DIO Accn- SO1 Capital Purchase SFA (21781)

Unit Role:

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Accommodation Directorate is responsible for managing approximately 48000 Service Family Accommodation (SFA) properties across the United Kingdom and for the provision of housing in Europe and Turkey.

The Plans and Requirements Team ensures that the Departments SFA estate continues to meet current and future demand in terms of quantity type and location. As part of the transition to the Defence Housing Service (DHS) the team is responsible for delivering housing programmes that support Defence operational capability including the disposal and hand-back of surplus SFA in support of the Departments Void Reduction Plan.

Position Role:

The post holder will lead the Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Capital Purchase Programme as part of the Accommodation Plans and Requirements Team. A strong understanding of residential property acquisition development and estate management within both the public and private sectors is essential.

The role requires leadership and oversight of capital purchase and capital build projects translating accommodation requirements into deliverable housing solutions that comply with Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (TSAR) Infrastructure and Estate Policy and wider Defence accommodation standards.

The post holder will manage a diverse portfolio of projects often operating to challenging timescales and within strict financial controls. They will provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice to senior leaders programme teams and external stakeholders on all aspects of Service Family Accommodation provision.

Key responsibilities include identifying and assessing suitable development sites and residential properties to meet emerging accommodation requirements together with the preparation and development of Outline Business.

OBCs) Full Business Cases (FBCs) and Investment Appraisals (IAs). This work must be undertaken in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book principles MOD policy and DIO governance requirements and progressed through the appropriate approvals and investment boards.

Responsibilities:

SME advice across Defence to working groups boards and committees on matters relating to Service accommodation ensuring housing and infrastructure solutions align with Defence policy and strategic requirements.

2. Lead the Capital Purchase Team in the planning governance and delivery of capital housing projects ensuring programme objectives benefits and milestones are achieved.

3. Engage with housing developers local planning authorities and other external stakeholders to secure accommodation solutions that meet Defence requirements

4. Ensure all newly acquired or constructed Service Family Accommodation and associated infrastructure comply with relevant policy regulatory and statutory requirements.

5. Manage the SFA Capital Purchase portfolio maintaining accurate records of acquisitions financial liabilities management company service charges and contractual commitments whilst providing assurance against Integrated Estate Management Plans

6. Ensure robust quality assurance and snagging processes are completed prior to legal completion and that all handover and onboarding procedures are followed when incorporating properties into the SFA estate.

7. Lead the development of Business Cases and Investment Appraisals for capital purchase projects securing approvals through the Investment Approvals Committee (IAC) and ensuring delivery within approved budgets and in accordance with HM Treasury MOD and DIO governance requirements.

8. Support the wider Plans and Requirements Team Defence Housing Service and Accommodation Directorate in the delivery of strategic planning policy development and accommodation programmes as required.

Pre Appt / Deployment Trg: FM and Contract Management training.

Domestic Considerations: A UK based position which may require occasional overseas travel.