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Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Executive Assistant

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is a challenging and exciting role in which you will assist the Head of Member Liaison in providing leadership, guidance and advice services. The Member Learning and Engagement Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality learning and an engagement programme for Members of the Senedd and their staff across Wales, under the guidance of the team leader. The role holder will oversee the development, management, and monitoring of training initiatives, ensuring they are relevant to all aspects of Members’ work, and oversees management of the budget and procurement for training requirements. You will need to have the skills to deliver training, in a variety of situations, both formal and informal.</p><p>You will work closely with Members of the Senedd and their staff, and senior leaders within the Senedd Commission. You will be a key contact for the Members, a valuable source of advice to them on learning and development issues as well as more general proactive management queries in relation to their staff. You will also foster good communication, and drive engagement with Members. gathering feedback as we respond to need and shape future service provision. </p><p>The role will also contribute to wider corporate objectives including supporting steps to improve service effectiveness to meet the needs of Senedd Members, identifying and understanding Member needs and using this knowledge to shape the provision of appropriate levels of support, in a changing environment. We are looking for someone who has a strong focus on excellence in customer service and the provision of flexible, appropriate, solutions to assist Members in the delivery of their responsibilities. You will also be required to provide advice directly to Members on extremely sensitive matters, and will be an important part of our in-person presence for the Senedd following the May ’26 elections and as we support the evolving needs of the parliamentary community.</p><p>You will contribute to cross-service and corporate initiatives, leading on some projects, supporting the Senedd Commission in achieving its strategic goals.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key tasks</strong>:</p><ul><li>Leading a team who are responsible for the development and delivery of a relevant, timely and high-quality learning and development programme for Members and their staff across Wales, within an agreed delivery framework.. This will include managing the budget and procurement framework for our training requirements. It will also entail developing innovative ways of delivering, managing and monitoring training that is relevant to all aspects of a Member’s work and that of their staff. Delivering training where appropriate; </li><li>Developing and leading on delivery/improvement/change of the teams’ services to Members through careful engagement and planning, escalation of ideas and proposals and responding to feedback; </li><li>Maintain and develop key channels of communication with Members, for example the Members’ information centre (the ‘Hwb’), the intranet and the Members’ survey. Advise colleagues to ensure the most appropriate communication and engagement channels are used, and be key part of our in-person presence in the Member engagement Hwb; </li><li>Using appropriate ways of engaging with Members to identify and understand their needs, sharing knowledge and information gathered appropriately to help shape future service provision, and interact with Members about changes. This would include being innovative in approach as well as using existing mechanisms; </li><li>Being an active member of the service management team providing leadership and direction to the Learning and Engagement team, motivating them to achieve high standards of service and performance, planning for future need and planning resources around that need, and deputising for the Head of Member Liaison as needed; </li><li>Complementing the work of the Members’ Business Support team by providing proactive employment and management support and advice to Members . Suggesting and arranging learning and development opportunities as appropriate; </li><li>Lead the delivery of projects relating to the responsibilities of the team, and participate in cross cutting projects being led elsewhere in the organisation;</li><li>Working with the Head of Member Liaison and the Heads of Members Business Support to support the work of the Remuneration Board, where appropriate to this role; </li><li>Representing the team or service or leading relevant meetings such as with Members or Member support staff and liaising as necessary with the Senedd’s Leadership Team and Executive Board. </li><li>Participating fully in corporate and cross-service matters to make a positive and effective contribution to achieving the Senedd’s Commission’s Strategic Goals; </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><h4>Job Specific criteria:</h4><ol><li><strong>Interpersonal skills:</strong> have strong relationship building skills demonstrating the ability to win the trust and confidence of politicians/senior colleagues and other stakeholders, maintaining effective working relationships, and showing an understanding of varying priorities. </li><li><strong>Judgement and political sensitivity:</strong> have the ability to understand and respond to different perspectives and situations appropriately, with an awareness of the implications of working in a dynamic and complex, high profile, politically sensitive environment. </li><li><strong>Knowledge and experience</strong>: be able to provide Learning and Development and general managerial advice on various issues in a fast-paced environment. </li><li><strong>Forward planning and project management:</strong> able to plan the team’s programme of work according to significant events, milestones or business need, and have the ability to reprioritise workstreams according to changing demands.</li><li><strong>Written Skills:</strong> excellent written communication skills, including an ability to draft and prepare written reports and material suitable for presentation at Senior level and the ability to edit and shape text to meet a variety of needs. </li></ol><h4>Desirable criteria:</h4><p>The following qualities are not essential for this particular post but have been deemed as desirable. These will only be taken into account in the event of two (or more) candidates acquiring the same score at either application or interview stage.</p><ol><li>Experience in providing L&amp;D advice and support or Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel &amp; Development (or currently working towards MCIPD).<br><br></li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,254, Welsh Parliament contributes £13,689 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><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>18 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><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">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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<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 : Joanna Adams</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:joanna.adams@senedd.wales" target="_blank">joanna.adams@senedd.wales</a></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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY1MjYmdmVyaWZ5PWQ2YjYxNjlkZTNkNTMyMTJlMzU4ZmEyN2ViMzA1ZWQ5" target="_blank">SC-053-25_Job_Description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 871kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY1MjcmdmVyaWZ5PWJhMDVmZTExMjBhMDAxNWJhYTZhZWYwMjg3MTc3MWRj" target="_blank">SC-053-25_Disgrifiad_Swydd Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 872kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY1MjgmdmVyaWZ5PTg2NGI4YTM2NTc0N2JjZTYyNjFhZGY3Nzc4OWVlNDIy" 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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY1MjkmdmVyaWZ5PTViN2U1ZmQyMzQ1NDFhYjE0MjBkYjQyMDRiZjc4MjFm" target="_blank">Canllaw cyflym ar Wneud Cais Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 79kB)

Welsh Parliament

Member Learning and Engagement Manager

Senior Product Manager

Surge and Rapid Response - Administrative Officer Multi location (529R)

Government Property Agency

Fire Safety Delivery Manager

Management Accountant

Compliance & Enforcement Manager (ID Verification)

<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>We are looking for a talented <strong>Product Manager</strong> to oversee one of the Commission’s most significant digital projects: the transfer and enhancement of our online voter information service. The ‘postcode lookup service’ provides voters with accurate, location - specific election information and is key to improving democratic participation. Our goal is to bring this service - which is currently provided by the Democracy Club - inhouse, utilising their existing tech stack and building on it where we need to. The Product Manager will play a critical role in this.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Oversee all phases of the product lifecycle, from discovery to live</li><li>Ensure seamless delivery within budget and deadlines</li><li>Drive innovation to expand the information available to voters</li><li>Lead and support a small team, including a senior user researcher and data coordinator</li></ul><p>This is a high-profile and exciting role where your work will directly impact millions of voters across the UK.</p><p><strong>About the team</strong></p><p>You will join our <strong>Digital Communications team;</strong> a collaborative and forward-thinking group committed to delivering user-centred digital services. We value creativity, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Working with colleagues across the organisation and external partners – particularly Democracy Club who currently run this service - you’ll help shape a service that meets both user and organisational needs.</p><p>This is the first time that the Commission is hiring a team to build a digital service, so you’ll have the opportunity - as a member of this new team - to shape how delivery works at the Electoral Commission and lead on implementing a culture of inhouse delivery.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p><p>We’re seeking someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. You’ll be comfortable managing complex projects and building relationships with diverse stakeholders.</p><p>Essential skills and experience include:</p><ul><li>Experience in product lifecycle management and Agile delivery</li><li>Ability to lead and motivate teams</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,403, The Electoral Commission contributes £16,050 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 play a leading role in a flagship digital project that will make a real difference to democratic engagement. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile work, collaborate with experts, and develop your skills in a supportive environment.</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: 1st Feb 2026 (23:59)</li><li>Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 16th Feb 2026</li><li>Interviews (2nd stage): TBC</li><li>Anticipated start date: May 2026 (TBC)</li></ul><p>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>

Product Manager

Services Director / Chief Operating Officer

Head of Operating Model Delivery

Workplace Coordinator

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re responsible for Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax. Our work raises revenue to support public services, like the NHS and schools, in communities across Wales. But that’s not all, we're also involved with and support future tax design for Wales. </p><p><strong>Join a place with purpose</strong><br>You’ll join a team of 100+ talented people from across 14 different professions. Our culture is best described as innovative, collaborative and kind. By working together, we’ll deliver a fair tax system for Wales. </p><p><strong>Our people</strong><br>You’ll be working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. From Operations, Policy, Digital and Data, HR, Communications to Finance – there’s a place for you in our friendly team. </p><p><strong>You’ll be our greatest asset</strong></p><p>You’ll be joining an inclusive organisation and be part of a team where you can thrive, be rewarded and heard. </p><p>We’re recognised as one of the top organisations for people engagement in the Civil Service People Survey. Inclusion and fairness are one of our strongest areas, as well as pay and benefits – our <a href="https://gov.wales/welsh-revenue-authority-people-survey-results" target="_blank">People Survey</a> results say it all!</p><p>We’re also recognised for being innovative and a digital, ‘cloud-based’ organisation that supports hybrid and flexible working enabling a great work-life balance. </p><p>More about <a href="https://www.gov.wales/welsh-revenue-authority/working-for-us" target="_blank">working for us</a>, our roles and <a href="https://www.gov.wales/welsh-revenue-authority-corporate-plan-2025-2028-html" target="_blank">our Corporate Plan 2025 - 2028 </a>.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The role has been developed to incorporate changes within WRA and its areas of business. This post is expected to take the lead on the preparation of the final accounts and preparation of management reports. These changes are creating new opportunities within the team and new areas for development. It is an exciting time to join WRA as we look to take on Visitor Levy/National Registration in addition to the tax collection.</p><p>“Working at the WRA has been a breath of fresh air from day one. It is exciting to be part of a new tax authority in Wales responsible for collecting and managing the first devolved taxes, helping to support Welsh public services. The WRA has provided me with the opportunities to develop and utilise my finance and leadership skills in an organisation committed to supporting the process of delivering a fair tax system for Wales. We are a small, close-knit team of specialist individuals who support each other and the wider organisation to provide the best possible service for our taxpayers. Since joining in 2019, I have never looked back and would recommend anyone looking for a new and exciting opportunity look no further than the WRA.” </p><p><strong>Stephen Cooper, Finance Manager</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Key Tasks</strong></p><ul><li>To prepare and manage budgetary procedures and forecasts for the corporate budget including the Spending Review.</li><li>Prepare and manage the in year monthly forecasts and returns</li><li>To be responsible for the preparation/delivery of the performance reporting information in a timely manner for Board/ARAC/TA/AO meetings.</li><li>To continuously work/improve the processes within the finance team.</li><li>To assist G7 with the development and rollout of the payment service owner responsibilities</li><li>Manage and support the Head of Finance to develop accounting policies for the WRA.</li><li>To assist in managing/developing cross functional activities and timetables to ensure the delivery of all reporting activities across both Corporate and Tax finance systems. </li><li>To collaboratively work to ensure the integrity of the accounting processes and procedures in the finance system.</li><li>To ensure that all financial activity adheres to financial regulation, legal and governance requirements for the WRA and that any changes to accounting policy is implemented.</li><li>Prepare input for the draft annual accounts for the WRA and the appropriate Tax Statement for Welsh taxes collected. Responsible for overseeing, collation and submitting of all required evidence. Stakeholder engagement with Audit Wales. To assist in the development and maintenance of the cash forecast process for cash drawn down with Welsh Treasury</li><li>To cover for SEO (systems) as/when required</li><li>To deputise for Head of Finance in times of absence.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate information session</strong></p><p>If this seems like a role you’d be interested in, join us for our virtual Candidate Information Sessions. You’ll meet the Line Manager, get an overview of the role as well a feeling for what it’s like to work at the WRA. We’ll also talk through our benefits and provide helpful tips for your application with us. Please register for one of the sessions below:</p><p><strong><em>20 January 2026 at 12.30pm - Register here: </em></strong><a href="https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/candidate-information-session-senior-finance-manager--2/" target="_blank">Business Wales Events Finder - Candidate Information Session - Senior Finance Manager</a></p><p><strong><em>20 January 2026 at 4.00pm - Register here: </em></strong><a href="https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/candidate-information-session-senior-finance-manager--3/" target="_blank">Business Wales Events Finder - Candidate Information Session - Senior Finance Manager</a></p><h4>Qualifications</h4>Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies qualified accountant or actively working towards the qualification, with the expectation to achieve full qualification within three years of appointment.<h4>Languages</h4>We’ve undertaken an objective assessment of the Welsh language skills needed to undertake the duties of this role. For this role:<br><br>Welsh language skillsWelsh skills are not essential. This means that you do not need Welsh language skills to undertake this role and these skills won’t be assessed during the recruitment process. However, we actively encourage all staff to learn, or improve their Welsh language skills and offer a range of opportunities to suit everyone.<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,675, Welsh Revenue Authority contributes £13,811 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>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>31 days annual leave + Bank holidays, and 2 Privilege days</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working</li><li>Generous employer <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">pension schemes</a> with a contribution of upto 28.97%</li><li>Tusker car scheme</li><li>Vivup Cycle2Work and advances of salary for season Travel Tickets</li><li>Lifestyle Benefits offering discounts on shopping, restaurants and entertainment</li><li>Wellbeing hour each week</li><li>Access to subsidised sports groups</li><li>Generous family-friendly leave policies</li><li>Free Welsh language courses and time off to learn</li><li>Access to a range of staff diversity networks</li><li> Free counselling and support service via our Vivup Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care Health platform</li><li>A thriving culture that’s described as innovative, collaborative and kind</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’ll always be clear about how we assess your application, at each stage of the process. This will usually include: </p><ul><li>Assessment of your Application Form and CV against the relevant Success Criteria</li><li>A panel interview (if you’re successful at the initial sift stage)</li><li>If any additional assessments are needed for this role, such as a test or presentation at interview, we’ll let you know in advance. </li><li> Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift will be conducted using the lead behaviour, <strong>Changing and Improving</strong>.</li></ul><p>We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader so we’ll ask you if you need any adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process. So that we can support you in a way that works for you, we’ll offer a pre-interview accessibility chat to anyone that declares a disability or needs any adjustments. This will take place with someone who is independent of the recruitment process and you won’t be placed at any disadvantage as a result of needing adjustments.</p><p>Whilst the use of Generative AI (GenAI) isn’t prohibited, it must be used carefully and your application must be factually accurate. It should be noted that presenting ideas and experience generated by artificial intelligence as your own, may be considered plagiarism.</p><p>A reserve list may be held for this role for applicants that have scored above the appointable threshold at interview. This means that if a similar vacancy becomes available in the next 12 months we may contact you to offer you the role.</p><h4><strong>Success criteria</strong></h4><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p><strong>Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p><strong>Seeing the Bigger Picture</strong></p><p>Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities</p><p>Yes </p><p>No</p><p><strong>Changing and improving</strong></p><p>Work with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources</p><p>Yes </p><p>Yes </p><p><strong>Working Together</strong></p><p>Establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders</p><p>No</p><p>Yes </p><p><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p><strong>Adaptable</strong></p><p>You can adapt to variations in work or environment. Your effectiveness is not affected by change. You are flexible and versatile. You act as an advocate for change.</p><p>No</p><p>Yes</p><p><strong>Team Player</strong></p><p>You work well as part of a team and strive to ensure the team pulls together and is effective.</p><p>No</p><p>Yes</p><p><strong>Strategic</strong></p><p>You look at the big picture. You consider the wider factors and long term implications of decisions</p><p>No</p><p>Yes</p><br><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Criteria </strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p>Experience of Public Sector finance</p><p>Yes </p><p>Yes </p><br><p><strong>Technical knowledge </strong></p><p><strong>Criteria </strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p>Knowledge and experience using and improving finance systems to streamline processes and procedures.</p><p>Yes</p><p>Yes</p><br><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p>Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies qualified accountant or actively working towards the qualification, with the expectation to achieve full qualification within three years of appointment.</p><p>Yes </p><p>No</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>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 : WRA Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@wra.gov.wales" target="_blank">Recruitment@wra.gov.wales</a></li><li>Telephone : 03000254000</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@wra.gov.wales" target="_blank">Recruitment@wra.gov.wales</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. See the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles where this is set out.<br>If you feel your application has not been treated in line with the recruitment principles, and you wish to complain, you should contact the Head of HR.<br>Email: <a href="mailto:hr@wra.gov.wales" target="_blank">hr@wra.gov.wales</a><br>If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNTcmdmVyaWZ5PTgwYTVlOTBhMjMyYjcwODVlY2ZkNjI3YjQ2ZDIwODExJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTE2LTU1MGY3MTc4NjA5MGEyODg2NzMwYTRjNzliMzIyMjVmZTQwNDE2NTk=" target="_blank">Job Description - Senior Finance Manager - Final - EN Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 311kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNTgmdmVyaWZ5PTQwZjQ5MDE2MDE3YzNlY2JhNDg4NThiNmE5NmY2MTFmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTE2LTU1MGY3MTc4NjA5MGEyODg2NzMwYTRjNzliMzIyMjVmZTQwNDE2NTk=" target="_blank">Disgrifiad swydd - Uwch Reolwr Cyllid -cy_gb (1) FINAL Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 307kB)

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<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 to help people trust, value and take part in elections.</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 role plays an integral part in that journey.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Senior EDI Officer to help drive our inclusion programme across the Commission. This role will focus on identifying and removing barriers to participation, supporting a diverse workforce, and embedding inclusive practices that create equitable outcomes for all.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Support the design and delivery of EDI models, tools and frameworks</li><li>Provide expert advice and practical support to senior leaders and project teams</li><li>Lead and coordinate EDI projects and Equality Impact Assessments</li><li>Develop and deliver inclusive training and resources</li><li>Analyse workforce and equality data to inform evidence-based decisions</li></ul><p>Your work will help shape policy, influence organisational culture, and ensure our services are accessible and inclusive.</p><p><strong>About the team</strong></p><p>You will join a collaborative and supportive team that champions inclusion across the organisation. We work closely with HR, policy teams, programme leads and staff networks to embed best practice and create a culture where everyone can thrive.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We’re seeking someone who combines EDI expertise with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You’ll be confident working with data, advising stakeholders, and delivering practical solutions that make a real difference.</p><p>Essential skills and experience include:</p><ul><li>Experience managing complex cross‑organisational projects.</li><li>Experience supporting and coordinating EDI initiatives and contributing to policy or strategy development</li><li>Ability to influence and persuade through evidence-based recommendations and collaborative engagement</li><li>Confident in working with data and turning findings into practical recommendations</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accessible and engaging reports and learning materials for diverse audiences</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,031, The Electoral Commission contributes £11,596 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><p>Inclusion is central to our work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We offer flexible working, professional development, and the chance to shape democracy. This role provides meaningful impact, exposure to high-profile projects, and opportunities to grow in a supportive environment.</p><p> We offer a strong reward package, including:</p><ul><li>Flexible working, home 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>We support career development for everyone, regardless of background or experience</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme, eye care vouchers and more</li></ul><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>

Senior Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p></p><p>The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder and service provider 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. We are a collaborative enabler of Civil Service Reform and of the government missions - creating a smaller, better, greener government office estate. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join the 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>We are creating a progressive, highly performing, collaborative organisation focused on delivering our values that drive our behaviours: empathetic excellence, respectful empowerment, consistent integrity and succeeding together. Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning and innovation, 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>Our dynamic team 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>As a Commercial Lead, you will be the lynchpin of the Digital &amp; Data Team's success, directly enabling its ambitious 3-year vision and beyond. You will provide strategic commercial direction and procurement expertise, leading the delivery of key Digital and Data contracts. This is your chance to drive innovation, secure high-performing agreements, and deliver exceptional value for money at the heart of government transformation.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This is an opportunity to be a driving force behind the Government Property Agency's ambitious digital transformation. You will take the lead on critical, end-to-end procurement processes, delivering commercial excellence and a customer-centric service that powers the GPA's future.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><p>Lead High-Impact Procurement: You will be the commercial expert, leading all stages of the Commercial Lifecycle, with a sharp focus on the procurement phase in the initial years. This involves partnering with stakeholders to define requirements, conducting strategic market research, and identifying the most effective routes to market in line with broader government digital strategy.</p><p>Shape the Digital &amp; Data Portfolio: Your expertise will be vital across the dynamic Digital and Data category. You'll contribute to the development and delivery of cutting-edge contracts, including commercial software agreements, managed service arrangements, securing implementation partners, and leveraging emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence.</p><p>Influence and Drive Performance: Utilise your commercial acumen to lead project teams, influence key decisions, and drive exceptional performance across the portfolio.</p><p>Grow with the Organisation: While this role begins without direct line management, the Government Property Agency is rapidly expanding, meaning future opportunities for leadership and team management are on the horizon.</p><p><strong>Essential Requirement for Success:</strong></p><p>Professional Qualification: Applicants must hold a minimum of CIPS Level 4 qualification and demonstrate a commitment to working towards full MCIPS certification to remain in the post.</p><p><strong>Locations</strong><br>The successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. When selecting your location listed in this job advert please be aware that this will be your contractual base location with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working time in this organisational workplace.</p><p>Your time spent on official duties at workplace locations other than your contractual office such as supplier, customer or partner locations required to perform your role is included in the 60% attendance.</p><p>This requirement will however take into consideration any reasonable adjustments agreed upon appointment for people with a disability, flexibilities agreed for those with specific caring responsibilities, or other similar temporary flexibilities.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:<br><br></p><ul><li>Drive Transformative Commercial Delivery: Lead the end-to-end commercial lifecycle for high-impact activities within the Digital &amp; Data pipeline—from engaging the market to contract award—to ensure maximum value and directly support the Digital team's ambitious objectives.<br><br></li><li>Be a Trusted Commercial Advisor: Offer expert Commercial Contract Management advice and guidance to devolved Contract Managers, safeguarding the GPA's commercial standing, fostering positive supplier relationships, and ensuring consistent, high performance.<br><br></li><li>Forge Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate collaborative, high-value relationships with key suppliers, strategic partners, and government-wide stakeholders to achieve exceptional client satisfaction, deliver optimal cost, and drive performance improvements.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Master Commercial Risk and Resolution: Deepen your understanding of complex contractual arrangements and commercial challenges, working proactively with stakeholders to identify and resolve issues swiftly, ensuring smooth project delivery.<br><br></li><li>Influence Across Government: Build vital, effective working relationships with colleagues across the GPA and key external government bodies (including Crown Commercial Service and Cabinet Office) and strategic suppliers, positioning yourself as a central commercial figure.<br><br></li><li>Shape Commercial Talent: Provide essential commercial advice and mentorship to a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior GPA members, helping to elevate the organisation's overall commercial awareness.</li></ul><ul><li>Develop the Future of Commercial: Play an active role in enhancing the Commercial function by contributing to the development of new policies, templates, and commercial strategies that will be rolled out across the department.<br><br></li><li>Elevate Organisational Capability: Champion the development of commercial skills across the GPA workforce, ensuring all colleagues have the necessary expertise to excel in their roles.<br><br></li><li>Contribute to National Missions: Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the GPA meets its strategic goals, including promoting economic growth, transforming the Civil Service, contributing to the Net Zero agenda, and consistently delivering better value for the taxpayer.<br><br></li><li>Lead with Accountability: Take full ownership and be accountable to the Head of Commercial, Digital &amp; Data for the integrity and success of all commercial activities you manage.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional information:</strong><br><br></p><ul><li>A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience of defining a commercial strategy from conception to delivery, clearly articulating the benefits, opportunities &amp; risks</li><li>Remains calm and composed in challenging situations. Strives to resolve issues, despite challenges &amp; helps others to deal with setbacks</li><li>Able to evidence building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders to support collaboration and successful delivery</li><li>Experience of advising on and applying procurement policies, processes and governance</li><li>Experience of developing risk and reward mechanisms in Contracts along with key performance indicators</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre has to offer; including flexible working, generous benefits, Career Coaches, Mentors, L&amp;D, a Commercial College, active talent management and, most importantly, access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK.</p><p>For existing Civil Servants: For full details of the impact on any move across the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please read the candidate pack. Please note that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to continue to claim childcare vouchers. </p><p>Kindly refer to the following link for the GCF Rewards and benefits page.</p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/</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 Experience and Technical skills.Your application will be reviewed by a panel and should you be successful at sift we will invite you to attend a Virtual commercial Assessment and Development Centre (VADC). The panel will review results of the VADC and determine which candidates will go through to a subsequent final panel interview. Please note: Only candidates that achieve an A grade at ADC will be invited to interview for this role. <br><br><strong>Please be advised that the Virtual ADC is taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 and will require a full day's attendance. </strong><br><br><strong>If you are invited to attend a virtual ADC, but for any reason are unable to meet the date outlined then please get in touch with the team on <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible. The ADC is booked and paid for in advance by departments, therefore it is only in certain circumstances we are able to accommodate alternative dates.</strong><br><br>For full details of our process, and a likely timeline, please read the attached candidate pack. <br><br>Throughout our selection process, we will make decisions about your capability to do the job, based on evidence you provide against the Technical Skills (essential criteria) and your Job History (CV) that you will be asked to provide during the application process. Further help and advice on our application and selection process can be found at this web address <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/</a><br>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. <br><br>Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<br><br><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/</a><br><strong>IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within 2 working days please contact: <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></strong><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 : Marina Dura</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should direct this to the Head of Commercial Resourcing Hub at the following email <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> quoting the vacancy reference number (if applicable) and the details of your complaint. 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Digital & Data Commercial Lead

Home Office

Age Assessing Social Worker

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><strong>Job Title &amp; Grade: </strong>Team Supervisor - EO <strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent<strong>Salary range (depending on location): </strong>National - £29,303 to £31,061<p>Please note that unless you are currently employed by the Civil Service and are earning more than the minimum above, if successful you will be offered the minimum for the grade depending on your location.</p><strong>Location</strong>: CardiffDirectorate: Case Management Team: Civil Applications Team<strong>Working Pattern: </strong>The post is supported by the MOJ flexible working policy and includes colleagues who work flexibly, remotely (as part of hybrid working), part time or as part of a job share etc.If you are applying for a part time role, please note that in order to meet business demands we need cover for a minimum of 21 hours and to cover 3 days of the week, one of the working days must include a Monday.<br><br>To meet legal requirements, if you are between the ages 16-18 and you are a successful candidate, you will be required to complete an apprenticeship after your initial on the job training. <strong>Reporting to: </strong>Team Manager<p><strong>The Legal Aid Agency</strong></p>We are an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). We are responsible for operationally administering the legal aid fund to provide criminal and civil legal aid advice to people in England and Wales. <p>Our people are at the heart of achieving excellence. Employing around 1,200 colleagues across England and Wales, we feel proud to have some of the best People Survey results in the Civil Service. <br><br><strong>Case Management</strong></p>The Case Management Directorate is the operational delivery function of the LAA, and our staff ensure that each year in excess of 500,000 new clients are able to access the justice they require, and that their providers are fairly remunerated for the delivery of the legal aid. With staff based across multiple sites we deliver services for those facing both criminal and civil legal problems including family, immigration, mental health, housing, and exceptional funding cases. <strong>Civil Case Management</strong>The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is responsible for making sure legal aid services from solicitors, barristers and the not-for-profit sector are available to the general public. Our work to administer legal aid is essential to the fair, efficient and effective operation of the criminal justice systems and we work closely with legal providers and the wider Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to achieve our purpose. This commitment is at the heart of our day-to-day decision making and our work to improve legal aid services. The engagement and commitment of our staff is crucial to achieving our purpose. Together we show openness, honesty, and commitment, and, of course, to deliver results. <strong>Job Summary</strong>The role holder will primarily support the Team Manager in the effective supervision of the team, including work allocation, collation and analysis of performance statistics, people management and development of team members on a daily basis<strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong>• Plan and allocate team resources to meet key performance indicators and targets, including quality and productivity. Collate and analyse data to inform decisions, reporting to the Team Manager, escalating issues as they emerge and helping to identify and implement effective solutions. <p>• Support team members to achieve their potential, including conducting 1-2-1 meetings, touch point meetings, absence review meetings, mentoring, coaching, setting objectives and developing training plans<br>• Tackle problems with performance, understanding the causes and supporting staff to overcome these. Effectively manage both team and individual performance, addressing any issues as they arise in line with the HR policies.<br>• Be aware of risks inherent in internal processes, including Health and Safety and Information Awareness. Ensure risks are logged, relevant managers made aware and appropriate action taken.<br>• Support team engagement and communication, delivering team briefings and cascading messages. Take a leading role in team meetings, encouraging the sharing of views, ideas, and solutions. <br>• Take part in the recruitment and selection of staff: short listing, interview panels, deliver new starter inductions<br>• If there is capacity, the post holder may also undertake some caseworker tasks and deal with escalated/complex communications.<br><br></p><strong>Essential Knowledge, Experience and skills </strong>• Comprehensive knowledge of the Civil Applications workstreams and processes. <p>• Effective communication skills both written and verbal <br>• Effective analytical and numerical skills with proven ability to solve problems and make decisions <br>• Effective interpersonal skills<br>• Ability to feedback to others constructively <br>• Established knowledge of Microsoft office</p><strong>Desirable Knowledge, Experience and skills </strong>• Experience of Coaching and Mentoring. <p>• Knowledge of key priorities for organisation and how these relate to and impact on specific business unit and across Case Management as a whole.<br>• Knowledge of information assurance <br>• Health &amp; Safety Awareness</p><strong>Person Specification </strong>• The role holder is someone who enjoys leading a team working in a fast-changing environment<p><strong><br>Assessment approach <br>Application Process</strong></p>To apply please provide a statement of suitability showing how you meet the essential criteria in no more than 750 words. <p><br>Your statement should demonstrate your ability to do all of the essential criteria listed, using examples can help strengthen your application. <br><br>Please note we do not require a CV and we only require a Statement of Suitability for your application. The wording on this advert may suggest that an Experience question is also required, however this is not necessary.</p><strong>Interview / assessment Process</strong>If you are successful through the application stage, you will be invited to an interview / assessment centre in person or via Microsoft Teams where you will be assessed against strengths and experience required by the role and the following behaviours:<p><br><strong>Developing Self &amp; Others</strong></p>• identify gaps in own and team’s skills and knowledge<p>• set and consistently meet development objectives<br>• seek learning opportunities<br>• support the development plans of all colleagues, recognising how diversity of experience/background can help to build an inclusive team culture<br>• consider the contributions of all team members and delegate work to aid the learning and development of all<br>• encourage and listen to developmental feedback from colleagues<br><br><strong>Leadership</strong></p>• show pride and passion for your work and positive, inclusive engagement with your team<p>• understand your areas of responsibility and display awareness of the wider impact of your actions<br>• proactively role model and promote an inclusive workplace, promptly dealing with inappropriate language and behaviours when they arise - including any instances of discrimination or misconduct<br>• give praise and credit to colleagues and stakeholders where appropriate<br><strong><br>Making Effective Decisions</strong></p>• take responsibility for making effective and fair decisions, in a timely manner<p>• analyse and research further information to support decisions<br>• talk to relevant people to get advice and information when unsure how to proceed<br>• explain how decisions have been reached in a clear and concise way, both verbally and in writing<br>• demonstrate the consideration of all options, costs, risks and wider implications, including the diverse needs of end users and any accessibility requirements<br><br>• Your Experience of implementing, promoting, or understanding diversity and inclusion policy <br><br>For this grade/ role we would expect the candidate to demonstrate understanding of the terms Diversity and Inclusion and be able to explain why they are important to them and to where they work. Examples of action they have taken (in or outside of work) to embrace diversity (e.g., increasing understanding) or improve inclusion for others will increase the strength of their answer. <br>Shortlisting is planned for week commencing 19th January 2026<br>Interviews are planned for week commencing 9th February 2026<br><br>If you would like more information on this opportunity, please contact – Abbey Ross <a href="mailto:Abbey.Ross1@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Abbey.Ross1@justice.gov.uk</a></p><strong>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) </strong>As part of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we ask all applicants to ensure that the experiences, achievements, and examples shared in your application are entirely your own. <p>Please do not use AI tools to fabricate or simulate personal experiences. While AI can assist with formatting and grammar, it must not be used to generate stories, skills, or accomplishments that you have not personally lived or earned. </p>Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Our LAA commitment to Diversity and Inclusion<p>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 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.<br>As a Disability Confident organisation, we will offer a guaranteed interview to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role. Under the Equality Act 2010 a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities which has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months. <br>If you are responding to a role within the Legal Aid Agency and would like to be considered under the guaranteed interview, please indicate this in your application and let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the sift or later selection processes.<br>The LAA’s goal is to build an organisation that is open and inclusive and truly values and celebrates the diversity of its workforce. One that reflects and understands the needs of the diverse society we serve. This is regardless of social background, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, beliefs, disabilities or long-term illness or caring responsibilities.</p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong>We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please let us know by adding the information to the applications system or emailing <a href="mailto:LAARecruitment@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank">LAARecruitment@justice.gov.uk</a> after you have applied so that we can discuss options with you.<strong>Complaints procedure</strong>If you have any complaints about this recruitment activity, please share your concerns by emailing <a href="mailto:LAARecruitment@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank">LAARecruitment@justice.gov.uk</a> initially. We aim to respond to any complaint within 10 working days. If you are dissatisfied with our response, we will forward your complaint to the Civil Service Commission, an independent body, for review.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,303, Legal Aid Agency contributes £8,489 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>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages 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><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</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, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</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>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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13191?entityId=13191" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13191?entityId=13191</a>

Legal Aid Agency

Team Supervisor - Legal Aid Agency (Ref: 13191)

Programme Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p></p><p>In DESNZ we are leading the Government’s focus on being a clean energy superpower by 2030 and accelerating our transition to net zero. Consequently, our commercial landscape is very broad across entity-to-entity contracts, First of a Kind (FAOK) investments in Hydrogen and CCUS, SMR Procurements amongst many others. This role will focus on being a critical friend to Policy colleagues at the early stages of policy exploration to test multiple commercial arrangements including contracts, grants, concessional finance, equity to deliver the policy objective, whilst looking to standardise and embed knowledge management across this space. This will include negotiation advice and design. For someone with broad commercial experience, it presents a great opportunity to work across the full commercial lifecycle, well beyond procurement.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will need to be able to build strong customer relationships and influence our internal stakeholders on the value commercial can bring. This is a critical remit with a wide-ranging responsibility and accountability for developing customer relationships and building the pipeline as well as managing, developing and increasing the maturity of the commercial team.</p><p>As an integral member of the Directorate, you will play an active role in supporting the leadership and management of the directorate, embedding Commercial’s vision and values to create a supportive working environment for all.</p><p>You will also be helping deliver the step change in the operation of the Commercial profession within the Department, and an ambassador for the commercial function. You will deputise for your Deputy Director when needed/appropriate.</p><br><p>The Commercial function in DESNZ is embarking on an exciting programme to review and change the way we operate with the Department, to put Commercial at the heart of everything the Department does, and impact the whole lifecycle of commercial activity, from investment to operational commercial management of projects on site. As part of our senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping this development and driving growth and enriching the function.</p><p><strong>Locations:</strong><br>The successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. When selecting your location listed in this job advert please be aware that this will be your contractual base location with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working time in this organisational workplace.</p><p>Your time spent on official duties at workplace locations other than your contractual office such as supplier, customer or partner locations required to perform your role is included in the 60% attendance.</p><p>This requirement will however take into consideration any reasonable adjustments agreed upon appointment for people with a disability, flexibilities agreed for those with specific caring responsibilities, or other similar temporary flexibilities.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Provide advice to SROs on routes to market and ‘deal’ incentives including advice on Grants, equity models, loans and procurement models.</li><li>Provide advice on negotiation planning, models, concession matrices and styles to senior leadership team.</li><li>Help to assemble and collect Departmental negotiation models and plans already used in a ‘knowledge management’ architecture to enable ‘invent once, use many times.</li><li>Lead as requested red team challenge reviews of plans in flight</li><li>Create an overview of Departmental capability and expertise in this field outside commercial. </li><li>Support the Commercial Director in the leadership of the Commercial Collaboration Group.</li><li>As agreed, lead negotiation on behalf of SRO and / or support the Department’s Chief Negotiator.</li><li>Provide Commercial input and resource into the Policy Industrial Strategy group.</li><li>Support the ICS assurance team with assessing Outline Business Case etc of SROs coming to Portfolio Investment Committees.</li><li>Team Leadership and line management responsibilities.</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Evidence of negotiation skills, likely to have been gained from multiple large deals. Able to demonstrate examples of having been forceful in order to secure a deal, while maintaining strong customer/supplier relationships.</li><li>Significant category expertise, likely to have been gained from working at a senior level. Evidence of running insource/outsource conversations and transitioning.</li><li>Demonstrate an ability to navigate complexity, with high levels of confidence with a natural presence and gravitas that is likely to result in successfully influencing outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrate outstanding consultancy skills, whether internal or external; ability to gain credibility and influence through, network development, strong stakeholder engagement and effective communication skills.</li><li>Working with senior stakeholders to shape their thinking and understanding of the dynamics of the markets.</li><li>Extensive evidence of designing, shaping and agreeing innovative sourcing and commercial strategies from a lead role in a complex organisation.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre has to offer; including flexible working, generous benefits, Career Coaches, Mentors, L&amp;D, a Commercial College, active talent management and, most importantly, access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK.</p><p>For existing Civil Servants: For full details of the impact on any move across the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please read the candidate pack. Please note that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to continue to claim childcare vouchers. </p><p>Kindly refer to the following link for the GCF Rewards and benefits page.</p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/</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 Experience and Technical skills.<p>Your application will be reviewed by a panel and should you be successful at sift we will invite you to attend a Virtual commercial Assessment and Development Centre (VADC). The panel will review results of the VADC and determine which candidates will go through to a subsequent final panel interview. Please note: Only candidates that achieve an A grade at ADC will be invited to interview for this role. </p><p><strong>Please be advised that the Virtual ADC is taking place on the 3rd of February 2026 and will require a full day's attendance. </strong></p><p><strong>If you are invited to attend a virtual ADC, but for any reason are unable to meet the date outlined then please get in touch with the team on <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible. The ADC is booked and paid for in advance by departments, therefore it is only in certain circumstances we are able to accommodate alternative dates. </strong></p><p><strong>For full details of our process, and a likely timeline, please read the attached candidate pack. </strong></p><p>Throughout our selection process, we will make decisions about your capability to do the job, based on evidence you provide against the Technical Skills (essential criteria) and your Job History (CV) that you will be asked to provide during the application process. Further help and advice on our application and selection process can be found at this web address <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/</a></p><p>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. </p><p>Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-re…</a><br><strong>IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within 2 working days please contact: <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></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.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 : Ashlene Doherty</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should direct this to the Head of Commercial Resourcing Hub at the following email <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> quoting the vacancy reference number (if applicable) and the details of your complaint. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission via the following web page: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU2NDImdmVyaWZ5PTVjYjdkOGYzOTcwYzdjNGI5YmFkMzE3NjNhOTQ2ZGVi" target="_blank">Guaranteed Interview Schemes (GIS) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 70kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU2NDMmdmVyaWZ5PTAyMTBlMzY3NDYzYzk4NTIzNjk5N2JiOTExZDljYTk0" target="_blank">442006 - Candidate Pack - Associate Commercial Specialist - Negotiation Centre of Excellence Team Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 544kB)

Associate Commercial Specialist - Negotiation Centre of Excellence Team

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