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!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
DIO recognises that a diverse workforce is at the heart of different insights, ideas and innovation. A workforce diverse in background and life experience produces trusted public services and better decisions. We want our people to be curious and continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committed to Defence, empowered and able to challenge so you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the DH Building Control Engineering (BCE). The postholder will be responsible for leading and managing the Environmental (EH) team and as the Principal Infrastructure EH postholder will discharge the functions and duties as delegated as the Technical Authority for MOD Catering Infrastructure Environmental Health.
The postholder will be responsible for the maintenance and delivery of DIO and MOD technical documentation, including policy; the development and delivery of an audit and assurance programme to provide compliance assurance, and risk and issue management; provide the SME input to wider MOD policy and practice requirements and undertake project and equipment reviews to ensure Compliance and the achievement of value for money in MOD catering Infrastructure Environmental Health.

Amongst other duties, as detailed in the principal JD documents, the postholder will be required to;

• Deliver the Technical Authority function, for all matters relating to catering infrastructure facility design and use.
• Review and provide Determination decisions to deviate from MOD policies PI2015/05 and BPS2.1 supporting the delivery of facilities that meet operational requirements and are legally compliant.
• Identify opportunities to improve assurance and compliance across the estate.
• To develop the approved risk-based auditing system to provide assurance for MOD Catering Infrastructure requirements.
• Develop the risk based approved Annual Assurance Audit programme for MOD catering Infrastructure, incorporating 3rd party audit reports, to include wider 3rd party assurance.
• Provide an intelligent and collaborative SME advice service for the provision of catering facilities and related catering infrastructure.
• Provide SME advice for wider environmental health areas to the business, where required including but not limited to water quality and public health.
• Maintain currency of Policy Instruction PI2022/01, Building Performance Standard 2.1 and JSP850, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Engage as DIO SME policy lead, with MoD committees and working groups where there is a catering infrastructure or environmental health infrastructure perspective.
• To provide SME input into procurement and maintenance contracts.
• Engage with regulators to prevent, reduce, resolve imminent risk scenarios and enforcement activity within catering facilities on the MOD estate.
• Represent DIO on appropriate Tri-service Environmental Health working groups, where there is an infrastructure impact on EH.
• Lead, manage and mentor the EH team: ensuring all administrative and managerial activities are completed.
• Respond to requirements for management information, reports and returns and comply with corporate requests appropriately and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a Senior management capacity of environmental team.
• Experience of managing staff in a complex busy environment and making risk based decisions.
• Experience of operating risk-based audit system.
• Auditing and assessing catering facilities against food and health and safety legislation.
• Working knowledge of Environmental Health procedures, including enforcement actions and facility closure.
• Working knowledge of catering facility project design and catering equipment provision.
• Wider environmental health experience in a regulatory setting.
• Experience of project plan assessment and working with building professionals.
• Understanding of the planning system for new and refurbishment projects.
• Wide stakeholder network in environmental health or relevant safety discipline.
• Expertise in policy writing and understanding of JSPs.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of MOD procedures and unique use of facilities.
• Experience of assessing MOD catering facilities.
• Working knowledge of MOD policies and Building Performance Standards relating to catering infrastructure.
• Experience of drafting benchmark performance standards or JSP scales.
• Development of 3rd party assurance programmes.
• Knowledge of water quality and potability risks and resolutions.
• Experience of investigating accidents and injuries in the catering environment.
• Committee, working group and board experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum degree level qualification

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

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• FSA competency framework – B7: Education, advice and coaching

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, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered.
Where business needs allow, this role may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working, therefore you must consider if any of the above locations are within a reasonable travelling distance. 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 (i.e., detached duty) 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.
An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year.
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/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework and FSA Competency Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on job history, personal statement and leadership competency.
Please provide your evidence for behaviours using the STAR Technique using the attached information on how to apply.
Situation: Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the job holder to understand. Where are you? Who was there with you? What had happened?
Task: The recruitment panel will want to understand what you tried to achieve from the situation you found yourself in. What was the task that you had to complete and why? What did you have to achieve?
Action: What did you do? The job holder will be looking for information of what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use “I” rather than “we” to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do.
Result: Don’t be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures easily understandable. What results did the actions produce? What did you achieve through your actions, and did you meet your goals? Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience? Keep the situation and task parts brief.
Concentrate on the action and the result. If the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths. When providing your evidence please ensure that you avoid acronyms and company specific jargon.
At application you will be assessed against the following:

Experience:

• CV - detailing Job History, Previous Skills and Experience
• Personal Statement: As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement of up to 500 words, the purpose for this, is for you to showcase your relevant skills and experience against the job requirements. The statement is your opportunity to give examples of how you fit the requirements of the role.

BEHAVIOURS:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
  Application sifting is scheduled to take place shortly after advert closes.
  A minimum of 2 full working days’ notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.

To assist with your application please find attached below:

• DIO Candidate Information Guide
• DIO Candidate Information Guide - Accessible Version
• FSA Competency Framework

For help and support with your application check out our Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section
We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn’t always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months.
An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year.
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/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

TYPE OF ROLE

Environment and Sustainability
Health Adviser
Health and Safety

Amongst other duties, as detailed in the principal JD documents, the postholder will be required to;

• Deliver the Technical Authority function, for all matters relating to catering infrastructure facility design and use.
• Review and provide Determination decisions to deviate from MOD policies PI2015/05 and BPS2.1 supporting the delivery of facilities that meet operational requirements and are legally compliant.
• Identify opportunities to improve assurance and compliance across the estate.
• To develop the approved risk-based auditing system to provide assurance for MOD Catering Infrastructure requirements.
• Develop the risk based approved Annual Assurance Audit programme for MOD catering Infrastructure, incorporating 3rd party audit reports, to include wider 3rd party assurance.
• Provide an intelligent and collaborative SME advice service for the provision of catering facilities and related catering infrastructure.
• Provide SME advice for wider environmental health areas to the business, where required including but not limited to water quality and public health.
• Maintain currency of Policy Instruction PI2022/01, Building Performance Standard 2.1 and JSP850, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Engage as DIO SME policy lead, with MoD committees and working groups where there is a catering infrastructure or environmental health infrastructure perspective.
• To provide SME input into procurement and maintenance contracts.
• Engage with regulators to prevent, reduce, resolve imminent risk scenarios and enforcement activity within catering facilities on the MOD estate.
• Represent DIO on appropriate Tri-service Environmental Health working groups, where there is an infrastructure impact on EH.
• Lead, manage and mentor the EH team: ensuring all administrative and managerial activities are completed.
• Respond to requirements for management information, reports and returns and comply with corporate requests appropriately and in a timely manner