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DNO-WHG-ISM Mk4A Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies Lead

Salary

GBP 46,040 per year

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Description

The Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) is responsible for the provision of the nuclear deterrent, encompassing submarines and nuclear warheads, while advising on UK nuclear planning and fostering international co-operation on nuclear matters.

This role sits within the Integrated Stockpile Organisation (ISO) and plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of the Mk4A programme. As the Mk4A RAID (Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) Lead, you will be the focal point for programme-wide risk and opportunity management, ensuring that senior leaders have the information needed to make informed decisions and maintain delivery confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the management and maintenance of programme / strategic RAID registers
  • Supporting programme planning and operational delivery through the identification, assessment, and management of risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
  • Conducting regular RAID reviews with project teams and stakeholders
  • Providing analysis and assurance to support informed decision-making by senior leaders and governance forums
  • Identifying emerging risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges
  • Producing high-quality reports, dashboards, and briefing materials
  • Supporting business case development, approvals activity, and key programme decisions
  • Building effective relationships across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise
  • Promoting best practice in risk management, programme controls, and continuous improvement

This post attracts the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £6,000 per annum.

Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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Skills

Required

  • Managing Successful Programmes qualification or equivalent
  • Practitioner level understanding of Risk Management practices

Nice to have

  • Management of Risk Practitioner or equivalent
  • Membership of Association of Project Managers
  • Nuclear Weapons Foundation Course
  • Experience of working within the nuclear weapons programme

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/dno-whg-ism-mk4a-risk-assumptions-issues-and-dependencies-lead-116037

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