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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Operations Delivery Manager - Scotland

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can be an integral part of the team that helps to support Scottish farmers and land managers farm in a sustainable way?</p><p>RPID teams manage the implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies, process applications for funding and provide high quality customer service. An exciting opportunity has arisen for four Agricultural Officers to join the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) in the Perth area office. </p><p>Agricultural Officers perform a key role in the work of the Division and are often a key point of contact for farmers, crofters and the rural community. They undertake a wide variety of duties, many of an outdoor nature, including visits to farms and crofts to carry out inspections. The team also undertake desk-based processing of claims and applications, and engage directly with customers as the primary point of contact for the rural community in the area.</p><p><strong>Due to the nature of this role, a considerable amount of driving is involved therefore a valid driving licence that enables the candidate to drive in the UK is mandatory.</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Conducting site verification of land use and area to meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the accuracy of claims, including capital items purchased to meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Inspecting for livestock traceability, to meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conducting plant health inspections to meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Engagement with customers to enable them to understand changes to support of Scottish agriculture.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><strong>Technical / Professional Skills:</strong><ul><li>Delivery and decision making at pace – <strong>Working Level</strong></li></ul><strong>Experience</strong><ul><li>Previous practical experience of working within UK agricultural or rural sector and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the wider farming practices in Scotland. </li><li>Demonstrate a knowledge of the schemes and support that RPID have available to help the farming sector, including those which assist the Scottish Government meet its Net Zero target.</li></ul><strong>Behaviours:</strong><ul><li>Communicating and influencing – Level 2</li><li>Working together - Level 2.</li></ul><h4>Licences</h4>Driving Licence<h4>Qualifications</h4>Driving Licence<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivery and decision making at pace – Working Level</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,754, Scottish Government contributes £9,778 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.If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an <strong>interview</strong> and <strong>presentation</strong>. Assessments are scheduled for w/c <strong>16 February 2026</strong> however this may be subject to change.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 Keron</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Peter.Keron@gov.scot" target="_blank">Peter.Keron@gov.scot</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot" target="_blank">scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot</a></li></ul>

Scottish Government

Agricultural Officer - Perth (3052)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Scottish Forestry (SF) is the Scottish Government (SG) agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations. We have five regional offices or conservancies throughout Scotland that:</p><ul><li>provide forestry guidance and advice;</li><li>administer incentives (including grants) to deliver SG priorities;</li><li>implement forestry policy and regulations, and feed regional perspectives into national activities.</li><li>Carry out health, education and engagement programmes with local communities.</li></ul><p>Perth and Argyll Conservancy has a team of 27 technical and support staff. The team is based across two offices with most people based at Upper Battleby near Perth, and three in Argyll.</p><p>The conservancy team are busy, dedicated and enthusiastic carrying out a wide range of interesting and often complex casework and projects around our regulatory, grant giving and partnership remit. A key part of our work is woodland creation with the Conservancies having a major role in delivering the Scottish Government’s woodland creation targets. We are currently seeing a significant increase in the amount of new woodland creation in the area, approving around 3000 ha/year through the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS).</p><p>Perth and Argyll Conservancy has 3 area teams each led by an Operations Manager, supported by the Case Support team and Office Manager</p><p>We strongly believe in an inclusive and supportive work culture. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background. Scottish Forestry are a flexible employer and encourage applicants who wish to work</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>What you will do</strong></p><p></p><p>Monitor new and existing cases, as well as associated grant claim payments, in discussion with the Operations Managers, and aim to balance casework within teams.</p><p>Maintain an overview of all conservancy casework by developing a suitable system for recording case progress thus providing an effective service to applicants and minimise delays in processing casework.</p><p><strong>Main Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee allocation, recording and management of all casework i.e. Forestry Grant Scheme applications, Felling Permission Applications, Illegal Felling reports, Forest Plans etc in discussion with Operations Managers and Office Manager. Produce management information reports as required.</li><li>Monitor all submissions for monthly clearing, noting the outcome and maintain an overview of FGS contract issue and return.</li><li>Develop and maintain a record of all management Information for Conservancy Grants and Regulations activities.</li><li>Maintain an overview of all claim processing, variation requests and coordinate the Single Application Form (SAF) exercise ensuring payments are made within the agreed deadlines.</li><li>Act as the lead Conservancy contact for the National Office Operations Delivery team, coordinating action/disseminating information where required within the Conservancy.</li><li>Provide support to CSO’s within Area Teams and help balance case allocations across teams where required to cover for absence</li><li>Support and coordinate the training, mentoring and learning of Case Support Officers within the Conservancy teams.</li><li>Deputise for Office Manager by acting as signatory/authorising officer for finance.</li><li>Other duties as line manager decides is necessary.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience </strong></p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>experience of Grants &amp; Regulations administration and use of IT systems e. Rural Payments &amp; Services (RP&amp;S), Casebook etc</li><li>experience of planning, organising and managing workloads</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>previous experience of developing/overseeing a manual case management system</li></ul><br><p><strong>Technical</strong></p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages Excel, Word and Outlook</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><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £32,875, Scottish Forestry contributes £9,523 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>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.To apply complete the online application form on the Scottish Forestry Website<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li></ul>

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