CSOC - Infrastructure Assistant Head (AH) Portfolio

Job summary

The CSOC Infra Team provides the lead, support, guidance and direction on the totality of CSOC's UK and overseas Estate.

The role will lead the CSOC Infrastructure Portfolio Team, supporting DH Infrastructure Plan in managing and delivering the Major and Minor Infrastructure Programme portfolios.

The post will take the lead in managing CSOC Infrastructure Risk as well as providing input in the Infra Command Planning and Performance regime.

The role will be the primary interface with the Infrastructure Finance Business Partner to manage the Infrastructure In Year and Strategic Planning Cycle Programmes.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Due to the nature of the role, job share arrangements may be considered, subject to the requirement that full-time hours are fully covered (or business needs are met).

The successful candidate will be expected to work a minimum of 5 working days a month in either Northwood, MoD Main Building or DIO Andover

Job description

• To provide the lead within CSOC Infra in the development and implementation of Infrastructure planning and programming within SPC process.
• Act as the primary interface and Co-ordination for input and submission for the SPC, In Year Management and Infra Business Cases Approvals.
• Take the lead within CSOC Infra in managing the In Year management of the Major and Minor Works Programmes.
• To provide the lead for CSOC Infra in the development and management of the Major and Minor Works Programmes within the Command Infrastructure Delivery Plan (CIDP) and SPC process.
• Take the lead for CSOC in the management and development of Infrastructure Risk within the Command , and within the wider Infrastructure Enterprise.
• Provide the lead for CSOC Infra in the development and management of the Infrastructure Major and Minor Works Portfolio
• To provide the lead for CSOC Infra in the development, input and reporting within the TLB Command Strategy and Command Plan
• To manage and provide CSOC Infrastructure input into all Infra Enterprise Strategy and Planning Outputs.
• The provide the lead in CSOC Infra for the development of our Asset Management and Information Management capability
  
  

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Must have proven track record or experience in the development, management and delivery of Defence Built Infrastructure
• An understanding of Planning and Management of Infrastructure Plans and Programmes through an Annual Budgeting Cycle, SPC Submissions, Balance of Investment, In Year Management and Forecast of Outturn process.
• Knowledge, and an understanding of the development, management and delivery of a Built Infrastructure Portfolio and Programmes
• Senior leadership skills including the capacity to work closely with and manage both Senior Military and civilian staff

Desirable Criteria

• Stakeholder Management and sound experience of working with and within MoD Head Office, Mil Command Headquarters, Sub-Commands and Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
• Understanding of the development, management and subsequent reporting of Performance within the Annual Defence Planning and Command Planning Process
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Risk and Issue Management within Built Infrastructure
• Developed Vetting clearance is desirable. Candidates who do not currently hold this level of clearance will be expected to achieve this status within an agreed timeframe after appointment.
• Full Driving Licence

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £61,630, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,854 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• 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 employer contribution of 28.97%

Please Note:

• 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.
• 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/.

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