CSOC Infrastructure - Assistant Head (AH) Strat Plans

Job summary

The role will lead the CSOC Infrastructure Strat Plans Team, supporting DH Infrastructure Plan in managing and delivering CSOC Infrastructure Strategic Planning.

The post will take the lead in managing CSOC Infrastructure Strategic Planning, Infra DLOD Capability Planning, Basing and Optimisation.

The role will be the primary interface with DIO for the development and management of CSOC Infrastructure Future Procurement requirements.

The role will take the lead for the development and management of the CSOC Infrastructure Climate Change and Sustainability.

Job description

• Provide the CSOC Infrastructure lead for Infrastructure Defence Lines of Development (DLODs) for all CSOC New Capability Options / FCR and ILR managing the development of Requirements, Working with Delivery Partner to provide costings and through to implementation.
• Provide the lead for CSOC Infra in the development of Strategic Planning, Basing, Optimisation, Utilisation and Estate Management Planning within Built Infrastructure.
• Provide the lead for CSOC Infra in understanding, developing, managing, and delivering the Built Infrastructure in support of Climate Change and Sustainability targets.
• Provide the lead in the planning, development, requirement setting and implementation of the provision of Hard, Soft or Total Facilities Maintenance service and PFI Exits across the CSOC Estate.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• 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 or MoD Main Building.
• Must have proven track record or experience in the development, management and delivery of Defence Built Infrastructure
• An understanding of Strategic Planning and Estate Management.
• 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.
• An understanding of Infrastructure Procurement and PFIs.
• A demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Climate Change and Sustainability.
• 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%

Hybrid Working:

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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.

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/.

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.

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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

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