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Government Property Agency

Deputy Director Innovation and Assurance

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Product Specialist

Information Management Lead

Senior Commercial Category Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>Are you able to build strong relationships that will enable you to influence and challenge at all levels?Do you have strong leadership skills that you can bring to this role with the ability to coach and mentor your team?<br><br>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as the Head of Financial Strategy and we'd love to hear from you!<br>The Head of Financial Strategy is a critical role in the Finance Directorate at MHCLG. It is within the Strategic Finance division – a small, influential team that supports strategic decision-making by the SoS and the Executive Team, and leads the department’s relationship with HMT.<h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for a high-performing and experienced team leader. We offer rewarding, high-profile work within inclusive and friendly team. You will lead a small, high-performing team of three Grade 7’s and a SEO.</p><p><br>What you will be doing:</p><p><br>- Developing the Department’s financial strategy and medium-term financial plans, ensuring proposals are coherent, realistic and deliverable.<br>- Ensuring we are well positioned and organised to secure funding at HMT fiscal events including Budgets and Spending Reviews.<br>- Ensuring we make the best use of existing resources, advising Ministers and the Executive team on options and trade-offs and deliver better outcomes for the public.<br>- Coordinating rapid responses across the department on emerging financial pressures and priorities.<br>- Leading the relationship with our HMT Spending Team. This is a high-profile, fast-paced role, involving close working with senior officials and Ministers, and with colleagues from across the department including Finance, Strategy and HR.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Skills and experience that we are looking for:- A good understanding of government finance and policy making including experience of strategic planning, policy development and/or fiscal events.<br>- Highly collaborative, leading a team that builds effective relationships at all levels.<br>- An experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire your team to work at fast pace and respond positively and flexibly when requirements change.<br>- Ability to see the big picture, joining up strategies and approaches across the whole department.<br>- Outstanding verbal and written communications.<br>- Organised, efficient and adaptable approach.<br>- Confident and credible managing senior stakeholders. The post-holder could come from the finance or policy profession.<br><br>You are very welcome to get in touch with the Vacancy Manager David Keenan - <a href="mailto:David.Keenan@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.Keenan@communities.gov.uk</a>. <h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £66,620, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £19,299 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<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>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience (Lead Criteria):</strong> In no more than 250 words, please tell us how your experience makes you a good fit for this role.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace </li></ul><br><p>There is a 250-word limit per question. </p><p>When writing your application, remember: </p><ul><li>the assessor won’t be reading your answers sequentially </li></ul><ul><li>do not assume that the same assessors will have read all of your answers </li></ul><ul><li>if talking about something in your first answer, make sure that you write the second answer as if you had not written the first (and so on!) </li></ul><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead behaviour listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours: </strong>Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 16th February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">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.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 : David Keenan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:david.keenan@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.keenan@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NTgmdmVyaWZ5PWFiMjY5NDRjYmMxNThmNzQxMmM1ODBmNDI2ZjIxNmM5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">1a. 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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Head of Financial Strategy

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.</p><p>We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.</p><p>This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">Security Check (SC) security clearance</a>. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Are you ready to shape the future of defence by engineering the systems that keep our armed forces safe and effective? Join DE&amp;S as an Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineer and work on some of the most advanced and mission-critical technologies in defence. From complex weapons and general munitions to pyrotechnics and rocket propulsion systems, you’ll be involved in every stage of the lifecycle. </p><p>This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise in areas such as energetic materials, fuzing systems, and OME/platform integration, while collaborating with specialists across engineering, safety, logistics, and innovation.</p><p>We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. There will also be the opportunity for travel to other sites and contractor across the UK</p><br><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li> Define technical requirements and deliverables for OME systems, including documentation updates and through-life support considerations </li><li> Identify and assess technical hazards and project risks, contributing to mitigation strategies and ensuring proper documentation </li><li> Support system design efforts to meet customer needs within time, cost, and performance constraints, including participation in design reviews </li><li> Collaborate with sub-system teams to manage technical trade-offs and ensure effective system integration and delivery </li><li> Take ownership of career development by engaging with mentors, maintaining professional memberships, and pursuing ongoing learning </li><li> Stay current with modern engineering practices and technologies to support continuous improvement and innovation </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: </p><ul><li>Have experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful OME engineering/science outcomes </li></ul><ul><li>Have technical OME engineering/science experience in in a variety of contexts; and </li></ul><ul><li>As a minimum hold one of the below:</li></ul><p>- A Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 6;</p><p>- A Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4, plus with a Professional body/institution related to your discipline hold current professional registration at the level listed below; </p><p>- A Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 3, plus a minimum of 3 further years of relevant professional experience;</p><p>- With a Professional body/institution related to your discipline, hold current professional registration at the level listed below, plus a minimum of 3 further years of relevant professional experience.<br><br></p><br><p>Professional Registration List</p><ul><li>Engineering Technician (EngTech) or</li><li>Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)</li><li>Registered Marine Technologist (RMarTech) or</li><li>Chartered Physicist (CPhys)</li></ul><p>These are the minimum levels of professional registration required. For example, holding either Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer in place of Engineering Technician meets the requirement.</p><p>Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales and Northern Ireland only), are the Scottish SCQF; or an international equivalent qualification, which must be supported by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC. </p><p>In addition to the responsibilities above, the following <strong>technical competences and behaviours</strong> will be assessed at interview:</p><p>Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions – CSBC3</p><p>Core Behaviour 2: Delivering at Pace – CSBC 3</p><p>Technical Competence 1: ECF_02 Safety Management - Awareness</p><p>Technical Competence 2: ECF_03 Supportable Technical Solutions - Supervised Practitioner</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £37,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,892 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>25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards</li><li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications</li><li>Support for progression</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Enhanced parental leave schemes</li></ul><p>Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank"><strong>Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li><li>Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack</strong></a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</strong></a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank"><strong>The Code - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><em>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed </em></strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Disability Confident:</strong></p><p>Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest:</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</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><p>Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: </p><ol><li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.</li><li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. <em>Please follow our </em><a href="https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv" target="_blank"><strong><em>guidance on CV writing</em></strong></a><em> for best chance of success.</em></li><li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.</li></ol><p>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: </p><ul><li>1st: Core Behaviour 1 </li></ul><ul><li>2nd: Core Behaviour 2 </li></ul><ul><li>3rd: Technical Competencies </li></ul><ul><li>4th: CV Review </li></ul><p>In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: <a href="mailto:DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission</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.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 : Daniel Bone</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:daniel.bone101@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.bone101@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:daniel.bone101@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.bone101@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Ministry of Defence

DE&S Ordnance, Munitions and Explosive Engineer

Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant

<h4>Job summary</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to join the HR Business Management Office (BMO) team, where we champion innovation and continuous improvement across HR. As the HR Improvement Officer, you will lead and deliver improvement projects that make HR processes more efficient, user-friendly, and future-ready. You will take ownership of projects from inception to delivery: scoping requirements, creating project plans, and implementing solutions that enhance HR’s ability to serve the wider organisation.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As the HR Improvement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving change and embedding best practice within HR. You will work closely with colleagues across HR and the wider organisation to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver tangible outcomes. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Project Ownership:</strong> Lead assigned improvement projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring milestones are met and benefits realised. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Process Analysis:</strong> Review existing HR processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose innovative solutions. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Project Planning:</strong> Develop clear project plans, including timelines, resource requirements, and risk management strategies. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Work collaboratively with HR teams, senior leaders, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Innovation &amp; Automation:</strong> Explore and implement digital tools and automation solutions to streamline HR processes. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Reporting &amp; Evaluation:</strong> Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Champion a culture of innovation within HR, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly. </li></ul><ul><li>Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. </li></ul><ul><li>Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels. </li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to challenge existing processes. </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,715, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs contributes £8,608 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>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>Applications will be sifted on: </p><ul><li>A <strong>500-word personal statement</strong> outlining your suitability for the role. </li></ul><ul><li>A <strong>250-word statement</strong> on the lead behaviour: <em>Changing and Improving</em>. </li></ul><p>In the event of a high number of applications, applications will be sifted on personal statement only. </p><p>A CV will be requested for information purposes but will not be scored. </p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>If successful at the application stage, you will be invited to interview.</p><p>Interviews will include a competency-based discussion and may involve a short exercise related to project planning or process improvement. </p><p>You will be assessed against the following Civil Service Behaviours: </p><ul><li><strong>Changing and Improving</strong> (Application) </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Managing a Quality Service</strong> (Interview) </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong> (Interview) </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Seeing the Bigger Picture</strong> (Interview) </li></ul><p>Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.</p><p>Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>As part of the pre-employment process for this post, successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. The agreed contractual workplace is then the substantive and permanent place of work for the successful candidate(s)</p><p>Where the location is ‘National’ the successful appointee should discuss and agree an appropriate contractual location in line with both Defra’s location policy and site capacity, prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.</p><p>Successful applicants currently employed by the hiring Defra organisation for this post may choose to remain in their current contractual location or may choose to change contractual location to one of those listed above. This should be discussed and agreed prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.</p><p>The agreed amount of time spent at a workplace for this post will reflect the requirement for Civil Servants to spend at least 60% of their working time in an organisation workplace with the option to work the remaining time flexibly from home. Working time spent at a workplace may include time spent at other organisational locations including field-based operational locations, together with supplier, customer or partner locations. This is a non-contractual agreement which is consistent with common Civil Service expectations.</p><p>Travel costs to non-contractual workplaces will be subject to departmental travel and subsistence policies. Travel costs to contractual workplaces are the responsibility of the employee.</p><p>The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location, and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.</p><p>Defra includes the core department, APHA, RPA, Cefas and VMD.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to fr Defraom another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p><strong>Accessibility</strong></p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship Statement</strong></p><p>Please take note that Defra does not hold a UK Visa &amp; Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.</p><p><strong>Merit Lists</strong></p><p>Where more than one location is advertised, candidates will be appointed in merit order for each location. You will be asked to state your location preference on your application.</p><p><strong>Criminal Record Check</strong></p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. </p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>All of these posts require the successful candidate to hold basic security clearance. Candidates posted to London may be subject to a higher level of clearance because of the security requirements for that location. Job offers to these posts are made on the basis of merit. Security vetting will only take place after the receipt of a job offer.</p><p>For further information on National Security Vetting please <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">visit the Demystifying Vetting website</a>.</p><p>Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fvetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter%2Fthe-vetting-charter&amp;data=05%7C01%7CStewart.Crook%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C11d121afdedc4b66f0db08db02a2c67c%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638106670938846538%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DLMFEFWkLHuoVftzsYqu0LeN6MLyJyfsWhgTWBGwHFo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">See our vetting charter</a></p><p><strong>Internal Fraud Database Check</strong></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><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 : George Waldron</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:george.waldron@defra.gov.uk" target="_blank">george.waldron@defra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">here</a><br><br>

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

HR Improvement Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) provides independent assurance direct to the Secretary of State that the law is complied with and their policy on safety in Defence is being promoted and implemented whilst Defence activities are conducted.</p><p>The Operating Assurance Group (OAG) assures, on behalf of Director MAA, the operation of all Air Systems registered as UK Military Aircraft and provides the main delivery arm of the MAA’s Assurance activity. This highly collaborative role will offer you the opportunity to work within the OAG across the full breadth of our activity and at the heart of a team focussed on analysis, safety risk identification, and assurance of activity in the Defence Air Environment.</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/military-aviation-authority" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/military-aviation-authority</a></p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. This job is open for all working patterns but please note part time or job share will only be considered if full time cover can be achieved.</p><h4>Job description</h4>You will support the delivery of UK military capability through assuring and coaching the standards required from the defence air environment Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations (CAMO) and Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO). You will engage widely with airworthiness professionals (all specialisations) and both civilian and military CAMOs and AMOs throughout the UK and some overseas locations. The Continuing Airworthiness Branch (CAW) is responsible for managing Military CAMO approvals and the Maintenance Approved Organization Schemes (MAOS) in accordance with the standards detailed in the MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP). As one of the CAw lead auditors you will support the management of approvals and the collection and assessment of evidence (through audit, oversight and surveillance) to deliver a regulator assessment of organizations fitness to hold an approval. As required, you and your team will contribute to the wider development and assurance of Military Air Safety.<br><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>You will be expected to have a strong Defence Aviation engineering background, evidence of significant experience of assurance activity and be able to conduct Continuing Airworthiness approval management which is critical as part of the MAA process on behalf of Eng DepHd and Dir MAA.</li><li>Applicants should have well developed leadership skills with and the ability to understand strategic drivers, contextualise and support a team’s delivery of relevant activity.</li><li>You should be comfortable building and maintaining relationships with colleagues from all MOD departments and industry. Confident when communicating with senior leaders, you will bring together the views and perspectives of diverse stakeholders and offer constructive challenge.</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of the wider team, you should be able to apply your technical skillset in a regulatory and operating assurance environment.</li><li>You will be willing to travel (within the UK and overseas for several days at a time). A full UK Driving Licience is desirable.</li><li>You will be proficient in the use of office IT tools and databases. You will be an effective and accurate communicator (written and verbal).</li><li>You will be required to be registered as a Professional Engineer at a minimum of IEng level or have an ability to progress an application to obtain this requirement.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>You will need to hold a minimum of a Level (e.g. ONC, BTEC) qualification in an aerospace engineering discipline.</li><li>Registered as a Professional Engineer at a minimum of IEng level or an ability to progress an application to obtain this requirement.</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>You will need to hold a minimum of a Level (e.g. ONC, BTEC) qualification in an aerospace engineering discipline.<h4>Memberships</h4>Registered as a Professional Engineer at a minimum of IEng level or an ability to progress an application to obtain this requirement.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 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>The MoD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits available include:</p><ul><li>Generous Pension Scheme.</li><li>Flexi-time scheme.</li><li>Alternative working practices such as working from home.</li><li>25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.</li><li>Ability to roll over up to 10 days leave per year</li><li>In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday.</li><li>Enhanced parental and adoption leave.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.</li><li>Learning and professional development tailored to your role.</li><li>Restaurant facilities, on site gym, restricted numbers of parking space</li></ul><p>Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.</p><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses.</p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.</p><p>Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.</p><p>Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.</p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">MOD Privacy Policy Notice</a> sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.</p><p><strong>Inclusivity</strong></p><p>The DSA is strongly dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunity irrespective of your race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, civil status, sex, or gender identity. Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, and we are actively working to establish a diverse workforce across the entire organisation. We are delighted to announce that we are an Equal Opportunities Employer and that we recruit purely based upon the merit of each and every individual applicant.</p><p>We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensure recruitment of the very best individuals and acquire a diverse and inclusive viewpoint to our decision making. We can assure you that we search for all types of talent and are striving to make sure that all social groups are successfully represented and reasonably accommodated. We work diligently to eradicate any bias and safeguard every protected status and characteristic as lawfully required under the 2010 Equality Act. Our dedication to promoting diversity is clearly reflected across our organisation and within our vision to champion an inclusive workforce. Defence harnesses the power of difference to deliver capability that safeguards our nation’s security and stability.</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 Experience.<p>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.</p><p>Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability in no more than 500 words.</p><p>At <strong>sift</strong>, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li> Making Effective Decisions</li><li> Communicating and Influencing </li><li> Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p>At <strong>interview</strong>, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:</p><ul><li> Delivering at Pace</li><li> Making Effective Decisions</li><li> Communicating and Influencing </li><li> Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p><strong>Further information:</strong></p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Anthony Rees</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:anthony.rees105@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">anthony.rees105@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0303 3852732</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NjgmdmVyaWZ5PTBiMTI1ZjlhMGRkNTMyMWI0NWI2NTI5OTNlMjdlNGFjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzU5LTRlYTRkYmEwODhlNDdhOWRkODc4ZTcxY2Q4YjBjZWNjMTc0OGYxNTQ=" target="_blank">Candidate Information Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NjkmdmVyaWZ5PTk4ZWQzNDc0Yjg1Yzg4YzdhYTdkODRlYTJiNjg5YTZjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzU5LTRlYTRkYmEwODhlNDdhOWRkODc4ZTcxY2Q4YjBjZWNjMTc0OGYxNTQ=" target="_blank">MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)

Defence Safety Authority - Military Airworthiness Authority - Continuing Airworthiness Auditor

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Senior Business Analyst

Home Office

Age Assessing Social Worker

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder and service provider in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. </p><p>We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are a collaborative enabler of Civil Service Reform and of the government missions - creating a smaller, better, greener government office estate. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join the team. </p><p>Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. </p><p>We are creating a progressive, highly performing, collaborative organisation focused on delivering our values that drive our behaviours: empathetic excellence, respectful empowerment, consistent integrity and succeeding together. Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning and innovation, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. </p><p>Our dynamic team leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction. </p><p>As a Commercial Lead, you will be the lynchpin of the Digital &amp; Data Team's success, directly enabling its ambitious 3-year vision and beyond. You will provide strategic commercial direction and procurement expertise, leading the delivery of key Digital and Data contracts. This is your chance to drive innovation, secure high-performing agreements, and deliver exceptional value for money at the heart of government transformation.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This is an opportunity to be a driving force behind the Government Property Agency's ambitious digital transformation. You will take the lead on critical, end-to-end procurement processes, delivering commercial excellence and a customer-centric service that powers the GPA's future.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><p>Lead High-Impact Procurement: You will be the commercial expert, leading all stages of the Commercial Lifecycle, with a sharp focus on the procurement phase in the initial years. This involves partnering with stakeholders to define requirements, conducting strategic market research, and identifying the most effective routes to market in line with broader government digital strategy.</p><p>Shape the Digital &amp; Data Portfolio: Your expertise will be vital across the dynamic Digital and Data category. You'll contribute to the development and delivery of cutting-edge contracts, including commercial software agreements, managed service arrangements, securing implementation partners, and leveraging emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence.</p><p>Influence and Drive Performance: Utilise your commercial acumen to lead project teams, influence key decisions, and drive exceptional performance across the portfolio.</p><p>Grow with the Organisation: While this role begins without direct line management, the Government Property Agency is rapidly expanding, meaning future opportunities for leadership and team management are on the horizon.</p><p><strong>Essential Requirement for Success:</strong></p><p>Professional Qualification: Applicants must hold a minimum of CIPS Level 4 qualification and demonstrate a commitment to working towards full MCIPS certification to remain in the post.</p><p><strong>Locations</strong><br>The successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. When selecting your location listed in this job advert please be aware that this will be your contractual base location with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working time in this organisational workplace.</p><p>Your time spent on official duties at workplace locations other than your contractual office such as supplier, customer or partner locations required to perform your role is included in the 60% attendance.</p><p>This requirement will however take into consideration any reasonable adjustments agreed upon appointment for people with a disability, flexibilities agreed for those with specific caring responsibilities, or other similar temporary flexibilities.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:<br><br></p><ul><li>Drive Transformative Commercial Delivery: Lead the end-to-end commercial lifecycle for high-impact activities within the Digital &amp; Data pipeline—from engaging the market to contract award—to ensure maximum value and directly support the Digital team's ambitious objectives.<br><br></li><li>Be a Trusted Commercial Advisor: Offer expert Commercial Contract Management advice and guidance to devolved Contract Managers, safeguarding the GPA's commercial standing, fostering positive supplier relationships, and ensuring consistent, high performance.<br><br></li><li>Forge Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate collaborative, high-value relationships with key suppliers, strategic partners, and government-wide stakeholders to achieve exceptional client satisfaction, deliver optimal cost, and drive performance improvements.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Master Commercial Risk and Resolution: Deepen your understanding of complex contractual arrangements and commercial challenges, working proactively with stakeholders to identify and resolve issues swiftly, ensuring smooth project delivery.<br><br></li><li>Influence Across Government: Build vital, effective working relationships with colleagues across the GPA and key external government bodies (including Crown Commercial Service and Cabinet Office) and strategic suppliers, positioning yourself as a central commercial figure.<br><br></li><li>Shape Commercial Talent: Provide essential commercial advice and mentorship to a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior GPA members, helping to elevate the organisation's overall commercial awareness.</li></ul><ul><li>Develop the Future of Commercial: Play an active role in enhancing the Commercial function by contributing to the development of new policies, templates, and commercial strategies that will be rolled out across the department.<br><br></li><li>Elevate Organisational Capability: Champion the development of commercial skills across the GPA workforce, ensuring all colleagues have the necessary expertise to excel in their roles.<br><br></li><li>Contribute to National Missions: Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the GPA meets its strategic goals, including promoting economic growth, transforming the Civil Service, contributing to the Net Zero agenda, and consistently delivering better value for the taxpayer.<br><br></li><li>Lead with Accountability: Take full ownership and be accountable to the Head of Commercial, Digital &amp; Data for the integrity and success of all commercial activities you manage.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional information:</strong><br><br></p><ul><li>A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience of defining a commercial strategy from conception to delivery, clearly articulating the benefits, opportunities &amp; risks</li><li>Remains calm and composed in challenging situations. Strives to resolve issues, despite challenges &amp; helps others to deal with setbacks</li><li>Able to evidence building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders to support collaboration and successful delivery</li><li>Experience of advising on and applying procurement policies, processes and governance</li><li>Experience of developing risk and reward mechanisms in Contracts along with key performance indicators</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre has to offer; including flexible working, generous benefits, Career Coaches, Mentors, L&amp;D, a Commercial College, active talent management and, most importantly, access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK.</p><p>For existing Civil Servants: For full details of the impact on any move across the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please read the candidate pack. Please note that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to continue to claim childcare vouchers. </p><p>Kindly refer to the following link for the GCF Rewards and benefits page.</p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.Your application will be reviewed by a panel and should you be successful at sift we will invite you to attend a Virtual commercial Assessment and Development Centre (VADC). The panel will review results of the VADC and determine which candidates will go through to a subsequent final panel interview. Please note: Only candidates that achieve an A grade at ADC will be invited to interview for this role. <br><br><strong>Please be advised that the Virtual ADC is taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 and will require a full day's attendance. </strong><br><br><strong>If you are invited to attend a virtual ADC, but for any reason are unable to meet the date outlined then please get in touch with the team on <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible. The ADC is booked and paid for in advance by departments, therefore it is only in certain circumstances we are able to accommodate alternative dates.</strong><br><br>For full details of our process, and a likely timeline, please read the attached candidate pack. <br><br>Throughout our selection process, we will make decisions about your capability to do the job, based on evidence you provide against the Technical Skills (essential criteria) and your Job History (CV) that you will be asked to provide during the application process. Further help and advice on our application and selection process can be found at this web address <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/</a><br>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. <br><br>Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<br><br><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/</a><br><strong>IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within 2 working days please contact: <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></strong><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Marina Dura</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should direct this to the Head of Commercial Resourcing Hub at the following email <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> quoting the vacancy reference number (if applicable) and the details of your complaint. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission via the following web page: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczODcmdmVyaWZ5PWEzYjUxYzBlMDQwN2RmZTE4ZDE1ZWYxZTVmNjEwNzM2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDE3LTM3MTgxMDkyNmM3YmJiZTRlYzQ3NTBjZjVlNDQyZmIyY2ZhMTNmMzI=" target="_blank">443994 - Candidate Pack - GPA - Digital and Data Commercial Lead.docx Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1533kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczODgmdmVyaWZ5PWFkYjdkNTFmOGE1MDg3Y2FjOTE4NzA4MWMwNzk3ZDc1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDE3LTM3MTgxMDkyNmM3YmJiZTRlYzQ3NTBjZjVlNDQyZmIyY2ZhMTNmMzI=" target="_blank">Guaranteed Interview Schemes (GIS) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 70kB)

Government Commercial Function

Digital & Data Commercial Lead

Senior Data Analyst

Digital Product Specialist

Valuation Office Agency

Property Inspector - District Valuer Services

HM Prison & Probation Service

11647 - Operational Support Grade - HMP Bristol   (Prison Support Role)

202510:Prison Officer - HMP Bristol

Department for Education

Senior Delivery Officer – Vulnerable Children’s Unit, Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reform & Partnership Case Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.</strong></p><p> Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self-assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role. </p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>HM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>This is a unique position at the heart of justice. It requires high emotional resilience, along with the ability to understand and be sensitive to many, sometime difficult, issues and take a non-judgemental approach to our service users. </p><p>You’re an active listener and confident communicator; able to speak publicly in court, with the self-assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner. </p><p>A real team player, working with the clerking team, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. With experience in producing exact and time critical documentation, your ability to focus will be key in taking verdicts, conducting arraignments, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently. </p><p>Resilient, keen to learn and the ability to multi-task, you’re familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we’re constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today’s world. </p><p><strong>Your skills and experience</strong></p><ul><li>Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines. </li></ul><ul><li>IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages. </li></ul><p>This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivery Justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service. </p><p>Please refer to the job descriptionattachment for more information. </p><p>We also have more information on our website about the role <a href="https://hmctsjobs.co.uk/crown-court-clerks/" target="_blank">Crown court clerks - HM Courts &amp; Tribunals service</a></p><p><strong>Further details:</strong></p><p>New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum. </p><p>These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. </p><p>Applications for part-time working would be considered however due to the nature of the role the minimum days required would be 3 full days which include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as mandatory working days. </p><p><strong>Occasional travel to other courts </strong></p><p>For this post, occasional travel across the South West region will be required for cover when needed. </p><p><strong>Skilled Worker Visa </strong></p><p>This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules. </p><p>From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place. </p><p>If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom. </p><p>The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,303, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £8,489 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13381?entityId=13381" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13381?entityId=13381</a>

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

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