Defence Nuclear Organisation Nato - Whitehall, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Whitehall, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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- £35,290

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A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer

C2
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Defence Nuclear Organisation
Type of role:
Policy
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime, Compressed hours
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Whitehall, SW1A 2HBAbout the job

Job summary:

The UK's minimum credible independent nuclear deterrent, assigned to the defence of NATO, is the foundational component of our national security.

It ensures that potential adversaries can never use their capabilities to threaten the UK or our NATO allies or to deter us from taking the action required to maintain regional and global security and stability.

In a more contested and volatile world, our nuclear deterrent is as important as it has ever been.

The Defence Nuclear Organisation is responsible for delivering the nuclear deterrent and oversees the Defence Nuclear Enterprise - all the organisations, programmes and people involved in that endeavour.

We work in close partnership with the Royal Navy, who have operated the Continuous At Sea Deterrent for over 60 years.

We are currently undertaking an historic investment in our nuclear deterrence capability to ensure we are ready to face the threats of the future.

This includes building the new Dreadnought class of submarines and replacing our nuclear warheads. These are some of the biggest, most complex, and most technologically advanced programmes ever undertaken.

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 know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation.

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.

NATO and International team
We are recruiting for a C2/HEO Policy Adviser in the NATO & International team.

The team works through NATO and bilaterally with NATO Allies to influence NATO's nuclear strategy in support of UK and NATO defence and deterrence aims.

As one of the three NATO Allies that possess nuclear weapons and one of only two nuclear weapons states (alongside the US) that participates in NATO's Nuclear Planning Group, the UK plays an important role in influencing the NATO agenda and encouraging NATO nuclear adaptation and decision-making as means of maintaining an effective nuclear deterrence posture.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description:

As a C2 Policy Adviser you will be working at the forefront of one the Government's top priority policy areas, nuclear deterrence.

You will work at the heart of the UK's nuclear deterrent's role in NATO, organising and delivering key bilateral engagements.

The role will also manage a crucial project at the cornerstone of Euro-Atlantic security, including providing briefings and updates to Ministers and Senior Officials.

Person specification:

Key responsibilities

Understand the remit of the UK's nuclear deterrent and its role within the NATO mission.
Project manage an important area of Defence work, working directly with key stakeholders across the Department and more widely to deliver on a key MOD priority.
Provide briefing, written and inperson, to key Senior Officials and decision makers.
Support the team to prepare for regular NATO committee meetings in the nuclear portfolio.
Support the team with organising ad hoc projects, visits, and events in the NATO nuclear portfolio.
Support the team with organising and providing the Secretariat for crossgovernment NATO nuclear meetings.
Support organisation and delivery of key bilateral engagements with international governments.

Essential criteria

The ability to develop and maintain networks across multiple teams and departments to assist in the delivery of key tasks.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working on, or studying defence or foreign policy
Experience of project managing a programme of work
Experience of briefing complex issues to senior stakeholders or Ministers.

This role is based in MoD Main Building on Whitehall.

Due to the nature of the work, this job requires the majority of work to be completed in office or at alternative secure locations.

We are committed to flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss solutions. The Security Clearance required for this role is DV.

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