Senior Cost & Assurance Manager- DIO Service Delivery Overseas
- Recruiter
- DIO
- Location
- Fife
- Salary
- 37527.00 GBP Annual + + allowances, excellent pension & benefits
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 24 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Do you have a sense of adventure?
Join our Service Delivery Team in the Falkland Islands and have the opportunity to live and work in a unique environment full of history, fascinating landscapes and a breath-taking array of wild life.
THE ROLE
Responsible to the Area Manager, for the delivery of all cost and assurance activities in the South Atlantic Islands in accordance with EM02 and best practice. In conjunction with the industry Service provider, ensure that all services are delivered in line with technical, financial and commercial probity.
This post brings with it the opportunity to deliver high profile works on a busy estate which is unique within the MOD, to maintain a small township including all of its utility provision 8000 miles from the UK. Working within a challenging environment and delivering to a senior customer embedded within a joint service team. There are endless developmental and career enhancing opportunities.
THE SOUTH ATLANTIC ISLANDS
The South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands and Ascension Island) can be a challenging but rewarding place to live and work.
Challenges & Opportunities
Challenges:
- Wild and changeable weather
- Logistics (8000M supply chain)
- Environmental (Bio security)
- Communication limitations
- Aged infrastructure
Opportunities:
- A unique environment to live and work in
- Excellent welfare opportunities
- Wildlife haven
- Prospect to explore South America
- Chance to experience a unique way of life
- High profile role within a small vital delivery team
Benefits:
- Annual return flights to UK are provided at nil cost
- Accommodation at Mount Pleasant Complex will be allocated for all continuity posts, married accompanied personnel will be entitled to housing and single unaccompanied will be provided within the Officers Mess (all accommodation is free of charge)
- Entitlement to ship one car at MOD expense
- Annual indulgence flights to Chile are available at nil cost
- R&R breaks to the mid-Atlantic airbridge hub may be available at reduced flight cost
- Helicopter flights may be available to visit remote parts of the Falkland Island, to explore and see wildlife
Leisure & Recreation
Coffee Shops, Snack Facilities, Bar Facilities, Cinema, Bowling Alley, Conservation Group, Library, Music Club, Go-Karting, Paintball, Hill Walking, Mountain Biking, Climbing/abseiling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, and Sports Clubs.
ABOUT DIO
Take a look at our YouTube video to see more about our work (please follow link below or copy and paste this link into your Internet browser **************************** .
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. Our people share the common goal of supporting our Armed Forces through management of the military estate. See more on Defence Infrastructure Organisation - GOV.UK
For more information and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button.
Closing date - 14th July 2017
Join our Service Delivery Team in the Falkland Islands and have the opportunity to live and work in a unique environment full of history, fascinating landscapes and a breath-taking array of wild life.
THE ROLE
Responsible to the Area Manager, for the delivery of all cost and assurance activities in the South Atlantic Islands in accordance with EM02 and best practice. In conjunction with the industry Service provider, ensure that all services are delivered in line with technical, financial and commercial probity.
This post brings with it the opportunity to deliver high profile works on a busy estate which is unique within the MOD, to maintain a small township including all of its utility provision 8000 miles from the UK. Working within a challenging environment and delivering to a senior customer embedded within a joint service team. There are endless developmental and career enhancing opportunities.
THE SOUTH ATLANTIC ISLANDS
The South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands and Ascension Island) can be a challenging but rewarding place to live and work.
Challenges & Opportunities
Challenges:
- Wild and changeable weather
- Logistics (8000M supply chain)
- Environmental (Bio security)
- Communication limitations
- Aged infrastructure
Opportunities:
- A unique environment to live and work in
- Excellent welfare opportunities
- Wildlife haven
- Prospect to explore South America
- Chance to experience a unique way of life
- High profile role within a small vital delivery team
Benefits:
- Annual return flights to UK are provided at nil cost
- Accommodation at Mount Pleasant Complex will be allocated for all continuity posts, married accompanied personnel will be entitled to housing and single unaccompanied will be provided within the Officers Mess (all accommodation is free of charge)
- Entitlement to ship one car at MOD expense
- Annual indulgence flights to Chile are available at nil cost
- R&R breaks to the mid-Atlantic airbridge hub may be available at reduced flight cost
- Helicopter flights may be available to visit remote parts of the Falkland Island, to explore and see wildlife
Leisure & Recreation
Coffee Shops, Snack Facilities, Bar Facilities, Cinema, Bowling Alley, Conservation Group, Library, Music Club, Go-Karting, Paintball, Hill Walking, Mountain Biking, Climbing/abseiling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, and Sports Clubs.
ABOUT DIO
Take a look at our YouTube video to see more about our work (please follow link below or copy and paste this link into your Internet browser **************************** .
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. Our people share the common goal of supporting our Armed Forces through management of the military estate. See more on Defence Infrastructure Organisation - GOV.UK
For more information and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button.
Closing date - 14th July 2017