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Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Senior Advisor

Home Office

Senior Problem Manager

Government Legal Department

Deputy Director, Roads Strategy, Infrastructure and Local Transport, DfTLA (Jobshare 0.6FTE)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Technology Officer to lead the next stage of our DDaT Strategy. </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to reshape how DCMS works from the inside out. Reporting to the Chief Digital Information Officer, you will drive a major DDaT transformation to modernise IT, assurance, cyber security and technology services, while enabling digital delivery teams to innovate and build digital, data and AI capability across the department. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will lead the transition to a new operating model that strengthens governance, improves service resilience and enables multidisciplinary teams to collaborate effectively. You will play a key leadership role in the strategic departmental moves to Microsoft from Google, Integrated Corporate Services and joining the cross government shared services programme of Matrix. </p><p>We are looking for a senior leader who can turn technological possibility into operational reality, driving efficiency, maturing capability and leading DCMS through a three year change journey. Critical for success in this role will not only be the ability to lead a technological shift but also a people-centred and cultural shift. We are looking for exceptional leadership abilities to drive professionalism, modern ways of working and a customer-centred philosophy of delivery.</p><p>The Chief Technology Officer’s team is the technical centre of DCMS, leading the department's major DDaT transformation and ensuring our digital foundations are secure, resilient, and high-performing.</p><p>Under the leadership of the CTO, the team is structured to deliver essential services and strategic change, encompassing:</p><ul><li><strong>Technical services &amp; IT service management: </strong>delivering and supporting all core IT infrastructure, platforms, and end-user services, focusing on operational delivery, efficiency, and embedding best practices at scale.</li><li><strong>Cyber security:</strong> protecting the department's systems and data, owning our security strategy, and providing robust technical assurance.</li><li><strong>Information governance:</strong> managing Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) and Operational Data Protection to ensure compliance, proper data handling, and effective risk management across all technology usage.</li></ul><p>Collectively, we define and execute the long-term technical roadmap, translate emerging technology into secure reality, manage strategic supplier ecosystems, and drive cross-government collaboration to deliver maximum public value.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic digital and technology leadership:</strong> proven experience in setting direction and delivering technology strategies in complex organisations, to 1,000+ users, overseeing £5m+ annual budget. With experience of complex platform migration and integration (eg Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 or similar multi-cloud environments).</li><li><strong>Operational technology delivery:</strong> track record of stablising high-risk live services and embedding best practice and a customer-centric philosophy at scale. Demonstrable success managing the deployment and stabilisation of enterprise scale SaaS solutions in highly regulated or high-security environments alongside establishing and maintaining Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices for digital and data products and services.</li><li><strong>Information governance, risk, and cyber security: </strong>strong understanding of technology governance, KIM/data protection, risk management and cyber security principles, with the ability to balance innovation with compliance and operational resilience.</li><li><strong>Financial decision making for technology:</strong> ability to set budgets, justify investment in technology and make strategic trade offs between immediate operational needs and long-term value.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder, supplier, and collaboration:</strong> demonstrable ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, manage and drive accountability in complex supplier ecosystems and work collaboratively across government or large organisations.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Skills</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Modern Security Models:</strong> experience of establishing a DevSecOps and operational resilience testing practice to manage evolving threat landscape.</li><li><strong>Shared services:</strong> success driving value for money and financial control in shared services models.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Department for Culture, Media and Sport 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><p>DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:</p><ul><li><p>Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home</p></li><li><p>25 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service</p></li><li><p>A <a href="https://service.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dafd0441cc28ff6710e84b08f&amp;id=098624fb08&amp;e=cbad526c8a" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</p></li><li><p>Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice</p></li><li><p>3 days of paid volunteering leave</p></li><li><p>Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave</p></li><li><p>Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year</p></li><li><p>Occupational sick pay</p></li><li><p>Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice</p></li><li><p>Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks</p></li><li><p>Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work</p></li><li><p>Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!</p></li></ul><p>Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.</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>To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following via an online application which will assessed against the <strong>essential requirements for the role</strong>: </p><ul><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (max 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. </li></ul><p>For the <strong>shortlist</strong>, we will select applicants who demonstrate the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application and how this meets the essential requirements.</p><p>In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the <strong>statement of suitability. </strong>Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.</p><p>Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</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 : SCS Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Head of Resourcing at <a href="mailto:recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk</a>, in the first instance.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTAmdmVyaWZ5PWVlNjM1M2MxYjE4MjA3MTk2OWI3NWRiZjAzODY2YTRiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTc3LTQxYzUwOWU3NDdiMTYyYzQwOGU0NjdlNjg0ZDM4OWRiNzNmNmI1NmQ=" target="_blank">_Chief Technology Officer SCS1 - DCMS SCS Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 4537kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTEmdmVyaWZ5PWIwZjJiYzRmMzI3YjNkYzU4ZDM4NGY3NDE4MGI4Mjk2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTc3LTQxYzUwOWU3NDdiMTYyYzQwOGU0NjdlNjg0ZDM4OWRiNzNmNmI1NmQ=" target="_blank">Deputy Director - Chief Technology Officer DCMS Accessibility Pack (1) (1) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

Chief Technology Officer

Non-Current Assets Business Partner / Financial Reporting Resource Accounts Accountant

Lead Non-Current Assets (NCA) Business Partner / Balance Sheet &  In-Country Visa Income Manager

Government Property Agency

Deputy Director Strategic Communications

Insolvency Service

Workplace Coordinator

Senior Data Engineer - Platforms and Tooling

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you passionate about crafting clear, compelling messages that connect with diverse audiences?</p><p>Do you thrive on building understanding and engagement through effective communication strategies?</p><p>Are you excited to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful stories and drive meaningful change?</p><p>If so, come and join us as a Digital Engagement Manager.</p><p>We are looking for a confident and passionate individual with strong communication, planning and engagement skills, to work within Digital &amp; Transformation Group.</p><p>You’ll bring together vital service lines across DWP. Our vision is to improve the lives of citizens with enhanced capability, by operating and modernising critical DWP services essential to our customers and colleagues.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent communication skills. The ability to work with a wide range of colleagues is essential, to define, deliver and evaluate the story to internal and/or external audiences.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Digital Engagement Manger, you will:</p><ul><li>Work collaboratively, building solid partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders across and beyond the organisation, including teams within Digital &amp; Transformation Group, Internal Communications, Press Office, HR, other government departments and external organisations, to deliver campaigns and messaging.</li><li>Help colleagues translate technical issues into relevant and understandable content that resonates with target audiences.</li><li>Manage communications platforms such as the SharePoint site and Teams channel, and lead on all colleague calls, leadership and colleague events and external awards and opportunities.</li><li>Support the people agenda by working closely with people groups, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) working groups and wellbeing leads, acting as an advocate for people-related objectives and promoting relevant activities across the organisation.</li><li>Apply strong campaign management principles and robust quality control using a structured planning model to ensure communications are creative, insight-driven, and effectively evaluated.</li><li>Deliver projects, often concurrently, on time. Develop your own capability to operate effectively in an innovative and multi skilled function.</li><li>Play an active role in the wider engagement community, seeing the bigger picture beyond your own area and supporting collaborative cross team delivery, providing professional support and helping build capability.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>See selection process for further details.<h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Implementation</li></ul><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>New entrants to the Civil Service will join on band minimum. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer should maintain their current salary. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or receive a 10% increase in salary, whichever is greater. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Stage 1: Application</strong><br><br>Your application will consist of four 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.</p><p>3. Personal statement - up to 750 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below:</p><ul><li>Experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, across multiple disciplines</li></ul><ul><li>Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and MS Teams to deliver multi-channel communications. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to apply clear standards of quality and use analytic tools to measure effectiveness.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of organising virtual and face to face events, from planning to executing, leading working groups and producing outcomes.</li></ul><p>4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of 'Implementation'.</p><ul><li>Experience of working within a specialist area or in a broad communication and engagement role, with the ability to plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns and tailor messaging to the needs of different audiences.</li></ul><p>Ensure that all examples provided in your statements 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 statements, 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, personal statement, and technical statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge.</p><p>An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift.<br></p><p>If you do progress to a full sift, you will be provided with one combined overall assessment score for both your employment history 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 or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br><br>If you’re successful at the sift stage, you’ll be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. During the interview, you’ll be assessed against the experience criteria listed under both the essential and technical skill.<br><br>You will be asked to do a 5 minute presentation to further assess your experience. Your presentation should focus on the following:</p><ul><li>How would you plan and deliver a multi-channel communications campaign to engage diverse audiences and achieve measurable outcomes?</li></ul><p>Interviews will take place from late 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>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.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 : Arshid Ali</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Arshid.ali@dwp.gov.uk" target="_blank">Arshid.ali@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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODEmdmVyaWZ5PTBhYTJkZGQxYjEwMTk3OWY0YmM2NGIyYjY1NzM1Y2Q2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDcwLTBlZDczM2M4YTMxZWI5NWNhNjk1NzA4ODAxMWM1YWUwNzk3OTRiMTI=" 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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODImdmVyaWZ5PTBhZDFiMDQ2NTdmNDY3MGEyMmU2YWUxYmQ2NzFhNzVkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDcwLTBlZDczM2M4YTMxZWI5NWNhNjk1NzA4ODAxMWM1YWUwNzk3OTRiMTI=" target="_blank">Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview (18) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 635kB)

Department for Work and Pensions

Digital Engagement Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you ready to lead the strategic delivery of service management for one of the UK’s most important public sector organisations? Ofsted is seeking a Lead Service Manager to join our Technology Services team and drive excellence across our Digital and Technology function.</p><p>As the Lead Service Manager, you will:</p><ul><li>Oversee all service management processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management.</li><li>Lead a team of Service Delivery Managers and manage the Service Desk to ensure efficient, effective, and user-focused services.</li><li>Champion best practices and continuous improvement to deliver reliable digital services that support Ofsted’s mission.</li></ul><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong background in IT service management (ITIL or equivalent).</li><li>Proven leadership experience in managing teams and service delivery.</li><li>Passion for delivering high-quality digital services in a public sector environment.</li></ul><p>Join us and make a real impact on the reliability and quality of services that underpin Ofsted’s work.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.</p><h4>Job description</h4>Please refer to the job specification for further information.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to the job specification for further information.<h4>Qualifications</h4>Recognised service management qualification for example ITIL (Essential)<br>Degree or equivalent experience (Desirable)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience leading and mentoring IT service teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality digital services. (Essential)</li><li>Design, implementation and continual review of appropriate IT Service Management, preferably ITIL, processes. (Essential)</li><li>Experience managing IT service outages and incidents, resolving issues with minimal customer impact, and applying lessons learned to improve future responses. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of working successfully in blended supplier/internal service teams collectively working to a shared service outcome. (Essential)</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £69,322, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills contributes £20,082 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>Full details of the benefits available can be found in our <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fview.pagetiger.com%2Fofsted-offer&amp;data=05%7C01%7CLauren.Harness%40ofsted.gov.uk%7Caca9b2cbce9a43d2033608dbaf8733f6%7Ca708279dde884b62956085a6be8c08cc%7C0%7C0%7C638296767442601709%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N4oA110ulqaCNpl%2BigUprvU0v5vGew9tLJS9wL0czjA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Ofsted Offer </a>brochure.</p><p>Ofsted is devoted to equality, diversity and inclusion. Within our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofsted-strategy-2022-to-2027/ofsted-strategy-2022-27#strategic-priorities" target="_blank">Ofsted Strategy 2023-2027</a> we have stated that we will improve the representation of under-represented groups across the organisation and publish our progress on this annually. We are always looking to expand on our diverse workforce by recruiting candidates from varied backgrounds and differing experiences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Leader, we continually engage with our 5 staff networks for protected characteristics, and highlight the work of our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group. We ensure all candidates are treated with fair and open competition, with all appointments being made on merit and we use our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) to provide assurance to all candidates of this.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application and shortlisting:</strong></p><p>The selection panel will assess your application based on your evidence you have provided against the essential criteria as set out in the person specification.</p><p>You will also be asked to provide information within the “Employer/Activity History” section of the application form. This information is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV setting out your career history (this may be used in the sifting process).</p><p><strong>Assessment and interview</strong></p><p>Candidates who pass the benchmark at the shortlisting stage will be invited to an assessment and interview where they will be assessed against a mixture of the Civil Service behaviours and the experience/technical skills set out in section 3 of the job specification.</p><p>If we receive a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted based on the following lead criterion:</p><ul><li><p>Experience leading and mentoring IT service teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality digital services.</p></li></ul><p>Applicants who meet this initial eligibility criterion will be invited to progress to the next stage of the selection process. If required, a further full sift will be undertaken, where all applications that passed the initial sift will be assessed against the complete set of essential criteria outlined in the job description.</p><p>We will invite the most suitable candidates to attend an <strong>interview</strong> during <strong>week commencing 9 February 2026 </strong>at <strong>23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham.</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.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : People Services Delivery Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0300 013 1487</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles, which can be found at:<br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02a_RECRUITMENT-PRINCIPLES-April-2018-FINAL-.pdf" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/20…</a> <br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email Ofsted recruitment at <a href="mailto:jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. <br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilserv…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTMmdmVyaWZ5PTYyZjhjMGZhNTViN2I0ZWVmZWUyZWY0NzMxMGMxYWE3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTQ4LTM1Mjc3NGMwZDY0ZWE4MjNhOTkyYzcwZjI5MTJkMGY5YjFmMzE4Mzc=" target="_blank">Job specification - Lead Service Manager Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 208kB)

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills

Lead Services Manager

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Head of Operating Model Delivery

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

HR Implementation Lead

Valuation Office Agency

Property Inspector - District Valuer Services

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) plays a vital role in the lives of millions of people across England. Through effective regulation, it supports safe, well run and financially resilient social housing, helping to protect tenants and sustain confidence in a sector that plays a central role in communities. Independent and accountable to Parliament, RSH operates with a clear statutory remit and a strong sense of public responsibility.<h4>Job description</h4><p>With this important foundation in place, RSH is now seeking a Chief Executive to lead the organisation at a time of sustained significance. This is a role focused on how regulation is applied with care and judgement, while keeping outcomes for tenants firmly in view. Working closely with the Chair, Board and Executive Team, the Chief Executive will steward the regulatory framework as it continues to evolve, building on existing success while ensuring the organisation remains responsive to change.</p><p>As Accounting Officer, the Chief Executive holds responsibility for organisational performance, governance and the stewardship of public funds. Integrity underpins the role, informing evidence-based decisions that are clearly communicated and able to withstand scrutiny. Confidence operating within clear accountability frameworks is essential, alongside the judgement to balance engagement appropriately.</p><p>The Chief Executive will provide inspiration and vision to lead the organisation as a whole, working through the executive team to support a cohesive approach to leadership and delivery. A central responsibility is oversight of the regulatory standards for social housing, applied across a diverse range of providers. This work is shaped by an understanding of the wider housing and policy environment, and by constructive engagement across the sector, recognising differences in scale and operating context while keeping expectations clear and proportionate.</p><p>Externally, the Chief Executive represents RSH in relationships with ministers, Members of Parliament, select committees, investors and key partner organisations. The role requires credibility and confidence in formal settings, alongside the ability to build strong professional relationships grounded in trust, respect and shared responsibility.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience gained in a regulatory, public or comparably governed environment, where scrutiny is part of the landscape and decisions carry real consequence. Experience of social housing is not essential. Of greater importance is the ability to build understanding quickly, to listen carefully, and to navigate complexity with perspective and assurance.</p><p>This is an opportunity to lead an organisation of national significance, where decisions shape confidence in the social housing sector and its long-term strength. It is a role with genuine influence, where thoughtful leadership, sound judgement and perspective can make a lasting difference.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £180,000, Regulator of Social Housing contributes £52,146 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><strong>Why work at RSH?</strong><br>At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.<br><br>Our staff survey results consistently show that our staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is our flexible and hybrid working, along with our family friendly policies that support work-life balance.<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>The recruitment of this role is being managed by Tile Hill. Please visit <a href="http://www.lead-rsh.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.lead-rsh.co.uk</a> to find out more and to apply. Or, for a confidential conversation, call Holly Kennedy (07771 109401) or Ella Milward Hamylton (07398478852) at Tile Hill.<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>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:holly.kennedy@tile-hill.co.uk" target="_blank">holly.kennedy@tile-hill.co.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:holly.kennedy@tile-hill.co.uk" target="_blank">holly.kennedy@tile-hill.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:holly.kennedy@tile-hill.co.uk" target="_blank">holly.kennedy@tile-hill.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="http://www.lead-rsh.co.uk" target="_blank">www.lead-rsh.co.uk</a>

Regulator of Social Housing

Chief Executive

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest Virology department in England. The Virology department forms part of The Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP), which is a collaboration between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The laboratory therefore provides both a clinical Virology service and a public health Virology service to the North-West of England and beyond.</p><p>Virology, delivered from the Manchester Royal Infirmary site employs approximately 100 staff and has a workload exceeding 1,000,000 specimens per year. The department embraces all aspects of a modern clinical virology service combining some traditional methodologies with a wide range of laboratory automation. The department is in a managed service contract with Roche Diagnostics.</p><p>The laboratory has a friendly atmosphere with a good team spirit and offers the opportunity for the Senior Biomedical Scientist to develop personally and professionally. The department is a designated IBMS training laboratory, has an extensive quality system in operation and is fully accredited.</p><p>We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated <strong>HCPC registered</strong> Senior Biomedical Scientist. All applicants must hold a MSc in a biomedical subject and 5 years Virology/Microbiology experience to apply.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Senior Biomedical Scientist will, as part of the technical management team, manage the work of a designated laboratory area within Virology alongside the laboratory manager and their deputies. </p><p>They will be expected to provide professional leadership for members of staff for whom they are accountable for. They will lead staff by example and in a manner, which will encourage the development of a positive attitude of each member of staff for the service and the patient.</p><p>The department requires staff to support the department in delivering a comprehensive Virology service over 7 days. Staff may be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, throughout the 24-hour period if appropriate to the post.</p><p>In accordance with UKHSA and Laboratory policies and procedures and under supervision of qualified staff, they will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Maintaining professional competence and be aware of relevant developments in Virology and other biomedical science.</li><li>Ensuring that the provision of an efficient, effective and timely Virology service is maintained.</li><li>Managing the Introduction, maintenance and improvement of methodologies and innovations within the Virology department.</li><li>Reviewing the performance and appropriateness of laboratory methods at regular intervals ensuring technical standards are maintained.</li><li>Notifying any adverse incidents via the relevant procedure.</li><li>Advising staff regarding technical difficulties.</li><li>Validating and authorising reports as required.</li><li>Receiving and processing of samples requiring legal chain of evidence documentation.</li><li>Leading in the evaluation and assessment of new equipment and consumable items in the department.</li><li>Leading in the assessment and validation of new diagnostic kits in the department.</li><li>Participating in the management of staff rotation.</li><li>Participating as a member of the Virology Operational Group.</li><li>Actively participating in the production, reviewing and updating of Examination Procedures.</li><li>Participating in and supporting the R&amp;D activities within the laboratory and the UKHSA.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li><strong>State registration with HCPC</strong>.</li><li>Post graduate qualification in Virology / biomedical science.</li><li>Significant experience of working in a clinical virology laboratory.</li><li>Aptitude for managing people and assessing performance.</li><li>Evidence of in depth technical and theoretical knowledge of molecular techniques. </li><li>Evidence of the ability to manage new work flows into routine testing.</li><li>Able to criticise constructively, to introduce improvements and to manage change.</li><li>Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans when necessary.</li><li>Demonstrated capabilities to make informed decisions</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of respiratory virus testing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,810, UK Health Security Agency contributes £13,850 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><p>We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. </p><p>UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. </p><p>Please visit our careers site for more information: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ukhsa-hub/" target="_blank">UKHSA Hub , Civil Service Careers</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience, and skills and abilities as outlined in the Essential Criteria. </p><p>At the sift stage you will be evaluated against the Essential Criteria listed in this job advert.</p><p><strong>Application &amp; Sift - Competency Based</strong></p><p>You will be required to complete an:</p><ul><li>Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) </li><li>1500 word Statement of Suitability </li></ul><p>The Statement of Suitability should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role based on the listed Essential Criteria in this job advert.</p><p>You will receive a joint score for your application form and Statement of Suitability. The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV – <strong>please be advised you will not be able to directly send or upload your CV</strong>. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible. <strong>Please do not email us your CV.</strong></p><p>Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, and therefore your Statement of Suitability must be no more than 1500 words. </p><p><strong>Longlisting</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications, we may longlist into 3 piles of: </p><ul><li>Meets all Essential Criteria </li><li>Meets some Essential Criteria </li><li>Meets no Essential Criteria </li></ul><p>We will only take through candidates who meet <strong>all Essential Criteria</strong>.</p><p><strong>Shortlisting</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applicants we may conduct an initial sift against the Essential Criteria of:</p><ul><li><strong>Significant experience of working in a clinical virology laboratory</strong></li></ul><p>If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview </p><p>Feedback will not be provided at this stage.</p><p><strong>Interview </strong></p><p>You will be invited to a face-to-face interview. <em>In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.</em></p><p>Interview location and dates to be confirmed.</p><p>During the interview we will assess your knowledge, experience, skills and abilities. </p><p>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.</p><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><p>Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). </p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. </p><p><strong>NHS Pension </strong></p><p>This role is offered under Agenda for Change (AFC) Terms and Conditions. </p><ul><li>If you are already on AFC T&amp;Cs or accept the role on a fixed-term contract, you will be enrolled in the NHS Pension Scheme or keep your current AFC Pension. </li><li>If you take the role on a loan or temporary promotion, you will retain your existing substantive T&amp;Cs. </li><li>If the role is available under either AFC or Civil Service T&amp;Cs depending on your registration, your pension scheme will align accordingly.</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>This role is being offered as office/lab based at our site in <strong>Manchester - Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL. </strong></p><p><em>Please note, hybrid working is not available for this role.</em></p><p>As you will be lab based, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. </p><p><strong>Security Clearance Level Requirement</strong></p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. </p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires CTC clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. </p><p><strong>Future location</strong></p><p>UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection" target="_blank">Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK</a>. The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.</p><p>You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/</a></p><p><strong>International Police check </strong></p><p>If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period. </p><p><strong>Internal Fraud Check </strong></p><p>If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant’s personal details – name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for External candidates to the Civil Service.</p><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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Sarah Handy</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sarah.handy@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.handy@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: <a href="mailto:Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk</a><br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="http://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7691376" target="_blank">http://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7691376</a>

UK Health Security Agency

Senior Biomedical Scientist

Deputy Director Innovation and Assurance

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Candidates who have previously applied within the last 6 months are kindly encouraged not to reapply at this time.</strong></p><p><strong>Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. </strong></p><p>Make a difference, join our team. </p><p>The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people. We make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England. We work closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short and fail to put people first. And we find ways to put it right. </p><p>Based in the centre of Manchester, we employ 600 individuals, collaboratively working together to make voices heard. We have created a diverse and inclusive culture that is supportive, whilst offering flexibility and hybrid working. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>We have grown significantly as an organisation last year and are continuing to grow. As our team grows, we're looking for multiple caseworkers to help make sure every complaint makes a difference.</strong></p><p>You will analyse evidence, speak to complainants and NHS or other government departments and liaise with our own Clinical Advisers to reach decisions on whether to uphold complaints. </p><p>Our Caseworkers bring experience from all walks of life. Some have been solicitors; others are nurses or complaints investigators in local government. Others are recent graduates who combine great customer service experience with writing and analysis skills. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Whatever your background, if the following sounds like you we would love to hear from you: </strong></p><ul><li>an analytical mindset </li></ul><ul><li>able to consider conflicting information and reach well-reasoned, impartial decisions </li></ul><ul><li>able to interpret evidence from different sources and view things logically </li></ul><ul><li>empathetically and sensitively </li></ul><ul><li>able to communicate well, in writing and verbally with all people </li></ul><ul><li>excellent writing skills, able to present complex information in a clear format </li></ul><ul><li>resilient with a can-do attitude, some of our cases involve sensitive and upsetting situations </li></ul><ul><li>able to work towards targets and meet deadlines </li></ul><ul><li>organised and can balance conflicting priorities, often in a fast-paced or dynamic environment. </li></ul><p>This is an exciting opportunity to help make a difference in society. The work we do is extremely important in righting individual wrongs, informing public policy and driving improvements in public services. </p><p>We offer the opportunity for progression. We have seen Caseworkers progress to Senior Caseworker positions, management positions, and positions in our internal quality and training teams. Some of our current Assistant Casework Directors joined us as Caseworkers. </p><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>32.5 days annual leave </li></ul><ul><li>hybrid working – 40 percent office based </li></ul><ul><li>flexible working </li></ul><ul><li>access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 advice and support from professionals and counsellors </li></ul><ul><li>comprehensive learning and development programme </li></ul><ul><li>employee discount scheme across hundreds of retailers </li></ul><ul><li>bicycle loan scheme </li></ul><ul><li>season ticket loan </li></ul><ul><li>gym membership subsidy </li></ul><ul><li>paid for professional memberships </li></ul><ul><li>eye test reimbursement. </li></ul><p><strong>We recognise the value of lived experience. If you have experience of complaining about any public body, we strongly encourage you to apply. </strong></p><p><strong>We know the value of having diverse, representative teams across our organisation. Which is why we particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented within the team. These include people who are:</strong></p><ul><li>Asian, Black, Mixed Ethnicity or another ethnic background </li></ul><ul><li>disabled </li></ul><ul><li>LGBTQ. </li></ul><p><strong>Inclusion &amp; Wellbeing</strong></p><p>Equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are vital to the way we work and our culture. We want our colleagues feel included, valued, and supported at work. It is essential that we are representative and accessible for the people who work here and those who use our service. </p><p>Actions we take to embed this include: </p><ul><li>an anonymised shortlisting process to make sure it is fair and unbiased </li></ul><ul><li>monitoring the demographic trends in our workforce and making measured, sustained efforts to improve our diversity at all levels </li></ul><ul><li>providing wellbeing support and opportunities for personal and professional development for all colleagues </li></ul><ul><li>creating spaces for connection and engagement through our employee network groups and social clubs </li></ul><ul><li>part of the disability confident scheme </li></ul><ul><li>providing reasonable adjustments </li></ul><ul><li>engaging in regular inclusion learning to enhance the cultural competency of our organisation. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Key dates</strong></p><p>Please note due to the training for the role, <strong>the start date is fixed and is 11 May 2026</strong>, you must be available for the following 3.5 weeks. We are unable to offer any flexibility on this date. Training is delivered as a mix of in office and virtual sessions and you will be required to be in the office for three days per week throughout this initial training period </p><p>However, if this date doesn’t work for you keep an eye out for upcoming recruitment. Due to growth, we are likely to be recruiting Caseworkers in the near future. Alternatively, you can register for job alerts on our careers page. </p><p><strong>Virtual open day sessions</strong></p><p>If you would like to learn more about the role and hear from our team directly, come along to one of our virtual open day sessions. Our colleagues will explain the role in depth and give you a chance to ask questions. </p><p><strong>Sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams:</strong></p><ul><li>Thursday 15 January 2026 at 12:00 pm </li></ul><p>Meeting ID: 314 008 246 385 22 </p><p>Passcode: AX6923bC </p><ul><li>Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 17:30 pm </li></ul><p>Meeting ID: 380 452 183 502 30 </p><p>Passcode: 9Fd2gz2A </p><ul><li>Thursday 22 January 2026 at 12:00 pm </li></ul><p>Meeting ID: 348 765 844 383 50 </p><p>Passcode: rP3JF7zN</p><p><strong>Application:</strong> you will be asked four questions as part of your application. You must use strong, clear examples, using the STAR method to answer questions. Question one will be used as an initial sift, if unsuccessful at this stage you will not be taken through to shortlist stage. <strong>Please do not use AI as this may result in in your application being rejected.</strong></p><p><strong>Assessment:</strong> if you are shortlisted for the role, you will be invited to complete a written assessment online. We will then invite candidates that pass the written assessment for interview in person. </p><p>Due to the high volume of applications, the need to carefully assess written assessments and the number of interviews we’ll be conducting, we anticipate a longer recruitment process. </p><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 01/02/2026 </p><p><strong>Written online assessment task dates:</strong> 16/02/2026 – 22/02/2026 </p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> 09/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 </p><p>If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact: Ruth Gray, Operations Manager at <a href="mailto:Ruth.Gray@ombudsman.org.uk" target="_blank">Ruth.Gray@ombudsman.org.uk</a></p><p>Interviews will be held onsite. </p><p>Please note that we do not offer feedback at application stage. </p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. </strong><strong>We are unable to offer sponsorship as we do not have a licence. </strong></p><p><strong>We do not accept CVs. To apply for the role, please complete the application form by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button.</strong></p><p>No agencies. Applications from individuals only. </p><p><strong>Important notice: fraudulent job postings</strong></p><p>We have been made aware that some websites are falsely advertising job vacancies for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). We only advertise job vacancies through these official channels: <br><br>- <strong>our website</strong><br>- <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/parliamentary-and-health-service-ombudsman/" target="_blank"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><br>- <a href="https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi" target="_blank"><strong>Civil Service Jobs</strong></a><br>- <a href="https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/search" target="_blank"><strong>GOV.uk</strong></a><br>-<a href="https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Parliamentary-and-Health-Service-Ombudsman/jobs" target="_blank"><strong> Indeed</strong></a><br><br><strong>Do not </strong>share personal details with any other websites claiming to represent PHSO. Contact our <a href="mailto:recruitment@ombudsman.org.uk" target="_blank"><strong>recruitment team</strong></a> to report any concerns at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ombudsman.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ombudsman.org.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>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 : Ruth Gray</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ruth.Gray@ombudsman.org.uk" target="_blank">Ruth.Gray@ombudsman.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ombudsman.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ombudsman.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0MTAmdmVyaWZ5PTM1YmUwNTY3YjY2NDBhYmZiZTEwYzAzNWVmYjkxZWQyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMTgwLTRkZmJmOTYzZDA0ZmNjNTliOGMzZTI4NzNiMGIxMDgxOTllYTY0ZDU=" target="_blank">Caseworker job description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 133kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0MTEmdmVyaWZ5PTRhNzNjMmU4YTg5YmNlYjVkNWZiMzY1MWZmYTYwMzgzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMTgwLTRkZmJmOTYzZDA0ZmNjNTliOGMzZTI4NzNiMGIxMDgxOTllYTY0ZDU=" target="_blank">How to apply Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 148kB)

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

Caseworker

Information Management Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4>Are you able to build strong relationships that will enable you to influence and challenge at all levels?Do you have strong leadership skills that you can bring to this role with the ability to coach and mentor your team?<br><br>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as the Head of Financial Strategy and we'd love to hear from you!<br>The Head of Financial Strategy is a critical role in the Finance Directorate at MHCLG. It is within the Strategic Finance division – a small, influential team that supports strategic decision-making by the SoS and the Executive Team, and leads the department’s relationship with HMT.<h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for a high-performing and experienced team leader. We offer rewarding, high-profile work within inclusive and friendly team. You will lead a small, high-performing team of three Grade 7’s and a SEO.</p><p><br>What you will be doing:</p><p><br>- Developing the Department’s financial strategy and medium-term financial plans, ensuring proposals are coherent, realistic and deliverable.<br>- Ensuring we are well positioned and organised to secure funding at HMT fiscal events including Budgets and Spending Reviews.<br>- Ensuring we make the best use of existing resources, advising Ministers and the Executive team on options and trade-offs and deliver better outcomes for the public.<br>- Coordinating rapid responses across the department on emerging financial pressures and priorities.<br>- Leading the relationship with our HMT Spending Team. This is a high-profile, fast-paced role, involving close working with senior officials and Ministers, and with colleagues from across the department including Finance, Strategy and HR.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Skills and experience that we are looking for:- A good understanding of government finance and policy making including experience of strategic planning, policy development and/or fiscal events.<br>- Highly collaborative, leading a team that builds effective relationships at all levels.<br>- An experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire your team to work at fast pace and respond positively and flexibly when requirements change.<br>- Ability to see the big picture, joining up strategies and approaches across the whole department.<br>- Outstanding verbal and written communications.<br>- Organised, efficient and adaptable approach.<br>- Confident and credible managing senior stakeholders. The post-holder could come from the finance or policy profession.<br><br>You are very welcome to get in touch with the Vacancy Manager David Keenan - <a href="mailto:David.Keenan@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.Keenan@communities.gov.uk</a>. <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>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience (Lead Criteria):</strong> In no more than 250 words, please tell us how your experience makes you a good fit for this role.</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>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace </li></ul><br><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, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 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 more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</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>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 : David Keenan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:david.keenan@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.keenan@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NTgmdmVyaWZ5PWFiMjY5NDRjYmMxNThmNzQxMmM1ODBmNDI2ZjIxNmM5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">1a. 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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Head of Financial Strategy

Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant

Crown Prosecution Service

Specialist Prosecutor

Senior Business Analyst

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder and service provider in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. </p><p>We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are a collaborative enabler of Civil Service Reform and of the government missions - creating a smaller, better, greener government office estate. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join the team. </p><p>Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. </p><p>We are creating a progressive, highly performing, collaborative organisation focused on delivering our values that drive our behaviours: empathetic excellence, respectful empowerment, consistent integrity and succeeding together. Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning and innovation, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. </p><p>Our dynamic team leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction. </p><p>As a Commercial Lead, you will be the lynchpin of the Digital &amp; Data Team's success, directly enabling its ambitious 3-year vision and beyond. You will provide strategic commercial direction and procurement expertise, leading the delivery of key Digital and Data contracts. This is your chance to drive innovation, secure high-performing agreements, and deliver exceptional value for money at the heart of government transformation.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This is an opportunity to be a driving force behind the Government Property Agency's ambitious digital transformation. You will take the lead on critical, end-to-end procurement processes, delivering commercial excellence and a customer-centric service that powers the GPA's future.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><p>Lead High-Impact Procurement: You will be the commercial expert, leading all stages of the Commercial Lifecycle, with a sharp focus on the procurement phase in the initial years. This involves partnering with stakeholders to define requirements, conducting strategic market research, and identifying the most effective routes to market in line with broader government digital strategy.</p><p>Shape the Digital &amp; Data Portfolio: Your expertise will be vital across the dynamic Digital and Data category. You'll contribute to the development and delivery of cutting-edge contracts, including commercial software agreements, managed service arrangements, securing implementation partners, and leveraging emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence.</p><p>Influence and Drive Performance: Utilise your commercial acumen to lead project teams, influence key decisions, and drive exceptional performance across the portfolio.</p><p>Grow with the Organisation: While this role begins without direct line management, the Government Property Agency is rapidly expanding, meaning future opportunities for leadership and team management are on the horizon.</p><p><strong>Essential Requirement for Success:</strong></p><p>Professional Qualification: Applicants must hold a minimum of CIPS Level 4 qualification and demonstrate a commitment to working towards full MCIPS certification to remain in the post.</p><p><strong>Locations</strong><br>The successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. When selecting your location listed in this job advert please be aware that this will be your contractual base location with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working time in this organisational workplace.</p><p>Your time spent on official duties at workplace locations other than your contractual office such as supplier, customer or partner locations required to perform your role is included in the 60% attendance.</p><p>This requirement will however take into consideration any reasonable adjustments agreed upon appointment for people with a disability, flexibilities agreed for those with specific caring responsibilities, or other similar temporary flexibilities.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:<br><br></p><ul><li>Drive Transformative Commercial Delivery: Lead the end-to-end commercial lifecycle for high-impact activities within the Digital &amp; Data pipeline—from engaging the market to contract award—to ensure maximum value and directly support the Digital team's ambitious objectives.<br><br></li><li>Be a Trusted Commercial Advisor: Offer expert Commercial Contract Management advice and guidance to devolved Contract Managers, safeguarding the GPA's commercial standing, fostering positive supplier relationships, and ensuring consistent, high performance.<br><br></li><li>Forge Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate collaborative, high-value relationships with key suppliers, strategic partners, and government-wide stakeholders to achieve exceptional client satisfaction, deliver optimal cost, and drive performance improvements.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Master Commercial Risk and Resolution: Deepen your understanding of complex contractual arrangements and commercial challenges, working proactively with stakeholders to identify and resolve issues swiftly, ensuring smooth project delivery.<br><br></li><li>Influence Across Government: Build vital, effective working relationships with colleagues across the GPA and key external government bodies (including Crown Commercial Service and Cabinet Office) and strategic suppliers, positioning yourself as a central commercial figure.<br><br></li><li>Shape Commercial Talent: Provide essential commercial advice and mentorship to a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior GPA members, helping to elevate the organisation's overall commercial awareness.</li></ul><ul><li>Develop the Future of Commercial: Play an active role in enhancing the Commercial function by contributing to the development of new policies, templates, and commercial strategies that will be rolled out across the department.<br><br></li><li>Elevate Organisational Capability: Champion the development of commercial skills across the GPA workforce, ensuring all colleagues have the necessary expertise to excel in their roles.<br><br></li><li>Contribute to National Missions: Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the GPA meets its strategic goals, including promoting economic growth, transforming the Civil Service, contributing to the Net Zero agenda, and consistently delivering better value for the taxpayer.<br><br></li><li>Lead with Accountability: Take full ownership and be accountable to the Head of Commercial, Digital &amp; Data for the integrity and success of all commercial activities you manage.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional information:</strong><br><br></p><ul><li>A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience of defining a commercial strategy from conception to delivery, clearly articulating the benefits, opportunities &amp; risks</li><li>Remains calm and composed in challenging situations. Strives to resolve issues, despite challenges &amp; helps others to deal with setbacks</li><li>Able to evidence building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders to support collaboration and successful delivery</li><li>Experience of advising on and applying procurement policies, processes and governance</li><li>Experience of developing risk and reward mechanisms in Contracts along with key performance indicators</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre has to offer; including flexible working, generous benefits, Career Coaches, Mentors, L&amp;D, a Commercial College, active talent management and, most importantly, access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK.</p><p>For existing Civil Servants: For full details of the impact on any move across the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please read the candidate pack. Please note that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to continue to claim childcare vouchers. </p><p>Kindly refer to the following link for the GCF Rewards and benefits page.</p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-benefits/</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.Your application will be reviewed by a panel and should you be successful at sift we will invite you to attend a Virtual commercial Assessment and Development Centre (VADC). The panel will review results of the VADC and determine which candidates will go through to a subsequent final panel interview. Please note: Only candidates that achieve an A grade at ADC will be invited to interview for this role. <br><br><strong>Please be advised that the Virtual ADC is taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 and will require a full day's attendance. </strong><br><br><strong>If you are invited to attend a virtual ADC, but for any reason are unable to meet the date outlined then please get in touch with the team on <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible. The ADC is booked and paid for in advance by departments, therefore it is only in certain circumstances we are able to accommodate alternative dates.</strong><br><br>For full details of our process, and a likely timeline, please read the attached candidate pack. <br><br>Throughout our selection process, we will make decisions about your capability to do the job, based on evidence you provide against the Technical Skills (essential criteria) and your Job History (CV) that you will be asked to provide during the application process. Further help and advice on our application and selection process can be found at this web address <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/gcf-how-to-apply/</a><br>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. <br><br>Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<br><br><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/</a><br><strong>IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within 2 working days please contact: <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></strong><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Marina Dura</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should direct this to the Head of Commercial Resourcing Hub at the following email <a href="mailto:commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> quoting the vacancy reference number (if applicable) and the details of your complaint. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission via the following web page: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczODcmdmVyaWZ5PWEzYjUxYzBlMDQwN2RmZTE4ZDE1ZWYxZTVmNjEwNzM2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDE3LTM3MTgxMDkyNmM3YmJiZTRlYzQ3NTBjZjVlNDQyZmIyY2ZhMTNmMzI=" target="_blank">443994 - Candidate Pack - GPA - Digital and Data Commercial Lead.docx Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1533kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczODgmdmVyaWZ5PWFkYjdkNTFmOGE1MDg3Y2FjOTE4NzA4MWMwNzk3ZDc1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDE3LTM3MTgxMDkyNmM3YmJiZTRlYzQ3NTBjZjVlNDQyZmIyY2ZhMTNmMzI=" target="_blank">Guaranteed Interview Schemes (GIS) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 70kB)

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