Enterprise Resource Planning Service Owner

At Dstl we protect lives. We take innovative Science and Technology (S&T) and use it to keep the country safe.
Dstl Digital provides the platforms and services which underpin the Dstl business and associated S&T Capabilities, and by virtue of the user experience we provide, we are responsible for making Dstl a great place to work.

As the Service Owner you will be responsible for defining and implementing the strategy of the service and as the senior escalation point for all internal customers, you will ensure the delivery of the service to agreed service levels with your team and act as primary engagement point with the suppliers of the service. You will report on service performance and take forward the continued development and improvement of the service. This could be in one or more of the following areas Collaboration and Communication, Application Services and Infrastructure Services.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for the strategic management of the service and lead on governance meetings.

• As the escalation point of contact for all customers you will ensure the delivery of the service to agreed service levels.

• Have responsibility for the day-to-day tasking the Service Team

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to influence decisions.

• Maintain positive relationships with those who have dependencies on service.

Leadership

As a leader in Defence you will help shape, role model and bring to life the ‘One Defence’ mindset that will enable us to deliver our vision and strategic objectives. Your leadership style must be inspiring, confident and empowering. Working at every level of our organisation to break down silos, unite teams and create a culture that is trusting, collaborative, innovative, diverse and inclusive. Enabling us to deliver with pace and agility through the skills, commitment and empowerment of our employees and military colleagues.

Important Information

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and able to tailor your style to suit your audience. Is highly organised and pays good attention to detail.
• Is able to handle conflicting priorities and successfully deliver to changing requirements.
• Can deliver within a fast-paced delivery environment and has the persistence to see things through to a conclusion.
• Will be the escalation point for the service.
• Will collaborate with customers and stakeholders to align service strategy with the needs of the business.

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving

Benefits

Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:

• Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.

• Flexible working: Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).

• Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.

• Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.

• Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.

• Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid

• Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.

• Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.