Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chief Technology Officer Candidate Brief

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1 Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chief Technology Officer Candidate Brief August 2018

2 Contents Background... 3 Job Profile Chief Technology Officer... 5 Terms & Conditions... 8 Application and Appointment... 9 Equal Opportunities... 10

3 Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chief Technology Officer Background Our role Dealing with the past, protecting the future. Our Vision Our vision is for the mission to be delivered safely, securely, effectively, transparently and creatively; for the NDA to be a great place to work; and for us to be leading the nuclear sector and doing more across the world. Our Organisation The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is a non-departmental public body established under the Energy Act Under the Energy Act 2004, the NDA owns 17 nuclear sites across England, Wales and Scotland (some dating back to the 1940s) plus the associated liabilities and assets. The NDA is responsible for the operation, decommissioning and clean-up of nuclear reactor and research sites in the UK. The programme of work to deliver this is projected to take over 100 years and cost Her Majesty s Government (HMG) over 100 billion. The NDA reports to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), although for some aspects of work in Scotland it is responsible to Scottish ministers. The NDA Corporate Centre s role is strategic i.e. establish the overall approach, allocate budgets, set targets and monitor progress. The NDA Corporate Centre does not have a hands-on role in cleaning up our facilities. Instead its mission is delivered through the rest of the NDA Group, primarily Site Licence Companies (SLCs) and subsidiaries. The SLCs hold the nuclear site license (granted by the office for Nuclear regulation (ONR)) to operate the site/s. The SLCs provide staff to run the sites and also let the contracts to run and decommission them. In total there are approximately 18,500 people employed through the NDA Group. The NDA Corporate Centre employs over 200 staff and its headquarters are in West Cumbria. With a new Chief Executive and Chair, this is a very exciting time to join the NDA. Our NDA Corporate Centre is a strong, value-adding parent to the NDA family of subsidiary businesses: Lead, Govern, Share, Engage Our role is to lead, govern, share and engage our businesses who we entrust in delivering our strategy. We lead by defining the UK s approach and setting expectations for the businesses We govern by holding the businesses to account and ensuring value for money and probity

4 We share by identifying opportunities to leverage our scale across the Group and clean-up the legacy more efficiently and effectively We engage on behalf of the NDA nuclear family to secure funding from Government and ensure stakeholder support Our values are the standards we set for ourselves and the culture of the organisation is the way those values are reflected in our behaviours and actions. Our values are: Respect We encourage diversity, inclusivity and kindness We assume positive intent We consider the impact of our decisions on others We consistently show loyalty to the perspectives of colleagues who aren t in the room Openness We value transparency We actively listen to all perspectives and ideas We give and receive honest and constructive feedback We foster a no-surprises culture Collaboration We consider and trust the individual needs, strengths and experience of our colleagues We make better decisions through interaction with our colleagues and our stakeholders We act with integrity We seek to leverage expertise within the NDA Group Performance We deliver what we say we will deliver; we trust others to do the same We set clear expectations, roles and responsibilities and hold people to account We prioritise systematically so we can perform at our best at all times We strive to continuously improve organisational and individual performance Creativity We welcome new ideas and insights to expand our thinking We invest in innovation We challenge the status quo We make courageous choices

5 Some facts and figures NDA spends 3billion a year on the operations, decommissioning of nuclear power stations in UK. The NDA owns 17 nuclear sites across the UK. The decommissioning programme is expected to take over 100 years and cost over 100billion. NDA is effectively a corporate centre and delivers the decommissioning through the rest of the NDA group which comprises subsidiaries and Site Licence Companies. SLCs hold the licences to operate the individual sites. The group has circa IT users, with just over 200 staff based in the NDA corporate HO in Westlakes Science & Technology Park Cumbria. The overall NDA group IT budget is very substantial, with current supply contracts ranging up to nearly 100 million per annum. A new Sellafield IT contract (Will be awarded in 2 / 3 years time) will be valued at several hundred million pounds over 5 to 6 years. The NDA has a well-funded Cyber Security improvement programme which has the full support of the board. Job Profile The NDA has a critical role on ICT strategy across the NDA Group, providing leadership regarding how technology should be procured and exploited, both now and in the future, and to optimise business value and value to the UK tax payer. Reporting to the Security Information Services Director, this new role ensures that there is appropriate and professional focus on all Information Systems, Technology and Governance and leads the across the following aspects: ICT Strategy development Programme Management and Delivery Stakeholder relations User confidence and credibility Operational Delivery and Execution Working in a matrix structure to deliver the NDA s ICT strategy, this role will lead and manage the corporate arrangements and drive change in the Group, especially with regard to targeting the further of a flexible and agile working environment. The CTO will also be a key member of the NDA s holistic security board ensuring that expert ICT advice is integral to security decisions. The CTO is also responsible for all aspects of the Head Office IT systems and infrastructure and for the performance of the IT contractor. In addition there are approx. 600 further users from a number of NDA Subsidiaries who are on the NDA s Head Office IT infrastructure and require services from it. Key deliverables include: supporting, advising and challenging the NDA and Group to ensure the most efficient and effective ICT service provision

6 delivering the ICT functional policies and procedures through the NDA and Group leadership ensuring effective communication with NDA and Group stakeholders on delivery aspects of NDA expectations exercising considerable judgement with the responsibility of providing policy advice regarding Group wide issues and providing responses to internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the NDA Executive actively providing the organisation with direction and challenge regarding the NDA and Group business transformation specifically associated within the ICT arena but also more general transformation activities ensuring implementation of programmes and/or projects initiated by the NDA and wider Group good service to all Users on the NDA Corporate IT network. This includes direct management of all IT transformation projects and of the IT Managed Service Provider. Ensuring all aspects of the NDA s internal IT business systems and infrastructure are managed efficiently providing a Influencing the performance of NDA ICT by improvement and synergy development: acting as the subject matter expert in the ICT arena, with the ability to demonstrate understanding of the business applications and opportunities ensuring strategic planning of business objectives, innovating, leading and implementing change to improve performance whilst taking responsibility for ensuring the ICT Department are accountable and compliant in discharging their duties ensuring the ICT delivery and architecture team regularly engage with the business in strategic conversations, helping to shape business and ICT Strategy acting as a change agent within the business ensuring improvement strategies go beyond traditional technology management Influencing and delivering greater standardisation of the ICT arrangements within the NDA and Group to ensure greater efficiency and cost effective performance: initiating investigation and development on innovative methods of exploiting ICT assets, to the benefit of the organisation and the Group proactively contributing to best practice and process introduction and improvement to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of the NDA ICT organisation Ensuring that NDA ICT performance is maintained and managed with meaningful Information and Reporting: acting as the key representative of the NDA for all management reporting and KPIs associated with the NDA and Group wide activities responsibility for the setting of performance targets and overall performance framework for the NDA and Group ICT organisations acting as a custodian of taxpayers money, supporting the drive for value for money in delivery of the ICT mission

7 maintaining appropriate intelligence and knowledge of plans, performance and capability associated with ICT matters in order to achieve the responsibilities above. (This will be achieved via a combination of contact with the NDA Business Unit leaders, CISO and Group) Operating at this senior level, the successful candidate will have the following profile: ability to communicate complex concepts concisely senior leadership experience of complex and diverse work programmes and strategies ability to influence at senior levels with multiple stakeholders experience of selection, procurement and management of outsourced services experience in delivering successful IT infrastructure and software development projects excellent negotiation, interpersonal and commercial skills maturity, gravitas and presence with high levels of emotional intelligence proven ability to build strong credible relationships with colleagues, external partners and senior stakeholders successful operation in a matrixed, divisional and group environment effective and extensive senior leadership skills and behaviours in line with our core values logical and purposeful approach with strong motivation, resilience and a positive mental attitude proven track record, composed and having sound judgement when under pressure a true and trusted advisor and team player, committed to serving the public interest ability to manage and influence teams, providing both opportunity and challenge with a genuine commitment to leading and developing high performing teams an appetite to drive simplicity from complexity Other qualifications and experience: degree in a relevant subject hold a professional ICT qualification chartered membership of a relevant, recognised professional body Candidates must either hold or be capable of achieving SC security clearance.

8 Terms & Conditions Terms and conditions are dependent on grade in NDA. This role lies in band 9 or 10 depending on the experience of the successful applicant. We offer a competitive salary, again depending on experience of the successful candidate. Bonus This role comes with a performance related bonus potential of up to 35%, depending on individual and corporate performance. Car Allowance There is a car allowance of 7620 payable in equal instalments throughout the year. Civil Service Pension You will be eligible for the Alpha, Career Average pension scheme. This is a highly competitive, defined benefit scheme with an effective employer contribution rate of 24.5%. The employee contribution rate is 7.35%. Relocation Comprehensive relocation package is available Holidays The holiday year is January to December and annual leave entitlement 30 days plus 8 days Bank Holiday. In addition we have a facility where employees can buy or sell up to five days annual leave per year. Healthcare As a non-departmental public body we are unable to provide private healthcare, however we can administer a health cashback plan. Location Herdus House, Moor Row in West Cumbria OR Hinton House, Warrington in Cheshire Note, there will be significant travel between both sites.

9 Application and appointment To apply, please visit the dedicated campaign microsite uploading a CV and covering statement explaining your motivation in applying for the post of CTO and how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. For an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact one of the Hays Executive team: Laurence Wolahan M , T or E Laurence.wolahan@hays.com Sam Cresswell T or E sam.cresswell@hays.com Nikki Greaves T or E Nikki.greaves@hays.com Your application should include a covering letter summarising your suitability for the role, and include examples which illustrate your relevant experience and skills, ensuring you cover the requirements of the role above (including the outlined competencies in the attached competency document). Please also include current salary level and the names and contact details of 2 referees. Referees will not be contacted without your permission but we will request to contact them should you be shortlisted. We would appreciate you completing the below Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire and returning it with your application. In order to help NDA to monitor the success of its commitment to equal opportunities, all applicants are requested to complete the Equality Monitoring questionnaire and return it with their application. This form is used for monitoring purposes only and will not be made available to the selection panel. The closing date for applications is 9 th September The desired start date for the appointee is January Please see the timetable below for indicative dates: Closing date 9 th September 2018 First round interviews 19 th and 20 th September 2018 Psychometric Assessment Online Week Commencing 24 th September 2018 Final panel interviews 4 th October 2018 The above dates are subject to change.

10 Equal Opportunities The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and so if you re a suitably qualified applicant we ll welcome your application whatever your gender, race, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or age. Any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless it is clear that the candidate is unable to perform a duty that is intrinsic to the role, having taken into account reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of his/her disability We would appreciate you completing the below Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire and returning it with your application.

11 Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire Equal Opportunities Policy: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority are committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No employee or potential employee will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to the information disclosed. To ensure our policy is working we monitor our recruitment process to: ensure that discrimination does not occur ensure our recruitment procedures are fair establish where there might be an imbalance in success rates While it is voluntary to disclose this information, doing so will enable us to better understand the composition of our workforce and examine our practices fully. Your answers will be treated in the strictest confidence within HR as well as all CVs being anonymized prior to shortlisting. All data disclosed will comply with the Data Protection Act What is your Gender Identity? Female Male I identify in another way Prefer not to disclose What is your age? or over Prefer not to disclose Nationality Eligibility? To be eligible for this vacancy, candidates must be British or Commonwealth citizens or nationals of a European Economic Member State. Certain non-eec family members may also be eligible. Please state your Nationality and any other information you consider relevant to your eligibility (e.g. Work Permit details):

12 What is your Ethnic Origin? Asian or Asian British Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Chinese Any other Asian background Black or Black British African Caribbean Any other Black background Mixed White and Black Caribbean White and Black African White and Asian Any other Mixed/Multiple Ethnic background White English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British Irish Gypsy or Irish Traveller Any other White background Other Ethnic Group Arab Any other background Prefer not to disclose Do you consider yourself to have a disability, long-standing physical or mental health condition, illness or impairment? Yes No Prefer not to disclose If Yes To help your employer ensure appropriate support and/or adjustments are in place, please explain in the box provided below if you will need any facilities or support relating to your disability, long-standing physical or mental health condition, illness or impairment? Which of the following best describes how you think of yourself? Heterosexual/Straight Gay or Lesbian Other Prefer not to disclose Bisexual

13 What is your religion or belief? Christian Buddhist Hindu Jewish No Religion Sikh Any Other Religion Prefer not to disclose Muslim Civil Service Status Are you applying from another Civil Service agency/department? Yes No Advertising Effectiveness In order to assist us in assessing the effectiveness of our recruitment advertising campaigns, please state where you saw this vacancy. What is your current work pattern? Full-time Part-time Job Share Other Prefer not to say Do you have caring responsibilities? (Tick all that apply) None Primary carer of a Primary carer of disabled child/children (under18) child/children Primary carer of disabled Primary carer of older Secondary carer adult (18 and over) person (65 and over) Prefer not to say Where are you currently working? Home department of vacancy Other government dept. Wider Public Service Voluntary Sector Private Sector Other Prefer not to say Are you applying on promotion? (existing Civil Service applicants only) Yes No Prefer not to say

14 Are you currently on a cross-government talent scheme? (existing Civil Service applicants only) Future Leaders Scheme High Potential Senior Leaders Scheme Development Scheme 1.