Army - Applications Development Executive Officer

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence, Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from cyber and digital transformation, police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, psychologists, storekeepers, and policy secretariat staff to support the British Army.

Optimisation branch delivers organisational change, including digital transformation, across the outputs of the Army Personnel Centre. The scope of the team touches every single member of the Army with a commensurate level of senior interest. You will be joining a dedicated team that works collaboratively and supports each other. The team has led the way with the development of innovative solutions for modernisation and embraces the use of these tools for everyone involved in the Army's career management processes.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The purpose of this role is to identify and deliver the digital projects (Microsoft Power Applications) that support the Army Personnel Centre's business and Change goals.

As Applications Development Executive Officer your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement new digital ways of working, information management techniques, and technologies to improve the delivery of Army career management.
• Contribute to the advancement of team member skills for digitisation projects including Microsoft Office 365 Applications and the MS Power Platform.
• Embed a pro-active and innovative approach to personal development and training requirements within the Apps Dev team by developing team knowledge and keeping informed of IT advancements.
• Assist the analysis of existing processes; gather requirements, design and develop; test and release Digital Solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) and M365, engaging with Business Process Owners and key stakeholders throughout.
• Support regular stakeholder engagement and proactively horizon scan for future change, and its impact on HQMS (Headquarters Military Secretary) and APC (Army Personnel Centre) staff in their use of MODNET, M365 products and other ICT systems in line with Military Secretary's intent to be Digital by Default.

Person specification

Essential skills required:

• Computer literate with experience of using MS Office applications including Word, Excel, One Note, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint
• Attention to detail and the requirement for consistent accuracy
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments
• Commitment to continuous personal development and learning

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 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).

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

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.

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