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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers, and drive economic growth.</p><p>The Infrastructure Group plays a key role in delivering one of the UK’s most important national priorities: achieving a clean power system by 2030. This major transition requires new generation, storage and network infrastructure, alongside an energy system that works efficiently for consumers. As part of this work, we collaborate extensively with industry, government and wider energy partners.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity, which we’re looking for a Part-Time Private Secretary (up to 0.6) to join another Part-Time Private Secretary in the Infrastructure Private Office, a small team that provides strategic, policy and operational support to a member of our senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of varied and meaningful priorities, ensuring your Director is well supported, well informed and able to deliver their priorities effectively.</p><p>You’ll act as a reliable and trusted point of coordination, providing accurate and timely briefing, anticipating upcoming needs and managing the flow of information to and from the Director’s office. Working closely with colleagues across Ofgem and with some external stakeholders, helping to maintain progress on key areas of work, support collaborative problem solving and ensure alignment across the organisation.</p><p>Responsible for delivering organised and effective administrative and logistical support, acting as a central coordination point, helping teams understand priorities, supporting clear communication and monitoring progress so that emerging issues and opportunities are identified early.</p><p>Supporting policy and strategy activity within the directorate, helping ensure that advice is well drafted, clear, practical and aligned with organisational goals. Working collaboratively across teams, professions and evidence sources to support understanding of proposals and their implications.</p><p>Building positive relationships with other Private Offices to support consistency and shared learning across the function, while providing day-to-day management to EAs and PAs in the directorate, supporting resourcing activity where needed and contributing to a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.</p><p>We’re looking for someone who is well organised, able to manage multiple priorities and comfortable working alongside senior colleagues. You’ll enjoy working in a collaborative environment, be proactive in anticipating needs and help bring clarity to busy or complex situations.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the delivery of excellent administrative and logistical support, making sure that your Director has first class diary and IT support; taking responsibility for getting them in the right place, at the right time, with the right papers.</li><li>Act as an interface between your Director and the wider organisation, supporting the senior team in delivering your Director’s priorities and provide steers to teams and ensuring they are fully actioned.</li><li>Work with the relevant team to ensure plans are in place, they are clear and transparent for execution of the directorate and work internal stakeholders to ensure that there is regular reporting and monitoring of progress in place, recommending remedial action as required. Make opportunities to strengthen or accelerate progress and support the communication of Director’s goals. </li><li>Scan ahead and take action to further opportunities and mitigate potential risks against Directors area to deliver and proactively ensure the organisation provides briefings and other information required by and for your Director in a timely way to a high standard.</li><li>Attend internal and external meetings with my Director as needed. Ensuring your Director is briefed as needed and you allocate necessary actions arising to teams with clarity.</li><li>Work flexibly to support the wider team and form effective relationships with other Private Offices to ensure consistency and a commitment to excellence across the PO function.</li><li>Provide direct management to the related EA and PAs in the directorate and support/lead on resourcing requirements where needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Resourcing</strong></p><p>Operates a Flexible Resourcing model where you will have the opportunity to work flexibly across Ofgem supporting on a range of projects or may have a longer deployment within a team where you have in-demand specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise. We will support you to learn and develop the Policy &amp; Strategy skills and knowledge you need to build your career.<br><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities and Outputs</strong></p><p><strong>Policy Development</strong></p><ul><li> Ensuring the advice produced for your Principal and from your directorate is well-drafted, concise and action-oriented.</li><li> Supporting the directorate in directing key workstreams and projects, including contributing to effective internal and external stakeholder engagement by prioritising, scoping and delivering work.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li> Effectively communicating the benefits, challenges and trade-offs of policy proposals to senior colleagues and partners</li><li>Ensuring delivery by effective collaboration across teams, supporting professions and other sources of evidence and expertise to understand and manage risks and issues</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills <strong>(LEAD)</strong></li><li> Strong analytical and problem solving skills <strong>(LEAD)</strong></li><li> Demonstrable interest and/ or experience in public policy/energy/net zero</li><li> Demonstrative experience in engaging with/managing multiple stakeholders.</li><li> Ability to manage different work activities or workstreams to keep projects on track</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 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>Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.</p><p>You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.</p><p><em>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></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 : Lisa Buchanan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.<br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxMTcmdmVyaWZ5PTVhZWI2ZGEyZjI0ZWJjODUxOTUyZjFhMzIxMzQ0ODM1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MTEzLWRlYjI4MDc0YTYxMjhiN2M2Y2NmMjE2MmMxNmY1MDcwMDBlYWI1NGI=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_Private Secretary_445147 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 662kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxMTgmdmVyaWZ5PWQ1MmEyNDNjY2QzMTQ2MzQzZjRjZTU0MTJmMjFhNGRjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MTEzLWRlYjI4MDc0YTYxMjhiN2M2Y2NmMjE2MmMxNmY1MDcwMDBlYWI1NGI=" target="_blank">Role Profile_Private Secretary_445147 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 107kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxMTkmdmVyaWZ5PTJjYTkwYjQ3NWRhOWJiOTg4NTk3ZDRmYmRmZDdmZTAzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MTEzLWRlYjI4MDc0YTYxMjhiN2M2Y2NmMjE2MmMxNmY1MDcwMDBlYWI1NGI=" target="_blank">Terms &amp; Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 323kB)

OFGEM

Private Secretary

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Commissioning and Work Recording (CWR) team plays a pivotal role within the Specialist Division (SPD). It is an integral support function to delivery processes for SPD’s units by providing strategic oversight, direction, and operational support for commissioning and work recording activities. The team collaborates closely with divisional leads, Technical Strategic Leads (TSLs), Team Leaders (TLs), and Inspectors to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery aligned with organisational priorities. As SPD works to align with Science Division, the role of the CWR team will expand and evolve to support wider organisational priorities, it is imperative CWR is resourced efficiently to provide that support.</p><p>As part of this structure, the CWR Support Colleague acts to support divisional performance, supporting both proactive planning and responsive service delivery through the commissioning and work recording processes. The role is a central point of contact for Inspectors, Heads of Units, other HSE divisions, and external stakeholders, ensuring cross-divisional coordination which aligns to the strategic aims of the HSE Strategy and annual Business Plan.</p><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p><p>Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain the CWR commissioning SharePoint list by ensuring that questions and queries are answered and tracking the progress of activity</li><li>Capture proposals for new commissioning activities, ensure the TL is aware and respond to customers via a central inbox</li><li>Produce meaningful management reports from the information held in Power BI</li><li>Support the routing of queries related to commissioning and ongoing active work areas</li><li>Explain to colleagues processes for planning, commissioning and monitoring work</li><li>Support CWR meetings and delivery of internal workshops </li><li>Maintain the Division’s learning and Development database, supporting TLs across the Division in timely completion of learning activities</li><li>Maintain the CWR Power BI dashboards which produce reports for the wider Division</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of work planning including development of aims and objectives and associated activities</li><li>Experience of Data Analytics to be able to interpret data requirements and present data in a clear and compelling way, using graphical representations and data visualisations.</li><li>Ability to work with MS365 systems to capture information and report key information</li><li>Experience of working effectively as part of a team and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, drawing on their expertise as required</li><li>Ability to balance competing priorities and achieve objectives at pace </li><li>Good organisational and planning skills, and the ability to take responsibility for delivering outcomes on time to required standard</li></ul><p>As part of the pre-employment checks for this role, you will be asked to provide your qualification certificates during the onboarding process. If you are unable to provide the evidence this will result in failing the Pre Employment Checks and you will be unable to join HSE and work in the role. Please contact <a href="mailto:hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk</a> if you are unsure if your qualification meets the eligibility requirements above or if you have any queries around obtaining certificates.</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>English Language and Maths GCSE grade C/grade 4 (Scottish National 5 certificates grade A to C) or an equivalent (e.g a level 8 in the International English Language Testing System).<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £31,657, Health and Safety Executive contributes £9,171 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></ul><p>We invest in our people with:</p><ul><li> Competitive rates of pay</li><li> Access to the highly competitive <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Scheme</a> to which HSE contribute 28.97% far more than in the private sector.</li><li> Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career</li><li> Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture</li><li> 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave · Parental leave benefits</li></ul><p>As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.</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, Ability and Experience.<p>Upon submitting your short application form, you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Numerical Test and a Verbal Test.</p><p>Please complete the online tests as soon as possible, within 24-48 hours is recommended, to allow time to complete your full application.</p><p>If you successfully pass the tests, you will then be invited to complete the final stage of your application. You must complete the online tests and your full application form by 12.00pm on Monday 19th January 2026 . If you fail to complete the online tests and full application form before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the tests will be available when you are invited to take the tests. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.</p><p><strong>Application Information</strong></p><p>As part of your application, you will be asked to complete an anonymised CV detailing your career history and qualifications.<br>You will then be asked to complete a Personal Statement of up to 1000 words. This should demonstrate how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job role as described above.</p><p>Please note - your CV will be used for information purposes only and will not be scored.</p><p>The last section of your application form will require you to evidence up to 250 words for the behaviour 'Delivering at Pace'.</p><p><strong>Sift Information</strong></p><p>The sift is due to take place from Monday 19th January 2026, where you will be assessed on the Behaviour listed and your Personal Statement. </p><p><strong>Interview Information</strong></p><p>The interviews will take place virtually from Monday 2nd February 2026.</p><p>At interview, you will be assessed on the three behaviours detailed within the job advert along with strength based questions. In the event of a high number of applications at sift or that pass the interview standard or in the event of a tie-break we will assess on the lead behaviour, Delivering at Pace.</p><p><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p><p>This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.</p><p>Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.</p><p>HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.</p><p>From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box <a href="mailto:internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank"> Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK</a></p><p>It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.</p><p>Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.</p><p>HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.</p><p>If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a></p><p>If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.</p><p>Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.</p><p>Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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:DSU.recruitment@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">DSU.recruitment@hse.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DSU.recruitment@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">DSU.recruitment@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a> or by writing to HSE at the following address: HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecode…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0NzMmdmVyaWZ5PTI4NzFjNDA4NzliODcwMDg3YmI4OGQ2MjdjMjA1ODI1" target="_blank">HSE Terms and Conditions - CSJ Advert Annex Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 116kB)

Health and Safety Executive

Commissioning and Work Recording Support Officer (Band 5/EO)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are excited to have appointed our new permanent Deputy Director of Strategic Finance! As they will be working part-time, we are now opening a search for a talented job-share partner to join them on Wednesdays to Fridays. This is a unique opportunity to lead our strategic finance function in a flexible, collaborative partnership. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing/https:/www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing/" target="_blank">civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing</a></p><p>This is an exciting and high-profile role leading DSIT’s Strategic Finance and Management Accounts team at the strategic centre of the department, leading on financial strategy and planning for a budget of around £15 billion a year. </p><p>The postholder will have considerable influence, working closely with a range of stakeholders including Ministers, the Permanent Secretary, his senior leadership team and HM Treasury. </p><p>This is an important period for DSIT as we take forward our Spending Review settlement to deliver outcomes for the economy and for citizens. The postholder will work across multiple teams to ensure that available budgets and flexibilities are maximised whilst ensuring control totals are protected. </p><p>DSIT is ambitious to be at the forefront of embracing new technologies and you will take a lead role in driving forward improvement in our finance processes and products, using your experience and enthusiasm for great data and financial insights.</p><p>You will lead a high performing team and collaborate with brilliant colleagues across the finance team, wider department and beyond to shape and influence policy decisions through your strategic approach.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As Deputy Director, Strategic Finance your Key Responsibilities will include: </p><ul><li>Provide insight across large and complex budgets. Your creative skills will identify solutions that help embed financial objectives, drive decision making and secure strong outcomes that align DSIT’s strategic objectives. </li><li>Ensure that existing commitments and new proposals are challenged to help optimise value for money, leading engagement with HMT on new areas of work or financial issues. </li><li>Overall financial strategy and management, in both current and future years, to ensure that resources are deployed and managed in a way which best supports delivery of Ministerial priorities and value for money.</li><li>Leading financial planning in the Department and clearly articulating the strategic choices for the Executive Committee and SoS.</li><li>Leading in-year financial management across the Department, including management accounting overseeing the Estimates and OSCAR processes, including preparation of Memoranda for Parliament.</li><li>Working closely with central teams on fiscal events such as Spending Reviews and Budget, leading DSIT’s relationship with HM Treasury.</li><li>Support the Leadership Team and Ministers to ensure funding is spent effectively – driving value, providing advice on managing within control totals and options for any headroom. </li><li>Lead the business planning process for the department, working closely with finance business partners and colleagues across the department.</li><li>As part of the finance senior leadership team, you will help shape the function and continually seek opportunities to drive efficiency and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Stakeholders:</strong></p><p>Your key stakeholders will include:</p><ul><li><strong>The Secretary of State</strong>,<strong> and her Ministerial Team</strong> – you will work closely with Ministers and their advisers, supporting and influencing medium and long-term financial strategies, and providing day-to-day financial advisory input to underpin departmental priorities.</li><li><strong>The Permanent Secretary and the Executive Committee </strong>- to provide insight and recommendations on Spending Reviews, financial planning, resource allocation, and strategic choices.</li><li><strong>Director General for Corporate Services and Chief Operating Officer</strong> to ensure financial management aligns with wider departmental transformation and operational objectives. </li><li>Leading DSIT’s relationship with <strong>HM Treasury</strong>, engaging on fiscal events such as Spending Reviews and Budgets, and ensuring value for money and compliance with government financial controls.<br></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for on data and translating financial information into a story that stakeholders can engage with. You will enjoy working strategically, collaboratively, and able to deliver at pace. You will have experience of financial modelling and analysis, strong technical accounting skills and can demonstrate confidence in navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering sustainable change across complex systems. </p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of strategic financial leadership and management within Civil Service, including working effectively with HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office, or at a similar scale and complexity.</li><li>Proven success in driving improvements in financial reporting in uncertain organisational contexts.</li><li>Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and accurately. </li><li>Strong leadership skills, capable of navigating ambiguity, complexity and motivating teams through change. </li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Expertise in data-driven decision and improving or automating services to enhance user experiences as well as utilising AI tools to deliver them. </li><li>Experience of large-scale organisational change. </li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>Fully CCAB (or CIMA) qualified with up-to-date CPD.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Department for Science, Innovation &amp; Technology contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:</p><ul><li>A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.</li><li>Automatic enrolment into the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Scheme</a>, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.</li><li>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.</li><li>An extensive range of learning &amp; professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.</li><li>Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.</li><li>A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>To apply for this post, please complete the online application process no later than <strong>23:55 on Sunday 25th January 2026</strong>. Which will include: <br></p><ol><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with <strong>key responsibilities and achievements</strong>. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the <strong>essential and desirable criteria</strong>, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. </li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (maximum 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the <strong>essential criteria</strong> in the person specification.</li></ol><p>If you are shortlisted; you will be asked to take part in a Staff Engagement Exercise in advance of the final panel interview. This assessment will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, it is designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. </p><p>Full details of the assessment process will be provided to shortlisted candidates at the earliest opportunity.</p><p>For further information regarding the assessments please visit - <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscs-assessments.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSurnita.Bains2%40dsit.gov.uk%7C48f10bf9a0984764a89008dd5717896a%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638762480807983810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GV2rPSBI%2F%2FzW44IeFmkv4263NXK0GU0D%2FUZNhRJY594%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://scs-assessments.co.uk/</a> .</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:dsitresourcing.GRS@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dsitresourcing.GRS@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjQmdmVyaWZ5PTViZTAzZmQzOTQxOWQ2OThjZTIyMzA0Y2I2ZDExNTQwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">2026.01.06 DSIT DD Strategic Finance Jobshare Final Draft Candidate Pack.pptx Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2363kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjUmdmVyaWZ5PTZkMjk5YWZlMzlmMTc1ZDZjMzA1OWVjZjZjYTUxMmIxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">Deputy Director, Strategic Finance Jobshare - Accessibility Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 372kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjYmdmVyaWZ5PWMyZjc3ZGRmMGMzZDg0NmMxYzk0Y2JjZDcyNDM5ODM3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">JobShareGuide Opens in new window</a> (docx, 43kB)

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