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<p>There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>
<p>We’re seeking a dedicated Payroll &amp; Pensions Officer to join our Payroll &amp; Pensions Team, ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll and pensions services.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>As a Payroll and Pensions Officer, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate and timely payroll and pensions administration. You’ll be responsible for calculating, recording, and processing complex business transactions, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and Council policies. You will analyse and assess data, resolve queries, and provide expert advice to colleagues and customers on payroll and pensions matters.</p>
<p><strong>About the Candidate</strong></p>
<p>You should have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and be a strong communicator, with a customer-focused approach. The ability to analyse information, make decisions, and resolve issues independently is essential. The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in data input and analysis on IT systems.</p>
<p>For more information on the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:tracyshaw@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracyshaw@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>
<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>
<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>
<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>
<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>
<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>
<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>
<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>
<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>
<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>
<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>
<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>
<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>
<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>
<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>
<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>
<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>
<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>
<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.</em></p>

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Payroll & Pensions Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>The Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.</p><p>In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p><p>The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions.</p><p>We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities.</p><p>See JO staff talk about working here: <a href="https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlv" target="_blank">https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlv</a></p><p>The Judicial HR Operations Team is accountable for delivering the right Judicial Office Holders with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time in support of the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals as set out in the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. We are responsible for working with the judiciary, wider JO, HMCTS, MoJ and the JAC. The Judicial Office Holder Appointments team provides support to the senior judiciary and the Lord Chancellor concerning Judicial Office Holder appointments and retirements. We also provide advice on the authorisation of judges and the deployment of individuals to other roles, including leadership roles. </p><p> This position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements).</p><p>As Appointments Adviser, the role holder will be required to work alongside the other Advisers supporting a range of appointments and an onboarding service to the senior judiciary and the Lord Chancellor in relation to their responsibilities to judicial office holder appointments (Courts, Tribunals and Magistracy).</p><p>Working to the Appointments Manager, and alongside the Complex Appointments and Admin Advisers this role involves managing quality and timely advice on appointments to the judiciary. This will include amongst others the following responsibilities: </p><p><strong>Lead Areas</strong></p><ul><li>Provide accurate and timely advice to the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Chief Justice, the Senior President of Tribunals and the Senior Presiding Judge on recommendations for judicial office holder appointments.</li><li>Drafting accurate offer and appointment letters and public announcements, taking forward all necessary steps to formalise appointments.</li><li>Providing accurate and timely advice on appointment renewals.</li><li>Receive and check appointment submissions prior to drafting clear and concise advice to the Senior Presiding Judge on magistrates’ appointments, ensuring that full information has been obtained from Advisory Committees to inform advice, relevant issues are highlighted in sufficient detail and appropriate recommendations are being made.</li><li>Supporting good working relations with principal stakeholders in the Advisory Committees by providing weekly update bulletins and attending joint JO/AC monthly meetings when required to do so.</li><li>Completing appointment submission work within the SLA parameters.</li><li>Accurate and timely completion of the Team Work Tracker</li><li>Providing assistance with HR Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests.</li><li>Providing assistance in preparing and running regular reports from J-HR to identify areas of inaccuracy and work with stakeholders to cleanse this data to ensure J-HR is up to date and accurate.</li><li>Providing ad hoc flexible support to colleagues across the HR Operations Team as and when required to meet shifting work priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Core management standards</strong></p><ul><li>To support the process of embedding continuous improvement within the team, using quantitative information to inform decision making.</li><li>To support the delivery of new ways of working to business as usual, whilst balancing the demands on the team.</li><li>To support the team in making sure submissions follow the approved templates and guidance, and the advice is clear and succinct.</li><li>To collaborate with stakeholders across HMCTS, MOJ and JO to ensure the HR records management system (J-HR) is the single source of truth.</li><li>To work across the team to support Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) </li></ul><p>Develop a collaborative way of working with EO colleagues in the Admin and Complex Appointments team that will ensure a seamless systematic approach, providing clarity for Judicial Office Holders and the Department through collaborative working and shared knowledge of the whole appointments system. The individual will be expected to cover and provide seamless leadership across all offboarding &amp; onboarding areas of appointments in the courts, tribunals and magistracy when necessary, during colleagues’ periods of absence.</p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to identify areas of improvement and create innovative approaches to delivering better quality services and products.</li><li>Experience of working with databases with a good eye for detail.</li><li>Good Excel skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of a customer focused service.</li><li>Knowledge of the work of the judiciary </li></ul><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>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,551, Ministry of Justice contributes £9,719 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/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths.<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">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : 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/13558?entityId=13558" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13558?entityId=13558</a>

HR Operations - Appointments Adviser (Ref: 13558)

Home Office

Campaign Support Officer, Chief Operating Office (COO) - Accelerator Cells

HM Treasury

Head of Learning and Development for the Government Finance Function

Head of Capability, Skills and Learning Delivery for the Government Finance Function

Senior HR Business Partner for the Government Finance Function

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Senior HR Business Partner

People Analytics & Insights Officer (Eval)

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

People Data Lead

Strategic Resourcing and Policy Lead

Associate HR Business Partner

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

HR Implementation Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based Nationally<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Recruiter</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>National* </p><p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>22 January 2026 </p><p><strong>Interviews: </strong>from 03 February 2026 </p><p><strong>Grade: </strong>HEO </p><p>(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer) </p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>London: £40,014 - £42,859; National: £35,335 - £37,847 </p><p><strong>Working pattern</strong>: full-time, part-time, flexible working </p><p><strong>Contract Type: </strong>12 month fixed term appointment </p><p><strong>*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1CsJxWFinu4iFbA0Tnq-KrwUAkbvLOZwQ&amp;ll=52.953218784877095%2C-1.0082511500000058&amp;z=6" target="_blank"><strong>ON THIS MAP</strong></a></p><p>The Role </p><p>We’re recruiting for a <strong>Recruiter </strong>here at <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/working-at-moj-ds/" target="_blank">Justice Digital</a>, to be part of our warm and collaborative Service Transformation Group. </p><p>The Recruitment team adopts a team based agile approach to working - operating together in small, independent Squads. These squads are trusted partners; empowered as professionals to plan their work and decide how to work together to meet their goals. Each function within the squad has specific accountabilities, with the entire squad accountable for delivering on their commitments. </p><p>When our hiring managers want to recruit awesome people, they will come to you for expert advice, solutions and guidance. You will enjoy crafting productive relationships, supporting hiring panels through the end-to-end recruitment process as well as ensuring an engaging and enjoyable candidate experience. </p><p>We’ve grown by over 80% in the past 3 years and our mission remains to build the most capable, diverse and innovative Justice Digital team across Government. </p><p>To help picture your life at <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/working-at-moj-ds/" target="_blank">MoJ Justice Digital</a> please take a look at our <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank">blog</a> and our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-justice-digital-strategy-2025/ministry-of-justice-digital-strategy-2025" target="_blank">Digital and Technology strategy 2025</a></p><p>Key Responsibilities: </p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for staff and contractors, providing an excellent experience to both candidates and hiring managers. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes that meet customer priorities and objectives, identifying risks and resolving issues efficiently. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure one source of up to date information, for both the current workforce and future requirements. Proactively reviewing current processes and identifying improvements that could be made. </li></ul><ul><li>Apply expert knowledge and best practices to ensure successful hiring of talented staff. </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with partners to communicate business needs and manage CV submissions </li></ul><p>If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! </p><p>Benefits </p><ul><li>37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours. </li></ul><ul><li>A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms. </li></ul><ul><li>Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop &amp; grow. </li></ul><ul><li>Generous <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">civil service pension</a> based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (<a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/your-pension/managing-your-pension/contribution-rates/" target="_blank">Contribution Rates</a>). </li></ul><ul><li>25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the King’s birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service. </li></ul><ul><li>Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! </li></ul><ul><li>Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app. </li></ul><ul><li>Nurturing professional and interpersonal networks including those for Carers &amp; Childcare, Gender Equality, <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/2019/09/25/why-diversity-and-inclusion-is-important-to-me/" target="_blank">PROUD</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/moj_spirit?lang=en" target="_blank">SPIRIT.</a></li></ul><ul><li>Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location). </li></ul><ul><li>Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers. </li></ul><ul><li>5 days volunteering paid leave. </li></ul><ul><li>Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym. </li></ul><p>Person Specification </p><p>Essential </p><ul><li>Recruitment: hands-on experience (in an agency or internal setting) of leading a hiring manager through the end-to-end recruitment process to successfully hire staff and/or contractors. </li></ul><ul><li>Service Excellence: deliver high quality outcomes that meet customer needs by working with stakeholders to set priorities, objectives and timescales as well as identify risks and resolve issues. </li></ul><ul><li>Partnering: establish productive partnerships with customers and stakeholders to deliver shared organisational outcomes. </li></ul><ul><li>Continuous Improvement: Working within squads to review and inspect progress towards agreed goals, proactively reviewing current processes and identifying improvements that could be made. </li></ul><ul><li>Delivery: follow the appropriate procedures to ensure results are achieved. Regularly monitor your own work against milestones and act promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance. </li></ul><p>Willingness to be assessed against <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">the requirements</a> for BPSS clearance </p><p>We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. </p><p>Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a> about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace. </p><p>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy</a>. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £35,335, Ministry of Justice contributes £10,236 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><p>Candidates must submit a CV and Personal Statement (up to 500 words) which answers the following question: </p><p>Tell us about a time when you have led a hiring manager through the end-to-end recruitment process resulting in a successful outcome and quality service. </p><p>Application Guidance </p><p>Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement </p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">Application Guidance</a></p><p>In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/digital-data-and-technology-profession-capability-framework" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data Profession Capability</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process: </p><ul><li>Changing and Improving </li></ul><ul><li>Delivering at Pace </li></ul><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service </li></ul><ul><li>Working Together </li></ul><p>A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above. </p><p>Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference. </p><p>Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. </p><p>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : 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://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/Job/JobDetail?JobId=930" target="_blank">https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/Job/JobDetail?JobId=930</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNjAmdmVyaWZ5PWJiMGRmNGZiMTE1ODBhYjljOTBmMzgzMzRiNTIwNmRkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTc4LTYyODNiMjcxYTgyZTEzMDQ0OWYwNjA3YTNjNzFjYWU1M2MyNDcyNjc=" target="_blank">JD - Recruiter Jan 26 Avature Opens in new window</a> (docx, 34kB)

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

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

HR Improvement Officer

Organisation Design and Development Practitioner

<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based Nationally <h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About OPG</strong></p><p>Established in 2007 following the Mental Capacity Act 2005, OPG is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves. We are responsible for registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney and supervising court-appointed deputies, helping to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.<br>OPG is a fantastic place to work, offering a range of development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting equality, wellbeing, and work–life balance, enabling our people to thrive and perform at their best.<br>We are currently delivering an ambitious multi-year transformation programme to improve how we provide services and meet the growing needs of our users and partners. This transformation will enhance user experience, strengthen our ability to support adults at risk, and ensure our services remain accessible, sustainable, and high quality.<br><strong>Our Team!</strong><br>The People Change Team sits within People Services, part of the Strategy and Central Services Directorate. It is a small but high-impact team working collaboratively across People Services and the wider organisation.<br>The team leads on the development and delivery of OPG’s Strategic Workforce Plan and the people-focused elements of the transformation portfolio. Our purpose is to ensure OPG has the right people, culture, and capability to deliver its priorities, now and in the future, by leading workforce planning and enabling effective organisational change.<br><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong><br>• Support the development and delivery of the strategic workforce plan, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and budgets.<br>• Lead and coordinate people-focused change activity across transformation projects, including managing the Change Champions Network.<br>• Support the development and implementation of change management plans that address the people impacts of organisational change.<br>• Analyse workforce data and trends to provide insights, identify risks and opportunities to provide insight and inform evidence-based decision-making.<br>• Produce clear, accessible reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leaders, committees, and wider stakeholders.<br>• Develop and deliver engagement approaches such as FAQs, focus groups and pulse surveys, providing analysis and recommendations of actions.<br>• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and cross-government networks to share best practice and drive improvement.<br>• Represent People Services at meetings and working groups, providing professional advice on people change and workforce planning.<br>• Manage competing priorities effectively, delivering high quality outputs within tight deadlines. <br>• Take responsibility for personal development, maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge in change management, HR, and workforce planning.<br>The successful candidate will be expected to work from their base location on a weekly basis in line with current Civil Service requirements, outside of any reasonable adjustments. There may be occasional travel to other OPG offices.<br><strong>Skills and Experience<br>Essential</strong><br>• Experience supporting organisational changes or transformation initiatives. <br>• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines. <br>• Experience of building effective relationships and partnerships across teams and functions. <br>• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels. <br>• Skilled in analysing and interpreting data to support evidence-based decisions and insight generation. <br>• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, for data analysis and reporting.<br><strong>Desirable</strong><br>• Knowledge of HR policies, processes, and functions, including experience within an HR environment.<br>• Experience in workforce planning or related HR disciplines.<br>• Experience using Power Bi or similar applications. <br><br><strong>Application process</strong><br>This campaign will follow the Civil Service Success Profiles framework. As part of your application, you will need to provide:<br><strong>A Statement of Suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.</strong><br><strong>A Behavioural Example (up to 250 words) based on the behaviour: Seeing the Bigger Picture at SEO level.</strong><br>In the event of a high number of applications, the lead criterion will be the behaviour Seeing the Bigger Picture. <br><strong>Interview process</strong><br>If your statement provides evidence of the essential skills that meet the standards expected, you will be invited to an interview which will use the Civil Service Success Profiles. <br>At interview, candidates should expect questions on the following behaviours at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level:<br>• Making Effective Decisions.<br>• Seeing the Bigger Picture.<br>• Working Together.<br>Candidates will also be asked strength-based questions. Strength-based questions explore what you naturally enjoy and do well. They focus on your motivations and energy, helping assess where your strengths align with the role rather than just your past experience.<br><strong>All interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.</strong><br><strong>Please get in contact with us if you require any reasonable adjustments to support your interview. <br>Reasonable adjustments during the application process</strong><br>At OPG we consider all applications on the basis of merit and want you to feel able to demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any reasonable adjustments for any aspect of the selection process, do not hesitate to get in contact with us.<br>As a Disability Confident organisation, we will offer a guaranteed interview to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role. If you are applying for a role within OPG and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please indicate this in your application and let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the selection process. <br><br></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>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £42,914, Office of the Public Guardian contributes £12,432 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths.<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.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : 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/13430?entityId=13430" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13430?entityId=13430</a>

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People Change and Workforce Planning Manager (Ref: 13430)

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<p>To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.</p>
<p>Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.</p>
<p>Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.</p>
<p>If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;</p>



<p>We are pleased to be advertising the new role of Learning &amp; Development Advisor. With our workforce strategy in place, we are looking for a talented learning and development professional who enjoys and is experienced in achieving change and innovation through development interventions.&nbsp; With organisational commitment to a Talent Academy and team development, it is a great time to join Rutland Council.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>We offer a hybrid working pattern. Part-time and flexible working applications are welcomed.</p>
<p><strong>About you…</strong></p>
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<li>Experience in a Learning &amp; Development role, working as part of a team to deliver Human Resources &amp; Organisation Development Services.</li>
<li>Experience of designing and delivering training and briefings to groups of staff, and commissioning training.</li>
<li>Up to date understanding of apprenticeships.</li>
<li>Experience of working in a customer focused service with a track record of consistent delivery and achievement of plans</li>
<li>Experience of working with an HR or Learning Management System.</li>
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<p><strong>About the role…</strong></p>
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<li>Reporting to the Head of HR and OD, you will lead the implementation of the Council’s corporate learning &amp; development approach, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with our Workforce Strategy.</li>
<li>Work closely with our services and the HR&amp;OD team, you will support the delivery of high-quality learning &amp; development services, that drives organisational improvement.</li>
<li>Build relationships with schools and colleges to promote local government as a career.</li>
<li>Develop a Talent Academy to support entry-level apprentices and wider learning sets.</li>
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<p><strong>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th</strong><strong> February.</strong></p>
<p>Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.</p>
<p><strong>We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay</strong><strong><em>.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>This vacancy is not open to applicants who have previously applied for the post</strong></p>
<p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p>
<p>Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.</p>
<p>We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.&nbsp; Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.</p>
<p>Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.&nbsp; As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.</p>
<p><strong>Find out more:</strong></p>
<p>To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Fiona Rowntree, Head of HR &amp;OD at <a href="mailto:frowntree@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">frowntree@rutland.gov.uk</a></p>
<p>If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a></p>
<p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p>
<p>Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies.&nbsp; If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process.&nbsp;&nbsp; Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.</p>
<p>If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758428 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a></p>
<p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.</p>
<p>Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.</p>

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<h4><strong>People Business Partner</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong>&nbsp;FTE £38,000 (Pro rata)<br><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;MyActive Leek (opening 2026) - with travel across Staffordshire Moorlands and High Peak<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong>&nbsp;3 days per week (24hrs), or 4 days per week (32hrs)<br><strong>Reports to:</strong>&nbsp;Managing Director</p>
<p><strong>Closing date:</strong>&nbsp;02/02/26 at 5pm</p>
<p>We’re looking for a people professional who can balance empathy with expertise, and who enjoys seeing the real impact of their work.</p>
<p>You’ll play a key role in delivering our organisational purpose by creating the culture and people practices that make MyActive a great place to work. This varied role will also provide trusted HR advice, support positive change, and make sure our people policies and processes are not just compliant, but meaningful and empowering.</p>
<p>If you would like&nbsp;an informal chat about the role, please email Lisa Bond via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alliancehr@myactive.uk" target="_blank">alliancehr@myactive.uk</a></p>


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People Business Partner

<p><strong>The Vacancy</strong></p><p>We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly, busy HR team and play a key role in supporting colleagues across the organisation.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p><p>This is a hands-on generalist role with real variety, reporting to the Strategic HR Business Partner. You will support the full employee lifecycle including managing a range of employee relations cases, supporting restructures, organisational change, workforce reports, recruitment and the delivery of HR initiatives (including Wellbeing, Learning &amp; Development and HR policies). </p><p>W<strong>hat we’re looking for:</strong></p><p>As well as being able to demonstrate the required HR skills and experience, including level 5 CIPD and a degree (or relevant by experience), we are looking for someone who is a confident communicator who can build trust and influence at all levels and who thrives in a values-led culture. </p><p><strong>Why this role matters:</strong></p><p>This role sits at the heart of our organisation’s people agenda. You’ll help turn our People Plan into action, supporting organisational change, building manager confidence, and ensuring our HR practices are fair, consistent and inclusive.</p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><p>You will be joining a fun, supportive and hardworking HR team who truly strive to put people at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real organisational impact</p><p>The role is full time, working hybrid, with travel to the office, in Huntingdon. We are happy to consider flexible working requests and part-time working patterns (minimum 0.8 FTE or 30 hours per week). </p><p><strong>📌 Key Details</strong></p><p><strong>🔗 How to apply</strong><br>Check our the full job description at the bottom of the advert and click the Apply Now button at the top of the page. </p><p><strong>📝 Supporting statement</strong><br>As part of your application, you’ll be asked to submit a supporting statement. This is your opportunity to shine and tell us how your knowledge, skills and experience make you a great fit for this role, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. We’re keen to understand your experience, approach and what you would bring to the team.</p><p><strong>📝 Job Description</strong><br>You can view the full Job Description at the bottom of the advert</p><p>Have a question about the role? We’d love to hear from you – email Donya Taylor, Strategic HR Business Partner (<a href="mailto:donya.taylor@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk" target="_blank">donya.taylor@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk</a>).</p><p><strong>We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are are received so please check out the full job description below and apply today!</strong></p><p>Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide sponsorship. </p><p>Click <strong>Apply Now</strong> to start your application. The closing date for applications is 18 January. Please note that other job boards may display a later date.</p><h4>The Company</h4><p><strong>Local government—but not as you know it!</strong><br>We’re the Cambridgeshire &amp; Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), a bold and forward-thinking organisation created in 2017 through a landmark devolution deal with Government. That deal handed us the power and the funding to make decisions locally, for the people who live and work here.</p><p>We’re a partnership of seven councils working together with businesses, educators, health services, emergency responders and community groups to drive growth and improve lives across our region. Led by a directly elected Mayor and a Board of local leaders, we’re united by a clear mission - to get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving.</p><p>At the Combined Authority, we do things the CIVIL way—Collaboration, Integrity, Vision, Innovation, Leadership. We’re passionate about our people and proud of our culture. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful, you’ve come to the right place.</p><p>Explore our vacancies and start your journey with us today.</p><a href></a><p><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>Generous Annual Leave</p><p>Flexible Working</p><p>Local Government Pension Scheme</p><p>Employees Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Platform</p><p><strong>The Values</strong></p><ul><li>The CIVILS</li></ul><h4><p>Our annual CIVIL awards ceremony recognises and rewards employee successes</p></h4><ul><li>Work-Life Balance</li></ul><h4><p>Flexible Working helps my work-life balance</p></h4><ul><li>Learning &amp; Development</li></ul><h4><p>The CPCA supports my professional development</p></h4><p><strong>Documents</strong></p><a href="../../Jobs/DownloadDocument/1421677?cid=3410&amp;pubid=4038161">HR Advisor JDPS 2025 final.docx <strong>- Download</strong></a>





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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

HR Advisor

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