February 2016 Issue 92

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Hercules - 60 years of service and still delivering the goods Pioneering solutions in a fast-changing world

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FOREWORD By Tony Douglas, CEO

Hercules C-130J am very pleased that the start of 2016 has been so positive for DE&S. I We recently agreed the £369 million deal for the continued in-ser vice suppor t of the R AF Hercules C-130J fleet, securing around 1,200 UK jobs until 2022. desider The suppor t contract plays a crucial role in maintaining the aircraft’s availability and is in line with the Strategic w w w.gov.uk /government/publications/desider-2015 Defence and Securit y Review (SDSR) announcement to extend the life of the aircraft until 2030. The Royal Air Forces’ Puma Mk2 aircraft has reached Full Editor: Operating Capabilit y on time and on budget, with aircraft Tom Morris - 9352 37888 or 0117 9137888 and crews ready for worldwide operations. The upgrade of [email protected] 23 Puma Mk1 aircraft will deliver a step change in capabilit y, Repor ters safet y and increased per formance for at least the next Hazel Stanley, Emma L ancaster, Laur a Mar tin Plaza, decade. Tom K night and Francesca Yuille. And future successes lay ahead with several more exciting projects due to reach impor tant milestones in the ver y near Photography and Design: future. A ndrew Linnett, David Tucker, Ed Low, Mark Hawke It is our fantastic people across DE&S that are behind and Paul Grif fin each one of our successes, and I am delighted that some of Distribution Manager: them have been recognised in the 2016 New Year Honours Dick Naughton - 9352 34 342 or 0117 9134 342 list for their ser vices to defence. DE S [email protected] This month we also say farewell to one of our Executive Board Members, Director General Commercial, Susanna Advertising: Mason, after eight years within the MOD. Susanna has Richard Stillman – Ten Alps Media, 1 New Oxford been the most senior woman in DE&S for 18 months, and Street, High Holborn, London SC1A 1NU instrumental in delivering our single source procurement Tel: +4 4 (0)20 7657 1837 law. I am grateful to Susanna for her commitment, and Fax: +4 4 (0)20 7379 7155 passion for the depar tment and our people. [email protected] Finally it is impor tant that DE&S continues to attract the best talent, and you will notice that Desider now features some of our latest positions in its new recruitment pages. Printing:

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This magazine is produced on Cocoon Silk 90gsm which contains 50 per cent recycled and de-inked pulp from post consumer waste and Forest Stewardship Council certified material from well-managed forests. desider February 2016 3 SENIOR LEADERS COMMENT

06 Pete Worrall, Chief of Materiel (Joint Enablers), talks about his 35 years as a Civil Ser vant

NEWS

08 Simulating success: DE&S deliver flight deck training simulator to Culdrose

10 Puma team praised after Mark2 is delivered on time and budget

12 All the best: Director General Commercial Susanna Mason bids a fond farewell to DE&S

14 Congrats! DE&S staff are recognised in New Year Honours list

16 All Aboard: Final carrier piece is 16 lifted into place

18 Staying power: Hercules flies on after £369 million contract sees it through to 2030

22 Two new Voyager and two new A400M aircraft for the RAF

24 New state-of-the-art radar system for Royal Navy

30 DECA: Min DP Philip Dunne praises the Centre of excellence

FEATURES

26 Explosive content: Desider visits Defence Munitions at Gosport 18

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28 First person - Richard Spencer, Chief Safety Practitioner in Land Equipment discusses key achievements, assisting the Royal Marines and mountain biking

31 Jobs - Desider’s new recruitment pages

35 60 Second spotlight – SCOUT/AJAX trials officer Dale Lister talks about motorcycling, family, and his love of 007 2016 and Madonna

36 DE&S People – Dr Eluned Lewis of the DE&S Technology Office tells Desider about meeting the Queen after her team scooped a Civil Service Award FEBRUARY

37 DE&S People – DE&S Senior Aircraftwoman Pamela Garth hits the 14 high notes for the Armed Forces One Voice initiative

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Pete Worrall, Chief of Materiel (Joint Enablers), talks about his 35 years as a Civil Servant and what motivates him to get out of bed in the morning Picture: David Tucker t may surprise some people to learn that I joined the MOD over 35 years ago, straight Ifrom school, as an Engineering Apprentice in the then Military Vehicles Engineering Establishment. From this beginning I have been for tunate to experience a broad range of challenging and enjoyable jobs in the former MOD Procurement Executive and the follow-on Defence Procurement Agency (DPA). I lef t the DPA in 2005 on promotion to 2* and signed up for a three-year tour in NATO. I returned to the newly formed DE&S in 2008 as Director Helicopters. In July 2011 I took up the role of Chief of Material (Joint Enablers) on a temporar y basis and was officially appointed into the role four months later, following an external competition, on promotion to 3*. Looking back over my career to date it is nice to be able to say, while there were some really tough times, jobs don’t get better than suppor ting our Armed Forces. Delivering and suppor ting some of the world’s most complex defence equipment as a professional engineer and programme manager is what has got me out of bed in a morning and keeps me motivated.

Looking “ back over my career to date it is nice to be able to say, while there were some really also being judged as the overall winner of jobs not only led me to mentoring people tough times, jobs don’t get Min(DP)’s Special Award. myself but also to my initiating and leading The Helicopters OC Rotar y Wing Strategy the MOD’s Mentoring Initiative. One can better than supporting our is another area of excellence that stands get a real buzz when a mentee tells you Armed Forces out. This ground-breaking strategy won that your interaction with them has made the Association for Project Management a really positive difference to their work, Pete Worrall CoM JE Programme of the Year Award in 2015. development and work-life balance. The team were up against public and Looking to the future, I wanted to private sector entries and their success round up with a few words on our DE&S demonstrates that our people and work can Transformation. Based on my experience be even more innovative and successful across many change initiatives over my In terms of my current job I am than that of our private sector counterpar ts. career to date there is no doubt in my responsible for a diverse” range of In delivering and suppor ting equipment mind how vital it is for us all to get behind equipment from helicopters to Militar y I obviously come into contact with a wide our DE&S Transformation and make it a Air Traf fic Management across t wo range of people and I am greatly impressed success. Oper ating Centres (OC); Helicopters and by the people across Defence and especially The prize is really wor th the effor t since, ISTAR (Intelligence, Sur veillance, Target within JE. It’s their drive and determination if we get it right, we will: make it easier for Acquisition and Reconnaissance). Unlike to do the ver y best they can on behalf of our people to work across DE&S during most other domains, the 1,300 militar y our Armed Forces that’s so impressive, their careers based on a common ‘DE&S and civilian JE staff deliver and suppor t regularly requiring them to go the extra Way’ and in the process maximise the use of capabilit y for all three Single Ser vices and mile. their time and minimise their wasted ef for t; the Joint Forces Command. Interacting with our people across the use a pay and per formance system that I am pleased to say that there are many MOD and wider stakeholders and especially rewards ‘good’ per formance and addresses aspects of excellence across my Domain the variety of new conversations I have, ‘bad’; input information once and use many based on my peoples’ hard work. Last year when I get out and about to meet staff times; and ultimately excel in delivering our the ISTAR OC Marshall Militar y Air Traffic and as par t of my mentoring, is one of the promises to our Customers. Management Team excelled by not only favourite aspects of my job. My passion winning a Min(DP) Acquisition Award but for wanting to suppor t people to do their

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Above: The new E&S has delivered a refurbished and associated costs of training with flight simulator Flight Deck Training Simulator real aircraf t”. based at RNAS Dthat will train Flight Deck At a small ceremony on the Culdrose in Officers and Aircraft Handlers to safely This facility has Fleet Air Arm’s West Cornwall Cornwall operate aircraft on and off a ship’s Air Station, Captain Ade Orchard flight deck. the ability to deliver OBE, Commanding Of ficer of RNA S The simulator at RNA S Culdrose Culdrose opened the facilit y. in Cornwall will be able to train- much better training He said: “The reason for this up crews for the new HMS Queen and lessen the need facility is to improve training and give Elizabeth class Aircraft Carriers, as people better currency. This facilit y well as the Type 45 Destroyers, Type and associated costs is truly quite impressive and matches 23 Frigates and in the future Type 26 of training with real any thing I’ve seen across in the Combat Ships and MARS Tankers. United States. I’m thrilled with just The refurbished facility allows aircraft a few mouse clicks the simulator is flight deck crews to simulate well and truly open and well done to ever y aspect of deck operations. Tim Kingswell ever yone involved.” Fire fighting and engineering Ben Webb, SE A Project Manager, emergencies, aircraft refuelling, led a dedicated team of sof t ware marshalling and multi-spot landings designers, 3-D modellers and can be simulated as well as changing computer developers to produce as sea states and day and night The MTAO team,” led by project life-like as possible flight deck and conditions. leader Tim Kingswell , worked aircraft representations All the current helicopters closely with the Royal Nav y’s The FDO Simulator team are now types in ser vice are used and over School of Flight Deck Operations looking to install newer aircraft 28 different serials can be set to (RNSFDO) and a civilian contractor, t ypes in the shape of Chinook, test individuals on drills taught at SE A (Systems Engineering and Apache, Osprey and F35 Jets and Culdrose in the classroom before A ssessment). This allowed the MTAO more training serials for students students are released into the Fleet. team to progress from contract to practice on, within the next few The simulator has been brought signature to equipment installation in months of 2016. into ser vice by the DE&S Maritime just six months. Combat Systems (MCS) Maritime Mr Kingswell told Desider: “This Training & Acquisition Organisation facility has the abilit y to deliver much (MTAO) team at Abbey Wood. better training and lessen the need

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Puma MK2 delivered on time and on budget

he teams behind the Royal faster and twice as far as the in the world and, crucially, can Air Forces’ Puma Mk2 have Puma Mk1. They also have highly be ready to deploy in support of Tbeen praised after the advanced digitised glass cockpits both combat and humanitarian aircraft achieved Full Operating with upgraded liquid-crystal missions in just four hours. Capability (FOC), on time The aircraft, with and on budget. improved ballistic The achievement protection, is capable of has been due to the THE PROGRAMME HAS BEEN DELIVERED ON carrying up to 16 fully­ professionalism and equipped troops. Twin “ TIME AND ON BUDGET MAKING IT A GREAT effort of the Puma Project cargo doors and low rotor Team in DE&S, their DE&S PROCUREMENT SUCCESS downwash make it ideal industry partners and for transporting personnel other stakeholders. and equipment in and The successful out of confined urban delivery of the £339 ” environments. million programme means that display instruments. Air Vice-Marshal Julian Young, the helicopters benefit from new The Puma Mk2 can fit into a Director Helicopters at the MOD’s engines, providing 35 per cent C-17 Globemaster transport Defence Equipment & Support more power and improved fuel aircraft, which means that it organisation, added: “The efficiency to allow them to fly can be transported anywhere Puma is a remarkable aircraft

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and its ability to operate in includes the movement of people fuel tanks, as well as an abseil, urban and harsh conditions will who would otherwise need to fast roping and parachuting see it play a key role in any future make more dangerous journeys capability. Wire cutters and a deployments. by road, so the capability is Traffic Advisory System have also “The programme has been undoubtedly saving lives. been developed and are being delivered on time and on introduced to enhance the safety budget making it a great DE&S of the fleet. procurement success” THE HELICOPTERS BENEFIT FROM Almost a third of the The early achievement of the NEW ENGINES, PROVIDING 35 PER CENT programme was carried out by Initial Operating Capability (IOC) Airbus Helicopters in the UK, in February 2015 enabled the MORE POWER AND IMPROVED FUEL with the remainder undertaken deployment of three aircraft to EFFICIENCY TO ALLOW THEM TO FLY at Airbus Helicopters premises in Kabul in Afghanistan to support France and Romania, with other FASTER AND TWICE AS FAR Operation TORAL in March last contributions made by a range year. The Puma Mk2 are now of other companies in Oxford, providing vital aviation support Since achieving IOC, the aircraft Oldham, Redditch, Gloucester, to British and coalition troops has been further upgraded to Boscombe Down, Basildon, who are assisting the Afghan expand the operating envelope, Surrey, Marlow, Cheltenham and Government and Afghan National and to add capabilities such as Reading. Security Forces. This task a Rescue Hoist, extended range

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Susanna Mason bids farewell

Susanna Mason talks to Desider about the tough decision to make her next career move after eight years within the MOD and 18 months in DE&S.

I joined the MOD having spent 14 current contracts, and will I’m I wanted to try and address this years working as a consultant, sure, save hundreds more. by providing opportunities to and have spent eight years in access continuing professional the department in a number From a personal perspective one development, and so in 2008, the of roles before joining DE&S of my proudest achievements Villiers Club was born. Since then 18 months ago as Director was being asked in 2014, to lead we’ve had many inspirational General Commercial. This has the commercial function as Head speakers, including the Head of

been a challenging role with of Profession. For a while I was Research and Development for

a wide ranging portfolio of the most senior woman in the the US Department for Defence responsibilities so it has been a department and actually” being and the first female military tough 18 months but I’m proud 2* officer, Elaine West, who of the progress we have made; have provided fascinating and we’ve improved the structure and informative speeches. I’m proud quality of the commercial function to say its membership has grown and now really understand the to 300+ from across industry and issues we face and are taking When I started at the government and I’ve no doubt steps to overcome them. However, MOD I was surprised the Villiers Club will continue to the hard work is not finished and by the fact that women inspire both professionally and we need to focus on successfully tended to leave when personally. implementing a number of they were in their mid- projects before we can realise all It was an incredibly tough decision of the benefits. thirties. I wanted to try to leave. I’ve had a wonderful and address this time over the past eight years; Whilst I would find it difficult to Susanna Mason I’ve seen and done things that I identify just one professional could never have imagined, and highlight, I‘m particularly I’ll look back on my time with delighted to have delivered the great fondness. But I feel that the Orange Book, or Single Source ” time is right for me to take on a Contract Regulations, in 2014. new and exciting challenge, and it A lot of blood, sweat and tears one of very few senior women is with sadness that I shall leave were shed during the five years has always been a great privilege, the department. I hope to find as it took to introduce this law, and a lot of fun! Another personal many hard-working and dedicated and I’m pleased to say that it highlight has been the way that people in my future work as I has changed the way we do the Villiers Club has had a positive have in the Civil Service as I’m business with single source impact on female commercial enormously proud of what we, contractors, allowing us a greater staff. When I started in the MOD and the department do. It’s been understanding of cost and I was surprised by the fact that a privilege to work here and I will transparency. It has already saved women tended to leave when miss it hugely. us tens of millions of pounds on they were in their mid-thirties.

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proudly sponsoring NEWS DE&S Staff recognised in New Year Honours Several DE&S employees were recognised for their efforts in the New Year Honours list. Desider caught up with some of them to get their thoughts.

ir Marshal Simon Bollom thought something had gone wrong when Athe Chief of the Air Staff took him aside for a chat but in fact it was to tell him he was going to receive a Knighthood. The Air Marshal, who had already been appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 2011, was awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. “When I heard I was honoured and obviously absolutely delighted,” Air Marshal Bollom told Desider. “My family are clearly delighted about the award and prospect of a day out to the Palace. I am pleased for them as well as they have had to make many sacrifices to ensure I can do my job to the best of my abilit y.” He also paid tribute to those he worked with adding: “The truth is that any achievements that I might have been par t of, or led, have cer tainly been the summation of the effor ts of the excellent team that I have assembled around me. “I am ver y proud of them and grateful for their outstanding effor t and suppor t.” And while Air Marshal Bollom admits being referred to as ‘Sir Simon’ does make him cringe a little it won’t stop him from going to watch his beloved Bath rugby club. “Being called Sir Simon does make me

feel slightly awkward I confess,” he said.

“But I’ll still be standing on the Thatchers Terrace at Bath Rugby with the rest of them none -- the” wiser about my title and hoping for miracles this season.”

The truth is that any achievements that I might have been part of, or led, have certainly been the summation of the efforts of the excellent team that I have assembled around me Sir Simon Bollom (CoM Air)

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Julia Hurrell was also stunned to receive the news that she had successfully been nominated for a British Empire Medal for ser vices to Defence and Charit y. “I didn’t know any thing about it and was genuinely shocked. I was ver y well behaved though and told no one, apar t from my husband who was there when I opened it!” Julia told Desider. Julia star ted suppor ting the Samaritans’ Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal in 2000 and at its peak a remarkable 2,500 shoeboxes were delivered from Abbey Wood to disadvantaged children abroad. Over the years more than 20,000 shoeboxes containing toys, gifts, letters of hope, and hygiene products have been delivered from Abbey Wood to children in desperate need around the world. Julia, who works as an inventor y manager in the DE&S International Guns Missiles & Rockets Project Team, has also helped raise money for charities including the NSPCC, St Peter’s Hospice and Above: Julia Hurrell McMillan but insists her award is ver y much thanks to others. “I might be holding the medal but so “It has been over whelming and I wanted Logistics Corps and Wing Commander many people played their par t,” she said. the presentation to take place at Abbey Andrew Knight, an A 400M Intergrated “The suppor t I have had over the years Wood so other people who have suppor ted Logistics Suppor t Manager - both of whom has been simply wonder ful and I would not me can play their par t,” Julia added. received an OBE. be in this position if it were not for that.” Major Alber t Keeling, of the DE&S Congratulations also go to Colonel David Julia was also surprised to receive Medical deliver y team, was awarded an Casey, who works for Land Equipment, who several personal congratulations letters OBE for helping to deliver a field hospital to was awarded an OBE for achievements including one from new CEO Tony Douglas, combat Ebola in Sierra Leone. prior to joining DE&S, while Squadron and Chief of Defence People, lieutenant He told Desider: “My award is ver y Leader Timothy Ellis and Commander Chris General Andrew Gregor y CB. much as a result of a fantastic, dedicated Franks also both received MBEs for their Julia has asked that her medal and talented team that I was privileged roles prior to joining DE&S. presentation, which will be carried out by to work with at Abbey wood, Bicester and In addition Warrant Of ficer Alan Max well the Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire Donnington.” who works in Air Commodities received a Dame Janet Trotter, takes place at Abbey Other honoured were Lieutenant Colonel Meritorious Ser vice Medal (MSM) – a silver Wood in May. Michael Evanson-Goddard of the Royal medal awarded for distinguished ser vice.

inette Haines was left baf fled after being Initially, Linette said, she thought it awarded an MBE. was a bill, so put it to one side until L Linette spent the past fi ve years as she could face opening it! Executive A ssistant (E A) and then A ssistant “When I did get around to opening Private Secretar y (APS)to Sir Bernard Gray. the letter, my first thought was that She is now APS to new CEO Tony Douglas. it was a mistake, closely followed In her role Linette would be the one to by the thought ‘how on ear th did deal with honours nominations so was totally my office get the paper work past unaware of the impending award. me’ For one second, Linette said

Linette told Desider: “The letter from the , she was more impressed with

Cabinet Of fice, notif ying me of my nomination that achievement than with the was posted through my neighbour’s mail box. nomination itself” I got it at the end of the week” when I returned “When the nomination finally home af ter working in Main Building”. sunk in, her natural excitable nature kicked in, but then Linette realised she couldn’t share the news with anyone for quite some time, so had to practise a level of restraint. “My When I did get around to mum, aunt, siblings and friends opening the letter, my first were all thrilled to bits when they were finally told the news, they thought was that it was a had no restraint and wasted no mistake, closely followed by time telling ever yone they knew the thought ‘how on earth from Newpor t to Canada, and from Canada to St Kitts. did my office get the paperwork past me Linette Haines (right) initially ignored her letter informing Linette Haines her she was to be awarded an MBE because she thought it was a bill.

desider February 2016 15 Pictures: Andrew Linnett ” NEWS Final Carrier section lifted into place

efence Minister Philip Dunne Minister Dunne, said: “The final to the Aircraft Carrier Alliance by Rear Admiral Henry has paid tribute to the “highly section of HMS Prince of Wales Parker and will remain part of the fabric of the warship Dskilled” workforce whose hard being put in place marks a huge for its entire life. work has seen the final section of achievement for the thousands of The second of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft the UK’s second new aircraft carrier highly skilled people across the carriers, HMS Prince of Wales will be structurally successfully being lifted into place. UK that have contributed to the complete by mid-2016 and will be handed over to the The 750 tonne Aft Island that construction of what will be the UK’s Royal Navy in 2019 with Initial Operating Capability in will control aircraft operations largest aircraft carriers. 2023. aboard HMS Prince of Wales was “Supported by a £178 billion The Queen Elizabeth Class are the first aircraft raised 25 metres in the air using the equipment budget, the carriers carriers in the world to use an innovative twin-island Goliath crane at the Babcock Rosyth - along with our new Lightning II design. The Aft Island is responsible for the ship’s facilities. aircraft, which we are buying more mission systems and acts as an aircraft control tower. The operation brings assembly quickly - will provide the spearhead The Forward Island contains the bridge and is primarily work on the ship significantly closer of the UK’s military capability for the responsible for the command of the ship. to completion. next 50 years, keeping the nation HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS safe at home and protecting our Prince of Wales are being delivered interests abroad.” by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, Angus Holt, HMS Prince of Wales The final section of HMS Prince a unique partnering relationship Delivery Director, said: “Thanks “ between BAE Systems, Thales UK, to the dedication of thousands of of Wales being put in place Babcock and the MOD. workers across the country we The carriers will be the now only have just a few sections marks a huge achievement for centrepiece of Britain’s maritime remaining to be assembled, here in the thousands of highly skilled capability. Each 65,000 tonne aircraft Rosyth.” carrier will provide the armed As the Aircraft Carrier Alliance people across the UK that have forces with a four acre military 750-tonne island settled onto the operating base, which can be flight deck on January 8, it sealed contributed to the construction deployed worldwide. The vessels will into place a plaque positioned of what will be the UK’s largest be versatile enough to be used for underneath it. operations ranging from supporting This contains the emblems of aircraft carriers war efforts to providing humanitarian the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and aid and disaster relief. Army. The plaque was handed over Philip Dunne, Min DP ”

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Continued in-service support for RAF’s 24 remaining workhorses

E&S has agreed a £369 million deal been achieved during negotiations with for the continued in-service support Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group for Dof the RAF Hercules C-130J fleet, the six year support contract. securing around 1,200 UK jobs until 2022. Director Air Support at DE&S, Adrian Hercules aircraft first entered service Baguley said: “This new deal for UK C-130J with the US Air Force in 1956 with the RAF Hercules support builds upon improved taking delivery of the aircraft in 1966. performance at a lower cost that will deliver Being one of the RAF’s workhorses the strategic and tactical air transport capability aircraft are a vital part of its transport fleet, and excellent value for UK Defence. It carrying troops, supplies and equipment represents the culmination of excellent in support of operations around the world. work by DE&S working closely with the Recently, they have been involved in three principal industrial suppliers and the humanitarian relief efforts in Iraq, Nepal RAF customer.” and South Sudan. Work will also be undertaken by Lockheed The support contract plays a crucial role Martin and its sub-contractors at sites in in maintaining the aircraft’s availability Havant, Stansted and Cheltenham. and is in line with the Government’s recent The Havant team have around 25 people Strategic Defence and Security Review supporting the programme, with nine of (SDSR) announcement to extend the life of those based at Brize Norton and between the aircraft until 2030. 10 to 15 directly based in Havant, with more As well as securing 1,200 jobs, around jobs supported across the UK in the supply 1,100 of which are based in Cambridge, chain. savings of £64 million for the taxpayer have Meanwhile, Rolls-Royce will undertake

As well as“ agreeing a deal that has secured more than 1,000 jobs – which is great news for UK industry – the hard work of the DE&S team in Cambridge and Bristol has resulted in huge savings of more than £60 million Wing Commander Jim Thorley ”

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Continued in-service support for RAF’s 24 remaining workhorses

work in Filton and Brize Norton. Lockheed Martin will look after supply chain management and Rolls-Royce will maintain Left: Wing the engines. Commander Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: Jim Thorley “This contract is further evidence of what the growing Defence budget with £178 billion investment in equipment means for View from the team the UK. Wing Commander Jim Thorley, who took over as deputy team “It will secure around 1,200 skilled jobs leader and delivery manager of the C-130J Project Team in and ensure our essential RAF transport aircraft are prepared for operations for early September, underlined the role DE&S played in the years to come.” success. The Hercules Integrated Operational “The first thing to say is that I took over from Wing Support contract has provided a through-life Commander Simon Young who did a tremendous job and laid support solution for the aircraft fleet since the platform on which I have been able to build on,” he said. 2006. The contract is delivered over a series of instalments and will now focus solely on “As well as agreeing a deal that has secured more than 1,000 the 24 RAF C-130Js following the retirement jobs – which is great news for UK industry – the hard work of of the C-130K variant. the DE&S team in Cambridge and Bristol has resulted in huge Since June 2006 more than £1 billion has savings of more than £60 million. been awarded to UK industry by the MOD to maintain the Royal Air Force’s Hercules “This has been achieved by the strong working relationship aircraft. that has been nurtured between the team and industry partners. “Being based where you can have face to face meetings with industry has been a massive advantage and allowed DE&S to build an enduring relationship that is beneficial to all parties; not only DE&S and industry, but ultimately the aircrew and groundcrew on the C-130J force at RAF Brize Norton. “The Hercules announcement is not only a positive story but underlines the success of the team and puts us on a really good footing for the future negotiations that will be required following the SDSR announcement last year.” Steve Fitz-Gerald, CEO of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, added: “We look forward to continuing to support the RAF C-130J fleet with the highest possible levels of availability, commitment and excellence, as one team. “We are very honoured that the MOD has chosen to continue to place so much trust in us. 2016 marks our 50th year of supporting the RAF C-130 aircraft and we are absolutely committed in continuing to support and deliver for the Armed Forces of our nation”.

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£369 million support contract secures 1200 UK jobs until 2022 year 6 contract

The Hercules aircraft – one of the RAF’s workhorses - are a vital part of its transport fleet, carrying troops, supplies million and equipment in support of operations around the world. savings Recently, they have been involved in humanitarian relief efforts in Iraq, Nepal and South Sudan.

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£369 million support contract secures 1200 UK jobs until 2022 year 6 contract

The Hercules aircraft – one of the RAF’s workhorses - are a vital part of its transport fleet, carrying troops, supplies million and equipment in support of operations around the world. savings Recently, they have been involved in humanitarian relief efforts in Iraq, Nepal and South Sudan.

£64 HERCULES C-130J

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Two new Voyager and two new A400M aircraft for RAF

wo new Voyager and two new world class training facilities at A400M aircraft will be delivered Brize. Pilots are already training Tby DE&S to help support on an A400M flight simulator, and a operations around the globe it has second one is set to be installed – a been announced. £50 million investment - which will Defence Secretary Michael Fallon ready for training in June this year. revealed the news when he paid a In addition, £25 million will see visit to RAF Brize Norton - the Royal the installation of a Cargo Hold Air Force’s largest station – at the Trainer, a full-size representation of end of last month. the A400M’s cargo hold and will be During the visit he also highlighted used for training loadmasters and a continuing investment of £366 other specialist personnel. Smaller million in world class training trainers are also being installed, facilities at the Oxfordshire base including one for parachutists, with which is the home of the country’s all due to be ready for use in the air transport and air-to-air refuelling summer. fleets. The final two Voyager aircraft Above: The four new aircraft will form an Defence Secretary Michael Fallon on his visit to RAF Brize Norton important part of the RAF’s growing fleet, helping them to support operations word wide. The arrival of two new will be delivered to the base over the next few months, During the visit Mr Fallon also “ ensuring the full operational capability of the Voyager met with personnel working at the Voyager and two new fleet until the aircraft go out of service in 2035. base, the number of which has grown A400M aircraft here at Mr Fallon said: “The arrival of two new Voyager and two following the arrival of the Hercules Brize, supported by a new A400M aircraft here at Brize, supported by a £366 force from RAF Lyneham. million investment in world class training facilities, will He announced a plan to invest £50 £366 million investment allow the RAF to continue carrying troops and equipment million in 200 new homes for Service in world class training on operations around the world. personnel and their families based “Additionally, we plan to invest in 200 new homes for near there. facilities, will allow the our service families near RAF Brize Norton, helping to The A400M aircraft will eventually RAF to continue carrying ensure the station will endure as a vibrant place to work replace the Hercules fleet. The troops and equipment and live for over 7,000 people.” arrival of two new A400M aircraft Group Captain Simon Edwards, Station Commander will bring the number at the base on operations around RAF Brize Norton, added: “RAF Brize Norton is delighted to seven, with another fifteen to be the world to welcome the Secretary of State for Defence, for him delivered over the next three years. to see our modern fleet of Air Transport and Air to Air To support the growing fleet £366 Defence Secretary Michael Fallon Refuelling aircraft, and – importantly – for him to meet million will be invested to provide the people who deliver our operations safely, together.’’ ”

Photo: An A400M lands at RAF Brize Norton

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ew state-of-the-art navigation Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates, Hunt digital radar systems which set the radars will be fitted to more and Sandown class Mine Counter standard for the future. Nthan 60 Royal Navy ships, Measure Vessels, Royal Fleet “This has been as a direct result submarines and shore facilities Auxiliary vessels, fast patrol boats, of our pledge to invest £178 billion in following the award of a £44 million as well as the Astute, Trafalgar and defence equipment and support, to contract secured by DE&S. Vanguard class submarines. help to ensure the UK can respond to The contract was awarded to The contract also includes diverse threats around the world.” Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems options for the introduction of the Five shore facilities will also UK and will modernise ship and navigation radars to future Royal benefit from the new technology submarine navigation systems which Navy platforms such as the Queen which provides a highly reliable and are critical for safe navigation at sea. Elizabeth Carriers, the Type 26 safe collision avoidance system. This Over the next five years, the Global Combat Ship, and Successor includes equipment for training at MOD’s Navigation Radar Programme submarines. HMS Collingwood, in Hampshire, will replace existing radars fitted Minister for Defence Procurement HMS Raleigh, in Cornwall, and at the across the fleet and shore facilities Philip Dunne said: “The replacement Land Based Test Site at Portsdown with solid-state SharpEye™ radar of navigation radars across more Technology Park in Hampshire. transceivers designed and developed than 60 ships, submarines and Steve Hyde, Head of Maritime in the UK by Kelvin Hughes. shore facilities will see the Royal Combat Systems at DE&S, added: The radars will be fitted to the Navy receive the latest generation of Below: “This contract will see new radars HMS Artful that use the latest technology rolled out across the entire Royal Navy fleet, providing a reliable, technically capable and easy to maintain system that will give our Navy the extra confidence they need when serving on operations.” The contract with Lockheed Martin will cover the demonstration, manufacture and in-service support for the system providing the optimal technically compliant solution and best value for money for the Royal Navy.

This contract“ will see new radars that use the latest technology rolled out across the entire Royal Navy fleet, providing a reliable, technically capable and easy to maintain system that will give our Navy the extra confidence they need when serving on operations Steve Hyde, Head of Maritime Combat Systems at DE&S ”

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efence Munitions Gosport in ships’ issues efficiently.” team provide immediate support to the Portsmouth Harbour is one of Ian Stainer, a complex weapons Missile Royal Navy around the globe, rectifying Dseven Weapons Operating Centre Fitter who is deployed to examine and defects to ensure the weapons remain depots in the UK and the biggest in test the missile system currently fitted to available at all times. terms of DE&S employees, with 240 Type 45 Destroyers, agrees. Operating a safe and secure site staff. “It is crucial to have DE&S people remains DM Gosport’s top priority. A The facility provides support and based in Gosport. The fact that we have team led by the Explosive Compliance storage for a vast array of complex the dockyard just over the water and the Manager ensure the facilities comply and general munitions, as well as UHAF is available to load and unload all with all the stringent rules and maintenance for naval guns. the weapons and bring them over to the regulations for handling munitions. Divided into three areas, the depot depot saves on transportation costs.” Gosport is a Top Tier Major Accident and contains a non-explosive zone as well The depot also holds regular Control Regulation (MACR) site and this as explosive processing and explosive leads to having a duty roster requiring storage areas. Bedenham Pier and the Once the ammunition is back in on site cover 24/7, 365 days a year. Up Harbour Ammunitioning Facility In addition, DM Gosport operates (UHAF) are available for deliveries Gosport, we undergo an in depth a highly successful engineering “ apprenticeship scheme. Hannah and collections and, more importantly, for all major ammunitioning. The Pier examination to determine whether Stanbury, a graduate that now works serves smaller platforms, such as the as a calibration fitter, won the Women River Class patrol vessels, and the it can be reissued or whether it into Science and Engineering (WISE) UHAF all larger ships, such as Type 45 needs to be disposed of award during her apprenticeship at the destroyers, Type 23 frigates and the depot. She said: “In the three years of apprenticeship I was entered into a lot River Class vessels. Its capability will Charlie Goulding also allow support to Type 26. of competitions and had some fantastic Charles Carpenter, Logistics ” experiences, such as the opportunity to Manager Bedenham Pier and UHAF, munitions. Charlie Goulding is a shadow a Minister in Whitehall.” said: “My team prepares and loads up Conventional Ammunition, Explosives This year, one of their apprentices, the stores required and we present them Maintenance Examiner, and his work Andrew Willoughby, has been awarded to the customer vessel at the UHAF. We involves deammunitioning ships and the prestigious MOD Apprentice of support all of the lifting activities, and it making sure the weapons are safe the Year 2015 prize. He said: “I was so is our responsibility to provide explosives to be brought back to the depot. He thrilled to get the award. This scheme in a safe, timely manner.” said: “Once the ammunition is back allows us to gain knowledge and Raffaele Turk works as a Missile in Gosport, we undergo an in depth experience. I would recommend it to Explosives Maintenance Examiner examination to determine whether it can anyone. We get hands-on experience for complex weapons. He said: “It is be reissued or whether it needs to be in one of the best paid apprenticeships of fundamental importance, with the disposed of.” in the country and we get given a lot of Navy having such a big presence in Additionally, DM Gosport supports a opportunities.” Portsmouth, that we can meet all the vast array of naval guns, and the DE&S

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Charles Carpenter Hannah Stanbury Charlie Goulding Raffaele Turk

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I have been fortunate “to have benefited from some really good mentors, which has definitely helped to shape my career. ”

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28 desider February 2016 FIRST PERSON On safety, skill retention and mountain biking Richard Spencer is the Chief Safety Practitioner in Land Equipment and has been temporarily promoted as Principal Engineer. He manages a team of 15 people responsible for the operating centre’s safety and engineering output.

Brief outline of your career? More widely I think we can provide the chance to travel the world, I started as a Technician Apprentice look back at the support we have to stand on top of Edinburgh Castle, fly in 1992 at RAF Henlow. I graduated as provided to operations with a sense of in a helicopter over Northern Ireland or a Professional and Technological Officer professionalism and personal pride. travel to Southern California to assist the Royal Marines during an exercise, to and then moved on promotion to RAF How will Transformation affect your team? Wyton and later to Abbey Wood in name but a few! The challenge will centre on clarifying 2008, just after DE&S had formed, as Is there anything that you have not yet the Output Manager for the Technical the roles and how individuals are assigned to tasks or are retained as achieved within your career that you would Working Environment team. like to, before leaving DE&S? In 2010 I gained promotion to B2 as part of a core cross-cutting team of the Chief Safety Practitioner (CSP) for specialists. In terms of positives, I feel An overseas tour has always appealed, the Land Equipment Operating Centre. that the Engineering Function will be but with a family now that may not be so I am currently also acting as Principal better defined and given, in some sense, easy or practical. The job I am currently Engineer while my Line Manager is greater standing within the organisation. doing now is really enjoyable and would seconded to Transformation. This should in turn lead to improved like to continue for some time, but the recruitment and retention opportunities core aspiration is probably to become a What does your role involve? for junior engineers which will reduce Project Team Leader, which may under As the CSP I am primarily responsible the need to employ external consultants. Transformation mean crossing to the for providing assurance to Director Land I have, as Principal Engineer, met Dark Side from Engineering to Project Equipment that Safety is being managed with some of these junior engineers and Management. effectively and efficiently across the have always been impressed with their appetite to learn and progress. We must What would most surprise people about Operating Centre (OC). This is split into yourself? providing advice and guidance as well as harness this enthusiasm and do our best audit and assurance. to retain the skills we have grown. I am, to the best of knowledge, the longest recorded survivor of a rare form As a Principal Engineer I lead the As a mentor, what made you decide to take wider team and provide wider assurance of Cancer known as desmoplastic small on this role? And what advice would you round cell tumour. I was diagnosed of the engineering ‘goodness’ of the OC give? programmes, encompassing quality, on my 24th birthday and spent a open systems and professionalism. I am I have been fortunate to have benefited year receiving chemotherapy and also proud to have the KiT magazine from some really good mentors, which radiotherapy. I’ve been in remission editor as part of the team, as this is key has definitely helped to shape my career. since May 1998 and am proud to have to communicating with the users of our From early on I have been involved in two beautiful girls both born through equipment. mentoring. This is not only about giving IVF treatment. It was a tough time but something back but also about learning my wife and I always had a positive Key achievements within Land Equipment? more about myself as an individual and outlook to the future and still do. I see a positive shift in safety culture. as a Line Manager. Advice? DE&S currently offers What do you enjoy doing in your spare There is still work to be done, but we are time? moving to an environment where safety considerable opportunities for self- is done not because it is a box to be development; people just need to Mountain Biking is a big passion and I ticked, but because it is embedded into understand their needs aligned to the regularly ride at Ashton Court and in the peoples’ behaviour. This is, I feel, linked business, seek the opportunity and put Forest of Dean. I have to be careful that to improved training. Furthermore, the effort in. enthusiasm doesn’t outmatch ability, as we have a more collaborative working falling off tends to hurt – so far I’ve only What do you like best about working in managed a broken rib but that was bad relationship with the Front Line DE&S? Commands. Safety is no longer seen enough! as solely DE&S’s business, but a joint The flexibility and opportunities. It activity. would be hard to find a career that would

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DECA: Centre of Excellence he Defence Electronics and Components Business Unit of the Components Agency (DECA) is Defence Aviation Repair Agency, Tan executive agency that offers latterly the Defence Support Group. support predominantly to the air The MOD strategically retained domain within DE&S. Their teams DECA when the rest of the group was already support Tornado, Chinook sold to Babcock, ensuring access and tri-service calibration equipment. to its capabilities and through-life The MOD is now looking for DECA specialist maintenance, repair and to further expand their capabilities overhaul pedigree. across all defence environments. Minister Dunne said: “DECA For the Tornado programme, is a world leading electronic and DECA undertakes tests and repairs components business and a key in over 300 items, including the agency supporting the MOD. We want ground mapping and terrain its capability to become the UK’s following radar, the power supply avionics hub in Europe, and we are for the automatic pilot and laser confident it has a bright future ahead, Above: DECA staff designators. providing the MOD with highly valued the Ministry of Defence, DECA have been praised In addition, the agency has skills and expertise.” specialises in electronic and by Philip Dunne provided significant savings to the As an in-house capability for component maintenance, repair, MOD with “repair-not-replace” overhaul and upgrade. It aims to Top: RAF Tornado technologies, finding innovative deliver best value for money services GR4 ways of mending electronics and that sustain the Armed Forces at components, as well as reusing home and during deployment. In items that would otherwise require DECA is a world addition, DECA is the MOD’s hub for significant additional cost to find “ all tri-service calibration and repair leading electronic replacements for. For instance, activity, as well as offering medical Typhoon has benefited from DECA’s and components and dental services, cryptographic development of specialised Fibre support and general engineering Optic Cable repair capability, which business and a key activities from their satellite site assesses cable damage and reduces agency supporting at Stafford and deployed locations repair needs, improving aircraft around the UK. readiness. the MOD. We want The Agency is now working with Air Marshal Sir Simon Bollom, MOD and Industry to consider how Chief of Defence Materiel (Air), said: its capability to DECA’s capabilities can be expanded “DECA provides crucial support for a become the UK’s to reduce the support costs on wide range of air platforms engaged platforms such as the Typhoon under on operations now and Tornado avionics hub in the Future State Operating Model in particular. DECA’s support in and the F-35 Lightning II. repairing critical electronic items Europe, and we are DECA Chief Executive Geraint ensures our aircraft are maintained confident it has a Spearing said: “The decision to the highest standards and to retain DECA as an in-house available for operations.” bright future ahead, capability has ensured the MOD Based in North Wales, DECA access to our technical excellence. formed an executive agency owned providing the MOD The MOD is looking to promote by the Ministry of Defence in April with highly valued the full range of DECA capabilities 2015. It was officially launched to across all Defence environments and the defence industry in October by skills and expertise in support of deployed operations Minister for Defence Procurement Minister for Defence Procurement and we look forward to working with (MinDP) Philip Dunne. Its Agency Philip Dunne together with customers, old and origins go back to 2000, when it new, to ensure best value support was part of the Electronics and ” solutions and services for Defence.” 30 desider February 2016 RECRUITMENT WORK FOR DE&S

Welcome to the first edition of DE&S jobs in Desider. There are great opportunities available at DE&S and each month we will list current and future posts. For even more opportunities visit the Civil Service Jobs Portal at www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk Graduate and apprentice schemes E&S offers a number of top class graduate and vacancies, DE&S offers a number of top class graduate Dapprenticeship opportunities, providing successful and apprenticeship opportunities, providing successful applicants with “hands-on” experience in roles across a applicants with “hands-on” experience in roles across a range of projects. range of projects. If you have recently left school or university and are More information on the range of graduate and interested in embarking on a career in defence but do apprentice opportunities DE&S has to offer is available not yet have the experience/skills required for our listed www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk

Rewards and benefits n addition to the fantastic variety of cutting edge jobs and and, like many other sites, boasts an impressive range Ian excellent opportunity to develop skills through training, of facilities including a fully equipped gym, an on site including working towards professional qualifications, we nursery, a range of restaurants and coffee bistros and a also provide first rate benefits for all of our employees. hairdressers. These include flexible working, excellent annual leave, We understand the commitments our staff have, both maternity and paternity allowances as well as a very inside and outside of the office. Our aim is to provide you

competitive pension scheme. with a place of work which allows you the flexibility you s jobs Our headquarters are based in Abbey Wood, Bristol require to maintain a great work/life balance.

Equality and diversity & E&S is committed to embracing diversity: it is one of • promoting a workplace that values dignity, Dour core values. Irrespective of gender, marital status, respect and fairness race, religion, age, disability and without reference to • promoting high standards of behaviour and social background or sexual orientation, DE&S operates an complying with the law by creating equality of inclusive environment to allow you to develop your career. opportunity Whether uniformed or civilian, we expect the attitudes To demonstrate our commitment, we are members of of our people to reflect our approach to diversity by: Stonewall, Race for Opportunity, Opportunity Now, The • fostering a working environment where all staff Employers Forum on Disability, The Employers Forum on feel comfortable, welcomed and valued for their Age, and we are also affiliated to a:gender. contributions Read more about equality and diversity in MOD. de How to apply

e are looking for innovative, talented, focused If you would like to view all current vacancies across Windividuals to join us in being instrumental in DE&S and the wider civil service, please visit the Civil defending Britain’s interest both at home and overseas. Service Job Portal. DE&S provides the opportunity for a truly rewarding In addition, for an easy, hassle free way of keeping up to career, working on complex, interesting and often date with all the latest vacancies, you can now follow us sensitive projects of great significance and consequence, on Twitter or like our page on Facebook. with excellent training opportunities for your continued professional development.

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Supply Chain MOD Procurement Platform Systems Managers and Contract Manager Ministry of Defence Management – Ministry of Defence Bristol, Abbey Wood Bristol, Abbey Wood Graduate Programme Closing date: 19 Feb 2016 Closing date: 21 Feb 2016 Ministry of Defence Reference number Bristol, Abbey Wood Reference number Closing date: 11 Feb 2016 1479928 1465031 Salary Reference number Salary £37,071 1476854 £30,424 Grade Salary Grade Senior Executive Officer £24,362 - £28,253 Higher Executive Officer C1 Grade C2 Post type Executive Officer / D Post type Permanent Post type Permanent Type of role Permanent Type of role Logistics Length of employment Engineering Hours Hours 4 years s jobs 37 Hours Type of role 37 Hours Commercial, Procurement and Nuclear

Contracts, Management Undergraduate & Engineering Hours Engineering 37 Hours Apprentice Management Ministry of Defence Apprentice CAAS (title to be Bristol, Abbey Wood Ministry of Defence Closing date: 20 Mar 2016 Bristol, Abbey Wood confirmed) Ministry of Defence Reference number Closing date: 20 Mar 2016 Bristol, Abbey Wood 1476633 Reference number Closing date: 21 Feb 2016

Salary de 1475980 Reference number £14,432 Salary 1479996 Grade £14,432 (Year 1) £15,445 Salary Industrial, Nuclear (Year 2) £18,484 (Year 3) £24,362 Undergraduate, Grade Engineering Apprentice Grade Industrial Executive Officer / D Post type Post type Fixed Term – 3-5 Years Post type Fixed – 3 years Permanent Type of role Type of role Engineering, Project Hours Engineering Delivery, Business 37 Hours Hours Management and 37 Hours Improvement Hours 37 Hours

32 desider February 2016 RECRUITMENT FUTURE VACANCIES

Please note – This is the currently planned recruitment activity for the coming months and may be subject to change according to business needs and priorities.

Project CAAS Cost professionals Modellers Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Estimated launch: Early Estimated launch: Mid March 2016 Engineering April 2016 Salary Weapons (Safety) Salary £30,424 Ministry of Defence £30,424 Grade Estimated launch: Early Grade Higher Executive Officer April 2016 Higher Executive Officer C2 Salary / C2 Post type £24,362 / £30,424 Post type Permanent Grade Permanent Type of role Executive Officer / Length of employment Project Higher Executive Officer 4 years s jobs Hours / D / C Type of role s jobs 37 Hours Post type Engineering Permanent Hours Type of role 37 Hours & Engineering & Hours Procurement 37 Hours Managers Finance Ministry of Defence Estimated launch: Mid managers March 2016 Ministry of Defence Engineering Air Estimated launch: Mid Salary Ministry of Defence April 2016 de £37,071 Estimated launch: Mid de Grade April 2016 Salary £49,835 Senior Executive Officer Salary Grade C1 £24,362 Grade 7 / B2 Post type Grade Post type Permanent Executive Officer / D Fixed Term Type of role Post type Post type Commercial Permanent Permanent Hours Type of role Type of role 37 Hours Engineering Finance Hours Hours 37 Hours 37 Hours

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Cross-Sector MOTTO Innovation Event (CSIE) the MOD Lottery he DES TECH Technology across a wide range of market November winners office hosted a Cross-Sector sectors, employing corporate Innovation Event (CSIE) at innovation processes to help cross- £10,000: T Lee Escot (Abbey Wood), Abbey Wood. fertilize ideas that create real value The thought provoking event for our clients. £10,000: showcased the benefits of “The DE&S Innovation Day Jonathan Handysidee (Wimborne). developing or sourcing technology last November was a fantastic £5,000: and innovation from other industry opportunity to share some of those Stephen Poole (Abbey Wood). sectors such as healthcare, ideas from across our business. £2,000: energy, cyber, sports science & These included innovations from Malcolm Wroth (Feltham), motorsport. our infrastructure, cyber and DE&S staff took advantage geomatics teams as well as the £500: of a unique opportunity to view PENSAR system that helps our Jane Hawe (Southampton). and operate technologies such Defence clients to integrate safety Gary Dougan (Lisburn). as Oculus Rift and to view cases.” £100: demonstrations from companies Heather Goldstraw, Head of Kevin Ringwald (Corsham) such as Celox, which has the DTECH Technology office, Barrie Richards (Abbey Wood) revolutionised combat casualty added: “Investment in civil sector Hannah Luton (Abbey Wood) care with its Haemostatic Gauze technologies far outstrips that Jennifer Hall (Catterick) technology. in Defence. In the Tech office we Elizabeth Vesey (Bulford) A series of insightful are actively looking at how we can Samantha Earl (Croughton) presentations were given from harness this investment to our Andrew Clamp (High Wycombe) organisations such as Atkins, advantage. Richard Howard (Northolt) QinetiQ, DSTL, Perform Better, “A key approach when looking Peter Harwood (DSTL) Motorsport in Action/Williams for cross sector innovation John White (Telford) engineering, IASME and UK opportunities is to look at our Patricia Weeks (Deepcut) Defence Solutions Centre. business through other peoples’ Iain Dalrymple (Kirkcudbright) Personnel from DE&S were also eyes: the sports science Joanne Dunning (Innsworth) on hand to discuss and present on technologies that now routinely Dean Howse (Lakenheath) topics such as the Small Business optimise training and performance Clare Hourahine (Whitehall) Research Initiative (SBRI) and Land of elite athletes are directly Kim Robinson (Honington) Open System Architecture (LOSA). applicable if we recognise our Emily Brushett (Wyton) Charles Critchett, Atkins Client deployed troops as just such Christine Fellowes (Corsham) Director said: “At Atkins, we work athletes.” Marc Lockwood (Marham) Alexandra Walker (Shrivenham)

A demonstration of how digital technology can support the blind

session demonstrating how digital technology can provide support for people with sight loss Ahas been organised at Abbey Wood by the Royal National Institute of Blind People. The three-hour tutorial will help those attending to understand how to make full use of the internet and digital technology including smart phones, tablets and Kindles in everyday life and outside work. There will be practical support with email, and social media such as twitter and facebook, chatting online with Skype, and even a demonstration of how to use GPS to get around. The session, which takes place between 1pm and 4pm, on Monday, February 29 in NH2, in Meeting Room 201 (above the shop) is aimed at anyone who is blind, partially sighted or experiencing sight loss, or for those supporting someone with these issues. Please book on via e-solutions or email DESHR- [email protected]. More information can be found at http://www.rnib.org.uk/online-today

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60 SECOND SPOTLIGHT

Name? Dale Lister

Job? I am a SCOUT/AJAX Trials Officer. I spend my time working with the contractor proving the vehicle does or doesn’t meet the requirement. I get to spend a lot of time with the vehicle early in the project and see the capability grow as knowledge is gained. The most interesting part on my job is the Reliability Growth Trials Phase. Identifying faults and taking corrective action to improve the reliability of the system is very rewarding.

Your route into DE&S? I joined the Defence Aircraft Repair Agency in May 2003 after spending 22 years in the Royal Air Force as an Airframe Technician. From there I transferred into the then Dismounted Close Combat Team of the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) in September 2005. I spent two years working as an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager then moved into the position of Trials Officer. After the DPA and the Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) merged the team changed its name to Dismounted Soldier Systems motorcycles. I tend to go on a What irritates you the most? Team (DSS). I spent two years three to four week tour every there as Trials Officer. I left DSS Unnecessary bureaucracy and September. Over the last few years change for change sake. and became the Trials Officer I’ve toured, on a motorcycle, the for TERRIER as it went through French Alps, Midi Dordogne, What is your favourite place in the Reliability Growth Trials. With the Provence and the French world? conclusion of that phase of work I Pyrenees. By car I have toured It’s a close call between Chicago, moved into my current position. the Appalachian and Blue Ridge New York City and the Arizona Mountains, the Everglades and Your claim to fame? and Utah National Parks. I think Florida Keys and the Canadian Monument Valley on the Arizona I decided to have a look on Google Rockies. to see what could be my claim to Utah border steals it by a small fame but the only entry I could find What are you most proud of? margin. was my Facebook page! I guess My family. My wife and I have Your secret? I’m just an ordinary guy getting on been married for over 30 years Not really sure I have a secret, with his life. Nothing special, just and have two grown up children. what you see is what you get with one of the cogs that help makes We have a five-year-old grandson me. The closest thing I have is I the world go round. and another grandchild on the like Madonna’s music, the older way. Family is the most important Your advice to anyone? stuff from the 80’s and early 90’s. thing in the world. It’s not a rehearsal, you are only here once and you never know If you were sent to a desert island, when you will leave, so try to do what three things would you take everything you want to. There are with you? Do you or someone you no pockets in a shroud: spend it – Some Islay Malt Whisky, probably you can’t take it with you a Lagavulin, a solar power know deserve their 60 charging panel and the complete What do you do when you’re away set of James Bond Movies on a from work? seconds in the spotlight? tablet of some kind (hence the Plan holidays and travel. I enjoy solar panel). I never tire of 007. Email [email protected] going on city breaks and touring Europe with my wife on our

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Civil Service Awards Triumph

r Eluned Lewis led a multi- to be able to define the optimum area of costs. disciplinary team of MoD specialists coverage because it has never been done The team was shortlisted for the Dwhose pioneering work won the before. Innovation Award at the Civil Service highly coveted “Innovation Award” at the “This is something that no one else in the Awards which were held at Buckingham Civil Service Awards. She spoke to Desider world has been able to do yet. Palace in November. about their life-saving research and the “DE&S simply does not have all the The Civil Service Awards, now in their unexpected thrill of meeting the Queen. resources, capability and expertise to 10th year, are known as the ‘Oscars’ “These doors opened and she walked in tackle such challenges alone, but when of the Civil Service and recognise and – I was in awe,” Dr Eluned Lewis said after specialist fellows such as myself have celebrate the wealth of inspirational meeting the Monarch at the Civil Service the opportunity to collaborate across the individuals and innovative projects. A total Awards. department; it’s the solider on the ground of 200 nominations were received for ‘The Eluned, Strategy Section Head of the that benefits. There can be no greater Innovation Award’ alone, out of over 900 DE&S Technology Office and the DE&S reward. total nominations across 16 categories. Senior Fellow in personal ballistic “We are all geeks in our own fields but “Actually winning was amazing,” Eluned protection, led a team including Army it’s about working together to come up with said. doctor Major Johno Breeze and senior something to change people’s lives. “It was so surreal. One minute we were Dstl scientist Dr Rob Fryer that devised “Little things mean a lot when you are enjoying the ceremony sat in the back innovative ways to better protect Service talking about that.” row, and then suddenly as a winner you personnel. And not only was the team’s work vital are politely but efficiently ushered into a Over the past 12 months the three but was a world first that has attracted sumptuous room to meet the Queen. professionals from very different much interest. Their achievements have “I had to introduce the team to the backgrounds; with expertise including been published in scientific literature and Queen. My mind momentarily went blank medicine, ballistics, body armour and has encouraged collaborations across and my mouth went dry. It’s a day none of equipment procurement; have evolved government agencies in NATO and with the us will ever forget.” into a unique, and almost virtual team UK Home Office. Eluned’s line manager Alastair Goodson, addressing the challenge of defining body To reach their goal the team exploited Deputy Head, DE&S Technology Office, armour coverage. advanced medical imaging and computing said: “We at The Technology Office are very This diversity allowed the team to techniques such as CT scans of wounded proud of Eluned’s achievement. successfully define the optimum coverage personnel to measure internal organs. “As a DE&S Senior Fellow; much of this and size of armour needed to reduce risk This allowed the coverage of the armour work was carried out in addition to Eluned’s of injury to those organs of the body that to be visualised and define points on the day job but demonstrates the impact that are most vulnerable and where injury is body that allow it to be accurately fitted. DE&S fellows can have for the benefit of most likely to result in death or long term As well as undoubtedly saving lives, the Defence and across the Civil Service.” disability. work is estimated to have already saved the Eluned said: “We have always wanted MOD more than £1.5 million in procurement

Above: Dr Eluned Lewis meets the Queen

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Forces music for religious tolerance

he Armed Forces One Voice initiative has released a multi-faith single Tchampioning tolerance and diversity in support of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Families Association (SSAFA). The Faith Societies came together in August to record the piece Una Voce-A Path to Piece. The eight lead singers represented the Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, Buddist and Humanist religions, and they joined their voices with the Royal Air Force Central Band, as well as with the North Left: London Military Wives, Vocal Dimension, The Armed Forces The Royal Harmonics Windor and the One Voice initiative, Andover Fijian Choir. with Pamela Garth, Senior Aircraftwoman Pamela Garth, a Centre DE&S employee, was the lead soprano in the initiative. Nigel Hayward. Mission Temple, in a ceremony attended by She said: “In the military, we have Harriet said: “The role of the Faith the One Voice Ambassador Thelma Stober, different religions and we come from Societies within the MOD extends far more survivor of the 7/7 bombings. The piece is different backgrounds, but we all work than pastoral support. The moral values available from Sycamore Publishing and together. of courage, integrity and honesty that was also released on iTunes as a tribute to “This is the message that the single underpin military life are amplified through Lavna Chuttoo, daughter to the One Voice wants to put across: it doesn’t matter who those who are willing to represent their Hindu representative, who sadly passed you are or where you come from, because if religious background. I wanted to give the away recently. we can work together, surely everyone else societies a different platform and way of Various celebrities have supported can too.” reaching serving personnel outside their the initiative, amongst which are Dame Una Voce-A Path to Piece was composed own communities.” Judi Dench, Joanna Lumley and Downton by Flight Lieutenant Harriet Tadikonda and The single was released in the Anoopam Abbey’s Jim Carter.

“The opportunity of running REME Runners iconic races such as the Edinburgh, The Great North Run, Cardiff and group of soldiers based at Brighton and Bath seemed to Abbey Wood completed 12 encourage my colleagues to run and Ahalf marathons in 2015 and this overcame the negative of giving look set to raise more than £4,000 up 12 weekends with my family. for charity. “It has been a highly enjoyable The REME (Royal Electrical and experience and would love to do it Mechanical Engineers) runners all again. Support from all team conquered the ‘12 in 12 Challenge’ members and family has been to raise money for Macmillan fantastic throughout the year. I Cancer Support and The Army am truly grateful to all the team Benevolent Fund. members who sacrificed time with Warrant Officers Neil Bolton, their family to take part in this Stuart Paterson, Raymond adventure.” Above: The REME Runners took part in 12 Half Marathons in 2015 Edwards, Stuart Millson, Peter Neil said he had chosen two Simpson; Staff Sergeants Dave charities that had special meaning. Glynn, Christopher George, “Macmillan Cancer Support Ervin Brown, Daniel Brown, nurses assisted my family during the The races the REME Runners completed are: and Sergeant Edward Quinn all final months of my auntie’s life. Jan - Central Lancashire Half played their part in what was a “Their tireless efforts to improve resounding success. the quality of life for both the family Feb – Brighton Half Organiser Neil Bolton said: “It and the unfortunate sufferers of Mar – Bath Half was my crazy idea inspired by my cancer is admirable and deeply Apr – Manchester Half last posting with 3rd Regiment moving. Royal Horse Artillery where there “I am very grateful for the support May – Edinburgh Half was a very fit young athlete in the they provided our family and it Jun – South Downs Half Regiment who ran 12 marathons in enabled us to spend more time with Jul – The Welsh Half (Tenby) 12 months. our loved one before she passed Aug – Indian Queens Half “I chose the half marathon away peacefully at home surrounded distance to get other soldiers by her loving family. Sep – The Great North Run (Newcastle) on board and to add a bit of “The Army Benevolent Fund is Oct – Cardiff Half individuality to the event. I also the No 1 forces charity and it is only Nov – The Poppy Half ( Bexhill on Sea ) didn’t think I could finish a single fitting that we help raise money and full marathon at the time I was awareness for this Military support Dec –Lulworth Half (Coastal Trail Series) considering this challenge. organisation.”

desider February 2016 37 LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Staying safe during transformation afety remains a priority for DE&S safety messages: DE&S as the next stage of Safety responsibilities of DE&S: Stransformation begins. • Leadership: Safety leadership To coincide with the new ways of in DE&S starts at the top, and As the organisation responsible for working that are being introduced is visible and accountable at equipping the UK’s Armed Forces, DE&S: across the business as a result of all levels of management and transformation, the DE&S Safety and supervision. • ensures that all equipment supplied and Executive Boards have conducted an supported is demonstrably ‘safe to operate’ organisational safety assessment • SQEP (Suitably Qualified & (acquisition safety) (OSA). The OSA highlights safety Experienced People): DE&S uses risks which might be faced as a • safely stores, maintains, trials, tests and the appropriate level of SQEP for disposes of equipment used to support the result of transformation and outlines the business it is in. the actions needed to support MOD current safety standards. • Proportionate & Appropriate: • has various corporate and environmental A key aspect of the work is In DE&S, hazard analysis/risk responsibilities, including the safety of establishing a safety baseline so that assessment is a thinking process staff, contractors and visitors throughout progress can be tracked as changes - a means to an end and not an all DE&S sites begin to take effect. end in itself. During 2016, DE&S will start to see an increasing number of changes • Learning & Sharing: In DE&S, we to working practices as a result of learn and share safety lessons the transformation programme. when things go wrong, and share Following Safety Day in October, good practice from the things we the DE&S Executive has called on do well. staff to continue developing the safety culture and be vigilant for • Accountability & Responsibility: opportunities to enhance safety Everyone in DE&S needs to practices. understand their individual safety Geoff Robins, Director responsibilities and to whom they Transformation, said: “As highlighted are accountable to. in Haddon-Cave’s Nimrod Review, safety structures and processes • Behaviour: Everyone in DE&S need to be strengthened during acts in a safe and professional periods of change. We can’t let way at work. transformation compromise either our acquisition safety or our day- • Challenge: Everyone in DE&S has to-day OHSE activities; we must a right and a duty to challenge maintain and, wherever possible, anything they perceive as unsafe improve our approach.” and receive a response. Geoff added: “The key message for all our people is that if there’s • Culture: Everyone in DE&S any possibility of safety being understands, adopts and follows compromised as a result of these safety messages - sensible transformation please stop, review and proportionate safety is the and agree with your line manager/ way we do business. safety delegation holder an acceptable way forward.”

Environmental and Safety Assurance Symposium (ESAS)

E&S is holding its flagship biennial Environmental and sustainability, in-service safety management and the Safety Assurance Symposium (ESAS) at Abbey Wood workings of the Coroners’ court. Din June. The event, which is attended by more than To reinforce further the drive toward improved safety 500 people from the MOD, industry and academia, will be across the organisation, DE&S will be hosting an all- held on June 22 and 23. staff Safety Day in tandem with the second day of the Philip Dunne, Minister of State for Defence Procurement, Symposium. is a keynote speaker at the event, as are a number of DE&S Anyone wanting to help shape the discussion at the event and Frontline Command. by presenting a paper or a workshop idea must do so by This year the symposium’s theme is ‘Engineering February 19 and should visit www.esas2016.co.uk for Defence - Safely and Responsibly’. Workshops and A full interview with Daz Stevenson, Deputy Head of discussions will cover topics including setting evidenced Safety and Environmental Protection, will feature in Desider based regulation, autonomous systems, cyber safety, next month.

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Get to know: Corporate Services Group

he recently-formed Corporate Mark Grinnall (pictured right), immediate team, who take it in the right Services Group (CSG) has been set Business Management Team Leader direction. Tup with the aim of driving DE&S in the ISTAR Operating Centre (OC), is “I see CSG as the submarine’s Exec forward. a representative of the Business branch – the heart of the organisation, Last year Director of Corporate Support specialism and also without it the business couldn’t go Affairs Barry Burton (pictured sits on both the CSG forward. Without the Exec, the left) set up a small DE&S team Business Support submarine could go the wrong which, together with Managed Working Group and way.” Service Providers (MSP) the Project Board He added: “My particular assistance, is dedicated to chaired by Barry. interest is Business Support setting up CSG. He is a firm advocate and helping to bring consistency Barry, who is Corporate of the CSG which he through processes and Owner of the function, and his believes is at the heart of DE&S procedures, oversight and control team identified six areas of work within and integral to the organisation’s ongoing on business improvement programmes, DE&S that could be grouped together to success. creating a career path and training to aid collectively form Corporate Services. “We talk a lot about delivery and how individual development. The first clear Those six specialisms are that supports the business,” he said. gap was a competency framework for the Business Support, Executive Support, “CSG is unique as a function as we specialism. A series of workshops have Communications, Media and Marketing, both deliver and support the organisation been run for all grades to help develop Policy, Strategy and Parliamentary, to ensure that it drives the business one and this will be ready for the new Infrastructure Management and forward. reporting year.” Security. “I liken it to the running of a submarine The six specialisms consist of between – within the Departments of the Ship’s 700 and 1,000 staff across the operating Staff, the engineers, operate and make centres at ABW and sites around the UK it work as a fighting platform, but it is and overseas. the ‘Executive Branch’, the Captain his

Codification roadshows at Abbey Wood ‘codification’ and the process is series of roadshows highlighting UKNCB and the Central the important role that designed to ensure that procurement Acodification plays in optimizing and maintenance of equipment is Management Catalogue Agency the MOD’s inventory will be taking managed in a way that reduces the (CMCA UK) are holding a series place at Abbey Wood during February. cost of ownership burden on the UK of educational activities at Abbey Codification is the cataloguing tax payers by reducing operational Wood that will run throughout of military equipment – essentially costs through more efficient use of the year. allocating all MOD kit a NATO Stock the inventory . Number (or NSN) by checking the “In simple terms, codification Events planned include a form, fit and function to ensure creates a detailed catalogue of codification roadshow to interoperability. everything our armed forces use encourage DE&S staff to learn DE&S Project Teams have a on a daily basis across the entire more about NATO codification, mandatory requirement to consider spectrum of the inventory including codification presentations in NATO codification at the very spares, clothing, medical items, food the lecture theatre, and weekly beginning of the project lifecycle in and anything else the Services need order to ensure that all equipment is to operate effectively. codification clinics to assist with assigned an NSN. “This catalogue is designed to all technical and administrative The roadshows will help teams provide DE&S procurement staff with queries relating to codification. understand the importance of the necessary reference information Dates and locations for the initial codification and the critical role to ‘buy once and use many times’ in roadshow are: codification plays both in terms different scenarios and applications of its contribution to through life wherever this is possible, thus management and in optimizing the ensuring that specialist and costly Monday 22nd February 2016 - size and cost of the DE&S inventory. items are not procured unless Neighbourhood 1 Atrium Richard Ireland, Team Leader absolutely necessary, and then only Tuesday 23rd February 2016 - for the UK National Codification by exception. Neighbourhood 3 Atrium Bureau(UKNCB) based in Glasgow, “Consequently it’s important that said: “As a member of the NATO we take the time to educate and to Wednesday 24th February 2016 - Alliance the UK MOD has for many support DE&S staff on all aspects Neighbourhood 2 Atrium years used a system of assigning of NATO codification as its correct Thursday 25th February 2016 - NATO Stock Numbers across all of usage is critical in maintaining an Neighbourhood 4 Atrium its military inventory. optimized defence supply chain.” “This is generally referred to as

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