The role is responsible for technical leadership, planning and implementing strategy to ensure all Hard FM services are completed to the agreed standard and comply with all regulatory and legislative standards. You will ensure that standards are understood internally within Dstl and externally with multiple stakeholders including the FM Provider and DIO and that maintenance is applied consistently across the Dstl estate.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

You will be responsible for interpreting these and ensuring compliance utilising the appropriate frameworks and agreed processes. You will be defining strategies for the Dstl estate, as well as reviewing requirements and interacting with the facilities manager and work place manager community across the Dstl Estate.

You will also provide assurance and compliance across the group and specifically into the FM Technical Lead.

The role will require the individual to oversee, influence and build strong working relationships with internal and external customers, including technical services leadership team, the FM Provider and DIO. The Estates Technical Services Manager role is crucial to the delivery of hard FM whilst providing technical assistance across the Dstl Estates and satellite site.

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Leadership

As a leader in Defence you will help shape, role model and bring to life the ‘One Defence’ mindset that will enable us to deliver our vision and strategic objectives. Your leadership style must be inspiring, confident and empowering. Working at every level of our organisation to break down silos, unite teams and create a culture that is trusting, collaborative, innovative, diverse and inclusive. Enabling us to deliver with pace and agility through the skills, commitment and empowerment of our employees and military colleagues.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Understanding in complying with real estate and related statutory, regulatory and professional requirements.
• Vast experience which has been gained within a property, facilities management or similar complex function.