Length of employment: Job Summary: About the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and Major Programmes and Projects DIO is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We play a vital role in supporting Defence by leading and managing the delivery of what the Armed Forces need to live, work, train and deploy on operations. Major Programme & Project Delivery (MPP) is accountable and responsible for the delivery of infrastructure capital projects to support the Front-Line Commands (FLCs) in the UK and overseas. MPP provides infrastructure project delivery and expert input to the early development of programmes and projects across the FLCs both in the UK and overseas. MPP has adopted the principles of Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) champions them across DIO. About DIO MPP Navy, Air & DE&S (NADES) Directorate The DIO MPP NADES Directorate manages an £8.4bn portfolio of work, covering three distinct customer groups across a dispersed geographic area. This includes all capital construction work undertaken in the UK on behalf of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Defence Equipment and Support as well as elements of the Defence Estates Optimisation programme. The new customer focused NADES directorate strives to build commonality and consistency of service across the portfolio, delivering outstanding service in terms of time, cost and performance, in a safe and responsible manner. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. About DIO View our YouTube video to see more about our work https://www.youtube.com/embed/I9tLu3UdiGY?rel=0 Job Description: Are you passionate about transforming infrastructure delivery through innovation and collaboration? We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Programmatic Approach Lead to drive the evolution of our asset and programme management strategy at a pivotal time for Defence infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to join the MPP NADES team operating within the Programme Management Office (PMO). In this influential role, you'll lead the continued development of our pioneering programmatic approach - shifting from reactive "fix on fail" maintenance to a proactive, data-informed asset management model that supports critical investment decisions across the Front Line Commands (FLCs). You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple departments and disciplines, fostering strong relationships and aligning efforts to support delivery of smarter, more efficient infrastructure outcomes. Your ability to engage and influence a wide range of technical experts, project delivery professionals, and commercial teams will be key. You'll help shape and coordinate the pipeline of Airfield Operating Surfaces (AOS) projects, while also identifying and championing opportunities to apply this approach to other related infrastructure asset classes. As a pathfinder for DIO and asset management within Defence, you'll be empowered to explore, experiment, and refine methods for assessing asset needs, planning interventions, and supporting acceleration of project delivery. You'll play a central role in maximising the benefits of our current strategic alliance delivery model and in shaping future contractual frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to lead with influence, drive innovation, and embed a culture of continuous improvement with a focus on collaboration, learning, and long-term value. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension 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 after 5 years' service Enhanced Parental Leave Most sites have free onsite parking, access to Gyms, Sports & Social clubs, On site shops and subsidised canteens 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 week 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. 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Working at the heart of a high-profile capital infrastructure delivery team, the Programmatic Approach Lead will be responsible for: Developing a clear understanding ofthe infrastructure intervention requirements for AOS, AGL, and other assets as identified byNADES Programme Director Continuing to develop the data availability for AOS and AGL assets to ensure we can effectively assess and report on asset condition for intervention planning and risk management Ensuring accurate reporting up the chain and to relevant authorities and improving on our communication of risk to enable effective intervention decisions to be made Work with FLCs to develop and maintain 10 Year Infrastructure Plans for those assets - working towards whole lifecycle planning Delivery of pre-RIBA Stage 0 studies that will assist with the development of a detailed URD, exploring and defining the scope of projects to minimise cost shocks and project delays during later RIBA stages Working with Commercial staff and Delivery colleagues to effectively utilise the current AOS alliance partnership contract Working with Commercial Staff to develop the next iteration of the AOS alliance partnership contract Ensuring Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) opportunities are exploited and collaborate with the supply chain to develop optimal delivery solutions Managing team resources and funding to achieve programme outcomes Managing the programme budget and plan Promoting strong working relationships with all colleagues across MPP, DIO and MoD Seek to challenge and improve current ways of working to deliver benefits to defence Contributing to a positive, collaborative and proactive working environment Ensuring implementation and management of the Benefits Realisation Plan Developing a culture of continual improvement within the team; Sharing best practice amongst peers and undertake lessons learned exercises for projects Working with your counterparts in Single Living Accommodation and Defence Estate Optimisation Preparing briefs and papers as required and input to draft policy papers Direct line management of 3 x SEO's 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. 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 the CV & Personal Statement. (500 Max Word Count) In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview. At application stage you will be assessed against the following: Experience: CV-Job History CV-Full Qualification details Personal Statement to include - Evidence to support your experience of providing leadership in a complex project or programme delivery environment. Include evidence of your experience in engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Evidence demonstrating your experience of challenging and improving complex process. Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture 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. Technical: Government Project Delivery Capability Framework PDCF Technical Skill 13: Stakeholder Engagement At interview you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: Leadership Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Technical: Government Project Delivery Capability Framework PDCF Technical Skill 1: Commercial and Procurement Skills PDCF Technical Skill 16: Business Case Development 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. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order. Project Delivery Capability Framework - Government Project Delivery 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. 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