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Materials OSM Manager

Hybrid in Bristol·Full-time·Added today (last checked 5 Nov)

Ministry of Defence (MOD)

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Salary
£46,040 a year

About £3,060 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Bristol
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 18 November
Pension
28.97% employer pension

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Requirements or capability management and identification experience.

Nice to have

  • A recognised programme management qualification (APMP, MSP etc)
  • GOST accreditation at Practitioner level
  • Capability Planning and Acquisition Course CAPAC (Deliver) - Practitioner level.
  • Experience of working in the Defence nuclear programme with knowledge of policies and procedures across all life cycle phases or related experience.
  • Awareness level knowledge of MOD Commercial Policy, Procedures and Process.
  • Awareness level understanding of the 1958 Mutual Defence Agreement.
  • Understanding of the Polaris Sales Agreement (PSA) and PSA Technical Arrangements.
  • Practitioner level knowledge of the MOD's Capability Management approach.

Education & certifications

Minimum of HNC/HND in a STEM discipline.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£46,040

(per annum, pro-rata)

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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).

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

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

Open to UK nationals only.

The role

This role of Other Special Material (OSM) Manager resides within the Assembly Coulport and Advanced Materials (ACAM) Deputy Directorate within the Delivery Enablers team and is responsible for ensuring sufficient material is available at the right place, in the right condition at the right time to meet the needs of UK warhead production now and in the future.

The post holder is responsible for supporting the Advanced Materials OSM Assistant Head (OSM AH) in the management of the supply chain, the procurement, storage, accounting and disposal of Strategic Materials within their portfolio through:

  • Support to the OSM AH role in their sponsorship of the Advanced Materials (non-fissile) Value Stream and Services, focussing on acting as a deputy where appropriate, by:
    • acting as a deputy to ensure coherent governance;
    • authoring requirements documents and managing the existing requirements using the appropriate tools;
    • maintaining the strategic risk register for Advanced Materials;
    • monitoring project and programme progress;
    • develop a network with other teams in the DNO and,
    • authoring acceptance, evaluation and benefits realisation plans.
  • Provision of confidence in delivery of the Advanced Materials Value Stream and Services by:
    • enabling and attending to the needs of the programmes of record (post-approval);
    • identifying and preparing for the needs of the programmes of intent (pre-approval);
    • working with delivery leads to propose mitigation actions and initiate these through the WHG governance framework; and
    • informing the OSM AH on delivery performance as well as options and opportunities to intervene around substantive balance of risk decisions for escalation as required.
  • Facilitation and provision of evidence-based artefacts to the Warhead Approvals Panel and similar approvals panels/boards.
  • Attendance at the Advanced Materials Capability Planning Groups (CPG) and support the OSM AH by authoring and maintaining system requirements in the appropriate requirements software tool.
  • Representing and deputising for DNO where required, including oversight and reporting, interface with the regulators, and the writing of business cases.

How you'll work

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

This job role is not suitable for part-time working.

Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.

Reference number

486081

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

C1

Contract type

Permanent

Number of jobs available

1

Location

MoD Abbey Wood,Bristol BS34 8JH or AWE Aldermaston, Reading RG7 4PR

Job description

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.

Memberships

Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution, with route to Incorporation or Chartership.

Behaviours

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

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Changing and Improving

Artificial intelligence

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.

Security

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.

Job contact

  • Name : DNO External Recruitment Team
  • Email : DNO-ExternalRecruiting@mod.gov.uk

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Hiring process

Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 18th November 2026

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

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

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.

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 250 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 (max 250 words) and the following behaviours:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing

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

  • Changing and Improving

The interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

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

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

Further information:

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.

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 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.

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

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MOD - Defence Nuclear - DNO

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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).

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.

The Warhead Group (WHG) sits within DNO. As the nuclear weapon authorisee it delivers and integrates warheads across lifecycle phases and facilitates the provision of Nuclear Threat Reduction services to Government. The DNO Warhead Group:

  • Sets the direction, strategy and requirement for the integrated stockpile that includes the current and future warhead portfolio.
  • Enables capabilities such as transport, test and evaluation.
  • Interacts with partners domestically and internationally on the supply of components and the delivery of Special Nuclear Materials and associated capabilities.
  • Balances the competing needs and risks of all underlying programmes to ensure sustainment of the stockpile.

Delivery Enablers (DE) sits within WHG. The purpose of the DE team is to enable delivery of resilient enterprise capabilities in support of the Integrated Stockpile (A21 and Mk4a programmes) and Nuclear Threat Reduction.

The DE function aligns with the MOD-wide Capability Management Framework (CMF), working across the functions of Develop (strategic planning, 30-year horizon), Deliver (delivering BAU and realising the changes of planned investment), and Assure Coherence.

  • Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam5@mod.gov.uk

Additional information

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 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 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.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

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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