Associate Delivery Manager Ref. 3701

Job Description

Flexible working: We support full time, part-time, compressed, job share and other flexible working patterns. Due to the nature of our work this is an office-based role, therefore opportunities for remote working and/or working from home are not possible.

About us

We're MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.

The role

As one of our Associate Delivery Managers, you’ll work with a variety of teams across MI6 to deliver products throughout the organisation. With support and mentoring from your Delivery Managers, you’ll size and scope new products, systems and service features, then ensure they’re rolled out smoothly, overseeing and working in partnership with stakeholders to do so.

From financial to operational, all our products help us fulfil our mission to keep the UK safe. You’ll be working with a variety of unique products as you respond to one-of-a-kind business needs and think quickly to find solutions. Once your products are delivered, you’ll stay involved to provide ongoing support, so you’ll also get to see the impact of your work.

You’ll work in an Agile way, and your managers will coach you in best practice so you can develop your skills and understanding. There’ll also be the chance to get involved in exciting new projects working with the Cloud and AI. Plus, if you’re interested, there may be opportunities for both national and international travel available.

About you

You’ll need a background in technology. For example, you could have experience in project management or support within IT, Scrum, cyber or engineering. Experience working in an Agile environment would be desirable, but if you haven’t worked in this way, there’ll be training available once you join us.

You’ll be able to manage budgets and timelines and be comfortable problem solving along the way. As you oversee the work of technical teams on your projects, you’ll be able to provide practical support and recommendations to ensure delivery runs as smoothly as possible. You’ll also understand the importance of planning and forecasting but be flexible and able to alter your approach to mitigate risks or deal with unforeseen changes.

Finally, you’ll be passionate about your work. Someone who’s committed to providing value to customers. Who’s interested in niche, innovative technologies. And who can help ensure MI6’s digital programme continues to succeed by ensuring our products are both fit-for-purpose and rolled out smoothly.

Training and development

There’s a comprehensive training and development pathway on offer, which uses the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (GDDPCF). It includes tailored training, coaching and mentoring, alongside opportunities to gain qualifications and pursue specialist Agile Delivery pathways, if this interests you. https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk

You’ll also be enrolled in our internal training pathway, which will allow you to develop your skills in Agile Delivery Management with training like ICAgile and ICP-ACC Agile Coaching. What’s more, you’ll have access to on-the-job training and a buddy scheme, where you can benefit from the expertise of your colleagues.

After you’ve joined, you’ll be expected to validate your professional skills using the GDDPC framework within your probation period. We’ll guide you on how to demonstrate this effectively. As you grow your professional skills and develop, you’ll have the chance to further progress through the framework’s pay points.

Rewards and benefits

You’ll receive a starting salary of £60,415 plus other benefits including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays

• Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Excellent pension scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)

• Paid parental and adoption leave

Equal opportunities

At MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website

Offer of interview

We are committed to providing equitable opportunities throughout the recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities. As part of this, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as the Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are:

• You will be required to reach the minimum pass mark for the Organisational Situational Judgement Test which looks at your ability to problem solve. If you meet this criteria, you will be directed to complete an application form
• Evidence of working within delivery and project disciplines – assessed at application sift
• Evidence of strong motivation for the role and of wanting to apply your specialist skills to the unique environment of (MI6) – to be assessed at application sift.

There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer.

What to expect

Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:

1. Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) rating the appropriateness of your response to a series of short scenarios. The SJT tests criteria important for all roles in our organisation

2. Application sift looking at your skills and motivation for the role and organisation

3. In-person interview looking at your technical skills, competencies and motivation for the role

4. If successful you will receive a conditional offer of employment

Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.

Before you apply

To work at MI6, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria.

This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process.

Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.

Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely.

The role is based in central London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. An interest-free loan is available to assist with relocating into privately rented accommodation to take up the offer of employment.

We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in-person appointments during the recruitment and vetting process. Full details will be provided with your interview or assessment invitation.

Reimbursement is discretionary and will only be made in line with the Candidate Expenses Policy, as amended from time to time. Candidates must book their own travel, using the most economical option, and provide original hardcopy receipts for reimbursement.

Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.

Right to withdraw statement:

Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.