Dio-regional Support Team Assistant Head - Andover, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Andover, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £54,440- + Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% and additional benefits
Job grade:

Grade 7
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Defence Infrastructure Organisation
COO
Regional Delivery (South West & Reserve Forces Cadet Association)
Type of role:
Business Management and Improvement
Estates
Property
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

Andover, SP11 8HJAbout 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

Job description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile leader and manager.

The Assistant Head of Regional Support Team (RST) is a key senior leader in Regional Delivery South West and Reserves Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA).

It will provide a significant sense of achievement, providing a SME centre for Customer Support and Delivery to manage complex multi-million-pound Facilities Management Contracts.

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Person specification:

The AH RST enables RD SW & RFCA to operate with a consistent and coherent approach for the benefit of the customer and internal governance.

The role will drive continuous improvement across the region in relation to the HFM and SFM contract management, directing resources using matrix staff management to draft and deliver plans to enable efficient and effective delivery of outputs.

An integral part of the Regional Delivery Senior Leadership team, you are required to contribute to the leadership and strategic management of the estate, providing guidance to DIO personnel, ensuring resources are maximised to support operational outputs within the Region.

Further it is essential you role model behaviours of enthusiasm, dedication and ownership for the role and the ethos of the team.

A proven track record in operational leadership and leading a geographically dispersed team to deliver excellent results is important.

Leading Customer Delivery support, the SW RST focuses on the renewal, procurement, assurance and asset management for the region. The outputs include a dedication to ensuring standards and plans are implemented and managed.

The team focuses include business management, digital support, performance, assurance and audit checks, business continuity, managing the risk register, including escalation and mitigation plus parliamentary business.

In the context of day-to-day operational challenges, developing and mentoring your team using the DIO leadership code as the underpinning foundation is key.

Desirable Experience & Skills
Full UK Driving Licence.

Behaviours:

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

Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions
Leadership
Delivering at Pace
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions

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 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.

Employment Hours

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 will be considered.

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Selection process details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Behaviours
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions

Experience

CV
Including Job History
Personal Statement

Detailing in no more than 750 words details of experience with the following:
Application of strong Leadership, interpersonal skills and customer focused outputs

Experience in customer relationship management and stakeholder liaison

Ability to work on own initiative within a wide rang