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IDVA Threat Lead

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Earned Recognition Mech Maintenance Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Do you enjoy building solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders? Do you have exceptional written and oral communication skills?</p><p>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for 3 Policy Advisors to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and we'd love to hear from you!</p><p>MHCLG plays an important role in housing with care and support to the most vulnerable through setting national policy direction for supported housing and domestic abuse safe accommodation. Three SEO policy advisor roles are available within the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Directorate in MHCLG.</p><p>MHCLG plays a critical role in the Government’s ambition to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade. One role is available in the Domestic Abuse team whose work ensures victims and their children have access to safe accommodation and specialist support when fleeing abuse. We lead on policy development, and provide guidance and funding to local authorities who have statutory duties in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. We monitor delivery across England and work closely with partners to resolve challenges. </p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with other government departments (Home Office, Ministry of Justice), local authorities, and domestic abuse organisations, including the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Office and Women’s Aid. </p><p>MHCLG is the cross-Government lead for supported housing policy including supply and quality, working particularly closely with DWP and DHSC, and also with DfE and MoJ. Two roles are available within the Supported Housing team. Supported Housing enables more than half a million vulnerable people to live in a home they can call their own, with the support or care they need to be as independent as possible. This includes older, disabled and autistic people as well as those experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and rough sleeping. </p><p>We are currently implementing reforms set out in the landmark Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act which will give local authorities new powers to clamp down on sub-standard landlords running poor quality supported housing. This includes working with representative bodies such as the Local Government Association, National Housing Federation and Chartered Institute of Housing, as well as other departments and regulators. </p><p>These are stretching roles working on the development and implementation of complex policy to ensure that vulnerable people receive the support they need. All 3 roles involve working extensively with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, with significant Ministerial interest.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Domestic Abuse job holder will:</p><ul><li>Lead on the delivery of two evaluation process research projects working closely with social researchers and contractors. This will include managing the overall contracts to ensure timely delivery within budget and agreed work programmes. </li><li>Oversee the collection of data from local authorities to monitor progress on the delivery of local authorities’ statutory duties, working closely with analysts in quality assuring and analysing the data returns ready for publication.</li><li>Support work to improve the consistency of commissioning by LAs, to ensure victims across the country receive good quality support.</li><li>Provide high quality, clearly written and well-researched advice and briefing for ministers and seniors, including through the provision of timely response to ministerial and public correspondence as well as parliamentary questions.</li><li>Maintain oversight of Government wider policy developments impacting domestic abuse and access to safe accommodation/housing.</li></ul><p>The Supported Housing job holders will:</p><ul><li>Play a key role in the delivery of supported housing reform including the implementation of licensing in every local authority in England.</li><li>Develop and publish guidance to support the implementation of support standards for the first time.</li><li>Develop effective relationships with colleagues across the department and Government, in particular, with DWP.</li><li>Support a forthcoming consultation on draft regulations.</li><li>Support work to improve the evidence base of the benefits of supported housing.</li><li>Support the monitoring and evaluation of reforms.</li><li>Provide exceptional written briefings for Ministers, and colleagues across the department and government.</li><li>Support the wider team as necessary to deliver Ministers’ work programme across reform and supply including work to increase the supply of supported housing through the £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme.</li><li>All three posts will require jobholders to be flexible and willing to adapt to changing Ministerial priorities</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>For all three roles:</p><ul><li>Experience of developing and implementing complex policy. Excellent decision making and judgement skills, able to synthesise complex issues effectively and at pace; ability to understand data and evidence.</li><li>Experience of working with stakeholders and other government departments to reach agreement and, where necessary, deliver difficult messages.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to build good working relationships within the department, across government departments, and with external stakeholders, including senior leaders in the sector.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing work demands and deliver at pace to meet deadlines. Experience managing projects to completion in a structured manner.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to interact with confidence in formal and informal settings.</li><li>Ability to work independently and flexibly in a fast paced and dynamic environment.</li></ul><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>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>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviour (Lead Behaviour): </strong>Making Effective Decisions </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture</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, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to complete a written exercise at interview stage, further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26th January 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 9th 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></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong>BPSS + 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 : Emma Stubbs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:emma.stubbs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.stubbs@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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyOTImdmVyaWZ5PTk4MzJjMWMxZjcyNTIyZTc1NjFiYTBiNGY0MjYwMzI5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTM1LWE1ZWU2ZmMyNGIzOTkzODc0MzcwOGJlZDdiYmFlNmRkNWNhNmU4YmY=" target="_blank">1a. 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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

3x Policy Advisors: Domestic Abuse x1, and Supported Housing x2

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government.</p><p>Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by:</p><ol><li> joining up public sector services</li><li> harnessing the power of AI for the public good</li><li> strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure</li><li> elevating leadership and investing in talent</li><li> funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation</li><li> committing to transparency and driving accountability</li></ol><p>We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK’s geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government.</p><p>We’re part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol.</p><p>The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you’ll be working with some of the world’s most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale.</p><p>Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation’s highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need</p><p>Public sector data has the potential to radically transform people’s lives through boosting economic growth, underpinning groundbreaking research, improving the delivery of public services and fuelling cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) development and applications across the economy. <br><br>We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and experienced Head of Products to lead the transformation of access to government data, replacing data.gov.uk with a world-class digital platform serving citizens, researchers, innovators, and businesses. </p><p>The Head of Product job is a key leadership role in the delivery of a high-priority manifesto commitment that will impact tens of millions of people every day – join us if you want a challenge with purpose!</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Head of Product for data.gov.uk, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>a clear product vision, with a focus on iterative product development that meets user needs and delivers incremental value, while working toward measurable objectives and data driven outcomes</li><li>providing direction and leadership for multidisciplinary product teams working across different stakeholder groups to design, develop, and deliver user-centric data products and services</li><li>developing and driving an everyday culture of experimentation across all product teams, balancing experimentation of innovative experiences with operational efficiencies</li><li>lead engagement with key stakeholders by running demos, blogging, speaking at conferences and facilitating workshops</li><li>be a visible leader who takes responsibility, while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of your team and the wider product community within the department </li><li>support the Deputy Directors in the implementation of strategic initiatives and delivery of operational challenges</li><li>maintain knowledge of the changing digital, data and technology landscape and the opportunities they provide to improve the delivery of public services in the UK</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We’re interested in people who have:</p><ul><li>strong product management experience with a track-record for shipping and evolving great digital products by working with multiple teams in an agile delivery setting</li><li>created and developed product strategy to secure support for your products and direct the work of delivery teams through all phases of delivery - from discovery to continuous improvement in a live setting</li><li>assessed products and services and given constructive feedback and guidance on priorities and improvements</li><li>great working relationships with a variety of disciplines involved in digital delivery, including engineering, service design, performance analysis and delivery management</li><li>engaged with senior stakeholders, including suppliers, coordinating activity across a number of organisations toward common objectives</li><li>set, monitored and reported measurable performance targets for teams and products</li><li>used strong communication skills to enable you to engage with people through a range of channels and explain what you are doing and how you are doing it in clear and compelling ways</li><li>experience recruiting, coaching and line managing product managers, identifying learning and development opportunities for individuals and teams</li><li>familiarity with working with suppliers through the end-to-end procurement process</li><li>experience of developing, launching and iterating data products and services</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>There are many benefits of working at GDS, including:</p><ul><li>flexible hybrid working with flexi-time and the option to work part-time or condensed hours</li><li>a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>25 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year up to a maximum of 30 days</li><li>an extra day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>an in-year bonus scheme to recognise high performance</li><li>career progression and coaching, including a training budget for personal development</li><li>a focus on wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programme</li><li>job satisfaction from making government services easier to use and more inclusive for people across the UK</li><li>advances on pay, including for travel season tickets</li><li>death in service benefits</li><li>cycle to work scheme and facilities</li><li>access to an employee discounts scheme</li><li>10 learning days per year</li><li>volunteering opportunities (5 special leave days per year)</li><li>access to a suite of learning activities through Civil Service learning</li></ul><p><br>Any move to Government Digital Service 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><strong>Office attendance</strong><br>The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.<br>DSIT does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home). </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>The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:</p><ul><li>a simple application screening process - We only ask for a CV and cover letter of up to 750 words. Important tip - please ensure that your cover letter includes how you meet the skills and experience listed in the “person specification” section above</li><li>a 60 minute video interview which will feature a short presentation. Details of the presentation will be shared with invited candidates prior to the interview.</li></ul><p>Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.</p><p>In the event we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct the initial sift against the lead criteria which is: <strong>strong product management experience with a track-record for shipping and evolving great digital products by working with multiple teams in an agile delivery setting</strong></p><p>In the Civil Service, we use <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We’ll be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.</p><p>For this role we’ll be assessing you against the following <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank">Civil Service Behaviours</a>: </p><ul><li>changing and improving</li><li>making effective decisions</li><li>leadership</li><li>communicating and influencing</li><li>delivering at pace</li></ul><p>We’ll also be assessing your experience and specialist technical skills against the following skills defined in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework for the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/product-manager#head-of-product" target="_blank">Head of Product</a> role:</p><ul><li>Agile and Lean practices</li><li>Applying user-centred insights</li><li>Creating value for money</li><li>Lifecycle management</li><li>Managing product outcomes</li><li>Product leadership</li><li>Product management</li><li>Stakeholder relationship management</li><li>Strategic Ownership</li></ul><p>Want to know more about who Government Digital and Data are? <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdsit.pagetiger.com%2Fbzwfhzv%2F1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKhaitan.Samji%40dsit.gov.uk%7Cde18d021b40f4f03485208de15fa630f%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638972362324010808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xQkVZHlVGDaYxsy1XM84wV55nJg1h34DK%2Fxh3eAlHXM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Click Here</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline</strong></p><p>Sift completion: 23rd January 2026</p><p>Panel interviews: Starting from the 30th January 2026</p><p><strong>In order to assist candidates with this role, we will be holding a virtual recruitment event on 16th January 2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 to go through the role in more detail. If you are interested in joining this event please email: <a href="mailto:gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk</a> and a member of the team will send you an invitation to the event.</strong></p><p>Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.</p><p>A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">the Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p><p>DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.</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.<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 : <a href="mailto:gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:gds-complaints@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gds-complaints@dsit.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission by email: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a> Or in writing: Civil Service Commission, Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ.<br><br>

Head of Product

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time.</p><p>These roles are in the Communities and Inclusive Growth directorate, which is focused on giving local communities the powers, skills, tools, and funding to make their places work better for them. It is comprised of three communities-based teams and a strategy team. It consists of the Communities Policy, Communities Governance and institutions, Communities Delivery, and a Strategy team.</p><p>You will be based in in the Communities, Governance and Institutions division, which is focused on community governance, the rights of communities to shape services, and the capacity of communities.</p><p>We are a warm and welcoming group of people who are passionate about what we do and the communities we work with. We hope you are too!</p><p>We particularly welcome candidates from an ethnic minority background and other underrepresented groups to apply, as we work to continually improve our ability to represent the places and communities we support through our work.</p><p>Building social capital alongside economic capital can deliver a range of social and economic outcomes for people and places. This is why the Communities and Inclusive Growth Directorate’s work is important in helping to build community capital, supporting local people to manage their community assets and have pride in where they live.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Urban Parks and Green Spaces Policy Team are looking for two experienced SEOs to support the team in leading work on policy, legislative reviews and stakeholder engagement.</p><p>Our key priorities for this year are:</p><ol><li>To lead a review of the protections of public recreational green spaces. This is a major piece of work, which will include mapping of existing protections, collecting evidence about how they are used and by whom including wide stakeholder engagement with the parks and green spaces sector, community empowerment stakeholders, local authorities property developers. This will lead to work implementing the review’s recommendations to simplify and clarify protections, and enhance community powers to protect valued open spaces.</li><li>Green Flag Award contract. GFA is the national and international standard for parks and green spaces, and over the next 18 months we will be working with the licence holders, Keep Britain Tidy, on a major overhaul of the programme.</li></ol><p>In this role, you will:</p><ul><li>work on the policy development for Urban Parks and Green Spaces, including Green Flag Award contract</li><li>you will develop strategies for and co-ordinate engagement with a range of stakeholders</li><li>you will work on reviewing green space related legislation</li><li>you will provide policy briefing and advice to Ministers</li><li>you will also respond to parliamentary business, correspondence and briefing requests on issues such as the condition and variety of parks and green spaces</li><li>you will support the team and directorate in delivering other programmes driving up the standards of programme development, delivery and management</li></ul><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We are looking for someone with experience in the following areas:</p><ul><li>Policy development, including parks and green spaces policies.</li><li>Reviewing and developing legislation.</li><li>Developing and maintaining effective relationships with, and networks of stakeholders.</li><li>Contract management experience.</li><li>Excellent drafting skills, including writing advice for senior leaders and ministers.</li><li>Analysing complex information.</li><li>Project and/or programme management.</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><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> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour) </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>Experience:</strong> Please provide an example of when you have reviewed or developed legislation.</li></ul><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, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26 January 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 9 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></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>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 : Caroline MacDonald</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Caroline.MacDonald@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Caroline.MacDonald@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>

Senior Policy Advisor

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities &amp; Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people's lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we're all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you're thinking of joining us, there's never been a more exciting time.</p><p>This is an exciting time to join MHCLG, with roles in teams including data collection as a service (DCaaS) team/Delta which is our data-collection and grant payment platform and Digital Planning. We think it should be simple for local authorities to provide data and easy for analysts to use data. We can then put high quality data at the centre of decision making and reduce as much as possible the time spent collating and providing information. You will be working as part of our development team to deliver new features, improve existing functionality and support users of our services. </p><p>You will ensure services are user-centred, accessible, scalable, and aligned to government technology standards, delivering simpler, faster, and more transparent services for all users.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Software Developer, you'll:</p><ul><li>Help us to develop high-quality software </li><li>Support the delivery of a robust and secure service </li><li>Follow development best-practice, including regular pair programming and test-driven development </li><li>Help us maintain a live service, keeping it reliable and secure through monitoring and active management of the production infrastructure </li><li>Become a domain expert and contribute to the direction of the product and wider government services </li><li>Build up a robust automated test suite to support our continuous deployment environment </li><li>Work collaboratively with a range of disciplines including product managers, designers and user researchers, as well as other developers, to meet the needs of users of the service </li><li>Share knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team, both developers and non-developers, as well as across the wider development community</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As a Software Developer, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Some experience of developing in modern programming languages (e.g. Java, Python)</li><li>Some experience of full stack development of web applications </li><li>Some experience of working within a test-driven development (TDD) is expected, as is experience of building RESTful APIs some experience using SQL or NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) </li><li>Some experience of working with a live production system, including monitoring for performance and potential security issues, and triaging problems </li><li>Some experience of working on agile projects as part of a multidisciplinary team</li><li>Competent use of Git for source control </li><li>Some experience of working with CI/CD tools</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,928, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £13,305 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>Artificial Intelligence </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://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKatie.McGorian%40communities.gov.uk%7Cff22d589373d4375691908ddb48afa62%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638865231186293919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5YRZNoLNMSHxlcjRlCaGvhABOxGdTUqVtGrXJ4NETW8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. </p><p></p><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong></p><p>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>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><strong>Experience:</strong> 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>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead sift question listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview.</p><p>Lead sift question (Technical): Please provide an example of when you have worked on the design and delivery of a software solution or service.<br>How did you ensure that it met user needs, worked correctly, and complied with appropriate technical standards?</p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> "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>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li></ul><br><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26th January 2026.</p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.</p><br><p><strong>Group 1 Digital &amp; Data Roles</strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG has implemented the Digital and Data capability framework for Group 1 roles. Applicants that are successful and have been offered a position will be required to complete a capability assessment after the interview. </strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG will honour completed capability assessments for this role from other Government Departments for existing civil servants on level transfer only.</strong><strong>Please provide a copy of your capability assessment to the Hiring Manager when applying. If you have any queries on pay, please contact the Hiring Manager.</strong></p><p><strong>Each experience or technical skill is assessed between 1-3, representing working towards, at or above the job level requirements. You are awarded a proficiency level accordingly, and you will be given opportunity to annually re assess your capability and potentially increase your overall remuneration, through payment of allowances, depending on level of assessed capability.</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates moving from another government department have the option to retain their current basic pay if this is within our pay band for the relevant grade. </strong></p><p><strong>SEO Group 1 Digital and Data salary</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The basic pay for this role will be between £49,548 - £60,110 (London), £45,928- £56,630 (National). </strong> Candidates will usually be recruited to the median of the payscale.</li><li><strong>A digital allowance may also be payable depending on the level of assessed capability, in order to meet the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating.</strong></li><li><strong>For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually, but we would seek not to exceed the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating for existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply, subject to the statements above.</strong></li></ul><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 everything you need to know before applying here.</a>.</p><ul><li>Applying</li><li>Sifting</li><li>Interview</li><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback</li><li>Reserve List</li><li>Near Miss</li><li>Civil Service Grades</li><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer</li><li>Reasonable Adjustments</li></ul><p></p><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">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements</li><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements</li><li>Right to Work</li><li>Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles</li><li>CV Declaration</li><li>Sponsorships</li><li>Salary and Grade</li><li>Existing Civil Servants</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li><li>Location and Flexible Working</li><li>Fixed Term Contracts</li><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><li>Appeals and Complaints</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC </strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Digital Data Jobs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Software Developer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities &amp; Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time. We have over 3,500 staff who are based in 20 offices across the UK. <p>You will be part of the Publishing Team, which is based in the Digital directorate. You will also be part of the wider content community. *You will work with mostly other teams in the department, including policy teams who have contacted the dedicated GOV.UK inbox with a request. *You’ll triage inbox requests, assess the level of work needed, and make sure that resources are allocated across the team appropriately. You’ll be involved in the end-to-end publishing process, taking requests from the draft stage to an accessible, content-designed final version.</p><p>You will be experienced in writing content in line with GOV.UK style guidelines, turning jargon-heavy drafts into clear and simple pages. Some requests may require out-of-hours working; however, as a team we do our utmost to complete all requests during working hours where possible.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Content Editor, you'll:</p><ul><li>Manage the team’s shared GOV.UK inbox (prior experience of managing a GOV.UK inbox is required)</li><li>Be responsible for triaging requests and delegating tasks to more junior colleagues</li><li>Manage the relationship with GDS and act as first point of contact for content projects</li><li>Work quickly and effectively to create plain English content for GOV.UK in line with GDS best practice and standards</li><li>Apply and advocate for user-centred design principles, especially to stakeholders unfamiliar with content design</li><li>Work closely with subject matter experts such as policy, data protection, legal, data analysis and various stakeholders to make sure content is accurate and meets user needs</li><li>Use Whitehall to publish content on GOV.UK</li><li>Take an active role in attending and shaping team ceremonies (stand ups, retros, etc.), crit sessions and wider UCD community of practice meetings</li><li>Ensure compliance with accessibility regulations, including best practice and Web Content Accessibility - Guidelines (WCAG)</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As a Content Editor, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience with user-centred design principles and content accessibility</li><li>Experience in managing and leading a GOV.UK inbox and using Whitehall publisher</li><li>Experience of being able to work quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative team, while also making use of quieter periods to use your initiative in finding other tasks</li><li>Familiarity with working independently to manage your workload and prioritise tasks effectively</li><li>Experience in working with stakeholders to communicate what you can and cannot deliver, and being comfortable saying no under pressure</li><li>Technical Skills in Content design - Accessibility and inclusion - Collaboration - Communication, persuasion and advocating</li></ul><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>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>Artificial Intelligence </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://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKatie.McGorian%40communities.gov.uk%7Cff22d589373d4375691908ddb48afa62%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638865231186293919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5YRZNoLNMSHxlcjRlCaGvhABOxGdTUqVtGrXJ4NETW8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. </p><br><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong></p><p>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>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><strong>Experience:</strong> 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><br><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> "Communicating and Influencing ", "Managing A Quality Service", "Delivering at Pace"</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>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li></ul><p>*Candidates will be asked to complete a writing task as part of their interview, further details will be provided on invitation to interview.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26th January 2026.</p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.</p><br><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 everything you need to know before applying here.</a>.</p><ul><li>Applying</li><li>Sifting</li><li>Interview</li><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback</li><li>Reserve List</li><li>Near Miss</li><li>Civil Service Grades</li><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer</li><li>Reasonable Adjustments</li></ul><p></p><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">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><br><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements</li><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements</li><li>Right to Work</li><li>Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles</li><li>CV Declaration</li><li>Sponsorships</li><li>Salary and Grade</li><li>Existing Civil Servants</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li><li>Location and Flexible Working</li><li>Fixed Term Contracts</li><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><li>Appeals and Complaints</li><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>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 : Digital Data Jobs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Content Editor

Planning and Performance Manager

UK Health Security Agency

Senior Biomedical Scientist

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Senior Strategic Finance Analyst

External Customer Insight Officer

Senior HR Business Partner

Platform Owner

Senior Project Lead

Business Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you someone with project management skills and experience of property maintenance and refurbishment projects?</p><p>Do you have experience of working with NEC contracts?</p><p>Would you embrace the opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the management of DVSA’s estate portfolio?</p><p>If so, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. </p><p>We’re working hard to: </p><ul><li>make roads safer </li></ul><ul><li>improve services for our customers </li></ul><ul><li>make road transport greener and healthier </li></ul><ul><li>harness the potential of technology and data </li></ul><ul><li>grow and level up the economy </li></ul><p>Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:</p><ul><li>Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday</li><li>Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.</li></ul><p>Read more in the Benefits section below!</p><p>Find out more about what it's like working at <a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/dvsa/" target="_blank">DVSA. </a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We're looking for an Estates Project Manager to lead the delivery of small to medium-sized property projects across the DVSA estate. Supporting the Head of Property Investment, you’ll ensure the estate remains efficient, effective, and sustainable. You’ll manage projects from initial brief through to handover, working closely with internal teams, landlords, planning authorities, and external service providers. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to provide professional and technical advice to a wide range of stakeholders.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:</p><ul><li>Commission and appoint Contractors to deliver RIBA Stages 0-7 activities and monitor progress against specification, budget and programme.</li><li>Review, analyse and evaluate complex documents and make recommendations for decisions</li><li>Communicate with all key stakeholders, including having responsibility for chairing project meetings</li><li>Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop best practice processes</li></ul><p>For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Required experience:</p><p>To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:</p><ol><li>Experience in working within property and therefore has a knowledge of property legislation and estates management.</li><li>You must also have experience of contract management which includes NEC works contracts.</li><li>You will need a proven track record within resource management in such areas as financial, personnel or other property related areas.</li><li>The successful candidate will also have good interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships. </li><li>Hold or willing to work towards a Prince 2 Foundation or Practitioner.</li></ol><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p><strong>Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements</strong></p><p>Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.</p><p>Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least <strong>20</strong> hours per week.</p><p>This role <strong>is suitable</strong> for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.</p><p>The expectation at present is a minimum of <strong>60%</strong> of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.</p><p>Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays. </p><p>If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa &amp; Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</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>Interpretations and analysis of data to inform decision making</li><li>Understanding and complying with statutory, regulatory and professional requirement.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £35,663, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £10,331 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>Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:</p><ul><li>Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).</li><li>8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.</li><li>Access to the staff discount portal.</li><li>Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.</li><li>Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.</li><li>24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.</li><li>Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.</li></ul><p>Find out more about <a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/you-at-dft/benefits/" target="_blank">the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies</a> (opens in a new window).</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>How to apply:</strong></p><p>Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's skills, and potential fit within our organisation. </p><p>The selection process for this role will be:</p><p>Stage 1: Sift of CV and personal statement</p><p>Stage 2: Interview</p><p>You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.</p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><p>At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:</p><p>Experience – you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (1000-word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following:</p><ol><li>Experience in working within property and therefore has a knowledge of property legislation and estates management.</li><li>Experience of contract management which includes NEC works contracts.</li><li>You will need a proven track record within resource management in such areas as financial, personnel or other property related areas.</li><li>The successful candidate will also have good interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships. </li><li>Hold or willing to work towards a Prince 2 Foundation or Practitioner.</li></ol><p>The sift will take place week commencing 19th January 2026.</p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><p>At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:</p><ul><li>Behaviours – Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together, Managing a Quality Service.</li><li>Technical – Government Property Professional: <ul><li>Interpretations and analysis of data to inform decision making</li><li>Understanding and complying with statutory, regulatory and professional requirement.</li></ul></li><li>Experience</li></ul><p>You will also be required to create and deliver a presentation to assess the Behaviour Changing and Improving and Experience. Guidance will be provided if you are invited to interview.</p><p>Your technical skills will be assessed against the Government Property Profession Framework, which can be found <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62ab0341e90e070391963cc3/GPP_Career_Framework.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>The interviews will take place week commencing 2nd February 2026.</p><p>This interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.</p><p>You can find out more about <a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/how-we-hire/" target="_blank">our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site (opens in a new window)</a>.</p><p>Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.</p><p><strong>Further information on the selection process</strong></p><p>Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</p><p>We will also hold a<strong> 12</strong>-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists <a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/how-we-hire/recruitment-in-detail/#outcome" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>During your application, you should indicate which location(s) you wish to be considered for and, if successful, you will be placed on an individual list of candidates for each location. Candidates will be held on that list and drawn from it in merit order. We advise you to carefully consider which locations you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in or have expressed an interest in more than one location and accept an offer, you will be withdrawn from any lists you may be held on. We may also offer candidates a location that they have not expressed a preference for where we have the requirement to do so but this will again be done on the basis of your place in the overall merit order and, in this event, you will not be removed from the list if you decline.</p><p><strong>AI Tools and Platforms</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></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.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 : Dawn Willock</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dawn.willock@dvsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.willock@dvsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dawn.willock@dvsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.willock@dvsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4NzQmdmVyaWZ5PWY4MzhjNjcyOTViMDZkMjFjMzIyOGQwZDgzZDZlZThlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NDE2LTA0ZTdmOWQ4Mzc1YmM4ZmZjZjZmMjZlZTQ4NzgzYjAyMzQyNmVkZjc=" target="_blank">Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 215kB)

Estate Project Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>The National Crime Agency require a strong test assurance function to ensure alignment of testing standards and practices across all deliveries within the NCA. The Test Assurance Analyst will assure any testing conducted across the agency, ensuring alignment to the test policy and strategy. This is to ensure NCA systems are fit for purpose and ready for use by officers protecting the public from serious and organised crime.<h4>Job description</h4><p>The Test Assurance Analyst will support the Test Assurance Manager in providing independent oversight and assurance of testing activities across a portfolio of projects and programmes. The role will ensure that suppliers and internal delivery teams adhere to agreed testing standards, governance, and quality expectations. The role requires a flexible and pragmatic approach to assurance, balancing risk, quality, and delivery needs.</p><p>The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience in test management, test assurance, or quality governance across various delivery environments. </p><p>Whilst this opportunity is advertised as available for part time workers, please note that the role requires a minimum of 30 hours per week (specific hours negotiable Monday-Friday).</p><p>This role is available on a permanent basis. However, qualifying candidates may opt for a 2-year loan or secondment if preferred.</p><p>This post aligns with <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/quality-assurance-test-analyst" target="_blank">Quality Assurance Test Analyst</a> within the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/#:~:text=Professionals%20in%20Government%20Digital%20and%2cand%20skills%20of%20their%20colleagues" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data (GDAD)</a> capability framework. </p><br><p><strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Provide Assurance &amp; Oversight</strong> - Provide independent assurance on the adequacy, completeness, and quality of test strategies, plans, approaches, and evidence across internal and supplier-led projects. </li><li><strong>Risk Management </strong>- Identify gaps, risks, and issues in testing and escalate them with recommendations for resolution. </li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong> - Maintain effective working relationships with project teams, suppliers, business stakeholders, and assurance colleagues. Assess supplier and internal test deliverables for compliance, quality, and risk coverage. </li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement</strong> - Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement in test assurance practices.</li><li><strong>Monitor Test Compliance</strong> - Monitor adherence to agency and programme test policies, standards, and assurance frameworks. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li><strong>Test Assurance or Test Management experience</strong> - Experience in test management, test assurance, or quality governance across complex, multi-supplier delivery environments. Ability to review and critique test documentation and evidence objectively. </li><li><strong>Knowledge of testing methodologies</strong> - Understanding of software testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and quality management principles. </li><li><strong>Stakeholder management</strong> - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, including the ability to challenge constructively. </li><li><strong>Pragmatism</strong> - Pragmatic and flexible approach, able to adapt to differing levels of delivery maturity and assurance capability. </li><li><strong>Analytical</strong> - Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on risk and quality.</li><li><strong>Team Work</strong> - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals.</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>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,326, National Crime Agency contributes £13,130 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>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 Experience.<p>This vacancy is using the <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> framework and will assess using the following criteria: Behaviours, Experience </p><p></p><p><strong>How we will assess you</strong></p><p>Your application will be assessed against the following:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-experience" target="_blank"><strong>Experience</strong></a> - This will be assessed:</p><p><strong>CV</strong></p><p>Please include your full career history, training, qualifications, key responsibilities, and achievements. Explain any employment gaps in the last two years. Ensure all accreditation dates are accurate.</p><p>Details of what is expected within you CV are as follows: Please ensure that your CV demonstrates your experience in test management, test assurance, or quality governance across various delivery environments. </p><p><strong>Experience Criteria</strong> - will be assessed by 500 word examples on:</p><ul><li>Experience of managing and completing end to end testing of a new service or functionality. </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> - Experience of managing and completing end to end testing of a new service or functionality.</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>Working Together </li></ul><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing </li></ul><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-experience" target="_blank"><strong>Experience</strong></a></p><ul><li>Experience of managing and completing end to end testing of a new service or functionality. </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><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><p></p><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><p>Desirable criteria are only used for assessment in the event of a tie break.</p><p>Professional testing certification (e.g., International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Advanced Test Manager or equivalent).<br><br>Experience in government or regulated sectors.</p><p><strong>Virtual Open Evening Event</strong></p><p>To find out more about this role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 6.00pm. The event should last about an hour.<br><br>This event is by invitation only.<br><br>To register for the event, please click on the following link [<a href="https://forms.office.com/e/J11QxD95xs" target="_blank">NCA DDaT Test Assurance - Recruitment Virtual Event, Thursday 22nd January 2026 – Fill out form</a>].<br><br>You will be asked for your name and email address. Please make sure you spell your email address correctly, or else we will not be able to send out your invite.<br><br>Registration will close on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 12.00pm. You will not be able to register after this date and time.</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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<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 : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <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 believe your application has not been treated fairly, email: <a href="mailto:Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a> (quoting the vacancy reference).<br>If unresolved, you may escalate your complaint to the Civil Service Commission.<br><br>

Test Assurance Analyst

<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

Knowledge Systems Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work at the forefront of current policy making decisions? Do you want to have an impact on the UK and beyond? If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you. </p><p>Here at DESNZ we are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UK’s journey to net zero.</p><p>Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference. </p><p>Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive</p><p>We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.</p><p>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" 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 Service D&amp;I Strategy</a>.</p><p><strong>Find Out More</strong></p><p>We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/pqUhdr3L72" target="_blank">https://forms.office.com/e/pqUhdr3L72</a></p><p>You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The Role and Our Team</strong></p><p>We’re looking for an Infrastructure Operation and Apps Engineer who can work for a fast past and focused team. The Cloud Based Analytical Service (CBAS) is a respected team that supports the Analytical function in DESNZ. <br></p><p>CBAS has been running for 10 years and has developed a platform, based on Microsoft Azure, which has given its users the confidence that their data is kept in a secure place, which they can access, and they can run applications safely. <br></p><p>You will work with the CBAS product manager and alongside other Infrastructure Engineers to support and resolve CBAS platform infrastructure issues and adaptions. </p><p>As well your own team colleagues you will work IT suppliers to explore ways to improve the way our platform operates and performs. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide specialist technical support and assistance to project infrastructure team.</li><li>Responsible for support of IT operations solutions and services and they are in-line with business service levels.</li><li>Provide 3rd line support on user identity issues.</li><li>Support applications so they are always online and available to users.</li><li>Ensure routine infrastructure work is complete on a timely manner.</li><li>Create user basic level guides and documentations to help users understand application and systems processes.</li><li>Provide technical support to CBAS user community on data engineering matters.</li><li>Create operational management reports for finance, and product manager for service reports and recharging</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p>Essential Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Experience of using Azure AD and Entra.</li><li>Experience of Azure Cloud Administration</li><li>Experience of administrating at least 2 of the following apps: AD Manager Plus, ESRI Server, and Nerdio.</li><li>General Update management, includes server and security patching</li><li>Experience of using PowerShell scripting or other Azure languages.</li><li>Storage Account Management </li><li>Experience using Azure Public cloud, including Azure certification.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><p>Desirable Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>IT/Computing degree.</li><li>ITIL certification.</li></ul><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></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Continual service improvement</li><li>Asset and configuration management.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £42,385, Department for Energy Security &amp; Net Zero contributes £12,278 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 Energy Security and Net Zero 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/members/joining-the-civil-service-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><p><strong>Office attendance</strong></p><p>The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.</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>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and a number of behavioural statements and technical skills examples.</p><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p>Please use your personal statement (in no more than 750 words) to demonstrate how your personal skills, qualities, and experience align with the essential criteria of the role.</p><p>Applications will be sifted on CV, behavioural statements, personal statement, and any technical skills required.</p><p>In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement.</p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.</p><p>The interview will consist of behaviour and technical-based questions.</p><p>Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions. </p><p>Information about the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and some examples of adjustments that we offer to disabled candidates and candidates with long-term health conditions during our recruitment process can be found in our <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f949bded6b8d0011861610/desnz-disability-confident-and-workplace-adjustment.pdf" target="_blank">DESNZ Candidate Guidance</a>. A <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f949f3ca3670001113a350/desnz-disability-confident-and-workplace-adjustment-plain-text-version.docx" target="_blank">DESNZ Plain Text Version</a> of the guidance is also available. </p><p>We encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants' section. </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>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.</p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p>A location-based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.</p><p>Candidates who meet the minimum benchmark may be placed on a Reserve List for consideration for similar roles, including those at a lower grade. Candidates who narrowly miss the benchmark and are not placed on the Reserve List may still be considered for an offer in a similar role at a lower grade.</p><p>Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.</p><p>Any move to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero 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; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>.</p><p>DESNZ does not normally offer full home working (i.e., working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home). </p><p>DESNZ cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. </p><p>DESNZ holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.</p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email <a href="mailto:Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk" target="_blank">Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk</a></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>For further information on National Security Vetting please <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">visit the Demystifying Vetting website</a>.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : Atha Elahi</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:atha.elahi@energysecurity.gov.uk" target="_blank">atha.elahi@energysecurity.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:desnzresourcing.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">desnzresourcing.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:DESNZrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESNZrecruitment.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: Click <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complaints_Handling_Procedure-AUGUST-2018.docx.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4MDImdmVyaWZ5PTY0MzhjYmEwODBiZmEyYTY4NTA3Y2I3OWVhOTYzZDcxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ5MDczLTZjY2Q5ODFhZmI4MjI5Yjg2ZGM5ZTJhMjFhOTY2YjA3NDAzYzY3YTA=" target="_blank">DESNZ TCs v1.2 Opens in new window</a> (doc, 174kB)

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

CBAS Operations and Apps Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As Chief Planning Inspector you will provide strategic leadership, professional expertise, and impartial guidance to shape and improve an effective, fair and transparent planning system for England. </p><p>This is a unique senior leadership opportunity to influence national planning policy, uphold the highest professional standards, and position the Planning Inspectorate as a trusted thought leader at the heart of Government priorities. </p><p>You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a fair, transparent planning system that enables major infrastructure, supports local plans and helps communities influence where they live. Our mission is clear: to provide consistently timely, high-quality and cost-effective decisions, recommendations and advice. </p><p>Working as part of our Executive Team, you’ll drive innovation, forge partnerships across Government and the sector, and turn policy into delivery that makes a difference. </p><p>You’ll also inspire and develop the Planning Inspector profession - building capability, encouraging innovation, championing excellence and fostering a culture of learning and development that sets the benchmark for the future. </p><p>Planning is at the heart of the Government’s ambitions: delivering 1.5 million homes, ensuring local plans across England, and enabling 150 major infrastructure projects. </p><p>If you’re ready to lead at the highest level in the sector and shape the places where people live, this is your moment. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Few roles in the sector can match this impact. You’ll help shape the places where people live and work, ensuring a planning system that is fair, transparent, and future-ready. To be successful you will have: </p><p><strong>Professional credibility</strong> – You’ll be a Chartered member (or equivalent) of a relevant professional body and bring extensive knowledge of the planning system </p><p><strong>Hands on experience</strong> – You’ve worked on the most complex planning cases </p><p><strong>Policy know-how</strong> – You understand the breadth of policy and legislation, and you’re tuned into the big issues shaping the future of planning </p><p><strong>Influencer and communicator</strong> – You can explain complex issues clearly, build trust and bring people together, even when interests conflict. Ministers, stakeholders and communities will see you as a safe pair of hands. </p><p><strong>Leader and team-builder</strong> – You know how to create high-performing, collaborative teams and keep them motivated through change </p><p><strong>Change savvy</strong> – You can steer big initiatives and make sure they land well, making sure they deliver real benefits </p><p><strong>Your approach:</strong></p><ul><li>You’re a natural relationship builder: people trust you </li></ul><ul><li>You care about service and outcomes for communities </li></ul><ul><li>You’re inclusive and collaborative, always bringing others along </li></ul><ul><li>You’re resilient, adaptable, and ready to tackle complex challenges head-on </li></ul><p>For full information on the role and assessment process please refer to the candidate pack attached. </p><p><strong>Salary</strong> £89,000-£94,000 </p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum advertised. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the minimum advertised, transfers or internal promotions will move to the minimum advertised or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. </p><p>This role is being advertised at grade SCS 1. New appointments to the Senior Civil Service will be appointed on the terms and conditions set out in the Civil Service Management Code </p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available for job share or compressed working hours, part time hours could be considered at a minimum of 26 hours per week. </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives, the communities where they live and the economy. </p><p>We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services. </p><p></p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based at our modern office in Bristol, 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to office attendance. To provide senior leadership visibility and work with colleagues, you’ll need to be in the office at least once a week. You will also need to meet colleagues and stakeholders in other parts of the country. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Capabilities to lead strategic and operational programmes and projects effectively </li></ul><ul><li>Chartered member (or equivalent) of a relevant professional institute. </li></ul><ul><li>Significant experience and proven expertise of complex planning related casework. </li></ul><ul><li>An extensive and detailed knowledge of the wide range of policy and legislation, which is relevant to the work of the Planning Inspectorate, including a well-developed knowledge and understanding of current and future issues facing the planning system in England, the UK and more widely. </li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder relationships and navigate potentially conflicting interests to gain confidence of Ministers and the public. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent leadership capabilities to enable, develop and sustain high performing, collaborative and resilient teams aligned to strategic and operational ambitions and mission. </li><li>Experience of effectively leading others through, and successfully embedding, impactful change. </li></ul><h4>Memberships</h4>Chartered member (or equivalent) of a relevant professional institute.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £89,000, Planning Inspectorate contributes £25,783 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>Flexible working options, including flexi-time, part-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role. </li></ul><ul><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. </li></ul><ul><li>25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays. </li></ul><ul><li>Generous family friendly policies. </li><li>Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams. </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, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application</strong></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: </p><ul><li><strong>A CV</strong>: The CV section is an opportunity for you to detail your career history. It should outline the jobs you have done, the length of time you were employed within each role and a brief description of your role, responsibilities and duties which demonstrate relevance to the role you are applying for against the essential criteria. You must type, or ‘copy and paste’ into the text box called ‘Employment History’ within the online application. You cannot attach a copy of your CV. </li><li><strong>A Personal Statement (1000 words max)</strong>: The personal statement allows you to outline your suitability for the role in more depth, expanding on your CV evidence. It is an opportunity for you to provide evidence against the essential criteria listed.</li></ul><p>We will assess your application on the evidence you have provided against the Essential Criteria detailed in the Person Specification in the candidate pack. </p><p>In the event of a large number of applications, a lead sift may take place. The following point will be used as the lead criteria when shortlisting if this happens, and if you do not meet the minimum standard the rest of your application will not be assessed. </p><ul><li><strong>Significant experience and proven expertise of complex planning related casework. </strong></li></ul><p>All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards. </p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will: </p><ul><li>Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role</li><li>Interviews will be a blend of behaviour and strength questions </li><li>Need to prepare and deliver a presentation</li><li>Facilitate a Staff Panel discussion</li></ul><p>Candidates who are successful at shortlist stage will be sent full assessment requirements with their interview invitations. </p><p><strong>Other Information </strong></p><p>Shortlist Date: w/c 2nd February 2026 </p><p>Staff Engagement Panels: 16th – 28th February 2026</p><p>Interview Date: w/c 2nd March 2026 </p><p>Staff engagement panels and interviews will be held in person in our office in Bristol, a 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate does not fund travel and subsistence for candidates to attend interviews. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate is committed to finding the right person for the job. We recruit using Success Profiles and consider the criteria you will need to demonstrate to be successful for the role. </p><p><strong> ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If specific qualifications/memberships are essential for the role and you are successful, you will be asked to provide accurate scanned or photographed images of the qualifications/memberships that you listed on your application prior to your start date. </p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. </p><p><strong>Disability Confident Interview scheme</strong></p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. </p><p>To be considered for an interview under the scheme you must: </p><ul><li>have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010 </li></ul><ul><li>provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description </li><li>meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential </li></ul><p>While we will endeavour to provide you with all the appropriate information, you are the expert on your specific requirements so if you require any adjustments, you should consider the information provided about the assessment process in the candidate pack and then: </p><ul><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. The earlier and more clearly you tell us what you need and why you need it, the more likely we are to be able to accommodate you in a timely fashion. </li></ul><p>All Planning Inspectorate colleagues must meet the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a>. This is a series of basic security checks to confirm identity and employment history. </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 : Graham Stallwood</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4NTImdmVyaWZ5PWZiNGNiZDhlYjliMDQ5NzZmZjNmOWNiZjdiOGE5MTlkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NTAxLTQyMzY1MWY5MTY1MDMzZTAwM2U4ZjVjNWRlNmVlNDA2NGE5MTNmMDY=" target="_blank">EVP(Great_Place_To_Work) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 534kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5MzQmdmVyaWZ5PTM2YzlkMjg5OTc5NjBiYmQyMWZiYjY3NGI1ZDcxNjUzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NTAxLTQyMzY1MWY5MTY1MDMzZTAwM2U4ZjVjNWRlNmVlNDA2NGE5MTNmMDY=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack 2025 - Chief Planning Inspector Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 495kB)

Chief Planning Inspector

Project Manager

Ministry of Defence

Defence Nuclear Organisation - Assurance Advisors

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join the Delivery, Productivity &amp; Workforce team at the Planning Inspectorate – a team dedicated to driving operational excellence and smarter ways of working. </p><p>As part of the Planning, Reporting and Operational Excellence function, this role sits at the heart of our mission: turning data into insight and insight into action. You will deliver meaningful, accessible information to a wide range of audiences and translate outcomes into tangible improvements that make a real difference. </p><p>Working closely with and supporting the Planning, Reporting and Operational Excellence Lead, you will help ensure decisions are informed, performance is optimised, and change is impactful. You’ll champion continuous improvement, foster smarter working practices, and play a key role in shaping a culture of excellence across the organisation. </p><p>This is your chance to influence how we work, drive positive change, and contribute to outcomes that matter. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You’ll bring proven experience in planning, reporting and operational improvement within complex organisations, supported by practical knowledge of analytical tools and data visualisation, including Power BI and Excel, to turn information into actionable insight. </p><p>Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential, as you’ll need to engage, build trust and collaborate effectively across the organisation. You should be confident interpreting complex data sets and presenting findings clearly and persuasively, with an understanding of performance management principles such as KPIs, scorecards and continuous improvement. </p><p>A proactive, motivated and solutions focused mindset is key, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast paced environment. </p><p>In this role, you’ll work closely with the Planning, Reporting &amp; Operational Excellence Lead to gather and analyse performance data, produce tailored reports and dashboards, and identify trends, risks and opportunities. You’ll translate analysis into practical recommendations, champion continuous improvement and influence positive change by building strong relationships across teams and coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders. </p><p>The role brings challenges such as balancing competing priorities, navigating complex data sources and securing buy-in from stakeholders with differing perspectives. If you’re ready to drive improvements that make a real impact, this is an opportunity to shape how we work and help embed a culture of excellence across the organisation.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. </p><p>This role is being advertised at SEO Grade. </p><p><strong>Working hours:</strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available. </p><p>We will also consider a job share, where two part-time roles could cover the responsibilities of this position. If you would like to apply on this basis, please indicate this in your application. </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives, the communities where they live and the economy.</p><p>We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services. </p><p></p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based in Bristol, 10 minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>We will assess your application against the Essential Criteria listed: </strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Excellent analytical skills with experience interpreting complex data sets and translating them into actionable insights </li><li>Proficiency in Power BI, MS Excel and other data visualisation tools </li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences, including senior leaders and operational teams </li><li>Understanding of performance management principles, including KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across functions, including ICT, Digital &amp; Data, and operational services </li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with experience of reporting cycles and coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders </li></ul><p>For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><strong>About the application process , Civil Service Careers</strong></a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</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>Knowledge of data analysis and Presentation of Data</li><li>Ability to communicate to diverse audiences</li><li>Ability to translate data into actionable improvements</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,689, Planning Inspectorate contributes £13,525 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>Flexible working options, including flexi-time, part-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role.</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.</li><li>25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays.</li><li>Generous family friendly policies.</li></ul><p>Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams.</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</strong></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: </p><ul><li><strong>A CV: </strong>The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV.</li><li><strong>A Personal Statement (750 words max):</strong> The personal statement lets you explain why you're a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert that we're looking for. </li></ul><p>If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application. </p><ul><li>Excellent analytical skills with experience interpreting complex data sets and translating them into actionable insights </li></ul><p>All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards.</p><p><strong>Interview </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will:</p><ul><li>Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role</li><li>Interviews will be a blend of behaviour, experience and technical questions </li></ul><p>Candidates who pass the shortlist stage will receive full assessment details with their interview invitations. </p><p><strong>Other Information</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlist Date: w/c 26th January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: w/c 9th February 2026</strong></p><p>Interviews will be held at The Planning Inspectorate office in Bristol, a 10 minute walk from Temple Meads train station. </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate does not fund travel and subsistence for candidates to attend interviews. </p><p><strong>Reserve list</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. </p><p><strong>Future Matches</strong></p><p>Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. </p><p><strong>ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If the job needs specific qualifications or memberships and you get the job, you'll need to send scanned or photographed images of them before you start.</p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. </p><p><strong>Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</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.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 : Rebecca Mandeville-Norden</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br>If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>).<br>If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY2NDUmdmVyaWZ5PWExMWE0N2E2YjYzYzU4ODdlNTI5ZTA2OTA0YzhiNzhlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMzAwLTNmMTk1YzA0ZGEwZWQyN2QyNmM2MDQ1NTExMjgzYWQ5YTY4NGZkZDI=" target="_blank">EVP(Great_Place_To_Work) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 534kB)

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