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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!
The Strategic Compliance Manager is an important role within our team. As we experience increasing demands from our customers, this is an exciting and meaningful time to join DIO and get the opportunity to work on one of the largest estates in the UK.
Learn more about Defence Infrastructure in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
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.
The objectives of the role cannot be delivered within reduced hours or through job share, the role entails the management of a high volume of complex outputs which will entail a consistent and rapid turnaround for resolutions due to safe and legal compliance and potential risk to lives.
The Strategic Compliance Manager (Fuels) provides key support across the entire region as part of the Regional Technical Team. As we experience increasing demands from our customers, this is an exciting and meaningful time to join DIO and get the opportunity to work on one of the largest estates in the UK.
Ensuring that the Defence Estate meets the required compliance standards, making it safe and fit for purpose. This role is accountable for the overall management and leadership of one of the six strategic compliance areas, specifically Fuels.
The role is required to work from a specific establishment, however routine travel to other sites within the region and wider DIO estate is required.
The successful candidate will lead a range of compliance focused operational challenges – putting safety first, implementing long-term compliance improvement plans, up-skilling local teams, identifying opportunities to improve the estate. Everything you do will be in support of a safe and compliant estate and to support the strategic goals of the military.
We fully support flexible working and will consider the needs of successful candidates to ensure that the right work-life balance is achieved subject to operational needs. DIO is a multiple award winning smarter working organisation that has successfully applied flexible working best practices, supported by digital technology and modern work spaces that will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance in a collaborative working environment.
A key member of the Regional Technical Team providing first hand support through a wide range of technical specialists to the Site Teams and wider DIO, being agile identifying and implementing solutions.
We have a Safety-First Ethos focusing on assuring safety standards in key areas such as, Asbestos, Gas Safety, Electrical, Fire Safety, Fuels and Legionella Management. The role will involve planned and preventative maintenance, project management, contract management, collaboration with customers, suppliers and consultancies to deliver a safe place for service personnel to work, live and train. DIO is investing in strategic asset management, and you could be part of the future management of the Defence Estate
A Strategic Compliance Manager at DIO will:
Responsibilities also include:
A full UK Driving Licence is essential due to the need to visit multiple sites sometimes including an overnight stay; not all are accessible by public transport.
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Full UK Driving Licence
A degree (BEng) in either mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or in a related engineering subject relevant to the maintenance of the MOD estate
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Alternatively, BTEC/ SQAHNVQ or SCOTVEC HNC/ HND together with substantial relevant & recent experience in a fuels infrastructure or engineering related discipline.
Appropriate membership of a relevant professional body, eg. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or Member Energy Institute.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.
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.
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