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The British Defence Staff in the United States is part of the British Embassy located in Washington DC and is responsible for defence and security engagement with the United States government and Department of Defense. Our purpose is to defend United Kingdom interests by strengthening the trans-Atlantic defence and security relationship.
The United States Support Group provides a range of... support services to British Defence Staff working in the
The British Defence Staff in the United States is part of the British Embassy located in Washington DC and is responsible for defence and security engagement with the United States government and Department of Defense. Our purpose is to defend United Kingdom interests by strengthening the trans-Atlantic defence and security relationship.
The United States Support Group provides a range of... support services to British Defence Staff working in the US, including human resource administration, welfare, medical, education and accommodation services. The Accommodation Support Team is responsible for sourcing permanent and temporary accommodation, furniture, logistics and routine support across the US. We are recruiting new desk officers to complete our remodelled team to deliver accommodation support services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact to the delivery of accommodation support to personnel and their families living in some 30 States.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a real passion for service delivery and attention to detail. Applicants should be able to operate comfortably in a high-paced environment, have good communications skills and be able to think innovatively and creatively. Whilst experience in a housing sector would be advantageous, it is not essential; applications from candidates with transferrable skills are welcomed. A positive attitude and strong work ethic will be paramount.
Roles and responsibilities:
• Support the delivery of all UK Ministry of Defence accommodation services for personnel posted across the United States.
• Act as the initial customer contact point for accommodation and furniture linked enquiries ensuring the timely resolution of requests.
• Source properties to lease in the local DC, MD, VA (DMV) area, and support customers in self-sourcing properties in the wider Network, including policy advice and lease approvals.
• Allocate furniture to customers within the specified locations, ensuring timely delivery upon arrival and successful pick-up upon departure of personnel.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all furniture stock within outlined databases. Support the Accommodation Manager in the minimisation of stock holdings and management of supply risk.
• Liaise with the Embassy Finance Team to arrange timely payments of any accommodation-related expenses.
• Place purchase orders with vendors, monitor status, requisition, and receive goods and services accurately and efficiently in specified accounting systems.
• Maintain up-to-date records on financial systems and ensure data accuracy and compliance with MOD policies.
• Conduct March-Ins and March-Outs with local DC, MD, VA (DMV) area-based personnel, supporting with resolution of any landlord disputes, and managing the process for the return of security deposits.
• Arrange temporary accommodation for entitled incoming personnel ensuring a cost effect solution.
• Assist with the upkeep and management of all records and management information.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to be professional, confident, courteous, and deal with a wide range of colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, with proven ability to take responsibility.
• Current valid driving licence.
• Basic Computer skills (such as MS Office).
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent both spoken and written.
Please note: Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents, A and NATO visa holders with EAD cards, and L2 visa holders with an up-to-date I-94 form. You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.
All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
• Whilst experience in an associated sector would be advantageous, it is not essential; applications from candidates with broader experience are also welcomed.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic will be paramount.
Application deadline: 25 July 2024 at 11:55 pm
Grade: Administrative Officer (AO)
Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week: 40
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Number of vacancies: 1
Salary: $24.51 hourly
Start Date: 16 September 2024 Show more details...
The United States Support Group provides a range of... support services to British Defence Staff working in the US, including human resource administration, welfare, medical, education and accommodation services. The Accommodation Support Team is responsible for sourcing permanent and temporary accommodation, furniture, logistics and routine support across the US. We are recruiting new desk officers to complete our remodelled team to deliver accommodation support services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact to the delivery of accommodation support to personnel and their families living in some 30 States.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a real passion for service delivery and attention to detail. Applicants should be able to operate comfortably in a high-paced environment, have good communications skills and be able to think innovatively and creatively. Whilst experience in a housing sector would be advantageous, it is not essential; applications from candidates with transferrable skills are welcomed. A positive attitude and strong work ethic will be paramount.
Roles and responsibilities:
• Support the delivery of all UK Ministry of Defence accommodation services for personnel posted across the United States.
• Act as the initial customer contact point for accommodation and furniture linked enquiries ensuring the timely resolution of requests.
• Source properties to lease in the local DC, MD, VA (DMV) area, and support customers in self-sourcing properties in the wider Network, including policy advice and lease approvals.
• Allocate furniture to customers within the specified locations, ensuring timely delivery upon arrival and successful pick-up upon departure of personnel.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all furniture stock within outlined databases. Support the Accommodation Manager in the minimisation of stock holdings and management of supply risk.
• Liaise with the Embassy Finance Team to arrange timely payments of any accommodation-related expenses.
• Place purchase orders with vendors, monitor status, requisition, and receive goods and services accurately and efficiently in specified accounting systems.
• Maintain up-to-date records on financial systems and ensure data accuracy and compliance with MOD policies.
• Conduct March-Ins and March-Outs with local DC, MD, VA (DMV) area-based personnel, supporting with resolution of any landlord disputes, and managing the process for the return of security deposits.
• Arrange temporary accommodation for entitled incoming personnel ensuring a cost effect solution.
• Assist with the upkeep and management of all records and management information.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to be professional, confident, courteous, and deal with a wide range of colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, with proven ability to take responsibility.
• Current valid driving licence.
• Basic Computer skills (such as MS Office).
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent both spoken and written.
Please note: Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents, A and NATO visa holders with EAD cards, and L2 visa holders with an up-to-date I-94 form. You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.
All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
• Whilst experience in an associated sector would be advantageous, it is not essential; applications from candidates with broader experience are also welcomed.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic will be paramount.
Application deadline: 25 July 2024 at 11:55 pm
Grade: Administrative Officer (AO)
Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week: 40
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Number of vacancies: 1
Salary: $24.51 hourly
Start Date: 16 September 2024 Show more details...
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Details
Reference number...
353156
Salary
£43,080
Successful candidate(s) will be eligible for a Market Skills Allowance of: Chartered Estate Surveyors M/FRICS Qualified - £5,000.00 per annum. Please be advised that all allowances are subject to regular reviews which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. For part time staff the allowance is pro rata.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer
Details
Reference number...
353156
Salary
£43,080
Successful candidate(s) will be eligible for a Market Skills Allowance of: Chartered Estate Surveyors M/FRICS Qualified - £5,000.00 per annum. Please be advised that all allowances are subject to regular reviews which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. For part time staff the allowance is pro rata.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation - COO - Estates - North
Type of role
Estates
Property
Surveying
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours
Number of jobs available
2
Contents
• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information
Location
National
About the job
Job summary
Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and play a key role in keeping our country safe through caring for the Defence estate and those that depend on it? DIO manages the Defence estate, one of the UKs largest and most diverse property portfolios, enabling the armed forces and Defence civilians to live, work, train and deploy. From net carbon-zero accommodation to runways for the F35 fighter jets, our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
If you are a suitably qualified property professional who would be interested in working client-side with Military colleagues on one of the largest estates in the country and/or across an extensive overseas portfolio, and you are motivated by the prospect of working on a diverse range of exciting, interesting and often-challenging projects of National interest in support of the UK Defence Mission, then the DIO Estates Team is for you!
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The Roles
DIO Estates currently have vacancies for chartered surveyors to work within different divisions of the department.
We are seeking individuals with knowledge and experience in any of the below areas:
• Commercial Real Estate Management or Rural Estate Management, including lease management for lettings and hirings.
• Acquisition including negotiation for new hirings and property purchases.
• Land and Property disposal programmes working closely with other Govt Depts, Planning Authorities and Development partners.
• Telecommunications and utilities
These are exciting opportunities to join our nationwide network of highly skilled Surveyors and we are looking for motivated suitability qualified property professionals to join and potentially lead established teams, working closely with military and civilian colleges delivering exciting, varied estate activities, programmes and subject matter professional advice.
The MOD Estate is wide and varied, on this unique Estate variety is certain and no 2 days will be the same! The breadth of work on offer is exceptional with opportunities to get involved in a wide range of projects across the UK to enable Defence capability.
DIO Business Area Estates
The Defence estate is one of the largest landholdings in the UK and covers an estimated 1.8% of the UK land mass (200,000+ ha). This is complemented by a significant UK Defence presence overseas.
Estates are the in-house real estate team within the DIO (part of the UK Ministry of Defence) supporting infrastructure needs across a high-profile Public Estate. We acquire, manage, safeguard, and dispose of Defence real estate. Our unique customer knowledge and insight of the Defence Estate enables our in-house team of property professionals to provide in-depth advice to our Military customers.
The Teams
Land Management Services (LMS) are an in-house consultancy team providing a full range of surveying and estate management services to the MOD. These include lettings, acquisition of leases, lease management, Landlord & Tenant (MOD both as Landlord - lettings & Tenant - hirings), rent reviews, lease renewals/expiries and general property related advice to protect MOD interests. LMS also undertake a wide range of stakeholder engagement with local authorities, other government departments and special interest groups as well as providing support and subject matter expert (SME) advice for parliamentary business.
Acquisitions and Disposals (A&D) is the in-house Estates team responsible for disposing of all surplus MOD land and property to realise capital receipts for re-investment in the retained MOD estate. The team manages an extensive pipeline of sites for disposal supporting major infrastructure programmes. The team also acquire land and property for MOD projects when required.
The Major Projects Team sit within A&D and have a somewhat unique position and opportunity of redefining former major barracks and airfields into large new civilian communities. The team promote the former MOD sites through the entire town planning process, working in close engagement with regional and local stakeholders to design large mixed use redevelopment schemes that are of local and regional significance. The schemes provide new homes, community facilities, schools, leisure and employment land, delivered over a period of 10-15 years. The team are able to work on these sites through all stages of design and into delivery, procuring and setting up development management agreements with industry partners and investors and playing a first-hand role in all aspects of delivery. Dealing with Property matters, and Estates is the backbone of what we do, but delivering legacy and long-term regeneration value is what drives us and is the core of what we really do.
Person specification
Main Responsibilities
All Senior Surveyor roles within Estates oversee and manage a wide range of programmes and services alongside the provision of subject matter expert advice and communications with all key stakeholders.
The Key activities for the roles within the different divisions are:
Land Management Services Commercial or Rural: All aspects of either commercial real estate management or rural estate management, carrying out the diligence on the legal, financial, and reputational risks on MOD land, Liaison with military Heads of Establishment to deliver professional advice to enable military outputs, Lease management, for both lettings (MOD as Landlord) and hirings (MOD as tenant), Negotiation and management of other property agreements , Acquisition and negotiation of new hirings to meet military requirements.
Acquisition and Disposals: Managing disposal projects from inception through to completion. Working with our experienced technical supplier teams to secure the best planning and disposal strategies and taking each sale through vacation and into disposal.
Major Disposal Projects: Working with private sector development partners to deliver large scale regeneration projects on former MOD sites. Designing the annual business plans and working alongside partners on funding and disposal strategies across a variety of land uses. Reviewing proposals across all areas of project delivery, concluding the various sales and other transactional agreements.
Location
DIO Estates are based across the UK within the following regions: London, Southeast, Southwest, West Midlands, East of England, Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Our UK DIO Offices are spread throughout the country, with our main locations based at Andover, Wyton, Catterick, Portsmouth, Donnington, Plymouth, Sandhurst and Rosyth. Smaller DIO sites are also spread throughout the country.
All sites will be considered whilst ensuring the location of the successful candidate can still meet the business and travel requirements of the role.
We are offering a flexible base location(s) for these roles, and we will endeavour to make one of our DIO Offices your duty station. The roles will have regional responsibilities and therefore the office location would need to meet the travel requirements of the role. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. Please confirm your location on your application form.
The successful candidate will be expected to regularly attend their chosen office location and will involve weekly attendance to the office for face-to-face meetings and collaboration. The role will involve regular travel to sites within their region and occasionally UK wide for meetings and/or site inspections.
If travelling outside your base location for duty reasons, you will have access to flights, hire cars, rail tickets and overnight accommodation. You can also claim 45 pence per mile should you choose to use your own vehicle for business travel.
Travel may be required to carry out site visits where you may go on MOD Establishments, residential estates, building sites, agricultural land, training areas and firing ranges etc.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Desirable Experience:
• Working in a Defence environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Licences
Essential Licences:
• Full Driving Licence: Post holders will be required to travel to the sites covered by the post on a regular basis and some sites are difficult to access via public transport.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
• RICS accredited Degree OR Qualification
Memberships
Essential Memberships:
• Full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• Government Property Profession Career Framework: - 1: Property Professional Expertise - Practitioner Level
• Government Property Profession Career Framework: - 3: Stakeholder Engagement - Practitioner level
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.
• Successful candidates will become members of the Government Property Profession, with benefits including opportunities for Government and industry led CPD events; access to a diverse community of property professionals across government for sharing knowledge and ideas; and a comprehensive career framework and learning and development curriculum to support your career journey.
To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.
Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
At application you will be assessed against the following:
Experience:
• CV including Job History, Full Qualification Details and Previous Skills & Experience: Please ensure that you explain all skills and experience that are relevant to the advertised role.
Essential Licences:
• Full Driving Licence: Post holders will be required to travel to the sites covered by the post on a regular basis and some sites are difficult to access via public transport.
Essential Memberships:
• Full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
Essential Qualifications:
• RICS accredited Degree OR Qualification
At interview you will be assessed against the above PLUS the following:
Technical:
• Government Property Profession Career Framework:
• 1: Property Professional Expertise Practitioner Level
• 3: Stakeholder Engagement - Practitioner level
We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn't always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 10th June 2024
Interviews are currently taking place via Face to Face or remotely through a digital platform, this will be confirmed with the successful candidates who are invited to an interview and will be conducted week commencing: 17th June 2024
A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
To assist with your application please find attached below:
• DIO Candidate Information Guide
• GPP Career Framework
For help and support with your application check out our Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Show more details...
Reference number...
353156
Salary
£43,080
Successful candidate(s) will be eligible for a Market Skills Allowance of: Chartered Estate Surveyors M/FRICS Qualified - £5,000.00 per annum. Please be advised that all allowances are subject to regular reviews which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. For part time staff the allowance is pro rata.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation - COO - Estates - North
Type of role
Estates
Property
Surveying
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours
Number of jobs available
2
Contents
• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information
Location
National
About the job
Job summary
Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and play a key role in keeping our country safe through caring for the Defence estate and those that depend on it? DIO manages the Defence estate, one of the UKs largest and most diverse property portfolios, enabling the armed forces and Defence civilians to live, work, train and deploy. From net carbon-zero accommodation to runways for the F35 fighter jets, our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
If you are a suitably qualified property professional who would be interested in working client-side with Military colleagues on one of the largest estates in the country and/or across an extensive overseas portfolio, and you are motivated by the prospect of working on a diverse range of exciting, interesting and often-challenging projects of National interest in support of the UK Defence Mission, then the DIO Estates Team is for you!
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The Roles
DIO Estates currently have vacancies for chartered surveyors to work within different divisions of the department.
We are seeking individuals with knowledge and experience in any of the below areas:
• Commercial Real Estate Management or Rural Estate Management, including lease management for lettings and hirings.
• Acquisition including negotiation for new hirings and property purchases.
• Land and Property disposal programmes working closely with other Govt Depts, Planning Authorities and Development partners.
• Telecommunications and utilities
These are exciting opportunities to join our nationwide network of highly skilled Surveyors and we are looking for motivated suitability qualified property professionals to join and potentially lead established teams, working closely with military and civilian colleges delivering exciting, varied estate activities, programmes and subject matter professional advice.
The MOD Estate is wide and varied, on this unique Estate variety is certain and no 2 days will be the same! The breadth of work on offer is exceptional with opportunities to get involved in a wide range of projects across the UK to enable Defence capability.
DIO Business Area Estates
The Defence estate is one of the largest landholdings in the UK and covers an estimated 1.8% of the UK land mass (200,000+ ha). This is complemented by a significant UK Defence presence overseas.
Estates are the in-house real estate team within the DIO (part of the UK Ministry of Defence) supporting infrastructure needs across a high-profile Public Estate. We acquire, manage, safeguard, and dispose of Defence real estate. Our unique customer knowledge and insight of the Defence Estate enables our in-house team of property professionals to provide in-depth advice to our Military customers.
The Teams
Land Management Services (LMS) are an in-house consultancy team providing a full range of surveying and estate management services to the MOD. These include lettings, acquisition of leases, lease management, Landlord & Tenant (MOD both as Landlord - lettings & Tenant - hirings), rent reviews, lease renewals/expiries and general property related advice to protect MOD interests. LMS also undertake a wide range of stakeholder engagement with local authorities, other government departments and special interest groups as well as providing support and subject matter expert (SME) advice for parliamentary business.
Acquisitions and Disposals (A&D) is the in-house Estates team responsible for disposing of all surplus MOD land and property to realise capital receipts for re-investment in the retained MOD estate. The team manages an extensive pipeline of sites for disposal supporting major infrastructure programmes. The team also acquire land and property for MOD projects when required.
The Major Projects Team sit within A&D and have a somewhat unique position and opportunity of redefining former major barracks and airfields into large new civilian communities. The team promote the former MOD sites through the entire town planning process, working in close engagement with regional and local stakeholders to design large mixed use redevelopment schemes that are of local and regional significance. The schemes provide new homes, community facilities, schools, leisure and employment land, delivered over a period of 10-15 years. The team are able to work on these sites through all stages of design and into delivery, procuring and setting up development management agreements with industry partners and investors and playing a first-hand role in all aspects of delivery. Dealing with Property matters, and Estates is the backbone of what we do, but delivering legacy and long-term regeneration value is what drives us and is the core of what we really do.
Person specification
Main Responsibilities
All Senior Surveyor roles within Estates oversee and manage a wide range of programmes and services alongside the provision of subject matter expert advice and communications with all key stakeholders.
The Key activities for the roles within the different divisions are:
Land Management Services Commercial or Rural: All aspects of either commercial real estate management or rural estate management, carrying out the diligence on the legal, financial, and reputational risks on MOD land, Liaison with military Heads of Establishment to deliver professional advice to enable military outputs, Lease management, for both lettings (MOD as Landlord) and hirings (MOD as tenant), Negotiation and management of other property agreements , Acquisition and negotiation of new hirings to meet military requirements.
Acquisition and Disposals: Managing disposal projects from inception through to completion. Working with our experienced technical supplier teams to secure the best planning and disposal strategies and taking each sale through vacation and into disposal.
Major Disposal Projects: Working with private sector development partners to deliver large scale regeneration projects on former MOD sites. Designing the annual business plans and working alongside partners on funding and disposal strategies across a variety of land uses. Reviewing proposals across all areas of project delivery, concluding the various sales and other transactional agreements.
Location
DIO Estates are based across the UK within the following regions: London, Southeast, Southwest, West Midlands, East of England, Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Our UK DIO Offices are spread throughout the country, with our main locations based at Andover, Wyton, Catterick, Portsmouth, Donnington, Plymouth, Sandhurst and Rosyth. Smaller DIO sites are also spread throughout the country.
All sites will be considered whilst ensuring the location of the successful candidate can still meet the business and travel requirements of the role.
We are offering a flexible base location(s) for these roles, and we will endeavour to make one of our DIO Offices your duty station. The roles will have regional responsibilities and therefore the office location would need to meet the travel requirements of the role. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. Please confirm your location on your application form.
The successful candidate will be expected to regularly attend their chosen office location and will involve weekly attendance to the office for face-to-face meetings and collaboration. The role will involve regular travel to sites within their region and occasionally UK wide for meetings and/or site inspections.
If travelling outside your base location for duty reasons, you will have access to flights, hire cars, rail tickets and overnight accommodation. You can also claim 45 pence per mile should you choose to use your own vehicle for business travel.
Travel may be required to carry out site visits where you may go on MOD Establishments, residential estates, building sites, agricultural land, training areas and firing ranges etc.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Desirable Experience:
• Working in a Defence environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Licences
Essential Licences:
• Full Driving Licence: Post holders will be required to travel to the sites covered by the post on a regular basis and some sites are difficult to access via public transport.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
• RICS accredited Degree OR Qualification
Memberships
Essential Memberships:
• Full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• Government Property Profession Career Framework: - 1: Property Professional Expertise - Practitioner Level
• Government Property Profession Career Framework: - 3: Stakeholder Engagement - Practitioner level
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.
• Successful candidates will become members of the Government Property Profession, with benefits including opportunities for Government and industry led CPD events; access to a diverse community of property professionals across government for sharing knowledge and ideas; and a comprehensive career framework and learning and development curriculum to support your career journey.
To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.
Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
At application you will be assessed against the following:
Experience:
• CV including Job History, Full Qualification Details and Previous Skills & Experience: Please ensure that you explain all skills and experience that are relevant to the advertised role.
Essential Licences:
• Full Driving Licence: Post holders will be required to travel to the sites covered by the post on a regular basis and some sites are difficult to access via public transport.
Essential Memberships:
• Full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
Essential Qualifications:
• RICS accredited Degree OR Qualification
At interview you will be assessed against the above PLUS the following:
Technical:
• Government Property Profession Career Framework:
• 1: Property Professional Expertise Practitioner Level
• 3: Stakeholder Engagement - Practitioner level
We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn't always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 10th June 2024
Interviews are currently taking place via Face to Face or remotely through a digital platform, this will be confirmed with the successful candidates who are invited to an interview and will be conducted week commencing: 17th June 2024
A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
To assist with your application please find attached below:
• DIO Candidate Information Guide
• GPP Career Framework
For help and support with your application check out our Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Show more details...
via Jobtrees
schedule_type: Full-time and Part-time
Details
Reference number...
354741
Salary
£43,080 - £58,660
Please note this role could attract the MOD digital Skills Allowance of up to £11,000 per anum depending on experience
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation - CIO Delivery and Operation Senior Data Architect
Type of role
Architecture
Details
Reference number...
354741
Salary
£43,080 - £58,660
Please note this role could attract the MOD digital Skills Allowance of up to £11,000 per anum depending on experience
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation - CIO Delivery and Operation Senior Data Architect
Type of role
Architecture and Data
Information Technology
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information
Location
Wyton, East of England, PE28 2EA : Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ : Whittington, West Midlands (England), WS14 9PY
About the job
Job summary
Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
About DIO
View our YouTube video to see more about our work
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within CIO as a Senior Data Architect. The role sits within the CIO Data Team and is responsible for managing and continually improving all aspects of DIO data architecture, including establishing an enterprise data architecture capability. They will also lead the Data Quality and Data Architecture teams by providing the necessary guidance and support to ensure the teams continued success. The role supports the business by working with internal and external stakeholders across the organisation to:
• Continuously improve of all aspects of DIOs data architecture in support of the business intelligence programme, enabling the business to fulfil its information requirements.
• Continue to embed concepts of master data management across the DIO, ensuring the continued success of the locations as a service programme.
• Support senior managers in the migration to cloud infrastructure, ensuring processes and documentation are updated accordingly and any risks are mitigated effectively.
Person specification
Essential experience of:
• Experience in Data Management activities (including Data Quality) within a large organisation
• Lateral thinking to problem solving
• Translating technical concepts to a wider business audience
• Exposure to a Data Warehouse environment
Essential technical skills required:
• Complex multi-layered SQL
• Data Modelling (Information Modelling, UML or similar)
• Data Analysis
• Exposure to ETL tools (Pentaho or similar)
Desirable technical skills of:
• Cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle or similar)
• Relevant Certifications (TOGAF, Cloud) - not essential
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data analysis and synthesis
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data modelling
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - turning business problems into data design
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data analysis and synthesis
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance, therefore the maximum salary for this role has the potential of up to £58,660 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against the 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with departmental policy
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
At application you will be assessed against the following:
Experience:
CV - including Job History, Full Qualification Details and Previous Skills & Experience
Personal Statement - in no more than 500 words, please outline your experience and suitability within Data Architecture
Technical skills - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data analysis and synthesis
At interview you will be assessed against the above PLUS the following:
Technical skills:
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data modelling
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - turning business problems into data design
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Face to face interviews will be held at Defence Infrastructure Organisation, St Georges House, DMS Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9PY
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Show more details...
Reference number...
354741
Salary
£43,080 - £58,660
Please note this role could attract the MOD digital Skills Allowance of up to £11,000 per anum depending on experience
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation - CIO Delivery and Operation Senior Data Architect
Type of role
Architecture and Data
Information Technology
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information
Location
Wyton, East of England, PE28 2EA : Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ : Whittington, West Midlands (England), WS14 9PY
About the job
Job summary
Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
About DIO
View our YouTube video to see more about our work
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within CIO as a Senior Data Architect. The role sits within the CIO Data Team and is responsible for managing and continually improving all aspects of DIO data architecture, including establishing an enterprise data architecture capability. They will also lead the Data Quality and Data Architecture teams by providing the necessary guidance and support to ensure the teams continued success. The role supports the business by working with internal and external stakeholders across the organisation to:
• Continuously improve of all aspects of DIOs data architecture in support of the business intelligence programme, enabling the business to fulfil its information requirements.
• Continue to embed concepts of master data management across the DIO, ensuring the continued success of the locations as a service programme.
• Support senior managers in the migration to cloud infrastructure, ensuring processes and documentation are updated accordingly and any risks are mitigated effectively.
Person specification
Essential experience of:
• Experience in Data Management activities (including Data Quality) within a large organisation
• Lateral thinking to problem solving
• Translating technical concepts to a wider business audience
• Exposure to a Data Warehouse environment
Essential technical skills required:
• Complex multi-layered SQL
• Data Modelling (Information Modelling, UML or similar)
• Data Analysis
• Exposure to ETL tools (Pentaho or similar)
Desirable technical skills of:
• Cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle or similar)
• Relevant Certifications (TOGAF, Cloud) - not essential
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data analysis and synthesis
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data modelling
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - turning business problems into data design
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data analysis and synthesis
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance, therefore the maximum salary for this role has the potential of up to £58,660 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against the 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with departmental policy
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
At application you will be assessed against the following:
Experience:
CV - including Job History, Full Qualification Details and Previous Skills & Experience
Personal Statement - in no more than 500 words, please outline your experience and suitability within Data Architecture
Technical skills - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data analysis and synthesis
At interview you will be assessed against the above PLUS the following:
Technical skills:
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - data modelling
• Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Architect - turning business problems into data design
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Face to face interviews will be held at Defence Infrastructure Organisation, St Georges House, DMS Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9PY
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Show more details...
via Adzuna
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time and Part-time
Details
Reference number...
359555
Salary
£35,290
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Army - Army Headquarters Andover. Marlborough Lines, Blenheim Bld. Army Safety Group
Type of role
Audit
Health and Safety
Operational Delivery
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
•
Details
Reference number...
359555
Salary
£35,290
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Army - Army Headquarters Andover. Marlborough Lines, Blenheim Bld. Army Safety Group
Type of role
Audit
Health and Safety
Operational Delivery
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information
Location
Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ
About the job
Job summary
Looking for a career change, an opportunity to take on new challenges, or just starting out and looking for the right career path? Are you interested in a career in the Safety Profession and want to earn whilst you learn? If so, this opportunity in the Army Safety Group Capability Safety Development. We employ talented people who challenge and guide each other. At the Ministry of Defence, you will work within the highly capable team of Safety Officers who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge, and experience.
What is the Army Capability Safety Group we hear you ask? We are a newly formed team which is smaller, more agile and coordinated so we are able to meet the challenge of Defences future threats! We differ slightly from the Health & Safety at Work 1974 act as in we are specifically associated to the Safety Management of the Militarys operating equipment.
This Higher Executive Officer role would play a key part within the team where you will be able to make a real contribution to the work of the Army Headquarters. You will be supporting the Head of Army Safety Group and enhancing your skills and knowledge within an integral part of the Armys capability as you will be a key member in the assurance of Army Capability Safety without their equipment, they will not be able to operate.
We are passionate about more thoughtful working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
A HEO within the Capability Safety Development Team will:
• Lead and own the 2nd Line assurance of army capability safety prior to acceptance into Field Army (FdArmy)
• Act as the focal point for all Safety related issues relating to the Safety Delivery teams Capability portfolio
• Ensure, as far as possible, that safety decisions are informed by the appropriate level of competence, to include input from the user and maintainer community.
• Attend Safety & Environmental Panels where the severity of risk identifies a specific issue
• Conduct assurance of Army capability associated to the Safety Delivery Teams portfolio, ensuring legislative, regulatory and policy compliance of Capability Safety management.
• Provide advice on the development of capability safe to operate and safely operated safety claims.
• Provide support to Hazard Log development
• Submit written reports (artefacts) into sharepoint demonstrating work carried out in support of Army capability delivery teams. This links to our tool to develop power BI outputs.
• Ability to make clear logical judgements based upon proportionality of detail required and time available to spend on the project/acquisition.
• Maintain own knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours (KSEB) via Continuous personal development (CPD).
Person specification
The successful candidate will need to have:
• An ability to communicate and influence a wide variety of colleagues, including those at more senior levels.
• The ability to engage and win the cooperation and support of multiple internal and external parties, holding them to account to achieve common goals.
• The ability to deliver at pace against a backdrop of uncertainty. Comfortable making decisions without having the full picture; applying knowledge and experience to reduce ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills as there will be times you will have to liaise with Senior Leaders.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Apply online via CS Jobs. There will be a sift on 2 behaviours a 750 word personal statement and CV. There will be one interview assessed against 3 behaviours and CV.
At Application Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
Leadership
Managing a Quality Service
At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Show more details...
Reference number...
359555
Salary
£35,290
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Army - Army Headquarters Andover. Marlborough Lines, Blenheim Bld. Army Safety Group
Type of role
Audit
Health and Safety
Operational Delivery
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information
Location
Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ
About the job
Job summary
Looking for a career change, an opportunity to take on new challenges, or just starting out and looking for the right career path? Are you interested in a career in the Safety Profession and want to earn whilst you learn? If so, this opportunity in the Army Safety Group Capability Safety Development. We employ talented people who challenge and guide each other. At the Ministry of Defence, you will work within the highly capable team of Safety Officers who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge, and experience.
What is the Army Capability Safety Group we hear you ask? We are a newly formed team which is smaller, more agile and coordinated so we are able to meet the challenge of Defences future threats! We differ slightly from the Health & Safety at Work 1974 act as in we are specifically associated to the Safety Management of the Militarys operating equipment.
This Higher Executive Officer role would play a key part within the team where you will be able to make a real contribution to the work of the Army Headquarters. You will be supporting the Head of Army Safety Group and enhancing your skills and knowledge within an integral part of the Armys capability as you will be a key member in the assurance of Army Capability Safety without their equipment, they will not be able to operate.
We are passionate about more thoughtful working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
A HEO within the Capability Safety Development Team will:
• Lead and own the 2nd Line assurance of army capability safety prior to acceptance into Field Army (FdArmy)
• Act as the focal point for all Safety related issues relating to the Safety Delivery teams Capability portfolio
• Ensure, as far as possible, that safety decisions are informed by the appropriate level of competence, to include input from the user and maintainer community.
• Attend Safety & Environmental Panels where the severity of risk identifies a specific issue
• Conduct assurance of Army capability associated to the Safety Delivery Teams portfolio, ensuring legislative, regulatory and policy compliance of Capability Safety management.
• Provide advice on the development of capability safe to operate and safely operated safety claims.
• Provide support to Hazard Log development
• Submit written reports (artefacts) into sharepoint demonstrating work carried out in support of Army capability delivery teams. This links to our tool to develop power BI outputs.
• Ability to make clear logical judgements based upon proportionality of detail required and time available to spend on the project/acquisition.
• Maintain own knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours (KSEB) via Continuous personal development (CPD).
Person specification
The successful candidate will need to have:
• An ability to communicate and influence a wide variety of colleagues, including those at more senior levels.
• The ability to engage and win the cooperation and support of multiple internal and external parties, holding them to account to achieve common goals.
• The ability to deliver at pace against a backdrop of uncertainty. Comfortable making decisions without having the full picture; applying knowledge and experience to reduce ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills as there will be times you will have to liaise with Senior Leaders.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Apply online via CS Jobs. There will be a sift on 2 behaviours a 750 word personal statement and CV. There will be one interview assessed against 3 behaviours and CV.
At Application Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
Leadership
Managing a Quality Service
At Interview Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Show more details...
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Details
Reference number...
356753
Salary
£43,080
A Market Skills Allowance of up to £5,000 may be available for qualified Chartered Surveyors.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Type of role
Engineering
Environment and Sustainability
Policy
Project Delivery
Working pattern
Flexible
Details
Reference number...
356753
Salary
£43,080
A Market Skills Allowance of up to £5,000 may be available for qualified Chartered Surveyors.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Type of role
Engineering
Environment and Sustainability
Policy
Project Delivery
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information
Location
Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ : Whittington, West Midlands (England), WS14 9PY
About the job
Job summary
We are looking for forward-thinking individuals, with the ability to make a difference, pro-actively manage requirements and risks, and influence others to deliver successfully. Contributing to the development and establishment of a Programme Management Office, you will seek to identify, understand and deliver the vital innovation, policy, mentorship and standards to allow Defence to meet emerging Government and Defence sustainability targets. You will also contribute, support and deliver a number of objectives from Defence Strategy for Defence Infrastructure, DIO Corporate Plan and our annual Business Plan.
Practical project management expertise and skills with a strategic understanding of construction innovation are essential as you will be supporting the team lead to achieve these ambitions.
Undertaking line management responsibilities within the team, you will work to support the definition and delivery of the next phase of Defence construction innovation.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
1.Building Performance Standards
• Review, refresh and develop MoD building performance standards and guidance to reflect and align with emergent high-level Government and Defence targets, industry best practice and potential infrastructure innovations, such as MMC (modern methods of construction), Net Zero and Design Standardisation.
2. Cross-Government Initiatives
• Working with internal, external customers and other Government Departments to ensure DIO are forward looking in the awareness, involvement, and implementation of strategic government initiatives.
3. Stakeholder Management
• Using collaborative planning and proactive stakeholder management to identify and develop new infrastructure delivery products, ways of working and processes to meet innovation targets and business objectives.
4. Innovation
Accountable for delivery of wide range of projects to support delivery of new innovations, best industry practice, government initiatives and emerging objectives in a range of infrastructure requirements and subsequently undertaking implementation into Defence
• Defining and coordinating Government and Departmental objectives, initiatives, and guidance to give advice and direction to all our customers.
• Providing support to colleagues in cross functional subject areas to support ideas through the Innovation and Value processes.
• Identify areas of innovation that will deliver improved efficiency, capacity, and quality, and implementing these into operations utilising the external technical support providers.
5. Project Management
• Deliver project and contract management via several external providers.
Person specification
Essential Experience:
Wed like to hear from you if you have:
• Member of a recognised construction/building/infrastructure professional body. (Membership costs can be reimbursed)
• Chartered or willing to work towards relevant Engineering Field or equivalent technical subject in construction/building/infrastructure
• A good understanding and awareness of the construction industry
Desirable Experience:
• Prince 2 or AMP Qualification or equivalent
• Project Management experience
• Strong communication and project management skills to deliver high level objectives
Memberships
Member of a recognised construction/building/infrastructure professional body. (Membership costs can be reimbursed)
Chartered or willing to work towards relevant Engineering Field or equivalent technical subject in construction/building/infrastructure
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• DIO aspires to be an Expert Advisor to our Military customers for all of their infrastructure requirements, both now and in the future explain how your experience and skill set aligns with this objective.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At Sift Candidates will be assessed against their CV and Personal Statement.
In the Personal Statement (max 500 word count) candidates will be assessed against their experience in construction/infrastructure and industry knowledge on construction themes.
At interview the candidate will be assessed against the following behaviours and technical skills:
• Delivering at pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Bigger Picture
Feedback will only be provided if you are requested to attend an interview.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Show more details...
Reference number...
356753
Salary
£43,080
A Market Skills Allowance of up to £5,000 may be available for qualified Chartered Surveyors.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Type of role
Engineering
Environment and Sustainability
Policy
Project Delivery
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information
Location
Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ : Whittington, West Midlands (England), WS14 9PY
About the job
Job summary
We are looking for forward-thinking individuals, with the ability to make a difference, pro-actively manage requirements and risks, and influence others to deliver successfully. Contributing to the development and establishment of a Programme Management Office, you will seek to identify, understand and deliver the vital innovation, policy, mentorship and standards to allow Defence to meet emerging Government and Defence sustainability targets. You will also contribute, support and deliver a number of objectives from Defence Strategy for Defence Infrastructure, DIO Corporate Plan and our annual Business Plan.
Practical project management expertise and skills with a strategic understanding of construction innovation are essential as you will be supporting the team lead to achieve these ambitions.
Undertaking line management responsibilities within the team, you will work to support the definition and delivery of the next phase of Defence construction innovation.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
1.Building Performance Standards
• Review, refresh and develop MoD building performance standards and guidance to reflect and align with emergent high-level Government and Defence targets, industry best practice and potential infrastructure innovations, such as MMC (modern methods of construction), Net Zero and Design Standardisation.
2. Cross-Government Initiatives
• Working with internal, external customers and other Government Departments to ensure DIO are forward looking in the awareness, involvement, and implementation of strategic government initiatives.
3. Stakeholder Management
• Using collaborative planning and proactive stakeholder management to identify and develop new infrastructure delivery products, ways of working and processes to meet innovation targets and business objectives.
4. Innovation
Accountable for delivery of wide range of projects to support delivery of new innovations, best industry practice, government initiatives and emerging objectives in a range of infrastructure requirements and subsequently undertaking implementation into Defence
• Defining and coordinating Government and Departmental objectives, initiatives, and guidance to give advice and direction to all our customers.
• Providing support to colleagues in cross functional subject areas to support ideas through the Innovation and Value processes.
• Identify areas of innovation that will deliver improved efficiency, capacity, and quality, and implementing these into operations utilising the external technical support providers.
5. Project Management
• Deliver project and contract management via several external providers.
Person specification
Essential Experience:
Wed like to hear from you if you have:
• Member of a recognised construction/building/infrastructure professional body. (Membership costs can be reimbursed)
• Chartered or willing to work towards relevant Engineering Field or equivalent technical subject in construction/building/infrastructure
• A good understanding and awareness of the construction industry
Desirable Experience:
• Prince 2 or AMP Qualification or equivalent
• Project Management experience
• Strong communication and project management skills to deliver high level objectives
Memberships
Member of a recognised construction/building/infrastructure professional body. (Membership costs can be reimbursed)
Chartered or willing to work towards relevant Engineering Field or equivalent technical subject in construction/building/infrastructure
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• DIO aspires to be an Expert Advisor to our Military customers for all of their infrastructure requirements, both now and in the future explain how your experience and skill set aligns with this objective.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At Sift Candidates will be assessed against their CV and Personal Statement.
In the Personal Statement (max 500 word count) candidates will be assessed against their experience in construction/infrastructure and industry knowledge on construction themes.
At interview the candidate will be assessed against the following behaviours and technical skills:
• Delivering at pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Bigger Picture
Feedback will only be provided if you are requested to attend an interview.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Show more details...
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