On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for an SC Cleared Assistant Project Manager/PSO (Inside IR35) for a 24 Month contract based onsite fulltime in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire.

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.

To do this we have an annual budget of almost 40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than 11 billion of spend every year.

Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you re a permanent appointee or an interim.

Job Purpose:

The Defence Academy (DefAc) requires a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP)  APM/PSO to assist the Exit Project Managers in maintaining and managing project artefacts and documentation, secretariate responsibilities and support to deliver the contract exit projects. The right candidate will possess excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.

As an Assistant Project Manager/PSO your main responsibilities will be:

• Arranging key Project meetings i.e. Pj Working Groups, client reviews, Project Boards etc. and support monthly Project Progress Review meetings.

• Provision of Records of Decisions from Project Meetings

• Support to the Project Manager in the creation and maintenance of Key Project Artefacts e.g. Business Cases, Requirements, Risk Register, Approvals, Communication strategy etc

• Management of Project Teams Sites

• Day to Day support to the Project Manager in the execution of their duties

• Engagement with external stakeholders to support delivery of the Project(s)

You'll have:

• Active SC Security Clearance
• Excellent understanding of M365 functionality and its applications i.e. MS TEAMS, MS Project, MS Office.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology
• Understanding of MoD ways of working
• The ability to work with a wide range of staff and stakeholders
• Strong managerial skills

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.

Armed Forces Covenant

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 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.