SO2 Infrastructure/Climate Change and Sustainability (SO2 Infra/CCS)

The provision of oversight on behalf of the HQ of critical infrastructure (infra) issues that are having an impact on the delivery of technical training across the College sites. 

The introduction and co-ordination of infra initiatives, including the management of Climate Change and Sustainability (CCS), across the College. 

The co-ordination with HQ Air and local stakeholders of the Command Infra Delivery Plan to enable the timely resolution of building issues across the College.    

The monitoring and review of infra risks held on the risk management tool ‘PARMIS’, providing advice to stakeholders on their recording, management, reporting and, when necessary, escalation.   

The representation of the HQ at the critical infra forums that consider new building projects and the upkeep of the existing estate. 

Responding to ad-hoc tasks from the HQ Chief of Staff to enable, manage and promote the delivery of technical training within the HQ and across the College.

Desirable.  The essential specific professional skills, knowledge or qualifications for the post are as follows:

1. Facilities Manager/Civil Engineering qualification.
2. PMQ – project management.
3. Environmental/Sustainability Manager.
4. Training delivery in an MOD environment

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

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

• 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%
• A Flexi scheme (on successful completion of probationary period that supports a better work-life balance. 
• 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days. 
• Eight public holidays per year, plus Leave for HM The King's birthday. 
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year. 
• Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties. 
• A wide range of Defence discounts – such as Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. Find more discounts at https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/all-benefits/
• Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service). 
• In year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes. 
• Over 60 growing staff Networks to join. 
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave. 
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your Wellbeing. 
• Access to learning and development tailored to your role and career aspirations.
• Free onsite parking 

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/. 

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