Length of employment: Job Summary: We currently have two full time positions (37 hours net) advertised within the Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) team, and one part time position (28 hours net) within the Major Projects and Programmes (MPP) team. When prompted, please indicate within your application your working pattern preference. 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. Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique. To enable this 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. To enable this DIO commits to offering its employees: The ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO Free membership for professional qualifications including CIPS Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO Opportunity to join 6 networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers Opportunity to drive and embed sustainable practices and solutions through delivering and managing sustainable procurement for Defence estates About DIO View our YouTube video to see more about our work Job Description: About our Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) Team: DIO Commercial's Soft FM team is part of an integrated contract management team that combines Commercial, Operational, Military and Finance experts. The team shares enthusiasm and commitment to delivering the best Soft FM services possible to Defence. We work with market leading suppliers delivering Soft FM services to thousands of soldiers, sailors, and RAF personnel at locations throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. DIO Commercial manages the largest Soft FM contracts in the UK with the emphasis very much on a team approach internally and working collaboratively with our suppliers. Agility and value are at the heart of what we do. The Soft FM team ensures Defence personnel are supported so the MOD can respond to whatever challenges are presented; from pandemic to training Ukrainian personnel to national events such as HM King Charles III Coronation, Soft FM is working behind the scenes in support. About the Major Projects and Programmes (MPP) Team: The MPPCommercial team lead the sourcing, procurement and subsequent contract management activity across the full Commercial Life Cycle. This is across an exciting and diverse portfolio of multi-million-pound construction Programmes and Projects across the UK Defence Estate. The MPP team comprises over 25 staff and is divided into five portfolios, each led by a Commercial Lead collectively delivering over 140 infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting critical operations across our Armed Forces. This is to ensure a professionally handled portfolio of programmes and projects of circa £4bn, helping to ensure UK prosperity. Providing the commercial support to this team will help deliver outcomes for our customers by helping to deliver a world class defence sector in the UK. Why join us? You will work with diverse, committed and energetic colleagues who all bring different skills and experience to the team and thus creating an environment of continual learning. You are likely to work with military colleagues, civil servants and consultants of all grades and ranks. The available roles include procurement and contract management. In procurement roles you will be expected to support the procurement process, contributing to delivering commercial excellence for your department and providing a customer-focused service. The role is varied as you will be expected to work within relevant frameworks in order to contribute to all stages of the procurement process, from helping to gather requirements from across the business in line with market research, through to the handing over of the contract to contract and supplier management. In the contract management role, you will be expected to undertake effective contract management activity in support of one (or more) of the organisation's large strategic contracts. The role includes supporting activity relating to: mobilising contracts, managing the delivery and performance of the contract, carrying out day to day contract changes, managing risk within the contract and managing contract transition and exit. You will work as part of a larger team, but will be expected to be able to prioritise and manage your own workload to deliver to deadlines and know when to seek support in order to balance both operationally urgent and important tasks. Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Alternative working practices such as working from home Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service Enhanced Parental Leave Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached. Allowances The post does not offer relocation expenses. 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. Employment Hours Two positions are advertised for 37 hours net, and one position is advertised for 28 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. 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. 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. As a Commercial Associate Practitioner, your responsibilities may include the following areas: Contract Management Effecti ve management of our UK Contracts, supporting delivery of Soft Facilities Management and Major Projects and Programmes Acting as the trusted adviser for these contracts to suppliers, customers, and team members Assist in running and supervising these crucial service contracts in accordance with the Contract Management Plan and ensuring compliance to the appropriate processes and operating procedures Sourcing (Major Projects and Programmes Team only) Su pport the procurement and competitive tendering of service contracts for a large and varied range of projects from professional services to capital works Assist in developing sourcing strategies in partnership with project and customers in line with current legislation and Government/MOD policy and procedures Supp ort competitive tendering through to awarding contracts and contract management through a variety of sources, which includes all applicable Procurement Regulations Responsibilities Support Commercial teams with the tendering, award, and management of contracts Provide commercial guidance as required Process change orders as required Ensure commercial arrangements represent best value for money Align with regulations and policy affecting procurement and adopt commercial best practice Understand the importance of auditable commercial records Provide timely returns and accurate statistical data as required Providing local compliance with mandatory requirements e.g., H&S training Follow business processes using mandated IT systems, ensuring that the data is accurate and relevant, ensuring DIO Commercial compliance against system usage Identify, report and manage risks and issues across the business area Supporting line manager in all supporting tasks Essential Skills Excellent communication, written, verbal, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organisation, time management, and problem-solving skills Passionate self-starter with the highest integrity and ethics Experience in building effective collaborative relationships Ability to analyse data in various formats and presenting key findings Desirable Skills CIPS level 4 Commercial awareness of Contract Management or Procurement procedures Experience or working knowledge of Microsoft Teams Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. Please provide your evidence 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 recruitment panel 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 750 words, the purpose for this, is for you to showcase your relevant skills and experience against the role responsibilities. The statement is your opportunity to give examples of how you fit the requirements of the role When writing a personal statement, it is important that you: Read the job advert so you are clear about the job requirements Outline the skills and experience that you have that are relevant to the job and use examples to help demonstrate this Keep to the word limit, if your statement is too brief it will not provide the required depth of detail and evidence to be assessed fully We require you to provide evidence and a demonstration of specific skills, knowledge or transferable experience. This will allow you to provide evidence to show a more rounded picture of your suitability for the role. Behaviours: Working Together At interview you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: Working Together Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Further information: Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, the sift will be conducted on Experience (CV and Personal Statement). In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview. When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. 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. 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. The sifting process is due to take place week commencing 30th June 2025 following closure. Interviews are currently taking place remotely through a digital platform, this will be confirmed with the successful candidates who are invited to an interview and will be conducted week commencing 14th July 2025. 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 MOD Candidate Pack 2024 For help and support with your application check out our Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact:. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.