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Insolvency Civil Recovery Caseworker

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As a Data Architect, you will be welcomed into our Digital, Data and Technology function within Finance and Corporate Resources. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives, and ethos to support the organisation’s core outcomes, and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC Strategy and Impact, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales.</p><p>The Data Governance Team is part of the Digital, Data and Technology function within Data &amp; Information department. These areas bring together teams responsible for Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Design &amp; Architecture, Records Management, Insight and Analytics, as well as our technical ICT Teams. We operate nationally with team members across seven sites. </p><p>The Data Architects are responsible for helping the organisation to set the direction for designing, creating and maintain IOPC data sources and repositories. This includes setting the requirements for our taxonomies, data dictionaries, and mapping data lineage. </p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Support the wider deliverables of the Data Governance Team, and Data &amp; Information Department</li><li>Help to define the principles, policies, processes and specifications for data architecture.</li><li>Assisting in the production of artefacts for data governance and assurance of data</li><li>Leading on Data Design improvement workstreams across the IOPC</li><li>Identify data that is of critical/significant importance to the IOPC, alongside other Information Management Teams, and support the design of processes to help manage that data</li><li>Set standards for organisational data design and modelling, including advising on their application across the IOPC</li><li>Design data architecture by dealing with specific business problems and aligning it to enterprise-wide standards and principles</li><li>Lead the development, validation, publishing and maintenance of organisational data design, models and structures to support the knowledge requirements of the IOPC</li><li>Support the development of strategies to drive behavioural changes across teams with data being valued and handled as a strategic asset.</li><li>Provide training and mentorship to others around the organisation in relation to our data structures and methodologies</li><li>Support the development, integration, administration, and evolution of data structures, ensuring efficiency, scalability and quality. Continuously monitor to enhance performance and reduce latency. </li><li>Maintain comprehensive documentation of models, standards and best practices for reference and future enhancements. </li><li>Provide support to the Data Governance Lead in establishing responsibilities and roles for data ownership across the organisation</li><li>Work with the Data Governance team to develop an organisational data catalogue, and associated glossaries and dictionaries for the IOPC</li><li>Be an ambassador, leading conversations, and continuous improvement in data capabilities as part of our Data Strategy and improving our data literacy/culture</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>A passion for data and the desire to create a data led culture and understanding how this can improve business performance.</li><li>Experience of designing new data repositories, sources and products at an enterprise level</li><li>Experience in leading on the evaluation and improvement of existing data repositories, sources and products</li><li>Demonstrable experience using data modelling tools and industry standard techniques to capture and document data artefacts.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, interoperable, and flexible data models. </li><li>Ability to communicate in technical detail on topics of data lineage, data usage and data structures. </li><li>Knowledge of basic concepts of law and regulatory guidance/standards regarding data management and trends in data policy.</li><li>Experience of supporting substantial organisational transformation and change</li><li>Ability to organise, prioritise and manage conflicting information and support requests.</li><li>Ability to analyse and interpret a variety of structured and unstructured information sets to draw out the key issues or areas of interest.</li><li>Able to work flexibly and independently, including national travel, as part of a team based in separate locations</li><li>Advanced skills in the use of M365 and SharePoint based products</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>Understanding of industry best practice Data Governance standards and methodologies</li><li>Holding or working towards CDMP Data Management Qualification, or similar</li><li>Experience of data management in the Public Sector</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,878, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes £12,132 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)</li><li>Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave</li><li>Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF</li><li>Civil Service pension</li><li>Civil Service maternity leave package</li><li>PAM employee assistance programme</li><li>Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup</li><li>Car Leasing Scheme</li><li>Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network</li><li>Learning and development tailored to your role.</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please apply via the IOPC recruitment portal: <a href="https://jobsearch.policeconduct.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Jobs and careers with IOPC</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/</a><h4>Follow link to apply</h4>Jobs and careers with IOPC<h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a>$(document).ready(function(){$('#print_button').show();});</li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Data%20Architect%20%20%28reference%20%3A%20444870%29%20with%20you&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1983614.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&amp;source=mailto&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1983614.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk&amp;su=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Data%20Architect%20%20%28reference%20%3A%20444870%29%20with%20you" target="_blank">Gmail</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1983614" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1983614" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a>

Independent Office for Police Conduct

Data Architect

Crown Prosecution Service

Uwch Erlynydd y Goron (Ionawr 2026)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty. </p><p>Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 9 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability network group, Employee Assistance, Representatives, FACES Network Group, LGBT+, Mind Matters, Part Time Workers, The Shed - Men’s Network Group and Women’s Network Group. </p><p>We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities. </p><p>The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career! </p><p>We are seeking an experienced, influential and forward-thinking Head of Business Analysis to lead, develop and professionalise the Business Analysis capability across the organisation. This is a senior strategic role with enterprise-wide reach, shaping how we deliver technology-enabled change, improve business processes, and support critical national services.</p><p>The successful candidate will set the direction for the BA profession, lead a high-performing community, assure major transformation initiatives, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders. You will bring deep experience of business analysis excellence from any sector — public or private — and have the credibility to influence executive decision-making.</p><p>We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked in Government. Experience in large-scale, regulated, complex, or multi-supplier environments is highly valuable</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Why This Role Is Unique:</p><p>This role aligns with the Government Digital &amp; Data (DDaT) profession, but welcomes cross-sector applicants. The post holder will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and lead the BA community across the organisation. Pay and allowances follow Government G6 policy and relevant DDaT market allowances.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>lead business analysis across an organisation delivering essential public services with real social impact</li><li>shape enterprise processes, digital transformation, and technology strategy at scale</li><li>build, professionalise, and uplift a BA community using modern standards and industry best practice</li><li>influence Board-level decisions and drive change across multiple directorates</li><li>operate in a hybrid legacy-to-cloud environment where strong analysis and modelling skills genuinely shape outcomes</li><li>a consistent BA standards and modelling framework embedded across major transformation initiatives</li><li>a clear enterprise-wide view of key business processes, ownership and dependencies</li><li>introduced a robust requirements assurance model trusted by governance forums</li><li>evidenced uplift in BA capability, skills development and community maturity</li><li>strengthened alignment between BA, product, architecture and delivery teams</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>strong strategic thinking with the ability to see the enterprise-level picture</li><li>excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder influence</li><li>confidence to lead, challenge and drive clarity in ambiguous environments</li><li>strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>commitment to professional development and modern analysis practices</li><li>resilience, political awareness and the ability to operate effectively at pace</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>significant senior leadership experience as a Business Analyst, including leading teams or communities of practice</li><li>proven ability to deliver complex, multi-million-pound transformation programmes in medium or large organisations (public or private)</li><li>deep expertise in business process modelling, including advanced use of BPMN or equivalent notations</li><li>demonstrated ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, including at executive or board level</li><li>experience operating in complex, regulated or multi-supplier environments</li><li>experience building frameworks, methodologies and quality assurance processes for BA deliverables</li></ul><p>Government experience is not required.</p><p>Experience in sectors such as financial services, utilities, telecoms, consultancy, or other regulated industries is highly transferable.</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong>: Experience in criminal or civil investigation, enforcement, or compliance-driven environments.</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>BCS Practitioner Certificates or Equivalent<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Business Process modelling BPMN</li><li>Technical Architecture</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £72,113, Insolvency Service contributes £20,891 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>We want you to have a good work-life balance and want to support you in all that you do, so we offer a great benefits package including: </li><li>flexible working arrangements and flexi-time</li><li>full time new entrants to the Civil Service and those Civil Servants on modernised terms and conditions will be entitled to 25 days leave increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service </li><li>in addition to this you are entitled to 8 public/bank holidays plus an additional day of privilege leave</li><li>competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave</li><li>5 days paid leave for learning and development</li><li>5 days paid for volunteering</li><li>a Cycle to work scheme</li><li>staff have access to an employee assistance programme, Workplace Wellness, for confidential, independent support and advice during difficult times in either their professional or personal life</li></ul><p>Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package where the employer makes a significant contribution to the cost of your pension. Your contributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken. This means, if you pay tax, your take-home pay will not be reduced by the full amount of your contribution; and your pension will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire. For more information, visit <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGary.Wilson%40insolvency.gov.uk%7C8fcd45c6caf54558cca208dcc1ff17f0%7C9a18d34af01e4c31ad16523150b47949%7C0%7C0%7C638598548576274493%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NNv5CFVnpZywBlTz6D%2BMVco6Ow2LiWPjX%2BA%2Bu%2FRVXKM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>As part of the sift process, you will be asked to complete: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>CV </strong></li></ul><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p>Your CV should provide a clear overview of your employment history, key responsibilities, relevant qualifications, and the skills and experience you’ve gained throughout your career including any notable achievements. </p><p><strong>Note</strong>: Your CV will be scored as part of the assessment process and will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the job advert. </p><p><strong>If successful at the sift stage, at interview, you will be assessed on the following: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience</strong></li><li><strong>Behaviours </strong>- assessed through<strong>: </strong><ul><li>Behaviour 1 - Leadership</li><li>Behaviour 2 - Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Behaviour 3 - Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Technical Skills </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Expected timeline (subject to change) </strong></p><p><strong>Sift – week commencing </strong>26th January 2026</p><p><strong>Interview – week commencing</strong> 16th February 2026 </p><p><strong>Location</strong> - Birmingham</p><p>Your interview will be conducted face to face. You will be notified of this if you are selected for interview. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process. </p><p><strong>Visa Applicants</strong></p><p>To sponsor a candidate under the Skilled Worker visa, a sponsorship licence is required. The Insolvency Service does not currently hold this licence and therefore, cannot legally sponsor Skilled Worker visa applicants. </p><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>Insolvency Service operates a hybrid working policy subject to business need, giving people the flexibility to choose when and where they work and collaborate with others.</p><p>Individuals are expected to work from one of the office locations stated in the advert to connect with their colleagues, as required by their role and business team needs. There is flexibility to split the working week, spending a minimum of 60% in the workplace, which includes the office, site visits, court etc.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to Insolvency Service from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.</p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email <a href="mailto:Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk" target="_blank">Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk</a></p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Bryan Evans</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Bryan.Evans@insolvency.gov.uk" target="_blank">Bryan.Evans@insolvency.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel there have been procedural irregularities at any stage of the recruitment process or that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment@insolvency.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment@insolvency.gov.uk</a>. 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Head of Business Analysis

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join us a <strong>Senior Policy Advisor</strong> in <strong>Accounts and Reporting</strong>.</p><p>You will take a senior lead role in the Accounts and Reporting team, responsible for implementing the new accounts filing requirements for UK companies filing with Companies House, as set out in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act 2023. As we transition towards becoming a fully digital organisation and introduce the mandatory filing of accounts via software, you will work with the team to develop secondary legislation, policy and guidance that will help companies meet their filing obligations and submit high quality financial information as part of their statutory annual accounts.</p><p>You will be required to work closely with other Government departments and financial regulators and provide expert policy advice to multi-disciplinary teams across Companies House. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure our systems are enabled for all account types and compliant with the law, helping to communicate the changes and requirements clearly to our customers and partners. This is a great opportunity to create and introduce policy that will deliver a more streamlined accounts filing process for companies, improve the transparency of company accounts and the quality of financial information available on the public register.</p><p>Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we’d love to receive your application!</p><p>Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. </p><p><a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP?utm_source=jobads&amp;utm_medium=HR&amp;utm_campaign=DRD23" target="_blank">Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work.</a></p><p><strong>You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. Please see the section 'Where will you be working?' for more information.</strong></p><p><strong>Please note</strong> - Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Please see 'Things you need to know' section below for more information. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a <strong>Senior Policy Advisor</strong> in <strong>Accounts and Reporting</strong> your key responsibilities will be:</p><ul><li>Work closely with DBT, FRC, HMRC and other government departments to develop policy and legislative change.</li><li>Support implementation of the new ECCT Act requirements, including developing the secondary legislation and guidance about the new accounts filing requirements placed upon companies.</li><li>Take ownership of specified workstreams, including audit reform, non-financial reporting, environmental reporting and accounts compliance and enforcement, working closely with colleagues to deliver and their implications for the business.</li><li>Develop expertise and provide advice to operational colleagues on complex queries received from companies about accounts filing requirements.</li><li>Working closely with other business areas to influence stakeholders and communicate policy intent / requirements.</li><li>Analyse legislation to assess potential impacts on our processes, systems and customers, and advise colleagues accordingly.</li><li>Develop and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders in business teams and the accounting profession.</li><li>Represent Companies House and the team through membership of Boards and at cross-Government meetings.</li><li>Draft policy papers for consideration at Business Boards and panels.</li><li>Consider and draft responses to Ministerial and Chief Executive correspondence.</li></ul><p><strong>About the team</strong></p><p>Following enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act Factsheet: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill overarching - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) we are working closely with the Department for Business and Trade and other government departments to develop policy and legislation that promotes the UK as the best place in the world to start and grow a business, while also strengthening our ability to combat economic crime. With a key role to play in register reform, there has never been a better time to join our brilliant policy team.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We’re looking for an experienced<strong> Senior Policy Advisor </strong>that<strong>:</strong></p><ul><li>Can effectively develop policy proposals that support delivery of a high profile, ambitious transformation programme.</li><li>Has strong analytical skills and is able to understand complex concepts and legislation.</li><li>Has knowledge and experience of working with legislation and the process of legislative development.</li><li>Is a confident communicator - effectively articulating detailed proposals in a manner that ensures understanding and encourages engagement.</li><li>Is a great team player, able to support the principal policy adviser and senior colleagues with detailed analysis.</li><li>Is able to provide clear recommendations based on their expertise.</li><li>Is able to build and maintain a strong network of stakeholders (internally and externally) and is confident collaborating with colleagues at all levels.</li><li>Works at pace and is resilient under pressure; juggling competing priorities and delivering on time and to high quality.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,744, Companies House contributes £13,541 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we’re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. </p><p>Head to <a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/working-for-us#/our-benefits" target="_blank">Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk)</a> to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. </p><p><strong>We celebrate diversity... </strong></p><p>As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. </p><p>We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. </p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk</a>.</p><p><strong>Where will you be working?</strong></p><p>You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p><strong>In your application form we’d like you to:</strong></p><ol><li>Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. </li><li>Write a personal statement of 1000 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. In your personal statement we are looking for evidence of the sift criteria in <strong>bold </strong>below.</li></ol><p><strong>What will the process look like?</strong></p><p><strong>Sift</strong></p><ul><li>Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. </li><li>We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications.</li><li>At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. </li><li>At sift candidates will be assessed against experience and alongside your work history the panel will score your application against the following criteria:</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Developing policy proposals that support delivery of a high profile, ambitious transformation programme.</strong></li><li><strong>Strong analytical skills and is able to understand complex concepts and legislation.</strong></li><li><strong>Knowledge and experience of working with legislation and the process of legislative development</strong></li><li><strong>Communication skills focusing on effectively articulating detailed proposals in a manner that ensures understanding and encourages engagement.</strong></li></ol><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><ul><li>Successful candidates from the sift stage will be invited to attend a virtual interview, which will conducted using Microsoft Teams. </li><li>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles (of the same or lower grade).</li><li>We use a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you.</li><li>We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours listed in the advert along with Strengths and Experience. </li><li>There will be an activity as part of the interview - this will be a ten minute presentation assessing your skills and experience working in policy. </li><li>The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be the behaviour Leadership. </li></ul><p><strong>Key dates </strong>(dates are indicative only and could be subject to change)</p><ul><li>Closing date - 8th February 2026</li><li>Sifting - w/c 9th February 2026</li><li>Interviews - w/c 23rd February 2026</li></ul><p>We’re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement.</p><p>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. </p><p><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn. </p><p><strong>Security</strong></p><p>Successful candidates must pass a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before they can be appointed. </p><p>BPSS is an entry level security check. It uses the Police National Computer (PNC) to make sure a candidate has no convictions. The check returns evidence of any current criminal record and un-spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p><strong>Nationality statement</strong></p><p>As part of our recruitment process, it is essential for all candidates to independently verify their eligibility to work in the UK before applying. This includes a thorough check of your right to work to ensure compliance with UK employment laws, being mindful of the recent changes to going rates detailed on GOV.UK. </p><p>Please ensure you have the necessary documentation and permissions in place. Our team is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. However, it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they meet the UK's legal requirements to work. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Ieuan Pewtner</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:ipewtner1@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">ipewtner1@companieshouse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitmentch@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentch@companieshouse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>We welcome applications in Welsh / Rydym yn croesawi ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission.<br><br>

Senior Policy Advisor - Accounts and Reporting

Erlynydd y Goron (Ionawr 2026)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>About us </p><p>The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. We do this in three ways. </p><p>Firstly, we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly. </p><p>Secondly, we open international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements. </p><p>Finally, we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal-making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow. </p><p>The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission. The team have been nominated four times in a row for ‘Best Public Sector Employer’ at the <a href="https://www.womenintechemployerawards.co.uk/shortlist-2024" target="_blank">Women in Tech awards</a> and won the award in 2025! </p><p>About the role </p><p>Ready to break out of environments where cyber is an afterthought? Join DBT and help mature a security capability in a department that values expertise, moves quickly, and gives you the autonomy to drive meaningful change. This is a place where your skills won’t be sidelined, they’ll set the direction.</p><p>As part of DBT’s Cyber Security team, you will lead delivery of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance within the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) function. Reporting to the Head of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance you will work with colleagues across Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT), and the wider Government Security Profession across government. </p><p>The GRC team plays a critical role in establishing governance, managing cyber risk, and maintaining system security assurance. They also deliver GovAssure, security training and user education, maintain security policy, set compliance standards, and manage the delivery of cyber audits. Consequently, this role requires strong leadership and acumen across cyber security and corporate disciplines to actively shape governance practices and provide expert advice to inform senior decision-makers. </p><p>You will lead and support the uplift of organisational cyber posture within a broad remit, providing strong opportunity for personal development through empowerment to deliver within a growing government department. Indeed, in DBT we prioritise the wellbeing and careers of our Cyber professionals, with access to industry recognised training and civil service development pathways.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Main responsibilities </p><p>The post holder will be responsible for delivery across multiple areas within a complex cyber security portfolio. Experience across as many of the below as possible is desirable:</p><ul><li>Risk Management: Undertake and lead complex cyber risk assessments, including, where applicable, tailored threat analysis, supply chain risk assessment, and compliance with legislation, regulation and policy.</li><li>Supplier Assurance and standards: Integrate assurance approaches to provide confidence that organisational security needs are met, aligning with UK Government standards such as the Government Security Policy Framework, ISO 27001, and NCSC Cyber Governance Code of Practice.</li><li>Digital Programmes: Provide cyber expertise and lead cyber delivery of key digital programmes of work across the organisation, ensuring all works are conducted cognizant of risk and in compliance with governmental standards and best practice.</li><li>Security Audits: Lead cyber audit activities, compliance reviews and penetration tests, including GovAssure and Secure by Design, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement mitigations through the programme lifecycle.</li><li>User Education: lead the strategic delivery of cyber security education and awareness across the organisation, developing auditable datasets that identify key areas for improvement and evidence knowledge uplift iteratively.</li><li>Policy and Strategy: Champion and develop strategies, security policies, standards and procedures across the cyber governance, risk and compliance portfolio ensuring they remain responsive to evolving threats and business requirements.</li><li>Third Party engagement: Support arm's length bodies and partner organisations to uplift their cyber security posture, standardising and sharing knowledge to align with departmental approaches, governmental standards and best practice wherever possible.</li><li>Provide Expert Advice: Offer specialist cyber security and data protection guidance to risk owners and stakeholders, enabling informed, risk-based decisions.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, to enhance organisational cyber security capability.</li><li>Promote Best Practice: Act as an advocate for cyber security best practice within DBT and across government, engaging with peers in the public sector and industry.</li></ul><p>If you have some, but not all of the above, we would like to hear from you!</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p> Skills and experience </p><p>It is essential that you have: </p><ul><li>Proven experience in cyber security governance, risk, and compliance within complex or regulated environments. ( LEAD)</li><li>Demonstrable experience across cyber security or technology, evidenced through qualifications (e.g. undergraduate/master’s degree), relevant industry experience in positions such as systems, development, computer forensics, networking etc. </li><li>Excellent communication skills, with experience distilling complex issues and translating technical matters and cyber risks into clear briefings for senior stakeholders and deliverables for wider business. </li><li>Experience leading cyber security risk and assurance activities, collaborating with audit, legal, and compliance teams. </li><li>Experience leading and delivering large programmes across multiple teams and stakeholders. </li></ul><p>It is desirable that you have: </p><ul><li> Demonstrable experience delivering GovAssure and/or Secure by Design. </li><li>Experience delivering user education informed by data, using diverse engagement methods. </li><li>Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC or an interest to work towards.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Information risk assessment and risk management</li><li>applied security capability</li><li>protective security</li><li>threat understanding</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £62,534, Department for Business and Trade contributes £18,116 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>Benefits </p><p>If you join us, you will get: </p><ul><li>learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>a flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours </li><li>a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% </li><li>annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with service</li><li>three paid volunteering days a year</li><li>an employee benefits programme including cycle to work</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p> At the <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2020/10/05/what-does-a-good-interview-look-like/" target="_blank">interview stage</a> for this role, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant Technical Skills and Behaviours from the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> framework. These are role specific and in line with the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-security-profession-career-framework" target="_blank">Government Security Profession Career Framework</a>. </p><p>You will also be asked to present a technical case study on a related topic, to be confirmed prior to interview.</p><p>Technical Skills </p><ul><li>Information risk assessment and risk management</li><li>applied security capability</li><li>protective security</li><li>threat understanding</li></ul><p>Behaviours </p><ul><li>Changing and improving</li><li>Making effective decisions</li><li>Communicating and influencing</li><li>Seeing the big picture</li></ul><p>How to apply </p><p>As part of the <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2022/10/20/the-civil-service-recruitment-process-explained-part-1/" target="_blank">application process</a> you will be asked to upload a two-page CV and complete a 1250 personal statement outlining how you meet the essential skills and experience listed above. You can use bullet points and subheadings if you prefer. </p><p>Sift will be from week commencing 2nd February</p><p>Interviews will be from week commencing 16th February</p><p>Please note these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. </p><p>If there is a high volume of applications, we will sift looking at your Lead criteria Proven experience in cyber security governance, risk, and compliance within complex or regulated environments. - only. You may then be progressed to full sift or straight to interview. </p><p>How we offer </p><p>Offers will be made in merit order based on location preferences. If you pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring you will be held on a 12-month reserve list in case a role becomes available. If you are judged a near miss at interview, you may be offered a post at the grade below the one you applied for. </p><p>This role requires <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc" target="_blank">SC clearance</a>. DBT’s requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being rejected and your offer will be withdrawn. </p><p>Checks will also be made against: </p><ul><li>departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)</li><li>UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records</li><li>your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency</li><li>security services record</li><li>location details</li></ul><p>More about us </p><p>This role can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. If you are based in London, you will receive London weighting. DBT employees work in a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in the office on average. Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DBT, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered. </p><p>You can find out more about our office locations, how we calculate salaries, our diversity statement and reasonable adjustments, the Recruitment Principles, the Civil Service code and our complaints procedure in the candidate pack attached to this advert. </p><p>Find out more about life at DBT, our benefits and meet the team by watching our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2PJ26zIZwk" target="_blank">video</a> or reading <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank">our blog!</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance <a href="mailto:Resourcing@trade.gov.uk" target="_blank">contact DBT by email at Resourcing@trade.gov.uk.</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complaints_Handling_Procedure-AUGUST-2018.docx.pdf”" target="_blank">Civil Service Commission Complaints</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc4MzEmdmVyaWZ5PTQ0MzY2ZjgwYTc3ODVjZDk1ZmNhMGFiY2I0MzMxOTgwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NDUxNzAwLWZiN2U2ZDUzOGFiYjU3ZTU3YzVlMmEzY2Q1Nzg5Y2I2ODA4NzM2Njk=" target="_blank">DDaT Candidate Pack Aug 25 - Final Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 499kB)

Department for Business and Trade

Lead Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is a great opportunity to join the finance team on a permanent basis. </p><p>The Group Tax and Status Team is a specialist advisory team within the wider group finance function, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. </p><p>As an international Tax specialist, you, along with the team, will provide advice on direct and indirect tax matters to the wider finance function and leaders of strategic business units, manage global tax risks and support group reporting obligations for corporate income tax and transfer pricing. The team also includes UK VAT compliance specialists and finance business partners who support the organisations corporate group and finance aspects of establishing overseas subsidiaries and other appropriate legal vehicles.</p><p>You will play a key role in supporting the Group Tax and Status function on business projects and transactions across the UK and overseas. This will include coordinating tax advice, performing due diligence work, analysing, and advising on tax implications of cross-border transactions, exploring tax risk mitigation and tax efficiency strategy, and supporting the business in implementing changes. </p><p>Whilst day to day overseas tax compliance is the responsibility of in-country finance colleagues, the Group Tax team helps oversee local tax reporting and provides specialist tax support to finance colleagues when new overseas entities are being established, there are major tax changes in overseas jurisdictions or there are challenging fiscal audits requiring specialist tax input.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This role will require a person with substantial experience in dealing with multiple tax jurisdictions and regions, covering both direct and indirect taxes and in coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders from different business units, regions, and countries. </p><p> You will be a forward looking, commercial thinking finance professional and will have the ability to articulate and analyse financial and tax information and provide valuable input and advice to the organisation on implications arising from business restructuring, divestments (including disposal of real estate assets).</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></p><p>You must be CTA, ADIT or ATT qualified with Chartered Institute of Taxation or equivalent professional body.</p><p><br>A desirable qualification is Membership/fellowship of one of the following:<br>• Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA)• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)<br>• Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA</p><p><strong>Technical/ Commercial knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Operations in International and culturally diverse organisations</li><li>Direct and Indirect Tax Laws</li><li>Familiarity with basic principles of transfer pricing and international tax concepts (e.g., permanent establishment, double tax agreements, withholding taxes) and practical experience of implementing or advising on strategies involving these concepts</li><li>Negotiation with external parties</li></ul><p><strong>Specific experience</strong></p><ul><li>Regional/ International Tax experience</li><li>Handling complex business transactions and intercompany arrangements</li><li>Tax assessment in business set up/ closure, and global growth</li><li>People skills to implement transitional and change programmes</li></ul><p><strong>Analytical skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to precisely frame advisers’ terms of reference, interpret external advice and apply complex legislation to specific problems and circumstances</li><li>Strong communication and influencing skills. ability to explain complex technical issues to lay colleagues in clear and commercial way.</li><li>Building relationships at all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Flexibility, independence, and initiative to perform successfully in a rapidly changing environment.</li><li>Ability to operate effectively and prioritise in a busy global facing role.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,699, British Council contributes £16,136 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Benefits for the UK include, but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays</li><li>3 days volunteering leave</li><li>Career average defined benefit pension scheme </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Please apply directly to the British Council website. CV's that are emailed will not be accepted.</p><br><p>The close date is Sunday 1st February 2026 at 23:59 UK time. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705887612947" target="_blank">https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705887612947</a>

Senior Tax Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Print room form part of the Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) team and are responsible for supporting the Commission’s objective to provide outstanding parliamentary service through effective management and delivery of support services to Senedd Members, their staff and Commission staff.</p><p>The Print Room are a combined Support Services responsible for providing a full reprographic service and the daily collection and delivery of all mail/goods to all stakeholders within the Welsh Parliament.</p><p>The postholder’s role will be to assist a busy team to provide a full range of printing and finishing on demand, along with sorting and delivering mail and packaging and preparing outward going mail for collection.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key tasks (Printing):</strong></p><ul><li>Daily replenishment of consumables (toner, paper etc) for the MFDs across the estate</li><li>Carry out routine minor maintenance on production printers</li><li>Create, edit and produce documents in electronic format</li><li>Maintain electronic filing system for printed documents and requests</li><li>Provide a high quality printing service to all departments and members offices across the estate</li><li>Request and log service calls for repair/maintenance of machines</li><li>Operate high volume production colour printers, a range of mono printers, large format colour printer, and associated finishing equipment including guillotines, laminators, booklet makers, perfect binder, cutter / slitter / creaser equipment and other ancillary print finishing equipment.</li><li>Provide advanced digital editing of documents to meet customer requirements</li><li>Recording statistical print information on spreadsheets and databases for monitoring purposes.</li></ul><p><strong>Key tasks (</strong><strong>Mail Services):</strong></p><ul><li>Sorting and distribution of all incoming and outgoing internal and external mail in accordance with all current safety and security requirements.</li><li>Have responsibility for the delivery of mail to and from all mail collection points.</li><li>Have responsibility for recording and delivering all incoming mail and parcels from a range of companies including Royal Mail, Parcelforce, and various couriers.</li><li>Receive, record and deliver deliveries from suppliers to customers throughout the estate.</li><li>Responsibility for the weighing and franking of outgoing mail, parcels, etc.</li><li>Providing advice and guidance to customers on the full range of mail services available.</li><li>Recording statistical mail services information on spreadsheets and databases for monitoring purposes.</li><li>Any other duties commensurate with the role to support the wider responsibilities of the team.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><h4>Job Specific criteria:</h4><ol><li>Effective IT skills - with the ability to use and print from a range of software packages such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Experience of working within a busy digital print room environment with familiarity of operating high volume production printers/copiers and large format printers.</li><li>Organisational Skills – be able to manage own time, in order to meet deadlines.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,878, Welsh Parliament contributes £7,496 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><h4>Details of the Selection Process:</h4><p>Candidates are required to complete an application form through our recruitment portal addressing the job specific and desirable criteria.</p><h4>Closing Date for applications:</h4><p>23:59 27 January 2026.</p><p>Your application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date.</p><p>You will be updated on your progress via the email address you first register with. Please check your Junk Mail and Spam folders to make sure you don’t miss any future correspondence.</p><p>Interviews will be held on: 13 February 2026.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jobs@senedd.wales" target="_blank">jobs@senedd.wales</a></li><li>Telephone : 03002007588</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jobs@senedd.wales" target="_blank">jobs@senedd.wales</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://senedd.wales/commission/work-for-the-senedd-commission/" target="_blank">https://senedd.wales/commission/work-for-the-senedd-commission/</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1OTImdmVyaWZ5PTgwYjA0Y2ZjOGEyZDA2YzhmY2U1NDBhOWZmMDBlMjgz" target="_blank">SC-056-25_JD_EN Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 621kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1OTMmdmVyaWZ5PWMyNTBiYjE0ZjFhYTQ1NWU4Nzk0M2FhYjU3NWY4MTBj" target="_blank">Quick Application Guidance Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 78kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1OTQmdmVyaWZ5PWUzYjU2YTUyZTU1ZGQ3YWIyZWRiMmYxNGI4MzBkYzE2" target="_blank">SC-056-25_JD_CY Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 635kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1OTUmdmVyaWZ5PTA5YTIwNTAzZDEzNjg2MDM4MmY2YmM4OGUxZGIxNTIz" target="_blank">Canllaw cyflym ar Wneud Cais Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 79kB)

Welsh Parliament

Print Room and Mail Services Operative

Technical Product Manager

Senior Technical Product Manager

Direct Tax Specialist

Home Office

Lead Technical Architect

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About the Electoral Commission</strong></p><p>The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.</p><p>As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>As <strong>Media Relations Manager</strong>, you’ll lead our press office and manage a team of skilled communications professionals. You’ll ensure timely, accurate, and accessible engagement with the media, helping to maintain public confidence in the Commission’s independence and impartiality.</p><p>Day-to-day, you will:</p><ul><li>Run a responsive press office providing accurate and timely information to journalists</li><li>Proactively identify and pursue media opportunities to promote the Commission’s work</li><li>Lead and develop the press team, fostering learning and high standards</li><li>Provide expert media advice to senior colleagues and prepare them for high-profile engagements</li><li>Build strong relationships with national, regional, and specialist media outlets</li><li>Support the delivery of communications strategies and campaigns</li></ul><p>This is a high-profile role where your expertise will shape how the Commission is represented in the media.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p><p>We’re looking for an experienced media professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-profile environments. You’ll have the confidence to advise senior leaders and the skills to manage complex communications projects.</p><p>Essential skills and experience include:</p><ul><li>Substantial experience managing national-level media relations and complex communications projects</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior journalists and public figures</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting and editing</li><li>Ability to lead and motivate a team</li><li>Knowledge of media management and political awareness</li></ul><p>Experience managing a press team and strong project management skills are desirable. If you’re passionate about public service and influencing the national conversation, we’d love to hear from you.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £52,420, The Electoral Commission contributes £15,186 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li><p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to shape how democracy is communicated and understood. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile projects, work with senior stakeholders, and develop your leadership and strategic communication skills. If you want a role where your work truly matters, this is it.</p><p>We offer a strong total reward package, including:</p><ul><li>Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)</li><li>28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)</li><li>Study support for professional qualifications</li><li>Ongoing learning and development opportunities</li><li>Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.</p><p>When applying, please <strong>provide an anonymised CV</strong> which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information:</p><p><strong>Do not include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details</li><li>Your date of birth or age</li><li>Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers</li><li>A photo of yourself</li><li>Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age</li><li>There is no requirement to include your primary education details.</li></ul><p><strong>Do include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your employment history including employers and dates of employment</li><li>Explanation for gaps in your history</li><li>Your duties, responsibilities and achievements</li></ul><p><strong>If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.<br><br></strong></p><p><strong>Supporting disabled applicants</strong></p><p>The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.</p><p>There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.</p><p>If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace.</p><p><strong>Key dates</strong></p><ul><li>Application deadline: Sunday 18th January (23:59)</li><li>Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 26th January</li><li>Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing TBC</li></ul><p>Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process<br><br>At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.<br><br>If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.<br><br>How to Make a Complaint<br><br>If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:<br><br><a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a><br><br>Please include the following information:<br><br>The job title or reference number<br><br>A clear explanation of your concern<br><br>Any relevant supporting information<br><br>Your preferred contact details<br><br>We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.<br><br>Our Commitment<br><br>All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.<br><br>If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x" target="_blank">https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x</a>

Media Relations Manager (Press Manager)

Cost Centre Manager

Financial Operations Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>We are an arm’s length body of the Welsh Government, responsible for the strategy, funding and oversight of:</p><ul><li>further education</li><li>higher education including research and innovation;</li><li>apprenticeships</li><li>adult community learning; and local authority maintained school sixth forms.</li></ul><p>We work in close collaboration with our partners to enable a tertiary education and research system which is centred around the needs of learners; society; and economy with excellence, equality and engagement at its heart.</p><p>Our values really matter to us, they help shape the culture of our organisation:</p><ul><li><strong>Dysgu</strong> (to learn; to teach; to educate) - learning is at the heart of everything we do. We believe curiosity fuels innovation and helps expand our horizons.</li><li><strong>Cydweithio</strong> (to work together; to collaborate; to co-operate) - we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone.</li><li><strong>Cynnwys Pawb</strong> (to include everyone; to involve everyone) - we are passionate about inclusion, seeking to create the right conditions for everyone to achieve their full potential.</li><li><strong>Rhagori </strong>(to exceed; to excel) - we have high aspirations for tertiary education and research in Wales and always set high standards for ourselves to be the best we can be.</li></ul><p>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and accredited as a Living Wage employer.</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Our headquarters is in 2, Capital Quarter, Cardiff, which has been specifically designed to meet our needs. This is where most colleagues will meet to collaborate, both with each other and with stakeholders.</p><p>As we operate across Wales, we also have limited office and collaboration space in Welsh Government offices in Llandudno Junction, Aberystwyth, Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil.</p><p><strong>Main Purpose of the job</strong></p><p>The Investment and Monitoring team is responsible for investing and monitoring a budget in excess of £972m, allocated for the provision of education at further education colleges, local authority maintained school sixth forms and adult community learning, and apprenticeship providers, as well as funding and monitoring other higher education funding streams for teaching, research and innovation. </p><p>The officer role is critical in ensuring the grants system reflects budget decisions made by Medr’s Board and reconciles with the finance system.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Providing a high level of support and guidance to Project and Policy Managers across Medr, to promote awareness of the organisation’s grant management processes;</li><li>Support Project and Policy Managers in the production of funding publications and grant award letters, ensuring they are issued to providers in-line with Medr standards;</li><li>Upload all grant awards for all tertiary providers onto the grant system, seek approvals and schedule months payments, ensuring a high level of compliance;</li><li>Maintain a live financial payment profile log for all grants across Medr and engage with Project and Policy Managers and Finance Team colleagues, to ensure all required payments can be made in-line with funding schedules;</li><li>Complete and record the results of a detailed set of tests for both Medr’s grants and finance systems, to ensure the systems operate as required. The role will also ensure that budget and provider contact details on the grant system are updated and accurate;</li><li>Produce finance reports and reconcile actual Medr expenditure against budget, and forecast future costs, to ensure planned delivery remains within agreed budgets. </li></ul><p><strong>Key Challenges</strong></p><ul><li>Developing and maintaining your knowledge across the breadth of the work of the team and the tertiary sector;</li><li>Developing an understanding of the work of the team and the requirements of the Tertiary Education and Research Wales Act 2022;</li><li>Supporting all members of the team, including managing different pieces of work to a variety of deadlines;</li><li>Ensuring accuracy when analysing large complex data sets which contain a high volume of data, which may include conflicting information;</li><li>Securing credibility and trust with a range of internal/external partners.</li></ul><p><strong>About your team</strong></p><p>The Investment and Monitoring team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the compliant and effective use of the budget made available to Medr. The team is responsible for deriving, allocating and monitoring funding across the entire tertiary education sector. They work across Medr with policy, data and analysis, finance and performance teams to ensure our strategic priorities are funded and offer the very best value for money. They have developed credible and strong working relationships with partners and keep abreast of emerging priorities such as net zero and Welsh language provision. The team will work with both internal and external stakeholders using a co-production approach to refine existing funding methodologies and to design and implement new funding approaches to achieve policy priorities.</p><p>The team includes 13 people who are geographically dispersed within the Development, Investment and Performance Directorate. This team is made up of some experienced people and with additional team members to be appointed.</p><p><strong>Your Line Manager</strong></p><p>Laurence is the Investment and Monitoring Manager in the Tertiary Investment and Monitoring team and started his role on the 1st of August 2024.</p><p>Prior to joining Medr, Laurence worked for 25 years in the Welsh Government, in roles including Finance Management in both Further and Higher Education Division's, as well as more central grants management and IT projects roles.</p><p>Laurence received an undergraduate degree in Business Studies from Cardiff Institute in 1999 and has completed a Level 2 AAT accountancy qualification.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>What you will bring</strong></p><p><strong>Attributes</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Resilient: </strong>You adapt effectively to change and persevere to achieve goals in demanding situations.</li><li><strong>Giving and receiving constructive feedback: </strong>You approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, seeking opportunities for growth.</li><li><strong>Honest</strong>: You are open to challenges and seek collaborative</li><li><strong>Agile </strong>- You are flexible and able to manage different tasks and priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ol><li>Experience of grant management and systems within the public sector, or ideally within tertiary education.</li><li>Ability to analyse data and/or complex information and communicate it clearly and effectively.</li></ol><p><strong>Welsh Language Requirements</strong></p><p>Desirable</p><p>Welsh desirable means that while having Welsh language skills is useful for the role, it is not an assessment criterion, so it won’t disadvantage you during recruitment if you don’t currently possess these skills.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £30,976, Medr contributes £8,973 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Your perks and benefits</strong></p><p>We recognise the importance of looking after ourselves in work and in life, so in recognition of this we provide:</p><ul><li>34 days annual leave a year (pro rata)</li><li>An environment that embraces work life balance.</li><li>A culture that celebrates diversity and welcomes everyone.</li><li>Dedicated well-being time to all our people each week.</li><li>A Cycle to Work Scheme to make owning a bicycle more affordable.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Support when you need it</strong></p><p>We know that sometimes you may face challenges or life events that mean you need additional support. </p><ul><li>We provide a comprehensive employee assistance programme with remote access to resources and in person support whenever required.</li><li>We have a special leave policy ensuring everyone in the organisation receives the support they need during difficult times.</li></ul><p><strong>More than just a workplace </strong></p><ul><li>You will be entitled to take 5 days paid leave per year to undertake voluntary work to support the communities we serve.</li><li>We will encourage you to grow your networks across Wales, the UK and internationally.</li><li>We have an active social committee who offer a range of activities for our people to come together outside the work setting. You can participate as much or as little as you want.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal and professional development</strong></p><ul><li>Once you’re offered a post, we will get to know you and work with you to develop a personalised onboarding plan which considers your experience, skills, learning style and knowledge.</li><li>We’ll help you shape your development plans with personalised career conversations and objectives, taking account of delivery goals alongside your career aspirations and helping you own your career.</li><li>We support all our staff to learn or improve their Welsh language skills.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>We are really interested in you as an individual and what you will bring to our organisation.</p><p>Our assessment process is designed to help us get to know you better enabling us to appoint someone who will thrive in the role and who shares our organisational values.</p><p>If you are interested in working with us, please send us your application and personal statement through Civil Service Jobs. </p><p>The following attributes/experience will be assessed at sift stage:</p><p><strong>Attributes</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Agile </strong>- You are flexible and able to manage different tasks and priorities.</li><li><strong>Giving and receiving constructive feedback: </strong>You approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, seeking opportunities for growth.</li></ol><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ol><li>Experience of grant management and systems in tertiary education.</li><li>Ability to analyse data and/or complex information and communicate it clearly and effectively.</li></ol><p>To be fair to everyone who applies, we won’t accept:</p><ul><li>Late applications</li><li>Applications with missing or incomplete information</li><li>Personal statements over 1,250 words</li></ul><p>The deadline for application submission is <strong>Sunday, 1 February.</strong></p><p>Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.</p><p>All applications will be notified of their outcomes via Civil Service Jobs at sift and interview stage.</p><p>Candidates who successfully navigate the sift stage will be required to complete an online exercise to enable us to determine their behavioural and personality preferences. Immediately on completion you will be given a report which highlights your strengths plus some development tips to help you prepare for interview. Candidates should note that the online exercise is not intended to eliminate anyone from consideration. Instead, it serves as a tool to aid in the decision-making process.</p><p>Following this, you will be required to participate in an interview which will be conducted on <strong>Wednesday, 4 March. </strong></p><p>In addition to the attributes assessed at sift stage, the remaining attributes will also be assessed at interview:</p><ul><li><strong>Honest</strong>: You are open to challenges and seek collaborative</li><li><strong>Resilient: </strong>You adapt effectively to change and persevere to achieve goals in demanding situations.</li></ul><p>We strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are happy to discuss any person-centred adjustments required to the recruitment process. Please contact <a href="mailto:swyddi@medr.cymru" target="_blank">swyddi@medr.cymru</a></p><p>We're looking forward to meeting everyone invited to interview at our headquarters in 2, Capital Quarter, Cardiff. We don’t usually pay travel expenses, but if this presents a real barrier to your attendance in person or if you require a reasonable adjustment, please let us know <strong>in advance</strong> by emailing <a href="mailto:swyddi@medr.cymru" target="_blank">swyddi@medr.cymru</a> so we can discuss and agree arrangements prior to your interview.</p><p>Following interview we are committed to offering constructive and actionable feedback to support you on your future career journey. </p><p><strong>Next Steps</strong></p><p>Interested…? Want to find out more?</p><p>We know how important it is for you to find out more about us so we will be holding a <strong>virtual information session </strong>for candidates on <strong>Monday</strong><strong>19 January </strong>at <strong>11:00 </strong>on Microsoft Teams. This session will not be recorded.</p><p>This will be an opportunity for you to hear more about our organisation; the role and how we invest in our people. </p><p>If you would like to attend, register by emailing <a href="mailto:swyddi@medr.cymru" target="_blank">swyddi@medr.cymru</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : People and Culture Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:swyddi@medr.cymru" target="_blank">swyddi@medr.cymru</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:swyddi@medr.cymru" target="_blank">swyddi@medr.cymru</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxMDMmdmVyaWZ5PTg0MjQ5NTFlMWQxZDliOTQxZmRmY2M1YTNkOTRiOWUxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjE3LTc3OGI4NjIwNDhiM2MxMDQzMTk0NDBiZmZkYTg5NzhmMzk4YWFmMWQ=" target="_blank">Canllaw i Ymgeiswyr ar Lunio Datganiad Personol Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 112kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxMDQmdmVyaWZ5PWEzNzEyZjM2YTRmNjlhZmQxY2ZkYjJmZDVlZjRlNDJlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjE3LTc3OGI4NjIwNDhiM2MxMDQzMTk0NDBiZmZkYTg5NzhmMzk4YWFmMWQ=" target="_blank">A Candidate's guide to crafting a personal statement Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 113kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxMDUmdmVyaWZ5PWU3ZGM2NmQ5NmEwYTI3MDQyOTE1YmI3NDIzYjAyOTA5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjE3LTc3OGI4NjIwNDhiM2MxMDQzMTk0NDBiZmZkYTg5NzhmMzk4YWFmMWQ=" target="_blank">Swydd Ddisgrifiad- Swyddog Buddsoddi a Monitro Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 248kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxMDYmdmVyaWZ5PTAyYjNjOTU1MTgxMGMzMGRiN2RlNGVkYzE2OGRiZjM5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjE3LTc3OGI4NjIwNDhiM2MxMDQzMTk0NDBiZmZkYTg5NzhmMzk4YWFmMWQ=" target="_blank">Job Description- Investment and Monitoring Officer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 241kB)

Medr

Investment and Monitoring Officer

Government Property Agency

Future Ways of Working Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. </p><p>We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team. </p><p>Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. </p><p>Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. </p><p>Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.</p><p>The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.</p><p>To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for assisting the Finance Services team with the efficient and effective operation of cash management and payroll processes. </p><p>The post holder will also ensure that GPA manages its cash balances effectively through checking transactions are accurately recorded, producing management information, and the production of timely and accurate cash flow forecasts.</p><p>The post holder will contribute to GPA developing a culture of strong financial management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare cash flow forecasts to support cash management, and support the payment run process</li><li>Provide cash flow reports to the Cabinet Office to support the monthly group submission to HM Treasury</li><li>Work with the Cabinet Office Treasury team in relation to funding requests</li><li>Supporting the payroll and staff costs recording, ad-hoc recharging and purchase to pay processes</li><li>Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place</li><li>Preparing and processing journals</li><li>Act as contact for external and internal auditors of cash and associated controls</li><li>Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness. Working with stakeholders, especially the Property Partner, to ensure key information is provided to aid robust forecasting. </li><li>The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience &amp; Technical Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ol><li>Good experience of accounts payable, receivable and cash management</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data</li><li>Ability to develop productive relationships and effective networks with stakeholders across government organisations</li><li>Good experience of systems and reporting e.g. Oracle</li><li>Good Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team</li><li>Experience in an Estates/Property environment (Desirable)</li></ol><p><strong>Qualifications and Accreditations</strong></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ol><li><strong>AAT Qualified, or working towards CCAB qualification</strong></li></ol><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Customer Perspective</li><li>Commercial Acumen</li><li>Property Market Knowledge</li><li>Innovation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,000, Government Property Agency contributes £10,429 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Generous annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy.</p><p>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.</p><p>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a <strong>Disability Confident Scheme (DCS)</strong> for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p><p>The Civil Service also offers a <strong>Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS)</strong> to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.</p><p>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.</p><p>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.</p><p><strong>Please note - At this time GPA are unable to offer any Visa Sponsorship to candidates as we do not currently hold a visa sponsorship licence. Please do not apply for permanent roles with GPA if you will require your employer to take on the sponsorship of your current or any future visas.</strong></p><p><strong>How To Apply</strong></p><p><strong>Please send your CV to <a href="mailto:emma.jobs@robertsonbell.co.uk" target="_blank">emma.jobs@robertsonbell.co.uk</a> and any queries to <a href="mailto:gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk" target="_blank">gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk</a></strong></p><p><strong>Sift</strong></p><p>The sift is due to take place week commencing 19th January 2026.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to include a CV.</p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>GPA policy is for interviews to be held face to face, with virtual interviews only by absolute exception. The date and location will be confirmed if you are invited to interview. If you feel this will be a problem for you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@gpa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@gpa.gov.uk</a> to discuss prior to submitting your application.</p><p>At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Changing &amp; Improving, Working Together, and Delivering at Pace.</p><p>Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, and Technical (core skill) questions.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Robertson Bell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk" target="_blank">gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk" target="_blank">gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Department’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment based on merit, open and fair competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a> If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the GPA People Team by email at <a href="mailto:HR@gpa.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@gpa.gov.uk</a>, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can further contact the Civil Service Commission at: Email: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk or in writing to: Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMzkmdmVyaWZ5PThlODIzODBhZDhjZDViOGE0MzZjMmE4MjI5NWIyZmRlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NjkyLTM2NzcyNjcxNjMxYmM2OGI4MTg4NDRkOTE4ODcwY2I5ZWFiZGVjNTc=" target="_blank">GPA Skills and Specialisms Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 259kB)<h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a>$(document).ready(function(){$('#print_button').show();});</li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Senior%20Finance%20Officer%20%28reference%20%3A%20442222%29%20with%20you&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1981990.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&amp;source=mailto&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1981990.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk&amp;su=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Senior%20Finance%20Officer%20%28reference%20%3A%20442222%29%20with%20you" target="_blank">Gmail</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1981990" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1981990" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a>

Senior Finance Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Economic Analyst – Fixed term contract up to 12 months</strong></p><p>This secondment offers a unique chance to contribute to high-impact, significant work at the forefront of data and privacy regulation. As an Economic Analyst at the ICO, you’ll apply your skills to real-world challenge, shaping policy, evaluating regulatory interventions, and exploring the intersection of data protection with innovation, competition, and economic growth. You’ll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, gain exposure to cutting-edge topics like AI and biometrics, and benefit from structured development within the Government Economic Service. </p><p>Full time/Part time.</p><p>Salary: <strong>£44,297 per annum</strong></p><p>Location: Flexible hybrid working across the UK</p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. </p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>The ICO is the UK’s independent regulator for information rights, promoting data privacy for individuals and openness in public bodies. We regulate under a wide range of legislation, including responsibilities for data protection and freedom of information. </p><p>With economists located across the UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Wilmslow), we offer an inclusive environment and provide flexible working conditions and a range of training and development opportunities. This includes:</p><ul><li>a structured economics profession including targeted learning and development opportunities, and visibility of career development pathways;</li><li>membership of the Government Economic Service (GES);</li><li>structured pay progression framework that provides tangible rewards for sustained progress and contribution;</li><li>networking opportunities and a mechanism for social learning, sharing insight and good practice; and</li><li>opportunities to do work to enhance diversity and inclusion within economics.</li></ul><p>The ICO’s work is interesting and immensely rewarding – it is of national importance and increasingly in the public eye, covering areas such as AI, online tracking, and all the facets of the digital economy. We hold a unique position as a regulator across the whole of the private, public and third sectors. </p><p>As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling and engaging career, able to acquire new skills and enjoy a supportive working environment. </p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>Do you want to be part of the team that produces economic analysis and research to support decision making, via options appraisal, impact assessment, ex-post evaluation, and other analytics (eg geospatial mapping)? </p><p>We have an opportunity for an Economic Analyst to join us on secondment. This would be related to understanding, measuring and driving regulatory intervention and policy impact, including the interaction of data protection with economic growth, competition, and innovation. The team’s work includes:</p><ul><li>supporting policy development by aiding understanding of the impact of our policies, programmes and projects using approved models and methods following principles from the Green and Magenta Books aligned with the ICO’s <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/our-information/measuring-our-impact/" target="_blank">impact frameworks</a>;</li><li>supporting the provision of advice to clarify the economic, social and public costs, benefits, and trade-offs of our policy decisions;</li><li>engaging and collaborating across the organisation to provide expert guidance, research and analysis on economic matters. Examples include scoping the market for biometric technologies, or understanding how artificial intelligence could impact the labour market;</li><li>providing learning resources and training across the organisation to ensure there is awareness and common understanding of appraisal, impact assessment, evaluation, and related areas of economic thinking;</li><li>engaging and developing relevant external stakeholder networks, via interaction with UK and international regulatory counterparts and government, academia, conference attendance, etc. </li></ul><p>Whether the issue is understanding how we enable businesses in the UK economy, the interaction of privacy and competition or the impact of measures to protect children’s privacy online, economics is vital to our understanding of data and privacy issues. As an Economic Analyst you will support the ICO’s work across the full range of our responsibilities, ensuring that our actions are underpinned with high quality economic analysis.</p><p>Reporting to a Principal Economist you will provide high quality economic analysis, collaborating with other experts in multidisciplinary teams. You will work flexibly across a range of projects, identifying the key economic issues, analysing data and other evidence to support your arguments, and communicating them effectively to a range of audiences.</p><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To succeed in this role, you will need experience in economic analysis and be able to demonstrate the application of economics and analysis techniques in a range of circumstances. You will be a problem solver and an effective written and oral communicator, able to take responsibility for a range of tasks, and managing conflicting demands on your time.</p><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage</strong></p><ul><li>A degree in economics with around 2+ years’ experience in an economic analysis role (or equivalent post graduate academic experience).</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of the HMT Green and Magenta Books (experience of practical application is desirable but not essential).</li><li>Experience in carrying out economic analysis, using a range of tools (eg statistical).</li><li>Analyses and synthesises complex information and data, drawing on knowledge and applying it to questions of interest for the department, while being aware of the limitations/risks of economic analysis and the available data.</li><li>Able to interpret requirements and present data in a clear and compelling way, using data visualisations techniques and tools.</li><li>Drafts analysis for different stakeholders and understands the differences in communicating to them. Actively seeks out new, insightful, and more inclusive ways to present and communicate findings.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at interview stage</strong></p><ul><li>Reviews, syntheses, and is able to critique and quality assure own analysis and of others to ensure it is of high quality.</li><li>Continually develops and evaluates the quality of analysis to ensure that the department is producing robust economic analysis which can stand up to scrutiny.</li></ul><ul><li> Develops a good understanding of how economic models can inform analysis, and of their limitations. This may include advising on appropriate data sources.</li></ul><ul><li>Works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and with others, maintaining effective professional working relationships both internally and externally across organisations.</li><li>The ability to deal with a demanding workload which may include conflicting demands on time.</li><li>Develops oneself as a professional economist/analyst by continuing to seek out training, teaching and coaching opportunities as well as promoting economics that enables confident delivery.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of the HMT Green and Magenta Books (experience of practical application is desirable but not essential).</li><li>Drafts and presents analysis for different stakeholders and understands the differences in communicating to them. Actively seeks out new, insightful, and more inclusive ways to present and communicate findings</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>If you have a disability or impairment and have difficulty using our online application system, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> who can arrange for you to submit an application via an alternative method.</p><p><strong>To apply</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by 23:59 on <strong>Wednesday 21st January 2026</strong><strong>.</strong> Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a>.</p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.</p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Information Commissioner's Office

Economic Analyst - Fixed term contract up to 12 months

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a person who is passionate about managing information effectively and ensuring its accessibility and compliance with the law. If you're comfortable working with leaders across the organisation, we'd love for you to join the team.</p><p>Companies House is undergoing rapid change, moving away from being a passive custodian of company records and towards being a leading organisation in supporting economic growth and disrupting economic crime. To support this change, we need measures to manage knowledge and information securely, proportionately and effectively; and we need to have the right people to carry out these measures.</p><p>We're looking for someone to advise on information management strategies, to champion good record management practice, to make the most of new opportunities to enhance data governance, and to monitor compliance with Knowledge and Information Management standards and Data Protection legislation.</p><p>Does that sound like you?</p><p>If so, we'd love to hear from you.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The main duties of the role will include:</p><ul><li>Developing, reviewing, and maintaining organisational KIM policies and procedures</li><li>Carrying out compliance audits of records management practices</li><li>Reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments, Records of Processing Activity, and Retention Policies to ensure accuracy, currency, and full compliance with Data Protection legislation</li><li>Supporting the development and implementation of a knowledge and records management framework that includes structures and processes for governance</li><li>Providing clear advice and guidance to staff and senior managers regarding information handling, information lifecycle management, and policy interpretation</li><li>Supporting the Senior KIM Manager in managing the organisation’s information lifecycle from creation to disposal</li><li>Identifying, recording, and managing risks relating to information and records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owners</li><li>Delivering training and awareness sessions to ensure staff understand their obligations and best practices in information management and data privacy</li><li>Advising on appropriate retention and disposal schedules</li><li>Responding to personal data incidents and breaches as required</li><li>Providing advice and guidance to colleagues on drafting data sharing agreements and MOUs, and managing and documenting such agreements</li><li>Ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act, supporting the completion of regular transfers to The National Archives of physical and digital holdings</li></ul><p><strong>About the team</strong></p><p>The Knowledge and Information (KIM) Team sits in the Data Directorate and is concerned with ensuring that Companies House complies with its obligations under Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Public Records legislation. This includes supporting the organisation with data protection advice on project, policy and operational matters, turning round subject access, FOI and data protection requests, and meeting our duties relating to record retention. There is also a requirement to ensure that we have, and can demonstrate, appropriate measures to ensure that knowledge and information is managed in a way that is secure, proportionate, and can be used to best effect.</p><p><strong>Where you will be working</strong></p><p>You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you; however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. </p><p><strong>Working Hours</strong></p><p>Due to the nature of this role and team structure, this is only a full-time position of 37 hours per week.</p><p><strong>To be eligible for this role you also need to meet our Nationality requirements which are outlined below and also successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Clearance (SC) before they can be appointed. To gain (SC) you will need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years. </strong></p><p>Further information can be found below. </p><p><em>Companies House also cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.</em></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:</p><ul><li>Have a good understanding of information access and data protection regimes, including relevant legislation</li><li>Have a good understanding of the digital information management landscape</li><li>Be a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Have excellent interpersonal skills, enabling them to develop and maintain positive working relationships</li><li>Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with individuals at all levels to ensure policies and procedures are followed</li><li>Have strong drafting skills, enabling them to identify key issues and communicate advice in a way that’s clear and tailored to the audience.</li><li>Be able to oversee and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, prioritising workload and meeting challenging deadlines.</li></ul><p> Desirable criteria</p><ul><li>A recognised qualification in records management, information management, or equivalent experience</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Good understanding of information access and data protection regimes.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,026, Companies House contributes £10,436 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we’re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. </p><p>Head to <a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/working-for-us#/our-benefits" target="_blank">Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk)</a> to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. </p><p><strong>We celebrate diversity... </strong></p><p>As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. </p><p>We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. </p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Read our <a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/opportunities-and-how-to-apply#/-/applying-under-the-disability-confident-scheme-dcs" target="_blank">'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)</a>' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS).</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>In your application form we’d like you to:</strong></p><ol><li>Tell us about your employment history, including key responsibilities and achievements.</li><li>Write a personal statement of 500 words with examples to demonstrate your experience of record management systems and your understanding of information legislation and regulation.</li><li>Provide a 250-word example to demonstrate your good understanding of information access and data protection regimes.</li><li>Provide a 250-word example to demonstrate the behaviour: ‘Seeing the Big Picture’.</li></ol><p>We will be sifting looking through your employment history, personal statement and 250-word examples for evidence of the essential criteria. </p><p>The sift criteria is as follows: </p><ul><li>Experience of record management systems</li><li>Good understanding of information access and data protection regimes</li><li>Understanding of information legislation and regulation</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture behaviour</li></ul><p>We’re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names) from your employment history and statements.</p><p><strong>Sift Process</strong></p><ul><li>We’ll carry out a sift of applications. We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications.</li><li>Also, if we receive a high volume of applications, we will carry out a pre-sift on your demonstration of your good understanding of information access and data protection regimes.</li><li>At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. </li><li>Successful candidates at sift will be invited to a virtual interview. </li></ul><p><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><ul><li>Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and Strengths. </li><li>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.</li><li>If after interviewing you are not found appointable at the advertised grade you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign. All offers will be made in merit order.</li></ul><p>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made based on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. </p><p><strong>Key dates</strong> (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change)</p><ul><li>Closing Date: 21 January 2026 (at 23:55)</li><li>Sift/Shortlist: From 22 January 2026</li><li>Interview: w/c 02 February 2026</li></ul><p><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI)</strong></p><p>We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn’t include ideas or work that isn’t your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own. Your application may be rejected if evidence of plagiarism or reliance on AI is detected. Examples include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own. If you are invited to interview, please be aware the use of AI tools is prohibited (including recording or note taking) and any suspected use may result in the termination of your interview and subsequent withdrawal from the campaign.</p><p><a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/opportunities-and-how-to-apply#/-/using-ai-when-applying-for-a-job-at-companies-house" target="_blank">More information on the ways you should and shouldn’t use AI can be found here.</a></p><p><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Jade Palmer</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jpalmer1@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">jpalmer1@companieshouse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission. <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a> Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ<br><br>

Knowledge and Information Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for a creative and strategic Media Manager to help shape and deliver the British Council’s external media strategy across our Strategic Business Units (SBUs). This role is central to promoting and protecting the British Council’s reputation in the UK media, while showcasing our global cultural relations work.</p><p>The Media Manager must take a proactive and creative approach to producing integrated press and digital campaigns, which raise the profile of the British Council and shine a light on different areas of our work. Supported by the Senior Media and External Communications Manager, the Media Manager will also help to deliver external communications for the British Council’s Schools activities, our work in Modern Foreign Languages, as well as our work in English and Exams.</p><h4>Job description</h4>The Media Manager is responsible for planning and delivering proactive UK media relations campaigns aligned with strategic priorities. They contribute to reputation management across UK and global networks, advise on media risks and opportunities, and support integrated communications planning. The role involves monitoring the UK news agenda, responding to media enquiries, and maintaining relationships with key journalists. It also includes providing expert guidance to internal stakeholders, applying audience insights to campaign planning, and ensuring compliance with media policies. The Media Manager supports strategic development, manages assigned budgets, and fosters collaborative relationships internally and externally. They contribute to team operations, deputise for the Senior Media Manager when required, and engage in continuous professional development to maintain subject expertise.<h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Demonstrable experience of proactive media relations or content creation to support business objectives</li><li>Experience of developing relationships with high-profile journalists, across print, digital and broadcast media, and working with them to deliver impactful coverage.</li><li>Experience of working with communications teams in partner organisations on joint projects to ensure that all partners achieve their communications objectives on a shared project.</li><li>Editorial judgement</li><li>An ability to identify and give guidance on managing reputational risks</li><li>Experience of training and guiding senior colleagues and creative specialists on working with the media and interviews</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £30,839, British Council contributes £8,934 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays </li></ul><ul><li>3 days volunteering leave </li></ul><ul><li>Career average defined benefit pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>An unrivalled opportunity for you to get to use all the experience you’ve built up working in and/or leading global organisations to support us in building trust across the world. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please only apply via this link directly to our website: <a href="https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705888349746" target="_blank">https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705888349746</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li></ul>

Media Manager, Communications

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>This role supports the Marketing Operations team by driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the function. You will lead and manage projects that enhance services, ensure compliance, and promote standardisation within the team and across the wider marketing organisation. Key initiatives may include developing procurement frameworks, supporting leadership with reporting and communications, and managing our Marketing Community of Practice.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The role leads the day-to-day management of projects across the Marketing Operations portfolio, ensuring progress is tracked, milestones are met, and updates are provided to senior leadership. It involves coordinating multiple marketing variables across internal teams, supporting the wider function through workshops, surveys, and communications, and maintaining a clear understanding of operational processes and ownership. The role also manages reporting requests, plans communications, and delivers webinars through the Marketing Community of Practice to drive knowledge sharing and upskilling. Additionally, it builds insight into marketing needs, proposes improvements, and implements best practice frameworks while overseeing budgets, payments, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Strong stakeholder engagement is key, fostering collaboration across regions, promoting best practices, and developing networks to enhance knowledge and influence decision-making.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li> Degree or professional qualification in digital marketing, technology or business or demonstrable level of equivalent experience</li><li> Demonstrable knowledge of supporting projects with excellent results.</li><li> Experience of financial and/or procurement planning and reporting</li><li> Solid understanding of the processes and tools that enable effective marketing including trends and best practice </li><li> Experience of dealing effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a matrix environment.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £30,839, British Council contributes £8,934 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays </li></ul><ul><li>3 days volunteering leave </li></ul><ul><li>Career average defined benefit pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>An unrivalled opportunity for you to get to use all the experience you’ve built up working in and/or leading global organisations to support us in building trust across the world. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please only apply via the link on our website: <a href="https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705888584578" target="_blank">https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705888584578</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li></ul>

Marketing Operations Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><strong>Please</strong><strong>note</strong>: Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding. If reviewing via a screen reader, please note that the Job summary, Where you will be working and Things you need to know sections have been emphasised.<p>Our User Researchers work in an open, iterative and collaborative way in a multidisciplinary team, and communicate effectively, working closely with our designers, product managers, performance analysts, developers, business analysts and other stakeholders and colleagues.<br><br>The User Research team is part of a larger User Centred Design (UCD) team that sits within the Product Design Directorate, alongside the Product Management and Business Analysis teams. The UCD team is a community of 6 teams. There are: Service Design, Interaction Design, Content Design, Accessibility, User Research and Performance Analytics. Each team supports each other to review insights from our performance analytics and user research to understand user needs and co-design user-centred services.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgWPhuA5Go" target="_blank">Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House</a></p><p>Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. </p><p><a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP?utm_source=jobads&amp;utm_medium=HR&amp;utm_campaign=DRD23" target="_blank">Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work</a></p><p></p><strong>Please note:</strong><ul><li>Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. </li><li>We're able to consider both full-time and part-time hours for this role for the successful candidate (part-time would be a minimum of 30 hours over 4 or 5 days).</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Lead User Researcher, you’ll be an expert practitioner, leading user research activity across several teams. You will ensure that programmes take a user-centred, evidence-based approach to drive the product vision and strategy. You will manage, lead, coach and mentor user researchers, develop and assure good practice, and prioritise resources. </p><p>At this level you will: </p><ul><li>manage, mentor and guide more junior user researchers and contribute to developing the user research team</li><li>engage with programmes to understand strategic objectives, goals and complex problems</li><li>lead user research across complex programmes of work, using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods appropriate to different lifecycle phases of agile service design</li><li>be a great communicator with the ability to translate complex research data into clear findings that inform decisions, and ensure user needs are embedded in future sprints and designs</li><li>advocate for the needs of all users and promote inclusive research and design</li><li>encourage team involvement throughout the user research lifecycle, including analysis and synthesis, to increase consensus and challenge assumptions</li><li>collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across programmes and across government where relevant, to understand their needs and how policy can be translated into designs that work for our varied user groups</li><li>play an important role in ensuring that our services meet the Government Service Standard, assuring adherence throughout the service delivery lifecycle, both presenting and assessing at service assessments</li><li>contribute to our user centred design community - including presenting at meetups, writing blog posts, and leading on aspects of practice and raising awareness of the value of user research across the organisation needs.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We’re looking for an expert user research practitioner who meets the technical specifications at Lead level as outlined in the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/user-researcher#lead-user-researcher" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework for User Researche</a>r. </p><p>The following skills and experience will be assessed during the selection process: </p><ul><li>Research leadership - skilled at analysing complex problems and aligning user research activities to support informed decision-making and achieve organisational goals, while also establishing and assuring high standards of user research practice</li><li>Research methods and planning - experience of helping teams effectively adopt an appropriate range of user research methods, proactively improving and innovating the organisation’s user research practice</li><li>Analysis and synthesis - ability to analyse and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data, involving your team, and present clear and actionable findings.</li><li>Agile research - proven ability to advocate for user research throughout the agile service delivery lifecycle, applying appropriate research methods to inform and influence strategic priorities and decisions</li><li>Inclusive research - experience of including all kinds of users in appropriate research activities, to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services and enable them to design services that work for all</li><li>Stakeholder relationship management - experience of advocating for user research, and proficient in influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders, including sceptical colleagues, to resolve issues and enable progress</li></ul><p>You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the <a href="https://dsit.pagetiger.com/bzwfhzv/1" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack.</a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Research Leadership, Methods and Planning at Lead User Researcher level as outlined in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £53,540, Companies House contributes £15,510 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we’re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. </p><p>Head to <a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/working-for-us#/our-benefits" target="_blank">Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk)</a> to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. </p><p><strong>We celebrate diversity... </strong></p><p>As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. </p><p>We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. </p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Read our <a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/opportunities-and-how-to-apply#/-/applying-under-the-disability-confident-scheme-dcs" target="_blank">'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)</a>' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS).</p><h4><strong>Where will you be working?</strong></h4>You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<h4>What will the process look like?</h4><h4>Stage 1 – Sift </h4> An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the Experience element of Success Profiles.<p>In your CV, tell us about your employment history, including key responsibilities and achievements.</p><p>In your personal statement, we’d like you to tell us in 1250 words and using examples, how you meet the criteria below:</p><ul><li><strong>Research leadership</strong> - skilled at analysing complex problems and aligning user research activities to support informed decision-making and achieve organisational goals, while also establishing and assuring high standards of user research practice</li><li><strong>Research methods and planning</strong> - experience of helping teams effectively adopt an appropriate range of user research methods, proactively improving and innovating the organisation’s user research practice</li><li><strong>Analysis and synthesis</strong> - ability to analyse and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data, involving your team, and present clear and actionable findings.</li><li><strong>Agile research</strong> - proven ability to advocate for user research throughout the agile service delivery lifecycle, applying appropriate research methods to inform and influence strategic priorities and decisions</li><li><strong>Inclusive research</strong> - experience of including all kinds of users in appropriate research activities, to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services and enable them to design services that work for all</li><li><strong>Stakeholder relationship management</strong> - experience of advocating for user research, and proficient in influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders, including sceptical colleagues, to resolve issues and enable progress</li></ul><p>We'd encourage you to use the full word count and to make it clear, as you're giving us examples and evidence, of the different elements of the essential minimum criteria.</p><p>We’re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as your name and age) from your personal statement.</p><strong>Please note:</strong> In the case of a large number of applications, before conducting a full sift as described above, the panel may conduct a pre-sift assessing all applications against the following Experience: <strong>Research leadership</strong> - skilled at analysing complex problems and aligning user research activities to support informed decision-making and achieve organisational goals, while also establishing and assuring high standards of user research practice<p>Once the advert has closed, we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all. Please understand that this can take some time. </p><p>We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. </p><p>At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. </p><h4> Stage 2 - Interview </h4> Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours listed in the advert and Strengths. <ul><li>Successful candidates at sift will be invited to a virtual interview. </li><li>There will be an activity as part of the interview process. This will be a presentation which will assess the Technical skill: Research Leadership, Methods and Planning. Further details will be sent to candidates who are successful at sift, after they have booked their interview slot.</li><li>The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be: Making Effective Decisions.</li><li>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.</li><li>If after the interview you are not found appointable at the advertised grade, you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign.</li><li>All offers will be made in merit order.</li></ul><p>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.</p><strong>Key Dates</strong> (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change)<ul><li>Closing date: 21st January 2026</li><li>Sifting: w/c 22nd January 2026</li><li>Interviews: from 2nd February 2026 onwards</li></ul><strong>Sponsorship</strong><p>Companies House <strong>cannot </strong>offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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