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<p>London (Hybrid)<br>Permanent contract, Full-time<br>Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum<br>Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 5 February 2026<br>Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026</p>
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<p><strong>Do you want a role where your organisation and care can make a real difference to people’s homes and lives?</strong></p>
<p>The Retired Ministers Housing Society (RMHS) exists to assist retired and retiring ministers with their housing needs, providing homes suitable for long-term occupation. We manage around 260 properties, delivering a supportive, resident-focused service by coordinating inspections, repairs, and ongoing maintenance, while keeping our homes safe, compliant, energy-efficient and fit for the future.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Repairs &amp; Maintenance Officer to join our small, dedicated, and friendly team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our service, coordinating day-to-day repairs and maintenance and acting as the central point of contact for our residents. You will work closely with surveyors and contractors to ensure inspections, cyclical compliance checks, and planned works are completed promptly and to a high standard.</p>
<p>We are looking for someone who is organised, calm and solution focused, with strong administrative and IT skills and a reassuring, empathetic approach.&nbsp; A-level education (or equivalent experience) is required and experience in housing repairs and maintenance is an advantage.</p>
<p>We offer a supportive, flexible working environment where your contribution genuinely matters. Hybrid working can be discussed and you will have the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference.</p>
<p>If you are motivated by helping others, enjoy coordinating projects, and want to work in a role with real purpose, we would love to hear from you.</p>
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<p>If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please read the Job Description and then apply, via the apply link above.</p>
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<p><strong>Regional Surveyor - Housing Society</strong></p>
<p><strong>London- based with UK travel</strong></p>
<p><strong>Part time, 21-28 hours per week</strong></p>
<p><strong>Salary: £55,000 per annum (FTE)</strong></p>
<p>Are you a qualified building surveyor with experience in social housing and a passion for making a difference? The United Reformed Church Retired Ministers Housing Society is looking for someone to join our small, dedicated team and help ensure retired ministers live in safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes.</p>
<p>In this role, you’ll take ownership of repairs and maintenance across our 260 properties, assessing homes, specifying adaptations, and managing both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll prepare technical specifications, oversee contractors, and work within budget, all while playing a central role in delivering and improving our asset management strategy. Your work will directly impact the quality of life for our residents, helping them live safely and independently in their later years.</p>
<p>We’re looking for someone with residential maintenance and surveying experience, ideally within social housing, and a strong understanding of adaptations for elderly or disabled residents. You’ll be confident communicating complex technical information clearly, managing budgets effectively, and working collaboratively with colleagues. Educated to degree level, hold RICS or CIOB accreditation, strong IT skills, and a clean driving licence are essential.</p>
<p>This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a meaningful purpose. If you want a role where your skills make a real difference to people’s lives, this is your chance to step in and leave a lasting impact.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for Job Description and share your CV:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Human Resources, the United Reformed Church, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT</strong></p>
<p><strong>T: 020 7691 9871&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E: <a href="mailto:recruitment@urc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@urc.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W: </strong><a href="https://urc.org.uk/jobs" target="_blank"><strong>https://urc.org.uk/jobs</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Closing date for applications: &nbsp;12 noon, 2 February 2026 </strong><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Interview date: 13 February 2026</strong></p>
<p><em>This post requires an enhanced DBS certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service</em></p>

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<p><strong>Salary:</strong> NJC 3-4 £18,174 - £18,459 (Actual salary) £24,796 - £25,185 (FTE) well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Fixed Term until August 2026<br><strong>Start date:</strong> ASAP<br><strong>Closing date:</strong> 29th Jan<br><strong>Interviews: </strong>TBC</p><p><strong>Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?</strong></p><p>We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our community focused and supportive team at Lift Feversham, on a fixed term basis. We are open to applicants with experience within any key stage group.</p><p><strong>You're someone who'll be able to:</strong></p><ul><li>Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.  </li><li>Supervise classroom activities and play.</li><li>Support speech and language interventions.</li><li>Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. </li><li>Be a warm and friendly face to children and parents.</li><li>Be flexible to work across any area of the school as required.</li></ul><p><strong>You're someone who has:</strong></p><ul><li>Motivation and enthusiasm to work with children.</li><li>Understanding of children's learning needs.</li><li>Phonics understanding.</li><li>The skills to help children to develop independent learning skills.</li><li>Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.</li><li>This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.</li></ul><p><strong>About the school:</strong></p><p>At Lift Feversham, we believe in the power of education to ignite creativity and curiosity, unleashing a passion for life that lasts a lifetime. Academic excellence combined with character development is at the core of our educational philosophy. We champion a holistic approach that celebrates the whole child. Our school is an "oasis of joy and hope" (Ofsted 2025) for children, families and the staff. </p><p>The headteacher is an award-winning educator, recognized as TES Headteacher of the Year, and the school is a strong advocate of music and arts in the curriculum, having featured in national and local media outlets.<br>This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.<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>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>

Teaching Assistant

<h4>The role</h4><p>As part of our Web and Digital Team, you will lead the strategic direction of form design across council services, ensuring our digital forms are accessible, intuitive, and aligned with government standards. You’ll mentor team members, drive innovation, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives that make a real difference.</p><p>If you are passionate about digital transformation and eager to make a tangible impact on the services we provide to our residents, we would love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Define and lead the form design strategy across council services</li><li>Mentor and coach junior form designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement</li><li>Represent Southwark in external communities of practice and professional networks</li><li>Lead stakeholder engagement and prioritisation of form design work</li><li>Set and maintain standards for usability, accessibility (WCAG), and GDPR compliance</li><li>Oversee the development and integration of new eForms and workflows</li><li>Monitor form performance and use analytics to inform design decisions</li><li>Deliver training and onboarding for internal eForm owners and service teams</li><li>Act as the primary liaison with business partners and suppliers for issue resolution and service improvements</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Forms Designer with a passion for user-centred digital services. The ideal candidate will bring:</p><ul><li>Advanced understanding of Government Digital Standards (GDS) design patterns</li><li>Strategic knowledge of digital transformation and service design</li><li>Expertise in form logic, including branching, validation, and secure data handling</li><li>Strong leadership and mentoring experience within design teams</li><li>Experience influencing service design and contributing to digital policy</li><li>Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Skilled in prototyping tools (e.g. Miro, Figma, Sketch) and form builders</li><li>Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field</li></ul><h4>Why Southwark?</h4><p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.<br><br>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.<br><br>Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p><p>We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p><h4>Additional details</h4><p>This role is fixed term for 2 years. Any internal employees are encouraged to seek agreement from their substantive line manager if considering this is as a secondment opportunity.</p><p>Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with time split between working from home and from Tooley Street offices a minimum of 2 days per week. The role may require occasional work outside normal office hours and at different venues to meet service needs. The role is not open to job share.</p><p><strong>Employee benefits:</strong></p><p>You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving development team making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive: </p><ul><li>A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li><li>Season ticket and cycle loans</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Wellbeing programme</li><li>HSF Health plan and eye care scheme</li><li>EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support</li><li>Social clubs and staff groups</li></ul><p><strong>Disability Confident (guaranteed interview) scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: </p><ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 03/02/2026 at 23:59* </p><p><em>*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</em></p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> to be confirmed</p><p>#LI-PC1</p><p>Attachments</p><ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2697687&amp;ptId=111000" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Senior Forms Designer (2 YR FTC)

<h4>The role</h4><p>As part of our Web and Digital Team, you will create high-quality digital forms (eForms) that are accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with government standards. You’ll work closely with service teams to gather requirements, maintain and improve existing forms, and contribute to digital transformation projects that make a real difference.</p><p>If you are passionate about digital transformation and eager to make a tangible impact on the services we provide to our residents, we would love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and configure new eForms and workflows using approved platforms</li><li>Collaborate with service teams to gather requirements and map business processes</li><li>Improve and implement form logic, branching, validation rules, and error handling</li><li>Integrate forms with internal systems and databases where appropriate</li><li>Maintain and update the existing library of eForms, reflecting service changes and user feedback</li><li>Monitor form performance and accessibility, making improvements as needed</li><li>Provide second-line support to internal users and respond to operational issues</li><li>Ensure all form designs comply with GDPR and accessibility standards</li><li>Generate usage analytics and reports to support service reviews and transformation work</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></p><p>We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Forms Designer with a passion for user-centred digital services. The ideal candidate will bring:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) design patterns and service standards</li><li>Understanding of accessibility guidelines and inclusive design principles</li><li>Experience designing and maintaining forms or surveys</li><li>Familiarity with user-centred design (UCD) methodologies and agile working practices</li><li>Ability to use data, analytics, and user feedback to inform design decisions</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with empathy for users of all backgrounds</li><li>Basic technical knowledge including HTML, CSS, and form-building logic</li></ul><h4>Why Southwark?</h4><p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.<br><br>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.<br><br>Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p><p>We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p><h4>Additional details</h4><p>This role is fixed term for 2 years. Any internal employees are encouraged to seek agreement from their substantive line manager if considering this is as a secondment opportunity.</p><p>Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with time split between working from home and from Tooley Street offices a minimum of 2 days per week. The role may require occasional work outside normal office hours and at different venues to meet service needs. The role is not open to job share.</p><p><strong>Employee benefits:</strong></p><p>You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving development team making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive: </p><ul><li>A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li><li>Season ticket and cycle loans</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Wellbeing programme</li><li>HSF Health plan and eye care scheme</li><li>EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support</li><li>Social clubs and staff groups</li></ul><p><strong>Disability Confident (guaranteed interview) scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: </p><ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 03/02/2026 at 23:59* </p><p><em>*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</em></p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> to be confirmed</p><p>#LI-PC1</p><p>Attachments</p><ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2697640&amp;ptId=111001" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Forms Designer (2 YR FTC)

<h4>The Role</h4><p>Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?</p><p>If yes, we have the perfect role for you!</p><p>We are looking to recruit social workers for our Safeguarding &amp; Family Support Service and help play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy at home. If you're a qualified social worker with a passion for empowering children and families, we want to hear from you!</p><p>This role is full time, <strong>36 hours per week</strong>.</p><p><strong>About us:</strong></p><p>Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically-informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.</p><p>Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as <strong>‘good’</strong> in all areas. The children in our care said we are a<em> “special council and are like a family to them”.</em></p><p><strong>About the team:</strong></p><p>You will be joining a friendly team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families.</p><p>We want you to thrive in your role whilst being supported through regular one to one and group supervisions alongside having access to key development and training opportunities to grow as a social worker.</p><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><p>We aspire to keep your caseloads manageable, allowing you to dedicate your full attention to the children and families who need it most. As a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you will:</p><ul><li>Build positive relationships and work directly with children, their families and partner agencies – all under the guidance of our experienced Team Managers.</li><li>Run child in need and child protection plans, tailored to each child's unique needs and be the driving force behind positive change.</li><li>Experience of CP, CIN and Court work.</li></ul><p>For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification located at the bottom of the advert.</p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification</li><li>Have passed your ASYE year</li><li>Ability to build positive relationships</li><li>Have knowledge of childcare legislation, child development, and risk/protective factors</li><li>Experience in direct social work interventions, investigations, assessments, and care planning</li><li>Ability to produce high-quality reports and manage complex information</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills</li><li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and promoting equality</li></ul><p><strong>How we can support you:</strong></p><p>We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We have Family Support Workers, a Keeping Families Together team, a Parenting Assessment Team that conducts specialised court assessments and a SWIFT / clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.</p><p>We also have Practice Group Coordinators offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.</p><p><strong>Pay and rewards:</strong></p><p>In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:</p><ul><li>A competitive base salary</li><li>For roles in our Assessment &amp; Intervention and Safeguarding &amp; Family Support teams, we are offering for a time limited period a Welcome Payment of £2,500 for joining Southwark (£1,250 when you start and £1,250 after you pass your probation), followed by a retention payment of £3,000 per year for your first two years, and £4,000 after three years.</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li></ul><p><strong>Contact details:</strong></p><ul><li>If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Antoinette Johnson via email at <a href="mailto:Antoinette.Johnson@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Johnson@southwark.gov.uk</a></li></ul><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><h4>Recruitment Timetable</h4><ul><li>Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a weekly basis</li><li>Interview date/s: we have weekly interview slots available.</li></ul><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul><p><em>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our </em><a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank"><em><strong>Southwark Stands Together programme</strong></em></a><em>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</em></p><p>Attachments</p><ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2697611&amp;ptId=111019" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Children's Social Worker (Safeguarding & Family Support Service)

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4><h4><strong>At Southwark Council, we don’t just talk about transformation, we deliver it! This is your chance to join our bold, values-led Planning &amp; Growth team who have a commitment to innovation, and a drive to make a difference for our residents and businesses alike across the borough.</strong><br><br><strong>Southwark is undergoing one of the most exciting and ambitious regeneration programmes in London and you could be at the heart of it. As a Building Control Inspector (Class 2 A-F), you’ll be instrumental in shaping a borough that’s booming with development and innovation.</strong><br><br><strong>Here’s why this opportunity stands out:<br><br></strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Impact on a Landmark Scale</strong>: You’ll work on multi-billion-pound regeneration projects including Elephant and Castle and Canada Water, alongside our bold plan to build 11,000 new council homes.</li><li><strong>Cutting-Edge Projects</strong>: From leading-edge construction methods to landmark commercial developments, you’ll engage with complex technical designs that push the boundaries of modern building control.</li><li><strong>Championing Excellence</strong>: Help deliver a world-class building control service in one of London’s most progressive councils, where growth, innovation and people are at the centre of everything we do.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><ul><li>Act as a technical specialist and lead on expert advice to developers, architects, councillors, and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure performance, resourcing and income targets meet the standards of a world-class regulatory service.</li><li>Oversee the delivery of the dangerous structures service, both during office hours and out-of-hours.</li><li>Lead on processing and determining building control applications for buildings up to 18m.</li><li>Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021 through robust inspection and audit processes.</li><li>Attend client and design meetings, offering technical advice and insight on innovative solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with developers, engineers, and statutory bodies to champion safe, high-quality construction.</li><li>Drive quality assurance by supporting the implementation of ISO9001 and building safety governance frameworks.</li><li>Engage with key stakeholders like the LFB, Building Safety Regulator, and Department for Levelling Up.</li><li>Act as a lead on enforcement matters, dangerous structures, and customer queries, providing a responsive and high-calibre service.</li><li>Contribute to digital transformation and system enhancements using tools like Uniform, SAP, and the Modern Data Platform.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4><p>We need a dynamic and experienced <strong>Building Control Inspector </strong>who is driven to make a difference and can bring a blend of the following:</p><ul><li>Chartered professional with corporate membership of one or more: RICS, CABE, IStructE, ICE, CIOB, IMechE, CIAT, RIBA or IFE.</li><li>Will hold a Class 2A-F professional Building Controls Qualification</li><li>Proven track record in managing applications and inspections for mid-rise residential and commercial buildings.</li><li>Deep understanding of statutory building control processes, legislation, and dangerous structures.</li><li>Strong IT skills across MS Office and building control systems.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in building control within a city or urban context, including large-scale residential and commercial applications.</li><li>Expert knowledge of Building Regulations, technical construction solutions, and the legislative framework.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to work across a wide range of stakeholders and deliver trusted, pragmatic advice.</li><li>Committed to continuous professional development and we’ll invest in your growth too.</li><li>A proven understanding of urban planning issues and the ability to tackle strategic planning with clarity and creativity.</li><li>An enthusiastic, resident-first mindset, driven to help shape the future of Southwark’s urban landscape.</li><li>Confidence managing multiple priorities, with a sharp eye for detail and outcomes.</li><li>Enjoy a balanced approach with flexible home working, alongside travel across the borough.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4><p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p><p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.<br><br>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. <br><br>Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark<br><br></a>Salary Range: <strong>£45,852 - £53,319<br><br></strong>Application Closing Date: <strong>11.59pm on the 3rd of February 2026</strong></p><p>Interview Date: <strong>W/C 16th of February 2026</strong><br><br>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. <br><br>This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. <br><br>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<br><br><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<br><br></p><ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.<br></p><p>#LI-PC1</p><p>Attachments</p><ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2640250&amp;ptId=110980" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Building Control Inspector - (Class 2 A-F)

<p>Our Vacancy<br><br>Specialist Support WorkerPart time - 15 hours per week <br><br>We’re looking for a Specialist Support Worker to join our Complex Needs Service, supporting young homeless women aged 18–25 (including care leavers and ex-offenders) who have high support needs.<br>In this role, you’ll be safeguarding wellbeing, encouraging positive relationships, and supporting each resident’s journey towards independence, all while ensuring the safety, calm, and security of our service overnight.<br><br>What We’re Looking For<br><br>We want to hear from candidates who can demonstrate, through their application, how they meet the following criteria:<br><br>• <strong>Background:</strong> Experience working with vulnerable young females (18–25 years) in social housing, education, or the charity sector, with a focus on development and personal growth.<br>• <strong>Complex Needs:</strong> Professional experience of supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability.<br>• <strong>Managing Challenging Behaviour &amp; Maintaining Professional Boundaries:</strong> Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour or conflict, while remaining approachable, engaging effectively, providing constructive support, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.<br>• <strong>Safeguarding and Trauma-Informed Principles:</strong> Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.<br>• <strong>IT Skills, Complex Casework &amp; Time Management</strong>: Good IT skills, demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload, strong report writing skills, and effective time management.<br><br>Must hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).<br><br><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br><br>When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, <strong>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, </strong>and <strong>Pull Together</strong>. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.<br><br><strong>What We Offer </strong><br>•25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays<br>•Two paid volunteering days each year<br>•Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discounts<br>•4x salary life assurance<br>•Up to 10% pension contribution<br>•Comprehensive training and development<br><br><strong>Important Information </strong><br><br>•This role requires an enhanced DBS check.<br>•Your eligibility, you must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work the full contracted hours of 37.5 hours per week. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so we can only consider applications from candidates who meet both requirements.<br>•If this sounds like the kind of meaningful work, you’d love to be part of, we’d love to hear from you. <br><br>Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. <br><br>If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist <a href="mailto:harry.lund@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</a><br><br><strong>Interviews will be held between 11th -13th February 2026. </strong><br> <br>Colleagues who are at risk of redundancy need to state this on their application as they will be given priority consideration above other applicants.<br><br>Please note, if you are currently on legacy Aldwyck or legacy Catalyst Terms &amp; Conditions, and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms &amp; Conditions. <br><br>Additionally, if you move to a Peabody role on a secondment basis, your Terms &amp; Conditions will not change.</p>





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Specialist support worker 

<p>We’re looking for an experienced Building Safety Compliance Manager to join our Building Safety team and help ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance across our portfolio of higher-risk buildings (HRBs). This is a key role requiring in-depth knowledge of building safety legislation and regulatory processes throughout the lifecycle of HRBs, from design and construction to occupation. You’ll manage handover processes, support Safety Case Reports, contribute to Gateway submissions, and maintain the Golden Thread of Information. Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and the Building Safety Regulator, you’ll play a vital part in delivering safe, compliant homes and transparent building safety management. You will be required to attend the office a minimum of two days per week for meetings and collaboration.</p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><p>On a day-to-day basis, you’ll manage the handover process for new build HRBs, ensuring all documentation and information is collated for registration with the Building Safety Regulator. You’ll review design and construction stage information for compliance, assist in creating Safety Case Reports, and support Building Assessment Certificate applications. You’ll contribute to Gateway submissions, maintain accurate building safety data, and ensure robust processes are in place for managing HRBs during occupation. You’ll also work closely with consultants to assure quality, collaborate with internal teams to embed building safety practices, and help maintain Peabody’s Golden Thread of Information.</p><p><strong>What you'll need</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive knowledge of building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated guidance</li><li>Proven experience in managing building safety compliance across design, construction, and occupation stages</li><li>Strong organisational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly</li><li>Proficiency in information management tools and familiarity with document management systems such as SharePoint</li><li>Preferably experience working on residential projects involving HRBs during both design and construction stages.</li></ul><p> <strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, <strong>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together</strong>. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.</p><p><strong>What We Offer </strong></p><ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul><p>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an <strong>anonymised CV</strong> and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.</p><p>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>Chloe Singleton</strong> at <strong><a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a></strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be taking place Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th February </strong></p><p>We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.</strong></p><ul></ul>

Building Safety Compliance Manager

<p>We are looking for a Legal Compliance and Grant Administrator to provide essential administrative support, database management and coordination of grant and funding requirements to ensure the effective delivery of the fire remediation programme. You will help maintain accurate records, support compliance with regulatory requirements and play a vital role in enabling the team to meet legislative obligations and uphold our values of delivering on promises, giving respect, being accountable and showing kindness.</p><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><p>In this role, you will manage and update the fire remediation team’s databases, ensuring information is meticulously maintained and accurate. You will support colleagues in adhering to the Building Safety Act and related regulations, maintain land registry title hierarchies and rights and responsibilities reviews, and coordinate grant application progress through shared mailboxes and trackers. You will organise meetings, compile data, and take minutes, while also supporting the development and monitoring of systems for storing and retrieving fire safety remediation data. As the first point of contact for leasehold queries, complaints and KPI reporting, you will investigate and respond to enquiries in line with organisational values, escalating where appropriate. You will provide administrative support to the Fire Remediation Team, advise stakeholders on compliance matters and manage service requests from internal and external partners including contractors, freeholders and landlords.</p><p><strong>What you’ll need</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in an administrative, legal, compliance or governance role, ideally within a regulated or housing/fire‑safety environment</li><li>Strong understanding of land registry titles, complex leases and the regulatory framework relating to fire safety remediation</li><li>Excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload</li><li>High attention to detail, strong literacy skills and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly</li><li>Confident IT skills, including all standard Microsoft Office applications, and experience managing databases and trackers</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, <strong>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together</strong>. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.</p><p><strong>What We Offer </strong></p><ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul><p>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an <strong>anonymised CV</strong> and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.</p><p>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>Chloe Singleton</strong> at <strong><a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a></strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be taking place Friday 13th and Monday 16th February </strong></p><p>We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. </strong></p>





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Legal Compliance and Grant Administrator

<p><br></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Head of Corporate Finance and managing a small team, you’ll provide high-quality financial insight, advice and analysis to senior stakeholders across the organisation. Acting as a trusted business partner, you’ll support complex, high-profile initiatives, influence strategic decision-making and help deliver tangible value for the business.</p><p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide expert financial advice and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organisation, becoming an embedded and valued business partner.</li><li>Lead financial analysis and option appraisals to assess alternative sources of finance, presenting high-quality insights at management team, programme and project board meetings.</li><li>Staying abreast of development within the sector and maintaining a network of stakeholders to understand new alternative finance sources as they develop. Produce high-quality analysis and committee papers to inform key decisions at executive and board level.</li><li>Deliver options appraisals for the treatment of non-core assets, assessing key financial metrics alongside accounting and tax implications.</li><li>Business partner the delivery of the selected option for the future of the asset, whether that holding, tenure change or disposal ensuring smooth finance systems handover.</li><li>Work closely with budget holders, ensuring clear ownership, value for money and efficiency throughout the process.</li><li>Ensure all relevant stakeholders understand and are aligned to the financial, commercial and operational implications of proposals.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, clarity and best practice across Corporate Finance.</li><li>Deputise for the Head of Corporate Finance as required and contribute to wider corporate finance activity.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including RSH requirements, and adherence to Peabody’s internal policies and controls.</li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven ability to translate complex financial information into clear insight and advice to support robust strategic decisions at senior level.</li><li>Strong experience of financial analysis and appraisal; financial modelling experience is desirable.</li><li>Ability to work independently, using sound judgement and initiative to build strong business networks and trusted relationships.</li><li>Experience working collaboratively across Finance and the wider business to deliver high-quality outcomes.</li><li>Strong commitment to best practice, regulatory compliance, data quality and continuous improvement.</li><li>Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to perform under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the development sector, housing and accounting standards, and ongoing professional development.</li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll have:</strong></p><ul><li>CCAB qualified accountant or evidence of fast-track progression towards qualification. </li><li>Demonstrable experience in business partnering working closely with a range of stakeholders in a similar sized and complex organisation. </li><li>Proven management experience, with the ability to support and develop others.</li><li>Proven ability to research and propose accounting approaches in relation to complex transactions</li><li>Experienced in providing high-quality insights and finance representation at management team meetings and/or programme/project boards meetings </li><li>Comfort working in uncertain or evolving environments, able to adapt, build consensus and manage expectations.</li><li>A practical approach to process design, documentation and training.</li></ul><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><p>At Peabody, our values shape everything we do: <strong>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together</strong>. You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation where finance plays a central role in enabling delivery, innovation and long-term sustainability.</p><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and access to a discount portal</li><li>4x salary life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul><p><strong>Please read before applying:</strong></p><p>We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</p><p>Interviews will be held in person at our offices in Westminster Bridge Road on Wednesday 11th February 2026</p><p>To apply for the Finance Manager – Corporate Finance role, please click <strong>‘Apply Now’</strong> and submit your CV along with a brief supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.</p><p>If you have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank"><strong>victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk</strong></a></p><p>Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship.</p><ul></ul>

Corporate Finance Manager

<p>We are seeking a Legal Compliance and Grant Coordinator to support the delivery of a rigorous Fire Remediation Compliance function, ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory requirements and statutory obligations. You will play a vital role in maintaining regulatory integrity through careful monitoring, data management, compliance reviews, and coordination across fire remediation activities. Working in line with our values, delivering on promises, giving respect, being accountable and showing kindness, you will help ensure an excellent experience for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><p>In this role, you will manage and maintain key fire remediation databases, ensuring information is updated accurately and consistently. You will collate and record grant funding data, maintain grant filing systems and trackers, and update the Building Remediation Hub. You will organise meetings, compile data, and take minutes. You will ensure compliance with all building safety legislation, supporting colleagues in meeting requirements under the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. You will conduct title and lease reviews, maintain land registry hierarchies, and prepare compliance guidance. Your responsibilities include monitoring litigation affecting the team, responding to queries from landlords and leaseholders, and arranging access for essential fire remediation works by liaising with residents, contractors, and internal teams. You will also provide administrative and compliance support across the Fire Remediation Team, manage service requests, and advise stakeholders on fire remediation regulatory requirements.</p><p><strong>What you’ll need</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a legal, compliance or governance role, ideally within a regulated or housing/fire‑safety-related environment</li><li>Strong understanding of land registry titles, leases, and the regulatory framework relating to fire safety remediation</li><li>High attention to detail, strong literacy skills, and the ability to manage confidential information appropriately</li><li>Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and proven ability to manage data, systems and administrative workloads</li><li>Ability to work calmly in a rapidly changing environment, manage conflicting priorities, and build constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, <strong>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together</strong>. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.</p><p><strong>What We Offer </strong></p><ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul><p>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an <strong>anonymised CV</strong> and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.</p><p>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>Chloe Singleton</strong> at <strong><a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a></strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be taking place Friday 13th and Monday 16th February </strong></p><p>We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.</strong></p>





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Legal Compliance and Grant Coordinator 

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Finance Business Partnering team provides support to all operational and corporate teams across the SFO in managing their budgets, forecasts and expenditure, and ensuring that that they have the right financial and management information and support to enable them to manage their resources effectively.</p><p>As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will provide first-line strategic support to senior leaders operating in very challenging operational delivery areas. To succeed you will need to be a first-class finance</p><p>business partner who is comfortable operating in a complex, demanding and changing environment. You will need to work collaboratively with colleagues across the function to ensure alignment of financial plans with our overall financial strategy, and will need to work effectively with the team to provide high quality, data-driven insight and intelligence.</p><p>As a key member of the Finance Function Senior Leadership Team, you will also play an essential role in leading and building our future Finance Function, supporting the development of colleagues, role modelling effective leadership behaviours, ensuring we live our values and helping to embed the new finance operating model.</p><p>You will be prepared to gain a thorough understanding of the financial and management information systems and the business areas for which you have responsibility and ensure that the finance function protects and adds value, matching resources to priorities and supporting the senior management team in the delivery of their duties. </p><p>This role exposes you to a broad range of duties, working at pace to support business areas and inform strategic and operational decisions. You will need to be skilled at listening, interpreting, influencing, negotiating, inspiring and challenging, which are all vital to the role.</p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. To be eligible you must meet the following residency requirements dependent of the level of security vetting required:</p><ul><li>SC: 5 years residency in the United Kingdom preceding this application.</li><li>DV: 10 years residency in the United Kingdom preceding this application.</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Senior Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Management of the Business Partnering team and the activity of this team to ensue provision of an effective Business Partnering service to budget holders.</li><li>Ensuring all areas are provided with strategic, sound and challenging advice on their plans, using knowledge and data-led insight to ensure value for money outcomes are delivered with a sound long term strategy.</li><li>Providing data-led and insight driven business partnering, working with the business to improve its understanding of its cost drivers to drive effective use of resources and help the different areas to realise any efficiencies from their budgets.</li><li>Taking the lead on implementing the Government Finance Function’s standards for Excellence in Finance Business Partnering in your area, working across the function to raise the quality of services in all parts of finance, developing capability and continually developing knowledge based on best practice.</li><li>Support the Head of Finance with the annual budget setting exercise and related HM Treasury reporting requirements.</li></ul><p>For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>See above and attached Job Pack.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £57,602, Serious Fraud Office contributes £16,687 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>Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here <a href="http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions" target="_blank">http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions</a></p><p>Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years’ service plus an additional day in recognition of the King’s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days’ leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.</p><p>Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.</p><p>Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.</p><p>Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.</p><p>Opportunities for learning and development.</p><p>Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.</p><p>Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.</p><p>Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. <a href="http://www.cssc.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.cssc.co.uk/</a></p><p>Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.</p><p>Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including:</p><ul><li>Discounts with high street retailers</li><li>Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets</li><li>Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes</li><li>Reloadable gift cards and e-cards</li><li>Instant vouchers</li></ul><p>Any move to the Serious Fraud Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></p><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><strong>Application stage</strong></p><p>As part of the application process you will be required to provide:</p><ul><li>A personal statement of no more than 500 words that explains how your skills and experience meet each of the essential and desirable experience criteria as listed in the job pack.</li></ul><p>Please note, desirable experience will only be taken into account if there is a large volume of applications and there is a need for further shortlisting for interview.</p><ul><li>A supporting CV outlining your job history and qualifications, including how you meet the essential technical criteria below: <ul><li>Fully qualified CCAB (or CIMA) accountant or similar</li></ul></li></ul><p>It will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.</p><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><p>Behaviours and experience criteria as outlined in the job pack will be tested at the interview and assessment stage. </p><p>Candidates invited to interview will also be required to deliver a presentation.</p><p>Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates in the invite to interview.</p><p>Sift to take place from 4 February 2026.</p><p>Interviews are expected to take place w/c 23 February 2026.</p><p>All dates are indicative and subject to change.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>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 : People and Culture</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:People@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">People@sfo.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02073628100</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:People@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">People@sfo.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>For external competitions there is no appeal against the selection decision. However, individuals have a right to appeal if they feel that the principle of appointment on merit through fair and open competition and the Civil Service Commissioners’ recruitment principles have not been met. Individuals who want to appeal should do this by setting out their grounds for appeal in an email for the attention of Head of People to <a href="mailto:People@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">People@sfo.gov.uk</a>. If, after an internal appeal, you still believe that the Civil Service Commissioners’ Principles have not been met, then you can contact the Commission directly: Complaints should be sent in writing to: Civil Service Commission, Room G08 ,1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ. Email <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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0MjMmdmVyaWZ5PTZmOWFiYTk4NTIwZDQ2NWI0YzE1OTYzMTFjM2NmNmI2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjI0LTY5NTgxMWE4OTJiNjcxY2UyMTMwM2I2YWU5YmE5MDdmYzY4YWIxOWU=" target="_blank">Job Pack - Senior Finance Business Partner Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 241kB)

Serious Fraud Office

Senior Finance Business Partner

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and its way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ, to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. </p><p>To help you succeed, you’ll be working under the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework, which recognises and rewards specialist expertise. This framework provides clear guidance for developing your skills and progressing your career, and while it’s broadly aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, it’s tailored to MI5’s unique mission.</p><p>Like many other big organisations in a data-driven world, MI5 is embarking on a transformation to ensure we keep our edge and continue keeping the country safe, with user-centred design at the heart of this. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a User Researcher, you’ll play a key role in shaping products and services that truly meet user needs. Your work will uncover insights that inform decisions and help create solutions that make a real difference. </p><p>Joining our growing Experience Design Team, you'll play a vital role in shaping user-friendly solutions that meet real needs. Working closely with strategy, product, and engineering teams, you’ll develop research strategies, uncover insights, and ensure products and services are continually tested and refined. </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>planning, designing, and running research activities with diverse user groups, while considering accessibility, ethics, and user diversity.</li><li>turning research insights into actionable solutions by collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers, and creating high-quality deliverables such as personas, archetypes, customer journeys, and detailed reports.</li><li>sharing findings in compelling ways, championing user-centric thinking across MI5 and partner organisations, and empowering others to conduct quality research.</li></ul><p>You can expect occasional UK travel to collect valuable insights directly from users and teams.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>You bring experience as a User Researcher, or in a similar role, where you’ve planned, scoped, and delivered small-to-medium scale research, either independently or collaboratively.<br>A genuine interest in people's behaviour and what motivates them is essential. That curiosity may have led to exploring areas like AI and research ethics, and it shapes how you work with others. Building rapport comes naturally because understanding different perspectives matters, and thriving in collaborative environments is second nature. </p><p>You’ll also have:</p><ul><li>experience using a range of user research methods, supported by excellent planning, organisation, and documentation skills.</li><li>an ability to analyse and interpret research data, including statistical analysis, turning insights into clear, actionable findings and confidently communicating them to influence stakeholders.</li><li>familiarity with agile ways of working, including managing ambiguity and adapting in short, iterative sprints, as well as helping colleagues grow through knowledge sharing and mentorship. </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>From the moment you join us, you’ll receive full support. Your first week includes an introduction to our organisation, followed by an induction into the Technology and Product Department, the team you’ll be part of. You’ll also get guidance from Senior User Researchers and a buddy from the Experience Design team to help you settle in and navigate your new role. </p><p>We’re committed to developing our staff, and we recognise that this looks different for everyone. To support your growth, we’ll use the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework as a compass, providing guidance and tools tailored to your needs. This framework helps shape your development journey, offering opportunities to gain qualifications, pursue specialist pathways, and access tailored training, coaching, and mentoring.</p><p>Throughout your career, you’ll have access to classroom-based and online learning, our own development programmes, and external providers, such as the Nielsen Norman Group. </p><p>If you're interested in attending industry events or conferences like UX London, we'll support that too, all during work hours because your development is a priority. </p><p>As you develop and maintain your technical skills, you’ll have the opportunity to progress through DDaT pay points. This means regularly demonstrating accrediting your skills against the framework. If you fall short of the required skills, we’ll provide the support you need to get back on track, as maintaining capability is essential for progression.</p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></p><p>You’ll receive a starting salary of £60,358 plus other benefits including: </p><ul><li>25 days annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays.</li><li>opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme.</li><li>dedicated development budget.</li><li>interest-free season ticket loan.</li><li>excellent pension scheme.</li><li>cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations).</li><li>paid parental and adoption 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><p><strong>Equal opportunities</strong></p><p>At MI5, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>Find out more about our <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/working-at-mi5/diversity" target="_blank">culture, working environment and diversity</a> on our website.</p><p><strong>We’re Disability Confident</strong></p><p>MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so (this is known as Offer of an Interview). To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are assessed at the application sift: </p><ul><li>demonstrate proficiency in using a range of user research methods and a passion for learning about the users’ motivations and having worked in an agile and product-driven environment (assessed at application form sift).</li><li>demonstrate an understanding of statistical analysis as well as communication research findings (assessed at application form sift).</li><li>demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others as well as guide and support colleagues in how digital technology is changing user behaviours (assessed at application form sift). </li></ul><p>There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best. See our website for information on <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/application-process" target="_blank">reasonable adjustments</a> we can offer.</p><p><strong>What to expect<br></strong></p><p>Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:</p><ol><li> Application sift, looking at your motivation for the role and the organisation.</li><li>Competency-based interview with additional technical questions based on the role you are applying for.</li><li>If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting</li></ol><p>Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.</p><p><strong>Before you apply</strong></p><p>To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs" target="_blank">eligibility criteria</a>.</p><p>This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting" target="_blank">vetting process</a>. </p><p>Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you must not take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. </p><p>Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely. </p><p>The role is based in Central London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. An interest-free loan is available to assist with relocating into privately rented accommodation to take up the offer of employment. </p><p><strong>Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will affect our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. </strong></p><p><strong>Right to withdraw statement: </strong><br>Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. </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>Open to UK nationals only.<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 : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers</a>

MI5 - The Security Service

User Researcher

Cabinet Office

Head of Experimentation and Openness (G6)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and its way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing<br>and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. </p><p>To help you succeed, you’ll be working under the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework, which recognises and rewards specialist expertise. This framework provides clear guidance for developing your skills and progressing your career, and while it’s broadly aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, it’s tailored to MI5’s unique mission.</p><p>Like many other big organisations in a data-driven world, MI5 is embarking on a transformation to ensure we keep our edge and continue keeping the country safe, with user-centred design at the heart of this. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As an Interaction Designer at MI5, you’ll design intuitive, user-friendly products that help keep the UK safe. You’ll join our growing Experience Design Team, reporting to the Head of Experience Design and collaborating with graphic designers, user researchers, and service designers.</p><p>Your passion, experience, and creative flair will help shape the future of MI5's mission capabilities. The role involves looking ahead to explore emerging technologies while reviewing existing systems and processes to identify improvements, turning insights into impactful solutions.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>supporting the scoping and planning of design projects under guidance from the team lead.</li><li>working with user researchers to gather and interpret data, transforming insights into solutions that meet user and business needs.</li><li>creating wireframes and prototypes for new products, while clearly communicating complex information to non-technical audiences.</li></ul><p>Beyond these core tasks, the role also contributes to design concepts for technology products and other solutions that improve user experience, whether that’s process, policy, or even physical spatial design. It involves advocating for users throughout the product lifecycle by running user testing, gathering feedback, and promoting robust UX principles across MI5. Identifying user issues to inform decisions on technology and value for money is another critical aspect of the work. </p><p>You can expect occasional UK travel to collect valuable insights directly from users and teams.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>If you possess experience in delivering successful UX design outcomes across multiple initiatives, both independently and as part of a team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Your portfolio will tell the story of your practical ability, showcasing prototypes and artefacts created using tools such as Sketch, Axure, Adobe XD, InVision Studio, or Figma. </p><p>But technical skills alone aren’t enough. We’re looking for a collaborative, imaginative thinker who’s ready to challenge organisational norms and bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll thrive if you’re comfortable working across the full product lifecycle and helping colleagues understand how digital technology is changing user behaviour, and the opportunities and challenges that brings.</p><p>Key strengths include:</p><ul><li>experience working in an agile, product-driven environment as part of a cross-functional team.</li><li>understanding of user-centred design practices and how to embed them into agile workflows while delivering timely findings.</li><li>excellent communication skills and confidence in explaining design decisions and complex information to a wider team.</li></ul><p>Beyond these, the role also calls for independence and good judgement, knowing when to seek guidance, as well as the ability to help colleagues understand how technology is shaping user behaviour. You’ll contribute ideas that improve user experience across processes, policies, and even physical spaces.</p><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>Training and development</strong></p><p>From the moment you join us, you’ll receive full support. Your first week includes an introduction to our organisation, followed by an induction into the Technology and Product Department, the team you’ll be part of. You’ll also get guidance from Senior User Researchers and a buddy from the Experience Design team to help you settle in and navigate your new role. </p><p>We’re committed to developing our staff, and we recognise that this looks different for everyone. To support your growth, we’ll use the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework as a compass, providing guidance and tools tailored to your needs. This framework helps shape your development journey, offering opportunities to gain qualifications, pursue specialist pathways, and access tailored training, coaching, and mentoring.</p><p>Throughout your career, you’ll have access to classroom-based and online learning, our own development programmes, and external providers, such as the Nielsen Norman Group. </p><p>If you're interested in attending industry events or conferences like UX London, we'll support that too, all during work hours because your development is a priority. </p><p>As you develop and maintain your technical skills, you’ll have the opportunity to progress through DDaT pay points. This means regularly demonstrating accrediting your skills against the framework. If you fall short of the required skills, we’ll provide the support you need to get back on track, as maintaining capability is essential for progression.</p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></p><p>You’ll receive a starting salary of £60,358 plus other benefits including:</p><ul><li> 25 days annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays.</li><li>opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme.</li><li>dedicated development budget.</li><li>interest-free season ticket loan.</li><li>excellent pension scheme.</li><li>cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations).</li><li>paid parental and adoption 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><p><strong>Equal opportunities</strong></p><p>At MI5, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>Find out more about our <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/working-at-mi5/diversity" target="_blank">culture, working environment and diversity</a> on our website.</p><p><strong>We’re Disability Confident</strong></p><p>MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so (this is known as Offer of an Interview). To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are assessed at the application sift:</p><ul><li>demonstrate proficiency in delivering successful UX design outcomes across the product lifecycle, having worked on multiple initiatives both as part of a team and individually</li><li>demonstrate an understanding of user-centred design practices and having worked in an agile and product-driven environment</li><li>demonstrate the ability to guide and support colleagues in how digital technology is changing user behaviours</li></ul><p>There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best. See our website for information on <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/application-process" target="_blank">reasonable adjustments</a> we can offer.</p><p><strong>What to expect</strong></p><p>Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:</p><ol><li>Application sift, looking at your motivation for the role and the organisation.</li><li>Competency-based interview with additional technical questions based on the role you are applying for</li><li>If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting</li></ol><p>Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.</p><p><strong>Before you apply</strong></p><p>To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs" target="_blank">eligibility criteria </a>.</p><p>This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting" target="_blank">vetting process</a>. </p><p>Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you must not take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.</p><p>Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely.</p><p>The role is based in Central London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. An interest-free loan is available to assist with relocating into privately rented accommodation to take up the offer of employment.</p><p><strong>Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will affect our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. </strong></p><p><strong>Right to withdraw statement: </strong><br>Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. </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>Open to UK nationals only.<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 : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers</a>

Interaction Designer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At the CMA, the Commercial team delivers end to end commercial activity across the whole of the CMA and across several key categories, People, Property, Digital &amp; IT and Market Research. As an IT Senior Commercial Manager, you will work closely with our IT &amp; Digital colleagues and deliver a variety of IT and digital services.</p><p>We have a similar SEO role, Senior Commercial Manager, currently being advertised, which includes leading on management information and analysis reporting for the Commercial function as well as procurement. If this role if more suitable to your skill-set, please see this role advertised under the CMA.</p><p><strong>About the CMA</strong></p><p>We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging.</p><p>It’s a fascinating time to be at the heart of competition and consumer protection as our lives become increasingly digital and society grapples with the unique power of large technology firms.</p><p>We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.</p><p>You can read more about working at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As the IT Senior Commercial Manager, you will work directly with the IT category lead, playing a key role in ensuring that CMA’s procurement activity meets the business needs and delivers value. You will be required to take the lead in the procurement of a range of services and goods and manage a range of Pre-Market, and Sourcing activities. In addition, you will provide commercial input on Contract Management and have the opportunity to support the delivery of an exciting programme of transformation that will deliver to the changing needs of the CMA.</p><p>To succeed in this role, you will need to be professionally qualified (MCIPS) or have a suitable equivalent (or working towards). You’ll have experience of successfully delivering procurement activity within a public sector environment or similarly regulated sectors. It is also important that you have knowledge and demonstrable experience of both contract and supplier management, and commercial contracting in relevant areas.</p><p>For full role responsibilities, please review the attached role profile.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. For tips on how to make the most your application, please have a look at our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/application-tips-and-guidance/1" target="_blank">guidance document</a></p><ul><li>Professionally qualified (MCIPS – Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) or suitable equivalent (or working towards) <strong>(Lead Criteria)</strong>.</li><li>Good knowledge and demonstrable experience of both contract and supplier management and commercial contracting in relevant areas exercising judgement as required <strong>(Lead Criteria)</strong>.</li><li>Experience of successfully delivering procurement activity within a public sector environment or similarly regulated sectors.</li><li>Good knowledge and experience of leading procurements from an end-to-end perspective.</li><li>Experience in delivering commercial strategies able to meet the business need at reduced cost and operational risk and of successfully delivering transformation in a commercial environment.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate to all internal and external stakeholders across various professions and demonstrate effective influencing and negotiation skills as needed.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Government Commercial Function – People Standards for the Profession (Associate Commercial Lead):Section A – Judgement and Leadership; 1.Business Acumen and Commercial Judgement</li><li>Section B - Commercial Expertise;5. Procurement Process6. Contract &amp; Supplier Management</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £49,400, Competition &amp; Markets Authority contributes £14,311 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>You’ll also get: </p><ul><li>25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering</li><li>Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye tests</li><li>Access to the Civil Service Sports &amp; Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard</li><li>A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work</li></ul><p>You can read more about our benefits in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence.​ We treat everyone with Respect and are Collaborative and Inclusive.​</p><p>Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.</p><p>You can read more about life at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</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, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application and sift stage</strong></p><ul><li>As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form.</li><li>The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV &amp; application review), and an interview. </li><li>Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and experience for each of the essential criteria (as included on the role profile attached and listed above under 'Person Specification') in your application. Your personal statement should be no more than 1250 words.</li><li>An initial sift based on the first two criteria points (Lead Criteria) may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification will then be considered.</li><li>We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications and take through the highest performing candidates to the interview stage.</li><li>Successful candidates at sift will be invited to an interview which will be conducted either in-person or via Teams. </li></ul><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><ul><li>At the CMA we apply a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you and we use the Success Profiles framework assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and attached role profile.</li><li>The interview will be a 45 minute-one hour panel interview where you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills outlined in the role profile. </li><li><p><strong>Technical elements we will assess at the interview:</strong></p><p>You will also be required to demonstrate your suitability for the role in line with the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/984460/__Government_Commercial_Function__GCF__People_Standards_for_the_Profession_Version_3.0_.pdf" target="_blank">Commmercial Function People Standards</a>: please open the role profile to review the specific details.</p></li></ul><ul><li>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.</li></ul><p><strong>Timeline (the dates outlined below are indicative and may be subject to change)</strong></p><ul><li>The advert closing date is 9th February 2026 (23:55). We are not able to accept late applications.</li><li>The sift is scheduled to take place between 10th and 17th February 2026.</li><li>Interviews will be held from the week commencing 2nd March 2026.</li></ul><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p><p>We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.<br><br>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. You can also email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>For example, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional. You might also require additional time to complete a timed assessment or a sign language interpreter to support with the relaying of information.</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 : Becky Smith</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NzgmdmVyaWZ5PTg1ZGYzYTZiOTI4MzllZDZmMmNjZTViN2U5YTk3YjYyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwODI3LWI1MzM4ZWQzNjQ5YzQ2YmZmMmFkYjYxZWIzZTc1ZmE3MzkzNGUyZWQ=" target="_blank">IT Senior Commercial Manager Role Profile 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 135kB)

Competition & Markets Authority

Senior Commercial Manager (IT)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>The Independent Football Regulator</strong></p><p>The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. </p><p>The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection.</p><p>The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Responsibilities Include:</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Supervision Senior Manager to join the Independent Football Regulator (IFR).</p><ul><li>The supervision function will sit at the heart of the Independent Football Regulator, undertaking core regulatory activity such as conducting financial analysis of the clubs, processing applications for licences as well as monitoring ongoing compliance with licence conditions and rules. It will also be a focal point for managing the IFR’s relationship with the clubs it regulates.</li><li>The senior supervision manager will oversee the day-to-day supervisory activity including account management of individual clubs. They will also help to set the overall supervision strategy and work with policy colleagues on changes to the regulatory framework.</li><li>The successful candidate will therefore play a crucial role in developing the supervision function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure effective oversight of clubs within the scope of the new regulatory framework.</li><li>They will need to ensure close working with data, policy, legal and enforcement teams so that regulatory oversight is effective and coherent and that the IFR’s board is supported to take robust regulatory decisions.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in financial supervision or ensuring compliance in a regulated sector, demonstrating sound judgement.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, supported by the ability to communicate to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Demonstrating sound judgement and ability to reach evidence-based decisions, balancing a range of considerations and complex sources of information to ensure legally defensible outcomes.</li><li>Strong delivery capability, successfully delivering at pace in a complex and high risk project / programme environment.</li><li>Ability to provide strong direction and persuasive future vision for the supervision function, setting it up for future success.</li><li>A collaborative approach and ability to think creatively about new and emerging supervisory issues</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of the football industry, including financial regulation and familiarity with the English football pyramid</li><li>Expertise in prudential financial analysis, risk management or audit.</li></ul><p>We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by <strong>Andy Abraham </strong>and will take place on:</p><p>-<strong>Wednesday </strong><strong>28th January</strong><strong> at 12pm</strong></p><p>The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.</p><p>Please register your interest by filling out this <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=i4whCv6m402E_74v03iyVODY9YWEEldMi1-l0L13zVNUOFpBU1ZVVjEwU0NTU1VJOVdIVFE1TVhOMy4u" target="_blank">form</a> and you will be sent an invitation the day before the session. <strong>The sessions are not recorded.</strong></p><p>Please note that the session will not focus on the IFR recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to <strong><a href="mailto:careers@footballregulator.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@footballregulator.org.uk</a></strong></p><h4>Benefits</h4><p>If successful you will join a <strong>Non Departmental Public Body </strong>and will be employed as a <strong>Public Servant.</strong></p><p><strong>If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. </strong></p><p>The terms and conditions of employment include:</p><ul><li><ul><li><strong>Pension 12%</strong> An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. </li><li><strong>Flexible Benefit 8%</strong> Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax)</li><li><strong>Reward</strong> we will have a performance based reward programme. </li><li><strong>31.5</strong> days annual leave</li><li><strong>Flexible </strong>and hybrid working, <strong>40%</strong> in office attendance</li><li>Occupational sick pay</li><li><strong>9 </strong>months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave.</li><li>A bespoke L&amp;D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme and much more!</li></ul></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>To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents:​</p><ul><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.​</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (max <strong>750 </strong>words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates. ​</li></ul><p>For the <strong>shortlist</strong>, we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application.​</p><p>In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the <strong>statement of suitability. </strong>Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.</p><p><strong>The Interview</strong></p><p>The interview process will assess <strong>experience</strong> through competency questions and a presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, length of time, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview. </p><p><strong>Prior to the interview you will be sent the competency questions in advance. </strong></p><p>Your interview will take place via Teams</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Joe Alford</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@footballregulator.org" target="_blank">careers@footballregulator.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@footballregulator.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@footballregulator.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NjkmdmVyaWZ5PTZlNTg5Zjc5NTE1NTk4YzFmNzViODE1NTY0MGU5YWVm" target="_blank">Independent Football Regulator – Supervision Senior Manager Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1793kB)

Independent Football Regulator - Supervision Senior Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Increasing investment, both foreign and domestic, is crucial to the UK’s economic growth and the future prosperity of its citizens. Leveraging private investment is also fundamental to delivering new infrastructure, the energy transition and retaining international leadership as a science and technology driven economy. ​</p><p>The Office for Investment (OfI) was spun out of Downing Street in January 2021 and is now a joint unit between No.10, His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The OfI is an exciting, creative and dynamic place to work as part of a motivated and driven team with both commercial and public sector backgrounds. The Office works closely with Secretaries of State, Junior Ministers, and No.10 to deliver the highest-value, highest profile investment propositions. ​</p><p>Sitting at the heart of government, OfI sources and secures transformational investment that drives sustainable growth, creates quality jobs, and boosts productivity across the UK. We identify and deliver high-impact investment aligned with the UK’s strategic priorities. Our team of around 200 professionals brings expertise from the private sector and central and regional government, supported by specialists in 25 priority international markets.​</p><p>Through our network of Senior Investment Advisers, OfI targets core global markets to attract and grow investment. We are proactive, innovative, and committed to ambitious outcomes, positioning OfI as the UK’s centre of excellence for investment promotion.​</p><p>OfI's vision and mission is to secure investment to drive growth, job creation and increased productivity across the UK. We are proactive and entrepreneurial, delivering ambitious outcomes aligned to the Industrial Strategy and HMG Missions. To become a centre of excellence for attracting and growing investment we want to attract talented people from the private sector and across government – local and national - who are curious, creative and agile in pursuing emerging opportunities for the UK​</p><p>Our new Chief Executive will lead this unit and shape the future of investment in the UK.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As Chief Executive for the Office for Investment, you will:​</p><ul><li>Secure transformative investment deals that fuel UK growth, create high-value jobs, and boost national productivity.​</li></ul><ul><li>Define and deliver the UK’s investment vision, setting the strategic direction and driving government ambitions with clarity and pace.​</li></ul><ul><li>Provide strong and inspirational leadership for an elite team of investment specialists, unlocking high-impact projects and providing a world-class concierge service for major investors.​</li></ul><ul><li>Engage at boardroom level with global business leaders, navigating complex commercial challenges and shaping solutions that require government intervention.​</li></ul><ul><li>Drive performance and outcomes, using data-driven insight, barrier removal, with focus on continuous improvement to maximise impact.​</li></ul><ul><li>Influence across the investment ecosystem, building powerful relationships with No. 10, HM Treasury, Ministers, and senior Whitehall leaders to align efforts behind the UK’s economic growth mission. ​</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential Criteria </p><p>The successful candidate should be clearly motivated by public service and have a desire to deliver HM Government's growth agenda. They will also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:​</p><ul><li>Experience of working with global corporates and investors at board level to originate and land major commercial deals, as a principal or advisor, with a strong understanding of what is investable. ​</li><li>Existing credibility with global CEOs, Chairs and Cabinet Ministers or a proven ability to build these relationships.</li><li>Candidates should have a demonstrable interest in public policy and government. Government or wider public service experience, whilst not essential, would be an advantage.​</li><li>A resilient leader with proven ability to achieve tangible results in a complex environments where ambiguity can be a factor.​</li><li>Strategic and analytical insight to design and deliver an approach to increase inward investment.​</li><li>Experience setting high-performances culture and developing a highly skilled teams.​</li><li>Ability to work across private and public-sector boundaries with a delivery focus.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £208,000, Department for Business and Trade contributes £60,257 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>To apply for the role, please submit: ​</p><p>​A comprehensive CV (no more than two pages); ​</p><ul><li>A supporting statement (no more than two pages) which sets out your interest in the role and explains how your experience meets the criteria listed in the Person Specification. ​</li><li>A completed Diversity Information Form. This can be found as an attachment on the job posting on the Civil Service Jobs website​</li><li>Please also include details of two referees (who would only be contacted with your express permission)​</li></ul><p><strong>Please email these documents to: <a href="mailto:ApplicationsKF@kornferry.com" target="_blank">ApplicationsKF@kornferry.com</a> before mid-day on Monday 16 February 2026.</strong> ​</p><p>We are committed to ensuring everyone can access this application process. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, or you are unable to apply online please contact <a href="mailto:anna.jackson@kornferry.com" target="_blank">anna.jackson@kornferry.com</a> ​</p><p>For a conversation in confidence, please contact <a href="mailto:peter.guilder@kornferry.com" target="_blank">peter.guilder@kornferry.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">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 : Peter Guilder</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:peter.guilder@kornferry.com" target="_blank">peter.guilder@kornferry.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:peter.guilder@kornferry.com" target="_blank">peter.guilder@kornferry.com</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. 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 DBT by email at <a href="mailto:SCSRecruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">SCSRecruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complaints_Handling_Procedure-AUGUST-2018.docx.pdf”" target="_blank">Civil Service Commission Complaints</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NTAmdmVyaWZ5PTRiNmI0NzllZTc1ODA5MjdhOTdlYzRhNWRjMDM5MThiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjA0LTYyOWE5OWUwMzk0MGU1MThkNjZkZjg1OTU3MDA3MDljNzRhNDEyNjc=" target="_blank">Office for Investment-CEO-Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 7643kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NTEmdmVyaWZ5PTg0ZWM5NGRiOThiYzgzYzIwZDFhMjYyMTY1OWU0NWIyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjA0LTYyOWE5OWUwMzk0MGU1MThkNjZkZjg1OTU3MDA3MDljNzRhNDEyNjc=" target="_blank">Office for Investment CEO - Accessible Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 148kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NTImdmVyaWZ5PWYxZjdkMGUzYmM1ZTNiYjdkODhmMzRjZDg0OGJlNmRmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjA0LTYyOWE5OWUwMzk0MGU1MThkNjZkZjg1OTU3MDA3MDljNzRhNDEyNjc=" target="_blank">Diversity Monitoring Form (1) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 43kB)<h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a></li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Chief%20Executive%20%20Office%20for%20Investment%20%28reference%20%3A%20445420%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%3D1984318.%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%3D1984318.%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%20Chief%20Executive%20%20Office%20for%20Investment%20%28reference%20%3A%20445420%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%3D1984318" 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%3D1984318" 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>

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<h4>Job summary</h4>The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK’s principal competition and consumer protection authority. We promote competition and protect consumers with a clear end goal in mind: to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity. The CMA has a range of powers, which it uses to undertake a wide variety of cutting-edge, high profile and complex work, spanning merger and market inquiries, competition and consumer law enforcement, subsidy advice and internal market advice. If you are a highly influential senior leader motivated to shape the CMA’s essential work in the public interest, playing a pivotal role in the leadership of our economists and related teams, then this could be the ideal role for you.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As Senior Economics Director, you will support the Chief Economic Adviser in leading the economists, market researchers, statisticians and econometricians (the “economics profession”) at the CMA and being responsible for the quality of economic work carried out by the CMA.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to provide economic leadership on complex and important merger, markets, enforcement and digital markets regime cases and help ensure that the economic work carried out by the CMA is of consistently high quality. You will also be closely involved in helping to grow, lead, maintain and develop the economics’ team culture as strong, intellectually rigorous and responsive.</p><p>This is an exceptional opportunity to input into organisation level strategic thinking within and across projects, helping to shape the strategy of the UK’s primary competition authority at a critical time for the UK economy.</p><p>The Civil Service is committed to becoming the most inclusive employer in the UK and we want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us. In return for your dedication, you will enjoy our commitment to your career and development.</p><p>For full details about the role and working at the CMA you can review the attached role profile and <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/dzoiogn/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a></p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will be an excellent senior level competition economist with strong academic and professional qualifications and experience. With an outstanding track record of providing high quality economic advice on complex cases, studies, and enquiries, you will bring an in-depth knowledge of competition and regulatory economics and current issues in the field to the role. You will utilise your extensive experience of building and leading teams, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you build and develop the team and interact with internal and external stakeholders.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>It is important through your CV and Statement of Suitability that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following essential criteria. </p><ul><li>At least a Masters degree in economics (or a branch of economics relevant to competition policy), and a proven track record of working on the economics of competition law or regulation, providing high quality and impactful economic advice, with the ability to debate economic analysis with leading academic and consulting economists.</li><li>Experience of leading, planning and directing complex projects involving significant amounts of economic evidence.</li><li>Evidence of the ability to go beyond working on individual cases or projects to engage with and influence the work of economists at a more strategic level – such as participation in cross-cutting debates, thought leadership and how economists work alongside other competition professionals.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate, influence and explain complex issues with clarity, simplicity and precision to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, including the most senior.</li><li>A track record of strong inclusive leadership and effective team management, across all aspects of people management and development, including priority setting, recruitment, staff appraisal, career development and motivation.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £132,618, Competition &amp; Markets Authority contributes £38,419 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>You’ll also get: </p><ul><li>25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering.</li><li>Access to our benefits platform which includes retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and payroll giving. Employees can also sign up for season ticket loans.</li><li>Access to the Civil Service Sports &amp; Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard.</li><li>A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flu vaccinations and eye tests. We also have flexible working options and family friendly policies.</li></ul><p>You can read more about our benefits in our candidate pack</p><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence.​ We treat everyone with Respect and are Collaborative and Inclusive.​</p><p>Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.</p><p>You can read more about life at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/dzoiogn/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</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>The CMA has retained <strong>Gatenby Sanderson </strong>to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position, application process and timelines and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service, and how to apply, please review the candidate pack</p><p>To apply for this post, you will need to complete the application process no later than the advert closing date, which is 23:55 on 23 February 2026.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete the following;</p><ol><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (no longer than two pages), giving examples of how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification.</li><li>A completed <strong>Diversity Questionnaire</strong>. We’re committed to implementing and monitoring our equality and diversity policies with the aim of recruiting, retaining and promoting staff regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. You will be asked to complete the diversity questionnaire when you make your application via Civil Service Jobs.</li></ol><p><strong>Sift stage</strong></p><p>You will receive email acknowledgment of your application through the online process.</p><p>The panel will then assess your application to select those demonstrating the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the essential criteria set out in the ‘Person Specification’ section. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.</p><p>At the longlist meeting scheduled for w/c 02 March 2026, applications will be sifted to select those candidates demonstrating the best fit with the posts. Longlisted candidates will be invited to a preliminary interview with <strong>Gatenby Sanderson</strong> to discuss the role and their suitability in more detail.</p><p>Following the preliminary interview, a panel shortlist meeting will take place scheduled for w/c 23 March 2026 where the results of the preliminary interviews will be discussed. Those candidates who demonstrate strongest suitability against the essential criteria will be invited to the interview stage.</p><p>The timeline later in the candidate pack indicates the date by which decisions are expected to be made, and all candidates will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible thereafter.</p><p>Unfortunately, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.</p><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in a series of assessments which could include psychometric tests and a staff engagement exercise and you will have the opportunity to speak with the vacancy holder prior to the final interview to learn more about the role and the organisation. Please note this is not part of the formal assessment process.</p><p>You will be asked to attend a panel interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification noted above and included in the candidate pack and attached role profile.</p><p>Interviews will consist of questions in which candidates will be expected to build on the information provided in their personal statement and CV. Candidates may be asked to prepare a short presentation on a topic to be advised if/when invited to the interview stage. Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.</p><p>Assessments will be held 30th March - 17th April 2026.</p><p>Panel interviews will be held w/c 27 April 2026. Interviews will be face-to-face at our London office at The Cabot in Canary Wharf. We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for assessments or interviews.</p><p>If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to SC level.</p><p>The CMA is also recruiting to the position of Chief Economic Adviser. Candidates who are also interested in applying to this position are requested to complete the full application process for that role.</p><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong><br>We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.</p><p>As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Selection will be on merit. If you wish to apply under the DCS, you should include this in your application. It is not necessary to state the nature of your disability.</p><p>If you feel that you may need a reasonable adjustment to be made, or you would like to discuss your requirements in more detail, please contact <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">adjustments@cma.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.</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 : <a href="mailto:katrina.paget@gatenbysanderson.com" target="_blank">katrina.paget@gatenbysanderson.com</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NDUmdmVyaWZ5PTVkNWJiZjY0YzlhNzU5YTc0NDBiMzA3MjY3NzQyZTAxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwOTI4LWJhN2FmODA2OWFlYmViZmViNGI3MmZiODA5NjM5NmJhNGJmNzM5NTg=" target="_blank">Senior Economics Director Role Profile 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 178kB)

Senior Economics Director

Ministry of Defence

Commercial SEO for Defence Afghan Relocation and Resettlement within Head Office Commercial

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work of the Certification Officer (CO), an independent statutory officeholder responsible for regulating trade unions and employers’ associations in the UK. As Operations Manager, you will support the CO’s mission to uphold compliance with statutory requirements and promote transparency and good governance across the sector. Working within a small, specialist team, you will help ensure that trade unions and employers’ associations operate within the legal framework, maintaining public confidence in their financial and democratic practices.</p><p>The postholder will lead on assessing complaints and jurisdictional matters, providing clear, independent advice on straightforward cases and preparing well-evidenced recommendations for more complex issues. Your work will involve direct engagement with trade union members and officials, supporting them through judicial processes and hearings.</p><p>Beyond casework, the postholder will contribute to the CO’s Annual Report to Parliament, drafting content and coordinating publication. You’ll also liaise with key stakeholders including the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Acas, and the Trades Union Congress (TUC).</p><p>This is a varied and stimulating role that offers the chance to work within a high-profile, independent regulatory environment, and to contribute to the modernisation of a respected public office.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>The successful candidate's main accountabilities will be:</p><ul><li>To act as case manager when complaints are submitted to the CO, including: <ul><li>Taking responsibility for independently assessing straightforward questions of jurisdiction.</li><li>Preparing advice for the CO and the CE on more complex questions of jurisdiction.</li><li>Being comfortable using a variety of communication methods depending on the needs of individual applicants.</li><li>Working with trade union members and trade unions to prepare cases for judicial determination.</li></ul></li><li>To make initial enquiries where allegations of financial irregularities within trade unions are received and to make recommendations to the CO about the use of her statutory powers.</li><li>To consider applications for listing and Certificates of Independence according to the requirements of the 1992 Act and prepare advice with supporting evidence, so that the CO can ultimately determine the application.</li><li>To oversee amalgamations and transfers of engagements of trade unions and employers’ associations.</li><li>To provide responses to Political Fund enquiries and requests for approval of rules and ballot rules.</li><li>To contribute to the content and the publication of the Certification Officer's Annual Report to Parliament, including drafting chapters and where directed, overseeing the process.</li><li>To liaise with partner organisations such as DBT, Acas, Government Legal Department and the TUC.</li><li>To take lead responsibility for certain projects allocated by the CE and CO aimed at achieving the CO’s objective of becoming a modern, open, and effective regulator. </li></ul><p>If successful, you will be employed by Acas but will work permanently within the Office of the Certification Officer – an independent statutory body. Although your contract will be with Acas, your role will support the Certification Officer’s independent regulatory functions on a day-to-day basis.</p><p><strong>Who we are</strong></p><p>The Certification Officer is the regulator of trade unions and employers’ associations. His responsibilities include maintaining a list of trade unions and employers’ associations, certifying their independence, making inquiries into financial irregularities and dealing with complaints about trade unions and employers' associations. His team are all employed by Acas but are permanently on loan to work with him and are operationally independent. The team is led by the Certification Officer’s Chief Executive.</p><p>The Certification Officer has achieved the Gold accreditation from Investors in People.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will have the following:</p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of adapting communication styles to a range of audiences — e.g., legal professionals, union officials, lay people, etc. <strong>(Lead)</strong></li><li>Experience of communicating difficult outcomes to customers</li><li>Experience of advising senior colleagues through a variety of communication methods</li><li>Experience of explaining legal concepts to lay people</li><li>Experience of using IT systems including Microsoft Office</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria</strong>:</p><ul><li>Understanding of the role of trade unions in the workplace</li><li>Experience of Dynamics 365 and .GOV.UK</li><li>Experience of the UK legislative system and following established procedures</li></ul><p>Please note that the Desirable criteria will only be assessed in an tie-breaker scenario at interview. In this case, the Desirable criteria points noted above will be assessed in rank order from top to bottom.</p><br><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £50,920, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service contributes £14,751 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We are big believers in rewarding people for the amazing work they do. Take a look at some of the fantastic benefits we offer: </p><ul><li> Learning and Development</li><li> Health and wellbeing </li><li> Pension scheme </li><li> Cycle to work scheme</li><li> Interest free season ticket loans</li><li> Volunteering opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Could you ask for anymore? </strong></p><p>You will have access to a Lifestyle website where you will be able to grab savings on a wide range of products, from holidays to your weekly shop. </p><p>To find out more, check out: <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/about-us/working-for-acas" target="_blank">Working for Acas</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.<p>Please click on the 'Apply now' button.</p><p><strong>Application stage</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete and will be assessed on the following items:</p><ul><li><strong>CV:</strong> Your CV should reflect the Experience requirements as listed in the Job Description</li><li><strong>Personal Statement: </strong>Your evidence-based Personal Statement should also reflect the Experience requirements as listed in the Person Specification section of this advert and should be no longer than 1,250 words long. It should avoid generalised assertions and instead include specific examples of achievements, explaining the degree of challenge, what you did, and the outcomes. Please respond to each of the essential experience criteria listed in the Person Specification section. We recommend that the statement is set out with each criterion as a subheading.</li></ul><p>Should a high number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the:</p><ul><li><strong>Lead Essential Criterion: </strong>Experience of adapting communication styles to a range of audiences — e.g., legal professionals, union officials, lay people, etc.</li></ul><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift of all the above requirements or progressed straight to interview.<br><br>If a high number of applications meet the minimum standard, an interview wait list may be created for this position. This means that if you have met the minimum requirements at sift, you may be placed at a ‘Hold’ status for up to 12 months, and if we are able to invite you to an interview, we will be in touch.</p><p><strong>Interview Stage</strong></p><p>If you are successful at the Sift Stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview in London, which is likely to take place from week commencing <strong>16 February 2026</strong>.</p><p>It will be a <strong>Behaviours</strong>, <strong>Strengths</strong>, and <strong>Experience</strong> based interview. The interview will also include a <strong>Written Exercise</strong>; instructions related to this will be sent to candidates who are invited to interview.</p><p>The Behaviours being assessed at interview are: </p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><p>A reserve list will be created for this position; this means that if you have passed the interview, but we were unable to offer you this position, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months and may be considered for similar positions during that time.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments </strong></p><p>As a Disability Confident Leader, Acas is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability and feel that any part of the recruitment process puts you at a disadvantage, we will aim to make Reasonable Adjustments that support your needs where possible. If you require any changes to help you apply:</p><ul><li>Please contact Acas HR Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</li><li>Please complete the “Assistance Required” section on the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to let us know about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. For example, this might include accessibility arrangements for entering a building or interview room, communication support, modifications to assessment methods, etc.</li></ul><p>You can find out more about the <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/disability-confident-scheme/" target="_blank">Disability Confident Scheme</a> and <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments</a> by clicking these links.</p><p>Want to learn more about Civil Service recruitment? You can find out more on <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a>, including information on <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/a-guide-to-civil-service-success-profiles/" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a>, writing a <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-write-your-ps/" target="_blank">Personal Statement</a>, acceptable use of <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial Intelligence</a>, and what to expect at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/assessments-and-interviews/" target="_blank">Interview</a>.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>As a Disability Confident Leader, Acas is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability and feel that any part of the recruitment process puts you at a disadvantage, we will work with you to make Reasonable Adjustments that support your needs. If you require any changes to help you apply:</p><ul><li> Please contact the Acas Recruitment Team via <a href="mailto:HRrecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRrecruitment@acas.org.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</li><li> Please complete the “Assistance Required” section on the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to let us know about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. For example, this might include accessibility arrangements for entering a building or interview room, communication support, modifications to assessment methods, etc.</li><li> You can find out more about the <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/disability-confident-scheme/" target="_blank">Disability Confident Scheme</a> and <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments</a> by clicking these links.</li></ul><p>Want to learn more about Civil Service recruitment? You can find out more on <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a>, including information on <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/a-guide-to-civil-service-success-profiles/" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a>, writing a <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-write-your-ps/" target="_blank">Personal Statement</a>, acceptable use of <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial Intelligence</a>, and what to expect at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/assessments-and-interviews/" target="_blank">Interview</a>.</p><p><strong>For applicants requiring a visa to work in the UK</strong></p><p>Please be advised that Acas does not hold a sponsorship licence so cannot consider sponsoring a visa applicant or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship.</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>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 : Michael Kidd</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Michael.Kidd@certoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">Michael.Kidd@certoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Code and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact us on <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from us, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0MzImdmVyaWZ5PTM0M2ZkMGIzYzhmYjk0MjMzM2FhYjliMTMzMTc1Mjk1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjQ0LWM2OWJjNTRhMGFiZjM3ZjA1NGE1MzJlZTk5YzdmYjdjNWYxYzVjMTM=" target="_blank">Job Description - Operations Manager (Certification Office) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 43kB)

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

Operations Manager (Certification Office)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are recruiting for a permanent Lead Business Analyst (data) to join the Service Design team. The Fund is embarking on an exciting digital journey over the coming years. This role will put you at the heart of those ambitions.</p><p>As Lead Business Analyst (Data) at the National Lottery Community Fund, you will be the strategic authority for data and analysis, operating across all levels of the organisation within a multidisciplinary, agile digital environment (by partnering and cross functional working with digital, technology, business intelligence and funding teams). As a recognised subject matter expert, you will provide thought leadership and authoritative guidance in all aspects of data, business, and systems analysis, ensuring the Fund’s digital and organisational ambitions are realised.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will set a clear strategic direction for data and analysis, navigating complexity and engaging confidently with senior audiences to influence decisions at pace. This includes shaping the prioritisation of complex data requirements, enabling both long-term strategic decision-making and short-term tactical solutions, while ensuring all proposed approaches align with the Fund’s overarching strategy and digital vision.</p><p>Through a comprehensive and expert-level understanding of business processes, operational systems, and organisational data, you will act as the principal point of contact for Fund-wide business definitions, processes, scalable data products/services, and data standards. You will ensure these are secure, legal, accessible and compliant by design.</p><p>From a business perspective you will define and lead how data will impact existing/future business processes, data management responsibilities, tools, and governance processes, enabling continuous improvement in data practices and compliance with governance policies. You will also be analysing how data impacts across the Funds technical architecture landscape and systems.</p><p>As an expert in business analysis, you will also set the strategic direction for the discipline itself, mentoring and managing a small team of business analysts while cultivating a strong community of practice. You will build analytical capability across the Fund, embedding business analysis as a core enabler of digital transformation.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities may include:</strong></p><ul><li>Set the strategic vision and direction for business analysis across the Fund’s digital services from a data perspective.<br><br></li><li>Own and govern the business analysis methodology, designing and implementing robust data collection, instrumentation, and reporting processes. Safeguard the accuracy, integrity, and quality of data across the Fund.<br><br></li><li>Ensure data analysis is technically robust, assess the impact across the Funds technical architecture landscape and systems and ensure recommendations strategically align with organisational goals.<br><br></li><li>Analyse a wide array of data, research, insight, and metrics to inform service, product, and business process redesign.<br><br></li><li>Act as the authoritative voice for data and analysis within the digital team, providing expert advice and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and business areas.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and coach colleagues to build analytical capability and confidence across teams, cultivating a strong community of practice that elevates business analysis across the Fund.</li></ul><p><strong>​</strong><strong>Interview details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> Week commencing 23rd February 2026</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Virtual</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>We will be hosting a <strong>briefing session on</strong>: <strong>Tuesday 28th January 2026, 1pm. </strong>To register or ask any questions, please email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>​</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>​</strong><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Deep knowledge of data frameworks, data regulatory standards and data legal compliance.<br><br></li><li>Proven experience of carrying out data analysis using different analysis methodologies across a complex technical/systems architecture landscape.<br><br></li><li>Ability to analyse and use a range of data to make recommendations and implemented business process re-engineering to support organisational goals and strategies.<br><br></li><li>Experience of implementing rigorous data governance, quality assurance, and validation practices to ensure trusted insights that drive strategic decision-making.<br><br></li><li>​Ability to provide expert advice, strategic recommendations and influence senior leadership and business areas that improve digital services while maintaining data integrity and compliance.<br><br></li><li>Ability to act as a bridge between technical &amp; non-technical colleagues when discussing complex data problems and solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Led, mentored, and coached colleagues to build analytical capability and confidence across teams, cultivating a strong community of practice that elevates business analysis within an organisation.<br><br></li><li>Holds or is working towards an industry-recognised qualification in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis) or Data Analytics (e.g. IIBA Certification in Business Data Analytics), although practical experience is more important</li></ul><p><strong>​</strong></p><p><strong>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion </strong></p><p>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><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 £51,000, The National Lottery Community Fund contributes £14,774 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><ul><li>Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme<br>Flexible working<br>Enhanced paid maternity/ paternity leave<br>Paid volunteering leave<br>Season ticket loan</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>Please click the link to apply and upload your supporting statement (1000) and CV when you are submitting your online application to us via our vacancies page. Any application sent to recruitment with your attached documents will not be considered.<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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgzNTUmdmVyaWZ5PTI0NmU0NzVkYjkzODlmOGI2NWU1ZGJiYjA1MTc5MmM3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwODI2LTQ0ZjFhYWQwNTBkZjFhZTUzZTEyMTBiZGIyNDg4MDJhM2VhYWFmZTM=" target="_blank">Lead Business Analyst (Data) Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 666kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NzMmdmVyaWZ5PTc5NGE1Yzc5Mjg4YjhmY2JlMjY1MjgyYzZlNWZmYmViJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwODI2LTQ0ZjFhYWQwNTBkZjFhZTUzZTEyMTBiZGIyNDg4MDJhM2VhYWFmZTM=" target="_blank">Application Guidance Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 120kB)

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