Job Tags DE&S

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Health and Safety Advisor

DE&S Health and Safety Advisor

Full-Time

Salary £24,650 - £29,000 per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details. Job description As a Health and Safety (H&S) professional, you will be required to act on behalf of the Head of Establishment (HoE) as OHSE Advisor at Defence Munitions (DM) Beith, North Ayrshire KA15 1JT The workforce at DM Beith is engaged in a wide range of tasks relating to explosive storage and the processing of ammunition; an understanding of working in this type of environment would be an advantage. Responsibility to manage the Duty Officer roster. Responsibilities To succeed in this assignment, you will need to: • Support the delivery of OHSE effective management to support activity to ensure that the HoE meets his statutory compliance commitments whilst championing continuous improvement. • Promote a single way of working to underpin the cohesive and coherent delivery of H&S management across the site. • Ensure effective and compliant processes and procedures are integrated in daily business. • Embed good behaviours and initiate activity to enhance the culture across all areas of health, safety and environmental protection. • Conduct checks, support assurance reviews and deliver monitoring guidance. • Deliver continuous improvement against corporate performance indicators. What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria: • A relevant H&S qualification, such as a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) • Relevant experience in a similar complex working environment In addition to key OHSE management principles, a demonstrable competency in the following areas:desirable criteria: • Transport Management • Major Incident Planning • Fire Safety • COSHH • Explosive Safety If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Risk Assessment • OHSEP Fundamentals If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Communicating and influencing • Working together What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more. Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' booklet PDF at the bottom of this page. Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. About your team Corporate Services Group (CSG) is pivotal in enabling effective business operations. We are a professional body of people who undertake a diverse range of challenging activities which are integral to Defence procurement and support. CSG are represented in every area of the organisation enabling the successes of DE&S. Benefits Please find 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' attached or click here This post is not eligible for relocation allowances. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against): • Key Achievements • Relevant Experience • Applied Knowledge and Skills For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s). If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you'll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to ourDE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. 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, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. 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.

Location: BeithScotland, United Kingdom

Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BeithScotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Director of Helicopters

DE&S Director of Helicopters

Full-Time

Salary

£93,000 - £130,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Job description

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: • Strategic Leadership of the personnel and projects within the Helicopters OC to deliver the equipment programme to performance, time and cost, to the required levels of quality and safety. • Delivery of the Helicopters Portfolio of Projects in line with the Portfolio Management Plan, to Front Line Command priorities in line with OGSM targets, CASP agreements and higher level DE&S intent. • Planning and leading implementation of the Portfolio change and improvement plans, ensuring adherence to DE&S principles and priorities. • Ensuring the effective collection and the collation of key project and performance data leading to the development of proactive project management and reporting processes and the successful and effective delivery of KPIs. • Leading and Inspiring people to achieve the vision and behaviours set out in the DE&S Way and the DE&S@21 continuous improvement programme, including a commitment to building capability, creating an inclusive environment and improving the diversity of the DE&S workforce. • As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, playing a proactive role in pan-DE&S leadership (in accordance with the Civil Service Leadership Statement - Inspiring, Confident and Empowering). • Developing objectives for subordinates, to exploit their professional knowledge, encourage professional development and delivery of the portfolio priorities. • A key responsibility of the role is to deliver the certification and type airworthiness of all MOD helicopter types (with the exception of H-135 Juno and H-145 Jupiter Helos)
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate: • Sufficient depth and breadth of experience to hold an airworthiness 2* delegation from Director General (Air) (DG (Air)). This would require, but not be limited to, previous experience as a Type Airworthiness Authority (TAA) or equivalent level of responsibility and accountability. • Being a Chartered Engineer and having knowledge and expertise across a broad range of engineering domains and disciplines • Experience of operating in a senior leadership role within a large, diverse and complex organisation, including managing a business area responsible for strategic delivery of programmes or services, in a safe manner. • Proven experience of commercial acumen and successfully negotiating complex deals with Industry. • Understanding of complex financial/performance management practices within a large organization. • Relevant experience with stakeholders: governmental, public-sector, private-sector and/or international stakeholders, with the ability to influence across cultures, organisations, suppliers and customers. • Established track record of managing projects through their life cycle, maintaining supply chains and service provision. • A proven commitment to Diversity & Inclusion. A high degree of personal leadership is required in this role and you will be expected to display the following leadership attributes: • Evidence of high-quality leadership skills with a strategic mind-set. • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills including ability to balance the needs of multiple customers. • Substantial experience in complex contract management. • Creating a sense of purpose and focusing on outcomes with a passion for continual improvement and improving performance. • Analytical skills with the intellectual capacity to quickly understand and communicate complex issues in a concise and compelling manner. • Exercising judgement and making good, evidence-based decisions particularly around risk and safety. • Empowering and developing individuals and teams, with a commitment to diversity, building inclusive teams and encouraging challenge. • Collaborating, making connections and encouraging cross-system working. • A level of self-awareness with resilience to undertake a demanding role combined with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Benefits

Bonus: You will be eligible to earn a non-pensionable, non-consolidated performance related award according to current DE&S policy. Currently, this is up to 50% for exceptional performance at SCS Pay Band 2 shadow grade but may be subject to change. Relocation: Please note that relocation or First Appointment Expenses may be available for eligible candidates. More information can be provided to candidates should they be invited to interview. Pension: You are entitled to membership of a Civil Service Pension Scheme. More information can be found at www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk. Annual Leave: 25 days in the first year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days. Other Benefits: MOD endeavours to support a work/life balance for all staff. Other benefits include: access to nursery places, a childcare voucher scheme, flexible working arrangements, remote access to systems to allow for remote working and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption allowances.

Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom

Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Environmental Protection Advisor (EPA)

DE&S Environmental Protection Advisor (EPA)

Full-Time

Salary £26,350 - £31,000 per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details. Job description As a H&S professional, you will be required to act on behalf of the Head of Establishment (HoE) as OHSE Advisor at DM Beith, North Ayrshire KA15 1JT The workforce at DM Beith is engaged in a wide range of tasks relating to explosive storage and the processing of ammunition; an understanding of working in this type of environment would be an advantage. After the initial induction period there is a requirement to become part of the ‘on site’ Duty Officer rota. Responsibilities To succeed in this assignment, you will need to: • Support the delivery of OHSE effective management to support activity to ensure that the HoE meets his statutory compliance commitments whilst championing continuous improvement. • Promote a single way of working to underpin the cohesive and coherent delivery of H&S management across the site. • Ensure effective and compliant processes and procedures are integrated in daily business. • Embed good behaviours and initiate activity to enhance the culture across all areas of health, safety and environmental protection. • Conduct checks, support assurance reviews and deliver monitoring guidance. • Deliver continuous improvement against corporate performance indicators. What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria: • A relevant H&S qualification, such as a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) • Relevant experience in a similar complex working environment. In addition to key OHSE management principles, a demonstrable competency in the following areas:desirable criteria: • Transport Management • Major Incident Planning • Fire Safety • COSHH • Explosive Safety If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Risk Assessment • OHSEP Fundamentals If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Communicating and influencing • Working together What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more. Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' booklet PDF at the bottom of this page. Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. About your team Corporate Services Group (CSG) is pivotal in enabling effective business operations. We are a professional body of people who undertake a diverse range of challenging activities which are integral to Defence procurement and support. CSG are represented in every area of the organisation enabling the successes of DE&S. Benefits Please find 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' attached or click here This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

Location: BeithScotland, United Kingdom

Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BeithScotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Quality Manager

DE&S Quality Manager

Full-Time

Salary £35,700 - £42,000 per annum (plus benefits).Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details. Job description Quality Managers within DE&S is complex with multi-faceted roles involving a wide range of responsibilities and priorities. In this post you will play a key independent role in developing and delivering Quality Management and Assurance to ISO 9001, and evolving improvement initiatives. Through this function you will participate in an extensive training programme with a long-term goal to gain a MoD Quality Management License followed by Chartered professional status through the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). You will then become a recognised Government Assurance and Improvement (GAI) subject matter expert. As the Quality Manager for Defence Munitions Head Office (DMHO), you will be responsible for DM Quality Management System to enable the business to meet its strategic objectives in the delivery of Quality Management. This will include maintaining ISO 9001 certification, acting as the key Subject Matter Expert interface and focal point for depot Quality Management specialists and the Certification Body. You will be responsible for driving Improvements and Learning from Experience (LFE) campaigns and initiatives pan DM including managing the transition from individual depot and Head Office ISO9001 certificates to one corporate certificate. You will be required to standardise policies, procedures and business practices across business. Part of the DE&S delivery is to provide munitions to our Front-Line Commands and suppliers. The incumbent may be based at any one of 7 DE&S DM’s sites located within the UK (DM Crombie, DM Glen Douglas, DM Beith, DM Longtown, DM Kineton, DM Gosport, DM Plymouth) or indeed at DE&S Head Quarters at Abbeywood, Bristol. Responsibilities The Corporate Services Group (CSG) Function, Quality Management (QM) Specialism has posts all around the UK and is responsible for ensuring an effective management system of operational governance is in place, mitigating enterprise level risks through a programme of independent assurance of DE&S ways of working and the outputs that are produced. The key areas of responsibility are: • Developing, maintaining the DM Quality Strategy and Policy, Quality Manual, Quality Plans and associated Quality documentation and records • Drive effective Governance, Assurance and Improvement/LFE approach • Provide Quality Management technical advice and guidance and support Quality Investigations • Manage the maintenance of the business processes working with the document Sponsors • Manage support to ensure appropriate management reviews are held and the any appropriate information is produced, then represent QM at meetings • Leading, planning and undertaking independent risk based internal quality audits and completing the reports • Manage timely stakeholder and customer engagement by arranging meetings and events • Manages the capture of Root Causes of non-conformances, analyse and present trend data • Manage the maintenance or implementation of the Business Management System including the Configuration Management of control aspects • Maintain the ISO 9001 certification and the manage the transitioning from multi depot certificates into a single corporate certificate • Collate, present and analyse data to present to Senior management to enable informed decisions • Manage to improve the awareness of quality, measuring its effectiveness • Manage in the delivery of an Improvement projects, taking ownership where appropriate • Provides shadowing and mentoring opportunities to share knowledge within DM Depots and the Function To be considered, you will have: • Experience at a management or supervisory level • Proven knowledge in delivering and managing `Quality Systems’ within an organisation • Recognised experience of communicating with stakeholders and colleagues • Good knowledge in Quality Management and ISO 9001 • Ability to interpret information Data management and analysis skills • Experience of identification and implementation of improvement initiatives • Demonstrate experience of working autonomously Skills/ Experience Experience at a management or supervisory level and in delivering and managing `Quality Systems’ within an organisation. This experience includes identification and implementation of improvement initiatives. What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria: • A Level, ONC or BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Qualification • In-depth experience at Lead Auditor at Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance. • You will require a full UK driving license as there will be occasional travel to DM Sites and overnight stays. It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria: • Knowledge and experience as a Quality Practitioner within a Munitions Logistics and Processing environment If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Governance • Assurance (Quality Management) If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Communicating and influencing • Managing a quality service What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more. Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' booklet PDF at the bottom of this page. Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. About your team Corporate Services Group (CSG) is pivotal in enabling effective business operations. We are a professional body of people who undertake a diverse range of challenging activities which are integral to Defence procurement and support. CSG are represented in every area of the organisation enabling the successes of DE&S. Benefits Please find 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' attached or click here This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom

Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2020

Type
Job: DE&S Project Manager

DE&S Project Manager

Summary Join an integral part of the UK's Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles, submarines and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country's armed forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now! Job description Based at RAF Coningsby, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) have exciting opportunities for a Project Manager. Depending on your skill sets and our business needs, you could be involved in either the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight or the Typhoon Project. As a Project Manager, you may lead or be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the delivery of new equipment or a major upgrade to an existing system. This might see you managing the acceptance trials programme for a new aircraft, being accountable for the delivery of a new capabilities, or developing a strategy to rationalise the provision of upgrades across a range of platforms. This could be the ideal career for you, allowing the chance for you to develop your skills and experience of leadership and delivering successful outcomes. DE&S is the force behind the armed forces, and is a highly specialised part of the Ministry of Defence. From the procurement of clothes to carriers, food to fighter jets, we ensure our UK military customers – the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force – have the equipment and support they need to carry out their duties effectively. Responsibilities Responsible for leading, managing and developing multidisciplinary teams covering a range of subject areas within associated semi-complex projects, multiple simple projects or complex control accounts. • Accountable for the delivery of their projects' outputs within the performance/cost/time envelope for a semi-complex project, multiple simple projects or complex control accounts. • Responsible for ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient means of delivery, whilst mitigating risk and leveraging opportunities. • Support an open, honest, no blame culture. Actively highlighting failures and shortfalls positively and drawing through Learning from Experience (LFE) into the project or control account, advising on mitigations and engaging with Order Book Item (OBI) owner to mitigate wider occurrence. • Responsible for embedding and adhering to all governance and policy and enable the required compliance throughout their team, ensure appropriate challenge and gain approval to deviate when necessary. • Regularly meet the customer to understanding the objective, requirements and the means of acceptance in line with the Ministry of Defence's Operating Model and Defence Lines of Development. • Deliver project requirements within the performance/cost/time envelope. Sustain and leverage value through the monitoring and management of contract performance against commitments (product and services) and meet our own obligations under the contract. • Responsible for meeting budgets within all In-Year and longer-term accounting periods Equipment Plan Procurement, Equipment Support Plan and Operating Expenditure. Lead and ensure that the wider financial (and resource) profiles are driven from the activities in the project schedule and the Work Breakdown Structure. • Lead the construction (through the Project Controls Function) of the Performance Measurement Baseline for the control account. • Proactively support career management and the wider development of the Project Managers. What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essentialcriteria: • Evidence of leadership and people management, or that of a multi-disciplinary team • Evidence of project managing semi-complex projects or multiple simple projects It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirablecriteria: • Any of the following: APM PMQ/MSP or similar, relevant graduate qualification i.e. MSc (Project Management). If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Controlling a project • Stakeholder management If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Making effective decisions • Leadership What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more. Find out more about what we offer by clicking here Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. About your team The Project Management Function provides a pipeline of project professionals to deliver our complex programme of work. The breadth of what our Project Managers do, means a career with us gives you a fantastic level of variety and a genuine ability to develop your project management career. From developing the nation’s future submarines to acquiring armoured vehicles, our work is at the forefront of fast-paced, cutting-edge project delivery. Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details. Benefits Please click here to find out more about 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' This post is not eligible for relocation allowances. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against): • Key Achievements • Relevant Experience • Applied Knowledge and Skills For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s). If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you'll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to ourDE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. 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, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. 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.

Location: LincolnEngland, United Kingdom

Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: LincolnEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S – Senior Qualified Accountant

DE&S - Senior Qualified Accountant

Full-Time

Salary £48,450 - £59,000 per annum (plus benefits) Job description As a Senior Qualified Accountant you will fulfil one of our Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant or Cost Control (Finance) positions which operate across the business, deployed by the Finance & Accounting (F&A) function: To be successful: - You must be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA) or international equivalent with extensive post qualified experience and knowledge in financial and management accounting techniques. - Demonstration of being an experienced leader, who can work on their own initiative and has had exposure to senior stakeholders and ownership. - Previous management experience and experience working within large, complex organisations, or Government. Please note that during interview you will be considered for and may be subsequently offered any of the listed roles within the F&A function at this level. Additionally, some of our roles are reserved for UK nationals only due to security. Responsibilities In the role of Finance Business Partner you will provide key financial guidance within a defined area of the business. You will analyse, understand and report on financial performance, providing strategic analysis of risks and opportunities to aid in the decision making process, ensuring decisions based on this advice are correctly reflected in current forecasts and future plans. By ensuring that your financial data is accurate and robust you will ensure high standards of financial management and planning with responsibility. Your primary responsibility is providing professional financial advice and judgement to Directors and Project Managers to ensure we make well founded investment decisions whilst protecting taxpayer’s interests. As a senior finance professional, you will be responsible for ensuring during commercial negotiations accounting treatment and taxation issues are identified and managed appropriately. As a Management Accountant you will be responsible for the integrity, consistency and accuracy for the management accounts, planning and budgeting, and in-year performance reporting of a defined area of DE&S. You will identify and implement best practice management reporting and provide Business Cases/Investment Appraisals, evaluating, reviewing and ensuring viable investment and spending options to support and challenge. Primarily you will manage the budgeting and forecasting process, identifying and investigating variances from budget and articulating those variances accurately and establishing effective and consistent modelling, planning and forecasting processes across the organisation. Your additional responsibilities could include the review of Company accounts, advising on cost models in respect of F&A implications and the review of proposed commercial payment and reward mechanisms to ensure F&A implications of DE&S managed contracts are identified and understood, are affordable and offer value for money. In the role of Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for the management and accuracy of the General Ledger and preparation of financial statements, applying standard accounting practice, the control framework and departmental financial policy to produce the key financial statements to compile the Annual Accounts. You will oversee and maintain accounting standards and policies on the application of the standards, ensuring proper and effective financial and inventory accounting through the DE&S defined processes. In addition, you will oversee the Audit process to ensure compliance and provide advice and assurance, driving consistency across the organisation by providing written guidance and policies on accounting treatments. Some roles may require specific technical knowledge including Tax advice on non-routine issues, providing advice and direction on MoD finance policy, regularity and propriety, potential novel and/or contentious expenditure, ensuring value for money, consultancy approval, repayment policy, gifting policy. In the role of Cost Controls (Finance) you will be responsible for the leadership, direction and guidance of a team of Cost Control staff working within a specific area or domain. You will use your technical expertise in cost management to provide oversight, support and guidance to Cost Management staff to ensure that project outputs are delivered successfully and to the required standard. You will ensure that appropriate procedures, methods and systems are in place and maintained for the necessary level of project control both within DE&S and at Suppliers. You will be primarily responsible for overseeing tasks such as reporting, analysis, forecasting, planning and budgeting. In these roles, you will be working with a range of stakeholders across DE&S Corporate and Delivery Business units and may include line management of a number of junior accountants with varying levels of experience. A career in the DE&S Finance & Accounting function will allow you to develop as a Finance Professional, with opportunities to deploy across a variety of assignments based on business needs. With this, you will be willing and able to gain a broader exposure of the business and work hands-on when required. Please note that you may be considered for similar positions at the level below the advertised role. What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following essential criteria: • Produce key financial statements which are used to compile the Annual Accounts. Apply standard accounting practice, the control framework, departmental financial policy and sound business knowledge in this process whilst leading a business unit, developing people and processes to maximise the effectiveness and efficient operation of the F&A function • Oversee the inventory audit process with external audits and internal teams; ensuring compliance with accounting boundaries for statement of accounts and review of audit risks • Evaluate, review and ensure viable investment and spending options to support/challenge the recommended option (incl. the development of business cases); referring disputed cases to higher authority • Act as key support to the DE&S business areas to analyse, understand and report on financial performance and provide a strategic level analysis of risks and opportunities, including mitigation options as appropriate whilst supporting contract negotiations from a Finance and Accounting perspective • Leading the team in working with PM/Scheduler/PCM to implement Cost Loaded Schedules to drive forecasting. Guide the production of EVM analysis to demonstrate project performance and analyse variances to plan, determine impact on the schedule and cost to complete the scope of work. Ensure consistency with IYM and EVM reporting It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate competence in the following criteria: • Oversee the production, review and assurance of inventory elements of the General Ledger and key financial statements which are used to compile the Annual Accounts by applying standard accounting practice, the control framework, departmental financial policy and sound business knowledge • Scrutinising, challenging and ensuring effective and consistent planning, budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation. Manage the budget and resource to maximise value for money • Oversee the Cost Control Finance team in working with Estimators to develop cost models and assist in the production of Investment Appraisals. Monitor project expenditure against approval and liaise with F&A colleagues to ensure that VAT and FOREX costs receive the correct financial treatment. If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Technical Accounting Standards, Statutory Reporting & Compliance • Leading Financial Strategy If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Seeing the big picture • Delivering at pace What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Parking is available at this site. Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' booklet PDF at the bottom of this page. Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. About your team Our Finance & Accounting teams ensure that DE&S meets its financial and management responsibilities for recording, communicating and driving financial performance. We are fundamental in ensuring the delivery of capability and capacity to the armed forces – and securing the best value for the taxpayer. Benefits Please find 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' attached or click here This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom

Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 7 Aug 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Inspector of Explosives Section Head
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 5 Aug 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: SDA Technical Overseer – Nuclear
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: Barrow-in-FurnessEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 5 Aug 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Engineer
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 4 Aug 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: SDA Project Controls Coordinator
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: CorshamEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: SDA Principle Scheduler
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: ThursoScotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: SDA Engineering Manager
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: ThursoScotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S/SDA Business Manager
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Land Equipment Weapons
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BeithScotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: Commercial Officer
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: RosythScotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Warehouse and Logistics Operative Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: SalisburyEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Air Data Engineer
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: YeovilEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S / SDA Project Controls Manager
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 7 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Director Ships Support
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 6 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Aviation Security Compliance Manager
Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support
Location: RuislipEngland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 1 Jul 2020

Type: Full-Time
Job: DE&S Mission Systems Lead Engineer
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