Combined Accommodation Assessment System CAAS Overseas Programme Manager

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LocationHuntingdon Cambs, PE28 2EAAbout the jobSummaryJoin the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique. The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees Flexible working may be required on occasions due to working with accommodation teams based across the world. Driving Licence is essential, with the ability to drive overseas. Due to the remoteness of some of the bases and SFA locations, public transport does not serve these areas well. The ability to drive is necessitated by the need to provide an efficient service over sometimes wide geographical areas.Job descriptionThe Role Provide accurate Service Families Accommodation (SFA), Substitute SFA (SSFA), Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Substitute Service Single Accommodation (SSSA) management information (MI) in an appropriate format including caveats where appropriate, to support Strategic Requirements Planning; and in response to parliamentary questions, freedom of information requests and other requests for information from the wider defence community. Establish what data and in what format it is required and make the best use of resources to collate SFA and SLA data from overseas. Undertake critical analysis of the dataset and recognise and correct errors. Contribute to the development of the accommodation management information systems. Provide guidance on SFA and SLA policy both UK and overseas using JSP 464 as the reference policy documentation. Lead the management and delivery of the Combined Accommodation Assessment System (CAAS) for Overseas SFA including assessment of Condition, Scale & Location Factors. Assist with the UK CAAS.ResponsibilitiesMain Responsibilities Lead on creating and the maintenance of the SFA and SLA database for overseas accommodation Provide quality assured data to underpin requests for management Information (MI) and to meet requestors time lines. Lead on dealing with CAAS queries from in country teams on the MOD Overseas SFA. Manage CAAS and 4-Tier Grading (4TG) overseas Challenge and Appeals iaw JSP 464 policy. Travel Requirements This roll will require UK and overseas travel. About our Team The provision of good quality living accommodation for service personnel and their families is an important priority for the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The MOD’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) manages around 50,000 properties in the UK including planning targeted improvement programmes and planning future requirements. On behalf of the DIO, Amey, manages a comprehensive maintenance service; the allocation of properties; SFA furniture; conducting move in and move out appointments; and the provision of improvements. The CAAS for service family accommodation (SFA) is the method of setting charges in the UK and overseas and replaces the 4 Tier Grading (4TG) System (except Germany). CAAS is a fairer and less subjective system than the 4TG System, and ensures that charges for SFA are set in accordance with modern, nationally recognised standards (utilising the Department of Communities and Local Government Decent Homes Standard) The Overseas (OS) CAAS team will be working as part of the DIO Regional Delivery Accommodation Plans and Requirements, this is a team formed of both military and civilian personnel. The OS CAAS team will transition to work alongside the UK CAAS team in the fullness of time. About DIO 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. Under the Future DIO Transformation Programme, DIO will become the MOD’s professional estate services business and realise our organisational vision of providing a better estate, a better service and a better business. See more on Defence Infrastructure Organisation – GOV.UK To find out more about us, take a look at the attached Quick Guide to DIO or you can view our YouTube video to see more about our work 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.LicencesDriving Licence and the ability to drive overseas.BehavioursWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

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Changing and Improving

Making Effective Decisions

Communicating and Influencing

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BenefitsBenefitsWe are passionate about delivering great things for our customers. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life. We employ talented and diverse people who challenge and guide each other. At DIO you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience. Some of the many benefits you will receive: • Highly competitive pension scheme • Flexi-time scheme upon completion of 6 months service • Alternative working practices • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service • In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Queen’s birthday. • Professional and Personal Development of skills • Opportunity to join one of our many networks (Race, LGBT+, Gender, Disability and Faith & Belief) • Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer reserve commitments. • Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year. • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. • Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. 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. Things you need to kno