Junior Project Manager

Job description for Junior Project Manager

Are you passionate about becoming a Project Manager? Are you looking to progress your career while supporting the UK Armed Forces? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) are expanding our Project Management teams and you could be the person we are looking for.

You’ll deliver small projects, or elements of larger projects, using recognised project management principles, tools and techniques. You’ll also develop business cases and project management plans, and provide project support in the development of these documents for larger projects.

Growing your career as part of DE&S/SDA, we will provide you with diverse opportunities at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of crucial and significant projects. For example, evacuating people out of areas of conflict or meeting current national and international needs, such as those pertaining to Disaster Relief or current global support. You’ll be supported by your manager and wider team to achieve your career goals and aspirations with mentoring available to fulfil your potential and funding for industry-recognised qualifications.

What do Project Managers do in DE&S/SDA?

Project Managers are accountable leaders for making sure a project is delivered on time, on budget and within scope. Project Managers within DE&S/SDA are key to successful and timely delivery of safe and effective equipment to Front Line Commands and their service personnel. Every day we play a functional part of making this happen, and that is ultimately what is important.

We are keen to represent the communities we serve within our workforce and to help us achieve this we particularly welcome applications from women, ethnic minorities and disabled people for this role.

We operate a hybrid working environment. It is expected that you will attend the site approximately three days per week. However, this cannot be guaranteed as some roles may require a greater attendance to site. Initially you will be expected to the attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the specific site, the team and the product you will be working on in more detail.

Responsibilities for Junior Project Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop, maintain and control all relevant project documentation from project plans, project schedules, status reports and risk registers to deliver specific project outputs within an established baseline.
• Measure progress via monthly reporting, explaining variances and taking corrective action
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary functions in managing an aspect of projects demonstrating ability to lead as future managers
• Analyse requirements, risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies and opportunities
• Build relationships, influence stakeholders and manage expectations
• Maintain outputs in ambiguous and uncertain environments

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Previous project management experience to contribute to successful project delivery
• Experience of gathering data, analysing and validating information to influence and inform decisions
• Experience of engaging with stakeholders
• Previous experience of risk management to deliver small projects or support development for larger projects
• Contributing to project improvements or change

Due to the secure nature of positions, some posts will be reserved for sole UK nationals only.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Controlling a Project
• Delivering at pace
• Changing and Improving

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their best selves. So whether you’re looking for a next step, a fresh start, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. If you need any additional support with your application, let us know.

Further Information

More information can be found below:

• DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
• SDA benefits: https://bit.ly/3ne9QTm
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills

3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Closing date - Sunday 7 May

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,500.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol

Reference ID: 1013