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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The SIA is the organisation responsible for the regulation of private security. It is an independent, arm’s length body (ALB) of the Home Office, reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The SIA’s purpose Is protecting the public through effective regulation of the private security industry and working with partners to raise standards across the sector. Its regulatory remit covers the whole of the United Kingdom. </p><p>The SIA has two main duties: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry and the management of a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria. </p><p>SIA licensing covers security operatives who are in guarding, door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, and public space surveillance using CCTV, vehicle immobilisation (in Northern Ireland) and key holding. Licensing ensures that private security operatives are fit and proper persons who are properly trained and qualified to do their job. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Are you looking to build or progress your career in financial accounting within a high-profile public body with a real sense of purpose? </p><p>The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Financial Accountant to join our finance team and support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, audit preparation and core finance operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management. </p><p>In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider organisation to ensure accurate financial records, robust controls and compliance with government financial guidance. You will support the preparation of annual accounts and audit packs, assist with accounting queries, help maintain policies and controls, and contribute to the smooth running of end-to-end AP and AR processes. </p><p>You will also be involved in monitoring daily cash flows, supporting parliamentary and FOI responses, and helping to drive continuous improvement in systems and financial processes. </p><p>If you have experience in financial reporting, a good understanding of accounting controls and public sector standards, and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems, we would love to hear from you. </p><p>Apply now and develop your finance career in an organisation that protects the public every day. </p><p><strong>Due to business requirements, this role is only available full-time.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li> Experience in financial reporting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.</li><li> Strong understanding of financial controls and public sector standards.</li><li> Ability to interpret, explain and present financial information.</li><li> Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li> Competent user if excel and financial systems.</li><li> Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant qualification in finance or accounting (AAT, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI) or a willingness to study.</li><li>Experience of supporting audit processes.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,901, Security Industry Authority contributes £11,849 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>A welcoming and innovative work environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Continued support and development opportunities. </li></ul><ul><li>Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications. </li></ul><ul><li>Flexible working arrangements. </li></ul><ul><li>Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days. </li></ul><ul><li>A variety of discounts including Gymflex. </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Pension Scheme – employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%. </li></ul><p><strong>Office attendance</strong></p><p>Hybrid working may be available for this role.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Please note: SIA does not utilise success profiles at interview stage.</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 500-word personal statement. Further details around guidance for this is listed on the application form. If you fail to submit all aspects of the application before the deadline of 8th February 2026, your application will be withdrawn. </p><p>Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to outline why you believe you would be an ideal candidate for this role. Please highlight your relevant skills, experience and achievements that align with the essential job requirements. </p><p>To help us assess your suitability for the role, please complete the CV incorporated into the application form by providing as much information as possible about your previous work experience and achievements. </p><p>Should we receive a large number of applications, they will be sifted on personal statement only. </p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview. </p><p>Interview details will be provided to successful candidates prior to their interview taking place. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Process:</strong></p><p>Sift will take place from 9th February 2026</p><p>Interviews will be held on 24th February 2026</p><p>Interviews will be held in person at our London office (travel reimbursements for Manchester-based applicants will be arranged).</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for a maximum of 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.</p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p><strong>Visa sponsorship</strong></p><p>We do not sponsor individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas.</p><p>If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to bring documentation for the purposes of establishing your identity.</p><p>You will need to meet the nationality requirements for this role and obtain the necessary security clearance to take it up. </p><p>For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. </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:sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">sia.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>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>Criminal Record Check</strong></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. 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>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.<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 : SIA Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@sia.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@sia.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Complaints should be submitted to <a href="mailto:recruitment@sia.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sia.gov.uk</a>. If, after investigation by the SIA, the complainant remains dissatisfied, they may bring their complaint to the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwMDMmdmVyaWZ5PTAwNDE0MmM3ODdjNDA3ZjgzYTQxMjkwOGI5ZjZkMTUzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MTI1LWNhYWFiOTc2MDhhNDZiMTgxMjM3MGIyNTQ4MTg3ZDM0Nzg4ZjU2NjM=" target="_blank">Financial Accountant Role Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 164kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwMDQmdmVyaWZ5PWI0ZWIyMzAxZDEzMDNlODZjZWE0MzcwMDlhZTczZTgwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MTI1LWNhYWFiOTc2MDhhNDZiMTgxMjM3MGIyNTQ4MTg3ZDM0Nzg4ZjU2NjM=" target="_blank">2025-11-17 Pre-employment Checking - Document Requirements (V17) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 231kB)

Security Industry Authority

Financial Accountant

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The SIA is the organisation responsible for the regulation of private security. It is an independent, arm’s length body (ALB) of the Home Office, reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The SIA’s purpose Is protecting the public through effective regulation of the private security industry and working with partners to raise standards across the sector. Its regulatory remit covers the whole of the United Kingdom. </p><p>The SIA has two main duties: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry and the management of a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria. </p><p>SIA licensing covers security operatives who are in guarding, door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, and public space surveillance using CCTV, vehicle immobilisation (in Northern Ireland) and key holding. Licensing ensures that private security operatives are fit and proper persons who are properly trained and qualified to do their job. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career and play a pivotal role in a high-profile public body? <br>The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to join our finance team and help strengthen financial insight, governance and performance across the organisation. </p><p>In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders, budget holders and operational teams to ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting and high-quality decision support. You will take a lead role in month-end processes, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis, helping stakeholders clearly understand their financial position and risks. </p><p>You will provide expert guidance on financial matters, contribute to business planning and organisational projects, and play an active part in improving financial systems, processes and reporting. Your work will directly support the SIA’s mission to improve public safety by regulating the private security industry – making this a role with genuine purpose and impact. </p><p>If you have strong analytical skills, experience in financial reporting and business partnering, and the confidence to work collaboratively across teams, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape a forward-looking finance function where your insight really makes a difference. </p><p><strong>Due to business requirements, this role is only available full-time.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li> Experience of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Experience with month end processes.</li><li>Ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Working knowledge of excel or financial systems.</li><li>Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant qualification in finance or accounting (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI) or a willingness to study.</li><li>Experience in the public sector or similar environment.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,901, Security Industry Authority contributes £11,849 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>A welcoming and innovative work environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Continued support and development opportunities. </li></ul><ul><li>Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications. </li></ul><ul><li>Flexible working arrangements. </li></ul><ul><li>Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days. </li></ul><ul><li>A variety of discounts including Gymflex. </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Pension Scheme – employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%. </li></ul><p><strong>Office attendance</strong></p><p>Hybrid working may be available for this role.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Please note: SIA does not utilise success profiles at interview stage.</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 500-word personal statement. Further details around guidance for this is listed on the application form. If you fail to submit all aspects of the application before the deadline of 8th February 2026, your application will be withdrawn. </p><p>Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to outline why you believe you would be an ideal candidate for this role. Please highlight your relevant skills, experience and achievements that align with the essential job requirements. </p><p>To help us assess your suitability for the role, please complete the CV incorporated into the application form by providing as much information as possible about your previous work experience and achievements. </p><p>Should we receive a large number of applications, they will be sifted on personal statement only. </p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview. </p><p>Interview details will be provided to successful candidates prior to their interview taking place. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Process:</strong></p><p>Sift will take place from 9th February 2026</p><p>Interviews will be held on 24th February 2026</p><p>Interviews will be held in person at our London office (travel reimbursements for Manchester-based applicants will be arranged).</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for a maximum of 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.</p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p><strong>Visa sponsorship</strong></p><p>We do not sponsor individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas.</p><p>If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to bring documentation for the purposes of establishing your identity.</p><p>You will need to meet the nationality requirements for this role and obtain the necessary security clearance to take it up. </p><p>For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. </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:sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">sia.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>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>Criminal Record Check</strong></p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Serviceon 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>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.<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 : SIA Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@sia.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@sia.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:SIA.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">SIA.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Complaints should be submitted to <a href="mailto:recruitment@sia.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sia.gov.uk</a> . If, after investigation by the SIA, the complainant remains dissatisfied, they may bring their complaint to the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwMDUmdmVyaWZ5PTZlNTE3NDVkOTI1ZDkwYjA4Njk2MDUyNjlmOTk3Y2Q4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MTIxLTAxNzU4OTAwZjYwZjlhMTM5NjlkM2Q0ZTIyYmYyOTkwY2ZiM2U3MTM=" target="_blank">2025-11-17 Pre-employment Checking - Document Requirements (V17) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 231kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwMDYmdmVyaWZ5PWNiYzk3YjBlNjc3NjMwOGE2MDZiZGY4MjI2YjZiZGUyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MTIxLTAxNzU4OTAwZjYwZjlhMTM5NjlkM2Q0ZTIyYmYyOTkwY2ZiM2U3MTM=" target="_blank">Management Accountant Role Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 163kB)

Management Accountant

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) </strong></p><p>This is an incredibly exciting time to join the DDaT team at DCMS, as we strive to collaborate across the department to deliver secure, user-centred services that drive smarter working, innovation and efficiency. We are transforming DCMS to meet the demands of an agile, delivery-focused department leading on some of the highest priority work for the government’s agenda to drive growth, enrich lives and level-up society. </p><p>Our plans include critical investment in our corporate systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose and reducing the manual input required. Equally, there is ongoing development of the way the department delivers its policy outcomes via digital and data services, using AI where needed to maximise the value these can bring to users in the department or throughout the society we serve. </p><p>We want to transform how we solve policy challenges by having user centred design and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams at the heart of what we do. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for an experienced Finance &amp; Operations SEO to support the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Directorate. </p><p>The post holder will provide a trusted, single point of contact between the Directorate, department corporate functions (including Finance and HR) and the business, developing a thorough understanding of the business to support delivery of departmental priorities and drive value-for-money thinking in all of our work.</p><p>Working closely with teams across the Directorate and with our Finance Business Partner, the post-holder will undertake day-to-day work to manage the Directorate’s budgets, including liaising with stakeholders, forecasting, and feeding into regular wider finance reporting and planning cycles, including Spending Reviews and Business Planning. You will liaise with the directorate and with HR on workforce forecasting and reporting. You will coordinate the directorate risk reporting process.</p><p>You will be expected to keep on top of emerging issues and priorities, translating these into action where required, and helping to drive good financial control and compliance across the directorate. You will be expected to be agile and adaptable in the work you deliver, willing to contribute as required to a small central team within the Directorate.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:</p><p><strong>Essential requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Recent and relevant finance management skills </li><li>Stakeholder management and experience working with senior stakeholders</li><li>Ability to form excellent relationships within the team and the wider department</li><li>Experience of overseeing budgets, purchase to payment, and regular financial reporting</li><li>Experience of working on internal business planning and financial cycles</li><li>Willingness to flex and contribute as required to a small central team.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Recent experience of workforce planning </li><li>Working knowledge of Managing Public Money and central government accounting and budgeting rules</li><li>Part Qualified or Fully Qualified CCAB / CIMA member; or actively working towards your qualification</li></ul><p>We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Thembi Songo, and will take place on: 14.00 - 14.45 on Tuesday 27 January</p><p>The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.</p><p>Please register your interest by filling out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftRLWShOC3VviRSHcx76uZBRw6YIYq8BjjkihVAYIEcG7Odg/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=112245874729631656728" target="_blank">Registration form</a> by 3pm the day before the session is due to take place and you will be sent an invitation. Invites will only be sent after this deadline has passed. Please note that the session will not be recorded and will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to <a href="mailto:recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk</a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,565, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes £12,041 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>DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:</p><ul><li>Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home</li><li>26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years’ service</li><li>A <a href="https://service.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dafd0441cc28ff6710e84b08f&amp;id=098624fb08&amp;e=cbad526c8a" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice</li><li>3 days of paid volunteering leave</li><li>Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave</li><li>Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year</li><li>Occupational sick pay</li><li>Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice</li><li>Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks</li><li>Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work</li><li>Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!</li></ul><p>Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.</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>To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-experience" target="_blank">experience success profile</a>: </p><ul><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on the Civil Service Jobs application form.<br><br></li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability </strong>(max 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates. </li></ul><p>For the shortlist, we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application.</p><p>In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.</p><p>For support in writing your application and interviewing, please refer to the ‘Application and Interview Guidance’ document attached to the job advert.</p><p>The interview process will assess <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank">behaviours</a>, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-strengths" target="_blank">strengths </a>and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-experience" target="_blank">experience</a>.</p><p>The behaviours to be tested at interview are:</p><ul><li>Working together</li><li>Delivering at pace</li><li>Making effective decisions</li></ul><p>You will not be made aware of the strengths being assessed prior to your interview. </p><p>Your interview will take place remotely via GoogleMeets. </p><p>For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>If the vacancy is offered as FTA/Loan, existing Civil Servants must join on a Loan basis only. Prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.</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 Department for Culture, Media and Sport 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>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p>DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the ‘Candidate Information Pack’ attached.</p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. </p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. 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 Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process.</p><p>In order to request an adjustment, please:</p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on 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 a verbal test rather than a written one. </p><p>Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:dcmsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dcmsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</p><p><strong>Accessibility</strong></p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert.</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.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Thembi Songo</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:thembi.songo@dcms.gov.uk" target="_blank">thembi.songo@dcms.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dcmsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dcmsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.<br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilserv…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwNjMmdmVyaWZ5PWMxZDY5M2I4OGVjZjg3ODkxMTk3NDYzZDY5OTZiY2Q4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM2ODQ3LTMwOWU0YWNjYWE2MmE3YTEzZmJhN2I2NmMyOWM5ZTQzOTUxODI5OTQ=" target="_blank">445067 - Candidate Information Pack - DDaT Operations &amp; Finance Lead Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 6801kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwNjQmdmVyaWZ5PTI0ZDJkZTdhZjI2ZTk4YjA1MTUwYjhkNWRlYTMyMDU4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM2ODQ3LTMwOWU0YWNjYWE2MmE3YTEzZmJhN2I2NmMyOWM5ZTQzOTUxODI5OTQ=" target="_blank">DCMS Application &amp; Interview Guidance for Candidates Aug 23 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 67kB)

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Finance & Operations, DDaT

<p><strong>Principal Finance Officer</strong></p><p><strong>37 hours per week, permanent</strong></p><p><strong>HBC11 £51,356-£54,495 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p><p>Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.</p><p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p><p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p><p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p><p>The Financial Management function supports a wide range of operational departments across the Council. You will be involved in the full range of activities across the annual financial cycle from setting budgets, monitoring the budget outturn position to closing down accounts at financial year-end. You will be well supported from all levels but also given the chance to be creative and innovative to problem solving and improving processes.</p><p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p><p>As Principal Finance Officer, you will have overall responsibility for overseeing and managing a highly professional and experienced Corporate Finance Team, which is responsible for a wide range of key strategic financial functions across the Council, including:</p><ul><li>Preparation of the year-end financial accounts</li><li>Managing the Council’s budget-setting process and producing and monitoring the Medium Term Financial Strategy</li><li>Preparation and ongoing monitoring of the Capital Programme</li><li>Managing the Council’s Treasury Management Function</li><li>Budget monitoring for a number of service areas within Environment &amp; Regeneration and the Chief Executive’s Directorate</li><li>Monitoring and management of the Council’s Collection Fund</li><li>Oversight of the Council’s VAT requirements</li></ul><p>We are seeking an experienced Corporate Finance professional who is looking to work at a high level dealing with all strategic finance areas from Budget Setting to playing a lead role in the production of the Statement of Accounts. You will also be the lead contact with our external auditors. In addition, you will lead the Treasury Management function, with responsibility for all Council borrowing and lending activity, and will oversee the effective management of the Council’s Collection Fund.</p><p>In applying for the role you will be a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with experience in local government finance, and have a sound understanding of the legislation and statutory guidance that underpin the requirements of the Job Profile. You will also have excellent report writing &amp; presentation skills, be highly organised, confident in dealing with colleagues at all levels and be able to plan and prioritise your work.</p><p>The role operates on a hybrid working basis, with a requirement to attend the office at DCBL Stadium at least two days per week.</p><p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p><p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p><ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Essential Monthly Car User Allowance</li></ul><p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p><p>At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Matt Guest (<a href="mailto:matt.guest@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">matt.guest@halton.gov.uk</a>)</p><p>Interviews will take place on Monday 9th February 2026</p><p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.</p><p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Principal Finance Officer

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<p>Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.</p>



<p>The Governing Body of this small, vibrant school are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly organised School Bursar for 11 hours a week, to join our team and start as soon as possible. This is a key role in managing the school’s financial operations and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p>
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<li>Managing the school’s budget and financial planning.</li>
<li>Overseeing payroll and procurement processes.</li>
<li>Maintaining accurate financial records and producing reports for the Headteacher and Governors.</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements.</li>
<li>Liaising with external agencies, suppliers, and auditors.</li>
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<p>The right candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to: work well in a team; apply their own initiative; and be efficient. &nbsp;</p>
<p>The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team, who work well together within a strong Christian ethos.</p>
<p>Visits to the school are recommended. Please contact the school office Tel 01829 250285 <a href="mailto:admin@shocklachoviatt.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@shocklachoviatt.cheshire.sch.uk</a> to confirm that you will be able to visit on Thursday 22nd January at 2pm or to book an alternative time.</p>
<p>Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe and the successful candidate will have responsibility, as part of our team, for safeguarding children. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust, and is, therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note: It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity.</p>

Bursar - Primary School

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As Planning, Finance, and Procurement Division (PFPD), our core activities are critical to the effective and efficient way that HSE delivers its strategic objectives. We are the custodian of the system of internal control and ensure effective governance processes are in place. At the same time, we drive the planning processes to ensure we can deliver our regulatory activity with an agreed financial budget and with appropriate mechanisms to monitor and analyse performance against these targets.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the PFPD Finance function. HSE’s BSR (Building Safety Regulator) division is set to become its own ALB (Arm’s Length Body) with HSE providing accountancy services. You will work within Central Finance, leading a small team alongside the Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting supporting BSR’s audit, the production of the Annual Report and Accounts and other key financial processes, providing advice to both senior colleagues and Finance Business Partners. This role provides an excellent opportunity for development, that could lead to progression within PFPD/HSE or the wider Government Finance Community.</p><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p><p>Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week. </p><p>Your time in the office will involve training, coaching and working closely with Central Finance colleagues during key points of the financial calendar. Therefore, there is the expectation that you will spend 40%-60% of the week in our Bootle office.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As Senior Financial Accountant you will support the Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting along with senior colleagues</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide advice on a range of accounting and reporting issues such as balance sheet queries, VAT, fixed assets and bad debt, ensuring BSR complies with HMT's Consolidated Budgeting guidance and adheres to Managing Public Money</li><li>Across a typical month, you will initially focus on production of monthly financial accounts, ensuring all key financial statements and supporting notes are free from material error</li><li>Lead and coordinate the production of BSR’s balance sheet reconciliations, liaising closely with Finance Business Partners to drive the process to deadline, prioritising areas of materiality and volatility such as accrued and deferred income</li><li>Play a central role in assisting with detailed financial statement reviews to provide Finance and Senior Leaders with high quality information on which to base decisions</li><li>Play a crucial role as BSR’s audit liaison with NAO, enabling the timely production of our Annual Report and Accounts</li><li>Take the lead with BSR’s fixed asset register, ensuring it is up to date and accurate with asset additions, adjustments and disposals captured in a timely manner</li><li>You will be supported by the wider finance team and have direct line management of a part-qualified finance professional or trainee, who you will lead, providing support and direction and ensuring they adopt a culture of continuous improvement</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential skills and criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication, analytical and decision-making skills which allow you to operate effectively with stakeholders</li><li>Experience of operating in a dynamic finance environment working to tight deadlines</li><li>Experience of line managing a team through a period of change and delegating work effectively</li><li>Experience of producing high quality audit evidence</li><li>Advanced skills in the use of primarily Excel or other Financial Modelling/Analysis products</li><li>Motivation to develop your experience and career which we can support through exposure to the broad variety of training and finance matters that we encounter</li></ul><br><h4>Qualifications</h4>Fully Qualified with CCAB or CIMA or part qualified and actively studying towards a full qualification.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><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>Proficiency in MS Excel</li><li>Double-entry bookkeeping</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,686, Health and Safety Executive contributes £13,814 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></ul><p><strong>We invest in our people with;</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Access to the highly competitive <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Scheme</a> to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector</li><li>Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career</li><li>Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture</li><li>25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave</li><li>Parental leave benefits</li><li>As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards, and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed</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><strong>Application Information</strong></p><p>As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, experience, and qualifications. <strong>Please note this CV will be for information purposes only and will not be scored.</strong></p><p>You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 1000 words which demonstrates how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert.</p><p>You will also be asked to complete a 250 word write up on the lead behaviour <strong>'Managing A Quality Service'</strong></p><p><strong>Application Guidance</strong></p><p>Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/ </a></p><p><strong>Sift Information </strong></p><p>The sift will take place from 2nd February when you will be assessed against your Personal Statement and the Lead Behaviour.</p><p>Please note: In the event of a high number of applications we will sift first on the Lead Behaviour. Only if meeting the pass mark for the Lead Behaviour will we then score the Personal Statement.</p><p><strong>Interview Information</strong></p><p>Interviews will take place from 16th February in person at HSE Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle L20 7HS, when you will be assessed against the behaviours and technical skills detailed within the job advert.</p><p>Please note that sift and interview dates may change based on panel availability.</p><p><strong>Sponsorship </strong></p><p>This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.</p><p>Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply. </p><p>HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.</p><p>From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment<strong>. </strong>If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box <a href="mailto:internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK</a></p><p>It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document. </p><p>Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.</p><p>HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.</p><p>If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a></p><p>If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.</p><p>Any move to HSE 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 <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further;<br>Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.</p><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Joe McQuade</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:joseph.mcquade@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">joseph.mcquade@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a> or by writing to HSE at the following address: <br>HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. 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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Job title:</strong> Finance Manager - Grants</p><p><strong>A bit about us:</strong></p><p>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;</p><p>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</p><p>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><p>As a Finance Manager (Grants), you will be responsible for the co-ordination of grants across the Council, providing high-quality technical financial advice and guidance to finance colleagues and senior management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administration of grants ensuring that grant income is account for correctly</li><li>Management of grant claims and submissions to enable them to be certified by the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with Internal Audit and Finance to ensure appropriate controls are in place to ensure good governance of grants</li><li>Maintenance of the grants database ensuring all grants a captured and that data is accurate and up to date</li><li>Ensuring the grants database is functionally sound to be able to maintain appropriate records</li><li>Compiling responses to corporate queries in respect of grants</li><li>Overseeing use of external grant portals</li><li>Retention of documents relating to new grant claims&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Current membership of CCAB/CIMA, with evidence of continued professional development</li><li>Proven experience in grant administration within a local authority</li><li>Collaborative approach, working effectively across the Council to support the implementation of the Council Plan</li><li>Commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council</li></ul><p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Next steps:</strong></p><p><strong>Closing date</strong>: midnight on Thursday 5th February 2026<br><strong>Shortlisting date:</strong> w/c Monday 9th February 2026<br><strong>Interview date:</strong> w/c 16th february 2026<br><strong>Interview type</strong>: Face to face</p><p>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</p><p>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Fiona Marsh via <a href="mailto:fiona.marsh@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">fiona.marsh@liverpool.gov.uk</a></p><p>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.</p><p>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.</p><p>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.</p>

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Finance Manager - Grants

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you a natural communicator with the ability to tailor your communication approach to suit your audience? Are you able to build strong relationships that will enable you to influence and challenge at all levels?</p><p>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Finance Advisor to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and we'd love to hear from you!</p><p>Strategic Finance Remediation is a small, high-performing team within the Buildings Fire and Resilience Group, leading one of the government’s most critical programmes: fixing unsafe cladding and making homes safe for thousands of residents. Our team embeds strong financial management across the remediation portfolio, enabling effective long-term planning and ensuring decisions are robust and evidence-based.</p><p>We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us to help us deliver a multi-billion pound portfolio that truly impacts lives. This is not a conventional finance role, you will need to combine numerical expertise with strong written and communication skills, and thrive in a fast moving, ambiguous environment. Some tasks are structured, but many are not, so agility is important, as often you will be pivoting between tasks such as management reporting, drafting ministerial papers, and engaging with key stakeholders such as HM Treasury and Homes England. Energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work at pace to help resolve real world issues are just as important as technical ability. You will join and be supported by a small, friendly, and collaborative team that works closely together to deliver results. This role reports directly to the Head of Strategic Finance.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Strategic Finance Advisor your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Consolidate a range of financial datasets to produce both in-year and multi-year insights at portfolio level. Utilising this data to prepare reports and narrative for relevant Boards, delivering timely insights that articulate the financial narrative and support informed decision making.</li><li>Contribute to robust financial forecasting and commitment planning at portfolio level, ensuring projections align with departmental budget priorities and fiscal rules.</li><li>Manage ad hoc financial returns, including quarterly Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) returns to National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).</li><li>Champion continuous improvement in financial management by designing efficient reporting processes and driving the consolidation of budgets and business planning at the portfolio level.</li><li>Prepare high quality briefings for senior leaders and Ministers, supporting strategic finance discussions and decisions.</li><li>Lead responses to ad hoc enquiries, including Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests, delivering timely and accurate solutions.</li><li>Provide strategic finance expertise into key projects within the portfolio to ensure decisions are financially sound and adhere to robust governance standards. For example supporting the development and refresh of key remediation business cases, including the Remediation Full Business Case as required, maintaining alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards.</li><li>Build strong collaborative relationships across the remediation portfolio working closely with delivery teams, strategy, performance, policy, and finance colleagues to drive alignment and support business objectives.</li><li>Maintain a comprehensive team directory, ensuring accuracy and a clear audit trail of key financial figures for transparency and accountability.</li><li>Provide flexible support across the strategic finance team, deputising for colleagues as required and covering absences. Take ownership of ad hoc duties within the wider team to ensure continuity and delivery of priorities.</li></ul><p><br><br></p><h4>Person specification</h4><br><ul><li>Interest in Strategic Finance - Have a strong interest in strategic financial management.</li><li>Strategic Advisory Experience – Proven ability to provide high-level advice and analysis on financial impact, performance, and risk to senior stakeholders. Able to act as a critical friend, constructively challenging financial management and delivery where appropriate.</li><li>Numerical and Analytical Skills – Highly numerate with experience in interpreting and presenting complex financial data clearly and effectively and tailored to different audiences.</li><li>Excellent Communication Skills – Strong written and verbal skills, capable of producing clear, impactful briefings and reports for Ministers and senior officials, and contributing key messages across a range of materials for diverse audiences.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders, using diplomacy, problem solving, and a proactive “can-do” approach.</li><li>Independent and Proactive Working – Able to work confidently and passionately on high profile areas, ensuring timely and high quality delivery of outputs.</li><li>Adaptability and Resilience – Comfortable working at pace, managing competing priorities and shifting deliverables in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Motivation and Learning Agility – Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly. Embraces new technologies, including AI enabled tools, to enhance communication, collaboration, and insight generation across teams.</li></ul><br><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,890, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,135 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><br><p>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information. </p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link. </p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading. </p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p>Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page </p><p>In your CV and covering letter, please include: <br>a. why you are interested in the role; <br>b. how you meet the essential skills and experience required </p><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Seeing The Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to prepare a written exercise - further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 02/02. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 16/02 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p></p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Claire Shakespeare</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Claire.shakespeare@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.shakespeare@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br>

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Strategic Finance Advisor

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<p><strong>We are St Helens Council</strong></p><p>Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.</p><p>Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Making a Difference</strong></p><p>Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a></p><p><strong>Roles That Matter</strong></p><p>St. Helens Council is looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Business Support Team supporting the Children's Social Care Teams.</p><p>We are recruiting a full time Finance Administration Officer to provide financial support for the Children’s Social Care Service and service providers, ensuring the maintenance of financial records and timely processing of payments for Children’s Services. </p><p>You must have the ability to work within allocated timescales and will be expected to provide office cover within the team along with other colleagues. You must also have a proven ability to work under pressure in a team environment, possessing ability to use your own initiative.</p><p>The successful applicants will have:</p><ul><li>Experience of working in a finance/administration section</li><li>Excellent IT Skills</li><li>Experience of financial procedures</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li></ul><p>For an informal discussion please ring Jack Dawson, Service Support Supervisor on 01744 671185</p><p><strong>We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.</strong></p>Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.<br><b>Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below!</b><strong>Equality &amp; Diversity</strong><br>St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, and our commitment to inclusion. St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.<p><br></p><h1><strong>Benefits That Make A Real Difference To Our Employees</strong></h1><p>When you choose to work for St Helens Council you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards to support you and your family. Find out more here <strong><a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits</a></strong></p><h1><strong>The F</strong><strong>air Employment Charter</strong></h1><p>St Helens Council has been officially recognised as one of the regions leading fair employers, achieving accredited status. The achievement is a testament to our teams. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment</p>

St Helens Metropolitan Council

Finance Administration Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvskd7njnwc" target="_blank"><strong>Insight into CCS - Webinar</strong></a></p><p><em>Watch our Webinar on the above link and gain valuable insight into CCS and our recruitment processes! </em></p><br><p><em><strong>Would you like to use your energy trading knowledge for public good and become part of the expert team within Crown Commercial Service (CCS) managing one of the biggest portfolios outside the industry itself? Come and help us manage our multi billion-pound commodity exposure for the central government and wider public sector.</strong></em></p><br><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>You and your team of traders will be hedging ~£1.5bn/annum power and gas commodity exposure for our Central Government and Wider Public Sector customers. Keeping energy costs down for our customers frees up money to be used to deliver vital services to the public. You will be part of a team who is helping our customers transition to net zero and help achieve the UK’s climate ambitions.</p><br><p><strong>Directorate Overview</strong></p><p>Commercial is the largest directorate in CCS and is responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of our commercial agreements, which are used by our customers across the public sector. We have delivered value to the public sector and helped our customers spend more than £34 billion through the agreements we create and enjoy more than £3.5 billion in commercial benefits annually through our agreements.</p><br><p>Category management sits at the heart of CCS. We use our in-depth knowledge and expertise of public sector suppliers, to create market and category strategies. These strategies are used within CCS to create market leading commercial agreements that help shape how common goods and services are bought across the public sector. Our skills are also used in carrying out commercial policy, development of new products and services and supplier relationship management.</p><br><p><strong>Team Summary</strong></p><p>The 8-person Trading team sits within the wider Energy team. Trading manages market exposure in line with agreed strategies. Trading is conducted for both aggregated portfolios and for individual organisations with considerable volume and bespoke needs. Trading also performs back-office functions to support trading activities.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lead and coach team members, manage performance to ensure a high-performing team, and support staff development through regular feedback</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the ongoing development of the energy category and category strategies as a proactive leader within the energy senior management team</p></li><li><p>Provide expert challenge and advice to Senior Traders and Risk team in management of CCS portfolio ensuring hedging in accordance with relevant risk strategies and controls</p></li><li><p>Oversee and be responsible for the team’s delivery of all back office processes and report writing</p></li><li><p>Lead on new product development for Trading products including integration of Power Purchase Agreements to hedging approach </p></li><li><p>Be the go to expert for UK power and gas markets and related market drivers</p></li><li><p>Be the go to expert on energy industry policy impacting CCS Trading and inputting on related energy industry policy engagement</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the wider team understanding of market fundamentals and technical analysis and execute forward hedging strategies</p></li><li><p>Lead on annual performance report reviewing team performance</p></li><li><p>Lead on internal and external engagement with customers and suppliers including governance boards, customer and supplier events</p></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Energy trading experience</p></li><li><p>Demonstrable understanding of the workings of European gas, power, carbon commodity markets and experience of modelling commodity markets/drivers.</p></li><li><p>Proven understanding of energy policy and wholesale markets</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop individuals or teams</p></li></ul><br><p><strong>Desirable criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience of successfully transferring specialist knowledge to team members and customer groups</p></li></ul><br><p>In the event of a high number of applications, the desirable criteria will be used as a second sift.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Trading and risk management knowledge and understanding of energy markets particularly UK power &amp; gas</li><li>Developing and/or delivering solutions for stakeholders</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £59,877, Crown Commercial Service contributes £17,346 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>What we will offer you, here are some of the benefits you can expect:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary </p></li><li><p>Generous pension scheme</p></li><li><p>A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus </p></li><li><p>Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location</p></li><li><p>Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)</p></li><li><p>Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays</p></li></ul><br><p><em><strong>Explore fully how we will</strong></em><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7404-23-CCS-Benefit-pack_May24-2.pdf" target="_blank"><strong> reward</strong></a><strong></strong><em><strong>your work.</strong></em></p><br><p><strong>Want to make a difference? Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our </strong><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7403-23-CCS-Generic-Candidate-pack_SU_v3.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>candidate pack</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Cqusz8FEHTaHOfPlWvrqgTl11iIOldR" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil ServiceD&amp;I Strategy.</a></p><p></p><p>We want to make our recruitment process accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></p><br><p><strong>Working flexibly, delivering outcomes</strong></p><p>CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week, which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning, as well as working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business, offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we deliver our business with confidence and in accordance with our CCS values.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<p>Candidates who are successful at sift will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date and advised of the interview process in more detail. The sift will commence on 26th January and interviews will be held WC 9th February either at one of our offices or via video with interview times and dates to be confirmed. (Subject to change)</p><br><p><em>To find out more about our recruitment process please click</em><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs/recruitment-process/" target="_blank"> here</a></p><br><p>Please note: <em>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our </em><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a><em> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</em></p><br><p>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitably similar vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview. Should you be placed on a reserve list and want to be removed please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br>If you remain unsatisfied with the response you receive you can then contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs" target="_blank">https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTUmdmVyaWZ5PWRiNGQxYTNlZmFlYTM4MzExMmMwNTQ2YmE2YTlkNDhlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NjU5LTk5OTFmMDFkMmFmMzZkY2JiMTAwOWFjMzdjODU0NDBhNGIxNTg0NmE=" target="_blank">Crown Commercial Service candidate pack (Accessible version) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 33kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTYmdmVyaWZ5PThmMzMzMTdiODdlOWUyM2YwZGE4ODI0NzBkMWRhNmVjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NjU5LTk5OTFmMDFkMmFmMzZkY2JiMTAwOWFjMzdjODU0NDBhNGIxNTg0NmE=" target="_blank">Crown Commercial Service Benefits Brochure Accessible version Opens in new window</a> (docx, 29kB)

Trading Manager

Home Office

Head of Finance Business Partnering

Cost Centre Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Asset Denial teams work to substantially reduce the level of serious and organised crime affecting the UK by denying criminals access to their illicit assets, recovering the proceeds of crime, and deterring and disrupting further criminality. The Civil Recovery and Tax team (CRT) utilises an array of asset denial powers to target the highest risk and most serious and organised criminals.<h4>Job description</h4><p>The Financial Investigations Manager for the Civil Recovery &amp; Tax team (CRT) is responsible for delivering asset recovery against high impact economic crime through managing and leading a team of Financial Investigators responsible for developing and progressing complex investigations on development and tasked CRT financial investigations under Part 5 Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002. </p><p>You will lead and manage a team of financial investigators, acting as senor investigating officer and supporting progression of operations from tasking through to recovery to erode the profit motive thereby undermining a key incentive associated with the highest risk and serious and organised crime.</p><p>Your varied duties mean that every day will bring a new challenge. With activities often of a time-critical nature, you must be able to multi-task and prioritise whilst supporting your team and developing their talents. </p><p>The role utilises a wide range of knowledge and experience around legislation, good practice and shared learning delivered in a timely fashion. </p><p><strong>Part-time minimum: 35 hours</strong></p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities </strong></p><p>Lead a Team</p><p>Manage and lead a team of Financial Investigators responsible for developing and progressing complex investigations on development and tasked CRT financial investigations.</p><p>Provide Direction</p><p>Provide strategic, operational and tactical financial direction and advice to Investigations Teams and Financial Investigators.</p><p>Authorising Officer</p><p>To act as Authorising Officer, applying specialist knowledge in respect of POCA 2002;</p><p>Asset Recovery</p><p>To deliver asset recovery against high impact economic crime through the use of asset recovery tools and legislation. Along with providing advice and guidance to seniors, operational teams and partners on the options available to identify, freeze and seize illicit wealth.</p><p>Relationship Management</p><p>Develop and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external partners including other law enforcement agencies</p><p>Manage Change</p><p>Manage change activity and communicate proposed changes with staff and stakeholders;</p><p>Monitor and Manage Operational Performance</p><p>Set and monitor operational performance and ensure that all operations and projects align with strategic objectives, comply with relevant control strategies and oversee the update of risk registers.</p><p>Provide Operational Support</p><p>Provide operational support, advice and guidance to police throughout the UK into investigations of serious crime</p><p>Manage and Develop Protocols</p><p>Ensure local/national strategy, policy, legislative frameworks and operational priorities are developed and promoted amongst National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Law Enforcement partners and government departments.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Analytical Skills</p><p>Ability to examine and interpret complex data from various sources to assess situations and draw robust conclusions.</p><p>Collaborative Working</p><p>Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve business objectives.</p><p>Partnership Working</p><p>Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and build strong rapport.</p><p>Communication Skills</p><p>Effective communication with a range of audiences, at all grades, in various formats.</p><p>Influencing</p><p>Ability to influence, change and impact decisions with both internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>Quality Management </p><p>Ability to plan, develop and maintain processes to ensure functions are working as intended.</p><p>Organisational Skills</p><p>Ability to manage a wide portfolio of tasks and reporting requirements in a fast-paced environment with often tight deadlines.</p><p>Risk Management and Decision Making</p><p>Ability to assess risks and make accountable, evidence-based operational decisions in complex and high-pressure environments.</p><p>Leadership</p><p>Ability to engage, motivate and coach others in order to lead the team to meet business objectives, fostering innovation, driving high performance and promoting an inclusive and supportive culture.</p><p>People Management </p><p>Team leadership and people skills to meet goals and promote wellbeing and diversity, deal with conflict within teams and manage performance.</p><p>Asset Denial/Civil Recovery Landscape</p><p>Experience and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International law) affecting operational activity.</p><p>Operational Experience</p><p>Recent experience of leading criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases. Creating and taking ownership of strategies to deliver operational successes. </p><p>Problem Solving</p><p>Examine issues to identify solutions to complex problems in collaboration with others.</p><br><p><strong>Full advert details for this vacancy can found on the advert on the NCA Recruitment Portal. Please follow the link to apply at advertisers' site.</strong></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Recent experience of conducting criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases (lead technical)</li><li>Experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International Law) affecting operational activity.</li><li>Experience in effective operational decision making with accountability for decisions made.</li><li>Experience of implementing cultural change to improve culture and develop diverse talent.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,575, National Crime Agency contributes £16,100 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>All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £13131. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Website.</a></p><p>New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays. </p><p>If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).</p><p>Other benefits include:</p><ul><li>Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements) </li><li>Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities</li><li>Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits</li><li>Housing schemes - Key Worker status</li><li>Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway , Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.</li><li>Staff support groups/networks</li><li>Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) </li></ul><p>Further information is available on the <a href="https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/benefits-and-support" target="_blank">NCA Website.</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<p>Your application will be assessed against the following:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a> - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:</p><ul><li>Recent experience of conducting criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases (lead technical) </li></ul><ul><li>Experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International Law) affecting operational activity. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in effective operational decision making with accountability for decisions made. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of implementing cultural change to improve culture and develop diverse talent. </li></ul><p>A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.</p><p><strong>Longlist</strong></p><p>In the event of a high number of applications, we may operate a longlist. Applicants will need to meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria.</p><p> - Recent experience of conducting criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases (lead technical criteria) .</p><p>Candidates who do not meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria will not progress to having their other criteria assessed. Applications must meet the minimum criteria to be progressed to the assessment stage.</p><p>You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.</p><p>We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.</p><p>Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.</p><p>For guidance on the application process, visit: <br><a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/applying-and-onboarding" target="_blank">NCA Applying and Onboarding</a></p><p><strong>Assessment 1</strong></p><p>The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the <strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong> section.</p><p><strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank"><strong>Behaviours</strong></a></p><ul><li>Leadership </li></ul><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service </li></ul><ul><li>Delivering at Pace </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a></p><ul><li>Recent experience of conducting criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases (lead technical) </li></ul><ul><li>Experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International Law) affecting operational activity. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in effective operational decision making with accountability for decisions made. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of implementing cultural change to improve culture and develop diverse talent. </li></ul><p><strong>Assessment Outcome</strong></p><p>Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal. <br>If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months. <br>Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.</p><p>In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order: </p><ol><li>Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)</li><li>If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised) </li><li>If still tied, application sift scores will be used</li></ol><p>Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.</p><p>You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.</p><p>Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to visit the <a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">NCA Careers Page</a> for more information.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you experience accessibility issues with the advert or require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a> before the advert closing date.<br><br>

Financial Investigations Manager - Civil Recovery

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

Charity Commission

Intelligence Officer, EO, Perm, Liverpool/Newport

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. </p><p>We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team. </p><p>Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. </p><p>Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. </p><p>Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.</p><p>The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.</p><p>To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for assisting the Finance Services team with the efficient and effective operation of cash management and payroll processes. </p><p>The post holder will also ensure that GPA manages its cash balances effectively through checking transactions are accurately recorded, producing management information, and the production of timely and accurate cash flow forecasts.</p><p>The post holder will contribute to GPA developing a culture of strong financial management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare cash flow forecasts to support cash management, and support the payment run process</li><li>Provide cash flow reports to the Cabinet Office to support the monthly group submission to HM Treasury</li><li>Work with the Cabinet Office Treasury team in relation to funding requests</li><li>Supporting the payroll and staff costs recording, ad-hoc recharging and purchase to pay processes</li><li>Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place</li><li>Preparing and processing journals</li><li>Act as contact for external and internal auditors of cash and associated controls</li><li>Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness. Working with stakeholders, especially the Property Partner, to ensure key information is provided to aid robust forecasting. </li><li>The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience &amp; Technical Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ol><li>Good experience of accounts payable, receivable and cash management</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data</li><li>Ability to develop productive relationships and effective networks with stakeholders across government organisations</li><li>Good experience of systems and reporting e.g. Oracle</li><li>Good Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team</li><li>Experience in an Estates/Property environment (Desirable)</li></ol><p><strong>Qualifications and Accreditations</strong></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ol><li><strong>AAT Qualified, or working towards CCAB qualification</strong></li></ol><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Customer Perspective</li><li>Commercial Acumen</li><li>Property Market Knowledge</li><li>Innovation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,000, Government Property Agency contributes £10,429 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><li>Generous annual leave</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>We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy.</p><p>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.</p><p>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>.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a <strong>Disability Confident Scheme (DCS)</strong> for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p><p>The Civil Service also offers a <strong>Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS)</strong> to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.</p><p>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.</p><p>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>.</p><p><strong>Please note - At this time GPA are unable to offer any Visa Sponsorship to candidates as we do not currently hold a visa sponsorship licence. Please do not apply for permanent roles with GPA if you will require your employer to take on the sponsorship of your current or any future visas.</strong></p><p><strong>How To Apply</strong></p><p><strong>Please send your CV to <a href="mailto:emma.jobs@robertsonbell.co.uk" target="_blank">emma.jobs@robertsonbell.co.uk</a> and any queries to <a href="mailto:gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk" target="_blank">gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk</a></strong></p><p><strong>Sift</strong></p><p>The sift is due to take place week commencing 19th January 2026.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to include a CV.</p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>GPA policy is for interviews to be held face to face, with virtual interviews only by absolute exception. The date and location will be confirmed if you are invited to interview. If you feel this will be a problem for you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@gpa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@gpa.gov.uk</a> to discuss prior to submitting your application.</p><p>At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Changing &amp; Improving, Working Together, and Delivering at Pace.</p><p>Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, and Technical (core skill) questions.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Robertson Bell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk" target="_blank">gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk" target="_blank">gpa@robertsonbell.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Department’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment based on merit, open and fair competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a> If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the GPA People Team by email at <a href="mailto:HR@gpa.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@gpa.gov.uk</a>, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can further contact the Civil Service Commission at: Email: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk or in writing to: Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMzkmdmVyaWZ5PThlODIzODBhZDhjZDViOGE0MzZjMmE4MjI5NWIyZmRlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NjkyLTM2NzcyNjcxNjMxYmM2OGI4MTg4NDRkOTE4ODcwY2I5ZWFiZGVjNTc=" target="_blank">GPA Skills and Specialisms Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 259kB)<h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a>$(document).ready(function(){$('#print_button').show();});</li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Senior%20Finance%20Officer%20%28reference%20%3A%20442222%29%20with%20you&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1981990.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&amp;source=mailto&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1981990.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk&amp;su=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Senior%20Finance%20Officer%20%28reference%20%3A%20442222%29%20with%20you" target="_blank">Gmail</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1981990" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1981990" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a>

Government Property Agency

Senior Finance Officer

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

Planning and Performance Partner

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking a Financial Controller to provide senior technical leadership for Financial Accounts at the CMA, ensuring robust statutory reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective financial controls</p><p><strong>About the CMA</strong></p><p>We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging.</p><p>It’s a fascinating time to be at the heart of competition and consumer protection as our lives become increasingly digital and society grapples with the unique power of large technology firms.</p><p>We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.</p><p>You can read more about working at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This role owns delivery of the Resource Accounts &amp; Trust Statement, manages the relationship with the National Audit Office (NAO) on financial audit, and provides authoritative assurance to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and the Board on complex accounting matters including digital markets competition regime levy (SMS Levy), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 16, asset revaluations and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) disclosures.</p><p>Working collaboratively with the Assistant Finance Director (Strategic Finance) and other Grade 6 leaders, the Financial Controller supports the Director of Finance, Risk, and Business Reporting by ensuring that financial accounting is integrated with business reporting, risk management and performance frameworks to support evidence-based decision making. The role contributes to embedding financial accountability across the CMA, supporting the business partnering approach by ensuring robust financial controls and statutory reporting underpin the finance function's strategic advisory role.</p><p>For full role responsibilities, please review the attached role profile.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. For tips on how to make the most your application, please have a look at our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/application-tips-and-guidance/1" target="_blank">guidance document</a>.</p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrable experience of leading the production of statutory accounts in a large and complex organisation in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards, including direct ownership of the audit process through to clearance and sign-off (Lead Criteria)</li><li>Deep technical accounting expertise with the ability to provide clear, authoritative advice to Accounting Officers and senior governance forums (Lead Criteria)</li><li>Substantial experience communicating and working at a senior level providing financial assurance to Audit and Risk Assurance Committees and Accounting Officers, including managing internal and external audit relationships and communications and closing audit findings.</li><li>Significant experience leading and developing finance professionals and a related function, with accountability for transactional finance operations and delivery of system or process improvements that strengthen financial control and governance.</li><li>Experience of developing and owning Accounting Policies for complex organisations.</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>CCAB qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Financial Reporting and Management Information,Government Finance Frameworks,Financial Controls and Governance, andProcess Improvement and Programme Delivery</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £73,730, Competition &amp; Markets Authority contributes £21,359 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>You’ll also get: </p><ul><li>25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering</li><li>Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye tests</li><li>Access to the Civil Service Sports &amp; Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard</li><li>A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work</li></ul><p>You can read more about our benefits in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence.​ We treat everyone with Respect and are Collaborative and Inclusive.​</p><p>Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.</p><p>You can read more about life at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application and sift stage</strong></p><ul><li>As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form.</li><li>The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV &amp; application review), presentation and an interview. Arrangements for the presentation and interview will be enclosed in the invitation. </li><li>Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and experience for each of the essential criteria (as included on the role profile attached and listed above under 'Person Specification') in your application. Your personal statement should be no more than 1250 words.</li><li>You will first be sifted on the essential qualification criteria.</li><li>If you meet the qualification criteria you will then be sifted on the first two criteria points (Lead Criteria). If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification will then be considered.</li><li>We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications and take through the highest performing candidates to the interview stage.</li><li>Successful candidates at sift will be invited to an interview which will be conducted either in person or via Teams. </li></ul><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><ul><li>At the CMA we apply a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you and we use the Success Profiles framework assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and attached role profile.</li><li>The first part of the interview will comprise of a presentation, details of which you will sent with your interview invitation. </li><li>The second part of the interview will be a 45 minute -one hour panel interview where you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills outlined in the role profile.</li><li>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.</li></ul><p><strong>Timeline (the dates outlined below are indicative and may be subject to change)</strong></p><ul><li>The advert closing date is 31 January 2026 (23:55). We are not able to accept late applications.</li><li>The sift is scheduled to take place between 02 and 09 February 2026.</li><li>Interviews will be held from the week commencing 16 February 2026.</li></ul><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p><p>We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.<br><br>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. You can also email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>For example, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional. You might also require additional time to complete a timed assessment or a sign language interpreter to support with the relaying of information.</p><p><strong>The use of AI</strong></p><p>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTom.Skidmore%40cma.gov.uk%7Cba9205e92a2446e07e0208ddb8ae3558%7C1948f2d40bc24c5e8c34caac9d736834%7C1%7C0%7C638869780553355209%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lI82xREEp6PMSc7fozInzlbAFRkvzERLtwxCcrSD7DA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Serena Connor</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5MzUmdmVyaWZ5PTc4Mjc5ZmIwYmRmOGQ5YzUyMDg4MjU5ZTExMWNiNzAyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4Nzc3LWJkZTYzNTM0ZjJmYjJjMGQ5ZDEwNTI0NzU4ZDRlMDZmOTFmM2I0MzM=" target="_blank">G6 Financial Controller Role Profile Jan 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 146kB)

Financial Controller

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are excited to have appointed our new permanent Deputy Director of Strategic Finance! As they will be working part-time, we are now opening a search for a talented job-share partner to join them on Wednesdays to Fridays. This is a unique opportunity to lead our strategic finance function in a flexible, collaborative partnership. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing/https:/www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing/" target="_blank">civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing</a></p><p>This is an exciting and high-profile role leading DSIT’s Strategic Finance and Management Accounts team at the strategic centre of the department, leading on financial strategy and planning for a budget of around £15 billion a year. </p><p>The postholder will have considerable influence, working closely with a range of stakeholders including Ministers, the Permanent Secretary, his senior leadership team and HM Treasury. </p><p>This is an important period for DSIT as we take forward our Spending Review settlement to deliver outcomes for the economy and for citizens. The postholder will work across multiple teams to ensure that available budgets and flexibilities are maximised whilst ensuring control totals are protected. </p><p>DSIT is ambitious to be at the forefront of embracing new technologies and you will take a lead role in driving forward improvement in our finance processes and products, using your experience and enthusiasm for great data and financial insights.</p><p>You will lead a high performing team and collaborate with brilliant colleagues across the finance team, wider department and beyond to shape and influence policy decisions through your strategic approach.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As Deputy Director, Strategic Finance your Key Responsibilities will include: </p><ul><li>Provide insight across large and complex budgets. Your creative skills will identify solutions that help embed financial objectives, drive decision making and secure strong outcomes that align DSIT’s strategic objectives. </li><li>Ensure that existing commitments and new proposals are challenged to help optimise value for money, leading engagement with HMT on new areas of work or financial issues. </li><li>Overall financial strategy and management, in both current and future years, to ensure that resources are deployed and managed in a way which best supports delivery of Ministerial priorities and value for money.</li><li>Leading financial planning in the Department and clearly articulating the strategic choices for the Executive Committee and SoS.</li><li>Leading in-year financial management across the Department, including management accounting overseeing the Estimates and OSCAR processes, including preparation of Memoranda for Parliament.</li><li>Working closely with central teams on fiscal events such as Spending Reviews and Budget, leading DSIT’s relationship with HM Treasury.</li><li>Support the Leadership Team and Ministers to ensure funding is spent effectively – driving value, providing advice on managing within control totals and options for any headroom. </li><li>Lead the business planning process for the department, working closely with finance business partners and colleagues across the department.</li><li>As part of the finance senior leadership team, you will help shape the function and continually seek opportunities to drive efficiency and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Stakeholders:</strong></p><p>Your key stakeholders will include:</p><ul><li><strong>The Secretary of State</strong>,<strong> and her Ministerial Team</strong> – you will work closely with Ministers and their advisers, supporting and influencing medium and long-term financial strategies, and providing day-to-day financial advisory input to underpin departmental priorities.</li><li><strong>The Permanent Secretary and the Executive Committee </strong>- to provide insight and recommendations on Spending Reviews, financial planning, resource allocation, and strategic choices.</li><li><strong>Director General for Corporate Services and Chief Operating Officer</strong> to ensure financial management aligns with wider departmental transformation and operational objectives. </li><li>Leading DSIT’s relationship with <strong>HM Treasury</strong>, engaging on fiscal events such as Spending Reviews and Budgets, and ensuring value for money and compliance with government financial controls.<br></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for on data and translating financial information into a story that stakeholders can engage with. You will enjoy working strategically, collaboratively, and able to deliver at pace. You will have experience of financial modelling and analysis, strong technical accounting skills and can demonstrate confidence in navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering sustainable change across complex systems. </p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of strategic financial leadership and management within Civil Service, including working effectively with HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office, or at a similar scale and complexity.</li><li>Proven success in driving improvements in financial reporting in uncertain organisational contexts.</li><li>Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and accurately. </li><li>Strong leadership skills, capable of navigating ambiguity, complexity and motivating teams through change. </li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Expertise in data-driven decision and improving or automating services to enhance user experiences as well as utilising AI tools to deliver them. </li><li>Experience of large-scale organisational change. </li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>Fully CCAB (or CIMA) qualified with up-to-date CPD.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Department for Science, Innovation &amp; Technology contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:</p><ul><li>A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.</li><li>Automatic enrolment into the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Scheme</a>, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.</li><li>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.</li><li>An extensive range of learning &amp; professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.</li><li>Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.</li><li>A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>To apply for this post, please complete the online application process no later than <strong>23:55 on Sunday 25th January 2026</strong>. Which will include: <br></p><ol><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with <strong>key responsibilities and achievements</strong>. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the <strong>essential and desirable criteria</strong>, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. </li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (maximum 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the <strong>essential criteria</strong> in the person specification.</li></ol><p>If you are shortlisted; you will be asked to take part in a Staff Engagement Exercise in advance of the final panel interview. This assessment will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, it is designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. </p><p>Full details of the assessment process will be provided to shortlisted candidates at the earliest opportunity.</p><p>For further information regarding the assessments please visit - <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscs-assessments.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSurnita.Bains2%40dsit.gov.uk%7C48f10bf9a0984764a89008dd5717896a%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638762480807983810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GV2rPSBI%2F%2FzW44IeFmkv4263NXK0GU0D%2FUZNhRJY594%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://scs-assessments.co.uk/</a> .</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:dsitresourcing.GRS@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dsitresourcing.GRS@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjQmdmVyaWZ5PTViZTAzZmQzOTQxOWQ2OThjZTIyMzA0Y2I2ZDExNTQwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">2026.01.06 DSIT DD Strategic Finance Jobshare Final Draft Candidate Pack.pptx Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2363kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjUmdmVyaWZ5PTZkMjk5YWZlMzlmMTc1ZDZjMzA1OWVjZjZjYTUxMmIxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">Deputy Director, Strategic Finance Jobshare - Accessibility Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 372kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjYmdmVyaWZ5PWMyZjc3ZGRmMGMzZDg0NmMxYzk0Y2JjZDcyNDM5ODM3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">JobShareGuide Opens in new window</a> (docx, 43kB)

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Deputy Director, Strategic Finance - Job Share (Wednesdays to Fridays weekly)

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Non-Current Assets Business Partner / Financial Reporting Resource Accounts Accountant

Lead Non-Current Assets (NCA) Business Partner / Balance Sheet &  In-Country Visa Income Manager

Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant

<h4>Job summary</h4>Are you able to build strong relationships that will enable you to influence and challenge at all levels?Do you have strong leadership skills that you can bring to this role with the ability to coach and mentor your team?<br><br>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as the Head of Financial Strategy and we'd love to hear from you!<br>The Head of Financial Strategy is a critical role in the Finance Directorate at MHCLG. It is within the Strategic Finance division – a small, influential team that supports strategic decision-making by the SoS and the Executive Team, and leads the department’s relationship with HMT.<h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for a high-performing and experienced team leader. We offer rewarding, high-profile work within inclusive and friendly team. You will lead a small, high-performing team of three Grade 7’s and a SEO.</p><p><br>What you will be doing:</p><p><br>- Developing the Department’s financial strategy and medium-term financial plans, ensuring proposals are coherent, realistic and deliverable.<br>- Ensuring we are well positioned and organised to secure funding at HMT fiscal events including Budgets and Spending Reviews.<br>- Ensuring we make the best use of existing resources, advising Ministers and the Executive team on options and trade-offs and deliver better outcomes for the public.<br>- Coordinating rapid responses across the department on emerging financial pressures and priorities.<br>- Leading the relationship with our HMT Spending Team. This is a high-profile, fast-paced role, involving close working with senior officials and Ministers, and with colleagues from across the department including Finance, Strategy and HR.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Skills and experience that we are looking for:- A good understanding of government finance and policy making including experience of strategic planning, policy development and/or fiscal events.<br>- Highly collaborative, leading a team that builds effective relationships at all levels.<br>- An experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire your team to work at fast pace and respond positively and flexibly when requirements change.<br>- Ability to see the big picture, joining up strategies and approaches across the whole department.<br>- Outstanding verbal and written communications.<br>- Organised, efficient and adaptable approach.<br>- Confident and credible managing senior stakeholders. The post-holder could come from the finance or policy profession.<br><br>You are very welcome to get in touch with the Vacancy Manager David Keenan - <a href="mailto:David.Keenan@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.Keenan@communities.gov.uk</a>. <h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £66,620, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £19,299 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience (Lead Criteria):</strong> In no more than 250 words, please tell us how your experience makes you a good fit for this role.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace </li></ul><br><p>There is a 250-word limit per question. </p><p>When writing your application, remember: </p><ul><li>the assessor won’t be reading your answers sequentially </li></ul><ul><li>do not assume that the same assessors will have read all of your answers </li></ul><ul><li>if talking about something in your first answer, make sure that you write the second answer as if you had not written the first (and so on!) </li></ul><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead behaviour listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours: </strong>Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 16th February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : David Keenan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:david.keenan@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.keenan@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NTgmdmVyaWZ5PWFiMjY5NDRjYmMxNThmNzQxMmM1ODBmNDI2ZjIxNmM5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">1a. MHCLG Candidate Pack (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 834kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NTkmdmVyaWZ5PTFkYmU1MWRlZGE4Njc1YzQwODAxMjNjMTljNGM0MTQxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">1b. Candidate Guidance (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 355kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NjAmdmVyaWZ5PWY1NjBlOWM1NDQxOWJjZDkxMjc1Mzg1NzZkZTU4NWE5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">1c. Success Profiles Candidate information (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 936kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NjEmdmVyaWZ5PWE1M2YxMzgzYTViMmJhYTYxZjNkY2RhOTE2YzIyOTEzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">Darlington Economic Campus Career Pathways (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 452kB)

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