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HM Revenue and Customs

User Researcher

Associate IT Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Working in the team with Michael our Lead Business Analyst, Ollie and Carol our Senior Business Analysts and our community of Business Analysts you will play a critical role in Digital Delivery. You will be joining our small but friendly team, which is committed to making positive changes for all our users. Michael believes in working in a Collaborative and flexible way to foster good decision-making and problem-solving within the team.</p><p>We believe that it’s critical that people continue to learn and develop, we align our roles to the Digital Data and Technology (DDAT) framework and have career pathways in place to ensure you will always understand your next step, and, we have a training plan in place to make sure that it happens.</p><p>We are looking for an experienced business analyst to join our team to help us meet our ambitions of ensuring Homes England has a strong basic infrastructure supported by good governance; and our digital services are genuinely modern, agile and eﬀective drivers in the housing market.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity in our business analysis profession making a real difference in our Digital Delivery team. These are exciting times in Digital Delivery at Homes England. We have a clear vision - to develop digitally enabled systems and services that work more simply for users - and we’re looking for talented people to help us achieve it.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As an experienced Business Analyst and an IT professional, you’ll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. You will be able to work with senior stakeholders.</p><p>We will support you ensuring you will be comfortable supporting a multi-disciplinary team’s complex backlog delivering user-focused products through collaboratively developed user stories. You will be flexible, able to switch between agile and waterfall projects, and self-assured supporting Homes England with procuring and adopting new products and services.</p><p>As a Business Analyst, joining us on this you will be expected to demonstrate you meet the skills and expertise required of the Digital Data and Technology frameworks specification for a business analyst as laid out in the attached job description.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Business analysis qualification, ideally and BCS Diploma.</li><li>Experienced in business analysis, working both collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary agile team and alone.</li><li>Experience of working with the user centred design profession and their methods and techniques.</li><li>Experience of Agile development methodologies, particularly Scrum.</li><li>Experience of working with a backlog of user stories and acceptance criteria using Behaviour Driven Development.</li><li>Experience of waterfall projects, producing High Level, Functional and Non-Functional requirements.</li><li>Knowledge of the GDS development approach / digital standards.</li><li>Awareness of public sector Information Security issues.</li><li>Awareness of public sector finances e.g. Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL).</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:<br><br>Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.<br><br>Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.<br><br>Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.<br><br>Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.<br><br>We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.<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>How to apply?</p><p>To apply please follow the links to our careers page.</p><p>Security</p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.</p><p>Selection process details</p><p>For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.</p><p>Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England. <br><br>Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.<br><br>Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.<br><br>Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:<br><br><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fhomes-england%2Fabout%2Fpersonal-information-charter&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709448708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pjDFFDlHY7zgFNxx382ALMbJiw90f6DVARZfyZfjizs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter</a><br><br></p><p>Nationality requirements</p><p>Open to UK, <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecommonwealth.org%2Fmember-countries&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709464704%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r0Rz6b9bvo4%2Fo7AU2d6SMHLXaaVe5%2BWf%2Bv3jjL%2BHYVg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Commonwealth</a> and <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feu-eea&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709477834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9afIX7gl80%2BvPO9deAYKN%2Fgy6ByyqFXW1sHolEZTxic%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">European Economic Area (EEA)</a> and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fnationality-rules&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709489987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iRgJvWJgZuGR0vW3MsvCQWx9V5KiFAWtqpC0cMqAcdI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Working for the Civil Service</p><p>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Homes England

Analyst - Business (T2065N &T2066N)

Department for Work and Pensions

Quantity Surveyor

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of Security and Information Directorate (SID) </strong></p><p>SID is part of the Service Transformation Group. The Group oversees the building of a strategic vision for modernising and digitising our legacy systems, generating a coordinated plan across the MoJ and its agencies for transformation, and tracking delivery of this transformation.</p><p>Security and information management are fundamental building blocks of enabling the department to deliver. We have highly skilled experts working collaboratively with the department, Government Security Group, Government Knowledge and Information Management profession and other partners to enable the whole of the MoJ to function securely, lawfully and transparently.</p><p>We identify, manage, and mitigate MoJ’s security, data protection and information risks, and provide assurance against those risks. We’re also home to the Counter Fraud Centre of Expertise. Part of our mission is to up-skill the department so that security becomes second nature to our people and partners.</p><p><strong>Team Profile </strong></p><p>Security and Counter Fraud work as part of the Security Information Directorate to keep the MoJ and its people safe and secure. We cover:</p><ul><li>Group Security (including Personnel and Physical Security)</li><li>Security Governance and Portfolio</li><li>Counter Fraud Centre of Expertise</li><li>The Office of the Chief Security Office</li></ul><p>The responsibilities of the Personnel security team are:</p><ul><li>Deliver a high-quality National Security Vetting (NSV) service to ensure timely and accurate clearances.</li><li>Manage personnel security risks through effective handling of cases within the NSV Aftercare process.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee Overseas Security Travel Requests, ensuring compliance with security policy.</li><li>Lead and develop the Insider Risk Programme, driving initiatives to identify and mitigate internal risk.</li><li>Investigate, oversee, and continuously improve unauthorised disclosure investigations and processes.</li><li>Advise on and enhance personnel security policies, processes, and guidance, collaborating with stakeholders to manage risks and support Ministry of Justice staff.</li></ul><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>As Personnel Security Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering and transforming the Ministry of Justice’s personnel security services, services that protect our people, safeguard our assets, and underpin national security. This is a leadership role with real impact: you will shape and embed an in-house National Security Vetting service, strengthen aftercare provision, and ensure our overseas security arrangements meet the highest standards.</p><p>You will work in partnership with the G7 Insider Risk Lead to deliver a proactive, integrated personnel security and insider risk capability across the Ministry of Justice. Together, you will lead a single, collaborative team, deputising for each other where necessary and building a culture of shared responsibility.</p><p>Your work will go beyond the basic service. You will lead a team dedicated to driving innovation, improving controls, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and resilience. From influencing policy to collaborating with stakeholders across government, you will ensure our personnel security function is proactive, agile, and aligned with strategic priorities.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties </strong></p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:</p><p><strong>National Security Vetting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and Oversee NSV Services. Take strategic ownership of the Ministry of Justice’s National Security Vetting (NSV) function, ensuring clearance capacity is effectively managed and all processes align with HMG and MoJ policy.</li><li>Deliver and Embed the In-House NSV Service: Lead the seamless transition from external provision to a fully operational in-house National Security Vetting service. Drive implementation at pace while ensuring robust risk management, compliance, and operational excellence.</li><li>Develop and Mature Aftercare Provision. Build and enhance the NSV Aftercare capability, ensuring it is fit for purpose and supports the long-term integrity of the vetting process.</li></ul><p><strong>Overseas security</strong></p><ul><li>Shape Overseas Security Policy and Practice. Oversee MoJ’s approach to overseas travel, identifying gaps in service provision and leading improvements in policy and operational practice to meet HMG expectations.</li><li>Deliver Trusted Security Advice. Ensure the overseas travel security service provides timely, accurate, and supportive guidance to staff, enabling safe and secure travel across global locations.</li><li>Collaborate to Close Gaps. Work closely with stakeholders to identify and address potential gaps in service provision or policy, ensuring risks are mitigated and standards are consistently upheld.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and Empower a High-Performing Team. Manage a team of approximately 13 staff based across the UK. With direct line management of 1 SEO. Set clear objectives, promote collaboration, and ensure the team works as one to deliver for MoJ.</li><li>Build Capability and Team Spirit. Champion professional development and resilience within the personnel security team, creating a strong, supportive culture and developing security professionals for the future.</li><li>Drive Innovation and Efficiency. Identify opportunities to leverage automation and data-driven insights to improve performance, deliver cost savings, and streamline processes. Take decisive action to implement improvements.</li><li>Integrate Insider Risk with Personnel Security. Provide expert guidance to ensure the Insider Risk Programme is fully embedded within the wider personnel security function. Champion a joined-up approach that anticipates emerging threats, drives cultural change, and strengthens MoJ’s resilience.</li><li>Adapt to Strategic Priorities. Work collaboratively and supportively with SID senior leadership to deliver wider organisational objectives, adapting priorities and resources to meet evolving departmental and cross-government security requirements.</li></ul><p>This list is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.</p><p><strong>Minimum Eligibility </strong></p><ul><li>All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post. This post requires the successful candidate to achieve DV clearance. It is not a pre-requisite for the role but eligibility for DV clearance is.</li><li>All external candidates are subject to a minimum of 6 months’ probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within MoJ.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process </strong></p><p>This vacancy will be assessed using Success Profiles:</p><p>The Civil Service recruits using Success Profiles. This means for each role we advertise; we consider what the candidate will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.</p><p>A Success Profile is made up of 5 elements:</p><ul><li>behaviours - the actions and activities that people do which result in effective performance in a job</li><li>strengths - the things we do regularly, do well and that motivate us</li><li>ability - the aptitude or potential to perform to the required standard</li><li>experience - the knowledge or mastery of an activity or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it</li><li>technical - the demonstration of specific professional skills, knowledge or qualifications</li></ul><p>Not all the elements are relevant to every role, and will vary depending on the profession, level and type of role.</p><p> For this role the application process is:</p><p>1) Written application</p><ol><li>Changing and Improving 250 words</li><li>Statement of suitability against the essential/desirable skills- 750 words</li><li>CV</li></ol><p>If there are a high number of applications a long sift will be completed on the answer to the changing and improving behaviour question.</p><p>2) Interview</p><ol><li>10min presentation with supporting slides</li><li>2 behaviour questions- Leadership and Making effective decisions.</li><li>Strength based questions</li></ol><p><strong>Essential skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated expertise in personnel security and/or National Security Vetting.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Exceptional decision-making skills, with the ability to balance operational, strategic, and human factors in complex scenarios.</li><li>Experience leading or delivering a quality service with high throughput.</li><li>Proven leadership experience, including managing multi-disciplinary, nationally dispersed teams</li><li>Strong risk management capability, including assessing, mitigating, and communicating security risks effectively.</li><li>Excellent decision-making skills, with an ability to clearly articulate and justify your decisions.</li><li>Experience in implementing large scale change.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in developing and implementing overseas security policy and operational practices, including risk assessments for international travel.</li><li>Experience in developing and influencing security policy at departmental or cross-government level.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of insider risk assessment and mitigation.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of improving compliance with the Government Security Groups Personnel Security standards.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of how to reduce insider risks through personnel security measures such as aftercare and or security education and awareness.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £58,511, Ministry of Justice contributes £16,950 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13384?entityId=13384" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13384?entityId=13384</a>

Ministry of Justice

Personnel Security - National Security Vetting Lead (Ref: 13384)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>In this role you will be part of a Training Delivery Team, with a focus on delivering high quality training events (both online and in-person) - at workplace locations and on our open-access courses - covering employment law, good practice, and good line management skills.</p><p>It also involves business development work - following up on leads and dealing with online, Acas Helpline and Customer Service Team referrals to generate interest in our products and services.</p><p>There is a strong emphasis on building customer relations.</p><p>The Training Delivery Team members are supportive and share knowledge, skills and advice amongst each other - which is a real team strength. </p><p>You will collaborate in designing and adapting training materials for raising the standards of line manager skills in workplaces and meeting the needs of employers, employees, and their representatives.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accountable for delivering - either digitally (using platforms such as Zoom and Teams) or at various locations in the region - Acas open access courses, workplace training, chargeable and non-chargeable talks, and Acas Webinars.</li><li>To undertake business development activities, including identification and follow up of opportunities to raise Acas' profile and increase its reach and impact.</li><li>To self-manage effectively, including time, work priorities and administrative tasks - contributing to the overall strategy and planning of the Training Delivery Team.</li><li>Supporting and collaborating with the Product Development Team in creating training content material.</li><li>Ensuring that all contractual paperwork is completed for all chargeable work activity.</li><li>Systems Records - accountable for ensuring all relevant systems are updated with accurate data in a timely manner.</li><li>Supporting the wider Training Delivery Team by ensuring delegate feedback is captured appropriately.</li><li>To contribute to Acas’ operational and financial objectives by delivering appropriate training activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Who we are </strong></p><p><strong>Acas exists to make working life better for everyone in Britain. </strong>We are the experts in workplace matters, we’re impartial, so we’re not on anyone’s side.<strong> That means we’re working for everyone to help prevent, manage and resolve workplace issues.</strong></p><p>Acas helps employers and employees by providing information, advice, training, conciliation and other services that prevent, manage or resolve workplace problems.</p><p>Acas has been recognised for its<strong> Diversity and Inclusion in the </strong>workplace from the Employers Network for Equality and<strong> Inclusion awards </strong>– Disability Confident Highly Commended; Pay Gap award winner and Overall winner for public sector organisations. Acas is committed to providing services and developing policies which <strong>embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria: </strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Meeting the needs of a group of stakeholders, customers or trainees with demonstrated good outcomes (Lead).</strong></p></li><li><p>Seeking out and sharing experiences to develop knowledge of the team’s business area.</p></li><li><p>Identifying capability gaps for self and/or others.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring colleagues and/or stakeholders have a clear understanding of objectives, activities, and timeframes.</p></li><li><p>Involving a diverse range of colleagues and/or delivery partners (within and/or external to your immediate team/area of work) in developing suggestions for improvements.</p></li><li><p>Good communication skills (verbal and written).</p></li><li><p>Competent with using Zoom, MS Teams and PowerPoint.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong>:</p><ul><li>Understanding of Human Resource (HR) practices.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of employment relations and Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion.</li></ul><h4>Licences</h4>The post holder will be required to hold a full UK driving licence; exceptions to this requirement will be considered where Reasonable Adjustments are required. When applying, please select 'Similar equivalent held' on the online form and state in the box below if you believe this exception may apply to you.<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,547, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service contributes £10,587 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’re 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 any more?</strong></p><p>You’ll have access to a Lifestyle website, where you’ll be able to grab savings over a wide range of products from holidays to your weekly shop. </p><p>To find out more please 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 Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Please click on the 'Apply now' button.</p><p><strong>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:</strong></p><p>An evidence-based <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> and <strong>CV</strong> reflecting the essential Experience requirements as listed in the Job Description. Your CV should be no longer than 750 words and your statement of suitability (personal statement) should be no longer than 1250. <strong>Within the statement of suitability, please ensure the lead criteria is addressed first using no more that 250 words. </strong>The statement of suitability should avoid generalised assertions, instead including specific examples of achievements, explaining the degree of challenge, what you did and the outcomes.</p><p><strong>Please be advised that failure to follow the requested structure of the statement of suitability may result in your application being automatically rejected.</strong></p><p>A separate 250-word statement reflecting the desirable criteria.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> the CV is for reference only and will not be assessed.</p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the:</p><p><strong>Lead Criteria: Meeting the needs of a group of stakeholders, customers or trainees with demonstrated good outcomes.</strong></p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift of all the above requirements or progressed straight to assessment/interview.</p><p>If a large 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 and if we are able to invite you to an interview we will be in touch.</p><p><strong>Interview Details</strong></p><p>If you have successfully passed sift, you will be invited to an interview via MS Teams or Zoom which is likely to take place week commencing <strong>16 February 2026</strong>. The interview will be based on <strong>Experience </strong>and <strong>Strengths</strong>, you will also be required to deliver a <strong>Presentation</strong>. Details of the presentation subject will be given at interview stage - slides will be required as this will be used to assesses the essential criteria:</p><ul><li>'Competent with using Zoom, MS Teams and PowerPoint'.</li></ul><p>All essential Experience criteria will be assessed at interview.</p><p>A reserve list will be created for this position, this means that if you have passed the interview, but we couldn’t offer you this position, you’ll be on a reserve list for 12 months and may be considered for similar positions.</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>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>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need accessibility considerations to enter the building or interview room, for communications or adjustments for testing procedures.</li><li>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>.</li></ul><p><strong>Want to learn more about Civil Service recruitment?</strong> 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><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : HR Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NTgmdmVyaWZ5PTZjNjI3NWNkZWMyYWIwODEzMmEzYWM3NTgyNmZhNDZhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMTgzLTk0ZDkzNDJlMzYzMTY1NTU2ODdiZTBiM2M4NzYzODE2MzMxZjE4NjU=" target="_blank">Job Description - Training Delivery Officer Opens in new window</a> (docx, 36kB)

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

Training Delivery Officer

Asset Specialist Building Services

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>Greater Manchester Probation Service is seeking experienced qualified Probation Officers or existing Senior Probation Officers as candidates for multiple Senior Probation Officer positions. These management roles are open to individuals with the relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Positions are available across various Probation Delivery Units (PDUs) within the region. A merit list will be maintained for 12 months to fill any future vacancies that may arise.</p><p>Senior Probation Officers play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Operational Function within PDUs or Functional Teams. They are responsible for line managing Probation Practitioners and may work within specialised teams such as Public Protection, Courts, Interventions, and other bespoke units. The merit list will be used to offer positions as they become available within this period in the following locations:</p><ul><li>Bolton</li><li>Bury &amp; Rochdale</li><li>Manchester North</li><li>Manchester South</li><li>Oldham</li><li>Salford &amp; Trafford</li><li>Stockport &amp; Tameside</li><li>Wigan</li><li>GM Courts &amp; Enforcement: Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Stockport, Tameside</li><li>Prisons: HMP Manchester, HMP Buckley Hall, HMP Forest Bank, HMP Hindley</li><li>Interventions</li></ul><p>Successful candidates will be asked to indicate their preference for a PDU or Functional Team during the interview process, and these preferences will be considered when assigning candidates to vacancies.</p><p><strong>Overview of the job </strong></p><p>This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS). </p><p>The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit. </p><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area </p><p>to the required standard, and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence. </p><p>In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do. </p><p>The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.</p><p>If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required </p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties </strong></p><p>Senior Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below. </p><ul><li>To provide effective management and leadership to the team </li><li>To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards</li><li>To ensure that all team resources, including interventions, are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising the organisation’s strategic aims </li><li>To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the NPS’ contract with HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC) and local business plans as required </li><li>To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise LDU/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims </li><li>To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues </li><li>To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets </li><li>To contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback </li><li>To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery </li><li>To manage financial resources for your area of responsibility as required by your Head of Operational Function and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies. To authorise expenditure within financial limits </li><li>In accordance with the business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role </li><li>To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners </li><li>To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team </li><li>To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function. </li><li>Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes </li><li>Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies </li><li>To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS </li></ul><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.<br><br>Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:<br><br>•Diploma in Probation Studies,<br>•Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)<br>•CQSW (with Probation Option)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13595?entityId=13595" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13595?entityId=13595</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Senior Probation Officers - Greater Manchester (Ref: 13595)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The multi award-winning Open Innovation Team is a cross-government unit housed in DfE that works with experts to generate analysis and ideas for policy. </p><p>We operate like an in-house consultancy, working at pace across all areas of government policy, including health, growth, policing, justice, foreign policy, digital transformation and government innovation. </p><p>As a Policy Advisor, you will be a key member of the team, helping to deliver critical, relevant policy research projects, develop leads for new work, collaborate with our partners inside and outside government, and potentially leading some research projects as you develop in the role. </p><p>You will be expected to work independently and as part of a team to research a range of policy issues and topics. You will enjoy researching and analysing complex evidence and getting to grips with a wide range of policy issues. You will be flexible, creative and keen to help improve the day-to-day running of the team.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This is not your typical policy job, and it will be as demanding as it is rewarding. You will spend the majority of your time working with colleagues to scope and deliver projects that provide high-quality analysis and advice to our policy customers across government. </p><p>The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of researching new topics, synthesising complex information, working with external experts, and coming up with insightful and practical policy advice for the teams we work with. </p><p>In addition to delivering policy projects, you will help manage relationships with our partners, deliver training, workshops, and presentations, raise our profile and develop leads for new business. </p><p>You may lead on research projects and project manage other members of staff as you develop in the role. There will also be opportunities to contribute proactively to developing and testing ideas for new types of products and services that apply expert insights to policy problems. </p><p>Successful applicants are likely to be good all-rounders with particularly strong research, analytical, and communication skills. You will also be able to manage multiple priorities while delivering to high standards and meeting tight deadlines. You will be keen to contribute to a positive, supportive working environment in which we work together to achieve shared goals.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Research and analysis: </strong>Working on research projects, reviewing different types of evidence, and producing clear analysis and recommendations to meet deadlines.</li><li><strong>Working in teams and managing your workload: </strong>Taking responsibility for your work across multiple projects, managing your time effectively, collaborating well with colleagues at all levels, and contributing to a positive team environment.</li><li><strong>Delivering a great service for clients: </strong>Providing good service to the people you work with - this could include delivering training sessions, running workshops, building good working relationships, or consistently providing professional support to clients or colleagues.</li><li><strong>Building connections and spotting opportunities: </strong>Representing the team's work to others, developing professional relationships, and identifying opportunities for new collaborations or projects.</li><li><strong>Supporting diversity and inclusion: </strong>Actively supporting people from different backgrounds to succeed and work well together in your team or organisation.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £42,806, Department for Education contributes £12,400 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>Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Department’s transfer / promotion policies.</p><p>As a member of the DfE, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK.</p><p>You will have 25 days leave, increasing by 1 day every year to a maximum of 30 days after five years’ service. In addition, all staff receive the King’s Birthday privilege holiday and 8 days’ bank and public holidays.</p><p>We offer flexible working arrangements, such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.</p><p>Most DfE employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending at least 60% of their time in an office or work setting. Changes to these working arrangements are available in exceptional circumstances but must be agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the role. </p><p>Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DfE, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered.</p><p>As an organisation, which exists to support education and lifelong learning, we offer our staff excellent professional development opportunities.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Step 1: Application</strong></p><p>At this stage, we will assess Experience. Candidates will be sifted through their CV and a personal statement.</p><p>Your personal statement should be no longer than 750 words and demonstrate how your experience meets the essential criteria of the role (listed in the person specification section above).</p><p>The sift will be restricted to just assessing personal statements in the event of a large volume of applications.</p><p>More guidance on personal statements can be found here –<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service/about/recruitment?_ga=2.77416149.1986383141.1624534526-27518074.1618816106" target="_blank"> completing your application</a>.</p><p><strong>Step 2: Interview</strong></p><p>If successful at sift, candidates will be assessed via interview, also on the basis of Experience. Interview questions will be based on the essential criteria (listed in the person specification section above).</p><p>Candidates invited to interview will also need to prepare a short presentation. The presentation brief will be sent with the invitation to interview.</p><p>For more information on the selection process, including guidance on how to write a personal statement, answer behaviour and strength-based interview questions, and the STAR approach click here: <a href="https://educationgovuk-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/steven_king_education_gov_uk/ETgwU1po2mdEk0sX9gkxvWABemLPFeIvRukyAoRlyaUrFw?e=prneyW" target="_blank">Top tips for acing the application</a>.</p><p>Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Other Information</strong></p><p>Interviews may be via Microsoft teams or face to face; the vacancy manager will confirm prior to the Interview. </p><p>In your application, please don’t include personal information that identifies you. </p><p>This means we can recruit based on your knowledge and skills, and not background, gender or ethnicity - it's called <a href="https://civilservice.blog.gov.uk/2015/12/01/name-blind-recruitment-responding-to-your-comments/" target="_blank">name blind recruitment (opens in a new window).</a></p><p>Please ensure that you remove from your application, all references to your: </p><ul><li>name/title </li></ul><ul><li>educational institutions </li></ul><ul><li>age </li></ul><ul><li>gender </li></ul><ul><li>email address </li></ul><ul><li>postal address </li></ul><ul><li>phone number </li></ul><ul><li>nationality/immigration status </li></ul><p>We reserve the right to raise the minimum pass mark in the event of a high volume or strong field of candidates. </p><p>Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location options provided and not from overseas. </p><p>The government is committed to supporting apprenticeships, enabling people to learn and progress in a role whilst earning. We want to monitor the number of people who have completed apprenticeships who are now applying to progress further in their career and are asking this question to all candidates, on all vacancies. You will be asked a question as part of the application process about any previous apprenticeships you have completed. Your response to this question will not affect your application and it is not a requirement of the role to have completed a previous apprenticeship. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out. </p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Department of Education of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-Employment.Checks.DFE@education.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-Employment.Checks.DFE@education.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>Department for Education do not cover the cost of travel to your interview/assessment unless otherwise stated. </p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. </p><p>Candidates will be posted in merit order based upon location preference. Where more than one location is advertised you will be asked to state your preferred location. </p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. </p><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. </p><p><strong>Terms and conditions of candidates transferring from ALBs and NDPBs</strong></p><p>Bodies that are not accredited by the Civil Service Commission and are not able to advertise at Across Government on Civil Service jobs will be treated as external new starters and will come into DfE on modernised terms and conditions with a salary at the band minimum. </p><p>Bodies that are accredited by the Civil Service Commission but do not have civil service status will be offered modernised terms and will not have continuous service recognised for leave or sickness benefits. Salaries should be offered at band minimum, but there is some flexibility where this would cause a detriment to the individual. </p><p>Bodies that are accredited by the Civil Service Commission and do have Civil Service status will be treated as OGD transfers. Staff appointed on lateral transfer will move on to pre-modernised DfE terms (unless they were on modernised terms in their previous organisation). Staff appointed on promotion will move on to modernised DfE terms. Staff will transfer over on their existing salary (on lateral transfer) and any pay above the DfE pay band maximum will be paid as a mark time allowance. Staff moving on promotion will have their salaries calculated using the principles set out in the attached OGD transfer supplementary information. </p><p><strong>Reasonable adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Department of Education via <a href="mailto:centralrecruitment.operations@education.gov.uk" target="_blank">centralrecruitment.operations@education.gov.uk</a> soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p>Please refer to the attached ‘Reasonable Adjustments Guide 05_2025 – accessible version’ at the bottom of the advert, for further information. </p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to Department for Education (DfE) will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming 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><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 : Ben Taylor</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ben.taylor@openinnovation.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ben.taylor@openinnovation.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Centralrecruitment.operations@education.gov.uk" target="_blank">Centralrecruitment.operations@education.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Department for Education’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned via <a href="mailto:CentralRecruitment.Operations@education.gov.uk" target="_blank">CentralRecruitment.Operations@education.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">web pages</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MTkmdmVyaWZ5PWUzMmFkZTkyMmEzNTE1YmRlNDgwNjNkODZjZWZjM2ExJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDc4LTIwZDg3NDBjNmY2NzRiMmQwMjQ0MDI4YWZhYjk5ZmFmNGMxOWMwYjA=" target="_blank">DFE Terms &amp; Conditions - accessible version Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 215kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MjAmdmVyaWZ5PTcxMWVkMjAwMDg0MzNmZThkZTEzMjk2MzFkMGNhNWNmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDc4LTIwZDg3NDBjNmY2NzRiMmQwMjQ0MDI4YWZhYjk5ZmFmNGMxOWMwYjA=" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments guide 05_2025 - accessible version Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 723kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MjEmdmVyaWZ5PTE3MmEwMDYzOTE1N2NiNzM3MzE2YmQ0ZTNlNmMyODRiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDc4LTIwZDg3NDBjNmY2NzRiMmQwMjQ0MDI4YWZhYjk5ZmFmNGMxOWMwYjA=" target="_blank">OGD Transfer Supplementary information - accessible version Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 327kB)

Department for Education

Open Innovation Team Policy Advisor

Senior Enterprise Architect (Data Analytics)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and influential D&amp;I Lead to drive forward our approach to diversity and inclusion within Acas. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and are looking for someone who can work at pace to deliver impact.</p><p>You will develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across Acas, Trade Unions and staff networks. Using your expertise in equality legislation and policy, you will translate complex requirements and ambitions into practical actions, ensuring Acas meets its statutory obligations under the public sector equality duties.</p><p>You will oversee multiple project streams, coaching and supporting others to improve our diversity and inclusion practice at Acas. You will be confident in analysing data to identify trends, developing new areas of work in line with our strategy, and lead initiatives that build awareness, capability and cultural change across the organisation. You will provide professional advice and guidance to senior leaders and colleagues.</p><p>You will lead on the D&amp;I work in Acas, including reporting on the Public Sector Equality Duty Objectives, Equality Report, Gender, Ethnicity and Disability pay gaps. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with demonstrable experience of writing blogs, reports, and giving presentations to a range of stakeholders, including Executive Board and Council.</p><p>You will have excellent people management skills and be confident at working with stakeholders across Acas, from senior leaders to network attendees. You will directly line manage one person and work with many others, including our networks co-chairs and fair treatment contacts.</p><p>This is a diverse role for an experienced diversity and inclusion professional who is passionate about making a difference in an organisation leading on best practice. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence our approach and lead initiatives that have a lasting impact on how we support our people and deliver our services. It’s a busy yet rewarding position that offers variety, visibility and the chance to work collaboratively across the organisation and beyond to create a truly inclusive and supportive culture.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li>Offer strategic leadership and direction, working across multiple workstreams including the D&amp;I Plan and our Public Sector Equality Duty objectives in partnership with key stakeholders, to reach agreed success measures and metrics.</li><li>Undertake MI data and analytics across key people activity to guide, identify, measure and report on a range of inclusion measures, including the data, evidence and the narrative for the Annual Equality Report; working with stakeholders to gather evidence, design interventions and publish the report.</li><li>Provide coaching, support, guidance and leadership to Acas’ internal employee networks, and Fair Treatment Contacts, ensuring activity is supportive of Acas’s wider goals and creates meaningful change.</li><li>Provide expert inclusion specialist support / advice for Acas around casework/workplace adjustments and ensuring legislative requirements are being met, integrating inclusion into HR Practices.</li><li>Working with other stakeholders, lead on D&amp;I communication in Acas with a clear communication plan raising awareness through regular articles and events and leading on the programme for National Inclusion Week 2025.</li><li>Responsible for line management of a Diversity Officer and leading volunteers.</li></ul><p><strong>Who we are </strong></p><p><strong>Acas exists to make working life better for everyone in Britain. </strong>We are the experts in workplace matters, we’re impartial, so we’re not on anyone’s side.<strong> That means we’re working for everyone to help prevent, manage and resolve workplace issues.</strong></p><p>Acas helps employers and employees by providing information, advice, training, conciliation and other services that prevent, manage or resolve workplace problems.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pD7f-gurpg4?si=ARIKnPLY8d8c7g2W" target="_blank">Acas: Britain’s Workplace Experts</a></p><p>Acas has been recognised for its<strong> Diversity and Inclusion in the </strong>workplace from the Employers Network for Equality and<strong> Inclusion awards </strong>– Disability Confident Highly Commended; Pay Gap award winner and Overall winner for public sector organisations. Acas is committed to providing services and developing policies which <strong>embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria: </strong></p><ul><li>An excellent knowledge of diversity and inclusion, including the intersectionality of diversity streams, the Equality Act 2010 and how to apply it.</li></ul><p>The following Technical Essential Criteria will be assessed at interview only:</p><ul><li>An understanding of how to interpret data to make decisions.</li><li>Excellent writing and communication skills able to adapt for a variety of stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Demonstratable experience of leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation and communication of D&amp;I programmes of work, directly relating to business objectives and strategy, including reporting to Executive Boards/Exco (Lead).</strong></li><li><strong>Experience of using management information systems to extract, interpret and evaluate data, identifying emerging trends, understanding barriers and tracking interventions which support EDI outcomes, evidencing need and impact (Lead).</strong></li><li>Evidence of strong organisational and planning skills, overseeing multiple workstreams and delivering at pace.</li><li>Line management and leadership experience and experience of managing volunteers and influencing upwards.</li><li>Experience of drafting and advising on D&amp;I policies, writing reports and preparing briefs and comms for senior leaders.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills and strong presentation skills, with the ability to tailor information to diverse audiences and share information in a clear way to motivate and engage colleagues.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborative - good interpersonal skills and evidence of forging relationships across a range of business areas, professions, cross government or external networks to deliver outcomes.</li><li>Resilient and adaptable - flexible and willing to embrace change, seeking to continually develop and bringing a growth mindset into your delivery and relationships.</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience. Please briefly outline your relevant experience in your application form when answering the qualification question.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,750, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service contributes £13,543 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’re 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 any more?</strong></p><p>You’ll have access to a Lifestyle website, where you’ll be able to grab savings over a wide range of products from holidays to your weekly shop. </p><p>To find out more please check out - <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/about-us/working-for-acas" target="_blank">Working for Acas</a><a href></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>How to apply</strong></p><p>Please click on the 'Apply now' button.</p><p><strong>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:</strong></p><p>A <strong>CV</strong>, this will be for information purposes only and will not be scored.</p><p>An evidence-based <strong>Statement of Suitability </strong>reflecting the essential and desirable Experience and Technical requirements as listed in the Job Description. Your statement of suitability should be no longer than 1,250 words. It should avoid generalised assertions, instead including specific examples of achievements, explaining the degree of challenge, what you did and the outcomes.</p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the: </p><p><strong>Lead Criteria: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Demonstratable experience of leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation and communication of D&amp;I programmes of work, directly relating to business objectives and strategy, including reporting to Executive Boards/Exco.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>And</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience of using management information systems to extract, interpret and evaluate data, identifying emerging trends, understanding barriers and tracking interventions which support EDI outcomes, evidencing need and impact.</strong></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 assessment/interview.</p><p>If a large 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 Details</strong></p><p>If you have successfully passed sift, you will be invited to an interview via MS Teams which is likely to take place the week commencing <strong>9 February 2026</strong>. The interview will be a <strong>Behaviour </strong>and <strong>Technical </strong>interview and will also include a <strong>written Technical exercise</strong>.</p><p>The Behaviours which will be assessed at interview are:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><p>The Technical Criteria which will be assessed at interview will be:</p><ul><li>An excellent knowledge of diversity and inclusion, including the intersectionality of diversity streams, the Equality Act 2010 and how to apply it.</li><li>An understanding of how to interpret data to make decisions (via a written assessment).</li><li>Excellent writing and communication skills able to adapt for a variety of stakeholders (via a written assessment).</li></ul><p>A reserve list will be created for this position, this means that if you have passed the interview, but we couldn’t offer you this position, you’ll be on a reserve list for 12 months and may be considered for similar positions.</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>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>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need accessibility considerations to enter the building or interview room, for communications or adjustments for testing procedures.</li><li>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>.</li></ul><p><strong>Want to learn more about Civil Service recruitment?</strong> 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><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 : HR Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : N/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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczOTQmdmVyaWZ5PWVmMDZlZGY2YTUzZDJmM2FmMTJhYzFjYTEzYzI0NDI3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzNDM1LWZlYWQ3ZGIzYjkyNzZkYmU5OTgzMTY3NTgzYmQwYmFjNzA2NjUwNWI=" target="_blank">Job Description - Diversity and Inclusion Lead Opens in new window</a> (docx, 41kB)

Diversity and Inclusion Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Please note this role requires you to pass </strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc" target="_blank"><strong>Security Check</strong></a><strong> clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'</strong></p><p>Are you a seasoned infrastructure engineer with a strong focus on Identity security? </p><p>Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and evolution are constant? </p><p>Excited to work at the forefront of digital identity? </p><p>If so , join us in delivering one of the largest identity infrastructure deployments, powered by cutting edge technologies and innovative product development. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering advanced Identity and Digital Encryption services to DWP ( Department for Work and Pensions ) users. </p><p>We’re looking for outstanding Infrastructure Engineers who have a working knowledge background in IAM and Digital Encryption technologies. </p><p>Please note: This role includes participation in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support. This will be on a week on week off basis arranged with the other engineers within the team.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As an Infrastructure Engineer you will:</p><ul><li>Implement and support enterprise identity platforms, including Active Directory, Entra ID, and federated authentication services. </li><li>Manage and optimise identity and access technologies such as SSO, MFA, PAM, PIM, IAM, and PKI/Secrets management systems. </li><li>Ensure secure authentication and authorisation across users, devices, and services. Working level technical knowledge of authentication protocols (e.g., Kerberos, SAML, OAuth2, OIDC), and experience working in secure, enterprise-scale environments.</li><li>Maintain certificate lifecycle management and oversee encryption key and secrets management. </li><li>Integrate identity services with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). </li><li>Automate identity operations using PowerShell, REST APIs, and infrastructure-as-code tools. </li><li>Support the delivery of a new Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) capability. </li><li>Contribute to the design and implementation of governance controls, policy enforcement, and access reviews. </li><li>Strengthen compliance and reduce organisational risk through effective identity governance. </li><li>You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver identity solutions that align with security policies and business needs. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below:</p><ul><li>Experience of working with Active Directory, Entra ID, MFA technologies. </li><li>Experience and knowledge of onboarding applications to Entra ID eg. Enterprise Applications. </li><li>Practical experience and knowledge in scripting languages for automation eg. PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI. </li><li>Experience of implementing and working with Privileged Access Management systems and RBAC eg. Azure Privileged Identity (PIM) Management or CyberArk PAM. </li><li>Knowledge and experience of working with Secrets Management. </li><li>Proven ability to operate effectively within complex environments, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and managing relationships with multiple suppliers. </li></ul><p>If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Richard.Hanley@dwp.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Hanley@dwp.gov.uk</a></p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:</p><ul><li>Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.</li><li>Generous annual leave – at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.</li><li>Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.</li><li>Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join <a href="https://www.hassra.org.uk/content-hassraorguk-about-hassra" target="_blank">HASSRA</a> a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).</li><li>Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service.</li><li>Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.</li><li>An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.</li></ul><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.</p><p>If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 60% of your contracted working hours from your DWP office.</p><p>If you have a disability, caring responsibilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet the minimum office attendance requirement, please discuss this with us using the contact details in this advert.</p><p><strong>Salary Information</strong></p><p>Pay for this role is from £44,447 to £52,442. </p><p>The maximum salary for the grade is £46,547, however a Digital Allowance of up to £5,895 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. </p><p>Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Stage 1: Application</strong><br><br>Your application will consist of three parts: <br><br>1. A Personal Details application form. <br><br>2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed based on the essential criteria.</p><p>3. Personal statement - up to 1250 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person specification.</p><p>Ensure that all examples provided in your statement are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. If you choose to use gen-AI to support your statement, you must follow the guidelines outlined in the <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank"><strong>Artificial intelligence and recruitment guide.</strong></a></p><p>The sift panel will use the information in your employment history and personal statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge against the essential criteria.</p><p>You will be provided with one combined overall assessment score for both your CV and Personal Statement.</p><p>For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">Applying for jobs at DWP Digital.</a></p><p><strong>Important Information</strong></p><ul><li>You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form.</li><li>Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered.</li><li><strong>If your employment history/personal statement contains any personal details your application will be withdrawn.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><p>If you’re successful at sift stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed in the <strong>essential criteria</strong>.</p><p>Interviews will take place from Mid February 2026. Interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Other information:</strong></p><p>If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards.</p><p>All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. </p><p>For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.</p><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirement</strong></p><p>You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.</p><p>Applicants for this post <strong>must</strong> have lived in the UK for 5 years or more during their lifetime for DWP to accept National Security Vetting applications at the Security Check (SC) level. Requests to apply for SC will always be supported where people have lived in the UK for the <strong>last</strong> 5 years but will be subject to a pre-assessment if they have lived outside the UK during this period. </p><p>For further information on National Security Vetting please <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">visit the Demystifying Vetting website</a>.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.</p><p>We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.</p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</strong></a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</p><p>Complete the “Reasonable Adjustments” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</p><p>For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">How we recruit page.</a></p><p>Find out more about <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-department-for-work-and-pensions/" target="_blank">Working for DWP</a></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location.</p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Richard Hanley</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Richard.Hanley@dwp.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Hanley@dwp.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNjkmdmVyaWZ5PWFiNmYyYWZlNzc4MzBlYzg3OTQ3MWY5OTE5ZTk5OTFh" target="_blank">DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 17kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNzAmdmVyaWZ5PWY4ZDRkYjdjOThkZjU2MjFmZGQ3M2YyMDFjYmFiZGI4" target="_blank">Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 635kB)

Infrastructure Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are looking for a high energy and creative leader to design and deliver a transformation programme that will strengthen MHCLG's approach to emergency resilience through accelerating uptake of digital, data and Al. This is an exciting time to work in resilience, with an increasingly complex risk environment and opportunities to drive forward a programme of local resilience reform set out in the UK Resilience Action Plan. </p><p>You will join the Resilience and Recovery Directorate (RED) which supports local partners and MHCLG in planning for, responding to and recovering from emergencies, providing a critical link between central government and local partners supporting communities on the ground. </p><p>Our processes, ways of working and systems are in need of innovation so that we are better leveraging modern technology. You will join at the start of this transformation journey – having freedom to identify the greatest opportunities to deliver value and then design and oversee the delivery of these strands of work. We anticipate delivery will be done in partnership with internal digital and AI teams, with a hybrid approach by working with suppliers too. </p><p>You will work closely with colleagues across RED and MHCLG, the Cabinet Office and other central government departments, England's 38 Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) and multi- agency partnerships to develop solutions to shared challenges. </p><p>In addition, you will learn how to support emergency response, and be expected to be deployed to do so when needed and contribute to RED's '24/7' monitoring for breaking emergencies. </p><p>We will organise two informational sessions to share more about this role. Please contact Junaid Bobat to join these sessions.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Head of Transformation for Emergencies, you’ll: </p><ul><li>Lead the design and delivery of a transformation programme focused on expanding the use of digital tools, modern data practices, and responsible Al</li><li>Be responsible for building the capability and knowledge of the RED directorate in Agile and User-Centred Design principles and embedding this into our processes and ways of working</li><li>Provide excellent line management for at least 3 staff members and leadership for a digital, data and Al unit, building a high-performing delivery culture</li><li>Build strong collaborative relationships with digital, data, AI and analytical operational specialists to support RED's transformation journey</li><li>Work with MHCLG's commercial function as needed to source capabilities and manage suppliers to support delivery</li><li>Be responsible for the development of the programme business case to secure investment, and manage the budget to deliver the required work</li><li>Establish and maintain strong partnerships with the Cabinet Office, Local Resilience Forums and other stakeholders to enable secure and effective data sharin</li><li>Establish and oversee programme governance, ensuring delivery, risks and interdependencies are managed effectively; define and track benefits and outcomes</li><li>Monitor and report on progress, outcomes and impact to MHCLG senior leadership, including through MHCLG's Resilience Board; This will include confidently explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences</li><li>Ensure compliance with data protection, security and ethical standards throughout the programme; championing responsible Al</li><li>Play your part in emergency response when needed and contribute to RED's 24/7 monitoring for emergencies (approximately 8 weeks 'on call' at evenings/weekends per year). Training will be provided and additional compensation is available for any evening/weekend working required</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As the Head of Transformation for emergencies, you’ll have: </p><ul><li>Proven experience in leading complex Agile transformation programmes which involve digital tools, data, or Al to successful outcomes in multi-stakeholder environments</li><li>Hands on experience in leading digital programme delivery, including commercial, financial, governance and risk management, managing multiple workstreams in an evolving context</li><li>The ability to understand customer and user needs and develop appropriate, pragmatic, and evidence-based solutions</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear, accessible language for non-specialists and to move from agreement to action</li><li>The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders to enable and support change</li><li>Commitment to open and collaborative ways of working and continuous improvement, including agile delivery and user-centred design</li><li>Familiarity with modern data and Al practices (e.g., data governance, machine learning operations) and knowledge of data sharing principles, security, and ethical considerations in a public sector context</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £66,620, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £19,299 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Selection process details</strong></p><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong></p><p>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Technical, </strong><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong>, </strong><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information. </p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link. </p><p><strong>Important: </strong>Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading. </p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page referencing how you meet the essential criteria set out in the job description. Please cover all of the criteria.</p><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors.</p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Changing and Improving, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, Developing Self and Others</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> You will be assessed as per the essential skills and criteria in the job description – This role aligns with Programme Delivery Manager in the Digital and Data framework</li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to prepare a 5-minute presentation, further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><p></p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026.</p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 16th February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.</p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a>.</p><ul><li>Applying</li><li>Sifting</li><li>Interview</li><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback</li><li>Reserve List</li><li>Near Miss</li><li>Civil Service Grades</li><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer</li><li>Reasonable Adjustments</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><br><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements</li><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements</li><li>Right to Work</li><li>Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles</li><li>CV Declaration</li><li>Sponsorships</li><li>Salary and Grade</li><li>Existing Civil Servants</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li><li>Location and Flexible Working</li><li>Fixed Term Contracts</li><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li><li>Appeals and Complaints</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> +</strong><strong>SC </strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Junaid Bobat</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Junaid.Bobat@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Junaid.Bobat@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc4NTQmdmVyaWZ5PWQwNTlmNGQ1Nzc3ZGU3NWY3NjFiZGY1YmVkZTZlYjczJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NDUxODI0LTJlZWIyNDFjODA4OWRjY2EzYWRjYTkyNzhjZDZiOGFmMjg5ODE2NmI=" target="_blank">1a. 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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Head of Transformation for Emergencies

Government Digital Service

Mid and Senior Developer

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Supply Chains Manager

Business Analyst – Organisation Development and Workforce

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Radiological & Nuclear (RN) Recovery Policy Advisor

Home Office

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you a natural communicator with the ability to tailor your communication approach to suit your audience? Are you able to build strong relationships that will enable you to influence and challenge at all levels?</p><p>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Finance Advisor to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and we'd love to hear from you!</p><p>Strategic Finance Remediation is a small, high-performing team within the Buildings Fire and Resilience Group, leading one of the government’s most critical programmes: fixing unsafe cladding and making homes safe for thousands of residents. Our team embeds strong financial management across the remediation portfolio, enabling effective long-term planning and ensuring decisions are robust and evidence-based.</p><p>We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us to help us deliver a multi-billion pound portfolio that truly impacts lives. This is not a conventional finance role, you will need to combine numerical expertise with strong written and communication skills, and thrive in a fast moving, ambiguous environment. Some tasks are structured, but many are not, so agility is important, as often you will be pivoting between tasks such as management reporting, drafting ministerial papers, and engaging with key stakeholders such as HM Treasury and Homes England. Energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work at pace to help resolve real world issues are just as important as technical ability. You will join and be supported by a small, friendly, and collaborative team that works closely together to deliver results. This role reports directly to the Head of Strategic Finance.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Strategic Finance Advisor your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Consolidate a range of financial datasets to produce both in-year and multi-year insights at portfolio level. Utilising this data to prepare reports and narrative for relevant Boards, delivering timely insights that articulate the financial narrative and support informed decision making.</li><li>Contribute to robust financial forecasting and commitment planning at portfolio level, ensuring projections align with departmental budget priorities and fiscal rules.</li><li>Manage ad hoc financial returns, including quarterly Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) returns to National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).</li><li>Champion continuous improvement in financial management by designing efficient reporting processes and driving the consolidation of budgets and business planning at the portfolio level.</li><li>Prepare high quality briefings for senior leaders and Ministers, supporting strategic finance discussions and decisions.</li><li>Lead responses to ad hoc enquiries, including Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests, delivering timely and accurate solutions.</li><li>Provide strategic finance expertise into key projects within the portfolio to ensure decisions are financially sound and adhere to robust governance standards. For example supporting the development and refresh of key remediation business cases, including the Remediation Full Business Case as required, maintaining alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards.</li><li>Build strong collaborative relationships across the remediation portfolio working closely with delivery teams, strategy, performance, policy, and finance colleagues to drive alignment and support business objectives.</li><li>Maintain a comprehensive team directory, ensuring accuracy and a clear audit trail of key financial figures for transparency and accountability.</li><li>Provide flexible support across the strategic finance team, deputising for colleagues as required and covering absences. Take ownership of ad hoc duties within the wider team to ensure continuity and delivery of priorities.</li></ul><p><br><br></p><h4>Person specification</h4><br><ul><li>Interest in Strategic Finance - Have a strong interest in strategic financial management.</li><li>Strategic Advisory Experience – Proven ability to provide high-level advice and analysis on financial impact, performance, and risk to senior stakeholders. Able to act as a critical friend, constructively challenging financial management and delivery where appropriate.</li><li>Numerical and Analytical Skills – Highly numerate with experience in interpreting and presenting complex financial data clearly and effectively and tailored to different audiences.</li><li>Excellent Communication Skills – Strong written and verbal skills, capable of producing clear, impactful briefings and reports for Ministers and senior officials, and contributing key messages across a range of materials for diverse audiences.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders, using diplomacy, problem solving, and a proactive “can-do” approach.</li><li>Independent and Proactive Working – Able to work confidently and passionately on high profile areas, ensuring timely and high quality delivery of outputs.</li><li>Adaptability and Resilience – Comfortable working at pace, managing competing priorities and shifting deliverables in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Motivation and Learning Agility – Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly. Embraces new technologies, including AI enabled tools, to enhance communication, collaboration, and insight generation across teams.</li></ul><br><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,890, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,135 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><br><p>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information. </p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link. </p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading. </p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p>Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page </p><p>In your CV and covering letter, please include: <br>a. why you are interested in the role; <br>b. how you meet the essential skills and experience required </p><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Seeing The Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to prepare a written exercise - further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 02/02. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 16/02 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p></p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></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 : Claire Shakespeare</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Claire.shakespeare@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.shakespeare@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br>

Strategic Finance Advisor

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>About us </p><p>The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. We do this in three ways. </p><p>Firstly, we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly. </p><p>Secondly, we open international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements. </p><p>Finally, we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal-making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow. </p><p>The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission. The team have been nominated four times in a row for ‘Best Public Sector Employer’ at the <a href="https://www.womenintechemployerawards.co.uk/shortlist-2024" target="_blank">Women in Tech awards</a> and won the award in 2025! </p><p>About the role </p><p>Ready to break out of environments where cyber is an afterthought? Join DBT and help mature a security capability in a department that values expertise, moves quickly, and gives you the autonomy to drive meaningful change. This is a place where your skills won’t be sidelined, they’ll set the direction.</p><p>As part of DBT’s Cyber Security team, you will lead delivery of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance within the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) function. Reporting to the Head of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance you will work with colleagues across Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT), and the wider Government Security Profession across government. </p><p>The GRC team plays a critical role in establishing governance, managing cyber risk, and maintaining system security assurance. They also deliver GovAssure, security training and user education, maintain security policy, set compliance standards, and manage the delivery of cyber audits. Consequently, this role requires strong leadership and acumen across cyber security and corporate disciplines to actively shape governance practices and provide expert advice to inform senior decision-makers. </p><p>You will lead and support the uplift of organisational cyber posture within a broad remit, providing strong opportunity for personal development through empowerment to deliver within a growing government department. Indeed, in DBT we prioritise the wellbeing and careers of our Cyber professionals, with access to industry recognised training and civil service development pathways.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Main responsibilities </p><p>The post holder will be responsible for delivery across multiple areas within a complex cyber security portfolio. Experience across as many of the below as possible is desirable:</p><ul><li>Risk Management: Undertake and lead complex cyber risk assessments, including, where applicable, tailored threat analysis, supply chain risk assessment, and compliance with legislation, regulation and policy.</li><li>Supplier Assurance and standards: Integrate assurance approaches to provide confidence that organisational security needs are met, aligning with UK Government standards such as the Government Security Policy Framework, ISO 27001, and NCSC Cyber Governance Code of Practice.</li><li>Digital Programmes: Provide cyber expertise and lead cyber delivery of key digital programmes of work across the organisation, ensuring all works are conducted cognizant of risk and in compliance with governmental standards and best practice.</li><li>Security Audits: Lead cyber audit activities, compliance reviews and penetration tests, including GovAssure and Secure by Design, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement mitigations through the programme lifecycle.</li><li>User Education: lead the strategic delivery of cyber security education and awareness across the organisation, developing auditable datasets that identify key areas for improvement and evidence knowledge uplift iteratively.</li><li>Policy and Strategy: Champion and develop strategies, security policies, standards and procedures across the cyber governance, risk and compliance portfolio ensuring they remain responsive to evolving threats and business requirements.</li><li>Third Party engagement: Support arm's length bodies and partner organisations to uplift their cyber security posture, standardising and sharing knowledge to align with departmental approaches, governmental standards and best practice wherever possible.</li><li>Provide Expert Advice: Offer specialist cyber security and data protection guidance to risk owners and stakeholders, enabling informed, risk-based decisions.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, to enhance organisational cyber security capability.</li><li>Promote Best Practice: Act as an advocate for cyber security best practice within DBT and across government, engaging with peers in the public sector and industry.</li></ul><p>If you have some, but not all of the above, we would like to hear from you!</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p> Skills and experience </p><p>It is essential that you have: </p><ul><li>Proven experience in cyber security governance, risk, and compliance within complex or regulated environments. ( LEAD)</li><li>Demonstrable experience across cyber security or technology, evidenced through qualifications (e.g. undergraduate/master’s degree), relevant industry experience in positions such as systems, development, computer forensics, networking etc. </li><li>Excellent communication skills, with experience distilling complex issues and translating technical matters and cyber risks into clear briefings for senior stakeholders and deliverables for wider business. </li><li>Experience leading cyber security risk and assurance activities, collaborating with audit, legal, and compliance teams. </li><li>Experience leading and delivering large programmes across multiple teams and stakeholders. </li></ul><p>It is desirable that you have: </p><ul><li> Demonstrable experience delivering GovAssure and/or Secure by Design. </li><li>Experience delivering user education informed by data, using diverse engagement methods. </li><li>Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC or an interest to work towards.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Information risk assessment and risk management</li><li>applied security capability</li><li>protective security</li><li>threat understanding</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £62,534, Department for Business and Trade contributes £18,116 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>Benefits </p><p>If you join us, you will get: </p><ul><li>learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>a flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours </li><li>a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% </li><li>annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with service</li><li>three paid volunteering days a year</li><li>an employee benefits programme including cycle to work</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p> At the <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2020/10/05/what-does-a-good-interview-look-like/" target="_blank">interview stage</a> for this role, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant Technical Skills and Behaviours from the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> framework. These are role specific and in line with the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-security-profession-career-framework" target="_blank">Government Security Profession Career Framework</a>. </p><p>You will also be asked to present a technical case study on a related topic, to be confirmed prior to interview.</p><p>Technical Skills </p><ul><li>Information risk assessment and risk management</li><li>applied security capability</li><li>protective security</li><li>threat understanding</li></ul><p>Behaviours </p><ul><li>Changing and improving</li><li>Making effective decisions</li><li>Communicating and influencing</li><li>Seeing the big picture</li></ul><p>How to apply </p><p>As part of the <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2022/10/20/the-civil-service-recruitment-process-explained-part-1/" target="_blank">application process</a> you will be asked to upload a two-page CV and complete a 1250 personal statement outlining how you meet the essential skills and experience listed above. You can use bullet points and subheadings if you prefer. </p><p>Sift will be from week commencing 2nd February</p><p>Interviews will be from week commencing 16th February</p><p>Please note these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. </p><p>If there is a high volume of applications, we will sift looking at your Lead criteria Proven experience in cyber security governance, risk, and compliance within complex or regulated environments. - only. You may then be progressed to full sift or straight to interview. </p><p>How we offer </p><p>Offers will be made in merit order based on location preferences. If you pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring you will be held on a 12-month reserve list in case a role becomes available. If you are judged a near miss at interview, you may be offered a post at the grade below the one you applied for. </p><p>This role requires <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc" target="_blank">SC clearance</a>. DBT’s requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being rejected and your offer will be withdrawn. </p><p>Checks will also be made against: </p><ul><li>departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)</li><li>UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records</li><li>your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency</li><li>security services record</li><li>location details</li></ul><p>More about us </p><p>This role can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. If you are based in London, you will receive London weighting. DBT employees work in a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in the office on average. Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DBT, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered. </p><p>You can find out more about our office locations, how we calculate salaries, our diversity statement and reasonable adjustments, the Recruitment Principles, the Civil Service code and our complaints procedure in the candidate pack attached to this advert. </p><p>Find out more about life at DBT, our benefits and meet the team by watching our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2PJ26zIZwk" target="_blank">video</a> or reading <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank">our blog!</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.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 : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</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 <a href="mailto:Resourcing@trade.gov.uk" target="_blank">contact DBT by email at Resourcing@trade.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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc4MzEmdmVyaWZ5PTQ0MzY2ZjgwYTc3ODVjZDk1ZmNhMGFiY2I0MzMxOTgwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NDUxNzAwLWZiN2U2ZDUzOGFiYjU3ZTU3YzVlMmEzY2Q1Nzg5Y2I2ODA4NzM2Njk=" target="_blank">DDaT Candidate Pack Aug 25 - Final Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 499kB)

Department for Business and Trade

Lead Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty. </p><p>Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 9 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability network group, Employee Assistance, Representatives, FACES Network Group, LGBT+, Mind Matters, Part Time Workers, The Shed - Men’s Network Group and Women’s Network Group. </p><p>We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities. </p><p>The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career! </p><p>We are seeking an experienced, influential and forward-thinking Head of Business Analysis to lead, develop and professionalise the Business Analysis capability across the organisation. This is a senior strategic role with enterprise-wide reach, shaping how we deliver technology-enabled change, improve business processes, and support critical national services.</p><p>The successful candidate will set the direction for the BA profession, lead a high-performing community, assure major transformation initiatives, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders. You will bring deep experience of business analysis excellence from any sector — public or private — and have the credibility to influence executive decision-making.</p><p>We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked in Government. Experience in large-scale, regulated, complex, or multi-supplier environments is highly valuable</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Why This Role Is Unique:</p><p>This role aligns with the Government Digital &amp; Data (DDaT) profession, but welcomes cross-sector applicants. The post holder will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and lead the BA community across the organisation. Pay and allowances follow Government G6 policy and relevant DDaT market allowances.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>lead business analysis across an organisation delivering essential public services with real social impact</li><li>shape enterprise processes, digital transformation, and technology strategy at scale</li><li>build, professionalise, and uplift a BA community using modern standards and industry best practice</li><li>influence Board-level decisions and drive change across multiple directorates</li><li>operate in a hybrid legacy-to-cloud environment where strong analysis and modelling skills genuinely shape outcomes</li><li>a consistent BA standards and modelling framework embedded across major transformation initiatives</li><li>a clear enterprise-wide view of key business processes, ownership and dependencies</li><li>introduced a robust requirements assurance model trusted by governance forums</li><li>evidenced uplift in BA capability, skills development and community maturity</li><li>strengthened alignment between BA, product, architecture and delivery teams</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>strong strategic thinking with the ability to see the enterprise-level picture</li><li>excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder influence</li><li>confidence to lead, challenge and drive clarity in ambiguous environments</li><li>strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>commitment to professional development and modern analysis practices</li><li>resilience, political awareness and the ability to operate effectively at pace</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>significant senior leadership experience as a Business Analyst, including leading teams or communities of practice</li><li>proven ability to deliver complex, multi-million-pound transformation programmes in medium or large organisations (public or private)</li><li>deep expertise in business process modelling, including advanced use of BPMN or equivalent notations</li><li>demonstrated ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, including at executive or board level</li><li>experience operating in complex, regulated or multi-supplier environments</li><li>experience building frameworks, methodologies and quality assurance processes for BA deliverables</li></ul><p>Government experience is not required.</p><p>Experience in sectors such as financial services, utilities, telecoms, consultancy, or other regulated industries is highly transferable.</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong>: Experience in criminal or civil investigation, enforcement, or compliance-driven environments.</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>BCS Practitioner Certificates or Equivalent<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Business Process modelling BPMN</li><li>Technical Architecture</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £72,113, Insolvency Service contributes £20,891 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>We want you to have a good work-life balance and want to support you in all that you do, so we offer a great benefits package including: </li><li>flexible working arrangements and flexi-time</li><li>full time new entrants to the Civil Service and those Civil Servants on modernised terms and conditions will be entitled to 25 days leave increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service </li><li>in addition to this you are entitled to 8 public/bank holidays plus an additional day of privilege leave</li><li>competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave</li><li>5 days paid leave for learning and development</li><li>5 days paid for volunteering</li><li>a Cycle to work scheme</li><li>staff have access to an employee assistance programme, Workplace Wellness, for confidential, independent support and advice during difficult times in either their professional or personal life</li></ul><p>Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package where the employer makes a significant contribution to the cost of your pension. Your contributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken. This means, if you pay tax, your take-home pay will not be reduced by the full amount of your contribution; and your pension will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire. For more information, visit <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGary.Wilson%40insolvency.gov.uk%7C8fcd45c6caf54558cca208dcc1ff17f0%7C9a18d34af01e4c31ad16523150b47949%7C0%7C0%7C638598548576274493%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NNv5CFVnpZywBlTz6D%2BMVco6Ow2LiWPjX%2BA%2Bu%2FRVXKM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.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, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>As part of the sift process, you will be asked to complete: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>CV </strong></li></ul><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p>Your CV should provide a clear overview of your employment history, key responsibilities, relevant qualifications, and the skills and experience you’ve gained throughout your career including any notable achievements. </p><p><strong>Note</strong>: Your CV will be scored as part of the assessment process and will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the job advert. </p><p><strong>If successful at the sift stage, at interview, you will be assessed on the following: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience</strong></li><li><strong>Behaviours </strong>- assessed through<strong>: </strong><ul><li>Behaviour 1 - Leadership</li><li>Behaviour 2 - Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Behaviour 3 - Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Technical Skills </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Expected timeline (subject to change) </strong></p><p><strong>Sift – week commencing </strong>26th January 2026</p><p><strong>Interview – week commencing</strong> 16th February 2026 </p><p><strong>Location</strong> - Birmingham</p><p>Your interview will be conducted face to face. You will be notified of this if you are selected for interview. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process. </p><p><strong>Visa Applicants</strong></p><p>To sponsor a candidate under the Skilled Worker visa, a sponsorship licence is required. The Insolvency Service does not currently hold this licence and therefore, cannot legally sponsor Skilled Worker visa applicants. </p><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>Insolvency Service operates a hybrid working policy subject to business need, giving people the flexibility to choose when and where they work and collaborate with others.</p><p>Individuals are expected to work from one of the office locations stated in the advert to connect with their colleagues, as required by their role and business team needs. There is flexibility to split the working week, spending a minimum of 60% in the workplace, which includes the office, site visits, court etc.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to Insolvency Service 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; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.</p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email <a href="mailto:Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk" target="_blank">Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk</a></p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Bryan Evans</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Bryan.Evans@insolvency.gov.uk" target="_blank">Bryan.Evans@insolvency.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel there have been procedural irregularities at any stage of the recruitment process or that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment@insolvency.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment@insolvency.gov.uk</a>. 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Insolvency Service

Head of Business Analysis

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

Government Economic Service & Social Research Profession

Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2026

<h2>About the job</h2><p><strong>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p><p>The Teacher Practitioner – Internal Quality &amp; Moderation plays a key role in ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance across apprenticeship and work-based learning provision at Luton Borough Council. The post holder will plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning within designated curriculum areas, using approved planning tools such as schemes of work, session plans, individual learning plans and practitioner reviews, to meet the needs of learners, employers and the wider community.</p><p>The role has a strong focus on internal quality assurance and moderation, including oversight of End Point Assessment (EPA) and Work-Based Learning. The post holder will have a clear understanding of apprenticeship standards and the associated Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs), ensuring these are fully embedded within apprenticeship programmes. Working collaboratively with delivery teams, employers and other stakeholders, the post holder will support the planning of apprenticeship programmes, monitor learner progress towards Gateway, and prepare and coach apprentices to achieve successful End Point Assessment outcomes.</p><p>As a moderator/observer for LAL, the post holder will support a consistent and robust quality assurance framework across programmes and venues. This will include monitoring the quality of teaching, learning and assessment; coordinating the work of Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs); liaising with delivery teams and internal and external quality assurers; and disseminating feedback and outcomes from awarding bodies to drive continuous improvement. The role also involves carrying out internal quality audits to ensure compliance with awarding body and organisational requirements.</p><p>The post holder will promote effective working relationships with learners and employers throughout the assessment process and will be proactive in the use and promotion of innovative and digital solutions to enhance working practices. They will support colleagues to develop their skills where needed and actively participate in staff and curriculum meetings, training and professional development activities.</p><p>The role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, the Prevent duty and safer recruitment, ensuring that all practices and policies are upheld and promoted in line with Luton Borough Council’s values and statutory responsibilities.</p><p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p><h2>About you</h2><p>You will have experience working in a teaching or training role, with the ability to support and collaborate effectively with delivery staff. You will also have experience working as an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) on learning programmes that are subject to both internal and external quality assurance processes, demonstrating a strong understanding of quality standards and compliance requirements.</p><p>You will have experience of working with apprenticeship standards and a clear understanding of Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs), including how these are assessed and embedded within learning programmes. You will be able to demonstrate some experience of managing learning programmes, including the preparation of high-quality schemes of work and session plans, and an understanding of how to monitor learner progress across the learner journey.</p><p>You will be an effective communicator, able to engage with adult learners, employers and delivery staff with empathy, professionalism and understanding. You will be confident in implementing and using innovative and digital solutions to enhance learning opportunities and improve working practices.</p><p>You will have sound knowledge of internal and external quality assurance processes and the importance of monitoring all stages of the learner journey to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. You will demonstrate a clear understanding of equality issues and inclusive practice, particularly as they relate to adult learning within the community.</p><p>You will also have demonstrable knowledge and practical application of quality improvement within Apprenticeships, Adult and Community Learning (ACL) and Further Education (FE). This includes a strong understanding of Apprenticeship Standards, the range of qualifications available for adults within your area of specialism, and the embedding of English, maths and ICT into learning programmes.</p><p>You will have a strong commitment to safeguarding and to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all learners.</p><p>You will hold a minimum Level 4 teaching qualification or a Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment (or similar), or be willing to work towards this. You will also hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in your area of specialism and a minimum Level 2 qualification in English and maths, or be willing to work towards these.</p><p>You will be flexible in your approach to work and able to work at agreed locations and times across the Borough, and occasionally beyond the Borough where required by employers, to meet the needs of the service.</p><p>The Teacher Practitioner – Internal Quality &amp; Moderation plays a key role in ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance across apprenticeship and work-based learning provision at Luton Borough Council. The post holder will plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning within designated curriculum areas (Leadership &amp; Management, Business Administration, Customer Service), using approved planning tools such as schemes of work, session plans, individual learning plans and practitioner reviews, to meet the needs of learners, employers and the wider community.</p><h2>About us</h2><p>Our ambitious<strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.</p><p>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?</p><p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough</p><h2>Application Process</h2><p><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<strong><br></strong></p><h2>Benefits</h2><p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p><h2>How to apply</h2><p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a></p><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1678626&amp;ptId=12214" target="_blank">download: Teacher Practitioner (Internal Quality and Moderation).docx</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1687118&amp;ptId=12214" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Teacher Practitioner - (Internal Quality & Moderation)

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are looking for an experienced technology leader to join Home Office Digital as Deputy Director and Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Enterprise Services. This is a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the technology strategy for one of the most complex digital functions in government, supporting critical national services and enabling transformation across the Home Office.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As Deputy Director and Portfolio CTO for Enterprise Services, you will lead the technology and platforms capability within Home Office Digital. Enterprise Services provides core digital platforms and solutions that underpin departmental operations, including networks and infrastructure, end-user services, operational support, service management, and data analytics.</p><p>You will set the technical direction for Enterprise Services, ensuring secure, resilient, and innovative solutions that support the Home Office’s mission to keep the public safe and deliver essential services. This includes defining solution architectures, leading engineering and architecture teams, embedding continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.</p><p>The role is central to delivering the Home Office Digital Technical Strategy 2030, which focuses on AI and automation, cyber resilience, data as a strategic asset, and evolving our operating model. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the department to align technology decisions with business priorities and drive efficiency, agility, and innovation.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and deep technical expertise to make a real impact on national services and digital transformation.</p><p>For full details of the role, responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the Candidate Pack.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:</p><ul><li>Provide technical leadership for Enterprise Services, setting strategy and standards for technology and platforms.</li><li>Define and implement solution architectures aligned to Home Office Digital Enterprise Architecture.</li><li>Lead engineering and architecture teams, embedding continuous improvement and efficiency.</li><li>Oversee governance for technology and platforms, ensuring compliance and security.</li><li>Support delivery of the Home Office Digital Technical Strategy 2030, including AI, automation, cyber resilience, and data-driven innovation.</li><li>Manage technical risk, cyber security integration, and product roadmaps across Enterprise Services.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Home Office contributes £23,465 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>The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their knowledge, experience, capability and behavioural approach to a high standard against the following key criteria:</p><ul><li>Sets technical vision and embeds architecture governance to align technology strategy with organisational objectives.</li><li>Leads large, multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering innovation and operational excellence across the department.</li><li>Champions cyber security and risk management, ensuring robust protection and compliance at enterprise scale.</li><li>Engages senior stakeholders and communicates complex strategies to drive collaboration and informed decision-making.</li><li>Drives Agile product management and service delivery, enabling high-impact solutions for internal and external customers.</li></ul><p><strong><br>Online Application </strong></p><p>Please follow the Job Advert instructions on the Civil Service Jobs website to apply online, no later than <strong>23:55hrs on Friday 30th January 2026</strong>.</p><p>Provide some basic <strong>personal information</strong>;</p><p>1.A <strong>CV - </strong>setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role, including details where budgets and numbers of people managed, relevant achievements in recent posts, together with reasons for any gaps within the last two years;</p><p>2.<strong>A Statement of Suitability –</strong> (limited to <strong>1250 words</strong>) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.</p><p>3.<strong>Diversity Monitoring -</strong> as part of the online application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the characteristics, you will have the option to select 'prefer not to say'. See the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: 2022 to 2025 (HTML) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> for more information.</p><p>It is essential that in your written application you give evidence, using examples, of proven experience. These responses will be developed and discussed with candidates invited for interview.</p><p><strong>Failure to submit both a CV and Supporting Statement will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.<br><br>For further information on SCS careers and the application process, please see below:</strong></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Further Information </strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fsenior-leaders&amp;data=05%7C01%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cd6d3dcf5fb744cf2001208db8d0ac751%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638258849644816156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=k%2BufzahG8iUkG%2BJ4bmkLUvKaV4c%2BxG%2BFEuUO%2FMtdQLo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Home Office Senior Leaders - Home Office Careers</a></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Application Process </strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fapply-scs-vacancies&amp;data=05%7C01%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cd6d3dcf5fb744cf2001208db8d0ac751%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638258849644972454%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wGx6lAeFVgOBb2rKN%2F8aYBEbbZEC1iUj6yrzFQqysDY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Applying for Senior Civil Service vacancies - Home Office Careers</a></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Use of AI</strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C9c3959accc3140b1cba708ddb875d248%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638869538367197629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=66dwPUChhLnZWXP6eU8kGaLCjCBjhs2gMtmwx5cOU%2F8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<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 : Steph Tullett</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Steph.Tullett@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Steph.Tullett@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:SCSRecruitment@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">SCSRecruitment@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNTQmdmVyaWZ5PWYzOGI0MGM5MDhhNjZhNGM2MjRiMTNiNDI2NTgxYTU2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Njg1LTk1ZTVmZDRiZmQ2OGRkOGFlMWIzNjk2ODViZmVjNzY2MjdjNjU1NjM=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack - Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 910kB)

Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time.</p><p>These roles are in the Communities and Inclusive Growth directorate, which is focused on giving local communities the powers, skills, tools, and funding to make their places work better for them. It is comprised of three communities-based teams and a strategy team. It consists of the Communities Policy, Communities Governance and institutions, Communities Delivery, and a Strategy team.</p><p>You will be based in in the Communities, Governance and Institutions division, which is focused on community governance, the rights of communities to shape services, and the capacity of communities.</p><p>We are a warm and welcoming group of people who are passionate about what we do and the communities we work with. We hope you are too!</p><p>We particularly welcome candidates from an ethnic minority background and other underrepresented groups to apply, as we work to continually improve our ability to represent the places and communities we support through our work.</p><p>Building social capital alongside economic capital can deliver a range of social and economic outcomes for people and places. This is why the Communities and Inclusive Growth Directorate’s work is important in helping to build community capital, supporting local people to manage their community assets and have pride in where they live.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Urban Parks and Green Spaces Policy Team are looking for two experienced SEOs to support the team in leading work on policy, legislative reviews and stakeholder engagement.</p><p>Our key priorities for this year are:</p><ol><li>To lead a review of the protections of public recreational green spaces. This is a major piece of work, which will include mapping of existing protections, collecting evidence about how they are used and by whom including wide stakeholder engagement with the parks and green spaces sector, community empowerment stakeholders, local authorities property developers. This will lead to work implementing the review’s recommendations to simplify and clarify protections, and enhance community powers to protect valued open spaces.</li><li>Green Flag Award contract. GFA is the national and international standard for parks and green spaces, and over the next 18 months we will be working with the licence holders, Keep Britain Tidy, on a major overhaul of the programme.</li></ol><p>In this role, you will:</p><ul><li>work on the policy development for Urban Parks and Green Spaces, including Green Flag Award contract</li><li>you will develop strategies for and co-ordinate engagement with a range of stakeholders</li><li>you will work on reviewing green space related legislation</li><li>you will provide policy briefing and advice to Ministers</li><li>you will also respond to parliamentary business, correspondence and briefing requests on issues such as the condition and variety of parks and green spaces</li><li>you will support the team and directorate in delivering other programmes driving up the standards of programme development, delivery and management</li></ul><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We are looking for someone with experience in the following areas:</p><ul><li>Policy development, including parks and green spaces policies.</li><li>Reviewing and developing legislation.</li><li>Developing and maintaining effective relationships with, and networks of stakeholders.</li><li>Contract management experience.</li><li>Excellent drafting skills, including writing advice for senior leaders and ministers.</li><li>Analysing complex information.</li><li>Project and/or programme management.</li></ul><br><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,890, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,135 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour) </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Please provide an example of when you have reviewed or developed legislation.</li></ul><p>There is a 250-word limit per question. </p><p>When writing your application, remember: </p><ul><li>the assessor won’t be reading your answers sequentially </li></ul><ul><li>do not assume that the same assessors will have read all of your answers </li></ul><ul><li>if talking about something in your first answer, make sure that you write the second answer as if you had not written the first (and so on!) </li></ul><p> Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead behaviour listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26 January 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 9 February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Caroline MacDonald</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Caroline.MacDonald@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Caroline.MacDonald@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br>

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