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Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies Lead

On-site in London·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 31 Oct)

Ministry of Defence (MOD)

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Salary
£46,040 a year

About £3,060 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, London
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 15 November
Pension
28.97% employer pension

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Managing Successful Programmes qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience

- Practitioner level understanding of Risk Management practices.

Nice to have

- Management of Risk Practitioner or equivalent.

- Membership of Association of Project Managers, or equivalent.

- Nuclear Weapons Foundation Course

- Experience of working within the nuclear weapons programme.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£46,040

London locations may attract an allowance of £3,300 per annum.
This post attracts the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £14,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

This post attracts the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £14,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.

Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Visa & relocation

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The role

The Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) is responsible for the provision of the nuclear deterrent, encompassing our submarines and nuclear warheads, while also advising on UK nuclear planning and fostering international co-operation on nuclear matters. With a multidisciplinary team of over 700 professionals, the DNO brings together expertise in science, engineering, finance, policy, programme delivery, and more. We work in partnership with the Royal Navy, the Submarine Delivery Agency and the Atomic Weapons Establishment as the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE).

This is a genuinely exciting time to join the Ministry of Defence and work at the heart of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent. Within the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO), the Warhead Directorate is responsible for delivering and sustaining the UK's nuclear warhead capability, ensuring a safe, secure and effective stockpile now and into the future.

The Integrated Stockpile Management (ISM) Directorate is responsible for the development, delivery and support of the current in-service Trident Mk4A Re-Entry System, future technologies, and the replacement Mk7 Re-Entry System. Working across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise with the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), Royal Navy and other key stakeholders, ISM acts as the MOD intelligent customer throughout the capability lifecycle, from concept and development through to in-service support and disposal.

This role sits within the Integrated Stockpile Organisation (ISO) and plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of the Mk4A programme. As the Mk4A RAID (Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) Lead, you will be the focal point for programme-wide risk and opportunity management, ensuring that senior leaders have the information needed to make informed decisions and maintain delivery confidence. You will lead the development of risk management and oversee programme assumptions and dependencies for the Mk4A Programme. Working closely with programme, technical and industry partners, you will help identify, assess and mitigate risks to a nationally critical capability that underpins the UK's Continuous At-Sea Deterrent, while ensuring opportunities to improve programme outcomes are fully realised.

The successful candidate will join the Integrated Stockpile Organisation (ISO) within the Integrated Stockpile Management (ISM) Directorate, supporting the delivery and sustainment of the UK's Trident Mk4A Re-Entry System and associated stockpile capabilities. The role provides programme-level leadership for Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies (RAID), supporting effective governance, programme planning and operational delivery across a complex portfolio. The post holder will help ensure delivery risks and opportunities are understood, managed and communicated effectively, contributing to a nationally critical capability that underpins the UK's Continuous At-Sea Deterrent.

What you'll do

  • Leading the management and maintenance of programme / strategic RAID registers, ensuring information remains accurate, current and supports effective decision-making.
  • Supporting programme planning and operational delivery through the identification, assessment and management of risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
  • Conducting regular RAID reviews with project teams and stakeholders, providing challenge where appropriate and ensuring effective management actions are implemented.
  • Providing analysis and assurance to support informed decision-making by senior leaders and governance forums.
  • Identifying emerging risks, dependencies and delivery challenges, escalating issues where required and tracking actions through to closure.
  • Producing high-quality reports, dashboards and briefing materials to support governance, assurance activities and stakeholder engagement.
  • Supporting business case development, approvals activity and key programme decisions through robust risk and opportunity assessment.
  • Building effective relationships across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, including engagement with US partners where required. Also lead the integration of programme RAID, across the portfolio and wider industry partners.
  • Promoting best practice in risk management, programme controls and continuous improvement to strengthen delivery confidence across the Mk4A portfolio.

How you'll work

Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Additional information

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 15th November 2026

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Hiring process

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Delivering at Pace
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Working Together
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

  • Delivering at Pace

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style.

*Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview*

*Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history/qualification details/previous skills and experience. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements.

*Candidates will be required to provide a Personal Statement of Suitability which should be a maximum of 500 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential/desirable requirements for the role.

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following Behaviours:

  • Delivering at Pace

If a large number of applications are received, the sift will be based on Delivering at Pace, CV and Personal Statement only. However, evidence should be provided against all behaviours requested.

At interview, you will be assessed against your Experience and the following Behaviours:

  • Working Together
  • Seeing the Big Picture

The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview.

Interviews will be conducted over MS Teams.

Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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MOD - Defence Nuclear - DNO

Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated, and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.

  • Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk

Additional information

As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This post is classed as 'Reserved' as per the Civil Service Nationality Rules. For further information please see the attached document.

You will also be expected to achieve Developed Vetting clearance, above the normal clearance level expected for the MoD.

The Defence Nuclear Organisation plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of the UK's independent strategic nuclear deterrent. To help enhance security, staff working for the DNO are encouraged to always exercise a high level of discretion in sharing information or talking about their work. As part of the application process, we ask that you do not tell anyone other than your partner or close family member about your application to join the DNO. You should not mention your application on social media or discuss it with anyone else at this stage.

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.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Open to UK nationals only.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

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