AMS PSR

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Project Planner (Inside IR35) for a 6 month hybrid contract based in Bristol.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

As a Project Planner, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Support the on-boarding of suppliers onto the Performance & Relationship Management Scorecard and associated systems – outreach to Delivery Agents including Defence Equipment & Support, Submarine Delivery Agency, Defence Digital and Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
• Work with Strategic Partnering Managers (SPM) (Grade 6)/Assistant SPMs (Grade 7) and Strategic Suppliers to manage the completion of Performance Management Scorecard; lead analysis of the data and coordination of the feedback at both the tactical and strategic level.
• Support analysis of the Annual Review process with our SPP suppliers, this includes analysis of often large and complex data sets, creation of slide packs and presenting the outcomes back to the supplier. Continue ongoing work to streamline the process and collaborate with the Cabinet Office.
• Support the production of supplier intelligence briefs, in collaboration with SPMs.
• Support engagement with Cabinet Office and wider Government stakeholders to share best practice related to the Scorecard, Annual Review and other processes and initiatives.
• Support strategic level engagement and communications with suppliers, MOD departments, OGDs and Government officials up to and including ministerial level.

Essential:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly share ideas and information with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively within a close-knit team environment.
• Basic data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and summarise information to support decision-making.
• Experience in supplier management, with some exposure to supplier management systems and processes.
• SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of/some expeirence using Power BI.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.