessed on:

• CV Submission: Include your employment history, qualifications, relevant skills and experience
• Personal Statement (500 words)
• Behaviour: Making Effective Decisions - provide examples showcasing your strengths in this area.

At Interview Stage: You will be assessed on:

• Experience: Discuss your background and its relevance to the role.
• Behaviours: Demonstrate your abilities in the following areas: Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, Delivering at Pace, Leadership

What To Expect: The interview will explore both your professional experience and how your behaviours align with the role's requirements. Interviews are planned to take place via Microsoft Teams.

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.

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.

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting.

Nationality requirements: This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, nationals 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).

Working for the Civil Service: The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.

Contact point for applicants: Job Contact Name: David Craig, Central Operations Team Leader Email: david.craig887@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email: DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk