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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports.</p><p>The Customer Services Group is an important operational arm of the Home Office, responsible for delivering a wide range of public services that support the UK’s economy and cultural life. Our work spans the administration of passports, citizenship, civil registration, and visas, as well as managing asylum applications, support and accommodation, along with resettlement and returns.</p><p>Asylum Support, Accommodation and Resettlement (ASAR) is responsible for accommodating and supporting asylum seekers as well as placing refugees and asylum-seeking children across the UK, in partnership with private sector accommodation providers, local authorities and other delivery partners through a number of arrangements. This area is a fast paced and politically sensitive environment.</p><p>The Estates &amp; Property team plays a vital role in enabling the Home Office to meet its statutory responsibilities by supporting the delivery of non-detained accommodation across the UK. We manage one of the most varied and complex estates in government, working in a fast-paced and operationally critical environment.</p><p>Our team provides specialist support services across asylum accommodation, including facilities management, health and safety, and fire safety. We are committed to developing our people, offering clear career pathways, structured learning and opportunities to build specialist expertise within a supportive and inclusive culture.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As Senior Facilities Management Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of hard and soft facilities management services across a regional portfolio of buildings. You will work closely with commercial partners and internal stakeholders to ensure properties are safe, compliant and well maintained — directly supporting the wellbeing of residents and the effective operation of essential public services.</p><p>This is an opportunity to make a visible difference, lead others and develop your career within one of the largest and most complex estates portfolios in the public sector.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As Senior Facilities Management Delivery Lead, you will:</p><ul><li>Ensure the provision of high-quality and consistent communication with key stakeholders, supporting and guiding team members to deliver clear, professional engagement.</li><li>Lead and manage the day-to-day performance of the regional FM team, ensuring the successful delivery of services across a changing portfolio of properties and maintaining a visible presence with a proactive local interface with hard and soft FM suppliers.</li><li>Support and direct the team to ensure the seamless resolution of day-to-day issues, including providing emergency call-out coordination where required.</li><li>Oversee and quality-assure management information produced by the team to support effective management of the estate and supplier performance.</li><li>Identify risks within service delivery and work with the team to implement mitigating actions, providing timely escalation where necessary to minimise business and operational risk.</li><li>Lead and support the team’s contribution to the planning and delivery of targets and objectives in order to meet Home Office Estates targets and priorities.</li><li>Represent and support the team through active attendance and participation in supplier contract performance meetings, as required.</li><li>Ensure the team undertakes effective audit, assurance and validation activities, drawing on reports from the Contracts Management team and physical inspections.</li></ul><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p><p>Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. </p><p><strong>Travel</strong></p><p>Due to the nature of the work, there will be some travel, with driving being a key requirement for this role.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p>We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li>Experience working in property or facilities management, with knowledge of asset management, maintenance, customer service and supplier management.</li><li>Proven experience managing external facilities management providers, covering both hard and soft services.</li><li>A commitment to professional development, with evidence of continued learning in property or facilities management.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.</li><li>The confidence to explain and support decisions clearly, using evidence and sound judgement.</li><li>An analytical approach, with the ability to interpret information from multiple sources to inform actions.</li><li>Leadership skills, with the ability to motivate others and drive high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Driving Licence</strong></p><p>Due to the nature of the work and/or the geographical area, driving is a key requirement for this role. Applicants must have a full valid UK manual/automatic driving licence. </p><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Have IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) level 5 or achieve within 24 months of appointment / Member of a relevant Facilities Management professional organisation (e.g. RICS, IWFM.)</li><li>Health and Safety qualification or willing to work towards within 24 months of appointment.</li></ul><h4>Licences</h4>Applicants must have a full valid UK manual/automatic driving licence.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Customer Focus</li><li>Application of Knowledge and Expertise</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>In addition to your salary, a career with the Home Office offers a range of benefits, including:</p><ul><li>A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.</li><li>In-year reward scheme for one-off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements.</li><li>25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service to 30 days.</li><li>Eight days of public holidays, plus one additional privilege day.</li><li> Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. </p><p>We will endeavour to conduct the selection process in line with the dates indicated below, but cannot guarantee that these will not, where necessary, be revised. </p><p>1. Application – by<strong> 2nd February 2026</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete: </p><ul><li> CV </li><li> Personal Statement (maximum 1000 words). </li></ul><p>Your CV should consist of your <strong>career history, qualifications and skills/experience</strong>, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will be scored against the experience required for the role as noted within the essential criteria.</p><p>The Personal Statement should be aligned to and demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience set out in the essential criteria, detailed in the job description.</p><p>For guidance and information on how to construct your application (CV, Personal Statement and Behaviours), you are encouraged to visit <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-write-your-cv/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a> website.</p><p>2. Sift – week commencing<strong> 9th February 2026</strong></p><p>The sift will be held on the Personal Statement and CV.</p><p>3. Interview – week commencing<strong> 2nd March 2026</strong></p><p>If you are successful at sift stage, you will be invited to an interview that will be Technical Skills based questions / Behaviours based questions.</p><p>The interview will take place via <strong>Microsoft Teams</strong>.</p><p>For guidance on the Technical skills, please refer to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-property-profession-career-framework--2" target="_blank">Government Property Profession Career Framework</a>. </p><p>For guidance and information on what to expect and how to prepare for an interview, you are encouraged to visit <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/assessments-and-interviews/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a>.</p><p><strong>Problems during the application process </strong></p><p>If you experience problems accessing this advert, or you think you’ve made a mistake on an initial application, please contact <a href="mailto:hocandidates.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">hocandidates.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk,</a> including the vacancy reference, at least two working days before the vacancy closes. Further information can be found <a href="https://careers.homeoffice.gov.uk/applying#selection-problems" target="_blank">on our website</a>.</p><p>Do not create or attempt to submit another application, online test or use a different Civil Service Jobs account to proceed as this would be in violation of the candidate declaration.</p><p>You will only be able to select a single location preference so please ensure this is a location that you are prepared to travel to. If you are offered a role at your preferred location and you decline, your application will be withdrawn. </p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made. There is no guarantee that being held on a reserve list will lead to a job offer. Further information can be found <a href="https://careers.homeoffice.gov.uk/reserve-lists" target="_blank">on our website.</a></p><p>All Civil Servants are expected to comply with <a href="https://careers.homeoffice.gov.uk/how-we-work" target="_blank">the Civil Service Code</a>, and its core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. </p><p><strong>Additional Security Checks </strong></p><p>As well as successfully obtaining <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">UK Security Vetting clearance</a>, candidates will be subject to a range of additional checks. The range of checks carried out will depend on whether you are a current Home Office employee, existing civil servant or an external new entrant as well as the role requirements. The level of Criminal Record Check required for this role is Basic Further details are included in the Notes to Candidates. </p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. </p><p>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><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is 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><ul><li>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li></ul><ul><li>Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional</li></ul><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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 : <a href="mailto:horccampaignteamhmpoandukvi@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">horccampaignteamhmpoandukvi@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:horccampaignteamhmpoandukvi@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">horccampaignteamhmpoandukvi@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, then contact the Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a>. 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Home Office

Senior Facilities Management Delivery Lead (North)

Department for Work and Pensions

Deputy Legionella & Water Hygiene Subject Matter Expert

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is a new arm’s-length body set up, at unprecedented pace, to administer compensation to people whose lives have been impacted by the infected blood scandal.</p><p>IBCA will ensure payment is made in recognition of the wrongs experienced by those who have been infected by HIV, Hepatitis B or C, as well as those who love and care for them. They have been frustrated and distressed by the delays in achieving proper recognition, and we must help put this right.</p><p>We are committed to putting the infected and affected blood community at the centre of every decision we make and every step we take to build our organisation to deliver compensation payments. </p><p><strong>IBCA employees will be public servants. If successful in this role you will be appointed directly into IBCA, on IBCA terms and conditions as a public servant.</strong></p><p><strong>Successful applicants will join the Civil Service Pension Scheme.</strong></p><p>Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be operational for a period of approximately 5 to 7 years. When IBCA’s work begins to wind down, IBCA employees will receive support and practical guidance to find a new role, whether in the Civil Service, another Arms Length Body (ALB), or an external employer.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Grade 7 Estates Manager is a critical leadership role within the Infected Blood Compensation Authority's (IBCA) Commercial department. You will be<br>responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of all Hard and Soft Facilities Management (FM) services across the IBCA's multi-site estate, focusing immediately on key locations in Glasgow and Newcastle. A crucial initial focus will be to lead and successfully execute imminent office relocation projects in both sites, ensuring statutory compliance, value for money, and seamless business continuity. This role requires expert commercial acumen, project management skills, and demonstrable experience in managing large FM contracts and budgets within a sensitive public sector environment, reporting to the Grade 6 Head of Estates and Facilities Management.</p><p>The Estates Manager will be responsible for the professional and strategic delivery of all facilities management (FM) services across the Infected Blood<br>Compensation Authority's estate, primarily covering sites in Glasgow and Newcastle.</p><p>Operating within a sensitive and high-profile environment, the post-holder will ensure the IBCA estate provides a safe, secure, compliant, and compassionate<br>working environment that enables staff to focus on delivering the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. A key and immediate focus will be to lead and manage critical office move projects in both locations, ensuring seamless business continuity and achieving value for money.</p><p>This is a senior operational role requiring expert technical knowledge, exceptional contract management skills, the ability to balance commercial interests and influence senior stakeholders. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><em><strong>Estates Strategy and Project Management (Site Moves)</strong></em></p><ul><li>Lead and manage all aspects of imminent office moves in the Newcastle and Glasgow sites, including planning, scheduling, budget control, and coordination<br>of all relevant contractors (e.g., removals, IT, fit-out);</li><li>Act as the intelligent client for all property-related projects, ensuring all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required regulatory and business standards;</li><li>Contribute to the IBCA's longer-term Estates Strategy, providing expert advice on space planning, utilisation, futureproofing, and sustainability (Net Zero targets).</li></ul><p><em><strong>Facilities &amp; Operations Management</strong></em></p><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day delivery of all hard and soft FM services (e.g., building maintenance, mechanical and electrical, cleaning, security, catering, waste management, mail) across the multi-site estate;</li><li>Ensure all IBCA premises are fully compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Health &amp; Safety (H&amp;S), fire safety, disability access, and building regulations;</li><li>Manage the allocation and utilisation of office space efficiently to meet operational needs, including overseeing desk booking systems and hybrid working arrangements;</li><li>Respond as the senior escalation point for urgent facilities issues and business continuity incidents.</li></ul><p><em><strong>Commercial and Contract Management</strong></em></p><ul><li>Manage the performance of key outsourced FM service providers and contractors, ensuring agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are consistently met, and services represent optimal value for money;</li><li>Take responsibility for significant delegated budgets, providing accurate forecasting, managing expenditure, and seeking opportunities for costefficiency;</li><li>Lead minor procurement exercises, drafting specifications, evaluating tenders, and negotiating contracts for facilities-related goods and services;</li><li>Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Governance;</li><li>Report regularly to the Grade 6 Head of Estates and the Deputy Director Commercial and Estates, providing clear, concise updates on operational<br>status, risks (including asset register maintenance), and performance;</li><li>Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all internal stakeholders (e.g., IT, Security, HR, Finance) and external partners (e.g., landlords, contractors, and local authorities);</li><li>Embed the IBCA’s core principles (Integrity, Compassion, Candour, Transparency, Fairness, Efficiency, Propriety) into the delivery of all FM services, ensuring a trauma-informed approach to the physical environment.</li></ul><p><em><strong>Sustainability</strong></em></p><ul><li>Develop and implement sustainability initiatives (energy efficiency, waste reduction, water management, etc) to improve the organisation's ESG performance.</li><li>Coordinate with all stakeholders, partners and suppliers to promote and integrate sustainable practices into our organisation and to report on sustainability outcomes.</li><li>Educate IBCA staff on sustainable practices and develop and deliver training sessions to promote awareness and any new practices.</li><li>Report on sustainability performance and implement improvements. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><em>Essential criteria</em></p><ul><li><em><strong>Facilities Management Expertise:</strong></em> Significant experience operating as a Facilities Manager for a multi-site public or private sector organisation, covering both hard and soft services.</li><li><em><strong>Project Management:</strong></em> Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, time-critical projects, particularly office relocation/site exit and entry projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.</li><li><em><strong>Commercial &amp; Financial Acumen:</strong></em> Demonstrable experience in managing high-value FM contracts, leading negotiations, managing large budgets, and achieving commercial efficiencies (Value for Money).</li><li><em><strong>Compliance and H&amp;S:</strong></em> Detailed working knowledge of UK Health &amp; Safety legislation (e.g., CDM, Fire Safety, Asbestos) and statutory compliance requirements for property management.</li><li><em><strong>Sustainable Estates Management:</strong></em> Evidence of leading and embedding sustainability strategies (e.g., Net Zero, energy efficiency) across a multi-site estate, utilising data to drive measurable performance improvements and compliance with environmental standards.</li></ul><p><em>Qualifications (Desirable)</em></p><ul><li>A professional qualification in Facilities Management (e.g., BIFM/IWFM Level 4 or higher).<br>A recognised Health &amp; Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH or IOSH).</li></ul><p>We welcome applications from candidates who do not hold these specific qualifications but can demonstrate relevant experience in an Estates Manager<br>role or equivalent.</p><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><p>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.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £58,655, Infected Blood Compensation Authority contributes £16,992 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>Premium allowance paid monthly after probation </li><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A<a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank"> Civil Service Pension</a> which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%</li><li>32.5 days of paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays</li><li>Family friendly policies to support you and your everyday responsibilities</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, up to 12 months shared parental leave</li></ul><p>Recent changes in skilled worker visa eligibility mean that a Skilled Worker must have a job offer in an eligible skilled occupation from a Home Office-approved sponsor. From 22 July 2025, the job must normally be skilled to level 6 (graduate level) on the Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland, or the equivalent level in Wales or Scotland, or be included on either the Immigration Salary List or the Temporary Shortage List. Please be aware that if the role is not eligible for a skilled worker visa that we will be unable to provide sponsorship. </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.<p>As part of your application you will be required to provide a CV setting out your career history and qualifications highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role.</p><p>You will also be required to provide a Statement of Suitability (1250 words max.)</p><p>Please use your statement of suitability to explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria in the person specification section of the job advert.</p><p>Your CV and Statement of Suitability will be assessed against the essential criteria listed in the <em>'Person Specification'</em> section of the job advert.</p><p>Should you be successful at sift, you will be invited to attend an interview where you will be assessed on experience, behaviours and strengths.</p><p><strong>Expected timeline (subject to change)</strong></p><p>Expected sift date – 16th February 2025<br>Expected interview date/s – 23rd February 2025<br>Interview location - 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><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><ul><li>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:IBCA.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">IBCA.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </li><li>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</li></ul><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to IBCA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. 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>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>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 IBCA if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</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>PLEASE NOTE: IBCA employees are public servants, therefore the Civil Service Nationality Rules (CSNR) do not apply. Candidates who do not meet the CSNR are welcome to apply and applications will not be rejected: successful candidates however will be subject to a Right to Work check to work within the UK.</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : IBCA Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:ibca.recruitment@ibca.org.uk" target="_blank">ibca.recruitment@ibca.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:IBCA.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">IBCA.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at <a href="mailto:IBCA.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">IBCA.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NzEmdmVyaWZ5PTM1MjE0OGFiMjI3NWUwZjU2Y2JjOTMwMGFkMTVhMTQz" target="_blank">Employee Offer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1851kB)

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