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Product Manager

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Surge and Rapid Response - Administrative Officer Multi location (529R)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Associate HR Business Partner

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. </p><p>We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our commercial team. </p><p>Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. </p><p>Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. </p><p>Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.</p><p></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Commercial Lead for the Chief Operating Office (COO) and Finance teams is a pivotal role in the Government Property Agency ensuring commercial alignment and success across the agency’s central functions. The scope of the teams included in the Chief Operating Office include HR, Marketing &amp; Communications, Corporate Performance and Corporate Security while the Finance Directorate includes Finance, Legal &amp; Governance and Commercial. The Commercial Lead for this area acts as the commercial business partner for these functions, leading on sourcing and procurement activity for these areas. In addition, the Commercial Lead is responsible for GPA contractual arrangements for contingent labour including Public Sector Resourcing, permanent recruitment and learning and development. The current contract pipeline is valued at approximately £40m. </p><p>The Commercial Lead is responsible for managing procurement and contracts for the area. This requires building relationships with senior stakeholders across teams to ensure alignment and resource management. This will include creating joint business cases, developing specifications and bid packs and working closely to identify the most appropriate route to market for requirements. The Commercial Lead is also responsible for ensuring the appropriate governance has been completed before procurement activity and contract award, providing advice to stakeholders on the scope of the governance required and ensuring relevant approvers are engaged in the process. </p><p>The role requires consistent maintenance of the contracts pipeline and procurement system to ensure effective data and accurate reporting on spend and commitments for the team. There is opportunity to drive change for the GPA through the centrality of the role, and the ability to build subject-matter expertise on niche and strategic areas of GPA delivery.<br><br>This role requires a sound knowledge of Public Sector Commercial and Procurement policies and procedures, PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 and evidence of experience in utilising CCS Frameworks to enable policy outcomes. </p><p><strong>Locations</strong><br>The successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. When selecting your location listed in this job advert please be aware that this will be your contractual base location with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working time in this organisational workplace.</p><p>Your time spent on official duties at workplace locations other than your contractual office such as supplier, customer or partner locations required to perform your role is included in the 60% attendance.</p><p>This requirement will however take into consideration any reasonable adjustments agreed upon appointment for people with a disability, flexibilities agreed for those with specific caring responsibilities, or other similar temporary flexibilities.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:<br></p><ul><li>Active management of the COO and Finance contract pipelines<br><br></li><li>Regular engagement with senior stakeholders to assess delivery of existing contracts and managing future requirements<br><br></li><li>Leading on end-to-end procurement activity for any requirements that emerge in the COO and Finance teams. This may include the use of frameworks and competitive procedures under the Procurement Act 2023<br><br></li><li>Working closely with stakeholders from across teams to develop requirements and identify appropriate sourcing routes along with complete bid packs that are proportionate to requirements<br><br></li><li>Build relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent delivery and performance management<br><br></li><li>Line management of team members, including fast stream placements, building commercial acumen and confidence in the commercial lifecycle<br><br></li><li>Contribute to commercial policy and lead on relevant policy development for the GPA Commercial team, in collaboration with the Commercial Policy team, to provide insights on procurement processes and practical guidance for use in live procurements<br><br></li><li>Input into reporting requirements to build and manage commercial data and ensure compliance across the contract portfolio<br><br></li><li>Representing the commercial team at forums, working groups and away days, creating visibility and engagement from GPA teams. </li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Identify risks to delivery, risks relating to fraud, works with stakeholders to minimise, manage, eliminate risks. Communicate risks effectively, ensuring colleagues inside and outside of commercial are cognisant of risks in their chosen approach</li><li>Use data, evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice, balancing a range of options, implications and risks of decisions to delivery outcomes</li><li>Evidence of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, through compelling messaging, collaborative working and effective delivery of commitments</li><li>A good working knowledge of procuring services utilising a range of routes to market, and applying the commercial lifecycle in a range of scenarios</li><li>Proficient procurement professional with applied and theoretical expertise in procurement processes, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship and performance management, and specification, report and recommendation writing.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre has to offer; including flexible working, generous benefits, Career Coaches, Mentors, L&amp;D, a Commercial College, active talent management and, most importantly, access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK.</p><p>For existing Civil Servants: For full details of the impact on any move across the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please read the candidate pack. Please note that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to continue to claim childcare vouchers. </p><p>Kindly refer to the following link for the GCF Rewards and benefits page.</p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.<p>Your application will be reviewed by a panel and should you be successful at sift we will invite you to attend a Virtual commercial Assessment and Development Centre (VADC). The panel will review results of the VADC and determine which candidates will go through to a subsequent final panel interview. Please note: Only candidates that achieve an A grade at ADC will be invited to interview for this role. </p><p><strong>Please be advised that the Virtual ADC is taking place on 9th February 2026 and will require a full day's attendance. </strong></p><p><strong>If you are invited to attend a virtual ADC, but for any reason are unable to meet the date outlined then please get in touch with the team on <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible. The ADC is booked and paid for in advance by departments, therefore it is only in certain circumstances we are able to accommodate alternative dates. </strong></p><p>For full details of our process, and a likely timeline, please read the attached candidate pack. </p><p>Throughout our selection process, we will make decisions about your capability to do the job, based on evidence you provide against the Technical Skills (essential criteria) and your Job History (CV) that you will be asked to provide during the application process. Further help and advice on our application and selection process can be found at this web address <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/</a></p><p><br>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. </p><p>Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/</a><br><br><br><strong>IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within 2 working days please contact: <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></strong></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 : Patricia Krauss</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should direct this to the Head of Commercial Resourcing Hub at the following email <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> quoting the vacancy reference number (if applicable) and the details of your complaint. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission via the following web page: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0OTAmdmVyaWZ5PWFiYmI5MDE2MjFkOTBjMjdhNDFlMDkxYWY1ZmE0OTJl" target="_blank">443072 - Candidate Pack - GPA - Commercial Lead - Chief Operating Office and Finance.docx Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1376kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0OTEmdmVyaWZ5PWJhMTQzMTNjNDdjNmZiYTYzY2Q1NDA5MzE3YWQwNGRi" target="_blank">Guaranteed Interview Schemes (GIS) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 70kB)

Commercial Lead - Chief Operating Office & Finance

Valuation Office Agency

Senior Business Analyst

Cyber Proactive Protection Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><strong>Overview of the job</strong><br><br>The job holder will lead the management and assessment of selected low to medium risk prisoners and prepare, implement, review and evaluate their sentence plans with them. The job holder will build effective, appropriate and supportive relationships with prisoners, with the aim of reducing re- offending. The job holder will act in a supportive role only to probation officers in the case management of high risk prisoners. The job holder will have undergone selection and additional training to carry out this specialist delivery job as a Prison Offender Manager to prisoners. This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities. This role is rotational. Will have regular prisoner facing activities/duties.<br><strong>Summary </strong><br><br>Typical tasks associated with this role include: • Supervise, Manage, Signpost and advise prisoners decently, safely and securely while carrying out all activities.• Understand, apply and conform to national and local policies.• Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff.• Maintain and update systems in line with local agreements.• Prepare relevant documentation to managers for verification/quality checking purposes.• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required.• To assess and manage the risk posed by offenders to protect victims of crime and the general public by:o Providing information and advice to other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.o Supervise offenders during custodial sentences.o Contribute to the management of risk.o Work with other agencies and groups to prevent reoffending and meet the needs of victims and offenders.<br><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties</strong><br><br>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with low to medium risk cases.• No ownership of high risk cases will be held, but support to probation officers in the case management of high risk prisoners will be given when required.• As Prison Offender Manager, be involved in all relevant processes in the prison such as ACCT and violence reduction/anti-bullying for those within your case load, if this is applicable.• Act as the ACCT Case Manager for individuals if appropriate (Prison Offender Managers should not routinely be used as ACCT Case Managers, only when appropriate to do so).• Interview prisoners within prescribed timescales of their arrival. Set and review targets with prisoners and update case management notes on PNOMIS or relevant IT systems.• Use the Offender Assessment System (OASys) to identify risks and manage offenders appropriately.• Obtain further information if required from outside agencies to complete a comprehensive OASys report.• Lead the sentence planning meeting in order to prepare and review appropriate plans.• Coordinate the activities within the sentence plan through liaison with prisoners and other departments and agencies, including gathering and exchanging information and understanding/investigating conflicting opinions on prisoner progress.• Encourage and support prisoner to participate in education, interventions and workshops as defined within the sentence plan. Develop strategies to assist prisoners to overcome reluctance to attend.• To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.• Liaise with the Community Offender Managers regarding Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) and Home Detention Curfew (HDC). Make recommendations to the Governor on suitability for early release. Inform relevant agencies of release dates and address of prisoners considered a risk on release.• Support Community Offender Managers with the delivery of plans to enable recalled prisoners to be re-released.• Complete all paperwork for the cases, including lifer and ISP specific paperwork in line with relevant policies, standards and set timescales.• Highlight any prisoner who gives significant concerns by their behaviour to the Heads of Offender Management or Orderly Officer. Concerns may be for a variety of issues, for example, any prisoner who has presented in the past risk of suicide or self harm, or if there are any outstanding concerns with regards to victims or further offences and racial harassment.• Contribute to and attend Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Boards and work with all relevant external agencies to protect the public when releasing prisoners under MAPPA.• Liaise with the Foreign National Department or UK Border Agency regarding foreign national prisoners, as appropriate.• Instigate public protection child contact checks and share relevant safeguarding information with authorities.• Undertake the role of the resettlement advisor for prisoners in the specific caseload. Forge, develop and maintain the links between the programmes, the progress, or otherwise, made by the participants and the prisoner’s ongoing path through their sentence.• To work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain effective team relationships, in particular with Key Workers.• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.• To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.• To work within the aims and values of HMPPS. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.<strong>Behaviours</strong><br><br>• Making Effective Decisions• Working Together• Communicating and Influencing• Delivering at Pace• Managing a Quality Service<strong>Ability</strong><br><br>• Ability to analyse complex information in order to make assessments and decisions.• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with offenders, professionals, and at hearings such as Parole Boards.• Ability to empathise constructively with people from diverse backgrounds.• The ability to complete all mandatory training as required to support the job role.<br><strong>Experience</strong><br><br>• Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, and of using tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.• Understanding of factors related to offending, e.g. substance misuse, accommodation issues.• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of case management.• Knowledge and understanding of risk management/risk assessment pertaining to offenders and the impact on victims of crime.• Experience in planning and coordinating work.• Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to motivate and change behaviour.• Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity.• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the criminal justice system.• Experience of working with people who have committed offences.• Have received Women Awareness Staff Training (WASP) if working in a female establishment.• Have received Juvenile Awareness Staff Programme (JASP) and child protection training if working in a Juvenile establishment.• A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.<br><strong>Technical <br><br>Desirable</strong><br><br>- Higher level academic qualification(s). <strong>Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances</strong><br>37 hour working week.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,275, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £9,639 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths.<p><a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13512?entityId=13512" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13512?entityId=13512</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Prison Offender Manager (Ref: 13512)

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Geospatial Lead

Department for Transport

Senior AI Policy & Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you passionate about crafting clear, compelling messages that connect with diverse audiences?</p><p>Do you thrive on building understanding and engagement through effective communication strategies?</p><p>Are you excited to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful stories and drive meaningful change?</p><p>If so, come and join us as a Digital Engagement Manager.</p><p>We are looking for a confident and passionate individual with strong communication, planning and engagement skills, to work within Digital &amp; Transformation Group.</p><p>You’ll bring together vital service lines across DWP. Our vision is to improve the lives of citizens with enhanced capability, by operating and modernising critical DWP services essential to our customers and colleagues.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent communication skills. The ability to work with a wide range of colleagues is essential, to define, deliver and evaluate the story to internal and/or external audiences.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Digital Engagement Manger, you will:</p><ul><li>Work collaboratively, building solid partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders across and beyond the organisation, including teams within Digital &amp; Transformation Group, Internal Communications, Press Office, HR, other government departments and external organisations, to deliver campaigns and messaging.</li><li>Help colleagues translate technical issues into relevant and understandable content that resonates with target audiences.</li><li>Manage communications platforms such as the SharePoint site and Teams channel, and lead on all colleague calls, leadership and colleague events and external awards and opportunities.</li><li>Support the people agenda by working closely with people groups, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) working groups and wellbeing leads, acting as an advocate for people-related objectives and promoting relevant activities across the organisation.</li><li>Apply strong campaign management principles and robust quality control using a structured planning model to ensure communications are creative, insight-driven, and effectively evaluated.</li><li>Deliver projects, often concurrently, on time. Develop your own capability to operate effectively in an innovative and multi skilled function.</li><li>Play an active role in the wider engagement community, seeing the bigger picture beyond your own area and supporting collaborative cross team delivery, providing professional support and helping build capability.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>See selection process for further details.<h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Implementation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,876 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>We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:</p><ul><li>Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.</li><li>Generous annual leave – at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.</li><li>Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.</li><li>Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join <a href="https://www.hassra.org.uk/content-hassraorguk-about-hassra" target="_blank">HASSRA</a> a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).</li><li>Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service.</li><li>Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.</li><li>An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.</li></ul><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.</p><p>If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 60% of your contracted working hours from your DWP office.</p><p>If you have a disability, caring responsibilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet the minimum office attendance requirement, please discuss this with us using the contact details in this advert.</p><p><strong>Salary Information</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service will join on band minimum. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer should maintain their current salary. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or receive a 10% increase in salary, whichever is greater. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Stage 1: Application</strong><br><br>Your application will consist of four parts: <br><br>1. A Personal Details application form. <br><br>2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed.</p><p>3. Personal statement - up to 750 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below:</p><ul><li>Experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, across multiple disciplines</li></ul><ul><li>Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and MS Teams to deliver multi-channel communications. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to apply clear standards of quality and use analytic tools to measure effectiveness.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of organising virtual and face to face events, from planning to executing, leading working groups and producing outcomes.</li></ul><p>4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of 'Implementation'.</p><ul><li>Experience of working within a specialist area or in a broad communication and engagement role, with the ability to plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns and tailor messaging to the needs of different audiences.</li></ul><p>Ensure that all examples provided in your statements are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. If you choose to use gen-AI to support your statements, you must follow the guidelines outlined in the <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank"><strong>Artificial intelligence and recruitment guide.</strong></a></p><p>The sift panel will use the information in your employment history, personal statement, and technical statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge.</p><p>An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift.<br></p><p>If you do progress to a full sift, you will be provided with one combined overall assessment score for both your employment history and Personal Statement.</p><p>For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">Applying for jobs at DWP Digital.</a></p><p><strong>Important Information</strong></p><ul><li>You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form.</li><li>Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered.</li><li><strong>If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br><br>If you’re successful at the sift stage, you’ll be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. During the interview, you’ll be assessed against the experience criteria listed under both the essential and technical skill.<br><br>You will be asked to do a 5 minute presentation to further assess your experience. Your presentation should focus on the following:</p><ul><li>How would you plan and deliver a multi-channel communications campaign to engage diverse audiences and achieve measurable outcomes?</li></ul><p>Interviews will take place from late February 2026. Interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Other information:</strong></p><p>If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards.</p><p>All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. </p><p>For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.</p><p>We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.</p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</strong></a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</p><p>Complete the “Reasonable Adjustments” 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>For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">How we recruit page.</a></p><p>Find out more about <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-department-for-work-and-pensions/" target="_blank">Working for DWP</a></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location.</p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action.</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 : Arshid Ali</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Arshid.ali@dwp.gov.uk" target="_blank">Arshid.ali@dwp.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODEmdmVyaWZ5PTBhYTJkZGQxYjEwMTk3OWY0YmM2NGIyYjY1NzM1Y2Q2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDcwLTBlZDczM2M4YTMxZWI5NWNhNjk1NzA4ODAxMWM1YWUwNzk3OTRiMTI=" target="_blank">DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 17kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODImdmVyaWZ5PTBhZDFiMDQ2NTdmNDY3MGEyMmU2YWUxYmQ2NzFhNzVkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDcwLTBlZDczM2M4YTMxZWI5NWNhNjk1NzA4ODAxMWM1YWUwNzk3OTRiMTI=" target="_blank">Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview (18) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 635kB)

Digital Engagement Manager

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UK Health Security Agency

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Technical Surveillance Support Officer

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Senior Campaigns Manager

Property Inspector - District Valuer Services

<h4>Job summary</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to join the HR Business Management Office (BMO) team, where we champion innovation and continuous improvement across HR. As the HR Improvement Officer, you will lead and deliver improvement projects that make HR processes more efficient, user-friendly, and future-ready. You will take ownership of projects from inception to delivery: scoping requirements, creating project plans, and implementing solutions that enhance HR’s ability to serve the wider organisation.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As the HR Improvement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving change and embedding best practice within HR. You will work closely with colleagues across HR and the wider organisation to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver tangible outcomes. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Project Ownership:</strong> Lead assigned improvement projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring milestones are met and benefits realised. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Process Analysis:</strong> Review existing HR processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose innovative solutions. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Project Planning:</strong> Develop clear project plans, including timelines, resource requirements, and risk management strategies. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Work collaboratively with HR teams, senior leaders, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Innovation &amp; Automation:</strong> Explore and implement digital tools and automation solutions to streamline HR processes. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Reporting &amp; Evaluation:</strong> Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Champion a culture of innovation within HR, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly. </li></ul><ul><li>Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. </li></ul><ul><li>Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels. </li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to challenge existing processes. </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,715, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs contributes £8,608 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>Applications will be sifted on: </p><ul><li>A <strong>500-word personal statement</strong> outlining your suitability for the role. </li></ul><ul><li>A <strong>250-word statement</strong> on the lead behaviour: <em>Changing and Improving</em>. </li></ul><p>In the event of a high number of applications, applications will be sifted on personal statement only. </p><p>A CV will be requested for information purposes but will not be scored. </p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>If successful at the application stage, you will be invited to interview.</p><p>Interviews will include a competency-based discussion and may involve a short exercise related to project planning or process improvement. </p><p>You will be assessed against the following Civil Service Behaviours: </p><ul><li><strong>Changing and Improving</strong> (Application) </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Managing a Quality Service</strong> (Interview) </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong> (Interview) </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Seeing the Bigger Picture</strong> (Interview) </li></ul><p>Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.</p><p>Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>As part of the pre-employment process for this post, successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. The agreed contractual workplace is then the substantive and permanent place of work for the successful candidate(s)</p><p>Where the location is ‘National’ the successful appointee should discuss and agree an appropriate contractual location in line with both Defra’s location policy and site capacity, prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.</p><p>Successful applicants currently employed by the hiring Defra organisation for this post may choose to remain in their current contractual location or may choose to change contractual location to one of those listed above. This should be discussed and agreed prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.</p><p>The agreed amount of time spent at a workplace for this post will reflect the requirement for Civil Servants to spend at least 60% of their working time in an organisation workplace with the option to work the remaining time flexibly from home. Working time spent at a workplace may include time spent at other organisational locations including field-based operational locations, together with supplier, customer or partner locations. This is a non-contractual agreement which is consistent with common Civil Service expectations.</p><p>Travel costs to non-contractual workplaces will be subject to departmental travel and subsistence policies. Travel costs to contractual workplaces are the responsibility of the employee.</p><p>The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location, and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.</p><p>Defra includes the core department, APHA, RPA, Cefas and VMD.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to fr Defraom another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p><strong>Accessibility</strong></p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship Statement</strong></p><p>Please take note that Defra does not hold a UK Visa &amp; Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.</p><p><strong>Merit Lists</strong></p><p>Where more than one location is advertised, candidates will be appointed in merit order for each location. You will be asked to state your location preference on your application.</p><p><strong>Criminal Record Check</strong></p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. </p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>All of these posts require the successful candidate to hold basic security clearance. Candidates posted to London may be subject to a higher level of clearance because of the security requirements for that location. Job offers to these posts are made on the basis of merit. Security vetting will only take place after the receipt of a job offer.</p><p>For further information on National Security Vetting please <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">visit the Demystifying Vetting website</a>.</p><p>Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fvetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter%2Fthe-vetting-charter&amp;data=05%7C01%7CStewart.Crook%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C11d121afdedc4b66f0db08db02a2c67c%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638106670938846538%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DLMFEFWkLHuoVftzsYqu0LeN6MLyJyfsWhgTWBGwHFo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">See our vetting charter</a></p><p><strong>Internal Fraud Database Check</strong></p><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. </p><p>A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : George Waldron</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:george.waldron@defra.gov.uk" target="_blank">george.waldron@defra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">here</a><br><br>

HR Improvement Officer

Home Office

Age Assessing Social Worker

Senior Data Analyst

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

Digital & Data Commercial Lead

Programme Delivery Manager

Legal Process Improvement Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>UKHSA provides microbiology services through a network of regional laboratories and central reference laboratories. UKHSA commissions its diagnostic Microbiology service for the Yorkshire &amp; Humber region from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).</p><p>The post holder will work as part of the UKHSA employed team based in the Leeds Regional Laboratory based at the Centre for Laboratory Medicine at the St James University Hospital, providing microbiology support for the laboratory based CDRN surveillance activities. The Leeds Regional Laboratory is the national laboratory for the Clostridium difficile Ribotyping Network (CDRN) in England. UKHSA is currently implementing a plan to introduce new technologies and services, such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to the Clostridium difficile services it currently provides. This role will support the Lead Scientist in the CDRN unit in delivering this plan.</p><p>The post holder will be required to support the emergency response capability of the Leeds Laboratory should this be required and also to work with colleagues to provide a laboratory liaison service to the Yorkshire &amp; Humber Health Protection teams.</p><p>The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (as described in the essential criteria). An IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology is essential (please note that this is not covered by HCPC registration or a higher degree). The successful candidate must also have experience in diagnostic bacteriology, bacterial culture techniques and experience of diagnostic molecular biology testing.</p><h4>Working for your organisation</h4><p>We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. </p><p>UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. </p><p>Please visit our careers site for more information <a href="https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers" target="_blank">https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As part of the main duties, you will be expected to:</p><ul><li>To work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high-quality Clostridium difficile ribotyping service to provide patients and clinicians with the highest level of diagnosis, treatment and surveillance.</li><li>To assist the Lead Scientist in the development and transition to a whole genome sequencing (WGS) service for CDRN</li><li>To provide expert technical support for the specialist work undertaken within the laboratory in accordance with UKHSA and laboratory policies and procedures</li><li>The post holder would be expected to assist in any UKHSA coordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g., a Bioterrorism incident or a major disease outbreak.</li><li>To participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining ISO 15189 accreditation from UKAS (UK Accreditation Service).</li><li>To participate in the provision of out-of-hours services should these be required</li><li>To provide support for any PH initiatives undertaken in Leeds UKHSA </li><li>Responsible for organising and controlling own workload ensuring deadlines are observed and duties performed efficiently. </li><li>Provide cover as directed by Line Manager for other members of the team in their absence and assist with their workloads as necessary. </li><li>Act independently on day-to-day issues and to use own judgement within the autonomy and limitations of the post</li></ul><p>This is not an exhaustive list. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Educated to degree level in an appropriate medical / microbiological / biological science or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area e.g., molecular biology</li><li>IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology</li><li>Registration with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Biomedical Scientist</li><li>Experience in diagnostic bacteriology and bacterial culture techniques</li><li>Experience of diagnostic molecular biology testing, molecular methods including real time PCR and sequencing</li><li>Experience of working in a regulated environment with quality systems and knowledge of UKAS/ISO</li><li>Experience of evaluating new techniques/equipment</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p><ul><li>MSc or higher qualification in an appropriate medical / microbiological / biological science</li><li>Experience of training staff.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of the Microbiology out-of-hours team if required as part of a national public health response</li><li>Awareness of a range of Health Services provisions and knowledge of NHS issues.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li></ul><p><strong>NHS Pension</strong></p><p>This role is offered under Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions. </p><ul><li>If you are already on AfC T&amp;Cs or accept the role on a fixed-term contract, you will be enrolled in the NHS Pension Scheme or keep your current AfC Pension. </li><li>If you take the role on a loan or temporary promotion, you will retain your existing substantive T&amp;Cs. </li><li>If the role is available under either AfC or Civil Service T&amp;Cs depending on your registration, your pension scheme will align accordingly. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. </p><p><em>Stage 1: Application &amp; Sift </em></p><p>You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed essential criteria, and this will be in the form of: </p><ul><li>an application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) </li><li>a 1000 word supporting statement</li></ul><p>This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. </p><p>Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV. </p><p>The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together. </p><p>Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: </p><ul><li>Meets all essential criteria </li><li>Meets some essential criteria </li><li>Meets no essential criteria </li></ul><p>Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting. <br><br>Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:</p><ul><li>Experience in diagnostic bacteriology and bacterial culture techniques</li><li>Experience of diagnostic molecular biology testing, molecular methods including real time PCR and sequencing</li></ul><p>Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.</p><p>If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.</p><p>Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. </p><p>Feedback will not be provided at this stage. </p><p><em>Stage 2: Interview (competency based) </em></p><p>You will be invited to a face to face interview.</p><p>Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities will be tested at interview.</p><p>A test scenario will also be given to assess your technical skills. Details will be provided during the interview.</p><p>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>This role is being offered as lab working based at Leeds, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James University Hospital. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.</p><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria </strong></p><p>Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). </p><p><strong>Security Clearance Level Requirement </strong></p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. </p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter Terrorism Check clearance. </p><p> For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments </strong></p><p>The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs. </p><p>You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/</a></p><p><strong>International Police check </strong></p><p>If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period. <br><br><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI) </strong></p><p>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. </p><p>Link below: </p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><strong>Internal Fraud check </strong></p><p>If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant’s personal details – name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for External candidates to the Civil Service. </p><p><strong>Careers website </strong></p><p>Please visit our careers site for more information <a href="https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers" target="_blank">https://gov.uk/ukhsa/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.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.<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 : Jon Payne</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jonathan.payne@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonathan.payne@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: <a href="mailto:Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/7654454" target="_blank">http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/7654454</a>

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