About the job

Summary

Does your job matter? What we do matters

At the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), we’re proud of our unique role, because what we do matters. We save lives, prevent causalities, and ensure safety at sea. Thousands of people rely on our 24-hour emergency service 365 days a year, and our international presence extends far beyond the UK. But our work isn’t limited to search and rescue – our roles span the coastguard, pollution response, marine surveying and maritime security. Everything we do is underpinned by our aim to become the best maritime safety organisation in the world – join us and help protect people at sea and our marine environment.

Job description

This is your chance to do something that matters

As the Deputy Director Major Commercial, you will play a key leadership role in the MCA’s Commercial Directorate which covers all commercial and programme delivery activity in the MCA. It is the home of the MCA's aviation delivery and programme teams, the MCA's procurement function, and any major programme or acquisition with a whole life cost of more than £20m.
 

Responsibilities

Today all search and rescue helicopters operate under Her Majesty's Coastguard brand and are operated on behalf of the MCA by Bristow Helicopters Ltd worth £1.6bn. In addition to its search and rescue capabilities the MCA is implementing a pan-Government aerial surveillance capability, as well as the development of a new modern aviation solution to the treatment of pollution on the water. It is further engaged in the development of drone technology. These are commercially sourced solutions that need strong commercial and programme oversight in their delivery.

In addition to aviation delivery, there are many commercially delivered programmes which are on the MCA's horizon, including the replacement of its Coastguard communications and command & control systems together with many dozens of critical services and products the MCA is due to procure and manage over the coming years. This is an exciting time to join the team and make a difference.

Alongside exceptional leadership skills the successful candidate will have a background in the management of major commercial contracts and the successful delivery of programmes. You must be able to skilfully negotiate contracts whilst providing leadership and strategic direction to your multidisciplined team.

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension

Things you need to know Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

For further information or to apply please contact Richard Coleman: [email protected];

The sift is due to take place Week Commencing after 29th October.

Interviews and Assessments are likely to be held throughout November & December.

Interviews will be held in Southampton.

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a security check may be carried out.

How to Apply
For further information or to apply please contact Richard Coleman: [email protected];

The Maritime and Coastguard alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. For further information on Success Profiles please click here

You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include:

• An Agency Interview
• A Role Play Interview
• An interview with one or more exercises
• Multiple days of activities including interactive, written and timed exercises

The interview may consist of a range of question types which could include questions about your strengths or how you would respond in any given situation, as well as specific examples of things you have done. You may also be asked to sit a written assessment or present on a particular topic.

Your interview may consist of a range of question types. These may include questions about:

• What energises and motivates you
• How you would manage situations relevant to the role
• Your previous experience
• Your professional skills and knowledge

Further Information

We may hold a merit list for up to twelve months. During this time, if a similar role is identified and you have been placed on the merit list you may be considered for the post. Within the merit list period, your application form and selection information may be shared across the department and its agencies.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Reasonable adjustment

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact: Richard Coleman: [email protected];

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact

Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected]

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission:
Click here to visit Civil Service Commission

Childcare Vouchers

Any move to the Department for Transport (DfT) will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

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

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.