Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)

About the Company

DIO is part of the Ministy 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.

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Company Name

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)

Job Title

DIO Programme Support Officer – Acquisitions & Disposals

Job Description

**Job Title** Programme Support Officer – Acquisitions & Disposals **Role Summary** Provide administrative and analytical support for the Defence Estate Acquisitions & Disposals team. Deliver accurate management reporting, monitor budgets and expenditures, assist procurement and contract activities, and maintain program data integrity to enable timely disposal and acquisition decisions. **Expactations** - Enable the Head of Acquisitions & Disposals to meet programme KPIs through reliable reporting and cost control. - Ensure procurement processes comply with MOD policies and support contract administration. - Facilitate cross‑functional communication among internal stakeholders and external partners (local planning authorities, contractors, military units). - Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and benefits realization for disposal/ acquisition pipelines. **Key Responsibilities** - Compile and distribute regular programme performance reports covering performance, risks, issues, and budget status. - Track and reconcile programme expenditure against forecasts and benefit metrics. - Support procurement lifecycle: prepare spend plans, issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate vendor responses, and assist in contract award and close‑out. - Assist in contract management tasks such as service level monitoring, payment processing and issue resolution. - Maintain accurate programme data in centralised PMO systems and generate ad‑hoc analyses as required. - Liaise with legal, finance, and operational teams to resolve programme dependencies. - Attend internal and external meetings, representing the A&D programme when necessary. **Required Skills** - Strong analytical and reporting abilities. - Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data visualization tools. - Sound understanding of procurement and contract administration principles. - Effective written and verbal communication; stakeholder‑management skills. - Detail‑oriented with excellent time‑management and organisational capabilities. - Ability to work autonomously and within a cross‑functional team in a dynamic environment. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Property Management, Finance, Law or a related discipline. - Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2, PMI‑PMP, or Property Surveyor qualification are advantageous. - Knowledge of UK Land Act or Defence Estate procurement frameworks is desirable.

Catterick garrison, United kingdom

On site

21-09-2025