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Defence Nuclear Organisation - Enterprise Portfolio Team – Enterprise Portfolio Office MI and Reporting Head

Defence Nuclear Organisation - Enterprise Portfolio Team – Enterprise Portfolio Office MI and Reporting Head

Ministry of Defence
remoteHybrid
ExpiresExpires: Expiring in less than 3 weeks
Full time
£72,840 - £81,360 per year

Job summary

This role sits at the heart of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), responsible for delivering and sustaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent and submarine programmes—one of the Government’s highest national security priorities. The DNE brings together a unique partnership of organisations across Defence and industry, including the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO), Royal Navy, Strategic Command, Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), Submarine Delivery Group (SDG), and key civil partners.

With an annual budget exceeding £10bn (c.20% of the MOD’s total spend), the DNE is undertaking a once-in-a-generation transformation. Delivering this mission requires multiple complex programmes to be executed in parallel, at unprecedented scale and pace.

As covered in the 2026 DNE Area Plan, the Enterprise is driving significant reform to improve integration, pace and coherence across delivery. Central to this is the creation of a new 2* Enterprise Portfolio Directorate, responsible for overseeing the full DNE portfolio—strengthening grip on interdependencies, improving decision-making through better management information, and embedding a more professional, enterprise-wide approach to programme delivery.

The Enterprise Portfolio Team (EPT) plays a pivotal role within this transformation. It ensures that decisions are taken on a “best for enterprise” basis—optimising across the six DNE Portfolios to manage risk, maximise value, and translate strategic intent into delivery outcomes.

The EPT delivers this through four core capabilities:

  • Enterprise Portfolio Office – integrating planning, prioritisation and performance across the portfolio
  • Enterprise Analytics and Insight – providing data-driven decision support and forward-looking insight
  • Project Delivery Function – strengthening delivery frameworks and standards
  • Project Delivery Profession – building capability and professionalism across the workforce

Together, these capabilities define how the Enterprise plans, delivers and adapts—ensuring focus on what matters, when it matters, and why it matters.

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the UK’s most complex and nationally significant portfolios—working across organisational boundaries to shape delivery at scale.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

You will join the Enterprise Portfolio Team (EPT) as Head of Management Information (MI) and Reporting, reporting to the Enterprise Portfolio Office Deputy Director. In this role, you will work at the centre of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), collaborating across the Enterprise Portfolio Team , and the six major delivery portfolios to support the successful delivery of some of the UK’s most complex programmes.

This is a high-impact leadership role in a fast-paced environment, where you will shape how data and insight drive decision-making at the most senior levels. You will lead a team of specialists to develop and deliver a coherent, enterprise-wide approach to MI and reporting—ensuring that leaders have the clarity and confidence they need to make critical investment and delivery decisions.

You will play a key part in strengthening enterprise performance, improving transparency, and embedding a more consistent and professional approach to project delivery across the DNE.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team to define and deliver the DNE-wide standard for management information and reporting
  • Drive consistent, high-quality enterprise reporting that enables evidence-based decisions, effective portfolio balancing, and timely intervention
  • Work collaboratively across Defence and with external partners to define and implement MI requirements and standards across a complex, multi-organisation environment
  • Oversee the design and delivery of senior-level reporting products up to Secretary of State, ensuring clear, impactful insight and narrative
  • Ensure MI is accurate, timely and accessible—supporting both strategic leadership discussions and detailed interrogation where required
  • Lead innovation in data and reporting, including the use of advanced analytics and automation to improve efficiency and insight
  • Champion strong data governance and coherence across the Enterprise
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on performance, insight and reporting
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning and professional development within your team
  • Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and support the delivery of the EPT strategy and wider transformation agenda

This role requires regular engagement across a highly secure environment. Hybrid and flexible working is supported where possible, but regular on-site attendance will be required.

As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

Person specification

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader with experience in MI and reporting, and project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential Qualifications:

  • Hold a relevant project delivery qualification (e.g. bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), APM Qualification, Prince 2, Agile, Management of Port-folios)

Essential Skills:

  • Leading development of robust and reliable MI & Reporting for senior leaders.
  • Use of data & MI tools (e.g. PowerBI, PowerQuery, Palantir, Tableau).
  • Proven track record in project, programme and portfolio management.
  • Knowledge and application of portfolio, programme and project management methodologies (e.g. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), PRINCE 2, Agile).
  • Must be a team player and have a proven track record of complex stakeholder management, col-laborative working and engagement with senior leaders, with the ability to influence, change and impact decisions through those relationships to influence decision makers.
  • An articulate communicator with the ability to simplify and articulate technical language to influence and communicate across organisational boundaries and at all levels. Communicating insight clearly, through a variety of appropriate methods incl. data visualisation, with senior stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Hold a relevant Data, MI and reporting qualification (e.g., bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), Certified Data Scientist (CDS), Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP).
  • Advanced Microsoft 365.
  • Government Project Delivery Accreditation.

Desirable Skills:

  • Leading development of robust and reliable Portfolio/Enterprise MI & Reporting for senior leaders.
  • Knowledge and experience of Defence, or applicable experience in a similar sector.
  • At least one of: R, Python, SQL, PowerApps, Azure, Dataverse / Fabric.
  • Previous experience of Defence programme and portfolio management and/or experience of the delivery of military capability programmes.
  • Experience preferably aligned to Government Project Delivery Profession or Association of Project Management frameworks.
  • Experience of working with cross-government initiatives.

Qualifications

Hold a relevant project delivery qualification (e.g. bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), APM Qualification, Prince 2, Agile, Management of Port-folios)

Behaviours

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

  • Leadership
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

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

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £72,840, Ministry of Defence contributes £21,101 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
  • 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
  • On-site Gym
  • Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)
  • Thank You Scheme
  • Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA)
  • Defence Discount Service
  • On-site Nursery (site dependent)

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

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

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

This post is classed as ‘Reserved’ as per the Civil Service Nationality Rules. For further information please see the attached document.

Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style.

*Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview*

Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history/qualification details/previous skills and experience. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements.

Candidates will be required to provide a Personal Statement of Suitability which should be a maximum of 500 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential/desirable requirements for the role.

Sift Stage:

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following Behaviours and Technical Skill:

  • Leadership,
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Technical skill: Digital and Data

If a large number of applications are received then the initial sift will be based on the behaviour Leadership, CV and Personal Statement only. However, evidence should be provided against all behaviours requested.

The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview.

Interview Stage:

At interview, you will be assessed against the your Experience and following Behaviours and Technical Skills:

  • Leadership
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Technical skill: Digital and Data
  • Technical skill: Stakeholder Engagement
  • Technical skill: Business Change and Implementation

You will also be required to deliver a presentation at the interview stage.

Interviews will be conducted over MS Teams.

Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit.

You will also be expected to achieve Developed Vetting clearance, above the normal clearance level expected for the MoD.

The Defence Nuclear Organisation plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of the UK’s independent strategic nuclear deterrent. To help enhance security, staff working for the DNO are encouraged to always exercise a high level of discretion in sharing information or talking about their work. As part of the application process, we ask that you do not tell anyone other than your partner or close family member about your application to join the DNO. You should not mention your application on social media or discuss it with anyone else at this stage.

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.

There may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all DCS candidates that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.



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

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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 :

Recruitment team

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

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Salary range

  • £72,840 - £81,360 per year