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<h4>Job summary</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>The Countermeasures Development, Evaluation &amp; Preparedness (CDEP) and Diagnostic Pathogen Characterisation (DPC) Divisions, along with other divisions in the Public Health Microbiology (PHM) Directorate, provide the laboratory-based capability for UKHSA. </p><p>You will be joining an efficient and fast-paced team – based on the Porton site - who work closely with Scientific laboratory-based staff and supporting UKHSA functions such as Safety, Quality, Commercial, Finance, Estates and Engineering. The team ensures the department has the resources and systems in place to allow delivery of high-quality scientific data. This role provides specialist, site-based operational management and support to all activities within CDEP, DPC and other operational functions as required across the Porton site/UKHSA functions.</p><p>Key working relationships: The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals; internal and external to UKHSA. This will include, but is not limited to, the following.</p><p><strong>Internal</strong></p><ul><li>Divisional Deputy Directors, CDEP/DPC Operational Lead &amp; Head of Operations, Senior and other Operations Managers, Heads of Departments, Project Team Leaders, Scientific Leads, Scientists, supporting functions i.e. HR, OH, Finance, Commercial, wider PHM. </li></ul><p><strong>External</strong></p><ul><li>Suppliers, customers, scientists, regulatory bodies.</li></ul><p>We are currently recruiting for 1 post with the potential for further similar posts becoming available in the near future.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ol><li>To manage and lead on assigned division wide operational duties within CDEP &amp; DPC.</li><li>To take responsibility and lead in the maintenance, improvement and management of assigned systems, policies and processes that ensure business delivery and service provision to CDEP &amp; DPC and its customers. This includes formulating and executing plans, monitoring outcomes, measures and benefits and to reporting all findings to the Divisions. </li><li>Take a lead in influencing other departments/service providers to improve/enhance the service they provide to CDEP &amp; DPC. </li><li>Contribute to and lead on change initiatives e.g. Harlow relocation Programme of activities. </li><li>Establish links and collaborations within and outside UKHSA as necessary to benefit the Divisions.</li><li>Assist senior colleagues, leading where necessary, in developing the Divisions operational strategy in support of the scientific strategy: executing the strategy, identifying and responding to opportunities as they arise.</li><li>Take lead responsibility for the supervision, training and management of staff as appropriate.</li><li>Provide reports as required and lead on preparation of presentations, operational publications and liaison via teleconferences with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and customer as well as dealing with enquiries as necessary.</li><li>To ensure that the Division undertakes work in accordance with the UKHSA’s Code of Safety Practice and to work within any Quality or other Systems that are applicable to the Division and Porton site.</li><li>To fulfil the requirements of Civil Service Behaviours.</li><li>To comply with all UKHSA policies and procedures.</li><li>To perform any other duties required by the Line manager commensurate with grade.</li></ol><p>This list is not exhaustive.</p><p>It should be noted that the work of the Divisions is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>BSc in Biological Sciences</li><li>Experience of managing and leading in a Core Operations Team, making tactical decisions in a regulated (eg. Safety, Quality) life/medical sciences laboratory, or Healthcare related environment</li><li>Confident and effective communicator </li><li>Possess excellent organisation and planning skills</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively</li><li>Experience of using problem solving skills to drive system or service improvement</li><li>Ability to respond to sudden and unexpected demands in a calm and efficient manner</li><li>Proficient in the use of MS Office applications</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £56,185, UK Health Security Agency contributes £16,276 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><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 is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience, Strengths and Technical Skills <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles - GOV.UK</a></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Application</strong></p><p>You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 8 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: </p><ul><li>Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) </li><li>1500 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>The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together. </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>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>The pile meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting</p><p>Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will conduct an initial sift on the lead criteria</p><ul><li>Experience of managing and leading in a Core Operations Team, making tactical decisions in a regulated (eg. Safety, Quality) life/medical sciences laboratory, or Healthcare related environment</li></ul><p>If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview &amp; assessment.</p><p>Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. </p><p>Feedback will not be provided at this stage. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview </strong></p><p>Success profiles</p><p>You will be invited to a single face to face interview. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.</p><p>The following will be tested at interview:</p><ul><li>Behaviours</li><li>Strengths</li><li>Experience</li><li>Technical skills</li></ul><p>The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:</p><ul><li>Communicating and influencing (Lead Criteria)</li><li>Changing and improving</li><li>Working together</li><li>Managing a quality service</li></ul><p>You will be asked to prepare and present a 5-10 minute (maximum) presentation. The subject will be an example of managing and leading the development or implementation of a new system, process or improvement. </p><p>You will also be asked strength based questions.</p><p>Interview dates to be confirmed. </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>Selection Process </strong></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><strong>Location</strong></p><p>This role is being offered as office based at our Scientific Campus in Porton. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role. </p><p><strong>Security Clearance Level Requirement</strong></p><p>Successful candidates will require Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) as a minimum with willingness and capability to work towards Security Check (SC) clearance.</p><p>You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years to obtain Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) and 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. </p><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria </strong></p><p>External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).</p><p><strong>Salary Information</strong></p><p>If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.</p><p><strong>Future location </strong></p><p>UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection" target="_blank">Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK</a> .The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.</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. 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">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</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></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 <br>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://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ukhsa-hub/" target="_blank">UKHSA Hub , Civil Service Careers</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Timor Miakhel</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:timor.miakhel@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">timor.miakhel@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 here.<br><br><a href="http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/7671353" target="_blank">http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/7671353</a>

UK Health Security Agency

Operations Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Plant Manager is the system technical lead for all large-scale engineering systems (i.e. steam boiler, installation of associated pipework) for the site. The post holder is responsible for managing small projects / initiatives relating to engineering plant-based systems and interfacing with the wider UKHSA user community to ensure utilities systems on site remain safe, compliant and reliable for all facilities, equipment, staff and the wider UKHSA community. The Manager must uphold the integrity of the technical stores to manage daily demand and future requirements. </p><p>The key job objectives are: </p><ul><li>Adhere to the Engineering Policy and maintain compliance.</li><li>Project manage small business critical projects and monitor equipment data trends whilst liaising with the maintenance team.</li><li>Communicate proactively and professionally with customers and stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Liaise with Competent Bodies for PSSR assurance / compliance. </li></ul><p><strong>Working for your organisation</strong><br>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><h4>Job description</h4><h4>Main duties and Responsibilities:</h4><ul><li>To monitor equipment trend data as provided by the computerised maintenance management system and liaison with the maintenance teams/users, to recommend and manage process improvements /initiatives, and when required prepare justifications for submission within the appropriate capital budget. </li><li>Project manage small business critical projects as delegated by the Site Engineering Manager in accordance with the UKHSA Capital Project procedure. </li><li>Deputise for the Engineering Manager providing technical guidance and training to the Hard Services engineering team and administering business process related tasks through the computerised maintenance management system and business management system. </li><li>Represent the Engineering function at audits and inspections as subject matter expert for Utilities supported by the Engineering Manager. </li><li>To be responsible for the writing, and review of User Requirements specifications, SOPs related to Utilities systems and other equipment within the site. </li><li>Review the Approval of Engineering technical documents as required to support the Engineering function including review and approval of Safety related documents such as pressure systems written schemes of examination. </li><li>Responsible for troubleshooting and liaising with maintenance technicians, engineers and users to establish the root cause, develop and manage appropriate corrective action plans and report through the UKHSA non-conformance systems, for failures and performance issues </li><li>Represent Engineering team and wider programme capital projects. </li></ul><p>The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will be expected to carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Role Criteria and Other Requirements </strong></p><p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>ONC / HND or similar engineering plant qualification or significant experience gained in a suitable working arena.</li><li>Experience with pressure systems, steam boilers, incinerator hall environments.</li><li>Experience of working with and understanding engineering technical documentation.</li><li>Accurate and clear record keeping, numeracy and report writing skills and excellent organisation.</li><li>Diplomatic and tactful approach to colleagues and good communication skills.</li><li>An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices, but also in relation to management systems. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria: </strong></p><ul><li>Membership of a professional institute approved structured programme and evidence of continuing professional development. </li><li>Competent in fault finding / rectification on utilities, systems and equipment, use of Building Management and Environmental Management systems.</li><li>A working knowledge of pressure systems.</li><li>Knowledge and operation of computerised maintenance management systems (Maximo). </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,983, UK Health Security Agency contributes £12,162 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours/Strengths/ Experience.</p><p><strong>Stage 1: Application &amp; Sift (Success Profiles)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles - GOV.UK</a></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 a:</p><ul><li>Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) </li><li>Up to750 words Supporting Statement</li></ul><p><em><strong>Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1,500 but your Supporting Statement must be no more than 750 words.</strong></em></p><p>This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. <br><br><strong><em>You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible).</em></strong></p><p><strong>Please do not email us your CV</strong></p><p><strong>Longlisting</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications we may 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><strong><em>If used, the pile(s) ‘Meets all essential criteria’ will proceed to shortlisting. </em></strong></p><p><strong>Shortlisting</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:</p><ul><li>ONC / HND or similar engineering plant qualification or significant experience gained in a suitable working arena.</li></ul><p>Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/successful candidates. </p><p>If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview &amp; assessment. </p><p>Feedback will not be provided at this stage. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview (Success Profiles)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles - GOV.UK</a></p><p>You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview.</p><p>If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. </p><p>Behaviours, Strengths and Experience will be tested at interview.</p><p><strong>Behaviours </strong></p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service (Lead)</li><li>Changing and Improving </li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><p>External - Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>This role is being offered as office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton. </p><p>If based at one of our scientific campuses, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. 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. In exceptional circumstances 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>Future location </strong></p><p>UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection" target="_blank">Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK</a>. </p><p>The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff. </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:</p><ul><li>Basic Personnel Security Standard</li><li>Counter-terrorist Check </li></ul><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. 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. </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>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 : Beth Coldridge</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@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> <br>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/7678943" target="_blank">http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/7678943</a>

Mechanical Plant Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Plant Manager is the system technical expert for electrical systems for the site. The post holder will be responsible for managing small projects / initiatives relating to utilities systems and interfacing with the wider UKHSA user community to ensure utilities on site remain safe, compliant, and reliable for all facilities, equipment, and staff.</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><h4>Job description</h4><h4><strong>Main duties and responsibilities</strong></h4><ul><li>To monitor Utility equipment trend data as provided by the computerised maintenance management system and liaison with the maintenance teams/users, to recommend and manage process improvements /initiatives, and when required prepare justifications for submission within the appropriate capital budget. </li></ul><ul><li>Project manage small business critical projects as delegated by the Engineering Manager in accordance with the UKHSA Capital Project procedure. </li></ul><ul><li>Deputise for the Engineering Manager providing technical guidance and training to the Hard Services Contractor electrical team and administering business process related tasks through the computerised maintenance management system and business management system. </li></ul><ul><li>Represent the Engineering function at audits and inspections as subject matter expert for electrical systems supported by the Engineering Manager. </li></ul><ul><li>To be responsible for the writing, and review of User Requirements specifications, SOPs related to Utility systems and other equipment within the site. </li></ul><ul><li>Review the Approval of Engineering technical documents as required to support the Engineering function including review and approval of safety related documents such as pressure systems written schemes of examination and EICR reports. </li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for troubleshooting and liaising with maintenance technicians, engineers, and users to establish the root cause, develop and manage appropriate corrective action plans and report through the UKHSA non-conformance systems, for failures and performance issues. </li></ul><p>The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You shall be expected to carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Role Criteria and Other Requirements </strong></p><p><strong>Essential criteria: </strong></p><ul><li>ONC / HND or similar electrical engineering qualification or significant experience gained in a suitable working arena. </li><li>Experience in an Engineering operational role, ideally in the life sciences industry. </li><li>Experience of successfully leading a variety of specialist engineering initiatives. </li><li>Experience of Regulatory Audits. </li><li>Experience in Preparing Engineering Technical Documentation. </li><li>Experience of working within a Quality system. </li><li>Experience of dealing with internal customers, negotiating and agreeing work programs, reporting progress, dealing with issues to ensure delivery and customer satisfaction. </li><li>Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development. </li><li>Accurate and clear record keeping, numeracy and report writing skills and excellent organisational skills. </li><li>Diplomatic and tactful approach to colleagues and good communication skills. </li><li>An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices, but also in relation to management systems. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Project Management Training. </li><li>Practical life sciences industry experience of facilities, equipment and critical utilities operation, design, commissioning, and validation. </li><li>Experience of current available engineering / equipment technology and its subsequent sizing / selection to support estates, engineering and facilities. </li><li>Experience of the design, and control of capital project design documentation within a quality system. </li><li>Experience of project management of capital project delivery within a life sciences environment. </li><li>Specialist knowledge of life sciences processes associated equipment technologies and design. </li><li>Knowledge and operation of computerised maintenance management systems (Maximo). </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><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours/Strengths/ Experience.</p><p><strong>Stage 1: Application &amp; Sift (Success Profiles)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles - GOV.UK</a></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 a:</p><ul><li>Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) </li><li>Up to 500 words Supporting Statement</li></ul><p><em><strong>Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1,500 but your Supporting Statement must be no more than 500 words.</strong></em></p><p>This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. <br><br><strong><em>You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible).</em></strong></p><p><strong>Please do not email us your CV</strong></p><p><strong>Longlisting</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications we may 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><strong><em>If used, the pile(s) ‘Meets all essential criteria’ will proceed to shortlisting. </em></strong></p><p><strong>Shortlisting</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:</p><ul><li>ONC / HND or similar engineering plant qualification or significant experience gained in a suitable working arena.</li></ul><p>Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/successful candidates. </p><p>If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview &amp; assessment. </p><p>Feedback will not be provided at this stage. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview (Success Profiles)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles - GOV.UK</a></p><p>You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview.</p><p>If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. </p><p>Behaviours, Strengths and Experience, will be tested at interview.</p><p><strong>Behaviours </strong></p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service (Lead)</li><li>Changing and Improving </li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><p>External - Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>This role is being offered as office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton. </p><p>If based at one of our scientific campuses, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. 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. In exceptional circumstances 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>Future location </strong></p><p>UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection" target="_blank">Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK</a>. </p><p>The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff. </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:</p><ul><li>Basic Personnel Security Standard</li><li>Counter-terrorist Check </li></ul><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. 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. </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>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 : Beth Coldridge</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@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> <br>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/7674337" target="_blank">http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/7674337</a>

Electrical Plant Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are recruiting for an Assistant Head, Contract Management for the first-generation outsourcing, Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) contract. Collective Training is a high profile, critical service for the Army and the contract is expected to be let early in 2026. The contract value will be around £2.5bn, over a contract duration of 15 years. ACTS will be an especially complex contract with many existing contracts and services due to transfer into it in the early years.</p><p>If you are looking for a challenging, fast paced role, where you can join right at the beginning of a new contract and play a key role in how Army receives an outstanding, value for money service, this could be the role for you!</p><p>Army Commercial is one of four Front Line Command teams, alongside Navy, Air and Cyber &amp; Specialist Operations Command, responsible for working closely with the British Army to deliver innovative solutions to Defence requirements. We play an important role in supporting Defence by contracting for and managing a diverse portfolio of requirements. These range in value and complexity from long term commitments in specialist capability areas, to low value short term support contracts. We also contract for sales contracts generating income and supporting wider Defence engagement priorities.</p><p>The Army Contract Management team sits within the Army Commercial Team and is spread over several UK locations. The team are responsible for the commercial contract management of a wide-ranging portfolio of work. This ranges from several very high-value and complex contracts, to those of medium duration, value or complexity, and to lower value, shorter duration contracts.</p><p>You will also be a member of the Army Commercial Extended Leadership Team. This post provides an excellent opportunity to build on your existing skill set across a number of commercial disciplines and to raise your profile, with the support of the GCO to enable you to grow.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The role of Assistant Head, Contract Management is a key position within Army Commercial and will be the commercial lead for the management of the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) contract, acting as the focal point for all contract management issues.<br></p><p>The requirement of the role is to deliver effective contract and supplier performance, while developing and sharing best practice and unlocking financial savings, benefits and / or performance improvements in the ACTS contract.<br></p><p>Key to achieving this will be the leadership, management and development of the brand new, ACTS Contract Management Team of four.<br></p><p>The role also includes working closely with the Army customer, in particular the Land Warfare Centre based in Warminster, and other stakeholders to understand their changing needs.<br></p><p>Please note that in the early years this role is planned to be responsible solely for the ACTS contract. However, over time the role may evolve to take on additional Army contracts and responsibilities.</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>Manage contract and supplier performance, negotiating high value, strategic changes while ensuring value for money and compliance with policy<br><br></li><li>Assess the continued delivery of value for money against the ACTS contract, including examining the demand model and benchmarking to unlock savings, benefits and performance improvements<br><br></li><li>Develop excellent relationships with key supplier personnel and Army customers, working closely with them to address emerging issues and ensure that contract and benefit delivery is maintained<br></li><li>Develop and improve commercial acumen across the non-commercial community involved in managing or supporting the ACTS contract<br><br></li><li>Strategic Leadership and Resource Management - Align team operations and activities with strategic goals, ensuring prioritised resource allocation and effective performance management<br></li><li>Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration - Build and maintain key relationships across the Army, MOD, and external partners to support delivery of commercial support<br><br></li><li>Capability and Team Development - Drive professional (including qualification attainment) and personal development, capability enhancement across teams, investing in staff, addressing skills gaps and maintaining awareness of future needs and changing requirements</li><li>Information and Data Management - Ensure that the team meet the required standards for recording information and data, and that all data reporting requirements (scheduled and ad hoc) are met<br><br></li><li>Support the Commercial Functional Leadership objectives<br><br></li><li>Work collaboratively with peers across the Commercial Function in the delivery of outputs, where required<br><br></li><li>Team Contribution – take part in wider activities that form part of the overall objectives of the Army Commercial team.</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Ability to manage risk and reward mechanisms in contracts and key performance indicators and to develop commercial recommendations for customers</li><li>Ability to effectively manage complexity, ambiguity and insufficient data when making high value and high-risk commercial decisions, escalating as may be required</li><li>The ability to challenge senior stakeholder decisions and non-delivery of contract benefits, while operating under pressure and delivering multiple workstreams within agreed timescales</li><li>The ability to actively develop and manage strategic relationships across suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to maximize contract outputs and benefits</li><li>The ability to provide practical advice and strategic direction to customers. To evaluate whether a contract and supplier is delivering maximum output and benefits, to then identify where improvements are required and adopt appropriate strategies</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. </p><p><strong>Please be advised that the Virtual ADC is taking place on 5th 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>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></p><p><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 : Hayley Parfitt</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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNjUxMDUmdmVyaWZ5PWUzZGExZDNhZDQ2N2QyMzNmODcwMDUxN2QzYTYwMzY4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NDEzOTQ1LTY5ZDk0M2I5ODdhYTE5ZTM2MjlhMjhkNzcxMWNmYzQ5ZDM5YTMxYmE=" target="_blank">Guaranteed Interview Schemes (GIS) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 70kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY1MDEmdmVyaWZ5PWZjZjVjNDc4YzI5YzM2ZWRmMDQxYWUxZmRlOGM1ODBjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NDEzOTQ1LTY5ZDk0M2I5ODdhYTE5ZTM2MjlhMjhkNzcxMWNmYzQ5ZDM5YTMxYmE=" target="_blank">429322 - Candidate Pack - MoD - Assistant Head, Army Commercial Contract Management Opens in new window</a> (docx, 761kB)

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<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Medical Research Council </strong><br><strong>Associate Director of Commercial Partnerships</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £70,752 per annum (plus £5385.00 London allowances if applicable)</strong><br><strong>Band: UKRI Band G</strong><br><strong>Secondment welcome (host employer will be remunerated), 12 months</strong><br><strong>Contract Type: Open ended </strong><br><strong>Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) </strong><br><strong>Location: London/Polaris House, Swindon - Hybrid working available </strong><br><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2025</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Forming partnerships and collaborations to fund and support biomedical research across the UK is essential to deliver impact for the UK population. Working with the Director of National Partnerships, the Associate Director of Commercial Partnerships will ensure that MRC has an effective approach to partnership and collaboration across pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech industries and with the UK wide investment community.</p><p>Alongside developing external partnerships, the role requires working in partnership across UKRI as appropriate and extensive collaboration with other members of the MRC’s Senior Executive Team, supporting their portfolios through partnership. </p><p><strong>Purpose</strong></p><p>Developing, maintaining and publicising MRC’s strategic and operational relationships with commercial partners across the financial and health and life sciences sector.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Establish new and support existing approaches to engagement with MRC’s industry stakeholders across pharma, biotech, health tech, AI and medtech.</li><li>Establish new and support existing approaches to engagement with the UK investment community including with angel investors, venture builders, venture capital, private equity and other sources of commercial investment.</li><li>Securing partnerships that will deliver MRC’s strategic priorities : supporting research that will deliver a deeper, mechanistic and integrated understanding of disease; increasing UK capability and capacity for medical research, as well as delivering precision prevention, early diagnosis and advanced treatments of disease.</li><li>Ensure all existing and future MRC commercial partnerships deliver against their objectives and deliver on MRC priorities.</li><li>Establish opportunities for co-funding research and commercial partnerships through the MRC’s institutes, other UKRI investments and wider public sector.</li><li>Ensure that MRC has effective engagement and communication with key industry stakeholders through trade associations and similar organisations.</li><li>Support the exploitation and commercialisation of MRC funded intellectual property arising from MRC institutes.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Significant experience of senior management in public, private or charity sector with business development leadership.</li><li>Extensive experience of delivering a portfolio of work at national levels.</li><li>Significant experience of building partnerships and collaboration in the medical and healthcare sector with commercial organisations a senior level.</li><li>A developed understanding of the role of research and innovation in delivering UK strategic research and innovation objectives, with experience of developing strategy in the medical research and healthcare sector.</li><li>Management of diverse and complex stakeholders and with the ability to negotiate successfully to meet the needs of individual parties within the experience of agreeing deals in the medical and healthcare sector including government and commercial partners.</li><li>A developed understanding of the international research funding landscape.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £70,752, Medical Research Council contributes £20,496 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We recognise and value our employees as individuals and strive to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!</p><p><strong>A list of benefits below:</strong></p><ul><li>An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme</li><li>30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)</li><li>Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities</li><li>Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice</li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul><p>Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!</p><p>For further information on our benefits please see:</p><p><a href="https://www.discover.ukri.org/benefits-of-working-at-ukri/index.html" target="_blank">Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>UKRI is an Equal Opportunity &amp; Disability Confident Employer.</strong></p><p><strong>As an Equal Opportunity &amp; Disability Confident Employer, UKRI is proud to have created a workplace where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. This ensures that all employees, regardless of their background or circumstances, have equal access to opportunities and resources within the organization.</strong></p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. </p><p>A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : UKRI Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul>

Associate Director of Commercial Partnerships

Apprentice Business Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ready to shape the security and resilience of the UK’s research and innovation system?</p><p>You will report to the Chief of Operational Delivery and provide senior, organisation-wide leadership on security and resilience for UKRI. You will shape how the organisation protects its people, research, infrastructure, and reputation.</p><p>Working at the centre of an organisation that supports research and innovation across the UK and internationally, you will set the strategic direction for embedding security and resilience across all councils and major programmes. You will bring clear, authoritative insight in a complex and evolving risk environment, enabling informed decision-making across UKRI.</p><p>You will anticipate emerging challenges and strengthen organisational preparedness, helping UKRI prevent, withstand and respond effectively to incidents. Through this, you will safeguard the continuity and credibility of the UK’s research and innovation mission.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Director, Security and Resilience is accountable for:</p><ul><li> defining and owning UKRI’s security and resilience strategy, policies and standards</li><li> acting as principal advisor to the CEO, Board and senior leadership, delivering timely, threat-informed guidance</li><li> building strong relationships across government, the UK intelligence community and the research sector to position UKRI as a trusted partner and thought leader</li><li> directing delivery of UKRI’s security and resilience programme, including the Security and Resilience Operating Centre (SROC)</li><li> overseeing budgets (circa £1.4 million annually plus £4 million change programme) and advising on wider organisational security spend</li><li> leading and developing the UKRI Security and Resilience profession, managing a central team of 13 staff and a wider community of practice</li><li> ensuring effective incident management, continuous professional development and alignment with cross-government security guidance</li></ul><p>To view the full job description please click ‘apply’ to visit our careers site.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>You will have significant and demonstrable experience of:</p><ul><li>developing and delivering an impactful strategy that meets UK government requirements and is practical and achievable within the organisation</li><li>operational delivery across all security domains</li><li>leading in a complex and federated organisation</li><li>managing complex risks and issues in the context of security and resilience</li><li>directing and responding to complex security and resilience incidents</li><li>directing security and resilience within a large public sector organisation (ideally previous experience of being a senior security adviser (SSA) or equivalent)</li><li>engaging and influencing senior colleagues across a federated organisation and wider UK government</li><li>engaging with national technical authorities (NTA), Government Security Secretariat (GSecS) and UK intelligence community (UKIC) to achieve positive support and effective communication</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Hold a Masters’ Degree or equivalent experience in a security and resilience related discipline</li><li>Hold relevant professional recognition such as being a Chartered Security</li><li>Professional (CSyP) or equivalent experience.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £94,931, UK Research and Innovation contributes £27,501 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 recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;</p><ul><li>An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme</li><li>30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)</li><li>Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities</li><li>Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice</li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul><p> Visit our dedicated benefits webpage for more info: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discover.ukri.org%2Fbenefits-of-working-at-ukri%2Findex.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMorgan.Crumbie%40ukri.org%7C88ee7a712e7b4d26c86208dcd0b4ebed%7C8bb7e08edaa44a8e927efca38db04b7e%7C0%7C0%7C638614722670363171%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Gkd8%2FPK2BYuQhAwNxQrQlxZFdrpr4EJ8Sh17t5WsJSU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)</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>Please click 'apply' to visit our careers site and submit your application.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Senior Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul>

UK Research and Innovation

Director, Security and Resilience

Home Office

Age Assessing Social Worker

<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)

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