The infrastructure team is based mainly in Northwood, Corsham and Wyton (near St Ives). Working at alternative UKStratCom sites will be considered, but regular travel to MOD Main Building, Northwood, Corsham and Andover will be required. Travel across the UK and overseas bases will also be required on occasion. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be required physically in office at least three days per week depending on business needs - often dictated by a requirement to access higher classification systems and meeting spaces. Job Summary The role will lead the CSOC Infrastructure Portfolio Team, supporting DH Infrastructure Plan in managing and delivering the Major and Minor Infrastructure Programme portfolios. The post will take the lead in managing Infrastructure Risk as well as providing input in the Infra Command Planning Performance regime. The role will be the primary interface with the Infrastructure Finance Business Partner to manage the Infrastructure In Year and Strategic Planning Cycle Programmes. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description To provide the lead within CSOC Infra in the development and implementation of Infrastructure planning and programming within SPC process. Act as the primary interface and Co-ordination for input and submission for the SPC, In Year Management and Infra Business Cases Approvals. Take the lead within CSOC Infra in managing the In Year management of the Major and Minor Works Programmes. To provide the lead for CSOC Infra in the development and management of the Major and Minor Works Programmes within the Command Infrastructure Delivery Plan (CIDP) and SPC process. Take the lead for CSOC in the management and development of Infrastructure Risk within the Command, and within the wider Infrastructure Enterprise. Provide the lead for CSOC Infra in the development and management of the Infrastructure Major and Minor Works Portfolio. Lead for CSOC Infra in the development, input and reporting within the TLB Command Strategy and Command Plan. Manage and provide CSOC Infrastructure input into Strategy for Defence Infrastructure (SDI) and the Armed Forces Plan. The provide the lead in CSOC Infra for the development of our Asset Management and Information Management capability To provide the lead within CSOC Infra in the development and implementation of Infrastructure planning and programming within SPC process. Act as the primary interface and Co-ordination for input and submission for the SPC, In Year Management and Infra Business Cases Approvals. Take the lead within CSOC Infra in managing the In Year management of the Major and Minor Works Programmes. To provide the lead for CSOC Infra in the development and management of the Major and Minor Works Programmes within the Command Infrastructure Delivery Plan (CIDP) and SPC process. Take the lead for CSOC in the management and development of Infrastructure Risk within the Command, and within the wider Infrastructure Enterprise. Provide the lead for CSOC Infra in the development and management of the Infrastructure Major and Minor Works Portfolio. Lead for CSOC Infra in the development, input and reporting within the TLB Command Strategy and Command Plan. Manage and provide CSOC Infrastructure input into Strategy for Defence Infrastructure (SDI) and the Armed Forces Plan. The provide the lead in CSOC Infra for the development of our Asset Management and Information Management capability Person specification Essential Criteria Must have proven track record and experience in the management and delivery of Defence Built Infrastructure Knowledge and an understanding of the development, management and delivery of a Built Infrastructure Portfolio and Programmes Senior leadership skills including the capacity to work closely with and manage both Senior Military and civilian staff Desirable Criteria An understanding of Planning and Management of Infrastructure Plans and Programmes through an Annual Budgeting Cycle, ABC Submissions, Balance of Investment, In Year Management and Forecast of Outturn process. Stakeholder Management and sound experience of working with and within MoD Head Office, TLB Headquarters, HLBs and Defence Infrastructure Organisation. 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