Infrastructure Manager

Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, policies, processes, and guidance at MoD and NAD group levels to deliver a safe environment, safe equipment, and protect personnel.

Manage day-to-day maintenance requests and issues, assist with asset recording, business case drafts, and support the implementation of approved Infrastructure changes.

Provide support and guidance to coordinate the effective management of safety, environmental protection and security within the team. Collaboratively, promote a culture that prioritises a safe and secure working environment by adopting legislative requirements and organisational policies that align with the organisation’s safety objectives.

Demonstrate excellent safety behaviours by proactively identifying and escalating concerns, whilst equipping teams and individuals to take responsibility and act appropriately.

Produce Infrastructure briefing packs, newsletters, and provide executive support communications.

Plan Infrastructure events, coordinating with key staff to ensure all requirements are met.

Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including site staff, contractors, and external agencies, across a range of real estate scenarios.

Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria :

Knowledge and experience of estates and facilities management

Excellent written and verbal communicator

Excellent and demonstrable IT skills particularly Microsoft Office

Experience in stakeholder management

Full UK Driving Licence

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Core Behaviour 1 : Communicating and Influencing

Core Behaviour 2 : Managing a Quality Service

Technical Competence 1 : Property & Estates Expertise - Supervised Practitioner

Offered benefits

25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday

Flexible and hybrid working options

Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%

Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards

Access to specialist training and funded qualifications

Support for progression

Huge range of discounts

Volunteering days

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission

Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack

Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions

Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here .

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

Interview - If you're invited to interview, you will be assessed against the following:

CV Review

Core Behaviour 1

Core Behaviour 2

Technical Competencies

Please Note : In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

1st: Core Behaviour 1

2nd: Core Behaviour 2

3rd: Technical Competencies

4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criteria, and/or an additional assessment. Please note for this specific assessment, the Lead Criteria will be:

• Knowledge and experience of estates and facilities management

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email ( [email protected] .) If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission

Offering at a lower level

If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.

Please see the MOD Privacy notice which informs how we will use your personal data, explains your rights and gives you information you are entitled to under Data Protection legislation.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Please click here to find out more.

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