Associate Delivery Manager

Job summary

MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing, and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you'll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.

Job description

As an Associate Delivery Manager, you’ll support the delivery of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled and data driven products that contribute directly to protecting the UK. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help ensure that tools, platforms and services are delivered smoothly, securely and in ways that genuinely support analysts and operational colleagues.

You’ll work alongside experienced Delivery Managers, Product Leads, engineers and designers, helping organise work and helping keep delivery on track day to day. The role focuses on enabling teams to work effectively by coordinating activity, supporting Agile ways of working and helping identify and remove blockers as they arise. Over time, you’ll build confidence, judgement and experience within some of the most complex delivery environments in government.

Day to day, you’ll support Agile ceremonies, keep delivery boards and backlogs up to date, and track risks and dependencies. You’ll also help teams plan and prioritise work, coordinate across disciplines and support clear reporting that enables informed decision making.

Much of the work sits within the organisation’s growing AI and data landscape. You’ll support teams delivering mission services, data platforms and decision support tools, where security, ethics and operational robustness matter as much as pace and innovation. This offers a unique opportunity to learn how modern digital delivery works in sensitive, high impact contexts.

Person specification

You’re organised, proactive and motivated by helping teams deliver meaningful work. You may already have experience supporting delivery, coordination or project activity, or be stepping up from a role where you’ve helped plan, organise and keep work moving. What matters most is that you’re ready to build your delivery capability in a complex, mission driven environment.

Confidence working with others is important as is the ability to communicate clearly and manage competing priorities effectively. You’re comfortable raising risks or issues when work isn’t progressing as expected, and value good planning and transparent ways of working while remaining adaptable when priorities change.

An interest in digital, data or AI enabled work is important. You’re curious about how modern products and services are delivered, and keen to learn how multidisciplinary teams design, build and operate secure, reliable services. When working in sensitive environments, you understand the importance of accuracy and judgement, handle information responsibly and follow established processes that keep people and systems safe.

Above all, you’re motivated by learning and contribution, enjoy being part of a team and want to develop your skills in a role where the outcomes genuinely matter.

Benefits

You’ll receive a starting salary of £60,358 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
• dedicated development budget
• 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

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

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

1. An initial online application form including pre-screening questions to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria
2. Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) rating the appropriateness of your responses to a series of short scenarios. The SJT tests criteria important for all roles in our organisation
3. In-person interview, assessing delivery experience, leadership capability and judgement aligned to 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 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : The Recruitment Team
• Email : careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk

Further information

https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers