On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Benefits Lead (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (travel required to London or Bristol on an ad-hoc basis).
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.
The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.
The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.
To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.
The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.
Job summary
The Ministry of Defence has an ambitious digitally enabled transformation programme, that touches every aspect of the Defence People ecosystem. It is the primary programme that delivers one of the Secretary of State for Defence Reform outcomes; A highly engaged organisation that values its people, enables everyone to fulfil their potential and contribute to the security and defence of the nation.
Corporate Services Modernisation (CSM) programme, a multi-year, digitally enabled transformation programme designed to overhaul and enhance the Ministry of Defence’s corporate services - which includes HR, Finance, and Commercial functions. This is one of the largest Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP transformation programmes.
This role sits within Def HRS, the HR Function’s digital transformation programme, which is critical to Defence’s ability to enhance military capability, improve the user experience and inform better decision-making. This programme is a key priority for Ministers and was recently published as a critical priority in the Strategic Defence Review.
Job description
The Benefits Lead will own and drive the realisation of measurable benefits from the programme, ensuring the transformation delivers tangible value to Defence and the taxpayer. This role will lead the benefits management strategy, define baselines and targets, and embed benefits tracking and reporting throughout delivery and into business-as-usual.
SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.
As a Benefits Lead, your main responsibilities will be:
- Benefits Strategy & Planning
- Benefits Identification & Realisation
- Engagement & Change Enablement
- Tracking, Measurement & Reporting
- Risk & Dependency Management
Essential:
- Proven track record in benefits management for major transformation programmes, ideally in a public sector, Defence, or large-scale corporate services context.
- Strong knowledge of benefits frameworks (HMT Green Book, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), or equivalent).
- Experience of ERP / HCM transformation (e.g. Oracle Fusion, SAP) and the associated business change.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence at SCS and 2-star / 3-star level.
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
- Strong understanding of corporate services functions (HR, Finance, Commercial, etc.) and their operating models.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of MoD governance structures, Portfolio Office processes, and Defence business operations.
- APMG or MSP Benefits Management Practitioner certification.
- Experience in cross-organisational change in a federated environment.
- Understanding of complex, secure operating environments.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.
