75083 - MoJ Property Directorate - Senior Project Sponsor – Prison Infrastructure

The national salary range is £51,767 - £59,590 London salary range is £55,720 - £64,135. Your salary will be dependent on your base location
3
12 Months
National
National
NATIONAL
Grade 7
Grade 7
Permanent
Full Time
Estates, Property, Project Delivery

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

The MoJ Property Directorate is a customer focused organisation that exists to enable our customers to perform to their very best.  We do this by providing high quality, easy to use services, and working environments that our customers want to work in, which support them to deliver their individual outputs efficiently.  Our job is to manage one of the most diverse and complex estates in Government – hosted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).  The  MoJ Property Directorate brings together a property portfolio including Prisons, Probation, and MoJ HQ and Arm’s Length Bodies.  We also provide property services on behalf of the Home Office.

MoJ Property provides specialist services including facilities management, health and safety, fire safety and security, technical design expertise, and sustainability.  We also have business management teams who support the entire Directorate and each of our partners is supported by account management teams.  We are responsible for a great deal - our portfolio consists of properties valued at £8.5bn for the MoJ alone.  We are part of the Government Property Profession (GPP) and through active membership and engagement we will work with the Office of Government Property to develop the maturity of the profession and also encourage our people to join the GPP. We continue to build our capability through training and recruitment, aspiring to be the best that we can be as individuals and as a directorate.

We continue to deliver new ways of working across our portfolio – leading on the scale and pace of activity for central government – proposing ways to achieve, and then providing more dynamic and flexible workspace, while driving down the cost of the estate.

Infrastructure Team Overview

There are multiple Senior Project Sponsor roles available within the MoJ Prison Infrastructure team. We are seeking Senior Project Sponsors to be responsible for a programme of expansion work within one of the following areas: 
Women’s Estate Expansion - a mix of Open and Closed gender-specific accommodation places across existing sites in the Women’s estate.

Small Secure Houseblocks – deploying short timescale secure houseblocks across the closed Category C estate.

These roles are accountable to the relevant Head of Programme Delivery in the new Prison Infrastructure Directorate for the successful, timely and quality delivery of the construction of their prison. The post holder is the prime contact and leader of significant teams of outsourced professional service providers.

Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities 

Responsibilities will include the following: 

•    Working with a range of end users, judiciary, prison governors, probation, HMPPS leads and facilities management to develop project proposals at mandate through to timely completion, within budget envelops; evidencing value for money solutions and benefits realisation.
•    Working with Directorate Account Management teams in delivering successful outcomes. 
•    Timely drafting and submission of individual project option appraisals, feasibility reports, business cases and board papers; driving design innovation.
•    Presenting at Board and Senior level briefings as required 
•    Working with commercial teams to procure supply chain resources, by providing the appropriate project briefs.
•    Managing the performance of supply chain partners, by providing clear instructions and collating and reporting on key performance measures
•    Identifying risks and issues and making sure mitigation plans are in place, submitting early warning notices when contractual remedies are thought to be required.
•    Embedding wider efficiency targets set by the Cabinet Office and Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), such as the implementation of building information modelling, government soft landings by the inclusion of FM professionals, and collaborative procurement - particularly early contractor engagement and project bank accounts.
•    Regularly holding to account and supporting team members who support the Senior Project Sponsors.
•    Line management and leadership of a team, providing strong professional direction. 
•    Making sure critical paths are in place for all projects and Project Performance Indicators (PPIs) are in place and the resulting data is used to keep project to time and quality. 
•    Making sure project detail sheets are submitted on time, having first challenged and assured the data and information being supplied is accurate.
•    Manage the end to end requisition to pay process, making sure prompt and fair payment is made.
•    Ensuring lessons learned are carried out as best practice and findings are collected and distributed across stakeholder groups, including technical services, FM and commercial.  Post project evaluations to be conducted and recorded, with report benefits in line with those set out in the business case(s)
•    Travel required to sites in England and Wales and on occasions, London and Scotland.

Skills and Experience 

Essential - 

•    Should have experience of effectively working through a diverse range of stakeholders, to achieve successful outcomes. 
•    Should have the ability to organise and prioritise delivery solutions in a continually changing environment, where appropriate to do so.
•    Should have the experience of developing new ways of working, particularly when identifying and embedding best practice. 
•    Should have experience of identifying risk and implementing mitigation plans.
•    Should have experience of delivering projects to a standard control framework process.

Specialist skills and experience:

•    Knowledge and experience of drafting and presenting business cases, option appraisals and board papers. 
•    Knowledge and use of Government Soft Landings (GSL).
•    Knowledge and experience in delivering projects through the industry standard of the RIBA digital plan of works.
•    Knowledge and experience of good supplier relationship, contract and commercial management outcomes.
•    Knowledge of sustainability policy and its application in property/projects
•    Knowledge of the strategic direction and objectives in managing and improving the Government estate.
•    Knowledge and use of construction contracts to deliver large scale projects, managing contractual claims and contractual variations

Highly Desirable: 

•    Awareness of Government Property Profession.
•    Experience in management of property disciplines e.g. Facilities Management, Sustainability, Health & Safety, Fire Safety
•    Successful experience of delivering challenging programmes in a complex environment
•    Understanding of and integration with the Government Property Profession 
•    Project or programme management qualification (e.g. Prince 2 or MSP)
•    Knowledge or experience of implementing continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Lean, Six Sigma etc. 
•    Experience of delivering through project bank accounts and timely payment of supply chains through the requisition to pay process.  
•    Knowledge and use of PPC 2000, NEC3 forms of contracts and contract remedies.

Qualifications

Have, or be willing to work towards, a recognised construction qualification, such as the chartered institute of building (CIOB) 

Government Property Profession (GPP) Technical Skills 

The GPP Framework is aimed at staff working in property or property-related roles and consider property to be their career anchor profession. This usually encompasses posts where professional qualifications and experience are directly relevant to the work being undertaken. However, it is also applicable to those who are currently not qualified property practitioners but wish to make this their profession of choice. Those with a property background at any level are encouraged to register with the GPP, which exists to support property practitioners at all levels. Details of the GPP Career Framework can be found at:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-property-profession-career-framework--2

This role falls under Property & Construction Project Management Senior Practitioner and some or all of the following Technical Skills will be tested during the selection process:
•    Property Programme and Project Management - Expert 

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

Behaviours

•    Seeing the big picture.
•    Leadership.
•    Managing a quality service
•    Delivering at pace.

Hybrid Working

Hybrid working enables employees to work partly in their workplace(s) and partly at home. We offer flexible working as a benefit to employees where the business needs allow. This role will involve some hybrid working with travel to sites across England and Wales when required.

Flexible working hours 

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. We are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may require during the selection process. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity

The Property Directorate offers flexible working subject to local agreement.
This post is advertised as Permanent & Full Time.  The unit is supportive of and encourages flexible working and compressed hours candidates will also be considered. 
This role can be based Nationally, with the possibility of occasional travel into London and across England and Wales.

Non-civil service candidates will start on the pay band minimum.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Flexible working hours

The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.

There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Pension

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Support

  • A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
  • Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
  • For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
  • Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
  • Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

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. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Interview dates to be confirmed

12/06/2023, 23:55 hours.

For further information about the role, please contact Lee Edney- Lee.Edney@justice.gov.uk

If you require any other assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Please quote the job reference - 75083.

Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC)

To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why. 

For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:

  • You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
  • You were studying abroad
  • You were living overseas with parents

In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.

if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.


Application form stage assessments

Experience
Work History
Statement of Suitability - 1000 word limit

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Behaviours
Seeing the Big Picture
Leadership
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
Property Programme and Project Management – Expert
Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

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) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

· individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

· Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

This Vacancy is closed to applications.