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<h4>Job summary</h4>Join one of the most influential governance bodies in the UK Parliament. The <a href="https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/348/house-of-commons-commission" target="_blank">House of Commons Commission</a> provides strategic leadership to the House Administration, a 3,000-strong, politically impartial organisation supporting MPs, Committees and the wider public.<h4>Job description</h4><p>We’re seeking two <strong>External Commissioners</strong> to bring senior leadership experience, challenge, and insight to Parliament’s strategic decision‑making. One of the two new External Commissioners will be identified as the Audit Committee Chair from October 2026, and will join the Commission earlier to allow for handover from the current Chair. The role of the Chair is particularly crucial and needs to build good working relationships with Commissioners and senior House officials.</p><p>Both External Commissioners will join the Audit Committees at the earliest practical opportunity in 2026.</p><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><ul><li>Provide independent, high‑level oversight and strategic advice to the Commission.</li><li>Work closely with senior Parliamentary officials and Members.</li><li>Sit on the House of Commons Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (and from 2026, chair it if appointed to the Chair role).</li><li>Support governance, assurance and decision‑making at the heart of UK democracy.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Senior executive leadership in a complex organisation.</li><li>Strong non‑executive experience, with proven judgement on sensitive and complex issues.</li><li>Outstanding communication skills and the ability to navigate high‑stakes stakeholder environments.</li><li>A commitment to impartiality, diversity and inclusion.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>The External Commissioners will be selected on the basis of a combination of a written application and an interview.</p><p>All applicants are required to provide the following:</p><ul><li>A <strong>CV</strong> (maximum three sides of A4) including any unpaid or community achievements. </li><li>A <strong>supporting statement</strong> (maximum two sides of A4) giving evidence of the strength and depth of your ability to meet the criteria for the role. Please provide specific examples of how your experience will support you in the role on the Commission, Client Board and Audit Committees.</li><li><strong>A</strong><strong> conflict of interest form</strong>. Please give details of any business or other interests or any personal connections which, if you are appointed, could be misconstrued or cause embarrassment. Any particular conflicts of interest detailed here will not prevent you from going forward to interview, but may, if appropriate, be explored with you during your interview to establish how you would address the issue(s) should you be successful in your application. This form is attached to the advert.</li><li><strong>The political activity declaration</strong>. For background on this, see the ‘Eligibility’ section on the Candidate Pack. This form is attached to the advert.</li></ul><p>For more information on the role and the application process, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : House of Commons Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@parliament.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@parliament.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@parliament.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@parliament.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYzNDEmdmVyaWZ5PTI1OTRkYzM3ZmM3YTgzMzJlOWYzZjJlMGVjMDNkMzQ5" target="_blank">External Commissioner – House of Commons Commission - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 107kB)

External Commissioner

<h4>Job summary</h4>This is a rare and highly impactful opportunity to work at the heart of parliamentary democracy in the House of Commons, supporting the independent Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in upholding confidence in the UK Parliament. As Investigations Manager, you will play a central role in managing and delivering complex, high-profile investigations into alleged breaches of the MPs’ Code of Conduct, alongside overseeing aspects of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.<h4>Job description</h4><p>This is a rare and highly impactful opportunity to work at the heart of parliamentary democracy in the House of Commons, supporting the independent Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in upholding confidence in the UK Parliament. As Investigations Manager, you will play a central role in managing and delivering complex, high-profile investigations into alleged breaches of the MPs’ Code of Conduct, alongside overseeing aspects of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.</p><p>Working within the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (OPCS), you will lead and manage investigations that demand the highest standards of independence, fairness and rigour. You’ll assess complaints, gather and evaluate evidence, conduct formal interviews, and draft clear, impartial recommendations that may ultimately be scrutinised by the Select Committee on Standards and the Independent Expert Panel.</p><p>You will deal with sensitive, confidential and often challenging cases involving senior stakeholders, while helping to ensure that Parliament’s standards framework operates credibly and transparently. You’ll also contribute to improving investigative practice, shaping guidance and supporting the Commissioner’s wider work, including the Annual Report.</p><p>This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office. </p><p><a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/careers/commons/" target="_blank">Find out more about working at the House of Commons.</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Experience of working in a professional disciplinary, regulatory or civil justice environment, with a strong track record of working on complex, high-profile investigations, assessing sensitive evidence and producing fair, impartial recommendations while handling highly confidential information.</li><li>Strong judgement and drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear, rigorous reports and recommendations</li><li>The confidence to master detailed frameworks, procedures and legislation, including equality and data protection considerations</li><li>The ability to build effective relationships with senior and high-profile stakeholders, while responding constructively to challenge and maintaining resilience</li><li>A clear commitment to political impartiality and to upholding equality, diversity and inclusion</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £70,967, House of Commons contributes £20,559 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>In addition to your salary, we offer <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/working/working-for-commons/our-benefits/" target="_blank">an attractive range of benefits</a> including but not limited to: </p><ul><li>Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. </li></ul><ul><li>Enrolment in the excellent <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% </li></ul><ul><li>Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. </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><ul><li><strong>Application Form </strong>- If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-4 in the Job Description. </li></ul><p>More information on the application process can be found here: <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/careers/commons/application-process/" target="_blank">Application process - UK Parliament</a></p><p>Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. </p><p><strong><em>We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.</em></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>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@parliament.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@parliament.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@parliament.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@parliament.uk</a></li></ul>

Investigations Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About the Electoral Commission</strong></p><p>The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.</p><p>As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Records Management Senior Adviser</strong>, you will play a key role in ensuring the Commission meets its statutory obligations for records and information management. Working closely with the Records Lead, you will develop and improve records management practices across the organisation, provide training to staff, and ensure compliance with legislation such as the Public Records Act, Legal Deposit Libraries Act, and UK GDPR.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide guidance and training on compliance with information legislation and records management principles.</li><li>Assist with appraisal and transfer of records to the National Archives and other places of deposit.</li><li>Oversee annual destruction of records outside the Public Records Act scope.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory publication duties and legal deposit requirements.</li><li>Support teams in managing electronic information lifecycle in SharePoint and other systems.</li><li>Help maintain the Information Asset Register and Records Management policies.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p><p>This role would suit someone with a strong background in records and information management, ideally in the public sector, and experience using Microsoft SharePoint/Office 365.</p><p><strong>Essential skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in Records/Information Management.</li><li>Experience in records management and document lifecycle processes.</li><li>Knowledge of legislation such as the Public Records Act, Legal Deposit Library Act, and FOI Act.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,031, The Electoral Commission contributes £11,596 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.</p><p>When applying, please <strong>provide an anonymised CV</strong> which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information:</p><p><strong>Do not include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details</li><li>Your date of birth or age</li><li>Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers</li><li>A photo of yourself</li><li>Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age</li><li>There is no requirement to include your primary education details.</li></ul><p><strong>Do include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your employment history including employers and dates of employment</li><li>Explanation for gaps in your history</li><li>Your duties, responsibilities and achievements</li></ul><p><strong>If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.<br><br></strong></p><p><strong>Supporting disabled applicants</strong></p><p>The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.</p><p>There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.</p><p>If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace.</p><p><strong>Key dates</strong></p><ul><li>Application deadline: Sunday 25th January 2026 (23:59)</li><li>Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 2nd February 2026</li><li>Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing TBC</li><li>Anticipated start date: TBC</li></ul><p>Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process<br><br>At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.<br><br>If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.<br><br>How to Make a Complaint<br><br>If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:<br><br><a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a><br><br>Please include the following information:<br><br>The job title or reference number<br><br>A clear explanation of your concern<br><br>Any relevant supporting information<br><br>Your preferred contact details<br><br>We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.<br><br>Our Commitment<br><br>All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.<br><br>If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x" target="_blank">https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x</a>

Records Management Senior Adviser

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Armed Forces Commissioner (AFC) is a newly established, dedicated champion for our Regular and Reserve personnel and their families; a landmark step in demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who serve our nation. Acting as an independent champion, the AFC provides a direct route for serving personnel and their families to raise concerns about welfare issues that may impact on their service lives and ability to serve.</p><p>The Commissioner subsumes the roles and responsibilities of the Service Complaints Ombudsman, providing independent and impartial oversight of the Service Complaints system. They have the power to help Service personnel access the Service Complaints system, review aspects of the handling of individual Service Complaints, and report on the efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness of the system as a whole.</p><p>They also have the discretion to conduct individual and thematic investigations into specific and broader welfare issues facing Service personnel and their families. The independent reports and recommendations they publish will highlight these issues to Parliament and the wider public, holding the government and the Armed Forces to account.</p><p>As the Senior Head of Investigations, you will manage and oversee the AFC’s investigative function responsible for conducting investigations into Service and Welfare Complaints. You will be the senior responsible officer for the effective operation of the high-profile customer-facing investigations function, responsible for the independent and impartial oversight of the Service Complaints system, and for monitoring and assessing the welfare investigations conducted by relevant bodies within Defence and undertaking individual and thematic investigations as directed by the Commissioner. You will be required to work collaboratively, whilst taking individual responsibility for your areas of work, producing high quality outputs at pace. You will be expected to foster a high-performance culture, promoting staff development and an inclusive environment.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Drive delivery against the strategic aims and objectives of the AFC as set out in the AFC business plan.</li><li>Understand and apply the Commissioners vision and values in driving change and improvement in General Service Welfare and Service Complaints.</li><li>Establish strong stakeholder relationships with appropriate MOD, Service Complaints personnel, and General Service Welfare areas, in order to share insight, learning and provide challenge.</li><li>Identify and take ownership of high profile/risk General Service Welfare and Service Complaint investigations which require special/discrete handling or might have significant ramifications or reputational risk for AFC.</li><li>Identify areas of investigation to conduct thematic investigations and reports on, facilitating the effective outcome of investigations for the betterment of Service personnel and their families.</li><li>Manage AFC’s response to Judicial Reviews, working in close collaboration with the Commissioner and the senior management team.</li><li>Ownership of AFC’s risk management processes, identifying and tackling resilience, delivery and reputational issues, and ensuring all areas of the AFC are managing and mitigating risk appropriately.</li><li>The Senior Responsible Officer of the Investigation functions of the AFC; supporting the Heads of Service Complaint and Welfare Investigations to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.</li><li>Act as a role model for developing capabilities and continuous improvement, emphasising the importance of equality and diversity.</li><li>Deputise for the AFC as required on operational matters, within agreed delegations and provide scrutiny/approval of investigations.</li><li>Line management/counter-signing officer responsibility for staff across the business.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential Experience:</p><ul><li>Previous experience of working in a grievance resolution or similar environment (i.e. Ombudsman, complaints handling organisation, regulator).</li><li>Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplined teams delivering in a complex environment.</li><li>Proven ability to lead and develop teams, through inclusive leadership, direction setting and performance management to ensure delivery outcomes.</li><li>Experience of aligning plans and activities to wider strategic priorities.</li><li>Experience of stakeholder management and collaboration to build and maintain productive relationships and agreements.</li><li>Experience of building and maintaining high performing teams.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with experience of producing reports which include evidence-based recommendations.</li><li>Ability to identify, report on, and mitigate business risks.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of analysing large volumes of information to reach justifiable conclusions and writing clear, well-reasoned decisions.</li><li>A strong understanding and proven application of the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.</li></ul><p>Desirable Experience:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of Defence, the Armed Forces operating model, and the complaints procedures.</li><li>Experience of working in an Ombudsman, regulator or other similar environment.</li><li>Legal qualification and/or legislative background and experience of legal casework/instruction of lawyers.</li><li>Service delivery experience for customer-facing services.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £72,840, Ministry of Defence contributes £21,101 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></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><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, previous skills and experience and a personal statement of 1,000 words. The personal statement should provide evidence of how you have met the behaviours and experience listed.</p><p>At <strong>sift</strong>, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Leadership (Lead Behaviour)</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><p>In the event of a high number of applicants, the sift will be based on your Personal Statement and the Lead Behaviour <strong>only</strong>.</p><p>At <strong>interview</strong>, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: </p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><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">developed vetting (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 : Julie Grugel</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Julie.Grugel100@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julie.Grugel100@mod.gov.uk</a></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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0MzkmdmVyaWZ5PTFiNjNiOTA5YTNlYTRlMTRiMWE3NGU1NDdlOTkxMWQ3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MTU0OTQ2LTVlMTMwZGViMjM5Yzg0N2VhNTYyNWUyODdiZGM3OTRkNTljOTg2MzY=" target="_blank">EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0NDAmdmVyaWZ5PTQ4NWY1MzVjNTBmNzMyMGExYzUyN2FhNjVhMWFhZDFiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MTU0OTQ2LTVlMTMwZGViMjM5Yzg0N2VhNTYyNWUyODdiZGM3OTRkNTljOTg2MzY=" target="_blank">Candidate Information updated_ Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

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<h1>Summary</h1><p><strong>Job Introduction</strong></p><p>Join Notting Hill Genesis at a time when strong, effective governance has never been more important. As Governance Services Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the organisation's senior decision-making forums, working closely with Board and Committee members to ensure meetings are well-run, compliant and impactful.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys working at the heart of an organisation, balancing structure with collaboration, and who takes pride in delivering high-quality governance support that helps leaders make confident, well-informed decisions.</p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><p>As Governance Services Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective operation of Notting Hill Genesis's governance framework. Working closely with the Head of Governance and the Director of Governance and Compliance, you will provide high-quality, proactive support to the Group Board, Committees and Shareholders.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional who enjoys managing complex governance activity, coordinating senior stakeholders, and ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory and statutory obligations. You will be at the heart of NHG's decision-making processes, helping to ensure strong governance, transparency and compliance across the Group.</p><p><strong>How you'll do it</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the planning and delivery of NHG's governance calendar, including Board and committee meetings, training, inductions, and associated logistics</li><li>Provide governance support to at least one committee, including agenda preparation, minuting meetings, recording decisions, and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Support the organisation and administration of AGMs, general meetings and special general meetings</li><li>Deliver timely and appropriate communications to Board members, Shareholders and relevant internal stakeholders</li><li>Support the recruitment, induction, appraisal and retirement processes for Board, committee and joint venture members</li><li>Maintain and improve governance systems, processes and records, taking a digital-first and continuous-improvement approach</li><li>Support learning and development activity for Board and committee members, including training records, skills mapping and succession planning</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, codes of governance and internal policies</li><li>Manage governance inbox queries on a rota basis and process Board expenses and remuneration arrangements</li></ul><p>Hybrid working applies, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.</p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders.</p><p>Essential experience and skills:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Experience supporting meetings, events and formal decision-making processes</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including minute-taking and document preparation</li><li>Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion</li><li>Excellent planning, prioritisation and time-management skills</li><li>Strong IT skills, including MS Word and Excel</li><li>Understanding of (or ability to quickly learn) the governance and regulatory environment of social housing</li></ul><p>Behaviours for success:</p><p>You will live our values and bring them to life through your work:</p><ul><li>Compassionate - putting people and residents at the heart of decisions.</li><li>Progressive - striving for continuous improvement and innovation.</li><li>Dependable - consistently delivering high-quality, reliable outcomes.</li><li>Inclusive - valuing diversity and collaboration across all teams.</li><li>Empowered - enabling others to achieve their best.</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><p>Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning and development options to help you achieve and maximise your potential.</p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (qualifying period may apply)</li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services</li><li>Health cash plan</li><li>Staff discounts across hundreds of retailers, gyms, restaurants, and entertainment venues</li><li>Interest-free loans (season ticket, tenancy deposit, and training loans)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Life Assurance - 4x annual salary</li></ul><p><strong>All about us</strong></p><p>Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees. </p><p>For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a>    </p><p>We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. </p><p>To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a>  </p><p><strong>Selection Process</strong></p><p>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! <strong>Closing date is 25 January 2026.  </strong></p><p>Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment  </p><p>Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  </p><p>Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  </p><p> NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.  </p><p> </p>

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<p>The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London.</p>
<p>There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. The&nbsp;Communications Team support service to promote the work of the Assembly through press office, social media, publicity and events.</p>
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<p>The GLA is looking to recruit a Senior Committee Officer to provide support to key London Assembly meetings - principally Police and Crime Committee meetings – as well as other meetings.</p>
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<p>You will play a key role in local democracy, dealing with senior politicians and GLA stakeholders in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will often read about work you’ve led on in the media on your way home.</p>
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<p>The role requires management of high volume and high complexity meetings at the London Assembly, so requires a candidate who can work at pace and be able to directly advise elected members, senior officers and stakeholders with confidence and autonomy.</p>
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<p><strong>What your day will look like</strong></p>
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<p>Your typical day will include:</p>
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<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>
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<p>Proven track record of success in managing formal committee meetings involving the decision-making processes in a high-profile and/or political organisation.</p>
<p>Evidence of ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.</p>
<p>Awareness of current affairs.</p>
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<p><em><strong>This is a politically restricted role under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>
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<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>
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<p>Up to date CV</p>
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<p>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</p>
<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p><strong>We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</strong></p>
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<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Paul Goodchild (Committee Services Manager) would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href="mailto:paul.goodchild@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.goodchild@london.gov.uk</a>.</p>
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<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</strong></a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>
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<p><strong>Is this role eligible for sponsorship?</strong></p>
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<p>This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further.</p>
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<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>
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<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>
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<p>The interview/assessment date is: Week commencing 2nd February</p>
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<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>
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<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>
<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.</p>
<p>We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview.</p>
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<p>Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>
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<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>
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<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>
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<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>
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<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>
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<p>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</p>
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<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p>
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<p><strong>More Support</strong></p>
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<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>
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