So1 Dsei Spc Cne

BACKGROUND

The Director Strategy and Policy organisation manages RN engagement with Ministers the Ministry of Defence Parliament the other front-line Commands allied Navies Other Government Departments the Maritime Enterprise academia and think tanks and the general public; developing and coordinating corresponding Navy policy.

DSEI SPC& CNE SO1 (DSP Events SO1) - sits within Domestic Engagement which covers a central team and mobile engagement Naval Regional Commands and parliamentary engagement matching audience and opportunity however DSEI is delivered through a number of wider directorates including Dev Acq FGen Commercial Finance and Comms.

ROLE DESCRIPTION & SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the central POC for all RN activity at DSEI & CNE including the Maritime Capability Conference seminar programme and attending RN assets. Advising on the Defence contribution to government security policy operations and shaping the international security environment as the DSEI / CNE addition act as lead project officer for 1SLs Seapower Conference (SPC) working to Head Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre and supported by lead desk officer.

Key tasks include:

DSEI & CNE

• Act as the central POC for all RN activity at DSEI & CNE including the Maritime Capability Conference seminar programme and attending RN assets.
• In collaboration with SLT outer offices Strat Engagement Team and event organisers oversee the planning preparation and coordination of senior and VIP officer engagement programme at DSEI & CNE
• Manage the design production and finance (including the sourcing and management of industry partners sponsorship ensuring adherence to Commercial governance practices) for the RN stands at DSEI & CNE.
• To augment stand designs merchandising activities consistent with the endorsed themes and objectives; identify influence and manage industry partners sponsorship whilst adhering to Commercial governance practices.
• As the principal staff / project officer for DSEI & CNE direct and coordinate the output of the ops team in line with the 1SLs intent.
• Identify key stakeholders for DSEI & CNE internal planning meetings coordinate and manage their outputs consistent with endorsed themes and RN objectives.
• Represent the RN at all DSEI / CNE internal and external coordinated meetings to ensure objectives are considered and incorporated.
• Liaise with RN Communications to ensure internal and external communications plans are produced and implemented.
• Ensure a cycle of continuous learning and improvement through production of a PXR identifying lessons identified and are implemented. .
• Engage with 1SLs team and CNE event organisers to explore opportunities for amalgamation of Sea Power Week with CNE identifying proposals for consideration.

SPC:

• Implementation of the strategic intent for the annual 1SL SPC.
• Ensure tender process is managed in accordance with policy then work with chosen supplier on successful implementation.
• Draw linkages between DSEI and SPC focussed on content and sponsorship.
• Work with desk officer and chosen supplier to project manage the delivery of the event. This includes working with wider DSP teams as well as 1SLs outer office and wider Defence.
• Provide project updates and briefing documents.
• Liaise with RN Comms to build in opportunities.

Dir Strat & Pols 2* area employs agile working to deliver business outputs; as a member of a Scrum team work in an agile way to deliver team outputs as prioritised by the teams Product Owner.

PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES

PRE APPT TRAINING/BRIEFINGS/VISITS REQUIRED

SCRUM on-line training.

AUTHORITY AND COMMITTEES

The post holder is authorised to liaise directly with internal and external stakeholders as necessary on behalf of Hd NS for the delivery of these responsibilities