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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At the CMA, the Commercial team delivers end to end commercial activity across the whole of the CMA and across several key categories, People, Property, Digital &amp; IT and Market Research. As an IT Senior Commercial Manager, you will work closely with our IT &amp; Digital colleagues and deliver a variety of IT and digital services.</p><p>We have a similar SEO role, Senior Commercial Manager, currently being advertised, which includes leading on management information and analysis reporting for the Commercial function as well as procurement. If this role if more suitable to your skill-set, please see this role advertised under the CMA.</p><p><strong>About the CMA</strong></p><p>We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging.</p><p>It’s a fascinating time to be at the heart of competition and consumer protection as our lives become increasingly digital and society grapples with the unique power of large technology firms.</p><p>We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.</p><p>You can read more about working at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As the IT Senior Commercial Manager, you will work directly with the IT category lead, playing a key role in ensuring that CMA’s procurement activity meets the business needs and delivers value. You will be required to take the lead in the procurement of a range of services and goods and manage a range of Pre-Market, and Sourcing activities. In addition, you will provide commercial input on Contract Management and have the opportunity to support the delivery of an exciting programme of transformation that will deliver to the changing needs of the CMA.</p><p>To succeed in this role, you will need to be professionally qualified (MCIPS) or have a suitable equivalent (or working towards). You’ll have experience of successfully delivering procurement activity within a public sector environment or similarly regulated sectors. It is also important that you have knowledge and demonstrable experience of both contract and supplier management, and commercial contracting in relevant areas.</p><p>For full role responsibilities, please review the attached role profile.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. For tips on how to make the most your application, please have a look at our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/application-tips-and-guidance/1" target="_blank">guidance document</a></p><ul><li>Professionally qualified (MCIPS – Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) or suitable equivalent (or working towards) <strong>(Lead Criteria)</strong>.</li><li>Good knowledge and demonstrable experience of both contract and supplier management and commercial contracting in relevant areas exercising judgement as required <strong>(Lead Criteria)</strong>.</li><li>Experience of successfully delivering procurement activity within a public sector environment or similarly regulated sectors.</li><li>Good knowledge and experience of leading procurements from an end-to-end perspective.</li><li>Experience in delivering commercial strategies able to meet the business need at reduced cost and operational risk and of successfully delivering transformation in a commercial environment.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate to all internal and external stakeholders across various professions and demonstrate effective influencing and negotiation skills as needed.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Government Commercial Function – People Standards for the Profession (Associate Commercial Lead):Section A – Judgement and Leadership; 1.Business Acumen and Commercial Judgement</li><li>Section B - Commercial Expertise;5. Procurement Process6. Contract &amp; Supplier Management</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £49,400, Competition &amp; Markets Authority contributes £14,311 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>You’ll also get: </p><ul><li>25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering</li><li>Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye tests</li><li>Access to the Civil Service Sports &amp; Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard</li><li>A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work</li></ul><p>You can read more about our benefits in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence.​ We treat everyone with Respect and are Collaborative and Inclusive.​</p><p>Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.</p><p>You can read more about life at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application and sift stage</strong></p><ul><li>As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form.</li><li>The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV &amp; application review), and an interview. </li><li>Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and experience for each of the essential criteria (as included on the role profile attached and listed above under 'Person Specification') in your application. Your personal statement should be no more than 1250 words.</li><li>An initial sift based on the first two criteria points (Lead Criteria) may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification will then be considered.</li><li>We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications and take through the highest performing candidates to the interview stage.</li><li>Successful candidates at sift will be invited to an interview which will be conducted either in-person or via Teams. </li></ul><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><ul><li>At the CMA we apply a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you and we use the Success Profiles framework assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and attached role profile.</li><li>The interview will be a 45 minute-one hour panel interview where you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills outlined in the role profile. </li><li><p><strong>Technical elements we will assess at the interview:</strong></p><p>You will also be required to demonstrate your suitability for the role in line with the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/984460/__Government_Commercial_Function__GCF__People_Standards_for_the_Profession_Version_3.0_.pdf" target="_blank">Commmercial Function People Standards</a>: please open the role profile to review the specific details.</p></li></ul><ul><li>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.</li></ul><p><strong>Timeline (the dates outlined below are indicative and may be subject to change)</strong></p><ul><li>The advert closing date is 9th February 2026 (23:55). We are not able to accept late applications.</li><li>The sift is scheduled to take place between 10th and 17th February 2026.</li><li>Interviews will be held from the week commencing 2nd March 2026.</li></ul><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p><p>We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.<br><br>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. You can also email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>For example, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional. You might also require additional time to complete a timed assessment or a sign language interpreter to support with the relaying of information.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Becky Smith</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NzgmdmVyaWZ5PTg1ZGYzYTZiOTI4MzllZDZmMmNjZTViN2U5YTk3YjYyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwODI3LWI1MzM4ZWQzNjQ5YzQ2YmZmMmFkYjYxZWIzZTc1ZmE3MzkzNGUyZWQ=" target="_blank">IT Senior Commercial Manager Role Profile 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 135kB)

Competition & Markets Authority

Senior Commercial Manager (IT)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Increasing investment, both foreign and domestic, is crucial to the UK’s economic growth and the future prosperity of its citizens. Leveraging private investment is also fundamental to delivering new infrastructure, the energy transition and retaining international leadership as a science and technology driven economy. ​</p><p>The Office for Investment (OfI) was spun out of Downing Street in January 2021 and is now a joint unit between No.10, His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The OfI is an exciting, creative and dynamic place to work as part of a motivated and driven team with both commercial and public sector backgrounds. The Office works closely with Secretaries of State, Junior Ministers, and No.10 to deliver the highest-value, highest profile investment propositions. ​</p><p>Sitting at the heart of government, OfI sources and secures transformational investment that drives sustainable growth, creates quality jobs, and boosts productivity across the UK. We identify and deliver high-impact investment aligned with the UK’s strategic priorities. Our team of around 200 professionals brings expertise from the private sector and central and regional government, supported by specialists in 25 priority international markets.​</p><p>Through our network of Senior Investment Advisers, OfI targets core global markets to attract and grow investment. We are proactive, innovative, and committed to ambitious outcomes, positioning OfI as the UK’s centre of excellence for investment promotion.​</p><p>OfI's vision and mission is to secure investment to drive growth, job creation and increased productivity across the UK. We are proactive and entrepreneurial, delivering ambitious outcomes aligned to the Industrial Strategy and HMG Missions. To become a centre of excellence for attracting and growing investment we want to attract talented people from the private sector and across government – local and national - who are curious, creative and agile in pursuing emerging opportunities for the UK​</p><p>Our new Chief Executive will lead this unit and shape the future of investment in the UK.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As Chief Executive for the Office for Investment, you will:​</p><ul><li>Secure transformative investment deals that fuel UK growth, create high-value jobs, and boost national productivity.​</li></ul><ul><li>Define and deliver the UK’s investment vision, setting the strategic direction and driving government ambitions with clarity and pace.​</li></ul><ul><li>Provide strong and inspirational leadership for an elite team of investment specialists, unlocking high-impact projects and providing a world-class concierge service for major investors.​</li></ul><ul><li>Engage at boardroom level with global business leaders, navigating complex commercial challenges and shaping solutions that require government intervention.​</li></ul><ul><li>Drive performance and outcomes, using data-driven insight, barrier removal, with focus on continuous improvement to maximise impact.​</li></ul><ul><li>Influence across the investment ecosystem, building powerful relationships with No. 10, HM Treasury, Ministers, and senior Whitehall leaders to align efforts behind the UK’s economic growth mission. ​</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential Criteria </p><p>The successful candidate should be clearly motivated by public service and have a desire to deliver HM Government's growth agenda. They will also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:​</p><ul><li>Experience of working with global corporates and investors at board level to originate and land major commercial deals, as a principal or advisor, with a strong understanding of what is investable. ​</li><li>Existing credibility with global CEOs, Chairs and Cabinet Ministers or a proven ability to build these relationships.</li><li>Candidates should have a demonstrable interest in public policy and government. Government or wider public service experience, whilst not essential, would be an advantage.​</li><li>A resilient leader with proven ability to achieve tangible results in a complex environments where ambiguity can be a factor.​</li><li>Strategic and analytical insight to design and deliver an approach to increase inward investment.​</li><li>Experience setting high-performances culture and developing a highly skilled teams.​</li><li>Ability to work across private and public-sector boundaries with a delivery focus.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £208,000, Department for Business and Trade contributes £60,257 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>To apply for the role, please submit: ​</p><p>​A comprehensive CV (no more than two pages); ​</p><ul><li>A supporting statement (no more than two pages) which sets out your interest in the role and explains how your experience meets the criteria listed in the Person Specification. ​</li><li>A completed Diversity Information Form. This can be found as an attachment on the job posting on the Civil Service Jobs website​</li><li>Please also include details of two referees (who would only be contacted with your express permission)​</li></ul><p><strong>Please email these documents to: <a href="mailto:ApplicationsKF@kornferry.com" target="_blank">ApplicationsKF@kornferry.com</a> before mid-day on Monday 16 February 2026.</strong> ​</p><p>We are committed to ensuring everyone can access this application process. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, or you are unable to apply online please contact <a href="mailto:anna.jackson@kornferry.com" target="_blank">anna.jackson@kornferry.com</a> ​</p><p>For a conversation in confidence, please contact <a href="mailto:peter.guilder@kornferry.com" target="_blank">peter.guilder@kornferry.com</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Peter Guilder</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:peter.guilder@kornferry.com" target="_blank">peter.guilder@kornferry.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:peter.guilder@kornferry.com" target="_blank">peter.guilder@kornferry.com</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email at <a href="mailto:SCSRecruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">SCSRecruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complaints_Handling_Procedure-AUGUST-2018.docx.pdf”" target="_blank">Civil Service Commission Complaints</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NTAmdmVyaWZ5PTRiNmI0NzllZTc1ODA5MjdhOTdlYzRhNWRjMDM5MThiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjA0LTYyOWE5OWUwMzk0MGU1MThkNjZkZjg1OTU3MDA3MDljNzRhNDEyNjc=" target="_blank">Office for Investment-CEO-Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 7643kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NTEmdmVyaWZ5PTg0ZWM5NGRiOThiYzgzYzIwZDFhMjYyMTY1OWU0NWIyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjA0LTYyOWE5OWUwMzk0MGU1MThkNjZkZjg1OTU3MDA3MDljNzRhNDEyNjc=" target="_blank">Office for Investment CEO - Accessible Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 148kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NTImdmVyaWZ5PWYxZjdkMGUzYmM1ZTNiYjdkODhmMzRjZDg0OGJlNmRmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjA0LTYyOWE5OWUwMzk0MGU1MThkNjZkZjg1OTU3MDA3MDljNzRhNDEyNjc=" target="_blank">Diversity Monitoring Form (1) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 43kB)<h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a></li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Chief%20Executive%20%20Office%20for%20Investment%20%28reference%20%3A%20445420%29%20with%20you&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1984318.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&amp;source=mailto&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1984318.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk&amp;su=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Chief%20Executive%20%20Office%20for%20Investment%20%28reference%20%3A%20445420%29%20with%20you" target="_blank">Gmail</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1984318" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1984318" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a>

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Chief Executive ​ Office for Investment

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK’s principal competition and consumer protection authority. We promote competition and protect consumers with a clear end goal in mind: to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity. The CMA has a range of powers, which it uses to undertake a wide variety of cutting-edge, high profile and complex work, spanning merger and market inquiries, competition and consumer law enforcement, subsidy advice and internal market advice. If you are a highly influential senior leader motivated to shape the CMA’s essential work in the public interest, playing a pivotal role in the leadership of our economists and related teams, then this could be the ideal role for you.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As Senior Economics Director, you will support the Chief Economic Adviser in leading the economists, market researchers, statisticians and econometricians (the “economics profession”) at the CMA and being responsible for the quality of economic work carried out by the CMA.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to provide economic leadership on complex and important merger, markets, enforcement and digital markets regime cases and help ensure that the economic work carried out by the CMA is of consistently high quality. You will also be closely involved in helping to grow, lead, maintain and develop the economics’ team culture as strong, intellectually rigorous and responsive.</p><p>This is an exceptional opportunity to input into organisation level strategic thinking within and across projects, helping to shape the strategy of the UK’s primary competition authority at a critical time for the UK economy.</p><p>The Civil Service is committed to becoming the most inclusive employer in the UK and we want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us. In return for your dedication, you will enjoy our commitment to your career and development.</p><p>For full details about the role and working at the CMA you can review the attached role profile and <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/dzoiogn/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a></p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will be an excellent senior level competition economist with strong academic and professional qualifications and experience. With an outstanding track record of providing high quality economic advice on complex cases, studies, and enquiries, you will bring an in-depth knowledge of competition and regulatory economics and current issues in the field to the role. You will utilise your extensive experience of building and leading teams, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you build and develop the team and interact with internal and external stakeholders.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>It is important through your CV and Statement of Suitability that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following essential criteria. </p><ul><li>At least a Masters degree in economics (or a branch of economics relevant to competition policy), and a proven track record of working on the economics of competition law or regulation, providing high quality and impactful economic advice, with the ability to debate economic analysis with leading academic and consulting economists.</li><li>Experience of leading, planning and directing complex projects involving significant amounts of economic evidence.</li><li>Evidence of the ability to go beyond working on individual cases or projects to engage with and influence the work of economists at a more strategic level – such as participation in cross-cutting debates, thought leadership and how economists work alongside other competition professionals.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate, influence and explain complex issues with clarity, simplicity and precision to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, including the most senior.</li><li>A track record of strong inclusive leadership and effective team management, across all aspects of people management and development, including priority setting, recruitment, staff appraisal, career development and motivation.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £132,618, Competition &amp; Markets Authority contributes £38,419 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>You’ll also get: </p><ul><li>25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering.</li><li>Access to our benefits platform which includes retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and payroll giving. Employees can also sign up for season ticket loans.</li><li>Access to the Civil Service Sports &amp; Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard.</li><li>A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flu vaccinations and eye tests. We also have flexible working options and family friendly policies.</li></ul><p>You can read more about our benefits in our candidate pack</p><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence.​ We treat everyone with Respect and are Collaborative and Inclusive.​</p><p>Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.</p><p>You can read more about life at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/dzoiogn/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>The CMA has retained <strong>Gatenby Sanderson </strong>to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position, application process and timelines and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service, and how to apply, please review the candidate pack</p><p>To apply for this post, you will need to complete the application process no later than the advert closing date, which is 23:55 on 23 February 2026.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete the following;</p><ol><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (no longer than two pages), giving examples of how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification.</li><li>A completed <strong>Diversity Questionnaire</strong>. We’re committed to implementing and monitoring our equality and diversity policies with the aim of recruiting, retaining and promoting staff regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. You will be asked to complete the diversity questionnaire when you make your application via Civil Service Jobs.</li></ol><p><strong>Sift stage</strong></p><p>You will receive email acknowledgment of your application through the online process.</p><p>The panel will then assess your application to select those demonstrating the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the essential criteria set out in the ‘Person Specification’ section. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.</p><p>At the longlist meeting scheduled for w/c 02 March 2026, applications will be sifted to select those candidates demonstrating the best fit with the posts. Longlisted candidates will be invited to a preliminary interview with <strong>Gatenby Sanderson</strong> to discuss the role and their suitability in more detail.</p><p>Following the preliminary interview, a panel shortlist meeting will take place scheduled for w/c 23 March 2026 where the results of the preliminary interviews will be discussed. Those candidates who demonstrate strongest suitability against the essential criteria will be invited to the interview stage.</p><p>The timeline later in the candidate pack indicates the date by which decisions are expected to be made, and all candidates will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible thereafter.</p><p>Unfortunately, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.</p><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in a series of assessments which could include psychometric tests and a staff engagement exercise and you will have the opportunity to speak with the vacancy holder prior to the final interview to learn more about the role and the organisation. Please note this is not part of the formal assessment process.</p><p>You will be asked to attend a panel interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification noted above and included in the candidate pack and attached role profile.</p><p>Interviews will consist of questions in which candidates will be expected to build on the information provided in their personal statement and CV. Candidates may be asked to prepare a short presentation on a topic to be advised if/when invited to the interview stage. Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.</p><p>Assessments will be held 30th March - 17th April 2026.</p><p>Panel interviews will be held w/c 27 April 2026. Interviews will be face-to-face at our London office at The Cabot in Canary Wharf. We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for assessments or interviews.</p><p>If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to SC level.</p><p>The CMA is also recruiting to the position of Chief Economic Adviser. Candidates who are also interested in applying to this position are requested to complete the full application process for that role.</p><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong><br>We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.</p><p>As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Selection will be on merit. If you wish to apply under the DCS, you should include this in your application. It is not necessary to state the nature of your disability.</p><p>If you feel that you may need a reasonable adjustment to be made, or you would like to discuss your requirements in more detail, please contact <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">adjustments@cma.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:katrina.paget@gatenbysanderson.com" target="_blank">katrina.paget@gatenbysanderson.com</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NDUmdmVyaWZ5PTVkNWJiZjY0YzlhNzU5YTc0NDBiMzA3MjY3NzQyZTAxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwOTI4LWJhN2FmODA2OWFlYmViZmViNGI3MmZiODA5NjM5NmJhNGJmNzM5NTg=" target="_blank">Senior Economics Director Role Profile 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 178kB)

Senior Economics Director

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are recruiting for a permanent Lead Business Analyst (data) to join the Service Design team. The Fund is embarking on an exciting digital journey over the coming years. This role will put you at the heart of those ambitions.</p><p>As Lead Business Analyst (Data) at the National Lottery Community Fund, you will be the strategic authority for data and analysis, operating across all levels of the organisation within a multidisciplinary, agile digital environment (by partnering and cross functional working with digital, technology, business intelligence and funding teams). As a recognised subject matter expert, you will provide thought leadership and authoritative guidance in all aspects of data, business, and systems analysis, ensuring the Fund’s digital and organisational ambitions are realised.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will set a clear strategic direction for data and analysis, navigating complexity and engaging confidently with senior audiences to influence decisions at pace. This includes shaping the prioritisation of complex data requirements, enabling both long-term strategic decision-making and short-term tactical solutions, while ensuring all proposed approaches align with the Fund’s overarching strategy and digital vision.</p><p>Through a comprehensive and expert-level understanding of business processes, operational systems, and organisational data, you will act as the principal point of contact for Fund-wide business definitions, processes, scalable data products/services, and data standards. You will ensure these are secure, legal, accessible and compliant by design.</p><p>From a business perspective you will define and lead how data will impact existing/future business processes, data management responsibilities, tools, and governance processes, enabling continuous improvement in data practices and compliance with governance policies. You will also be analysing how data impacts across the Funds technical architecture landscape and systems.</p><p>As an expert in business analysis, you will also set the strategic direction for the discipline itself, mentoring and managing a small team of business analysts while cultivating a strong community of practice. You will build analytical capability across the Fund, embedding business analysis as a core enabler of digital transformation.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities may include:</strong></p><ul><li>Set the strategic vision and direction for business analysis across the Fund’s digital services from a data perspective.<br><br></li><li>Own and govern the business analysis methodology, designing and implementing robust data collection, instrumentation, and reporting processes. Safeguard the accuracy, integrity, and quality of data across the Fund.<br><br></li><li>Ensure data analysis is technically robust, assess the impact across the Funds technical architecture landscape and systems and ensure recommendations strategically align with organisational goals.<br><br></li><li>Analyse a wide array of data, research, insight, and metrics to inform service, product, and business process redesign.<br><br></li><li>Act as the authoritative voice for data and analysis within the digital team, providing expert advice and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and business areas.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and coach colleagues to build analytical capability and confidence across teams, cultivating a strong community of practice that elevates business analysis across the Fund.</li></ul><p><strong>​</strong><strong>Interview details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> Week commencing 23rd February 2026</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Virtual</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> UK-wide</li></ul><p>We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.</p><p>We will be hosting a <strong>briefing session on</strong>: <strong>Tuesday 28th January 2026, 1pm. </strong>To register or ask any questions, please email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>​</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.</p><p><strong>​</strong><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Deep knowledge of data frameworks, data regulatory standards and data legal compliance.<br><br></li><li>Proven experience of carrying out data analysis using different analysis methodologies across a complex technical/systems architecture landscape.<br><br></li><li>Ability to analyse and use a range of data to make recommendations and implemented business process re-engineering to support organisational goals and strategies.<br><br></li><li>Experience of implementing rigorous data governance, quality assurance, and validation practices to ensure trusted insights that drive strategic decision-making.<br><br></li><li>​Ability to provide expert advice, strategic recommendations and influence senior leadership and business areas that improve digital services while maintaining data integrity and compliance.<br><br></li><li>Ability to act as a bridge between technical &amp; non-technical colleagues when discussing complex data problems and solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Led, mentored, and coached colleagues to build analytical capability and confidence across teams, cultivating a strong community of practice that elevates business analysis within an organisation.<br><br></li><li>Holds or is working towards an industry-recognised qualification in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis) or Data Analytics (e.g. IIBA Certification in Business Data Analytics), although practical experience is more important</li></ul><p><strong>​</strong></p><p><strong>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion </strong></p><p>Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. </p><p>We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. </p><p>As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £51,000, The National Lottery Community Fund contributes £14,774 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>A full list of our benefits can be found on our website using the link below:</p><ul><li>Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme<br>Flexible working<br>Enhanced paid maternity/ paternity leave<br>Paid volunteering leave<br>Season ticket loan</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please click the link to apply and upload your supporting statement (1000) and CV when you are submitting your online application to us via our vacancies page. Any application sent to recruitment with your attached documents will not be considered.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us" target="_blank">https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgzNTUmdmVyaWZ5PTI0NmU0NzVkYjkzODlmOGI2NWU1ZGJiYjA1MTc5MmM3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwODI2LTQ0ZjFhYWQwNTBkZjFhZTUzZTEyMTBiZGIyNDg4MDJhM2VhYWFmZTM=" target="_blank">Lead Business Analyst (Data) Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 666kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NzMmdmVyaWZ5PTc5NGE1Yzc5Mjg4YjhmY2JlMjY1MjgyYzZlNWZmYmViJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwODI2LTQ0ZjFhYWQwNTBkZjFhZTUzZTEyMTBiZGIyNDg4MDJhM2VhYWFmZTM=" target="_blank">Application Guidance Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 120kB)

The National Lottery Community Fund

Lead Business Analyst (Data)

HM Revenue and Customs

Head of Strategic Content and Communications - Transformation

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At the CMA, the Commercial team plays a pivotal role in building the necessary capability to deliver CMA's hugely important work, whilst ensuring value for money. As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will be a part of a small but busy commercial team delivering procurement and contract management functions across the CMA. You will also lead on our management information and reporting requirements across the team both internally and external to CMA.</p><p>We have a similar SEO role, Senior Commercial Manager (IT), currently being advertised, which includes working closely with our IT &amp; Digital colleagues, leading in the procurement of a range of services and goods, managing a range of Pre-Market, and Sourcing activities. If this role if more suitable to your skill-set, please see this role advertised under the CMA.</p><p><strong>About the CMA</strong></p><p>We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging.</p><p>It’s a fascinating time to be at the heart of competition and consumer protection as our lives become increasingly digital and society grapples with the unique power of large technology firms.</p><p>We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.</p><p>You can read more about working at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will deliver procurement and contract management functions across the CMA. This will involve the placement and management of contracts across a variety of spend categories, including People Services, Technology, Corporate, Buildings and Market Research. As you will lead on our management information and reporting requirements, you must therefore have good experience of data management and the use of excel and other digital tools (e.g Power Bi) for data analysis.</p><p>To succeed in this role, you will need to be professionally qualified (MCIPS) or have a suitable equivalent (or working towards). You’ll have experience of successfully delivering procurement activity within a public sector environment or similarly regulated sectors. It is also important that you have knowledge and demonstrable experience of both contract and supplier management, and commercial contracting in relevant areas.</p><p>For full role responsibilities, please review the attached role profile.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. For tips on how to make the most your application, please have a look at our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/application-tips-and-guidance/1" target="_blank">guidance document</a></p><ul><li>Professionally qualified (MCIPS – Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) or suitable equivalent (or working towards) (<strong>Lead Criteria</strong>).</li><li>Good experience of data management and the use of excel and other digital tools (e.g Power Bi) for data analysis (<strong>Lead Criteria</strong>).</li><li>Good knowledge and demonstrable experience of both contract and supplier management and commercial contracting in relevant areas exercising judgement as required.</li><li>Experience of successfully delivering procurement activity within a public sector environment or similarly regulated sectors.</li><li>Experience in delivering commercial strategies able to meet the business need at reduced cost and operational risk and of successfully delivering transformation in a commercial environment.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate to all internal and external stakeholders across various professions and demonstrate effective influencing and negotiation skills as needed.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Government Commercial Function – People Standards for the Profession (Associate Commercial Lead):Section A – Judgement and Leadership; 1.Business Acumen and Commercial Judgement</li><li>Section B - Commercial Expertise;5. Procurement Process6. Contract &amp; Supplier Management</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £49,400, Competition &amp; Markets Authority contributes £14,311 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>You’ll also get: </p><ul><li>25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering</li><li>Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye tests</li><li>Access to the Civil Service Sports &amp; Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard</li><li>A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work</li></ul><p>You can read more about our benefits in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence.​ We treat everyone with Respect and are Collaborative and Inclusive.​</p><p>Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.</p><p>You can read more about life at the CMA in our <a href="https://cma-gov.pagetiger.com/candidatepack1/1" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application and sift stage</strong></p><ul><li>As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form.</li><li>The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV &amp; application review), and an interview. </li><li>Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and experience for each of the essential criteria (as included on the role profile attached and listed above under 'Person Specification') in your application. Your personal statement should be no more than 1250 words.</li><li>An initial sift based on the first two criteria points (Lead Criteria) may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification will then be considered.</li><li>We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications and take through the highest performing candidates to the interview stage.</li><li>Successful candidates at sift will be invited to an interview which will be conducted either in-person or via Teams. </li></ul><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><ul><li>At the CMA we apply a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you and we use the Success Profiles framework assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and attached role profile.</li><li>The interview will be a 45 minute-one hour panel interview where you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills outlined in the role profile. </li><li><p><strong>Technical elements we will assess at the interview:</strong></p><p>You will also be required to demonstrate your suitability for the role in line with the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/984460/__Government_Commercial_Function__GCF__People_Standards_for_the_Profession_Version_3.0_.pdf" target="_blank">Commmercial Function People Standards</a>: please open the role profile to review the specific details.</p></li></ul><ul><li>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.</li></ul><p><strong>Timeline (the dates outlined below are indicative and may be subject to change)</strong></p><ul><li>The advert closing date is 9th February 2026 (23:55). We are not able to accept late applications.</li><li>The sift is scheduled to take place between 10th and 17th February 2026.</li><li>Interviews will be held from the week commencing 2nd March 2026.</li></ul><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p><p>We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.<br><br>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. You can also email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>For example, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional. You might also require additional time to complete a timed assessment or a sign language interpreter to support with the relaying of information.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Becky Smith</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cma.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@cma.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NzcmdmVyaWZ5PTY4YWFjNmNlNDM0NTMwZWNhYmQ3NzQ1NmZmYmZiZDA0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwODYyLTZlM2U0MWQ4ZDE3YWY0M2FmNTJjZDdhODQ0ZDU4Y2Y4YzBmYjc1NGY=" target="_blank">Senior Commercial Manager Role Profile 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 155kB)

Senior Commercial Manager

National Crime Agency

Deputy Director Multi-Threats & Borders (North, Central & Wales and South) and Forensics

<h4>Job summary</h4>The EO Personal Assistant and Business Support role provides comprehensive administrative and business support to senior leaders within the Materials Directorate. The postholder ensures the smooth running of diaries and inboxes, coordinates meetings and events, manages correspondence, and supports both project and corporate activities. <h4>Job description</h4><ul><li><strong>Diary and Inbox Management:</strong> Efficiently manage schedules, appointments, and communications for senior staff.</li><li><strong>Meeting and Event Coordination:</strong> Organise and support meetings, events, and related logistics.</li><li><strong>Correspondence and Communication:</strong> Draft, review, and manage internal and external communications.</li><li><strong>Business and Project Support:</strong> Provide administrative support for ongoing projects and corporate initiatives including some finance management.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.</li><li><strong>Judgement and Discretion:</strong> Handle sensitive information with care and exercise sound judgement in all tasks.</li></ul><p>DBT values and promotes learning and development for all its staff. As part of this offer, all our Executive Officer (EO) and Administrative Officer (AO) roles are offered with the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship. For this role, the apprenticeship we are offering is Business Administrator Level 3. If you have any questions about the apprenticeship and what the requirements or eligibility are please contact <a href="mailto:capabilitydelivery@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">capabilitydelivery@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The below criteria are essential and will be assessed at application stage;</p><ul><li>Strong organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication.</li><li>Experience in administrative or business support roles.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,699, Department for Business and Trade contributes £8,603 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 recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p>Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.</p><p>To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application: </p><ul><li>250 word statements for the following Civil Service Behaviours: <p>- (lead behaviour) Managing a Quality Service</p><p>- Delivering at Pace</p><p>- Working Together</p></li><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with<strong> key responsibilities and achievements that relate to the essential criteria</strong> listed in this advert. Any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years should be explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages.</li></ul><p>Your application will be sifted against the Behaviours criteria of the Civil Service Success Profiles.</p><p>It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date, though this is subject to change. </p><p>In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift may be conducted on the lead Behaviour Managing a Quality Service. Candidates who pass the initial sift of the lead Behaviour Managing a Quality Service will either progressed to a full sift where all Behaviours are assessed, or progressed straight to further assessment/interview. </p><p>Candidates who pass the sift will be invited to interview, where we will assess you on the Success Profiles elements of Behaviours and Strengths.</p><p>Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment: </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. </p><p>Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at <a href="mailto:DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p>Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department. </p><p><strong>Further Information:</strong></p><ul><li>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences. </li><li>The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases. </li><li>Terms and Conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. </li><li>Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.</li><li>Candidates that do not quite meet the standard for this role may be offered a position at a lower grade.</li></ul><p><strong>Vetting</strong></p><p>The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected. </p><p>For further information on National Security Vetting please <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">visit the Demystifying Vetting website</a>.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Katie Jewitt-Turrell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:katie.turrell2@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">katie.turrell2@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. <br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: <a href="mailto:Resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a>. <br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. <br>For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complaints_Handling_Procedure-AUGUST-2018.docx.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxODkmdmVyaWZ5PWQ1MDAyNmNlMThkOThmMzJhMDMyZDE0MzZkZjU4YjBjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNDIwLWM0ZGNmY2NjOTY1MDNmYzViM2Y2ZTE5NDMxYjI3NjYwZTYwYzNmNzE=" target="_blank">DBT T&amp;Cs 2025-08-18 Opens in new window</a> (doc, 46kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxOTAmdmVyaWZ5PWRiODI3YzcwMGEyZTBjODBiYTkwYWZmY2ZlNmIxMTRlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNDIwLWM0ZGNmY2NjOTY1MDNmYzViM2Y2ZTE5NDMxYjI3NjYwZTYwYzNmNzE=" target="_blank">DBT candidate pack July 2024 (1) (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 943kB)

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<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Director of Legal (Data Privacy &amp; Advice)</strong></p><p><strong>Full time / Part time</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong>£91,276 pa</strong>- <strong>£104,513 pa</strong>, with potential for further progression to <strong>£117,748 pa</strong> with our pay progression scheme. </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid </p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a> . </p><p><strong>Job summary</strong></p><p>The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.</p><p>As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.</p><p>The Legal Director (Data Privacy Advice) will play a pivotal role in advising across the full range of legislation that the ICO is responsible for monitoring and enforcing, with a particular focus on data protection and public/administrative law. Ideally, the successful candidate will be an expert in data protection law and have some regulatory or policy making experience. This is a senior and varied position, offering the opportunity for high-profile leadership at the intersection of law, technology, and society, and the chance to make a real impact by delivering the ICO’s strategic priorities</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Legal Director will lead a team of six lawyers providing legal support on a wide range of the ICO’s policy work and regulatory interventions. This includes advising as part of multi-disciplinary teams on:</p><ul><li> Implementing reforms following the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and other legislative proposals, such as the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill;</li><li> Regulatory interventions prioritised under the ICO’s strategic causes, including Children, Cyber Security, Online Tracking, and AI and Biometrics;</li><li> Engagement with major stakeholders from the public sector and tech industry;</li><li> The application of the law to emerging technologies, including projects in the ICO’s Regulatory Sandbox.</li></ul><p>The Legal Director will work through matrix-managed teams drawn from policy, technology, and enforcement colleagues. There will be regular engagement with other regulators and central government as we work together to address challenges in the digital environment. The role will involve handling highly sensitive matters requiring DV level security vetting. This is a unique opportunity to provide impactful leadership and to contribute to the ICO’s mission in a dynamic, data-driven environment.</p><p>Reporting to, and supporting, the General Counsel, the Legal Director (Data Privacy Advice) provides strategic leadership to the ICO Legal Service. As a member of the ICO’s Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to corporate leadership, supporting decision making and delivering change. You will ensure that the ICO is run, managed and governed in line with our corporate vision and values.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Provide senior leadership to an effective legal function which provides timely, robust, solutions-focused advice that enables the ICO to meet its strategic objectives and manages risk appropriately. Ensure proper governance, quality and ethical standards are met</li><li> Use initiative, be innovative and seek opportunities for strategic change to deliver world class legal advice and support the ICO’s objectives. Seek, encourage and recognise ideas and have the courage to take risks and change how things are done, challenging the status quo appropriately where required.</li><li> Make effective, confident and timely decisions, involving relevant colleagues and consulting others where needed, articulating options and making recommendations for preferred courses of action.</li><li> Take responsibility and be accountable for achieving the ICO’s strategic priorities, translating these into clear and deliverable objectives within the directorate. Providing the energy and drive to achieve them and deciding when change is necessary to re-align activity to meet the ICO’s objectives.</li><li> Maximise resource efficiency across ICO Legal Service and deliver value for money. This will involve the continual review of activities and opportunities for improvement.</li><li> Work with other senior colleagues to create long and short term strategic business plans and budgets, ensuring that they are joined up across the ICO and contribute to the achievement of the ICO’s goals by making the relevant connections throughout the wider ICO.</li><li> Lead and manage a high performing team, communicating effectively to achieve staff engagement and being a visible and credible leader.</li><li> In collaboration with the other Legal Directors ensure ICO in house legal resources work within a framework which promotes continuous professional development, and are motivated and supported to provide the highest possible standards of service</li><li> Promote team working, knowledge sharing and resource co-ordination across the ICO, working with other senior leaders to achieve these outcomes.</li><li> Champion the development of staff, creating an inclusive environment which values diversity, encourages learning and development and identifies and acts where capabilities need to be improved.</li><li> Develop and manage strategic relationships, both within and external to the ICO, in particular negotiating and influencing others to achieve desired outcomes.</li><li> Represent the ICO and its values effectively at senior level in engagements and presentations nationally and internationally.</li><li> Undertake corporate responsibilities as a senior leader in the ICO, such as leading or participating in steering groups and committees, and leading or chairing internal investigations or panels.</li><li> Support, and where necessary deputise for, the General Counsel or other senior leaders, maintaining a strong insight and understanding of the work of ICO Legal Service, collaborating and supporting senior colleagues effectively.</li><li> Act as Information Asset Owner for your directorate. Provide the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) with assurance that information assets are appropriately managed in line with legal requirements including data protection legislation, and ICO standards and procedures</li></ul><p></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage:</strong></p><ul><li> Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales or, in respect of Applicants qualified in a jurisdiction outside of England and Wales, must have an appropriate equivalent professional qualification and may be required to undertake the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (or apply and be granted an exemption of one or both parts) within a defined period.</li><li> Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification</li><li> Substantial experience in a senior legal position</li><li> Experience of engaging and negotiating with senior external stakeholders</li><li> Ability to manage and supervise legal staff in inclusive and supportive manner</li><li> Knowledge of the regulatory environment and the public law framework, including the democratic, political and organisational context</li><li> Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed during interview</strong>:</p><ul><li> Experience of the management and deployment of resources including budgets</li><li> Excellent analytical skills particularly in a data protection context</li><li> Experience of interpreting and applying complex legislation with particular emphasis on the legal framework required to support effective regulation</li><li> Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills</li><li> Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change</li><li> Experience of advising on complex strategic projects.</li><li> Experience of analysing complex operational / statistical information and producing accurate / intelligent forecasts and plans</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £91,276, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £26,442 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy</p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by <strong>23:59 on Sunday 1st February 2026</strong>. Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Information Commissioner's Office

Director of Legal (Data Privacy & Advice)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Senior Information Access Officer </strong></p><p>Full time/Part Time</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong>£44,297 - £49,813 pa</strong>, with potential for further progression to <strong>£56,082</strong> with our pay progression scheme.</p><p>Location: Hybrid</p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, or Cardiff office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.</p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The ICO must be a model of good practice in complying with the legislation it regulates. The Senior Information Access Officer is responsible for handling the most complex, high profile or novel requests for information from receipt to completion. They are also responsible for providing advice to colleagues across the business and for making decisions about information access issues, including disclosure. </p><p>The role is central to protecting the ICO’s reputation as the information rights regulator by ensuring that all statutory obligations in relation to information request handling are met and appropriate codes of practice and guidance are followed.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Respond to information requests from receipt to completion largely autonomously and in accordance with all statutory obligations, codes of practice and guidance thereby minimising the reputational risk of noncompliance.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations/codes of practice and tribunal/court decisions in order to be able to take decisions relating to the interpretation, scope and outcomes of information requests including the application of exemptions.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain up to date knowledge of internal developments/work going on at the ICO, particularly in relation to high profile areas or corporate challenges.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide trusted advice to senior management about information requests which are sensitive or high profile and need senior management sign off, ensuring that such cases are brought to the attention of relevant senior staff, and others with a need to know.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Take decisions relating to information access, and in particular provide cover for the Group Manager when they are unavailable.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Exercise discretion and judgement taking into account all relevant factors which might affect the decision-making process.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Deal with enquiries from the press office and other colleagues about the disclosure of ICO information.</li></ul><ul><li>Respond to requests for the exercise of other individual’s rights under data protection law.</li></ul><ul><li>When complaints are made, respond to the ICO in its capacity as regulator.</li></ul><ul><li>Build an effective network of contacts including senior staff enabling the smooth processing of requests.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Contribute to the development of the ICO’s information governance strategy and business plan for the Group.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of internal request handling procedures for the effective, consistent, and compliant handling of information requests.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Conduct internal reviews in line with procedures and guidance.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Contribute to quality assurance procedures for request handling.</li></ul><ul><li>Work to encourage a consistent approach to information access across the ICO.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute and assist in the process of transferring records to The National Archives.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to local and cross office strategic projects as required.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage</strong></p><ul><li>Experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience. </li><li>Substantial relevant experience in case handling</li><li>Proven experience of applying information rights legislation or similarly complex legislation</li><li>Around 3 years work experience in an Information Rights role</li><li>Ability to use standard office IT packages.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at interview stage</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent intellectual ability in order to analyse complex legislation and to be able to apply it to particular cases and situations</li><li>Ability to rapidly assimilate and digest large volumes of information.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and maintain good relationships with senior staff both internally and externally</li><li>Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines, in particular when handling information requests.</li><li>Strong communication skills including excellent written and verbal skills.</li><li>Proven ability to exercise judgement and ability to take high profile decisions.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,297, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £12,832 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>If you have a disability or impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> . </p><p></p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by 23:59 on <strong>Sunday 1st February 2026</strong>. Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Senior Information Access Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Content Designer, Digital Team.</strong></p><p><strong>4 Fixed-term contract roles: 2 contracts of 23 months, 2 contracts of 12 months.</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join The National Lottery Community Fund as a Content Designer.</p><p>You’ll mostly work on content to help people understand and apply for funding. This includes content for our website, as well as for application forms, emails and other guidance. You’ll also have the opportunity to help improve our content and user experience across the whole service.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You'll be part of our Digital team. We’re a multi-disciplinary team, working to user-led design principles. You’ll work with other designers, researchers, developers, and colleagues from the rest of the Fund to design content that meets user needs and reflects our values.</p><p>You’ll join a thriving group of designers who love sharing knowledge and experience. We’ll offer you support to widen your design skills, and opportunities to take part in training and communities of practice.</p><p>The responsibilities of the job include:</p><ul><li>designing and writing clear, user-focused content</li><li>using research, feedback, and analytics to inform and improve content</li><li>working collaboratively with designers, developers, and researchers</li><li>collaborating with colleagues outside our team who do not have a user-centred design background</li><li>making sure content meets accessibility standards</li><li>building and deploying content on our website content management system</li><li>contributing to our design community</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Details</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: </strong>25, 26 February and 2, 4 March 2026</p><p><strong>Format: </strong>Virtual interview</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid working, anywhere in the UK. Choice of home or office working (offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Newtown). Some in person meetings, including quarterly away days across UK locations.</p><p>We’ll talk to you about where you are based and your working pattern if you get the job.</p><p>We will be hosting a <strong>briefing session on: Wednesday 21 January 2026, from 11am to 11:45am.</strong> To register or ask any questions please email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Upload your CV in Word format and write a supporting statement of up to 1000 words. We'll use the following criteria to score your application – so you should show how you meet them in your supporting statement.</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Design content to meet user needs and make complex language and processes easy to understand.</li><li>Formulate hypotheses and gain insights from data and user research.</li><li>Have a strong practical understanding of accessibility and inclusive design.</li><li>Work collaboratively in an agile or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to follow content standards and style guides.</li><li>Tailor communication to stakeholders' needs and work with them to build relationships, while also meeting user needs.</li></ul>​<strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><strong>​</strong><ul><li><strong>​</strong>Create prototypes (in software like Figma) and use content management systems (like Umbraco).</li><li>​Contribute to content strategies and policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion </strong>​</p><p>Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. </p><p>We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. </p><p>As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,000, The National Lottery Community Fund contributes £13,036 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>A full list of our benefits can be found on our website using the link below:</p><p>Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme<br>Flexible working<br>Enhanced paid maternity/ paternity leave<br>Paid volunteering leave<br>Season ticket loan</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us" target="_blank">https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc4NjYmdmVyaWZ5PWM3MDI3ZjdmNjExMGY4YTAxMDFjNDc3NGZkNzE4M2I0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM4MTExLWVmNTJiNWZmMjJhNGIyNzExYWI5N2ZmMTFkMDg1YzE5YzBlODUxYTQ=" target="_blank">Digital Content Designer (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1035kB)

Content Designer/ Dylunydd Cynnwys

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. We do this in three ways. </p><p>Firstly, we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly. </p><p>Secondly, we open international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements. </p><p>Finally, we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal-making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow. </p><p>The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission. The team have been nominated four times in a row for ‘Best Public Sector Employer’ at the <a href="https://www.womenintechemployerawards.co.uk/shortlist-2024" target="_blank">Women in Tech awards</a> and won the award in 2025! </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for a dynamic Application Support Engineer. The service desk will support various applications such as the Atlassian Suite, Zendesk, Google Workspace, Intune and other productivity applications in use across the department. In this role, you’ll not only contribute to the design of the support process of these vital applications, but also ensure their stability, robustness, and resilience to help us keep our digital services running smoothly and efficiently. </p><p><strong>About you </strong></p><p>As an Application Support Engineer, you will work in a dynamic, agile environment, reporting to the Application Support Lead, and working alongside other application engineers and other roles in DDaT, such as Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, DevOps engineers, Architects and Testers. You will be responsible for managing the 1st and 2nd line technical support for various SaaS Applications across the department. </p><p>You’ll look for opportunities to improve process efficiency, identify new available features, make use of automations where possible and work with various teams when onboarding new applications. You’ll also be actively participating in improving the capability of the Application Support team, as well as presenting at Show and Tells to share new features to the team and stakeholders. </p><p><strong>Main responsibilities </strong></p><p>You will be: </p><ul><li>Manage the Application Support service desk to ensure that issues are being resolved in a timely manner within the SLA </li><li>Work with stakeholders to identify new solutions based on upcoming requirements </li><li>Participate in testing and validation of solution designs, using automation where possible </li><li>Organise training sessions for users and junior staff members </li><li>Liaise with SaaS suppliers for any outages and escalations </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>It is essential that you have: </p><ul><li><strong>Experience supporting tools such as Atlassian, Zendesk, Google Workspace (Lead Criteria)</strong></li><li>Experience on a Service Desk </li><li>Experience in working in agile/rapid application development teams, contributing to solution delivery and decision making throughout the full agile delivery lifecycle</li><li>Experience of recommending and assessing tooling standards to be used for application engineering</li><li>Experience of collaborating with stakeholders to improve application usability and performance</li><li>Problem-solving skills </li></ul><p>It is desirable that you have: </p><ul><li>Experience with Microsoft 365 </li><li>Experience with ServiceNow </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Technical Understanding</li><li>User focus</li><li>Technical Specialism</li><li>Ownership and Initiative</li><li>Continual Service Improvement</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>A flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours </li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity </li><li>A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with service </li><li>Three paid volunteering days a year </li><li>An employee benefits programme including cycle to work</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>As part of the <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2022/10/20/the-civil-service-recruitment-process-explained-part-1/" target="_blank">application process</a> you will be asked to upload a two-page CV and complete a 750 word personal statement outlining how you meet the essential skills and experience listed above. You can use bullet points and subheadings if you prefer. </p><p>Sift will be from week commencing 2/02/2026 </p><p>Interviews will be from week commencing 16/02/2026 </p><p>Please note these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. </p><p>If there is a high volume of applications, we will sift looking at your <strong>first essential criterion only</strong>. You may then be progressed to full sift or straight to interview. </p><p><strong>How we interview </strong></p><p>At the <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2020/10/05/what-does-a-good-interview-look-like/" target="_blank">interview stage</a> for this role, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant Technical Skills and Behaviours from the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> framework. These are role specific and in line with the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/" target="_blank">DDaT Capability Framework</a>. </p><p><strong>How we offer </strong></p><p>Offers will be made in merit order based on location preferences. If you pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring you will be held on a 12-month reserve list in case a role becomes available. If you are judged a near miss at interview, you may be offered a post at the grade below the one you applied for. </p><p>This role requires <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc" target="_blank">SC clearance</a>. DBT’s requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being rejected and your offer will be withdrawn. </p><p>Checks will also be made against: </p><ul><li>departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records) </li><li>UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records </li><li>your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency </li><li>security services record </li><li>location details </li></ul><p><strong>More about us </strong></p><p>This role can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. If you are based in London, you will receive London weighting. DBT employees are contracted to work in a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in the office. Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DBT, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered. </p><p>You can find out more about our office locations, how we calculate salaries, our diversity statement and reasonable adjustments, the Recruitment Principles, the Civil Service code and our complaints procedure in the candidate pack attached to this advert. </p><p>Find out more about life at DBT, our benefits and meet the team by watching our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2PJ26zIZwk" target="_blank">video</a> or reading <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank">our blog!</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : DDaT Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance <a href="mailto:Resourcing@trade.gov.uk" target="_blank">contact DBT by email at Resourcing@trade.gov.uk.</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complaints_Handling_Procedure-AUGUST-2018.docx.pdf”" target="_blank">Civil Service Commission Complaints</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5NTQmdmVyaWZ5PTJiODIwZWZmZDllNzMwZDMwY2Y5YzM3ZTc5N2E1ZGRmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM3OTY0LTk0Y2QxNzRhY2Y2OWQ5YzIyMTAxYTc4NTFiMTJkNzkyZTY4NmMyN2E=" target="_blank">DDaT Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 506kB)

Application Support Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces? </strong></p><p><strong>Do you thrive on driving positive change and supporting colleagues? </strong></p><p>If so, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) invites you to bring your expertise to our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Unit and join us as our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager. </p><p>We are a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure it is what it says it is, and that it is increasingly healthy and more sustainable. With such a diverse remit, it’s important that our teams have everything they need to deliver their important work successfully. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Unit (HSWU) aims to ensure that staff at the FSA work in an environment that supports their needs. That’s where you come in. </p><p></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture of safety across the Agency. You’ll be the trusted expert, delivering clear, practical advice to managers and staff, maintaining robust safety systems, and spearheading initiatives that drive our health, safety, and wellbeing strategy forward. </p><p>This is your opportunity to: </p><ul><li>Lead the development and delivery of innovative policies and projects that make a real difference. </li></ul><ul><li>Guide and support managers through incident investigations, audits, and risk management, ensuring we meet and exceed UK legislation. </li></ul><ul><li>Design and deliver engaging training, analyse performance data to spot trends, and recommend improvements that keep our people safe and empowered. </li></ul><ul><li>Champion a culture of continuous improvement, raising awareness and building engagement at every level—from Trade Unions to senior leaders. </li></ul><p>We’re looking for a qualified professional with a track record of delivering results in health, safety, or wellbeing. Your analytical skills, passion for positive change, and ability to build strong relationships will be key to your success. If you’re ready to prioritise, engage, and inspire, we want to hear from you. </p><p>At the FSA, you’ll find a supportive environment where your work truly matters. Join us and help ensure our colleagues are safe, valued, and able to deliver their best—so together, we can keep food safe for all. </p><p>Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help shape the future of workplace wellbeing at the FSA. </p><p><strong>Working pattern guidance</strong></p><p>Applicants who wish to work compressed hours are welcome to apply - however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. </p><p>If applying as a job share partnership you should both complete separate application forms on Civil Service Jobs but should make it clear that you are applying as job sharers. Further details on job sharing can be found here <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/recruitment-process-for-job-sharers/" target="_blank"><strong>JSF – What is the recruitment process for job sharers? , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)</strong></a></p><p>Due to the nature of the role, we are unable to consider requests for part time working. </p><p><strong>Please read before applying</strong></p><p><strong>This post is a temporary Fixed Term/Loan appointment available until the return of the substantive post holder, estimated to be </strong><strong>18 December 2026 </strong><strong>with the potential, but no guarantee, of extension or permanency.</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates that are already established Civil Servants or from non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will come to the FSA on a Loan basis and will need to request permission from their Home Department for the Loan prior to applying for this vacancy.</strong></p><p><strong>Note for FSA employees </strong></p><p>You must seek approval from your substantive manager before applying for any non-permanent vacancy - please refer to the ‘Temporary internal appointments framework’ on the FSA intranet for more details. <strong>Please note that if applying for a temporary post within the FSA or elsewhere on promotion, successful appointment will not automatically result in a permanent promotion - you will revert to your current substantive grade at the end of the Fixed Term or Loan period (unless funding has been approved to make the post permanent).</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process. </p><p>We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success. </p><h4>Licences</h4>Full Driving Licence (Manual or Automatic) for category B vehicles<h4>Qualifications</h4>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification <br>and<br>An IOSH Training qualification (or willing to undertake during the first 6 months in post)<h4>Memberships</h4>A chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months)<h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification.</li><li>A chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months)</li><li>An IOSH Training qualification (or willing to undertake during the first 6 months in post).</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £42,596, Food Standards Agency contributes £12,340 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Our candidate pack details the benefits that the FSA has to offer. Please also refer to the attached Terms and Conditions statement.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.<p>Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack. </p><p><strong>Application and shortlisting</strong></p><p>You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role. </p><p><strong>Technical: </strong>You will be asked two question to confirm that you meet the following Technical requirements of the role. </p><ul><li><strong>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification and a chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months) </strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Full Driving Licence (Manual or Automatic) for category B vehicles</strong></li></ul><p>If you cannot answer yes to both questions – you will not be able to proceed further with your application. </p><p>You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria. </p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Technical - L</strong><strong>ead Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification </li></ul><p>and </p><ul><li>A chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months) </li></ul><p>and </p><ul><li>An IOSH Training qualification (or willing to undertake during the first 6 months in post) </li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Significant practical experience of working in health and safety within a complex, multi-site organisation </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - effectively managing competing demands and perspectives </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in participating in training development and delivery </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable experience of identifying and acting on trends through analysis of performance data </li></ul><p><strong>Lead Criteria </strong>An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview stage which will consist of an interview and ​briefing exercise​, during which you will be assessed against the criteria below. </p><p><strong>Experience </strong></p><ul><li>Significant practical experience of working in health and safety within a complex, multi-site organisation (Assessed via briefing exercise sent 24 hours prior to interview) </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - effectively managing competing demands and perspectives </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in participating in training development and delivery </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable experience of identifying and acting on trends through analysis of performance data </li></ul><p><strong>Technical </strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification </li></ul><p>and </p><ul><li>A chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months) </li></ul><p><strong>Details of assessment exercise </strong></p><p>Full details of arrangements for the briefing exercise will be included in the invitation to interview. </p><p><strong>Expected Timeline</strong></p><p>Advert closes: 1 February 2026 (23:55) </p><p>Sift: Expected to take place during week commencing 2 February 2026 </p><p>Final panel interview: Expected to take place during week commencing 9 or 15 February 2026 </p><p>Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application). </p><p><strong>Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.</strong></p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. </p><p>Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made. </p><p>Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard <strong>may</strong> be considered for similar roles at a lower grade. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p><strong>Please note that the FSA does not offer visa sponsorship and cannot provide advice on visa applications</strong></p><p><strong>Making a complaint</strong></p><p>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. </p><p>If you feel your application has not been treated fairly in accordance with the principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email the FSA’s Director of People at <a href="mailto:jo.bushnell@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.bushnell@food.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : Louise Butler</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Louise.Butler@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">Louise.Butler@food.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you wish to raise a complaint then please email <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxOTYmdmVyaWZ5PWNiZjAwMDdmN2FkY2Q0MDlkODNmZTg5NjIyNjdkZTI2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM3OTc5LTA0MGIzNzFjNTM4ODg5MDZkYmJkMmU1NjFjZTU3YzRhOWM0NzhmYzU=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions as at April 2020 (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 42kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5NjQmdmVyaWZ5PWRiNzM5NmU0MzVkODVjZmM4ZGM0MzIxZWJkZDM3NDEzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM3OTc5LTA0MGIzNzFjNTM4ODg5MDZkYmJkMmU1NjFjZTU3YzRhOWM0NzhmYzU=" target="_blank">v2.0 Candidate Pack - Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager (SEO) FTA Jan 26 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 996kB)

Food Standards Agency

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

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<h4>Job summary</h4>The Firearms Chronicle Coordinator is a key role within the Special Operations Unit Head Quarters Department supporting the NCAs niche covert armed capability responding to NCA and on occasions NPCC high risk serious and organised crime threats. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Armed operations Unit remain deployable and compliant with the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice for Armed Policing.<h4>Job description</h4><p>To support the Special Operations Unit with the management of the Firearms modules within the Chronicle system. Support and manage the implementation of new Chronicle modules, interfaces and upgrades. Manage all modules for the respective business areas, ensuring national minimum standards are achieved whilst also meeting individual business area requirements and providing an efficient, effective and robust service to all stakeholders. Directly manage and mentor a small team of specialist firearms Chronicle enabled staff. Support, mentor and develop staff within their role. Support the Chief Firearms Instructor as the Chronicle subject matter expert (SME) during College of Policing Inspections or any other assurance or post incident procedure. </p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities </strong></p><p>Management of staff</p><p>Management of Chronicle staff across a range of business areas, ensuring data standards and data integrity in line with Agency Policies and Operating Procedures.</p><p>Creation of data standards</p><p>Creation and maintenance of Agency specific Chronicle data standards in line with National guidance and College of Policing requirements.</p><p>Training</p><p>Responsibility for instruction and training across Chronicle modules within relevant business areas.</p><p>Maintenance of Chronicle modules</p><p>Responsible and accountable for the maintenance of existing firearms Chronicle modules or upgrades. Liaise with the supplier (Polaris) to ensure that the module is set up in line with national requirements.</p><p>Development of Chronicle modules</p><p>Responsible and accountable for the development of all Chronicle modules to ensure they evolve alongside changing policing requirements across all business areas.</p><p>Management of Chronicle</p><p>Responsible and accountable for the management of the “Core” of the NCA Chronicle system. Providing a robust, auditable and standardised approach, whilst securing the integrity of the system. Ensuring National and Agency minimum standards are achieved and maintained.</p><p>Providing Chronicle advice and guidance</p><p>Stand as the SME, providing Chronicle advice and guidance across all business areas and at all levels</p><p>Management of user permissions</p><p>Responsible and accountable for the issuing and management of all user access permissions of the Chronicle system, thereby ensuring robust data security.</p><p>Development, Maintenance and management of all Chronicle related interfaces</p><p>Responsible and accountable for the development, maintenance and management of all Chronicle related interfaces. Provide support to business areas with regards to their implementation and use.</p><p>Consultations</p><p>Responsible and accountable for the consultation process, creation, reviewing and management of all Chronicle Policy, Guidance and Procedure documents across all areas of business.</p><p>Operations Recording Requirements</p><p>Responsible and accountable for implementing, reviewing and the management of all modules “Operations recording requirements”, in line with the NCA Strategic Threat and Risk Assessment (STRA) data requirements.</p><p>Representation at Inspections</p><p>Represent the NCA during College of Policing (CoP) Firearms Training and Taser Training Licence inspections. Be interviewed with regards to the recording of training and the management of accreditation, using the NCA Chronicle system. Represent the NCA during HMICFRS inspections in relation to Firearms records. Be interviewed with regards to the recording of operational data using the NCA Chronicle system.</p><p>Attendance at workshops and conferences</p><p>Responsible and accountable for attending National JML Chronicle Development workshops decision and conferences as the representative of the NCA. Ensure effective consultation and communication with the relevant NCA business areas.</p><p>Developing relationships</p><p>Develop strong working relationships and work collaboratively with NCA Learning &amp; Development (L&amp;D) Training Managers, Operational Firearms Managers, Chief Firearms Instructor, Strategic Firearms lead, Special Operations Unit (SOU) Senior leadership team and National Stakeholders.</p><p>Training, supporting and mentoring staff</p><p>Train, mentor, support and monitor individual NCA Chronicle staff thereby ensuring a standardised operation of the system, in line with the requirements of the NCA Chronicle policies and procedures. This will include prioritising their workload, when necessary, in order to meet strategic requirements.</p><p>Data Extraction</p><p>Responsible and accountable for the extraction of NCA Operations data to feed and support the NCA Strategic Threat and Risk Assessments (STRAs), across all business areas.</p><br><p><strong>Full advert details for this vacancy can found on the advert on the NCA Recruitment Portal. Please follow the link to apply at advertisers' site.</strong></p><p></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Knowledge of Chronicle Firearms Modules</p><p>Effective working knowledge of all firearms modules within Chronicle.</p><p>Experience of Firearms Licensing Requirements/Inspections.</p><p>Experience of working with the College of Policing with regards firearms licensing requirements and inspections.</p><p>Management experience</p><p>Experience of managing and developing staff.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience of managing Chronicle Firearms Modules within a team environment to deliver organisational improvement</li><li>Experience of working with external stakeholders to develop, improve and implement systems set against organisational priorities.</li><li>Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders as part of a national inspection process.</li><li>Experience in improving culture within a team and measuring success.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,326, National Crime Agency contributes £13,130 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>All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £13131. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Website.</a></p><p>New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays. </p><p>If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).</p><p>Other benefits include:</p><ul><li>Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements) </li><li>Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities</li><li>Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits</li><li>Housing schemes - Key Worker status</li><li>Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway , Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.</li><li>Staff support groups/networks</li><li>Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) </li></ul><p>Further information is available on the <a href="https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/benefits-and-support" target="_blank">NCA Website.</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<br><p><strong>How we will assess you</strong></p><p>Your application will be assessed against the following:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a> - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:</p><ul><li>Experience of managing Chronicle Firearms Modules within a team environment to deliver organisational improvement </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with external stakeholders to develop, improve and implement systems set against organisational priorities. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders as part of a national inspection process. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in improving culture within a team and measuring success. </li></ul><p>A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.</p><p>You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.</p><p>We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.</p><p>Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.</p><p>For guidance on the application process, visit: <br><a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/applying-and-onboarding" target="_blank">NCA Applying and Onboarding</a></p><p><strong>Assessment 1</strong></p><p>The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the <strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong> section.</p><p><strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank"><strong>Behaviours</strong></a></p><ul><li>Changing and Improving </li></ul><ul><li>Developing Self and Others </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a></p><ul><li>Experience of managing Chronicle Firearms Modules within a team environment to deliver organisational improvement </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with external stakeholders to develop, improve and implement systems set against organisational priorities. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders as part of a national inspection process. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in improving culture within a team and measuring success. </li></ul><p><strong>Assessment Outcome</strong></p><p>Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal. <br>If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months. <br>Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.</p><p>In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order: </p><ol><li>Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)</li><li>If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised) </li><li>If still tied, application sift scores will be used</li></ol><p>Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.</p><p>You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.</p><p>Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to visit the <a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">NCA Careers Page</a> for more information.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe your application has not been treated fairly, email: <a href="mailto:Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a> (quoting the vacancy reference). <br>If unresolved, you may escalate your complaint to the Civil Service Commission.<br><br>

Firearms Chronicle Co-ordinator

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Service Integration and Management (SIAM) Team is part of Enterprise Services, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the National Crime Agency's IT estate. SIAM supports this function by assessing stakeholder requirements and ensuring the smooth transition of new and modified services in line with service level agreements (SLAs), while applying robust governance and control measures.</p><p>We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to help drive the evolution of our service delivery. The successful candidate will identify innovative solutions to challenges and proactively pursue opportunities for service improvement. This role demands strong relationship management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and partners across the Agency.</p><p>This position aligns with the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/business-relationship-manager" target="_blank">Business Relationship Manager</a> role within the Government Digital and Data (GDAD) Profession Capability Framework.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>IT capabilities are essential to the NCA’s mission to protect the public from serious and organised crime. The SIAM Team plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management and delivery of a wide range of operational IT services to NCA Officers and law enforcement partners across the UK.</p><p>This is achieved through strong leadership and oversight of the entire service lifecycle, alongside rigorous assurance and management of the IT supply chain. Our goal is to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed service levels and tailored to meet the operational needs of our officers.</p><p>To support this, we adopt a lifecycle approach to IT service management and continually invest in building a team of skilled, professional IT Service and Product Management practitioners. These experts work within a complex and dynamic IT estate that evolves to meet emerging challenges.</p><p>Our technology must adapt to address the changing threats faced by the public and the NCA. To enable this, we are seeking high quality candidates who can drive innovation, identify solutions to complex problems and proactively deliver service improvements. In this role, you will work strategically across teams to ensure that digital and data investments deliver maximum value and support the NCA’s vital mission.</p><br><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Governance and Control - </strong>Work flexibly across a growing and complex IT estate, applying appropriate levels of governance and control to ensure compliance and consistency.</p><p><strong>Knowledge Building and Performance Review - </strong>Collaborate with business areas to develop a deep understanding of service outcomes and performance requirements, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Managing a Quality Service - </strong>Partner with our supply chain and Service Integration and Management (SIAM) providers to deliver a seamless, high-quality service experience for end users.</p><p><strong>Assurance Management - </strong>Develop expertise in service and product management to support robust assurance processes and maintain the integrity of IT services.</p><p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration - </strong>Engage and collaborate with technology teams and wider stakeholders to deliver exceptional services. Use a range of communication methods to build strong, effective relationships across a diverse stakeholder network.</p><p><strong>Effective Problem-Solving Skills - </strong>Apply critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that enhance service delivery.</p><p><strong>A Product-Centric Approach - </strong>Champion technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to ensure services deliver maximum value and meet the highest standards for stakeholders.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Stakeholder Relationship Management - </strong>You can effectively negotiate and influence stakeholders, building strong and lasting relationships. You are confident in influencing decisions, resolving challenging situations, and removing barriers to progress. You communicate clearly and consistently, fostering mutual understanding and alignment while prioritising user needs.</p><p><strong>Continual Service Improvement - </strong>You can identify opportunities for process optimisation and contribute to implementing solutions that enhance efficiency and service quality.</p><p><strong>Service Focus - </strong>You can interpret inputs and establish coherent frameworks that deliver consistent and effective outcomes.</p><p><strong>Business Analysis - </strong>You can investigate issues and opportunities within existing processes, working collaboratively with stakeholders to define objectives and recommend practical solutions that deliver measurable benefits.</p><p><strong>Strategic Thinking - </strong>You understand the strategic context of your work and can clearly articulate how activities align with organisational goals. You contribute to shaping strategy and policy development.</p><p><strong>User Focus - </strong>You can identify and engage with users and stakeholders to gather evidence of user needs, ensuring services are designed and delivered with the end user in mind.</p><br><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Experience of working in an ITIL structured framework <em>or</em> experience of working in a SIAM environment - </strong>ITIL provides a structured framework for service management, whilst SIAM is a framework for managing multiple IT service providers. Our work is based around the ITIL Framework, and whilst an ITIL qualification is desirable, experience of working within ITIL or SIAM frameworks is essential to this role. </p><p>This must be evidenced in your application.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Continual Service Improvement - The ability to proactively identify opportunities for process optimisation and contribute to the design and implementation of effective solutions that enhance service quality and efficiency.</li><li>Strategic Thinking - The ability to operate effectively within a strategic context, clearly articulate how activities align with organisational goals, and actively contribute to the development and refinement of strategies and policies.</li><li>Service Focus - The ability to translate inputs into structured, practical frameworks that deliver consistent, high-quality services and meet organisational objectives.</li><li>User Focus - The ability to identify, engage and collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather robust evidence of user needs, ensuring services are designed and delivered to meet those needs effectively.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,326, National Crime Agency contributes £13,130 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<strong>Full advert details for this vacancy can found on the advert on the NCA Recruitment Portal. Please follow the link to apply at advertisers' site.</strong><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Supporting Services Senior Officer

TCCA Head of Curriculum Development

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Do you have strong analytical skills where you can weigh up different sources of information to make clear recommendations to senior officials?</p><p>Do you have experience of leading on audits to recognised standards within the regulatory environment?</p><p>If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as our Head of Regulatory Audit – Local Authorities, and we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>The FSA is a non-ministerial department of over 1600 people. We play a critical role in protecting public health and consumers’ wider interests in food across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our vision is an important one - to drive change, delivering “food you can trust” and working towards a healthier and more sustainable food system.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This post sits within the FSA’s Regulatory Compliance Division (RCD), which has responsibility to ensure that the delivery of official food and feed controls (OCs) is undertaken effectively. These checks and processes are in place to monitor compliance of food and feed businesses with the requirements of feed and food law, and where necessary to enforce those requirements.</p><p>You will lead an Official Controls Audit Team of 4 staff who will undertake audits of the FSA own operational teams on their delivery of official controls against the feed and food law enforcement standard. You’ll play a key role in ensuring effective delivery of the FSA’s audit programme against the feed and food law enforcement standards, and in accordance with strategic priorities.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process.</p><p>We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>•A qualification or training in auditing e.g. Quality Assurance Management, ISO Lead Assessor course or HACCP auditing, IRCA Registration<br><br>And<br><br>•A Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board; the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification.<br>Or<br>•A Diploma in Trading Standards or its antecedents; or the full Diploma in Consumer Affairs including the Food and Agriculture paper<br>Or <br>•A member of the Royal College Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) who holds Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary)<br>•RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Proficiency in Meat Inspection or equivalent qualification.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>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>Please confirm which of the following Technical Criteria you hold. You do not need to follow the instruction to provide your answer in a STAR format.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £58,279, Food Standards Agency contributes £16,883 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Our candidate pack details the benefits that the FSA has to offer. Please also refer to the attached Terms and Conditions statement.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack. </p><p><strong>Application and shortlisting</strong></p><p>You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role. </p><p><strong>Technical:</strong> You will be asked a question to confirm that you meet the Technical requirements of the role. </p><p>· A qualification or training in auditing e.g. Quality Assurance Management, ISO Lead Assessor course or HACCP auditing, IRCA Registration</p><p><strong>And</strong></p><p>· A Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board; the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification.</p><p><strong>Or</strong></p><p>· A Diploma in Trading Standards or its antecedents; or the full Diploma in Consumer Affairs including the Food and Agriculture paper</p><p><strong>Or</strong></p><p>· A member of the Royal College Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) who holds Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary)</p><p>· RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Proficiency in Meat Inspection or equivalent qualification.</p><p>If you cannot answer yes to this question – you will not be able to proceed further with your application.</p><p>You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria.</p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p>· <strong>Lead criteria: </strong>Experience of undertaking or leading on the delivery of audit to recognised standards within the regulatory environment </p><p>· Strong analytical skills, weighing up different sources of information to underpin operational decisions and make clear recommendations to senior officials</p><p>· Proven experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in a challenging and dynamic environment</p><p>· The ability to effectively communicate complex and challenging concepts to internal and external audiences, both verbally and in writing</p><p><strong>Lead Criteria</strong></p><p>An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria.</p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise.</p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final <strong>interview </strong>in which we will assess you against the following Experience requirements of the role and Civil Service Behaviours.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>· Making Effective Decisions</p><p>· Communicating and Influencing</p><p>· Managing a Quality Service</p><p>Full details of the positive indicators being assessed for each Behaviour can be found in the Candidate Pack.</p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p>· Experience of undertaking or leading on the delivery of audit to recognised standards within the regulatory environment </p><p><strong>Assessment Exercise</strong></p><p>As part of the interview process, you will be asked to prepare an unseen presentation. Further information will be provided to you on the day / invitation to interview email.</p><p><strong>Expected Timeline</strong></p><p>Advert closes: 25/01/26</p><p>Sift: Expected to take place w/c 26/01/26</p><p>Final panel interview: Expected to take place w/c 09/02/26</p><p>Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application).</p><p><strong>Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.</strong></p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare.</p><p>Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made.</p><p>Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Please note that the FSA does not offer visa sponsorship and cannot provide advice on visa applications</p><p><strong>Making a complaint</strong></p><p>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.</p><p>If you feel your application has not been treated fairly in accordance with the principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email the FSA’s Director of People at <a href="mailto:jo.bushnell@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.bushnell@food.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Nathan Philippo</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:nathan.philippo@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">nathan.philippo@food.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you wish to raise a complaint then please email <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3NDAmdmVyaWZ5PWMwNmJhZDU4MDZkY2MyMmZlZDdlNThjYjBiNGMzZjY2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMzA4LTlhNTFiMTY5YWE2MDU4ZDJjYTc4ZjhkMjZhNzk1NWYzZWNlNmNhM2Y=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack - Head of Regulatory Audit - Local Authorities Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1067kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3NDEmdmVyaWZ5PWMwZTNiOTAwN2YxYzcyMWYyMjg2ZjFlODM1NjlkMTI0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMzA4LTlhNTFiMTY5YWE2MDU4ZDJjYTc4ZjhkMjZhNzk1NWYzZWNlNmNhM2Y=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions as at April 2020 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 42kB)

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