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<h4>Job summary</h4>This is a Nationally based role<h4>Job description</h4><p>The Joint Extremism Unit (JEXU) is jointly run by HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the Home Office, Homeland Security Group (HSG) and is the strategic centre for all counter-terrorism work in HMPPS. It has oversight of delivery across the end-to-end offender management process, including probation. The unit drives closer working with strategic policy and law enforcement partners, with HMPPS retaining its responsibility for operational management decisions, and Home Office for counter-terrorism and counter-extremism policy across government.</p><p>The unit encompasses the entire policy making process, from strategy to operational delivery and consists of a mix of policy officials and operational staff across England and Wales. JEXU is currently introducing, reviewing, and developing a number of counter- terrorism policies, the design and implementation of which will require leadership, specialist knowledge and understanding of extremism and terrorism. The post holder will work within a small team dedicated to developing and delivering counter- terrorism policy within HMPPS.</p><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>The post holder will support the development and implementation of specific policies. This will include representing JEXU in meetings with outside organisations, stakeholders and Other Government Departments.</p><p>The post holder will focus on developing JEXU policies and reviewing and evaluating existing policy. Working closely with multiple stakeholders across government and academia is essential. Core stakeholders include Whitehall departments, Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), police, Charity Commission, Ofcom, local authorities, and community leaders. The post holder will support their team to conduct research, analysis and evaluation of policy areas which include core CT policy frameworks, such as addressing policy gaps in the Counter Terrorism Policy Framework, implementing recommendations to address Islamist groups and gangs in prison, and Separation Centres.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties </strong></p><p>The post holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><ul><li> Provide support and assistance to the Head of Operational Policy.</li><li> Provide expert policy advice and guidance to staff and managers.</li><li> Act as point of contact for day-to-day written or verbal advice and consultation to key stakeholders and senior officials.</li><li> Draft Ministerial submissions and briefing for senior officials.</li><li> Carry out core tasks and engage with internal HMG and external stakeholders to help ensure the approach for CT operational policy is developed in alignment with our strategic approach to CT in prisons and probation more broadly.</li><li> Become an active and engaged member of the team to help it flourish, support the team with administrative tasks and engage in JEXU’s broader corporate activities.</li></ul><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the post holder.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,803, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £11,530 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13783?entityId=13783" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13783?entityId=13783</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

JEXU Operational Policy Advisor (Ref: 13783)

Home Office

Commercial Assistant Apprenticeship

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Senior Information Access Officer </strong></p><p>Full time/Part Time</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong>£44,297 - £49,813 pa</strong>, with potential for further progression to <strong>£56,082</strong> with our pay progression scheme.</p><p>Location: Hybrid</p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, or Cardiff office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.</p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The ICO must be a model of good practice in complying with the legislation it regulates. The Senior Information Access Officer is responsible for handling the most complex, high profile or novel requests for information from receipt to completion. They are also responsible for providing advice to colleagues across the business and for making decisions about information access issues, including disclosure. </p><p>The role is central to protecting the ICO’s reputation as the information rights regulator by ensuring that all statutory obligations in relation to information request handling are met and appropriate codes of practice and guidance are followed.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Respond to information requests from receipt to completion largely autonomously and in accordance with all statutory obligations, codes of practice and guidance thereby minimising the reputational risk of noncompliance.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations/codes of practice and tribunal/court decisions in order to be able to take decisions relating to the interpretation, scope and outcomes of information requests including the application of exemptions.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain up to date knowledge of internal developments/work going on at the ICO, particularly in relation to high profile areas or corporate challenges.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide trusted advice to senior management about information requests which are sensitive or high profile and need senior management sign off, ensuring that such cases are brought to the attention of relevant senior staff, and others with a need to know.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Take decisions relating to information access, and in particular provide cover for the Group Manager when they are unavailable.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Exercise discretion and judgement taking into account all relevant factors which might affect the decision-making process.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Deal with enquiries from the press office and other colleagues about the disclosure of ICO information.</li></ul><ul><li>Respond to requests for the exercise of other individual’s rights under data protection law.</li></ul><ul><li>When complaints are made, respond to the ICO in its capacity as regulator.</li></ul><ul><li>Build an effective network of contacts including senior staff enabling the smooth processing of requests.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Contribute to the development of the ICO’s information governance strategy and business plan for the Group.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of internal request handling procedures for the effective, consistent, and compliant handling of information requests.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Conduct internal reviews in line with procedures and guidance.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Contribute to quality assurance procedures for request handling.</li></ul><ul><li>Work to encourage a consistent approach to information access across the ICO.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute and assist in the process of transferring records to The National Archives.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to local and cross office strategic projects as required.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage</strong></p><ul><li>Experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience. </li><li>Substantial relevant experience in case handling</li><li>Proven experience of applying information rights legislation or similarly complex legislation</li><li>Around 3 years work experience in an Information Rights role</li><li>Ability to use standard office IT packages.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at interview stage</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent intellectual ability in order to analyse complex legislation and to be able to apply it to particular cases and situations</li><li>Ability to rapidly assimilate and digest large volumes of information.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and maintain good relationships with senior staff both internally and externally</li><li>Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines, in particular when handling information requests.</li><li>Strong communication skills including excellent written and verbal skills.</li><li>Proven ability to exercise judgement and ability to take high profile decisions.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,297, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £12,832 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>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<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>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>If you have a disability or impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> . </p><p></p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by 23:59 on <strong>Sunday 1st February 2026</strong>. Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>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 : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Information Commissioner's Office

Senior Information Access Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Director of Legal (Data Privacy &amp; Advice)</strong></p><p><strong>Full time / Part time</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong>£91,276 pa</strong>- <strong>£104,513 pa</strong>, with potential for further progression to <strong>£117,748 pa</strong> with our pay progression scheme. </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid </p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a> . </p><p><strong>Job summary</strong></p><p>The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.</p><p>As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.</p><p>The Legal Director (Data Privacy Advice) will play a pivotal role in advising across the full range of legislation that the ICO is responsible for monitoring and enforcing, with a particular focus on data protection and public/administrative law. Ideally, the successful candidate will be an expert in data protection law and have some regulatory or policy making experience. This is a senior and varied position, offering the opportunity for high-profile leadership at the intersection of law, technology, and society, and the chance to make a real impact by delivering the ICO’s strategic priorities</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Legal Director will lead a team of six lawyers providing legal support on a wide range of the ICO’s policy work and regulatory interventions. This includes advising as part of multi-disciplinary teams on:</p><ul><li> Implementing reforms following the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and other legislative proposals, such as the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill;</li><li> Regulatory interventions prioritised under the ICO’s strategic causes, including Children, Cyber Security, Online Tracking, and AI and Biometrics;</li><li> Engagement with major stakeholders from the public sector and tech industry;</li><li> The application of the law to emerging technologies, including projects in the ICO’s Regulatory Sandbox.</li></ul><p>The Legal Director will work through matrix-managed teams drawn from policy, technology, and enforcement colleagues. There will be regular engagement with other regulators and central government as we work together to address challenges in the digital environment. The role will involve handling highly sensitive matters requiring DV level security vetting. This is a unique opportunity to provide impactful leadership and to contribute to the ICO’s mission in a dynamic, data-driven environment.</p><p>Reporting to, and supporting, the General Counsel, the Legal Director (Data Privacy Advice) provides strategic leadership to the ICO Legal Service. As a member of the ICO’s Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to corporate leadership, supporting decision making and delivering change. You will ensure that the ICO is run, managed and governed in line with our corporate vision and values.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Provide senior leadership to an effective legal function which provides timely, robust, solutions-focused advice that enables the ICO to meet its strategic objectives and manages risk appropriately. Ensure proper governance, quality and ethical standards are met</li><li> Use initiative, be innovative and seek opportunities for strategic change to deliver world class legal advice and support the ICO’s objectives. Seek, encourage and recognise ideas and have the courage to take risks and change how things are done, challenging the status quo appropriately where required.</li><li> Make effective, confident and timely decisions, involving relevant colleagues and consulting others where needed, articulating options and making recommendations for preferred courses of action.</li><li> Take responsibility and be accountable for achieving the ICO’s strategic priorities, translating these into clear and deliverable objectives within the directorate. Providing the energy and drive to achieve them and deciding when change is necessary to re-align activity to meet the ICO’s objectives.</li><li> Maximise resource efficiency across ICO Legal Service and deliver value for money. This will involve the continual review of activities and opportunities for improvement.</li><li> Work with other senior colleagues to create long and short term strategic business plans and budgets, ensuring that they are joined up across the ICO and contribute to the achievement of the ICO’s goals by making the relevant connections throughout the wider ICO.</li><li> Lead and manage a high performing team, communicating effectively to achieve staff engagement and being a visible and credible leader.</li><li> In collaboration with the other Legal Directors ensure ICO in house legal resources work within a framework which promotes continuous professional development, and are motivated and supported to provide the highest possible standards of service</li><li> Promote team working, knowledge sharing and resource co-ordination across the ICO, working with other senior leaders to achieve these outcomes.</li><li> Champion the development of staff, creating an inclusive environment which values diversity, encourages learning and development and identifies and acts where capabilities need to be improved.</li><li> Develop and manage strategic relationships, both within and external to the ICO, in particular negotiating and influencing others to achieve desired outcomes.</li><li> Represent the ICO and its values effectively at senior level in engagements and presentations nationally and internationally.</li><li> Undertake corporate responsibilities as a senior leader in the ICO, such as leading or participating in steering groups and committees, and leading or chairing internal investigations or panels.</li><li> Support, and where necessary deputise for, the General Counsel or other senior leaders, maintaining a strong insight and understanding of the work of ICO Legal Service, collaborating and supporting senior colleagues effectively.</li><li> Act as Information Asset Owner for your directorate. Provide the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) with assurance that information assets are appropriately managed in line with legal requirements including data protection legislation, and ICO standards and procedures</li></ul><p></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage:</strong></p><ul><li> Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales or, in respect of Applicants qualified in a jurisdiction outside of England and Wales, must have an appropriate equivalent professional qualification and may be required to undertake the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (or apply and be granted an exemption of one or both parts) within a defined period.</li><li> Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification</li><li> Substantial experience in a senior legal position</li><li> Experience of engaging and negotiating with senior external stakeholders</li><li> Ability to manage and supervise legal staff in inclusive and supportive manner</li><li> Knowledge of the regulatory environment and the public law framework, including the democratic, political and organisational context</li><li> Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed during interview</strong>:</p><ul><li> Experience of the management and deployment of resources including budgets</li><li> Excellent analytical skills particularly in a data protection context</li><li> Experience of interpreting and applying complex legislation with particular emphasis on the legal framework required to support effective regulation</li><li> Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills</li><li> Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change</li><li> Experience of advising on complex strategic projects.</li><li> Experience of analysing complex operational / statistical information and producing accurate / intelligent forecasts and plans</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £91,276, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £26,442 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>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<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>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy</p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by <strong>23:59 on Sunday 1st February 2026</strong>. Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as </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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>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 : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Director of Legal (Data Privacy & Advice)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Private Secretary &amp; Business Manager to join the People Directors’ Private Office team within the People, Capability &amp; Change (PC&amp;C) directorate and we'd love to hear from you!</p><p><br>You will provide a professional private office and business management service to two Directors in a job-share partnership. In practice, that means managing their diaries, a busy inbox, triaging and cascading commissions, co-ordinating briefings and organising pre-briefs, liaising with Senior Management and Senior Leadership Teams as well as other Private Offices across the Department, responding to the needs of the Directors and helping to prioritise their time effectively and drive delivery of PC&amp;C’s priorities. You will make strategic connections across the Department and the Civil Service to support the effective functioning and delivery of the Private Office and wider PC&amp;C directorate. You will also help to manage the directorate’s financial forecasting and reporting.</p><p><br>We’re looking for someone with HR experience, and who can work full time to create stability in the Private Office. The role can be undertaken from any of the offices specified.</p><p><br>The directorate plays a leading role in developing an inclusive, capable, agile, and resilient workforce to deliver on the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government’s mission.</p><p><br>The function is a professional and pragmatic strategic partner to the business: challenging, stretching, provoking, and coaching our leaders and managers to bring out the best from our people. We are friendly and helpful, and great at supporting people who join PC&amp;C!</p><p><br>We value people who have a highly engaging approach – collaboration, caring and inclusivity are hallmarks of our work ethos. Is that you? Get in touch!</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will report to the Strategy, Planning &amp; Delivery Manager, and responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Providing a high-quality service to the PC&amp;C Directors and senior team, including diary and inbox management and prioritising their time effectively, including travel and events. </li><li>Helping shape the Directors’ agenda and being proactive in making strategic connections to drive the delivery of a wide range of people-focused matters, resolving complex issues at pace and in a joined-up way. You will become a trusted source of support to the Directors. </li><li>Working collaboratively in collating information and briefings to support the Directors in their role, managing cross-government and internal MHCLG commissions. </li><li>Supporting the communication of the PC&amp;C Directors’ views within and outside PC&amp;C, providing advice to others on how best to brief them or progress difficult and/or complex issues. You will provide clear commissions, briefings and steers to colleagues before meetings and events, and obtain contributions from stakeholders. You will effectively balance the demands on the Directors, judging when and how they will be required to intervene. </li><li>Building strong relationships with the PC&amp;C Senior Leadership Team (SLT), making links across work and teams. </li><li>Establishing and maintaining trusted relationships, acting as a conduit between the PC&amp;C Directors and MHCLG Directorates, Ministerial Private Offices, the wider Department, its Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) and other government departments including the Government People Group. </li><li>Ensuring a timely cascade of information and insights to PC&amp;C on the Directors’ engagements and steers, facilitating discussion and inputs to help drive the directorate’s delivery of priorities. You may attend key meetings alongside the PC&amp;C Directors and progress actions arising from engagement. </li><li>Guiding the Directors and budget holders to ensure that the Private Office &amp; Business Management team manage the directorate’s financial forecasting and reporting effectively, in line with finance requirements and timescales. </li><li>Working effectively as part of a small team to deliver high quality outputs at pace with creativity. Achieving excellent results in an environment of change, complexity, and ambiguity are key to our success.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>The following are essential criteria: <br><ul><li>Experience working in HR - either within a Private Office role within an HR function, or experience of working in a HR role. </li><li>The ability to process large volumes of complex, and often sensitive, information across a variety of subject matters and keep on top of the detail within a wide portfolio of work - ideally as part of a personal assistant, private secretary or similar role.</li><li>Strong judgement and discretion – particularly in relation to communication and relationship building. The successful candidate will need to be able to communicate confidently and sensitively on behalf of the Directors, in person and in writing. </li><li>Experience of excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, including the ability to quickly build strong relationships and influence colleagues of varying levels of seniority, across the group and the wider department. </li><li>Strong organisational skills and personal resilience, including the ability to work at pace on a range of competing priorities, remaining calm under pressure, and knowing when to escalate upwards. </li><li>Proficient and experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as comfortable using Copilot. </li><li>Ability to work full-time.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,801, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £10,081 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviour (Lead Behaviour): </strong>Managing a Quality Service</li><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture</li><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> What previous HR experience do you have?</li></ul><p>There is a 250-word limit per question. </p><p>When writing your application, remember: </p><ul><li>the assessor won’t be reading your answers sequentially </li></ul><ul><li>do not assume that the same assessors will have read all of your answers </li></ul><ul><li>if talking about something in your first answer, make sure that you write the second answer as if you had not written the first (and so on!) </li></ul><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead behaviour listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 9th February 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 23rd February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC</strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lisa Bond</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:lisa.bond@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.bond@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwNTQmdmVyaWZ5PWY0N2I5MjM1ODI1MzIxNDY0YTlhMjljODg2MGYwMzljJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM2ODc2LTZmYTFhMDhhODNiNTI0MWYzMjY0OWUzMDE3Yzk4NzZjNDAzOGNlNDc=" target="_blank">1a. 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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Private Secretary & Business Manager

<h4> Job Description </h4><strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p>The London Borough of Harrow is seeking for a Platform Cyber Security Analyst. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will play a vital role in protecting the Council’s digital infrastructure and safeguarding sensitive data. Acting as the first line of defence against cyber threats, you will monitor networks and systems, detect and analyse security events, and respond promptly to potential incidents. Your work will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information systems, supporting the Council’s commitment to secure and resilient services for residents.</p><p>This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including threat intelligence gathering, vulnerability assessments, and incident investigations. You will work with advanced security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and EDR platforms, contributing to the development of detection logic and operational playbooks. Collaboration is key, as you will partner with IT teams, directorates, and external organisations to embed security best practices across projects and operations.</p><p>Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential, as you will interpret technical data, manage alerts, and provide clear, actionable insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. By maintaining compliance with public sector frameworks and promoting a culture of security awareness, you will help strengthen the Council’s overall security posture.</p><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br><p>The successful candidate will have:-</p><ul><li>Education to degree level or equivalent qualification in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.</li><li>Strong understanding of network security, operating systems, and threat landscapes.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to identify suspicious activity and review security alerts accurately.</li><li>Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce clear technical reports.</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure, particularly when responding to security incidents.</li><li>Familiarity with public sector IT environments and data protection obligations.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft 365 security tools such as MS Sentinel, MS Defender, and Intune.</li><li>Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NCSC Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001.</li><li>Eligibility to work in the UK and successfully pass Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.</li></ul><br><strong>Related Documents</strong><br><br><p>For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=10137&amp;hashed=1606628503" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a></p><h4>About us</h4><p> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.</p><h4>Other information</h4><p> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a></p><h4>Important Note</h4><p> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>.<br><br>As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a><br></p><p> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.<br><br>Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.<br><br>Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.<br><br>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a><br></p><p><br></p>





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<p><strong>Salary:</strong> NJC 18 - 22 £31,537 - £33,699 (FTE) £27,700 - £29,599 (Actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits<br><strong>Hours: </strong>37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year<br><strong>Contract: </strong>Full time, permanent <br><strong>Closing date: </strong>29th January 2025<br><strong>Start date:</strong> February/March 2026</p><p><br><strong>Join our team and turn challenges into change.</strong></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and resilient Deputy Year Leader to join our vibrant secondary school. This fast-paced, people-focused role is perfect for someone who is passionate about changing the life chances of young people through a high expectations approach.</p><p><strong>As Deputy Year Leader, you will support the pastoral success of a year group which will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Monitoring attendance and completing attendance home visits</li><li> Delivering targeted interventions</li><li>Supporting lunch and break duties</li><li>Meeting with parents and carers</li><li>Working with our Reflection Room</li><li>Leading and supporting year-group detentions</li></ul><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><p>Experience within a school or working with young people is not essential but would be advantageous. Your passion, commitment and tenacity matter most. If you care deeply about supporting students and are ready to grow, we will provide strong guidance, training and day-to-day support from both the school and the Year Leader.</p><p>If you're ready for a high-impact, fast-moving role where commitment and resilience are essential, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>You're someone who has:</strong></p><ul><li>The passion and dedication to work in a secondary school.</li><li>The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students and parents.</li><li>Believe in and demonstrate our key drivers at all times; The highest expectations,  Never give up, Everyone is valued, Value feedback, No excuses, Outstanding learning.</li></ul><p><strong>About the school:</strong></p><p>Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region. </p><p>Kingswood Academy is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive. </p><p>Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to a 'deputy year leader' post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy is exceptional.</p><p>We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact;  <br><br></p><p><strong>Who is Lift Schools?</strong></p><p>We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.</p><p>We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.</p><p><strong>We offer you:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Comprehensive training:</strong> Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li><li><strong>Generous benefits:</strong> From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li><li><strong>Lifestyle perks:</strong> Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li></ul><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.</p><p>Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.</p><p>Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p>

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<p><strong>Salary:</strong> NJC 18 - 21 £35,520 - £37,134 (actual), where appropriate £30,416 - £31,799 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits</p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>Full Time</p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent </p><p><strong>Start date:</strong> As soon as possible</p><p><strong>Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?</strong></p><p>We're looking for a dedicated attendance officer to to join our supportive team at Lift Kingsley.</p><p><strong>You're someone who'll be able to:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Improve student attendance: </strong>Ensuring our school meets statutory obligations and targets.</li><li><strong>Provide exceptional customer service:</strong> Building solid relationships with students, parents, and staff.</li><li><strong>Drive school improvement: </strong>Contributing to the overall success of our academy.</li></ul><p><strong>You're someone who has:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strong organisational skills:</strong> Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.</li><li><strong>Excellent communication skills:</strong> Clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Customer service focus:</strong> A commitment to providing exceptional support.</li><li><strong>Technical proficiency:</strong> Good IT skills and the ability to use various software applications.</li></ul><p><strong>About Lift Kingsley</strong></p><p>We're incredibly proud of our students' achievements and the rapid progress our school has made. Our warm, supportive environment, excellent teaching, and strong relationships help students achieve well above national averages. We foster kindness, courage, and curiosity, enabling every student to grow in character and excel academically.</p><p>Rated Good in all areas (Ofsted 2025), Lift Kingsley is a transformed, ambitious school at the heart of its community. We prepare students for university and beyond through high expectations and a culture of aspiration.</p><p><strong>Who is Lift Schools?</strong></p><p>We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.</p><p>We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.</p><p><strong>We offer you:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Comprehensive training:</strong> Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li><li><strong>Generous benefits:</strong> From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li><li><strong>Lifestyle perks:</strong> Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.</strong></p><p><strong>The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position.</strong></p><p><strong>Closing date: 23 January 2026</strong></p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.</p><p>Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.</p><p>Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p>

Attendance Officer

Experienced Investigator

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are seeking a purpose-driven leader who is deeply mission-aligned and passionate about improving health and care services in the UK through technology and data innovation. This individual will bring resilience and pragmatism, adopting a hands-on approach to delivering complex programs and achieving tangible outcomes. They will demonstrate exceptional strategic communication and influence, translating business needs into actionable technical roadmaps while galvanising diverse stakeholders and teams around a shared vision. Analytical and decisive, they will navigate ambiguity with confidence, making sound judgments under pressure. <br><br>Above all, they will possess a forward-looking vision for technological advancement, combining strategic thinking with a genuine enthusiasm for data and innovation to shape impactful solutions for the future.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Director General (DG) for Technology, Digital and Data, you will define and deliver the strategic vision and technology roadmap to enable this digital transformation. You will lead the integration of digital and data solutions into patient services, drive efficiency and innovation, and oversee the transition to a new operating model aligned with ministerial priorities and the 10-Year Plan to increase productivity and provide a superior experience for citizens and staff alike. You will initially be a member of the Joint Executive Committee that oversees the work of teams in both NHSE and DHSC, and following the abolition of NHSE, play a central role in the leadership of the new DHSC. You will manage a sizeable budget, shape organisational design, and build a high-performing, collaborative team to enable a modern, data-driven health and care system.</p><p>You will lead digital transformation across health and care, driving large-scale technology and data initiatives to modernise and standardise services to ultimately improve patient outcomes.</p><p>You will ensure secure, scalable, and resilient technology infrastructure, while shaping organisational design, and operating models aligned with ministerial priorities. The role demands a well governed function, delivering operational excellence, setting high performance standards, and fostering collaboration across complex government structures. You will champion innovation, manage significant budgets, and build high-performing, cross-functional teams to deliver technology-driven solutions that advance health and care services and create measurable impact for UK citizens.</p><p>You will continue the capitalisation and capability build of the NHS App for higher adoption through improved citizen experience. Lastly, you will instil best practice management of a cohesive, well governed and rationalised sourcing map and vendor ecosystem for DHSC.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Digital Transformation Leadership:</strong> Track record developing and executing a technology vision aligned to organisational strategy; with proven ability to transform digital, technology and data access inc. platform modernisation in large-scale, matrixed organisations, with responsibility for multi-million-pound budgets.</p><p><strong>Technology Infrastructure &amp; Resilience:</strong> Expertise in building secure, scalable, and future-proof digital systems and embedding digital/data solutions into frontline service delivery.</p><p><strong>Program &amp; Resource Management:</strong> Skilled in executing multi-faceted technology initiatives within scope, budget, and timelines; strong financial stewardship and governance of large-scale budgets and resource allocation ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment against strategic priorities.</p><p><strong>Organisational Design &amp; Strategic Planning:</strong> Ability to drive operating model transformation, optimise resource allocation, and co-create future-state structures with senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Vendor Management:</strong> Track record managing third party and outsourced arrangements to optimise cost effectiveness and efficiency.</p><p><strong>Industry Experience:</strong> Healthcare Services/OR experience in regulated, mission critical environments (Banking, Telco, Utilities, Transport).</p><p><strong>Experience working at Board and Executive Leadership levels.</strong></p><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/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a></li><li>The role includes 25 days annual leave, increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service. (This is in addition to 8 public holidays and one privilege day)</li></ul><p>This role is being advertised on a permanent basis. If preferable, Loan or Secondment options will also be available for existing Civil Servants (Loan) and applicants from accredited NDPBs or any other employer (Secondment). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.</p><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 recruitment process is regulated by the Civil Service Commission, and follows clear guidelines to ensure selection is fair, open, and made on merit.<br><br>The Civil Service Commission has two primary functions:</p><ul><li>Providing assurance that appointments to the Civil Service are made on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition. For the most senior posts, the Commission oversees the process directly and appoints a Commissioner to chair the selection panel.</li><li>Hearing and determining appeals made by civil servants under the Civil Service Code, which sets out the values of impartiality, objectivity, integrity, and honesty.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Selection Panel </strong></p><p>The selection panel for this role will be chaired by: Christopher Pilgrim, Civil Service Commissioner (Chair)</p><p>Other panel members:</p><ul><li>Samantha Jones OBE, Permanent Secretary, Department of Health and Social Care</li><li>Sir Jim Mackey, NHS England Chief Executive</li><li>Other panel members to be confirmed</li></ul><p>You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. The panel will assess applications to select those demonstrating the strongest fit with the role, based on the evidence provided against the essential criteria.</p><p>It is essential you address all criteria in your application. Failure to do so may affect your progression.<br><br>Shortlist candidates will be invited to take part in a series of assessment which may include:</p><ul><li>A Stakeholder Engagement Panel Exercise </li><li>Meetings with key departmental stakeholders, which may include a Minister </li></ul><p>Details of the final assessments including briefs will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. <br><br>Shortlisted candidates will then progress to a final interview (face-to-face in London) with the selection panel. <br><br>Full details of the assessment process will be shared with candidates invited to interview.</p><p>For full details about this role, the full selection criteria, how to apply or to request a candidate pack please contact Egon Zehnder at <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</a></p><p>The <strong>closing date for applications is 23:55 on 9 February 2026.</strong></p><p>Your submission should include:</p><ul><li>The <strong>role title</strong> and reference number in the subject line of your email.</li><li>A <strong>current CV</strong>, including your educational and professional qualifications and full employment history (explaining any gaps), with details of budgets and teams managed and highlighting key achievements.</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong>, no more than <strong>two A4 pages</strong>, explaining why this appointment interests you and how you meet the criteria set out in the candidate profile.</li><li>Please note that <strong>references and open-source due diligence checks</strong> (including into social media accounts) may be undertaken for all short-listed candidates.</li><li>A <strong>declaration of interest form</strong>.</li><li>A completed <strong>Monitoring Form</strong> to support the Department’s commitment to equality and diversity. The form includes:<ul><li> Monitoring questionnaire (reported anonymously)</li><li> Information on the <strong>Disability Confident Scheme</strong> for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.</li></ul></li></ul><p>If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible, please contact Egon Zehnder at <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</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">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>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Egon Zehnder</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the team at Egon Zehnder at <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the team, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4MjEmdmVyaWZ5PTI0ZTVkZDA3MGYxNzEwMWNjOWM4Y2M4MzJiM2U4NTAyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjk5LTEwNzRmZGQ1MmU0NGM2MjYzYWE5MjcyYzkzZmNkM2M2MzIxMjIyNDY=" target="_blank">DHSC Declarations of Interest Form Opens in new window</a> (docx, 60kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4MjImdmVyaWZ5PTQzMTM4YzFjZDUzMmVmZTQ1ZGQ0ZTZmMjBiZGIyZmNkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjk5LTEwNzRmZGQ1MmU0NGM2MjYzYWE5MjcyYzkzZmNkM2M2MzIxMjIyNDY=" target="_blank">Diversity form Opens in new window</a> (docx, 15kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4OTQmdmVyaWZ5PThhZWU2MWIxNWU5OGM0N2E2Zjg1YThkZTU5MDdmMTQ3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjk5LTEwNzRmZGQ1MmU0NGM2MjYzYWE5MjcyYzkzZmNkM2M2MzIxMjIyNDY=" target="_blank">Director_General_Technology_Digital_Data Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 34kB)<h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a>$(document).ready(function(){$('#print_button').show();});</li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Director%20General%20for%20Technology%2C%20Digital%20and%20Data%20%28reference%20%3A%20442100%29%20with%20you&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1982604.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&amp;source=mailto&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1982604.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk&amp;su=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Director%20General%20for%20Technology%2C%20Digital%20and%20Data%20%28reference%20%3A%20442100%29%20with%20you" target="_blank">Gmail</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1982604" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1982604" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a>

Department of Health and Social Care

Director General for Technology, Digital and Data

Crown Prosecution Service

Crown Prosecutor (January 2026)

Senior Crown Prosecutor (January 2026)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Medical Director will be a key member of the Departmental Executive Committee, responsible for the professional leadership of medical professionals in the NHS across England, and for ensuring the work of the department is informed by and responsive to evidence-based professional medical advice across the full range of clinical specialisms. You will use your strategic influence to support teams from across the organisation, ensuring there is expert input into policy making and implementation of national strategies and programmes across the health system, and provide advice to Ministers. </p><p>The Medical Director will be accountable to the NHS CEO, with additional professional accountability to the Chief Medical Officer. All Directors General in the new DHSC will share a collective accountability and the Medical Director will therefore also have a dotted line to the Permanent Secretary. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Working with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and other professional leads in the Department to drive high quality care, patient safety, clinical effectiveness and improved patient experience and better health outcomes, you will: </p><ul><li>Play a key role in implementing the reforms set out in the 10 Year Health Plan and Dash Review including working with and through the National Quality Board, developing and delivering our Quality Strategy and taking forward our work on Modern Service Frameworks. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead national safety monitoring, response and investigation into serious incidents and avoidable harm. </li></ul><ul><li>Take forward our goal to make the NHS the most transparent healthcare system in the world. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure that the clinical voice and evidence is part of strategy development, policy making, delivery, system improvement, people development and quality improvement. </li></ul><ul><li>Foster constructive and trusted relationships with the Chief Medical Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and across the NHS providing expert advice and support. </li></ul><p>You will hold the key clinical leadership functions with respect to professional regulation. Throughout your work you will focus on creating a new operating model that: </p><ul><li>Ensures that the views and insights of doctors and medical professions are front and centre in leading and shaping the strategic direction of the NHS and the wider health and care sector as it takes forward delivery of the Health Mission and 10 Year Health Plan. </li></ul><ul><li>Clinical and professional leadership of all NHS medical professions in England, across primary, community and acute care and responsible for ensuring excellent professional standards across the NHS, including oversight of the National Performers List and the medical appraisal and revalidation process. </li></ul><ul><li>Acts as a key interface between the Department and relevant external partners such as professional membership bodies, regulators, and clinical/medical leaders.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><p>You will be accountable for: </p><ul><li>Providing clinical advice to colleagues across the Department on specific strategy and policy projects as needed, including ensuring that the views and insights of doctors and medical professions are front and centre in leading and shaping the strategic direction of the NHS and the wider health and care sector as it takes forward delivery of the Health Mission and 10 Year Health Plan. </li></ul><ul><li>Work with the CNO in leading on the development of the Department’s quality strategy, ensuring there is an evidence-based and coherent framework for continuous improvement across the health and care sector. </li></ul><ul><li>Driving alignment between safety, clinical effectiveness, and patient experience agendas, ensuring these are embedded in policy development, delivery, and system reform. Championing patient safety and providing leadership to deliver improvements in patient safety across the health and care sectors. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead, with CNO, the Department’s response to major patient quality failures, and public inquiries, ensuring the health and care sector learns from these. </li></ul><ul><li>Overseeing the sponsorship of relevant Departmental Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs) who play a role in monitoring safety and quality, including the Care Quality Commission. </li></ul><ul><li>Providing clinical leadership across primary, community and acute care, mental health, and support the professional leadership in pharmacy (Chief Pharmaceutical Officer), dentistry (Chief Dental Officer), allied healthcare (Chief Allied Health Professions Officer) and the healthcare scientist professions (Chief Scientific Officer). </li></ul><ul><li>Working alongside the Director General for People, and with education and training partners nationally to support the development of the future clinical workforce and future clinical leaders. Providing professional leadership on specific initiatives designed to uphold standards/improve care. </li></ul><ul><li>Providing evidence where needed for responses to parliamentary questions, committees and briefing requests. </li></ul><ul><li>Acting as a public and media spokesperson for DHSC and the NHS on matters relating to health and healthcare.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintaining relationships with key external bodies such as medical Royal Colleges and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society on clinical and professional matters, and key professional contact with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM), NHS Employers, Doctors’ and Dentists’ Pay Review Body. </li></ul><ul><li>Providing expert advice on patient data and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with statutory and ethical obligations (Caldicott Guardians). </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Commitment to Evidence Based Healthcare</strong></p><ul><li>A commitment to evidence-based preventative, diagnostic and curative healthcare to improve the health of the public and outcomes from healthcare. </li></ul><p><strong>Understanding of Clinical Training</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of clinical training and evidence of having worked with clinical training and educational bodies and institutions. </li></ul><p><strong>Professional Standing and Clinical Credibility </strong></p><ul><li>Clinical credibility with senior and early career doctors and other clinical staff in the NHS. </li><li>Senior doctor with appropriate specialist qualifications and an unblemished GMC registration. Recognised by peers across the NHS for clinical credibility and a strong commitment to professional development. </li></ul><p><strong>Leadership in Healthcare Quality and Safety </strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience in clinical safety appraisal, patient safety initiatives, and major incident management. Proven ability to lead quality and performance improvements in complex clinical environments. </li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Influence and System Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>A credible leader with a track record of managing complex medical professional issues and working effectively with regulatory and representative bodies. Skilled in influencing across organisational boundaries within and beyond Government and communicating with the public and media. </li></ul><p><strong>Executive Experience and Financial Stewardship </strong></p><ul><li>Substantial leadership roles at Board or Executive level in central government, NHS, local government, or other sectors. Demonstrated success in managing large budgets, workforce and delivering value for money. </li></ul><p><strong>Commitment to Education and Evidence-Based Practice </strong></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of clinical training and collaboration with educational institutions. Advocates for evidence-based preventative, diagnostic, and curative healthcare to improve population health. </li></ul><p><strong>Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Culture </strong></p><ul><li>Proven ability to build high-performing, diverse teams and lead large-scale change. Committed to fostering a resilient, inclusive culture and translating public and patient engagement into meaningful outcomes. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Evidence of leadership in research in an NHS context. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of inquiries and investigations. </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li></ul><p>This role is being advertised on a permanent basis. If preferable, Loan or Secondment options will also be available for existing Civil Servants (Loan) and applicants from accredited NDPBs or any other employer (Secondment). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.</p><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 recruitment process is regulated by the Civil Service Commission, and follows clear guidelines to ensure selection is fair, open, and made on merit.<br><br>The Civil Service Commission has two primary functions:</p><ul><li>Providing assurance that appointments to the Civil Service are made on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition. For the most senior posts, the Commission oversees the process directly and appoints a Commissioner to chair the selection panel.</li><li>Hearing and determining appeals made by civil servants under the Civil Service Code, which sets out the values of impartiality, objectivity, integrity, and honesty.</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Panel </strong></p><p>The selection panel for this role will be chaired by: Christopher Pilgrim, Civil Service Commissioner (Chair)</p><p>Other panel members:</p><ul><li>Samantha Jones OBE, Permanent Secretary, Department of Health and Social Care</li><li>Sir Jim Mackey, NHS England Chief Executive</li><li>Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England </li><li>Other panel members to be confirmed</li></ul><p>You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. The panel will assess applications to select those demonstrating the strongest fit with the role, based on the evidence provided against the essential criteria.</p><p>It is essential you address all criteria in your application. Failure to do so may affect your progression.<br><br>Shortlist candidates will be invited to take part in a series of assessment which may include:</p><ul><li>A Stakeholder Engagement Panel Exercise </li><li>Media Exercise</li><li>Meetings with key departmental stakeholders, which may include a Minister </li></ul><p>Details of the final assessments including briefs will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. <br><br>Shortlisted candidates will then progress to a final interview (face-to-face in London) with the selection panel. <br><br>Full details of the assessment process will be shared with candidates invited to interview.</p><p>To apply, please submit your application online at: <a href="http://www.odgers.com/95290" target="_blank">http://www.odgers.com/95290</a></p><p>If you are unable to apply online, please email: <a href="mailto:vicky.graham@odgers.com" target="_blank">vicky.graham@odgers.com</a></p><p>All applications will receive an automated response.</p><p>For full details about this role, the full selection criteria, how to apply or to request a candidate pack please contact: <a href="mailto:carmel.gibbons@odgers.com" target="_blank">carmel.gibbons@odgers.com</a></p><p>The <strong>closing date for applications is 23:55 on 9 February 2026.</strong></p><p>Your submission should include:</p><ul><li>The <strong>role title</strong> and reference number in the subject line of your email.</li><li>A <strong>current CV</strong>, including your educational and professional qualifications and full employment history (explaining any gaps), with details of budgets and teams managed and highlighting key achievements.</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong>, no more than <strong>two A4 pages</strong>, explaining why this appointment interests you and how you meet the criteria set out in the candidate profile.</li><li>Please note that <strong>references and open-source due diligence checks</strong> (including into social media accounts) may be undertaken for all short-listed candidates.</li><li>A <strong>declaration of interest form</strong>.</li><li>A completed <strong>Monitoring Form</strong> to support the Department’s commitment to equality and diversity. The form includes:<ul><li>Monitoring questionnaire (reported anonymously)</li><li>Information on the <strong>Disability Confident Scheme</strong> for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.</li></ul></li></ul><p>If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible, please contact <a href="mailto:vicky.graham@odgers.com" target="_blank">vicky.graham@odgers.com</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">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>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Carmel Gibbons</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:carmel.gibbons@odgers.com" target="_blank">carmel.gibbons@odgers.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:carmel.gibbons@odgers.com" target="_blank">carmel.gibbons@odgers.com</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the team at Odgers at <a href="mailto:carmel.gibbons@odgers.com" target="_blank">carmel.gibbons@odgers.com</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the team, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/</a><br><br>

Medical Director

Secondment: Assistant Portfolio Director, Responding to the Public, PEEL Team

Deputy Director Intelligence, National Tasking and Co-ordination (NTAC) & Deputy Director Organised Immigration Crime, Threat leadership (OIC TL)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a non-ministerial department with over 1,600 staff, dedicated to protecting public health and consumers’ interests in food across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Our vision is to deliver “food you can trust” and to support a healthier, more sustainable food system. </p><p>Our legal team is central to achieving these aims, providing expert support across criminal and civil litigation, regulatory matters, and judicial reviews. We are seeking a Litigation and Prosecution Lawyer to join us and contribute to this important work. </p><p>In this role, you will manage a varied caseload, including criminal prosecutions, public law litigation, regulatory challenges, and judicial review proceedings. You will provide legal advice and analysis to our investigations team, manage appeals in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, and Magistrates’ Court, and offer feedback on cases to help the FSA continually improve its procedures and practices. Your work will help ensure the FSA is able to represent its interests effectively and protect the public at every turn. </p><p><strong></strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for someone with experience in criminal prosecutions and public law litigation, who can demonstrate sound legal judgment and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will have the opportunity to use your skills in litigation, research, and legal analysis to make a positive impact on food safety and public health. Experience with judicial review proceedings is particularly valuable, as you will play a key role in supporting the FSA’s response to these complex and high-profile cases. </p><p>If you are interested in joining a team that values collaboration and expertise, and you are committed to supporting the FSA’s mission, we encourage you to apply for this role. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal career while making a tangible difference to the wellbeing of consumers across the UK. </p><p>We look forward to receiving your application. </p><p><strong>Working pattern guidance</strong></p><p>If applying as a job share partnership you should both complete separate application forms on Civil Service Jobs but should make it clear that you are applying as job sharers. Further details on job sharing can be found here <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/recruitment-process-for-job-sharers/" target="_blank"><strong>JSF – What is the recruitment process for job sharers? , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)</strong></a></p><p>Due to the nature of the role, we are unable to consider requests for part time working.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process. </p><p>We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success. </p><h4>Qualifications</h4>You must be qualified to practice as a Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted by the Law Society or the Bar Council. (Please ensure full details are included in Qualifications section of your application)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Qualified to practice as a Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,608, Food Standards Agency contributes £17,847 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>Our candidate pack details the benefits that the FSA has to offer. Please also refer to the attached Terms and Conditions statement.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<p>Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack. </p><p><strong>Application and shortlisting</strong></p><p>You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role. </p><p><strong>Technical: </strong>You will be asked a question to confirm that you meet the Technical requirements of the role. </p><ul><li>You must be qualified to practice as a Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted by the Law Society or the Bar Council. (Please ensure full details are included in Qualifications section of your application) </li></ul><p>If you cannot answer yes to this question – you will not be able to proceed further with your application. </p><p>You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria. </p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead criteria: Sound understanding and demonstrated experience and skills in both criminal prosecutions and public law litigation </strong><strong>in particular Judicial Review experience</strong><strong>, with the ability to work autonomously, lead on own work areas and to prioritise competing deadlines.</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Experience of drafting court documents e.g. Information/Summons, witness statements, directions and consent orders and of instructing, briefing and liaising with Counsel and participating in case conferences. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of exercising reliable legal judgement including: </li></ul><p>- Recognising legal risk; </p><p>- Being able to identify evidential deficiencies and advise on further evidential requirements to solve them; </p><p>- Leading on and advising in respect of negotiation of settlements with other parties. </p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, and in identifying cross-cutting legal issues in their wider context and advising accordingly. </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated sound analysis and legal research skills, necessary to deliver accurate and timely legal advice and representation. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrable experience of building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve corporate priorities and to ensure effective and successful outcomes, including the ability to communicate in a clear, honest way in order to deliver difficult messages with clarity and sensitivity, being persuasive when required. </li></ul><p><strong>Lead Criteria </strong>An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final <strong>interview </strong>in whichwe will assess you against the following Experience and Strengths requirements of the role and Civil Service Behaviours<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service </li></ul><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions </li></ul><ul><li>Delivering at Pace </li></ul><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing </li></ul><p>Full details of the positive indicators being assessed for each Behaviour can be found in the Candidate Pack. </p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in both criminal prosecutions and public law litigation, with significant experience in civil litigation. <strong>(Assessed via assessment exercise to be completed in the 24 hours prior to interview and interview questions)</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p>We will also assess you against a number of Civil Service Strengths – these are not disclosed prior to interview. </p><p><strong>Assessment exercise</strong></p><p>As part of the interview process, you will be asked to undertake a case study / briefing exercise. <strong>Details of arrangements for the case study/briefing exercise will be included in the invitation to interview. </strong></p><p><strong>Expected Timeline</strong></p><p>Advert closes: 25 January 2026 (23:55) </p><p>Sift: Expected to take place during week commencing 26 January 2026 </p><p>Final panel interview: Expected to take place during week commencing 9 February 2026 </p><p>Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application). </p><p><strong>Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.</strong></p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. </p><p>Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made. </p><p>Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard <strong>may</strong> be considered for similar roles at a lower grade. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p><strong>Please note that the FSA does not offer visa sponsorship and cannot provide advice on visa applications</strong></p><p><strong>Making a complaint</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>If you feel your application has not been treated fairly in accordance with the principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email the FSA’s Director of People at <a href="mailto:jo.bushnell@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.bushnell@food.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Gurwinder Olive</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Gurwinder.Olive@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gurwinder.Olive@food.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you wish to raise a complaint then please email <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0MDgmdmVyaWZ5PWE3OTdiZDEyMjZjZTE5MGE4ZThiODUzNTRhN2Q1MGZlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDQ1LTNmMzgzOTdkODljYjA1YTZlZTcwOTM3NGNlYWI1MWYxZGJlZjk4ZDg=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions as at April 2020 (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 42kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0MDkmdmVyaWZ5PTc4NDc2NzRmOTBjMmVkZWQyYTg0MDYzZDZjZWUxNGJhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDQ1LTNmMzgzOTdkODljYjA1YTZlZTcwOTM3NGNlYWI1MWYxZGJlZjk4ZDg=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack - Litigation and Prosecution Lawyer (G7) Jan 26 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1080kB)

Food Standards Agency

Litigation and Prosecution Lawyer

<p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>The post, print &amp; document solutions team is a vital part of Ealing Council’s property services department, delivering essential post and corporate print functions across the council estate. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced post, print &amp; document solutions manager to lead this critical service.</p><p><strong>Purpose of the Role</strong><br>As the lead officer for the service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, customer-focused post and print function. You will manage relationships across the council and drive continuous improvement, aligning services with our wider corporate and digital objectives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the post, print &amp; document solutions team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to enhance existing services and introduce innovative document solutions.</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure services meet business needs.</li><li>Drive digital transformation within the service, supporting the council’s corporate objectives.</li><li>Ensure compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across all operations.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong><br>We’re looking for someone with:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in managing post, print and/or document solutions or similar service delivery.</li><li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver operational excellence.</li><li>Knowledge of digital transformation and document management solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br>At Ealing Council, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and service excellence. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in the community.</p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p>





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London Borough of Ealing

Post, print and document solutions manager

<p><br>Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity for a Sheltered Housing Officer available on a full time basis (Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm 35 Hours per week) in our Sheltered Housing Service.</p><p>Are you an experienced housing professional with a desire to help and support vulnerable and elderly tenants or are you currently working in a non-housing role, but have transferrable skills that you think would be beneficial to the Sheltered Housing service?</p><p>If so, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p>We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Sheltered Housing Officer to help vulnerable residents across Ealing maintain their tenancies and live more independently.</p><p>In this rewarding role, you will build trusted relationships with tenants, identify support needs through proactive visits, and work in partnership with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate tailored support. You will provide practical help and advice, contribute to safeguarding, and make sure residents can access the services they need to thrive in their homes and communities.</p><p>You will need excellent communication skills, experience supporting vulnerable people, and the ability to manage a varied caseload with care and professionalism</p><p>Closing date for applications: 27 January 2026</p><p>You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.</p><p>It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.</p><p>We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.</p><p>Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.</p><p>We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.</p><p>Please note all applications will be determined on merit.</p>





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Sheltered Housing Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is a great opportunity to join the finance team on a permanent basis. </p><p>The Group Tax and Status Team is a specialist advisory team within the wider group finance function, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. </p><p>As an international Tax specialist, you, along with the team, will provide advice on direct and indirect tax matters to the wider finance function and leaders of strategic business units, manage global tax risks and support group reporting obligations for corporate income tax and transfer pricing. The team also includes UK VAT compliance specialists and finance business partners who support the organisations corporate group and finance aspects of establishing overseas subsidiaries and other appropriate legal vehicles.</p><p>You will play a key role in supporting the Group Tax and Status function on business projects and transactions across the UK and overseas. This will include coordinating tax advice, performing due diligence work, analysing, and advising on tax implications of cross-border transactions, exploring tax risk mitigation and tax efficiency strategy, and supporting the business in implementing changes. </p><p>Whilst day to day overseas tax compliance is the responsibility of in-country finance colleagues, the Group Tax team helps oversee local tax reporting and provides specialist tax support to finance colleagues when new overseas entities are being established, there are major tax changes in overseas jurisdictions or there are challenging fiscal audits requiring specialist tax input.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This role will require a person with substantial experience in dealing with multiple tax jurisdictions and regions, covering both direct and indirect taxes and in coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders from different business units, regions, and countries. </p><p> You will be a forward looking, commercial thinking finance professional and will have the ability to articulate and analyse financial and tax information and provide valuable input and advice to the organisation on implications arising from business restructuring, divestments (including disposal of real estate assets).</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></p><p>You must be CTA, ADIT or ATT qualified with Chartered Institute of Taxation or equivalent professional body.</p><p><br>A desirable qualification is Membership/fellowship of one of the following:<br>• Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA)• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)<br>• Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA</p><p><strong>Technical/ Commercial knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Operations in International and culturally diverse organisations</li><li>Direct and Indirect Tax Laws</li><li>Familiarity with basic principles of transfer pricing and international tax concepts (e.g., permanent establishment, double tax agreements, withholding taxes) and practical experience of implementing or advising on strategies involving these concepts</li><li>Negotiation with external parties</li></ul><p><strong>Specific experience</strong></p><ul><li>Regional/ International Tax experience</li><li>Handling complex business transactions and intercompany arrangements</li><li>Tax assessment in business set up/ closure, and global growth</li><li>People skills to implement transitional and change programmes</li></ul><p><strong>Analytical skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to precisely frame advisers’ terms of reference, interpret external advice and apply complex legislation to specific problems and circumstances</li><li>Strong communication and influencing skills. ability to explain complex technical issues to lay colleagues in clear and commercial way.</li><li>Building relationships at all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Flexibility, independence, and initiative to perform successfully in a rapidly changing environment.</li><li>Ability to operate effectively and prioritise in a busy global facing role.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,699, British Council contributes £16,136 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Benefits for the UK include, but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays</li><li>3 days volunteering leave</li><li>Career average defined benefit pension scheme </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>Please apply directly to the British Council website. CV's that are emailed will not be accepted.</p><br><p>The close date is Sunday 1st February 2026 at 23:59 UK time. </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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<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 : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:askhr@britishcouncil.org" target="_blank">askhr@britishcouncil.org</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705887612947" target="_blank">https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705887612947</a>

Senior Tax Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>We are recruiting a Counter Fraud Manager fixed term for 12 months.</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the <strong>National Lottery Community Fund’s Finance and Resources Directorate</strong> at a key moment in the refresh of our counter fraud function. If you’re ready to play a central role in a pivotal team, working alongside another Counter Fraud Manager, this could be the perfect role for you.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Counter Fraud Manager, you’ll be at the heart of protecting the Fund’s integrity and ensuring that funding reaches the communities that need it most. You’ll provide <strong>specialist counter fraud advice</strong>, act as a <strong>catalyst for improvement in fraud controls</strong>, and help shape the future of our approach to fraud prevention and detection.</p><p><strong>Your Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Delivering internal and external investigation services for the Fund.</li><li>Advising teams across the organisation on fraud, bribery, and corruption risks.</li><li>Maintaining the fraud caseload and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate updates are available for senior leaders.</li><li>Designing and managing counter fraud metrics to measure and improve performance.</li><li>Monitoring investigation productivity and sharing lessons learned and best practice across the Fund.</li><li>Line management of counter fraud officers-based UK wide, supporting, coaching, and developing them to build capability and confidence.</li><li>Working closely with internal teams such as Funding, People Team and Legal.</li><li>Collaborating with external organisations such as the police, charity commission, and other funders and agencies.</li></ul><p><strong>What does a typical day look like?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Morning:</strong> You’re meeting with funding and legal about the outcomes of an investigation and providing specialist advice on next steps.<br><br></li><li><strong>Midday:</strong> You’re reviewing some recently proposed fraud controls for a new funding programme launching in a few weeks.<br><br></li><li><strong>Afternoon:</strong> You’re conducting high-quality one-to-ones with your line reports to support, coach, and develop the team, ensuring everyone has the tools and confidence to succeed.<br><br></li><li><strong>End of day:</strong> You’re working alongside the other manager to review and prioritise the number of cases the team are working through and drafting ideas for the teams next report to senior leaders.</li></ul><p>Every day is different. One minute you’re reviewing a complex investigation to help decide next steps, the next you’re delivering a presentation to other teams to create awareness of fraud.</p><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> You have a strong background in counter fraud work and understand the complexities of fraud, bribery, and corruption.<br><br></li><li><strong>Curiosity:</strong> You want to learn more about fraud risks. You ask questions and have an aptitude for investigative research; you love solving problems!<br><br></li><li><strong>Initiative:</strong> You are comfortable working alone and enjoy being trusted to complete your work independently, at pace with accuracy and to deadlines.<br><br></li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> You value diverse perspectives and actively seek opportunities to work with others to drive decisions and move work forward.<br><br></li><li><strong>Confidence:</strong> You have confidence in your decision-making and are comfortable challenging existing processes, giving and receiving critical friend feedback to aid improvement.<br><br></li><li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> You are a supportive and a strong team player. Our work is challenging and changes day to day so we need someone that can adapt easily to change and embrace it.<br><br></li><li><strong>Enthusiasm:</strong> You bring energy and positivity to the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><ul><li>You’ll be part of a motivated, supportive team that values wellbeing, recognition, quality of work, collaboration and continuous improvement. </li><li>You’ll help protect millions of pounds of funding for good causes across the UK.</li><li>You’ll have opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Interview details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> 9th and 10th February 2026</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Online</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> UK wide</li></ul><p>We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.</p><p>The role will include intermittent travel across the UK for team meetings and events (usually this means travelling 4 times a year and staying overnight to attend face to face team meetings).</p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: <strong>Sarah Rossiter – <a href="mailto:sarah.rossiter@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">sarah.rossiter@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.</p><p><strong>Essential</strong><strong>​</strong></p><ul><li>Experience and relevant qualifications in conducting counter fraud investigations (ACFS, CIPFA, CIFAS or equivalent). </li><li>Skilled in producing clear, structured reports and presenting findings to non-technical audiences. </li><li>Experience managing remote teams.</li><li> Knowledge and experience of interpreting complex investigation notes and allegations and responding directly to internal and external customers. </li><li>Experience working collaboratively with a wide range of teams and people at all levels. </li></ul><p><strong> Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of fraud prevention agencies and other systems and tools that can be used to investigate concerns.</li><li>Knowledge of the funding sector – particularly what the key fraud risks are to the Fund. </li><li>Qualification and/or experience in conducting fraud risk assessments. </li></ul><strong>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion </strong>​Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. <p>We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. </p><p>As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,000, The National Lottery Community Fund contributes £13,036 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>A full list of our benefits can be found on our website using the link below:</p><p>Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme<br>Flexible working<br>Enhanced paid maternity/ paternity leave<br>Paid volunteering leave<br>Season ticket loan</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>Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us" target="_blank">https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc3NTEmdmVyaWZ5PTMwMTRhMmQ2OGU1MThlOTViZGIwMjQ3NjJlNWU2ZDE4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NDUxNjcyLWQwOTlhZDI3MzM4NDIzYThkZTg4OWE0YjU3NWYxNjZiN2FhMmI4YzM=" target="_blank">Counter-Fraud-Manager (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1071kB)

The National Lottery Community Fund

Counter Fraud Manager/ Rheolwr Gwrth-dwyll

<h4> Job Description </h4><strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p>The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused professional to join our Housing team as a Voids Officer.</p><p>This key role is responsible for managing the end-to-end voids process, ensuring council-owned properties are legally terminated, inspected, and re-let as quickly as possible to minimise rent loss and meet local targets. You will carry out pre-void inspections, oversee property viewings, and provide advice and support to tenants, including those who are vulnerable or in distress. You will play a vital part in monitoring void progress, updating systems, and producing accurate reports to support performance and compliance. Working closely with contractors, internal teams, and external partners, you will ensure properties meet required standards and that all legal and health &amp; safety obligations are fulfilled. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver excellent customer care in a fast-paced environment.</p><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br><p>The successful candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of social housing, homelessness, and allocation issues, including void property inspections.</li><li>Experience of working in a customer-focused environment, handling sensitive situations with tact and confidence.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities under pressure.</li><li>Knowledge of repairs, maintenance issues, and disability adaptations in relation to homes and estates.</li><li>Ability to monitor contractors effectively to maximise performance and improve services.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams.</li><li>Competence in using IT systems (Microsoft Office, Civica CX, SharePoint) and maintaining accurate</li></ul><br><strong>Related Documents</strong><br><br><p>For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=13541&amp;hashed=-376051631" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a></p><h4>About us</h4><p> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.</p><h4>Other information</h4><p> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a></p><h4>Important Note</h4><p> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>.<br><br>As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a><br></p><p> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.<br><br>Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.<br><br>Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.<br><br>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a><br></p><p><br></p>





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<p><strong>Salary:</strong> M1-6/ UPR (+TLR commensurate with experience) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits<br><strong>Hours: </strong>Full time<br><strong>Contract type: </strong>Permanent<br><strong>Start date:</strong> April 2026<br><strong>Closing date:</strong> 28th January 2026 </p><p><br>Lift Kingswood is seeking a Head of French who's ready to lead with energy, ambition and heart. This is a brilliant opportunity to shape a thriving department, inspire great teaching and help every student succeed in French.</p><p>You'll be a fantastic classroom practitioner who also loves developing others. From setting a clear vision for French, to building an engaging, knowledge-rich curriculum, you'll make sure lessons are purposeful, exciting and inclusive. You'll coach your team, use data smartly, and create a culture where students enjoy learning and aim high.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading and motivating a passionate French team (5 teachers currently)</li><li>Designing and delivering an ambitious, engaging curriculum</li><li>Supporting teachers to be their best through coaching and feedback</li><li>Using assessment and data to drive progress and close gaps</li><li>Creating calm, focused classrooms where students can thrive</li><li>Playing a key role in Lift's mission: every child gets an excellent education, every day</li></ul><p><strong>If you're enthusiastic about languages, committed to high standards, and excited by the chance to make a real difference at Lift Kingswood, we'd love to hear from you.</strong></p><p><strong>This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.</strong></p><p><strong>About our school:</strong></p><p>Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region. Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive. </p><p>Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to an 'Head of French' post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Lift Kingswood is exceptional.</p><p>We strongly recommend visiting the school if you are interested in the post, please contact us.<br><br></p><p><strong>Who is Lift Schools?</strong></p><p>We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.</p><p>We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.</p><p><strong>We offer you:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Career development and training:</strong> Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.</li><li>Our partnership with<strong> One World </strong>powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including <strong>Ambition Institute's </strong>Early Career and <strong>NPQ</strong> offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.</li><li><strong>Generous benefits:</strong> From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li><li><strong>Lifestyle perks:</strong> Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li></ul><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.</p><p>Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.</p><p>Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p>

Head of French

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As an apprentice social researcher, you will be joining a community of over 2000 social researchers across more than 30 organisations across the Civil Service. <br><br>The range of opportunities open to you through the Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GSRDAP) is huge – working in government departments responsible for things like business, energy, justice, education, and the environment. <br><br>That means you will have the opportunity to have an impact on improving the areas that really matter to the world you live in – working on issues like: </p><ul><li>How government can tackle climate change</li><li>How government can improve education </li><li>How government can prevent crime </li><li>How government can reduce homelessness </li></ul><p> …that is to say, in government, social research underpins some of the most important challenges that the country faces. They help senior leaders make the biggest decisions better – providing them with the data and insight they need to get the big calls right. <br><br>For more information about the scheme visit our GSRDAP website <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-social-research-degree-apprenticeship-programme" target="_blank">Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme - GOV.UK</a></p><p><strong>Question and Answer Session</strong></p><p>There will be a <strong>Question and Answer (Q&amp;A) session</strong> with the GSR Recruitment Team to chat about the application process and the experience of working as an apprentice in government. </p><p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday 20 January 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 16:30 pm to 17:30 pm </p><p><strong>Place: </strong>Virtual, on Microsoft Teams. </p><p><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2Q2ZDIyOWUtYjliZC00NmIxLWIxNDYtZWM4MTIzZTJjYjM1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ed1644c5-05e0-49e6-bc39-fcf7ac51c18c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d58dd644-e478-4506-b44f-57c2e5e98f20%22%7d" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to join the meeting</strong></a></p><p>We will give you:</p><ul><li>Information regarding a career in Government social research and in the Civil Service</li><li>An outline of the recruitment process for the scheme</li><li>Our tips on filling out the application form.</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p>As an apprentice social researcher, you will be studying for a bespoke degree in social research whilst putting your cutting-edge research skills to direct use in the workplace every day, by producing the evidence base for decisions on high profile public policies. This is an exciting time to be joining the Civil Service, and with continuous support you will prepare vital briefings for senior officials, ministers, or the public, produce critical social insight and ensure the quality and appropriate use of government data. <br><br>Social Researchers study what people feel, think, and do, to answer questions in all areas of society, including education, crime prevention, uses of artificial intelligence, homelessness, climate change, many more. The Government Social Research profession works across these issues and many more to develop impactful research projects and support national and local government priorities. You can read more about the GSR <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-social-research-profession/about" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>A Government Social Research (GSR) apprenticeship is a four-year programme undertaking the Level 6 Applied Social Research standard including attaining a BA honours degree. At the same time, you will be working in a team of social researchers and other analysts in a government department, supported by a manager and a buddy.<br><br>Your degree will be a mixture of online and face-to-face teaching with a residential week each year at the University of Kent in Canterbury at the beginning of September. The department you work in will make any necessary travel arrangements and payment for you to attend in-person events, with the University of Kent, from your office location. </p><p> About your BA research degree: </p><ul><li>This is the UK’s first ever bespoke applied social research undergraduate degree apprenticeship. You will develop transferable and applied knowledge, skills and behaviours that will set you up for a long career in modern social research. The course will cover a broad range of contemporary quantitative and qualitative social research methods and skills, alongside how they can be applied to bring about real-world change and help government and organisations make better decisions. </li><li>This includes, but is not limited to: how to collect and use data for analysis in a range of different social contexts; how to design impactful research projects that could inform some of society’s most pressing questions; how to make use of modern social research software that will also bring you transferrable skills in coding; and you will have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project in an area of relevant interest to you.</li></ul><p><br>Working as a member of the GSR involves the development and use of: </p><ul><li>Quantitative skills: manipulating and presenting data.</li><li>Writing and presentation techniques: communicating research clearly and succinctly to senior officials and ministers.</li><li>Applied research skills: undertaking and using research to provide critical insight to government on a range of issues from the environment to transport. </li></ul><p>At the end of four years, successful completion of the End Point Assessment (EPA) will guarantee you permanent employment within the GSR.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Eligibility</strong></p><p><strong>Nationality Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>You must have resided in the UK for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship. </li><li>Individuals will also need to demonstrate that they meet the relevant immigration requirements and their eligibility under the Civil Service Nationality Rules (CSNRs). Please see below Nationality Requirements for more information.</li><li>This includes the right to remain and take up full-time work in the UK for the entire duration of the 4-year programme by August 2026.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualification Requirements:</strong></p><p>Candidates must have a minimum of:</p><ul><li>Five GCSEs including Maths and English Language at grade C (4) or above or equivalent.</li><li>96 UCAS points under the 2017 tariff point system (e.g., CCC at A Level or equivalent qualifications, not including General Studies) or expected to achieve this by August 2026.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note:</strong></p><p>This apprenticeship is specifically designed for those who do not already hold a degree. You are, therefore, not eligible for the GSRDAP scheme if you have a further education qualification at level 6 (degree level) or above. </p><p><strong>Desired skills</strong></p><ul><li>Well organised, able to prioritise and work to deadlines.</li><li>Able to understand and explain complex information verbally and in writing.</li><li>Able to use IT, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.</li><li>Able to solve problems, establishing issues and advantages and disadvantages of different options.</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of a team working towards a common goal.</li><li>Able to think critically and question things. </li></ul><p><strong>Personal qualities</strong></p><ul><li>Enthusiasm for what a degree in social research entails and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship over 4 years. </li><li>Interest in undertaking a role which can improve people’s lives. </li><li>Curiosity in current affairs.</li><li>Keen to learn and develop.</li><li>Not required, but flexible to travel within the UK.</li></ul><p>If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to CTC/SC/DV level. More information about the vetting process can be found at the following link <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">Security Vetting and Clearance Levels Guidance</a></p><p>In addition, some departments require candidates to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years having spent no period longer than 3 months outside of the UK to get security clearance. </p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li> Fully funded BA (Hons) Applied Social Research Degree with the University of Kent.</li><li>Learning and development tailored to your role.</li><li>An environment with flexible working options.</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a>.</li><li>Minimum of 25 days Annual Leave.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Ability.<p><strong>The selection process comprises of the following stages.</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: </strong><strong>Application form including personal statement<br></strong></p><p>Complete the online application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and any predicted grades up to August 2026. Plus, a personal statement of no more than 1000 words. Your statement should include the following: <br><br>1. Why you are interested in the apprenticeship; <br>2. How you are planning to balance work and study; <br>3. How you are planning to keep yourself motivated and keep track of your performance. </p><p>We will not require you toupload or attach a separate CV document to your application form. Once you have submitted your application form you will not be permitted to amend it.</p><p><strong>Stage 2: Online tests</strong><br></p><p>Once you have completed your application form, you will receive links to take two online tests, verbal and numerical. These tests are not timed, meaning you can take as long as you need to complete them. <strong>Please note that your application and online tests must be completed before applications close at 16.00 pm on Friday 6 February 2026.</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 3: Online test pass mark set </strong></p><p>If you pass the online tests your application will be sent for sifting (marking).</p><p><strong>Stage 4: Sift</strong></p><p>Your application form will be sifted on your personal statement. </p><p>Candidates who are unsuccessful at the sift stage will not be given any feedback or comments. </p><p><strong>Stage 5: Assessment Centre</strong><br></p><p>Candidates passing the sift stage, will be invited to a virtual assessment centre. The assessment is split into two parts: a written exercise assignment and then on a separate day you will have an interview including a presentation task. Further information on what to expect at the assessment centre will be sent to candidates invited to attend.</p><p><strong>Stage 6: Apprenticeship Offer</strong></p><p>If you are successful, you will be offered a place on the apprenticeship subject to obtaining satisfactory grades, references (i.e., personal or work) and passing security checks. </p><p>All candidates will be offered a role based on merit. Location preferences will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed. Please take note that due to the limited number of posts available in specific locations, successful candidates may be offered roles in nearby towns. It is important for candidates to note that many of the roles are located outside of London. </p><p>Occasionally, a department may withdraw from the scheme before placements are offered, or we have more successful candidates than available placements. In such cases, applicants will be placed on a reserve list. The reserve list will be open until September 2026.</p><p>If an apprenticeship offer has been made and a candidate's exam results received in August 2026 are lower than our minimum requirements (and the candidate has submitted the exam for a remark), the apprenticeship offer will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if the offer can still proceed.</p><p><strong>Recruitment timeline</strong></p><p><strong>Please note that this timeline may be subject to change</strong>.</p><ul><li>13 January 2026 – Applications open. </li><li>6 February 2026 at 16:00 pm – Scheme closes (NB: the 2 online tests and application form must be completed by this deadline).</li><li>w/c 16 February 2026 – Pass mark set for the online tests and successful candidates progressed to sift.</li><li>February to March 2026 – Sift period of applications. </li><li>w/c 30 March 2026 - Assessment Centre: Written exercise.</li><li>27 April to 8 May 2026 - Assessment Centre: Online interview, including a presentation task.</li><li>From late May 2026 – Candidates informed of their Assessment Centre / interview outcome and successful candidates assigned to a government department. Departments contact successful candidates to start onboarding and pre-appointment checks.</li><li>Early September 2026 – Apprenticeship starts.</li></ul><p> Additional guidance will be given before each stage of the process. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : GESR Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Complaints procedure<br><br>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.<br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact us, the Government Economic and Social Research Team (GESR) by emailing <a href="mailto:gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a><br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you may contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br><br>

Government Economic Service & Social Research Profession

Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2026

<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4BB, National<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Head of Operations (BAU)</p><p><strong>Department</strong></p><p>Operations</p><p><strong>Team</strong></p><p>Operations BAU</p><p><strong>Job Grade</strong></p><p>Grade 7</p><p><strong>Number of Posts</strong></p><p>1</p><p><strong>Reports to</strong></p><p>Director of Operations</p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>As the Head of Operations (Business as Usual) your overarching responsibility is ensuring parole reviews are progressed effectively, in a timely manner.</p><p>You will work with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders both internally and externally, managing staff at SEO grade, team leaders and multiple staff across up to 11 distinct teams including; the centralised work allocations team, regional case management team, 3rd party direction and operational MI.</p><p>You will provide leadership with a strong and clear steer to operations staff to ensure quality, efficiency and effectiveness are maintained. This role also includes supporting any significant operational change at the Parole Board ensuring new processes are being implemented effectively and staff affected are engaged with these.</p><p>As Head of Operations, you will deputise for the Director of Operations.</p><p><strong>Main Duties and Scope of Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Part of the Senior Leadership Team.</p><p>• Actively participate in internal and external stakeholder engagement as required.</p><p>• Working in accordance with the Operational objectives in the Parole Board business plan.</p><p>• Responsibility for supporting Operations teams to deliver business activities in line with the Parole Board business plan and BAU Operations hub plan.</p><p>• Continuously supporting the members in concluding parole reviews and producing high quality Parole Board decisions in line with statutory timescales.</p><p>• Manage operational performance and delivery ensuring that effective secretariat support is provided to Parole Board members, to comply with business plan targets whilst maintaining the prisoner’s right to a fair hearing.</p><p>• Develop positive relationships with Parole Board members ensuring they are supported to make effective risk assessments that are rigorous, fair, and timely.</p><p>• Work with the Director of Operations to plan, forecast and monitor member resource and the Parole Board Members fees budget, in order to meet the workload demands.</p><p>• Achieving all performance measures for timeliness of Parole Board hearings and other Generic Parole Process, Recall, and internal processes.</p><p>• Working with other hubs at the Parole Board to bring about business change that improves operational processes and performance.</p><p>• Line management of x3 Senior Operations Managers to ensure that performance management processes are being followed. This includes manging the following teams – Regional Case Management, Listings, Workload Allocation, MCA, Hearing Support, Panel Chair Support, Operational Support.</p><p>• Develop positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure that they are held to account by assisting us to undertake effective parole reviews.</p><p>• Attend and present at relevant Parole Board Governance Committees on the work of the Operations Hub as required, including regional probation forums.</p><p><strong>Primary Deliverables</strong></p><p>To ensure Operations Hub delivers:</p><p>• An effective secretariat to support the Parole Board membership for the purposes of paper reviews and oral hearings.</p><p>• To ensure cases are progressed to enable the Operations hub to meet the relevant Key Performance Indicators.</p><p><strong>Person Specification </strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><p>• Experience of leading operational delivery.</p><p>• Proven ability to maintain operational delivery through change.</p><p>• Proven leadership skills with the ability to provide a clear vision for your function aligned to business strategic priorities.</p><p>• Evidence of turning around operational performance.</p><p>• Ability to maintain and motivate a team with varied and challenging workloads.</p><p>• Evidence of data management and communication of complex data.</p><p>• Experience of influencing internal and external colleagues at senior levels.</p><p>• Ability to make effective decisions as well as provide evidence-based information to inform decisions by senior leaders within the organisation.</p><p>• Strong ability to give quality written and oral advice/presentations to inform critical decision making.</p><p>• Resilience and ability to stay focused and positive in the face of complexity and uncertainty.</p><p>• Ability to deal with potentially difficult and challenging situations.</p><p>• Excellent IT skills and experience in using programmes, including Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.</p><p>• Ability to follow processes, policies, and guidelines</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p>• Experience of managing several diverse teams within a large operational department.</p><p>• Understanding of the Parole Process.</p><p><strong>Main Duties:</strong></p><p>As set out in the job description above.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><p>• Leadership</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing</p><p>• Managing a Quality Service</p><p>• Working together</p><p>• Delivering at Pace</p><p><strong>Accessibility</strong></p><p>The Parole Board is a disability confident recruiter. Accessibility requests will be carefully considered and, where reasonable, actioned.</p><p>Whilst the Parole Board office is principally located in London, and, for the purposes of organisational management and administration, it is not required to conduct business in Welsh. However, the Parole Board welcomes applications from candidates who speak Welsh and English as part of its commitment to treat both languages on a basis of equality in the conduct of public business and administration of justice in Wales, as far as is both appropriate and reasonable, and to reflect the community it serves.</p><p><strong>Office requirements</strong></p><p>This role is hybrid. You will be required to spend 20% of your time in person contact. For some SLT meetings as well as Operations team away days, you will be required to attend in person in London.</p><p><strong>Selection process details</strong></p><p>This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. At the interview stage you will be assessed against Behaviours and Experience. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £56,975, Parole Board contributes £16,505 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13440?entityId=13440" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13440?entityId=13440</a>

Parole Board

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<p><strong>Salary:</strong> M1 - U3 + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits <br><strong>School: </strong>Lift Ryde, Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 3LN<br><strong>Hours: </strong>Full time<br><strong>Contract type:</strong> Permanent<br><br><em><strong>Due to the retirement of a long standing and treasured colleague, we are looking for a qualified teacher of English to join our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a strong and supportive environment. </strong></em><br><br><strong>Your new school</strong><br>Lift Ryde, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years secondary school and is part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country. The school is set in spacious grounds and had a completely new state of the art building in 2017. All staff have access to a free on site gym with a range of fantastic equipment. Known as the "Garden Isle" because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside; the Isle of Wight is a perfect place to raise a family. Judged as 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2022, Lift Ryde is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.<br><br><strong>Your new role</strong><br>As a member of our team, you'll be given the opportunity to work collaboratively, crafting your expertise and benefiting from the range of experience and resources within the Department. You will play a vital role in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, facilitating a positive learning environment where all students feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. You will design engaging lessons, assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to raise standards of student attainment. It's a fantastic opportunity to join as we embark on the exciting curriculum updates of 2028.<br><br><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong><br>You will be a qualified teacher of English with a proven track record of working successfully in a school environment. An understanding of what an excellent education looks like in the classroom with a strong understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high expectations. You will also know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements. <br><br><strong>We offer you:</strong><br><strong>Comprehensive training: </strong>Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.<br><strong>Generous benefits:</strong> From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.<br><strong>Lifestyle perks:</strong> Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.<br><br><em>If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school please contact us.</em><br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.<br>Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.</p><p><br>Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.<br>We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. </p>

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