UK Ministry of Defence

Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect
Job Description: Bristol, Corsham, London

Job Summary

The role is strategically important to the people Function because it helps to sets the technological and digital direction and thus future success. The Senior Enterprise Architect works closely with the Lead Enterprise Architect and other architecture teams, Product Managers, Data and Business Analysts, and User Researchers and User experience engineers from across the Civilian, Military (Regular and Reserve members of the Armed Forces), and the Veteran communities to put in place a future enterprise and business architecture that meets user’s needs. The Senior Enterprise Architect understands, interprets, and helps contextualises the People Strategy by communicating between the technical and non-technical stakeholders and develops enterprise architecture artefacts that enable strategic initiatives defined in the Strategy to be turned into delivery-focused, user-centric initiatives.

The Senior Enterprise Architect will support strategic design and business change by supplementing the vision from the People Strategy with supporting enterprise architecture principles and advice, ensuring compliance with strategic objectives, initiatives, standards and commercial processes across the People Function, which is underpinned by effective governance and assurance. The role is also responsible for influencing the quality of People products and services and are expected to use their enterprise architecture knowledge and experience, understanding of user needs and business goals to support problem definition and shaping work, and advise on priority setting for the DDaT team.

The work of the Senior Enterprise Architect forms an integral part of ensuring the objectives defined in the People Strategy deliver quality People products and services by ensuring that wholeforce digital and data perspective are considered when making and guiding decisions. They will also play a vital part in ensuring the technology and digital products being used across the function are being exploited to the maximum.

The role supports Defence Architecture work, driving community collaboration and coherence by supporting the work of the People Digital Authority by identifying and driving opportunities for coherence, and driving good architectural practices. A key part of this role will be to apply and support development of best practices and robust architecture processes that support business outcomes.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

Main duties

As the Senior Enterprise Architect your main duties are to:

provide digital leadership and support to at least one community and or team by being a key adviser on best practices and use of enterprise architecture.
network and communicate with stakeholders across enterprises, and actively seek opportunities for improvement and alignment with the People Strategy and user needs.
support the development of People Products and Services to ensure they compliance with relevant policy, rules, and guidance, enabling greater alignment between business needs, user needs, and digital solutions.
build strong, lasting, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and delivery teams to support successful delivery of the long-term People strategy and underpinning enterprise architecture.
guiding the People Function to make appropriate business, technology, and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability, and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk.
Support horizon scanning work, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the Function from an application, business, data, and technology perspective.
Support work to set the overall direction of business and digital capabilities, supporting the development of the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology, and data perspective, including ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ and transitional states.
Collaborate with policy and process leads across Defence to better understand the business processes that deliver HR policy and capability and the systems that support this, thereby building a detailed model of People enterprise architecture.
advise and guide the People Function on application, business, data, and technology standards, principles, tools, and appropriate technologies.

Main duties

As the Senior Enterprise Architect your main duties are to:

provide digital leadership and support to at least one community and or team by being a key adviser on best practices and use of enterprise architecture.
network and communicate with stakeholders across enterprises, and actively seek opportunities for improvement and alignment with the People Strategy and user needs.
support the development of People Products and Services to ensure they compliance with relevant policy, rules, and guidance, enabling greater alignment between business needs, user needs, and digital solutions.
build strong, lasting, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and delivery teams to support successful delivery of the long-term People strategy and underpinning enterprise architecture.
guiding the People Function to make appropriate business, technology, and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability, and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk.
Support horizon scanning work, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the Function from an application, business, data, and technology perspective.
Support work to set the overall direction of business and digital capabilities, supporting the development of the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology, and data perspective, including ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ and transitional states.
Collaborate with policy and process leads across Defence to better understand the business processes that deliver HR policy and capability and the systems that support this, thereby building a detailed model of People enterprise architecture.
advise and guide the People Function on application, business, data, and technology standards, principles, tools, and appropriate technologies.

Person specification

Technical Skills

As The Senior Enterprise Architect, You Will Use The Following Government Digital And Data Profession Capability Framework Skills At working level:

Commercial perspective

Commercial management involves exploring commercial opportunities whilst complying with the regulations on how we conduct and manage both internal and third-party relationships.

You Can:

understand commercial processes and the appropriate internal contacts within a government department
understand different sourcing strategies and when to apply them

Community Collaboration

Collaboration in the Government Digital and Data profession typically involves working in a multidisciplinary project team and contributing to working groups and wider professional communities. It requires a b...

London, United Kingdom

On site

03-04-2025

Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Title: Defence Digital Cost Modelling and Estimating Lead
Job Description: MOD Abbey Wood, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8JH / MoD Corsham Westwells Road Corsham SN13 9NR

Job Summary

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital!

Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

Join Defence Digital as a Cost Modelling Estimating Lead and play a crucial role in shaping investment strategies, optimising resources, and ensuring value for money in one of the UK’s most critical sectors. Your expertise will directly influence high-impact decisions, providing essential financial insights to senior stakeholders.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive Cost Modelling and Estimating services to support delivery teams and senior stakeholders. You’ll be at the heart of decision-making, transforming complex financial data into clear insights that drive strategic direction.

What You’ll Do:

Lead multiple concurrent investment decisions, contractual negotiations, and long-term financial planning submissions.
Develop, manage, and maintain robust Cost Models to support Defence Digital programmes.
Identify key financial risks, uncertainties, and cost drivers, providing clarity to senior stakeholders.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable Management Information that informs high-level strategy.
Support the Performance Cost Review process and ensure cost models remain accurate in live service environments.
Drive professional development within the Cost Modelling & Estimating team, fostering expertise across the Finance function.

There is more to this opportunity than number-crunching- it’s a chance to make a tangible impact in Defence Digital, shaping financial strategies that drive real-world results.

For a full breakdown of skills and responsibilities, please refer to the Finance Competency Framework attached to the advert.

Join Defence Digital as a Cost Modelling Estimating Lead and play a crucial role in shaping investment strategies, optimising resources, and ensuring value for money in one of the UK’s most critical sectors. Your expertise will directly influence high-impact decisions, providing essential financial insights to senior stakeholders.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive Cost Modelling and Estimating services to support delivery teams and senior stakeholders. You’ll be at the heart of decision-making, transforming complex financial data into clear insights that drive strategic direction.

What You’ll Do:

Lead multiple concurrent investment decisions, contractual negotiations, and long-term financial planning submissions.
Develop, manage, and maintain robust Cost Models to support Defence Digital programmes.
Identify key financial risks, uncertainties, and cost drivers, providing clarity to senior stakeholders.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable Management Information that informs high-level strategy.
Support the Performance Cost Review process and ensure cost models remain accurate in live service environments.
Drive professional development within the Cost Modelling & Estimating team, fostering expertise across the Finance function.

There is more to this opportunity than number-crunching- it’s a chance to make a tangible impact in Defence Digital, shaping financial strategies that drive real-world results.

For a full breakdown of skills and responsibilities, please refer to the Finance Competency Framework attached to the advert.

Person specification

You will have the opportunity to advance your career in Digital and Cyber delivery programmes—a rapidly growing and vital sector within Defence.

As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with Programme Management and Commercial colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of high-impact projects. Your ability to build strong relationships, navigate complex challenges, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels will be essential.

When Submitting Your CV, Highlight Your Relevant Career Experience. In Addition, Refer To The “Things You Need To Know” Section And Provide a Personal Statement (max. 1250 Words) Demonstrating The Following essential Criteria:

Expertise in financial planning, estimation, and cost modelling.
Experience applying risk and uncertainty analysis in project estimates.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, well-founded recommendations.

Behaviours

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

Leadership
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Working Together

Technical skills

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

FCF9 Cost Modelling Activities
FCF8 Understanding the Principles of Estimating

Alongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Alongside your salary of £59690, Ministry of Defence contributes £xxx towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life.
Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought.
A pension scheme which secures your future.
Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years.
Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments.
Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
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 current...

Corsham, United Kingdom

On site

07-04-2025

Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Title: DIO - Commercial Associate Practitioner
Job Description: Andover SP11 8HJ, Glasgow G2 8EX, Wyton PE28 2EA and Whittington WS14 9TJ.

Where business needs allow, this role may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working, therefore you must consider if any of the above locations are within a reasonable travelling distance. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business (i.e., detached duty) or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

Job Summary

Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!

Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.

Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.

To enable this DIO recognises that a diverse workforce is at the heart of different insights, ideas and innovation. A workforce diverse in background and life experience produces trusted public services and better decisions. We want our people to be curious and continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committed to Defence, empowered and able to challenge so you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation.

To Enable This DIO Commits To Offering Its Employees:

The ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO
Free membership for professional qualifications including CIPS
Professional and Personal Development of skills
Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO
Opportunity to join 6 networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers
Opportunity to drive and embed sustainable practices and solutions through delivering and managing sustainable procurement for Defence estates

About DIO

View our YouTube video to see more about our work

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

Why join us?

You will work with diverse, committed and energetic colleagues who all bring different skills and experience to the team and thus creating an environment of continual learning. You are likely to work with military colleagues, civil servants and consultants of all grades and ranks.

The available roles include procurement and contract management. In procurement roles you will be expected to support the procurement process, contributing to delivering commercial excellence for your department and providing a customer-focused service. The role is varied as you will be expected to work within relevant frameworks in order to contribute to all stages of the procurement process, from helping to gather requirements from across the business in line with market research, through to the handing over of the contract to contract and supplier management.

In the contract management role, you will be expected to undertake effective contract management activity in support of one (or more) of the organisation’s large strategic contracts. The role includes supporting activity relating to: mobilising contracts, managing the delivery and performance of the contract, carrying out day to day contract changes, managing risk within the contract and managing contract transition and exit.

You will work as part of a larger team, but will be expected to be able to prioritise and manage your own workload to deliver to deadlines and know when to seek support in order to balance both operationally urgent and important tasks.

Why join us?

You will work with diverse, committed and energetic colleagues who all bring different skills and experience to the team and thus creating an environment of continual learning. You are likely to work with military colleagues, civil servants and consultants of all grades and ranks.

The available roles include procurement and contract management. In procurement roles you will be expected to support the procurement process, contributing to delivering commercial excellence for your department and providing a customer-focused service. The role is varied as you will be expected to work within relevant frameworks in order to contribute to all stages of the procurement process, from helping to gather requirements from across the business in line with market research, through to the handing over of the contract to contract and supplier management.

In the contract management role, you will be expected to undertake effective contract management activity in support of one (or more) of the organisation’s large strategic contracts. The role includes supporting activity relating to: mobilising contracts, managing the delivery and performance of the contract, carrying out day to day contract changes, managing risk within the contract and managing contract transition and exit.

You will work as part of a larger team, but will be expected to be able to prioritise and manage your own workload to deliver to deadlines and know when to seek support in order to balance both operationally urgent and important tasks.

Person specification

As a Commercial Associate Practitioner, your responsibilities may include the following areas:

Contract Management

Effective management of our UK and International Contracts
Acting as the trusted adviser for the contracts to suppliers, customers, and team members
Assist in running and supervising these crucial service contracts in accordance with the Contract Management Plan and ensuring compliance to the appropriate processes and operating procedures
This role will provide you with an opportunity to gain a wider range of experience in contract management from contract amendments, administration, performance management, customer engagement and exit planning whilst also becoming part of the associated DIO Contact Management Teams

Sourcing

Support the procurement and competitive tendering of service contracts for a large and varied range of projects from capital works, facilities management to the acquisition and disposal of land
Assist in developing sourcing strategies in partnership with project and customers in line with current legislation and Government/MOD policy and procedures
Support compe...

Lichfield, United Kingdom

On site

07-04-2025

Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Title: Defence Business Services (DBS) - Digital, Information & Technology (DIT) Contract Manager
Job Description: Bristol, Abbey Wood north BS34 8JH,

Kentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EX,

Tomlinson House – Blackpool FY5 3WP.

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference?

Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence?

Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK’s Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement.

Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time.
Our Mission – Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability.

DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society.

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026.

Come and join the DBS community today!

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Job Description

The DBS DIT contract management team is responsible for ensuring greater visibility of both obligations and performance of DBS DIT Contracts, and to ensure effective Contract management is embedded in future DBS DIT contracts

Working as a contract management SME, your main responsibilities will include:

Supporting the DBS DIT Contract Management Lead in implementing best practice in Contract Management, ensuring suppliers meet the desired requirements and deliverables, and the Authority meet their contractual obligations to facilitate this.

Supporting DBS DIT Contract Management Lead in Governance meetings and Ad Hoc meetings producing minutes as required and engaging with internal stakeholders to ensure information is upto date in governance meeting packs.

The post will have responsibility for centralised CP&F actions for DBS DIT contracts, including Library contracts, PGRMC and Professional Services contracts ensuring spend is monitored and within the forecast profile, and authorised demander lists are managed and communicated to the supplier.

The post holder may also be required to produce clear reports on contractual performance against deliverables and spend analysis, presenting data and conclusions logically and concisely in the most appropriate format highlighting any insights generated from current activities.

Assist in ad hoc Supplier Management activities, such as supporting the collation of slide packs and responses to, data requests or briefings.

DBS operates a “blended working” approach which will be a combination of office based and homeworking. The post holder will be required to work on a 60:40 office:home ratio.

Occasional travel to other DBS or MOD sites may be required.

The DBS DIT contract management team is responsible for ensuring greater visibility of both obligations and performance of DBS DIT Contracts, and to ensure effective Contract management is embedded in future DBS DIT contracts

Working as a contract management SME, your main responsibilities will include:

Supporting the DBS DIT Contract Management Lead in implementing best practice in Contract Management, ensuring suppliers meet the desired requirements and deliverables, and the Authority meet their contractual obligations to facilitate this.

Supporting DBS DIT Contract Management Lead in Governance meetings and Ad Hoc meetings producing minutes as required and engaging with internal stakeholders to ensure information is upto date in governance meeting packs.

The post will have responsibility for centralised CP&F actions for DBS DIT contracts, including Library contracts, PGRMC and Professional Services contracts ensuring spend is monitored and within the forecast profile, and authorised demander lists are managed and communicated to the supplier.

The post holder may also be required to produce clear reports on contractual performance against deliverables and spend analysis, presenting data and conclusions logically and concisely in the most appropriate format highlighting any insights generated from current activities.

Assist in ad hoc Supplier Management activities, such as supporting the collation of slide packs and responses to, data requests or briefings.

DBS operates a “blended working” approach which will be a combination of office based and homeworking. The post holder will be required to work on a 60:40 office:home ratio.

Occasional travel to other DBS or MOD sites may be required.

Person specification

Experience of CP&F, both in contract management actions such as raising requisitions and also exploiting contractual MI contained in the system

Experience of contract management activities including implementing contract management plans, supporting and minuting governance meetings with stakeholders.

Stakeholder engagement and management with a range of stakeholders both within and outside your immediate team.

Experience working with suppliers and commercial support to identify and enable continuous improvement over the life of any given contract.

Ability to communicate and convey proposals, ideas and recommendations to different audiences.

Experience of tracking progress against long term deliverables.

Experience of tracking and forecasting contractual spend

Experience of raising and amending contr...

Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid

09-04-2025

UK Ministry of Defence

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