DIO – Deputy Head of Estates – Town Planning Team
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £70,540 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | SP11 8HJ, DL9 3LR, WS14 9PY |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Defence |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 410943 |
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Main Responsibilities
Leadership and Management of the Town Planning Team
Leading on MOD’s technical engagement with MHCLG on the Government’s Town Planning Reform agenda
Working closely with DIO and A&D teams to lead the provision of strategic advice and technical inputs to major projects and programmes, including site disposals, operational development and land use planning strategies
Advising MOD on the potential planning impacts of external third-party proposals on the Defence estate
Leading and managing the representation of MOD interests in external town planning processes including Local Plans and appeals, assurance and negotiations in relation to developer contributions and legal agreements
Leading and advising on the management, development, and submission of planning applications and other town planning consenting routes on behalf of MOD
Leading the representation of MOD interests in external town planning processes including Local Plans and appeals, assurance and negotiations in relation to developer contributions and legal agreements
Commissioning, managing, and assessing the quality of Planning and development related technical proposals and outputs from external consultants
Influencing and developing town planning policy for the Defence Estate
Leading SME support and input to elements of: Freedom of Information Requests, Environmental Information Requests, Media and Comms briefs, Lines to Take, Ministerial Briefs concerning Town Planning and related matters and working with MOD’s Legal Services Team to advise on town planning legal matters including input to Counsel instructions
Leading and managing liaison with MOD client organisations and the management of external stakeholder relations including regulatory authorities and Other Government Departments (OGDs) concerning Town Planning and related matters.
The MOD Estate is wide and varied, on this unique Estate variety is certain and no 2 days will be the same! The breadth of work on offer is exceptional with opportunities to get involved in a wide range of projects across the UK to enable Defence capability.
Location
The role can be based at any of the stated locations. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly attend their chosen office for face-to-face meetings and collaboration. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. Please confirm your location on your application form.
Alongside the advertised locations, other DIO locations may be considered and offered. All sites will be considered whilst ensuring the location of the successful candidate can still meet the business and travel requirements of the role.
If travelling outside your base location for duty reasons, you will have access to flights, hire cars, rail tickets and overnight accommodation. You can also claim 45 pence per mile should you choose to use your own vehicle for business travel.
Travel may be required to carry out site visits where you may go on MOD Establishments, residential estates, building sites, agricultural land, training areas and firing ranges etc.
DIO Business Area – Estates
The Defence estate is one of the largest landholdings in the UK and covers an estimated 1.8% of the UK land mass (200,000+ ha). This is complemented by a significant UK Defence presence overseas.
Estates are the in-house real estate team within the DIO (part of the UK Ministry of Defence) supporting infrastructure needs across a high-profile Public Estate. We acquire, manage, safeguard, and dispose of Defence real estate. Our unique customer knowledge and insight of the Defence Estate enables our in-house team of property professionals to provide in-depth advice to our Military customers.
The Town Planning team
The Town Planning team deliver the Planning programme within the Estates Division for the DIO/MOD. The team is formed of Defence Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the full range of MOD Town Planning matters and the management and application of best practice, knowledge and understanding of planning legislation both within the UK and overseas.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
Leadership and Management of the Town Planning Team
Leading on MOD’s technical engagement with MHCLG on the Government’s Town Planning Reform agenda
Working closely with DIO and A&D teams to lead the provision of strategic advice and technical inputs to major projects and programmes, including site disposals, operational development and land use planning strategies
Advising MOD on the potential planning impacts of external third-party proposals on the Defence estate
Leading and managing the representation of MOD interests in external town planning processes including Local Plans and appeals, assurance and negotiations in relation to developer contributions and legal agreements
Leading and advising on the management, development, and submission of planning applications and other town planning consenting routes on behalf of MOD
Leading the representation of MOD interests in external town planning processes including Local Plans and appeals, assurance and negotiations in relation to developer contributions and legal agreements
Commissioning, managing, and assessing the quality of Planning and development related technical proposals and outputs from external consultants
Influencing and developing town planning policy for the Defence Estate
Leading SME support and input to elements of: Freedom of Information Requests, Environmental Information Requests, Media and Comms briefs, Lines to Take, Ministerial Briefs concerning Town Planning and related matters and working with MOD’s Legal Services Team to advise on town planning legal matters including input to Counsel instructions
Leading and managing liaison with MOD client organisations and the management of external stakeholder relations including regulatory authorities and Other Government Departments (OGDs) concerning Town Planning and related matters.
The MOD Estate is wide and varied, on this unique Estate variety is certain and no 2 days will be the same! The breadth of work on offer is exceptional with opportunities to get involved in a wide range of projects across the UK to enable Defence capability.
Location
The role can be based at any of the stated locations. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly attend their chosen office for face-to-face meetings and collaboration. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. Please confirm your location on your application form.
Alongside the advertised locations, other DIO locations may be considered and offered. All sites will be considered whilst ensuring the location of the successful candidate can still meet the business and travel requirements of the role.
If travelling outside your base location for duty reasons, you will have access to flights, hire cars, rail tickets and overnight accommodation. You can also claim 45 pence per mile should you choose to use your own vehicle for business travel.
Travel may be required to carry out site visits where you may go on MOD Establishments, residential estates, building sites, agricultural land, training areas and firing ranges etc.
DIO Business Area – Estates
The Defence estate is one of the largest landholdings in the UK and covers an estimated 1.8% of the UK land mass (200,000+ ha). This is complemented by a significant UK Defence presence overseas.
Estates are the in-house real estate team within the DIO (part of the UK Ministry of Defence) supporting infrastructure needs across a high-profile Public Estate. We acquire, manage, safeguard, and dispose of Defence real estate. Our unique customer knowledge and insight of the Defence Estate enables our in-house team of property professionals to provide in-depth advice to our Military customers.
The Town Planning team
The Town Planning team deliver the Planning programme within the Estates Division for the DIO/MOD. The team is formed of Defence Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the full range of MOD Town Planning matters and the management and application of best practice, knowledge and understanding of planning legislation both within the UK and overseas.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.