Private Finance Initiative Business Support Manager

Job Description

LocationCorsham (SN13 9NR), Andover (SP11 8HJ), Tidworth (SP9 7QD ) Northwood (HA6 3HP), London (SW1A 2HB)About the jobSummaryJoin the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work with a diverse range of talent. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. DIO is a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to flourish, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We aim to develop and support staff to meet the Departments objectives, and to fulfil their own potential. We promote and support a range of flexible working patterns enabling staff to balance home and work responsibilities and we treat people fairly irrespective of their background. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff 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. To help achieve our objectives, we believe in six important values (Safety first, Collaboration, Integrity, Agility, Accountability and Enthusiasm) that underpin our vision and mission. These values equip us for the future and shape how we work together. These values are designed by DIO for DIO. About DIOThe Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for Defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure. Our responsibilities include: • Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment • Provide utilities services • Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and catering) • Provide a safe place to train • Allocate Service Families Accommodation • Procure and manage routine maintenance and reactive repair • Provide a central register of asset information to advise infrastructure planning • Act as steward of the Defence estate • Provide the unarmed guarding service We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions including head office functions and specialisms such as surveyors, town planners, airfield pavement experts, foresters and construction engineers. We work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our workJob descriptionThe ChallengeWorking in the heart of the Defence Infrastructure Organisations Private Finance Initiative (PFI) team, this post provides an excellent opportunity for Professional Development. As the PFI Business Support Manager you will provide direct support to PFI senior management to deliver the PFI Group’s objectives and outputs. You will also support the wider PFI Group and DIO business as required. As such the tasks of this role will be wide ranging and often fast paced. You will be expected to lead by example in setting the highest professional standards and living the DIO Values. You will also value the one member of staff and enable their personal and professional development. You will need to be work under your own initiative, determine priorities, and be agile to changing demands. You will be key in supporting, indeed leading on elements, of the PFI business. This includes business planning, monitoring performance, analysis of interpretation, provisions of advice and preparation of reports as required. You will be instrumental in supporting and enabling decision making within the PFI Group though these activities, and the ability to present information and analysis succinctly will be key. Engagement across the PFI Group, supply chain, DIO and customer base will be a key activity and enabler of success. You will use this network to develop insight, inform decision making, and communicate key messages. This will require the development of first-class communication and engagement products including briefs, presentations, content for digital platforms etc. You will also be a key liaison with the South East and PFI Regional Support Team and support improved integration.Responsibilities• Leading and managing the team • Plan, manage and advise on PFI business, including actions, risks, issues, data analysis, presentations and briefs • Secretariat support to a range of meetings and events • Establish and maintain a strong network of contacts to ensure timely engagement on issues and tasks • Influence and inform stakeholders on PFI business and provide the PFI perspective • Champion and promote collaborative working and encourage participation in tasks and events within the PFI Group and wider DIO. • Fulfil the role of the PFI Engagement Champion • Support improvement initiatives Some travel to PFI and DIO locations will be required. The position can be located in any of the locations listed above. Your preferred location can be discussed at interview. Desirable Experience & Skills• Understanding of the PFI operating model • Experience of working in the Business Management areaBehavioursWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership

Communicating and Influencing

Changing and Improving

Working Together

Making Effective Decisions

Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Leadership

Communicating and Influencing

Changing and Improving

Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. We understand the importance of life outside of work and our industry leading flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Some of the many benefits you will receive: • Highly competitive Pension Scheme• Flexi-time scheme • Alternative working practices such as working from home • 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30