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<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Compliance Strategy Delivery (CSD) Directorate is a small flexible directorate at the centre of the Customer Compliance Group. We are currently finalising an organisation design exercise to consolidate and focus on our core responsibilities. </strong></p><p><strong>This exercise has limited impact on the SCS1 roles at a high-level and the roles would be expected to maintain some flexibility. It does mean that part of this role in the rest of 2025-26 and through 2026-27 will be dedicated to building the wider directorate to meet new challenges and managing the change for the team and their stakeholders.</strong></p><p>The focus of our CSD objectives is also likely to be consistent in years to come:</p><ul><li>Supporting the implementation of our strategic compliance commitment to deliver: (a) £10bn of additional tax receipts in 2029 to 2030 and (b) shift our compliance approach upstream to “Prevent and Promote” interventions.</li><li>Delivering improved compliance outcomes in the future: (a) developing our approach to close the tax gap further and go beyond £10bn of additional tax and (b) continuing to develop our understanding and supporting others to focus on our future approach to compliance.</li><li>We will shape the Enterprise approach to developing and agreeing compliance plans for 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 financial year, support colleagues, to understand risks, and embed compliance thinking in our approach.</li><li>We will underpin our approach to delivery by investing in our people: supporting their development, improving the colleague experience, and providing the right business support to meet wider corporate objectives, reporting and risk management requirements.</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Role Purpose:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading the Strategic Prioritisation and Insight (SP&amp;I) team, turning evidence and analysis into the insight needed to set strategic compliance priorities and ensuring that these drive decisions about what we do to tackle our most significant compliance risks and Close the Tax Gap.</li><li>This means understanding data, its strengths and weaknesses, and making judgements about what that means and how it can support decision making. It also means continuing to develop our tools and approach to asking the right questions, improving the evidence available, and refining how we present key choices.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Developing our approach to strategic prioritisation, setting out clear recommendations to support the CCG Senior Leadership Team and HMRC Executive Committee to set our compliance priorities to Close the Tax Gap.</li><li>Working across HMRC to ensure those priorities are evidence based, building relationships with a wide range of analytical, operational and policy colleagues to understand the information available and synthesise that into actionable decisions.</li><li>Support to colleagues across HMRC, including Accountable Risk Owners and Regimes Owners, to understand the risks they are responsible for managing including understanding longer societal and economic trends, to help prioritise and assess the appropriate approaches to manage those risks.</li><li>Develop our tools to support decision making and insight, including the provision of strategic analysis, and build the evidence base through work with Knowledge, Analysis and Intelligence teams, to establish our key evidence priorities looking across compliance objectives and risks, considering the ease of gathering new data, and understanding how that could impact on CCG activities.</li><li>Lead a small and agile team including analytical and policy capability. Create an inclusive team environment, with a focus on delivering objectives, supporting change and continuous development, encouraging cross-boundary working both across the department and within the Directorate.</li><li>Play an active role in leading the directorate as part of the CSD Senior Leadership team, including taking responsibility for corporate leadership (potentially including things like people group, change lead, or business planning lead) for the Directorate, and providing cover and support to other teams in CSD.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>The successful applicant will need to demonstrate relevant experience and effective delivery of the following essential criteria:</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical skills with an ability to use both quantitative and qualitative information to provide insight, identify key issues or risks, and recommend strategic level approaches to address those.​</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills, willing to reach clear decisions and recommendations on complex issues and communicate those in a way that both gains very senior support at a strategic level and operational support from delivery colleagues. ​</li><li>An ability to work across organisational boundaries with analysts, operational and policy colleagues from across HMRC, recognising differing views and approaches, tailoring the approach to drive Enterprise objectives.</li><li>Provide clear direction and support to teams, identifying key stages of work, motivating teams to achieve stretching objectives.</li><li>Strong values-based leadership, creating a culture of honesty and openness around change and identifying different approaches through both support and challenge to support individual and team development.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working in a tax, economic or fiscal policy environment would be beneficial.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £23,465 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>Pension</strong><strong>​</strong></p><p>Your Civil Service pension is a valuable part of your total reward and is one of your biggest benefits.</p><p>When you join the Civil Service, you get access to the alpha pension with a generous employer contribution of 28.97% and some of the lowest member contributions in the public sector.</p><p>Please visit <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Scheme </a>for more information.</p><p><strong>Annual Leave and Bank Holiday Allowance</strong><strong>​</strong></p><p>25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service (allowance pro-rata for part-time colleagues).</p><p>This is complemented by one days paid privilege leave to mark the King’s Birthday and is in addition to your public holidays.</p><p><strong>Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion </strong><strong>​</strong></p><p>The Civil Service values and supports all its employees. At HMRC we want to create great places to work that are welcoming to all – where there is a strong sense of belonging and community.​</p><p>We embed inclusion in everything we do. Senior Civil Servants play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining inclusive behaviours, addressing disparities and reporting progress.</p><p>Our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/about/equality-and-diversity" target="_blank">HMRC</a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/about/equality-and-diversity" target="_blank"> equality objectives 2024-2028 </a>describe how we are working to become a more inclusive and representative organisation reflective of our values.</p><br><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>This campaign is being managed by HMRC’s Executive Resourcing team. All applications should be submitted via Civil Service Jobs no later than 23:55 on Monday 2nd February 2026 and must include:</strong></p><ul><li>A CV detailing your career history, key responsibilities and achievements accounting for any employment gaps within the last two years.</li><li>A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 2 pages demonstrating how your experience meets the essential criteria.</li></ul><p>Your CV and suitability statement will be assessed against the criteria set out in the person specification. Please include your full name on both documents.</p><p><strong>Shortlist</strong></p><p>The panel will assess the evidence provided in your CV and statement. Candidates whose applications best meet the essential criteria will be selected for interview.</p><p><strong>Assessment</strong></p><p>If shortlisted, you will take part in the following assessments:</p><ul><li><strong>Individual Leadership Assessment </strong>– a combination of psychometric assessments</li><li><strong>Staff Engagement Exercise </strong>– a presentation and Q&amp;A with a representative staff group from across HMRC.</li></ul><p>Assessments are designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for further exploration at interview and do not result in a pass or fail decision.</p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>You will attend a panel interview for a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence. This will include a 5-minute verbal presentation (further information will be issued in advance).</p><p>Interviews are expected to take place virtually via Microsoft Teams.</p><p></p><p><em>All Criminal Record Checks applications are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Sarah Hawes</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.resourcing@hmrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.resourcing@hmrc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.resourcing@hmrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.resourcing@hmrc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned. If 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><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyMTkmdmVyaWZ5PWU0N2QyNTI2NzJkNTM5NjgzZDkwZjBjMzgwZDI4NDUxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NzQ2LTU0MWE0MmYxOGFkYjM2MmU5YmRjNmIxMDQ1YTVmNTUxMjIzYjgwODg=" target="_blank">Deputy Director Strategic Prioritisation &amp; Insight Analysis - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1146kB)

Deputy Director Strategic Prioritisation & Insight Analysis

Child Maintenance Service - Deputy Senior Operational Leader

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p>The job holder will work as part of a team providing 24 hour cover at an Approved Premises (AP) including security and monitoring services. The job holder will undertake a full range of work with the people on probation whilst resident at the Approved Premises. This will include; providing support in contributing to the risk management and sentence plan objectives and reporting any significant changes relating to risk and/or re-offending to any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures to ensure that people on probation resident at an AP and the fabric of it are kept safe and secure throughout their shift. <p><strong>Summary</strong></p>The job holder will assist in the well-being and supervision of residents, maintaining discipline, adherence to Approved Premises rules, licence conditions, sentence plan objectives specific to residency in the Approved Premises and court orders. In addition, will contribute to the management of residents’ risk. This post will involve substantial out of hours work, both waking night duty and weekend work. The post holder may be required to cover duties at other Approved Premises at times of staff absence. In line with PS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.<br><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties</strong></p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: <ul><li>Contribute to effective team practice, communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of work practices and positive working environment.</li><li>Effectively communicate key risk issues to colleagues at handover and throughout the shift. It will also, at times, require communicating with Offender Managers, Stand-by Manager and partner agencies e.g. Police, Health professionals and drug/alcohol services.</li><li>Undertake regular inspections of the building, including cellars and grounds throughout the period of duty, recording any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitor CCTV equipment.</li><li>Maintain an active presence in the AP at all times. Regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner. Contribute towards the protection of the residents through observation to ensure adherence to their risk management plans and general wellbeing.</li><li>Actively engage with and monitor behaviour of high risk residents and motivate residents to ensure compliance. Challenge and manage appropriately abusive or aggressive behaviour.</li><li>Contribute to the risk management plans of residents by observing and reporting any significant changes relating to risk and/or re-offending to any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures.</li><li>Contribute to the sentence plan objectives of the residents through active engagement in purposeful activities as agreed by the AP Manager and Offender Manager.</li><li>Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during curfew period. Confirm the presence and wellbeing of all residents overnight. </li><li>Facilitate the function of the AP as a first/emergency point of contact out of hours.</li><li>Through observation and/or engagement with residents, provide accurate information, analysis of situation and risk assessment to the Offender Manager and/or escalate to Out of Hours Manager, which may lead to enforcement and/or compliance with court orders, licences, AP rules.</li><li>Support, create and maintain a safe working environment for staff, residents and visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Risk Assessments are followed reporting incidents to Manager.</li><li>Undertake Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfews and room curfew checks in line with procedures.</li><li>Undertake pre-arranged or initiate room searches based on concerns around risk.</li><li>Pack up residents’ possessions as directed.</li><li>Set up and/or deliver purposeful activities linked to residents’ sentence plan objectives as agreed by the Offender Manager and AP Manager. </li><li>Supervise residents’ meals.</li><li>Undertake effective induction of residents.</li><li>Follow prescribed medication procedures including the issuing of medication to residents and both weekly and nightly audit of medication sheets.</li><li>To carry out drug and alcohol tests in line with risk management plan which may include times when job holder believes that the resident maybe under the influence and therefore increase in risk.</li><li>Undertake First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms.</li><li>Maintain Approved Premises records and files as required, including data entry as necessary and contribute to the completion of incident reports.</li><li>Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.</li><li>Deal with visitors and telephone calls, and monitor the work of visiting contractors in accordance with health and safety.</li><li>Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.</li><li>To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.</li></ul>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. <p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties. </li></ul><p><strong>Technical</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths), or equivalent qualification, or relevant work experience with the ability to evidence high level numeracy and literacy skills required to read, understand and interpret policies and the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>IT Skills: Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. </li></ul><p><strong>Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances</strong></p>37 Additional payments are made for working unsocial hours.<br><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>English Language - Written and Verbal<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><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/members/joining-the-civil-service-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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : 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 5358</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/13563?entityId=13563" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13563?entityId=13563</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Residential Worker - Merseyside Approved Premises (Ref: 13563)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvskd7njnwc" target="_blank"><strong>Insight into CCS - Webinar</strong></a></p><p><em>Watch our Webinar on the above link and gain valuable insight into CCS and our recruitment processes! </em></p><br><p><em><strong>Would you like to use your energy trading knowledge for public good and become part of the expert team within Crown Commercial Service (CCS) managing one of the biggest portfolios outside the industry itself? Come and help us manage our multi billion-pound commodity exposure for the central government and wider public sector.</strong></em></p><br><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>You and your team of traders will be hedging ~£1.5bn/annum power and gas commodity exposure for our Central Government and Wider Public Sector customers. Keeping energy costs down for our customers frees up money to be used to deliver vital services to the public. You will be part of a team who is helping our customers transition to net zero and help achieve the UK’s climate ambitions.</p><br><p><strong>Directorate Overview</strong></p><p>Commercial is the largest directorate in CCS and is responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of our commercial agreements, which are used by our customers across the public sector. We have delivered value to the public sector and helped our customers spend more than £34 billion through the agreements we create and enjoy more than £3.5 billion in commercial benefits annually through our agreements.</p><br><p>Category management sits at the heart of CCS. We use our in-depth knowledge and expertise of public sector suppliers, to create market and category strategies. These strategies are used within CCS to create market leading commercial agreements that help shape how common goods and services are bought across the public sector. Our skills are also used in carrying out commercial policy, development of new products and services and supplier relationship management.</p><br><p><strong>Team Summary</strong></p><p>The 8-person Trading team sits within the wider Energy team. Trading manages market exposure in line with agreed strategies. Trading is conducted for both aggregated portfolios and for individual organisations with considerable volume and bespoke needs. Trading also performs back-office functions to support trading activities.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lead and coach team members, manage performance to ensure a high-performing team, and support staff development through regular feedback</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the ongoing development of the energy category and category strategies as a proactive leader within the energy senior management team</p></li><li><p>Provide expert challenge and advice to Senior Traders and Risk team in management of CCS portfolio ensuring hedging in accordance with relevant risk strategies and controls</p></li><li><p>Oversee and be responsible for the team’s delivery of all back office processes and report writing</p></li><li><p>Lead on new product development for Trading products including integration of Power Purchase Agreements to hedging approach </p></li><li><p>Be the go to expert for UK power and gas markets and related market drivers</p></li><li><p>Be the go to expert on energy industry policy impacting CCS Trading and inputting on related energy industry policy engagement</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the wider team understanding of market fundamentals and technical analysis and execute forward hedging strategies</p></li><li><p>Lead on annual performance report reviewing team performance</p></li><li><p>Lead on internal and external engagement with customers and suppliers including governance boards, customer and supplier events</p></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Energy trading experience</p></li><li><p>Demonstrable understanding of the workings of European gas, power, carbon commodity markets and experience of modelling commodity markets/drivers.</p></li><li><p>Proven understanding of energy policy and wholesale markets</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop individuals or teams</p></li></ul><br><p><strong>Desirable criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience of successfully transferring specialist knowledge to team members and customer groups</p></li></ul><br><p>In the event of a high number of applications, the desirable criteria will be used as a second sift.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Trading and risk management knowledge and understanding of energy markets particularly UK power &amp; gas</li><li>Developing and/or delivering solutions for stakeholders</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £59,877, Crown Commercial Service contributes £17,346 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 will offer you, here are some of the benefits you can expect:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary </p></li><li><p>Generous pension scheme</p></li><li><p>A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus </p></li><li><p>Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location</p></li><li><p>Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)</p></li><li><p>Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays</p></li></ul><br><p><em><strong>Explore fully how we will</strong></em><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7404-23-CCS-Benefit-pack_May24-2.pdf" target="_blank"><strong> reward</strong></a><strong></strong><em><strong>your work.</strong></em></p><br><p><strong>Want to make a difference? Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our </strong><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7403-23-CCS-Generic-Candidate-pack_SU_v3.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>candidate pack</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p>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://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Cqusz8FEHTaHOfPlWvrqgTl11iIOldR" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil ServiceD&amp;I Strategy.</a></p><p></p><p>We want to make our recruitment process accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></p><br><p><strong>Working flexibly, delivering outcomes</strong></p><p>CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week, which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning, as well as working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business, offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we deliver our business with confidence and in accordance with our CCS values.</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 and Technical skills.<p>Candidates who are successful at sift will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date and advised of the interview process in more detail. The sift will commence on 26th January and interviews will be held WC 9th February either at one of our offices or via video with interview times and dates to be confirmed. (Subject to change)</p><br><p><em>To find out more about our recruitment process please click</em><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs/recruitment-process/" target="_blank"> here</a></p><br><p>Please note: <em>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 </em><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a><em> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</em></p><br><p>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitably similar vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview. Should you be placed on a reserve list and want to be removed please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">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.<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 : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br>If you remain unsatisfied with the response you receive you can then contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs" target="_blank">https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTUmdmVyaWZ5PWRiNGQxYTNlZmFlYTM4MzExMmMwNTQ2YmE2YTlkNDhlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NjU5LTk5OTFmMDFkMmFmMzZkY2JiMTAwOWFjMzdjODU0NDBhNGIxNTg0NmE=" target="_blank">Crown Commercial Service candidate pack (Accessible version) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 33kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTYmdmVyaWZ5PThmMzMzMTdiODdlOWUyM2YwZGE4ODI0NzBkMWRhNmVjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NjU5LTk5OTFmMDFkMmFmMzZkY2JiMTAwOWFjMzdjODU0NDBhNGIxNTg0NmE=" target="_blank">Crown Commercial Service Benefits Brochure Accessible version Opens in new window</a> (docx, 29kB)

Trading Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are looking for an experienced technology leader to join Home Office Digital as Deputy Director and Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Enterprise Services. This is a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the technology strategy for one of the most complex digital functions in government, supporting critical national services and enabling transformation across the Home Office.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As Deputy Director and Portfolio CTO for Enterprise Services, you will lead the technology and platforms capability within Home Office Digital. Enterprise Services provides core digital platforms and solutions that underpin departmental operations, including networks and infrastructure, end-user services, operational support, service management, and data analytics.</p><p>You will set the technical direction for Enterprise Services, ensuring secure, resilient, and innovative solutions that support the Home Office’s mission to keep the public safe and deliver essential services. This includes defining solution architectures, leading engineering and architecture teams, embedding continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.</p><p>The role is central to delivering the Home Office Digital Technical Strategy 2030, which focuses on AI and automation, cyber resilience, data as a strategic asset, and evolving our operating model. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the department to align technology decisions with business priorities and drive efficiency, agility, and innovation.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and deep technical expertise to make a real impact on national services and digital transformation.</p><p>For full details of the role, responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the Candidate Pack.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:</p><ul><li>Provide technical leadership for Enterprise Services, setting strategy and standards for technology and platforms.</li><li>Define and implement solution architectures aligned to Home Office Digital Enterprise Architecture.</li><li>Lead engineering and architecture teams, embedding continuous improvement and efficiency.</li><li>Oversee governance for technology and platforms, ensuring compliance and security.</li><li>Support delivery of the Home Office Digital Technical Strategy 2030, including AI, automation, cyber resilience, and data-driven innovation.</li><li>Manage technical risk, cyber security integration, and product roadmaps across Enterprise Services.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Home Office contributes £23,465 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>The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their knowledge, experience, capability and behavioural approach to a high standard against the following key criteria:</p><ul><li>Sets technical vision and embeds architecture governance to align technology strategy with organisational objectives.</li><li>Leads large, multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering innovation and operational excellence across the department.</li><li>Champions cyber security and risk management, ensuring robust protection and compliance at enterprise scale.</li><li>Engages senior stakeholders and communicates complex strategies to drive collaboration and informed decision-making.</li><li>Drives Agile product management and service delivery, enabling high-impact solutions for internal and external customers.</li></ul><p><strong><br>Online Application </strong></p><p>Please follow the Job Advert instructions on the Civil Service Jobs website to apply online, no later than <strong>23:55hrs on Friday 30th January 2026</strong>.</p><p>Provide some basic <strong>personal information</strong>;</p><p>1.A <strong>CV - </strong>setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role, including details where budgets and numbers of people managed, relevant achievements in recent posts, together with reasons for any gaps within the last two years;</p><p>2.<strong>A Statement of Suitability –</strong> (limited to <strong>1250 words</strong>) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.</p><p>3.<strong>Diversity Monitoring -</strong> as part of the online application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the characteristics, you will have the option to select 'prefer not to say'. See the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: 2022 to 2025 (HTML) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> for more information.</p><p>It is essential that in your written application you give evidence, using examples, of proven experience. These responses will be developed and discussed with candidates invited for interview.</p><p><strong>Failure to submit both a CV and Supporting Statement will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.<br><br>For further information on SCS careers and the application process, please see below:</strong></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Further Information </strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fsenior-leaders&amp;data=05%7C01%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cd6d3dcf5fb744cf2001208db8d0ac751%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638258849644816156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=k%2BufzahG8iUkG%2BJ4bmkLUvKaV4c%2BxG%2BFEuUO%2FMtdQLo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Home Office Senior Leaders - Home Office Careers</a></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Application Process </strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fapply-scs-vacancies&amp;data=05%7C01%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cd6d3dcf5fb744cf2001208db8d0ac751%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638258849644972454%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wGx6lAeFVgOBb2rKN%2F8aYBEbbZEC1iUj6yrzFQqysDY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Applying for Senior Civil Service vacancies - Home Office Careers</a></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Use of AI</strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C9c3959accc3140b1cba708ddb875d248%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638869538367197629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=66dwPUChhLnZWXP6eU8kGaLCjCBjhs2gMtmwx5cOU%2F8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Steph Tullett</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Steph.Tullett@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Steph.Tullett@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:SCSRecruitment@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">SCSRecruitment@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNTQmdmVyaWZ5PWYzOGI0MGM5MDhhNjZhNGM2MjRiMTNiNDI2NTgxYTU2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Njg1LTk1ZTVmZDRiZmQ2OGRkOGFlMWIzNjk2ODViZmVjNzY2MjdjNjU1NjM=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack - Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 910kB)

Home Office

Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><em>Ready to deliver digital transformation with a national impact? Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is the UK's largest public procurement organisation. In 2023/24, we delivered £4.9 billion in commercial benefits for the taxpayer. Join our Digital and Data Services team to lead on high-impact digital products, implement our Data Strategy, and influence the adoption of new technologies like AI. We are a Top 50 Inclusive Employer with significant opportunities for career growth. Make your mark on public services. Apply today</em></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>As Head of UCD, you will be crucial in leading CCS’s shift to being a customer-focused organisation. You will recruit, inspire and develop a team of UCD professionals, set best practices, influence organisational priorities, and collaborate across CCS and wider government to deliver for our customers.</p><p><strong>Directorate Overview</strong></p><p>The Digital &amp; Data Services (DDS) directorate is at the heart of CCS's digital transformation journey, responsible for delivering modern, efficient, and user-centred digital services that support over £30bn of public sector procurement annually. We're building a world-class digital capability that will revolutionise how the public sector buys common goods and services.</p><p><strong>Team Summary</strong></p><p>You will be heading up an expanding User Centred Design team that, when fully resourced, will include service designers, user researchers, interaction designers and accessibility specialists. We are building a culture that values user-centricity, experimentation and agility where team members will work closely with Digital and Commercial colleagues.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Visionary Leadership</strong>: Provide strategic direction to the UCD community, fostering a culture of excellence in product and service development while championing uncompromising standards for inclusivity and accessibility.</p></li><li><p><strong>Strategic Governance: </strong>Establish and lead robust design assurance frameworks and cross-portfolio governance, clarifying accountabilities and streamlining workflows to ensure all products align with unified standards and organisational goals.</p></li><li><p><strong>Stakeholder Influence</strong>: Build high-impact partnerships with senior leaders and stakeholders, positioning UCD as a strategic driver to ensure all activities are directly aligned with broader organisational objectives.</p></li><li><p><strong>Talent &amp; Capability Building:</strong> Oversee the full talent lifecycle for the UCD profession—including recruitment, performance management, and career progression—while providing high-level coaching and mentorship to empower practitioners at all levels.</p></li><li><p><strong>Community &amp; Advocacy</strong>: Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and innovation; collaborate with government and industry peers to advocate for UCD standards and ensure a relentless focus on customer-centricity across the organisation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Performance &amp; Standards:</strong> Set and elevate the benchmark for UCD excellence by implementing policies, frameworks, and performance metrics that ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality work that meets both user needs and business outcomes.</p></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Strategic Influence: </strong>Proven experience in shaping both design and organisational strategy, with the ability to navigate complex environments to align user-centered priorities with overarching business goals.</p></li><li><p><strong>Professional Leadership &amp; People Management:</strong> A track record of coaching and mentoring UCD professionals at all levels, with expert ability to manage the full talent lifecycle—from recruitment and performance management to career progression.</p></li><li><p><strong>Excellence in UCD Standards:</strong> Deep expertise in translating user insights into inclusive, accessible products, with a demonstrated mastery of applying government digital standards and the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://GOV.UK&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1767624467584631&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ns9IN6bM_YlsA-UOTVEsp" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> Service Standard at scale.</p></li><li><p><strong>Senior Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Highly skilled in building and sustaining influential relationships with senior leaders and diverse professional communities to advocate for UCD interests and secure buy-in for design-led initiatives.</p></li><li><p><strong>Governance &amp; Quality Assurance:</strong> Substantial experience in establishing organisational frameworks, governance structures, and performance metrics that raise design standards and guarantee the delivery of quality, outcome-driven services.</p></li></ul><br><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Designing strategically</li><li>Applying user centred insights</li><li>Stakeholder relationship management</li><li>Agile research practices</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £72,771, Crown Commercial Service contributes £21,081 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>What we will offer you, here are some of the benefits you can expect:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary </p></li><li><p>Generous pension scheme</p></li><li><p>A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus </p></li><li><p>Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location</p></li><li><p>Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)</p></li><li><p>Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Explore fully how we will</em><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7404-23-CCS-Benefit-pack_May24-2.pdf" target="_blank"> reward</a><em>your work.</em></strong></p><p>Want to make a difference? Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our <a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7403-23-CCS-Generic-Candidate-pack_SU_v2-1.pdf" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><p>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://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Cqusz8FEHTaHOfPlWvrqgTl11iIOldR" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil ServiceD&amp;I Strategy.</a></p><p>We want to make our recruitment process accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Working flexibly, delivering outcomes</strong></p><p>CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week, which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning, as well as working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business, offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we deliver our business with confidence and in accordance with our CCS values.</p></li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<p><strong>Assessment </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in an alternative leadership assessmen<strong>t</strong>. These assessments will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, they are designed to support the panel's decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview.</p><p><em>Please note that as part of this recruitment process, if you are unsuccessful at interview stage but are close to the benchmark score you may be considered for and offered a role at a lower pay band within the same job family.</em></p><p><strong>Selection Process</strong></p><p>Candidates who are successful at sift will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date and advised of the interview process in more detail. The sift will commence WC 26th January and interviews will be held WC 23rd February either at one of our offices or via video with interview times and dates to be confirmed. (Subject to change)</p><br><p><em>To find out more about our recruitment process please click</em><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs/recruitment-process/" target="_blank"> here</a></p><p>Please note: <em>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 </em><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a><em> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</em></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>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.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 : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br>If you remain unsatisfied with the response you receive you can then contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs" target="_blank">https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs</a>

Head of User Centred Design

Lead Technical Architect

Senior Executive Support Manager

Head of Finance Business Partnering

UK Health Security Agency

Senior DevOps Engineer

Senior Service Manager - Metis Live Services

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Do you have a keen eye for spotting patterns in information and data?</strong></p><p><strong>Are you tenacious and keen to get to the root of a problem?</strong></p><p><strong>Do you enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment where problem solving is the name of the game?</strong></p><p>As an Intelligence Officer, you will be at the heart of our intelligence-led approach to regulation. You will collect, collate, and develop information into actionable intelligence that informs proactive and reactive interventions. Working closely with Intelligence Analysts and Operations Officers, you will help identify risks, trends, and issues affecting charities and support decision-making across the Commission.</p><p>This is a fast-paced, customer-focused role requiring strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The main things you will be doing are:</p><ul><li>Researching and analysing information to identify risks and trends in the charity sector.</li><li>Engaging with charities and external stakeholders to gather intelligence and insight.</li><li>Developing intelligence products to inform operational and strategic planning.</li><li>Assessing incoming referrals and requests from other regulators and enforcement agencies.</li><li>Monitoring charities or groups of charities for changes in risk levels.</li><li>Ensuring intelligence is recorded, evaluated, and disseminated appropriately.</li><li>Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support regulatory action.</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement of intelligence processes.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and judgment skills to evaluate complex information.</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience in an intelligence-led organisation and applying a risk-based approach.</li><li>Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders using various communication methods.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Government Security Classifications.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with intelligence tools such as Analyst Notebook or i2 software.</li><li>Knowledge of charity law and the charity sector.</li><li>Familiarity with the National Intelligence Model and intelligence procedures.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,867, Charity Commission contributes £8,362 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>This is your chance to make a contribution that really matters and to make an impact in an organisation where your voice will be heard and your hard work noticed.</p><p>Watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTmNjusudKU" target="_blank">short video</a> to find out more about us.</p><p>We operate a flexible hybrid working policy where office attendance is combined with up to 3 days homeworking per week dependent on role requirements.</p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring from all backgrounds and we aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.</p><p>We do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.</p><p>We offer access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contributions of 28.97%), far more than in the private sector, and a flexible, family-friendly environment. Additionally you can look forward to other great benefits via our ‘Perkbox’ and ‘Edenred’ schemes. These include everything from an interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan (after two months) to discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurants. Please see the attached Charity Commission benefits document. </p><p>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days per year. You have the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days annual leave (pro rata) per year, requests must be submitted in the February of that year.</p><p>The Charity Commission’s operational ambition is to realise the Commission’s values of being an expert regulator that is <strong>fair</strong>, <strong>balanced</strong>, and <strong>independent</strong>, which works in a way that is <strong>supportive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and i<strong>nnovative</strong> to achieve our ambitions. We want to develop our capability to regulate charities to realise this goal and meet our statutory and public duties to ensure that charity in England and Wales can deliver maximum benefit to society in a way that upholds its reputation in the eyes of the public. </p><p>Work at the Charity Commission and you’ll make a difference every day to:</p><ul><li>The 170,000 charities of all shapes and sizes that we regulate across England and Wales.</li><li>The trustees we partner with and advise.</li><li>The people and causes that benefit from the £10bn generously donated each year by the public.</li></ul><p>Find out more about working for us<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about/recruitment" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><p>To note: Any move across the Civil Service on or after 4 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.</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, Ability and Experience.<p>To apply for this post, you must complete the following: </p><ul><li>An online Numerical test at application stage</li><li>An online verbal reasoning test at application stage</li><li>A blind CV setting out your Job History/Full Qualifications/Previous skill and experiences.</li><li>A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role outlined on the Job Description.</li></ul><p><strong>Online Test:</strong></p><p>After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal and Numerical Test. If you successfully pass the tests, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. </p><p>Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 25/01/2026 on 23:55. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.</p><p>In addition, we will assess your experience, strengths and the following Behaviours at Interview stage:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and influencing</li><li>Managing a quality service</li><li>Delivering at pace</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Arrangements</strong></p><p>Interviews will be taking place Face to Face in our Bootle or Newport office.</p><p>The sift is due to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026</p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd February 2026</p><p>We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.</p><p>At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills. </p><p>We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process to manage numbers. </p><p><strong>Behaviours:</strong></p><p>The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours) for this role are set out in the<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf" target="_blank"> Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018</a> (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>)) and should be referred to when making this application. </p><p>You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation. </p><p>You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people. </p><p>When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did, what your thought process was and what was the result. </p><p>This post is full time however those applicants who do or wish to work an alternative working pattern are welcome to apply. The preferred working pattern may or may not be available. You should discuss this with the vacancy holder.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment:</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled persons, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:</p><ul><li> Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</li><li> Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</li></ul><p><strong>Reserve Lists:</strong></p><p>If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 12-month reserve list as standard. </p><p>During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order.</p><p><strong>Applying: </strong></p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. </p><p>All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email <a href="mailto:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> </p><p>Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. </p><p>Please note that late applications will not be accepted. </p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. </p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Steven Joshua</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : Steven Joshua</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Charity Commission’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. <br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk</a>.<br> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web page <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjQmdmVyaWZ5PWY3ZTNiNjMwMjg1ZDNmNGExYTc0NWFlM2NkMDgzYTc3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NDU2LTg1OGE0NDE3NTdjYWNjOTBjYTg2NTkxZGZkMWNjMzhmNzgxZTNkMDQ=" target="_blank">EO Intelligence Officer JD Final Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 226kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjUmdmVyaWZ5PTUwNTRiZTc1NTY5MGZjZDkwMmZlYjZjNTc4OWYyODRmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NDU2LTg1OGE0NDE3NTdjYWNjOTBjYTg2NTkxZGZkMWNjMzhmNzgxZTNkMDQ=" target="_blank">EO Intelligence Officer- Welsh Version Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 229kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjYmdmVyaWZ5PTdhMDY4Y2U2YTQzMGI2ZGFiOWRlYWQwYWEwM2Y4MjAyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NDU2LTg1OGE0NDE3NTdjYWNjOTBjYTg2NTkxZGZkMWNjMzhmNzgxZTNkMDQ=" target="_blank">Benefits 1 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 169kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjcmdmVyaWZ5PTU1NDk2NGY0YTIxNDVmNTA2MmU1MDViMjM1NmZhZmZmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NDU2LTg1OGE0NDE3NTdjYWNjOTBjYTg2NTkxZGZkMWNjMzhmNzgxZTNkMDQ=" target="_blank">Benefits - Welsh Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 170kB)

Charity Commission

Intelligence Officer, EO, Perm, Liverpool/Newport

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Junior Performance Analyst job advert</strong></p><p>Do you have a keen eye for spotting and understanding trends in information and data?</p><p>Do you enjoy working with others to understand why things happen the way they do?</p><p>Are you an innovator with a passion for efficiency and improvement?</p><p>We are looking for a Junior Performance Analyst to join our Operational Performance Team, a critical part of our Intelligence &amp; Tasking sub-directorate. This team provides essential insights into how the Commission performs against its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), helping us improve efficiency and deliver better services.</p><p>This is a varied role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The main things you will be doing are:</p><ul><li>Interrogating data systems (including SQL databases) to monitor performance and generate insights.</li><li>Producing clear, accessible reports for internal and external audiences using data from sources such as the Register of Charities and our Case Management system.</li><li>Contributing to forecasting and analysis that informs strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Creating compelling data visualisations using tools like Power BI.</li><li>Working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure business information meets strategic needs.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Key skills and experience and knowledge you will need are:</strong></p><p>Essential Skills &amp; Experience:</p><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Good analytical and judgement skills to evaluate complex information.</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and work collaboratively to meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience using data to inform decisions and monitor actions.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>Experience with Excel, SQL, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).</li><li>Previous experience in a Management Information or Performance Team.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,867, Charity Commission contributes £8,362 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>Alongside your salary, Charity Commission contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a></p><p>This is your chance to make a contribution that really matters and to make an impact in an organisation where your voice will be heard and your hard work noticed.</p><p>Watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTmNjusudKU" target="_blank">short video</a> to find out more about us.</p><p>We operate a flexible hybrid working policy where office attendance is combined with at least 3 days homeworking per week dependent on role requirements.</p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring from all backgrounds and we aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.</p><p>We do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.</p><p>We offer access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contributions of 28.97%), far more than in the private sector, and a flexible, family-friendly environment. Additionally you can look forward to other great benefits via our ‘Perkbox’ and ‘Edenred’ schemes. These include everything from an interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan (after two months) to discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurants. Please see the attached Charity Commission benefits document. </p><p>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days per year. You have the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days annual leave (pro rata) per year, requests must be submitted in the February of that year.</p><p>The Charity Commission’s operational ambition is to realise the Commission’s values of being an expert regulator that is <strong>fair</strong>, <strong>balanced</strong>, and <strong>independent</strong>, which works in a way that is <strong>supportive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and i<strong>nnovative</strong> to achieve our ambitions. We want to develop our capability to regulate charities to realise this goal and meet our statutory and public duties to ensure that charity in England and Wales can deliver maximum benefit to society in a way that upholds its reputation in the eyes of the public. </p><p>Work at the Charity Commission and you’ll make a difference every day to:</p><ul><li>The 170,000 charities of all shapes and sizes that we regulate across England and Wales.</li><li>The trustees we partner with and advise.</li><li>The people and causes that benefit from the £10bn generously donated each year by the public.</li></ul><p>Find out more about working for us<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about/recruitment" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><p>To note: Any move across the Civil Service on or after 4 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.</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, Ability and Experience.<p>To apply for this post, you must complete the following: </p><ul><li>An online numerical test at application stage</li><li>An online verbal reasoning test at application stage</li><li>A blind CV setting out your Job History/Full Qualifications/Previous skill and experiences.</li><li>A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role outlined on the Job Description.</li></ul><p><strong>Online Test:</strong></p><p>After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal and Numerical Test. If you successfully pass the tests, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. </p><p>Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 25/01/2026 on 23:55. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.</p><p>In addition, we will assess your experience, strengths and the following Behaviours at Interview stage:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and influencing</li><li>Managing a quality service</li><li>Delivering at pace</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Arrangements</strong></p><p>Interviews will be taking place over Teams</p><p>The sift is due to take place during the week commencing 2nd February 2026.</p><p>Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd February 2026.</p><p>We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. </p><p>At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills. </p><p>We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process to manage numbers. </p><p><strong>Behaviours:</strong></p><p>The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours) for this role are set out in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018 (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>)) and should be referred to when making this application. </p><p>You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation. </p><p>You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people. </p><p>When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did, what your thought process was and what was the result. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment:</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled persons, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><ul><li>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </li><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </li></ul><p><strong>Reserve Lists</strong></p><p>If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 12-month reserve list as standard. </p><p>During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order. </p><p><strong>Applying</strong></p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly </p><p>All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email <a href="mailto:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> </p><p>Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. </p><p>Please note that late applications will not be accepted. </p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. </p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Svetlana Lutchmaya</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Charity Commission’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. <br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk</a>.<br><br> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web page <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjgmdmVyaWZ5PTE5NzNhMWY3MGJjOTM4YzdjOTA3ODU4NzEyZDIyYTJmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">EO Junior Performance Analyst - Job Description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 195kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjkmdmVyaWZ5PTk4MTQxYzU1NTk0MzgwZTYyNWE3OGFmYTMwNDk4YTFlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">EO Junior Performance Analyst - Job Description - Welsh Version Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 221kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMzAmdmVyaWZ5PWExNGM5ZDM2M2JkNGVlMjdjNzVhYzNmZTc5NzQ3NmM3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">Charity Commission Benefits Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 167kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMzEmdmVyaWZ5PWJmMTQyMTEwZGZiODA2ZjE1YzU4YjBmNzM3ZmVmNjhlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">Comisiwn Elusennau - Benefits Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 167kB)

Junior Performance Analyst, EO, Perm, Liverpool / Newport

Platform Owner

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it’s really like to work at HMRC.</p><p></p><p>Visit our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EcnheDt1zgQYxvMYYtZf732Kp7cGqcC" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.</p><p>The SO Performance Partner is responsible for contributing towards the strategic vision for Performance across CDIO, alongside the delivery of existing reporting into Working Day 10, SLT and Quarterly Business Reviews.<br><br>The Partner will develop and deliver influential, high quality performance analysis, that is used to make informed decisions. Driving continuous improvement across CDIO through a combination of challenge, compelling analysis, and deep dives along with building their own capability.<br><br>This is achieved by:<br><br>• Working closely with our Senior and Executive Leadership Team and analysis end users to deliver and continually improve the current service offering.<br>• Understanding current and future needs and challenges of performance.</p><h4>Job description</h4>• Provide accurate, detailed performance analysis to inform SLT decisions.<br><br>• Take the time to ensure that we fully understand all aspects of performance. When to highlight something quickly and when to invest time and resource into a deep dive. To achieve the above, we undertake site visits, show and tells, investigatory work into understanding processes and fully immerse ourselves in the performance data.<br><br>• Proactively identify deviations in performance and work collaboratively to understand drivers and address issues whilst managing our core products.<br><br>• Perform performance deep dives to address risks and offer options for strategic and tactical solutions.<br><br>• Contribute to the team workplan ensuring a continual flow of work through a combination of self-generated and wider CDIO asks.<br><br>• Resilient leadership to promote wider understanding of the performance framework and its importance.<br><br>• Delivering to time and to the required quality ensuring assurance processes are embedded.<br><br>• Actively seek feedback enabling us to continue to learn and improve and to ensure we are consistently meeting stakeholder requirements and expectations.<h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong><br><br>Experience of working in a performance, quality or governance team.<br><br>Managing effective relationships with senior leaders, effective engagement and strong leadership<br><br>Ability to translate organisational strategy into measurable objectives and performance indicators.<br><br>Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities from complex datasets.<br><br>Ability to create compelling narratives using data visualisation and storytelling techniques.<br><br>Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.</p><p><strong>Desirable Criteria </strong></p><p>A curious mindset.</p><p><strong>Transitional Sites</strong></p><p>For more information on where you might be working, <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/hmrc-locations/" target="_blank">review this information on our locations</a>.</p><p>If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it’s important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.</p><p>These sites are:</p><ul><li>Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle.</li><li>Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford.</li></ul><p>You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 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>HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.</p><p>We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.</p><ul><li>Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues’ Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.</li><li>Family friendly policies.</li><li>Personal support.</li><li>Coaching and development.</li></ul><p>To find out more about HMRC <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-for-hmrc-information-for-applicants/your-little-extras-and-big-benefits-handbook--2" target="_blank">benefits</a> and find out what it’s really like to work for HMRC<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhmrc-jobs.career-inspiration.com%2Fapp%2Fhome&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cochvinder.sandhu%40hmrc.gov.uk%7C58f2566a4caf4b596c0408dac6e2c1fd%7Cac52f73cfd1a4a9a8e7a4a248f3139e1%7C0%7C0%7C638040974455103539%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=G2Ks8M3egM5qVREswI94ydHKRzsXUwKpIJpTaRZpDiE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">hear from our insiders</a> or visit<a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/hmrc-applying-to-work-at-hmrc/" target="_blank">Thinking of joining the Civil Service</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.<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:</p><ul><li>Separate 250-word statements for the specified Behaviours: Leadership, Making Effective Decisions and Managing a quality service.</li></ul><p><strong>Sift</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the lead Behaviour statement (Leadership)</p><p>At full sift all behaviour statements will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. </p><p>We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.</p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>During the panel interview, you will be asked behaviour-based questions, to explore what you are capable of.</p><p>Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Eligibility</strong></p><p>Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: <a href="mailto:unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk</a> – Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example – ‘Please re-open my application – <strong>[insert vacancy ref]</strong> &amp; vacancy closing date <strong>[insert date]’.</strong></p><p>To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/hmrc-applying-to-work-at-hmrc/" target="_blank">please review the eligibility information before submitting your application</a>.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br><br>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.<br><br><strong>Merit List </strong></p><p>After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.<br><br><strong>Criminal Record Check</strong><br><br>Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.<br><br><strong>Hybrid working at HMRC</strong><br><br>HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time). </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.</p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><ul><li>Contact the UBS Recruitment team via <a href="mailto:unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </li></ul><p>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</p><p><strong>Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers:</strong></p><p>This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the ‘location preferences’ section that you can travel to.</p><p><strong>Terms and Conditions </strong></p><p>Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.</p><p>HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/hmrc-locations/" target="_blank">review this information on our locations</a>.</p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.</p><p>Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process. </p><p>Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.</p><p>Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.</p><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. </p><p>A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p><p>New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p>Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.</p><p>If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p>For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fworking-for-hmrc-information-for-applicants&amp;data=05%7C02%7Crecruitmentreportingperformanceunity%40hmrc.gov.uk%7Cbc4ce7d829ea4c87676408dde15791d0%7Cac52f73cfd1a4a9a8e7a4a248f3139e1%7C0%7C0%7C638914488435915483%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=W0g4BVqKYKf48jUwISn54Xl15GKbdRh%2F%2Fp%2B3unspNVU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lauren Taylor</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:lauren.taylor@hmrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">lauren.taylor@hmrc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:ubsrecruitmentcomplaints@hmrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">ubsrecruitmentcomplaints@hmrc.gov.uk</a>. Please note that we do not accept complaints or appeals regarding scoring of outcomes of campaigns, unless candidates can provide clear evidence that the campaign did not follow the Recruitment Principles. If 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 website.<br><br>

Planning and Performance Partner

People Analytics & Insights Officer (Eval)

Business Change Manager

Principal Technical Architect, Networks & Infrastructure

Senior Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst

Senior Project Manager

User Researcher

Valuation Office Agency

Caseworker

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><em>Would you like to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS)? Do you thrive on turning strategic vision into tangible operational improvements? Are you passionate about leveraging innovation to achieve significant strategic goals? We are looking for innovative and strategically minded Business Architects to join our newly established Business Architecture function.</em></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>This critical and exciting opportunity requires strategic vision to harness innovation and align business strategy to drive operational improvements that deliver our strategic goals. Collaborating across the organisation to model value streams, services, capabilities, and processes, building a comprehensive understanding of the current enterprise landscape and mapping strategic change.</p><p><strong>Directorate Overview</strong></p><p>The Digital &amp; Data Services (DDS) directorate is at the heart of CCS's digital transformation journey, responsible for delivering modern, efficient, and user-centred digital services that support over £30bn of public sector procurement annually. We're building a world-class digital capability that will revolutionise how the public sector buys common goods and services.</p><p><strong>Team Summary</strong></p><p>In the Business Architecture and Continuous Improvement function you will be working closely with 6 permanent colleagues, and as part of a wider Strategy and Architecture domain tasked with developing the CCS Digital Strategy and Enterprise, Technology and Data Architecture.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p><p>● Apply and develop business architecture frameworks, principles, and techniques within CCS. Guide others in using appropriate business architectural tools and methods. </p><p>● Understand and apply business architectural principles, techniques, and tools to business scenarios. </p><p>● Create business architecture artefacts, including abstract representations of the organisation. </p><p>● Develop standard and scalable models to collect, aggregate, or disaggregate complex information. </p><p>● Support the definition of vision for business capabilities and value streams using various architecture and collaboration tools used within CCS. </p><p>● Identify and anticipate business impacts, issues, and activities, supporting the shaping of principles, patterns, standards, processes, plans, and policies accordingly. </p><p>● Contribute to the creation of transition plans, roadmaps, and strategic alignment, ensuring investments and initiatives align with business objectives. </p><p>● Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide recommendations. </p><p>● Stay informed about external influences that may help or hinder strategic goals. </p><p>● Support process optimisation and improvement through analysis and design.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Demonstrable experience in applying and developing Business Architecture frameworks and principles to model value streams, capabilities, services, and processes.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to translate strategic vision into tangible operational improvements and contribute to the creation of transition plans, roadmaps, and strategic alignment.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and modelling skills to collect, aggregate, or disaggregate complex business information and support process optimisation and design.</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills with the ability to gather requirements, provide recommendations, and guide others in using appropriate architectural tools and methods.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Success Profiles (to be assessed at interview):</strong></p><p>You will be assessed against the following<strong> Behaviours:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Working Together</p></li><li><p>Seeing the bigger picture</p></li><li><p>Changing and Improving</p></li></ul><p>You will be assessed against the following<strong> Technical Skills </strong></p><p><strong>(Some of the below technical skills will be tested via a presentation at interview)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Business Architecture</p></li><li><p>Communicating Information</p></li></ul><p>(A link to the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework is provided below)</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles Framework</a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Business Architecture</li><li>Communicating Information</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £59,877, Crown Commercial Service contributes £17,346 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 will offer you, here are some of the benefits you can expect:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary </p></li><li><p>Generous pension scheme</p></li><li><p>A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus </p></li><li><p>Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location</p></li><li><p>Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)</p></li><li><p>Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Explore fully how we will</strong></em><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7404-23-CCS-Benefit-pack_May24-2.pdf" target="_blank"><strong> reward</strong></a><strong></strong><em><strong>your work.</strong></em></p><p><strong>Want to make a difference? Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our </strong><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7403-23-CCS-Generic-Candidate-pack_SU_v3.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>candidate pack</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>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://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Cqusz8FEHTaHOfPlWvrqgTl11iIOldR" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil ServiceD&amp;I Strategy.</a></p><p>We want to make our recruitment process accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Working flexibly, delivering outcomes</strong></p><p>CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week, which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning, as well as working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business, offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we deliver our business with confidence and in accordance with our CCS values.</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 and Technical skills.<p><strong>Selection Process</strong></p><p>Candidates who are successful at sift will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date and advised of the interview process in more detail. The sift will commence W/C 2Oth February 2026 either at one of our offices or via video with interview times and dates to be confirmed.</p><p><em>To find out more about our recruitment process please click</em><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs/recruitment-process/" target="_blank"> here</a></p><p>Please note: <em>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 </em><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a><em> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs" target="_blank">https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs</a>

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