What is The Department of State?
The Department of State (DoS) provides the strategic and policy leadership that enables Defence to operate as a clear, coherent and outcome-focused organisation.
What does the Department of State do?
- Provide strategic direction and a strong policy voice across Defence and Government.
- Support Ministers by shaping Defence policy, strategy and long-term planning.
- Develop the Defence Strategy and Defence Plan, translating national policy into clear outcomes and priorities.
- Set standards and frameworks for policy, strategy and planning across Defence.
- Align resources, finance and workforce priorities to support delivery and reform.
- Lead enterprise-level transformation to improve ways of working, productivity and agility.
- Enable effective governance, risk management and performance oversight across Defence.
Working for the Department of State
Working in DOS I really feel like I am at the heart of things, the variety of work is unmatched, I’ve done everything from delivering SWP training courses to reviewing workforce plans, to working on organisational change – no day is ever the same here.
Following the birth of my daughter, my transition back to work after a year off has been so smooth, significantly helped by the opportunity to work flexibly and compressed hours.
Molly
Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant
Current vacancies
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