Dio - Facilities Officer - Lisburn, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Lisburn, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £26,350

Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% and additional benefits
Job grade:
Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Defence Infrastructure Organisation
COO
Regional Delivery (Scotland & Northern Ireland)
Scotland & Northern Ireland
Type of role:
Estates
Operational Delivery
Property
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
2Contents

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Location

DIO Office, Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, BT29 4BPAbout 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 UK's 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

About DIO
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Job description:

This role is part of our 'Project Acorn' initiative devised to develop the estates professionals of the future The role is an exciting opportunity as you will be part of a team instrumental in the delivery of Facility Management (FM) services to a diverse customer base across the Ministry of Defence built estate You will have the opportunity to support both military and civilian customers whilst learning about the FM profession.

The post will provide you with a significant sense of achievement by developing FM skills, whilst also acquiring an understanding as to how DIO operates and delivers to our customers.

Additionally, you will learn and participate in asset management, best value procurement processes and contribute to continuous improvements in the services we offer.

Over the last few years DIO have undergone significant changes in how we operate and how we deliver our services.

This programme of change is called Future DIO, and we are at the forefront of smarter working practices, for which we seek to develop further.

Person specification:

Working as a Facilities Officer you will be gaining an understanding of how combining resources and activities in Hard and Soft Facilities Management (FM), can contribute to strategic and operational objectives Further
- more, you will understand how effective FM provides a safe and efficient working environment, encompassing multi-disciplinary activities to maintain the built estate. As a Facilities Officer you will acquire many of the core skills of a Facilities Manager and contribute to activities such as contract management, collaborative working and asset compliance.

During your time with us, you will

Initially as part of Project Acorn you will adhere to the required learning outcomes.
Learn contract management processes.
Learn partner management.
Assist in assurance activities.
Assist in service delivery.
Learn Risk Management processes.
Utilise IT work systems.
Learn and assist with estates compliance.
Assist with Additional Works Services (AWS).
Work towards becoming a trusted advisor on all aspects of FM.

Desirable Experience & Skills
National 5 Maths and 2-3 Highers, achieved at levels A-C, including English (or equivalents).

Licences:

Full UK Driving Licence
Behaviours:We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Leadership
Managing a Quality Service
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together

Benefits:

Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Alternative working practices such as working from home.
Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service.
Enhanced Parental Leave.
Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.

Allowances
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

Please be advised the department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Working Pattern

The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees.

Flexible working patterns will be considered.

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