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HM Prison & Probation Service

202510: Prison Officer - HMP Onley

202510: Prison Officer - HMP Whitemoor

202510: Prison Officer - HMP Manchester

202509: Prison Officer - HMP Downview

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSTS AT THE LAW COMMISSION - COMMERCIAL AND COMMON LAW TEAM</p><p>Details of these posts are set out in the separate Guide for Applicants available at: <a href="https://lawcom.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">How to apply – Law Commission</a></p><p>The general guide is available on our website, and Welsh translations of both the How to Apply guide and the General Guide are also provided on the website.<br><br>You MUST read the Guide for Applicants before applying. The skills and qualifications required for the posts, including minimum academic criteria are set out in the guide. If you attempt to apply without reading the guide first, your application is likely to fail automatically.<br><br>There is a separate recruitment campaign for each of our four legal teams. This campaign is for the Commercial and Common Law Team. Please ensure you submit your application to the correct team. Please only apply to one team as it is not our practice to consider multiple applications.<br><br>The posts are offered on a fixed term basis of up to 103 weeks (two years), with the option for a 52-week (one-year) contract if preferred by the successful candidate.<br><br>If a large number of applications are received, a sift based on the lead experience of Legal Research may be held. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, an additional sift of all the remaining criteria will be done on those applications which passed the initial sift.<br><br>The Law Commission</p><p>The Law Commission is a statutory body set up under the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform where it is needed.</p><p>Its aims are:</p><ul><li>To ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible</li><li>To conduct research and consultations in order to make recommendations for reform for consideration by Parliament</li><li>To codify the law, eliminate anomalies, repeal obsolete and unnecessary enactments and reduce the number of separate statutes</li></ul><p>The Law Commission is an independent non-departmental body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Further information about the Law Commission and its work can be obtained from <a href="https://lawcom.gov.uk/about/" target="_blank">here.</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>By September 2026, candidates should have completed two years of full-time legal studies (or part-time equivalent) and achieved results at first-class or good 2:1 level, with some first-class work. Applicants with a GDL/CPE plus LPC/BPC, or SQE 1 and 2, may also apply.<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>Motivational Fit</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,014, Ministry of Justice contributes £11,592 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13037?entityId=13037" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13037?entityId=13037</a>

Ministry of Justice

Law Commission Research Assistant - Commercial and Common Law Team (Ref: 13037)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSTS AT THE LAW COMMISSION - PUBLIC LAW AND LAW IN WALES TEAM</p><p>Details of these posts are set out in the separate Guide for Applicants available at: <a href="https://lawcom.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">How to apply – Law Commission</a></p><p><br>The general guide is available on our website, and Welsh translations of both the How to Apply guide and the General Guide are also provided on the website.<br><br>You MUST read the Guide for Applicants before applying. The skills and qualifications required for the posts, including minimum academic criteria are set out in the guide. If you attempt to apply without reading the guide first, your application is likely to fail automatically.<br><br>There is a separate recruitment campaign for each of our four legal teams. This campaign is for the Public Law and Law in Wales Team. Please ensure you submit your application to the correct team. Please only apply to one team as it is not our practice to consider multiple applications.<br><br>The posts are offered on a fixed term basis of up to 103 weeks (two years), with the option for a 52-week (one-year) contract if preferred by the successful candidate.<br><br>If a large number of applications are received, a sift based on the lead experience of Legal Research may be held. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, an additional sift of all the remaining criteria will be done on those applications which passed the initial sift.<br><br>The Law Commission</p><p>The Law Commission is a statutory body set up under the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform where it is needed.</p><p>Its aims are:</p><ul><li>To ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible</li><li>To conduct research and consultations in order to make recommendations for reform for consideration by Parliament</li><li>To codify the law, eliminate anomalies, repeal obsolete and unnecessary enactments and reduce the number of separate statutes</li></ul><p>The Law Commission is an independent non-departmental body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Further information about the Law Commission and its work can be obtained from <a href="https://lawcom.gov.uk/about/" target="_blank">here.</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>By September 2026, candidates should have completed two years of full-time legal studies (or part-time equivalent) and achieved results at first-class or good 2:1 level, with some first-class work. Applicants with a GDL/CPE plus LPC/BPC, or SQE 1 and 2, may also apply.<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>Motivational Fit</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,014, Ministry of Justice contributes £11,592 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13041?entityId=13041" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13041?entityId=13041</a>

Law Commission Research Assistant - Public Law and Law In Wales Team (Ref: 13041)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p><p>This is a non-operational role supporting the Waste Management function.</p><p>The job holder will be required to support meeting the waste management needs of their chosen establishment by collecting, processing and disposing of waste materials from all areas of the establishment in the most appropriate and effective way, with regard to legislative compliance and environmental issues.</p><p>The role may have prisoner contact with parties of prisoners in their area of work as the role will be expected to work with prisoners. The role will not have responsibility for supervising prisoners or areas of work.</p><p>This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory duties in an establishment.</p><p>This is a rotational role.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The job holder will be responsible for carrying out day to day activities within the Waste Management unit.</p><p>Providing general advice and guidance to staff on how to manage waste more effectively and actively promote recycling within the establishment.</p><p>Undertaking activities towards reducing waste and ensuring areas of work are safe, clean and tidy whilst work is in progress.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties</strong></p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><p>• Supporting the waste management needs of their chosen establishment by collecting, processing and disposing of waste materials. Actively contribute to recycling/waste efficiency meetings and Sustainable Development Committee Meetings.</p><p>• Log materials used and assist with stocktaking of tools, equipment and materials. Whilst also being required to undertake the role of banksman directing the operation of some plant equipment or machinery.</p><p>• Inform management to ensure sufficient levels of stock are maintained. Advising on sufficient levels of stock and request procurement of goods and services and ensure all materials used are logged and are fit for purpose.</p><p>• Ensure allocated planned maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised via the computer aided facilities management system and carrying out project work when required.</p><p>• Escort technical contractors when required, in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS). Maintaining regular communications via radio net in accordance with LSS. Liaising with contractors when ordering services, including skip collection.</p><p>• Be responsible for tools and plant machinery, carrying out checks at regular intervals and completing relevant documentation in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS) and National Security Framework (NSF).</p><p>• Comply with Health &amp; Safety policies, procedures and legislation to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance.</p><p>• Drive estates vehicles and operate plant equipment, as well as assembling products on site when required.</p><p>• Operate within command mode in line with local contingency plans. Undertaking incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as per Service Delivery Agreement timescales in a safe manner.</p><p>• Carry out pest control prevention measures across the estate when required, including carrying out insect control measures within work area.</p><p>• Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.</p><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.</p><p>An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>• Working Together</p><p>• Managing a Quality Service</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing</p><p>• Developing Self and Others</p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p>• Will comply with the relevant Health &amp; Safety policies and regulations such as COSHH.</p><p>• May have completed manual handling, basic security awareness and be trained in break-away techniques.</p><p><strong>Ability</strong></p><p>• Requires basic knowledge of relevant role and will be required to undertake specific training and courses in relation to waste management.</p><p>Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances</p><p>37 hour working week (standard).</p><p>HMPPS Staff on closed pay structures only:</p><p>Additional Conditioned Hours Pensionable (ACHP)</p><p>Staff moving from a closed 39 hour pay structure will be eligible for the two protected pensionable additional committed hours (ACHP). They will work a 39 hour week consisting of the standard 37 hour week and a further 2 additional hours (ACHP) paid at plain time pensionable rate.</p><p>Unsocial Hours Working</p><p>This role requires working regular unsocial hours and a payment at the current approved organisation rate will be made in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public Holidays.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £24,527, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £7,105 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12900?entityId=12900" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12900?entityId=12900</a>

Waste - Support Services Facilities SSF - Waste Environmental (Ref: 12900)

<h4>Job summary</h4><ul><li>Do you have excellent communication skills?</li><li>Do you thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment?</li><li>Do you enjoy working to tight deadlines?</li></ul><p><strong>If so, we would love to hear from you!</strong></p><p>The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food &amp; Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy.</p><p>APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value differences and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.</p><p>The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our People are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes.</p><p><strong>Job Overview</strong></p><p>This post is full-time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. </p><p>You will provide general administrative support to the Surveillance and Laboratory Services Department, which works to safeguard animal health and welfare.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Providing various office administrative duties including, but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Booking in submissions</li><li>Preparing reports</li><li>Answering telephone queries and following up enquiries</li><li>Ensuring accurate records are kept and updated accordingly</li><li>File Management</li><li>Inputting data and information onto APHA data systems</li><li>Ordering stationery, laboratory and PM room consumables</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Be well organised</li><li>Respond positively to change</li><li>Be customer service focused</li><li>Be accurate in inputting data and collating / filing paperwork</li><li>Must be IT Competent using the MS Office tools (Word/Excel/Outlook)</li></ul><p>The post will also require Health clearance.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>You will be required to complete a short filing assessment and a desktop exercise to test your prioritising and IT skills</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,025, Animal and Plant Health Agency contributes £7,539 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>In return for your dedication and hard work, we will support your ongoing personal development through appropriate training as inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a generous employer contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme, reward vouchers and in-year bonuses. We also offer additional days off if accrued extra hours (flexi-time –if accumulated), three paid volunteering days per year. Further details can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.</p><p>Everyone in APHA is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. When you join the Directorate, you will be welcomed into your new team through an induction programme that will provide you with helpful information on the civil service, our work and our policies. Your line manager will also work with you to establish your priorities for the year, developing a performance, learning and development plan tailored to you and your role.</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 Process</strong></p><p>You will be required to complete the following as part of your application:</p><ul><li>A CV-style application submitted through an online tool accessed through the Civil Service Jobs website. This should include your job history and qualifications</li><li>A 500- word Personal Statement of how you match the details in the Personal Specification – the written evidence you provide must relate to your own experiences. We encourage you to use the full word allowance of the Personal Statement but not to exceed it</li><li>A 250-word Behaviour Statement for the following Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions and Delivering at Pace. Please use the STAR technique (Situation Task, Action, Result) to provide evidence of the Behaviours in your application.</li></ul><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p>Scoring for all criteria of the application is from 1 to 7 – A score of 4 and above will progress to interview unless there is a large number of applications. In this instance, an initial sift will be conducted using the lead Behaviour, Making Effective Decisions.The panel may agree a benchmark score higher than 4 with a rationale for the decision. Any candidates applying under the Disability Confident Scheme who scores 4 or above on all of the criteria will be offered an interview.</p><p>For further guidance and information on how to construct your application (CV style application, Personal Statement and Behaviours), you are encouraged to visit the Civil Service Careers website. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-write-your-cv/" target="_blank">How to write your CV , Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><strong>Interview<br></strong></p><p>If successful at application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed on</p><ul><li>Experience as detailed in the Person Specification section - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-experience" target="_blank">Success Profiles: Experience - GOV.UK </a></li><li>Behaviours (Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, and Working Together). The Behaviour criteria outlined in the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank">Success Profiles: Civil Service behaviours - GOV.UK</a>framework for AO positions. Please use the STAR technique (Situation Task, Action, Result) to provide evidence of the Behaviours in your interview. </li><li>You will also be required to complete a short filing assessment and a desktop exercise to test your prioritising and IT skills. Full details will be given at your interview. This will be assessed under Technical skills.</li></ul><p>Your interview will conducted face to face at APHA Starcross.</p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</p><p>Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Reserves</strong></p><p>In the event of more than one candidate meeting the criteria we may maintain a reserve list should a similar role become available in the subsequent 12 months following interview. </p><p><strong>After the interview </strong></p><p>Once all the interviews have been conducted, candidates will be notified of the outcome by email. If you are successful at the interview stage, we will be in touch to offer you a role. Offers will be made in merit order.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Please be aware that this role(s) will be contractually based in a Defra group workplace/office. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location (excluding Northern Ireland) and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.</p><p>Working time spent at a workplace may include time spent at other organisational locations, for training for example. Travel costs to non-contractual workplaces will be subject to departmental travel and subsistence policies. Travel costs to contractual workplaces are the responsibility of the employee. </p><p>The agreed amount of time spent at a workplace for this post will reflect the requirement for Civil Servants to spend at least 60% of their working time in an organisation workplace with the option to work the remaining time flexibly from home.</p><p><strong>This post requires you to be working in the office five days per week.</strong></p><p>Travel costs to non-contractual workplaces will be subject to departmental travel and subsistence policies. Travel costs to contractual workplaces are the responsibility of the employee.</p><p>Defra includes the core department, APHA, RPA, Cefas and VMD.</p><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p><p>This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. We may consider two part-time staff on a job share basis if continuity can be arranged.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants are expected to start on the minimum of the Pay Band.</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship Statement</strong></p><p>Please take note that Defra does not hold a UK Visa &amp; Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.</p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to DEFRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p><strong>Accessibility</strong></p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Criminal Record Check<br></strong></p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check may be carried out.</p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p><strong>Internal Fraud Database Check</strong></p><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.</p><p>A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Science Directorate HR Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Science.DirectorateHR@apha.gov.uk" target="_blank">Science.DirectorateHR@apha.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">here</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0NDkmdmVyaWZ5PWY4NjE1OGE5NGQ5NTU2OTFjNTdjMDBmNTk1MDA4YmY0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MjY2MzE3LTY0MzA4YTNjNDg2MmFlYjBhOWMzNmYxMWYwNTE4ZGY5MjlhNDFlM2I=" target="_blank">JD ID4036_Final Opens in new window</a> (doc, 174kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0NTAmdmVyaWZ5PWMyNDI4N2ZjNDM3MDM5MmE4ZTAzMDdiNmU2OGVkYTZiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MjY2MzE3LTY0MzA4YTNjNDg2MmFlYjBhOWMzNmYxMWYwNTE4ZGY5MjlhNDFlM2I=" target="_blank">APHA Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1882kB)

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Administrative Officer APHA Starcross (ID4036)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSTS AT THE LAW COMMISSION - PROPERTY, FAMILY AND TRUST LAW TEAM</strong></p><p>Details of these posts are set out in the separate Guide for Applicants available at: <a href="https://lawcom.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">How to apply – Law Commission</a></p><p>The general guide is available on our website, and Welsh translations of both the How to Apply guide and the General Guide are also provided on the website.</p><p>You <strong>MUST </strong>read the Guide for Applicants before applying. The skills and qualifications required for the posts, including minimum academic criteria are set out in the guide. If you attempt to apply without reading the guide first, your application is likely to fail automatically.</p><p>There is a separate recruitment campaign for each of our four legal teams. This campaign is for the Property, Family and Trust Law Team. Please ensure you submit your application to the correct team. Please <strong>only apply to one team</strong>as it is not our practice to consider multiple applications.</p><p>The posts are offered on a fixed term basis of up to 103 weeks (two years), with the option for a 52-week (one-year) contract if preferred by the successful candidate.</p><p>If a large number of applications are received, a sift based on the lead experience of Legal Research may be held. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, an additional sift of all the remaining criteria will be done on those applications which passed the initial sift.</p><p><strong>The Law Commission</strong></p><p>The Law Commission is a statutory body set up under the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform where it is needed.</p><p>Its aims are:</p><ul><li>To ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible</li><li>To conduct research and consultations in order to make recommendations for reform for consideration by Parliament</li><li>To codify the law, eliminate anomalies, repeal obsolete and unnecessary enactments and reduce the number of separate statutes</li></ul><p>The Law Commission is an independent non-departmental body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Further information about the Law Commission and its work can be obtained from <a href="https://lawcom.gov.uk/about/" target="_blank">here.</a></p><br><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>By September 2026, candidates should have completed two years of full-time legal studies (or part-time equivalent) and achieved results at first-class or good 2:1 level, with some first-class work. Applicants with a GDL/CPE plus LPC/BPC, or SQE 1 and 2, may also apply.<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>Please explain why you want to work for the Law Commission, why you have chosen your preferred team, and how working as a Research Assistant would contribute to your longer-term career plans.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,014, Ministry of Justice contributes £11,592 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13003?entityId=13003" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13003?entityId=13003</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0NjQmdmVyaWZ5PTg3NjMxOGQzNGIzODM5NTUyMDIxYWVhNzgzNzJkN2U1" target="_blank">35.177_LC_Guide_for_Applicants_How_to_Apply_2026_Final_WEB[1] Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 177kB)

Law Commission Research Assistant - Property, Family And Trust Law Team (Ref: 13003)

Charity Commission

EO Case Officer, Perm, Liverpool/ Newport

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Working closely with the Recruitment team and the wider HR Services team, you will coordinate and deliver end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding processes across Forestry England. The role will provide high‑quality recruitment advice, coordination and administration, from vacancy approval through to appointment and effective onboarding.</p><p>Alongside recruitment and onboarding, the postholder will support defined employee lifecycle changes, such as contract variations and other people changes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a positive customer experience.</p><p>You will act as a key point of contact for hiring managers and new starters, providing timely, professional advice and guidance, and contributing to continuous improvement of recruitment, onboarding and people change processes. Forestry England supports teams across England, so occasional travel may be required.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; Accountabilities</strong></p><p><strong>Recruitment and Onboarding – Advice &amp; Guidance</strong></p><ul><li>Respond promptly and professionally to recruitment and onboarding enquiries, providing advice using relevant policies, tools and resources and creating an excellent recruitment experience for both managers and applicants.</li><li>Work closely with the HR Programme Manager, HR Services Team and wider HR colleagues to deliver consistent and effective recruitment outcomes.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Proactively support recruitment for critical or hard to fill roles, making recommendations to managers to identify practical solutions.</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for new starters, supporting a positive and engaging onboarding experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Recruitment Administration and Processes</strong></p><ul><li>Provide end to end administrative support for recruitment activity, including vacancy approvals, applicant management and offer processes using the applicant tracking system (FERN).</li><li>Generate, issue and track contracts of employment and onboarding documentation for all new starters.</li><li>Liaise with internal teams to ensure pre‑employment checks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure all documentation is complete, compliant and auditable.</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Change and HR Transactions</strong></p><ul><li>Support the administration of employee lifecycle changes, such as promotions and other contractual variations, including the production and issuing of revised contracts and letters.</li><li>Accurately process new starters and contract changes into the HR and Payroll system (iTrent).</li><li>Work with HR colleagues to ensure changes are processed accurately and in line with policy and employment legislation.</li><li>Manage sensitive employee information securely, ensuring GDPR compliance at all times.</li></ul><p><strong>Data, Systems and Service Quality</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure recruitment, onboarding and employee change data is recorded accurately within HR systems.</li><li>Produce basic people data or information as required to support service delivery and decision making.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve recruitment, onboarding and employee change processes and customer experience.</li></ul><p>And any other task reasonably requested by your line manager.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li> Experience of working in a customer‑focused recruitment and/or HR environment providing a high-level of service to the wider organisation.</li><li> Strong understanding of recruitment and onboarding procedures and practices.</li><li> Experience of using recruitment or HR information systems.</li><li> Ability to plan, organise and deliver work accurately with excellent attention to detail.</li><li> Experience of working collaboratively within a multi‑functional team, managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.</li><li> Ability to build effective working relationships with managers and stakeholders.</li><li> Competent and confident IT user with experience of MS Office applications.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li> Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems/vX.</li><li> Experience of administering employee contract changes.</li><li> Experience of producing or interpreting people data or management information.</li><li> Knowledge of public sector or large-scale organisational recruitment processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li> GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English or Functional Skills equivalent</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li> Foundation Certificate in Human Resources Practice (CIPD)</li><li>Associate member of CIPD</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £30,105, Forestry Commission contributes £8,721 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.<p>You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. </p><p>You will be assessed on experience, technical skill and behaviour-based questions during your interview. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles." target="_blank">Behaviours</a> being assessed at interview are – </p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><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 : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.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 contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.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.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0NTMmdmVyaWZ5PTY5M2JjYzUwOTljNDk0OWU4NDM2MTNjY2ZiMzVkYThlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MjY2Mjk0LTFiOTdlODNiMmYxZjlkMThiNWZlZWZlNjY0OTZjMTg1YmJiYWExZDI=" target="_blank">HR Recruitment and Services Officer JD FINAL Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 142kB)

Forestry Commission

HR Recruitment & Services Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Nature Recovery Manager will oversee the strategic development and delivery of a suite of wild area and species recovery projects in North District under the Forest Wilding Programme. This will include overseeing existing projects and developing new ones, ensuring that these progress through the project lifecycle to effective delivery on the ground, reporting on progress to project and programme boards, and managing dedicated project officer staff. </p><p>The post holder will be a skilled project manager, bringing ecological experience and insight, developing and maintaining standards to deliver projects on time and on budget. You will have a strong track record of implementing nature-based projects using your land management expertise, collaborative working skills, and team leadership experience. Managing internal and external stakeholders and developing partnerships with stakeholders, landowners and funders will be a key part of this role, alongside the successful implementation of a robust communications plan. You will be willing to challenge established norms on management for nature and help drive nature recovery at scale and pace.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>1) </strong><strong>Detailed project planning, control and implementation, including:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage district-based forest wilding projects, applying appropriate project management frameworks in accordance with Forest Wilding Programme guidance and principles, to ensure effective and timely project implementation</li><li>Developing and maintaining appropriate project documentation, including project management plans, land management plans, stakeholder management plans, and communications plans</li><li>Managing the delegated forest wilding budget, as a component of the wider Forest Wilding Programme budget</li><li>Procuring, commissioning and managing contracts and contractors, especially for practical land management, feasibility studies, and ecological survey and monitoring</li><li>Identifying and managing project risks and issues, managing project scope, overseeing change control, and escalating where necessary with Senior Responsible Owners and the Forest Wilding Programme Manager</li><li>Ensuring projects integrates Forestry England’s principal functions of timber production, nature recovery and engagement with visitors, resolving cross-functional issues at project and district levels</li><li>Ensuring forest wilding projects meet the defined project objectives, outcomes and benefits</li><li>Monitoring project progress and performance, including through milestones and gateway reviews, and reporting on these to Project Boards and the Forest Wilding Programme</li></ul><p><strong>2) </strong><strong>Provide strong technical leadership in ecology and nature-focussed land management, and its integration with forestry, especially through: </strong></p><ul><li>Leading and managing district-based forest wilding officers, responsible for delivering wild area and species recovery projects, providing line-management, coaching and mentoring, supporting personal and professional development, and promoting a positive and inclusive culture</li><li>Initiate and support the development of appropriate project initiatives, such as strategic land management plans, feasibility studies, and implementation plans, to produce a workable programme of nature-focussed land management</li><li>Working with technical experts, contractors and colleagues to implement the strategic land management priorities on the ground </li><li>Using best practice, technical knowledge and scientific evidence to contribute to the meeting Forestry England’s strategic ambition for nature recovery and resilience in the Nation’s Forests</li><li>Working with the Forest Wilding Programme team to support the implementation of a coherent evidence framework, which both supports our decision making and monitors the outcomes of our land management</li></ul><p><strong>3) </strong><strong>Develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including:</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting the district senior leadership team and relevant project boards, in providing confident and coherent leadership and governance to nature recovery projects </li><li>Managing the engagement and communications with colleagues and internal stakeholders of forest wilding across the Forestry Commission family </li><li>Managing the engagement and communications with external partners and stakeholders on district-based projects, especially those with a high-risk factor and high influence on the outcomes of the projects, through effective stakeholder management and communications plans</li><li>Representing Forestry England and the Forest Wilding Programme with relevant external projects, working groups, conferences and other forums, both in district and, where relevant, nationally </li></ul><p> 4) <strong>W</strong><strong>ork with Forest Wilding Programme team and district colleagues to explore, secure and develop external funding for Forest Wilding projects, for example through:</strong></p><ul><li>UK Government grants, especially Defra’s Environmental Land Management Landscape Recovery Scheme</li><li>corporate sponsorship </li><li>biodiversity net gain</li><li>green finance</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><h4>Essential Professional and Technical experience</h4><ul><li>Previous knowledge and practical experience of managing change at pace in the environmental sector, including planning, risk, issue and dependency management.</li><li>Strong ecological background, with experience in land management implementation for nature conservation outcomes.</li><li>A skilled project manager, able to manage and prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and solve problems, and manage budgets</li><li>Strong evidence of stakeholder management, demonstrating negotiation and influencing skills at a high level.</li><li>A great team worker, with a strong track record of collaboration and relationship management.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills.</li><li>Experience of analysing and evaluating complex or conflicting evidence to provide usable advice and guidance to multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>An excellent communicator, both written and verbally, able to adapt to a range of audiences.</li><li>Competent using IT and Microsoft Office.</li></ul><h4>Desirable Professional and Technical experience</h4><ul><li>Sound experience in the forestry sector</li><li>Experience of procurement and contract management.</li><li>Competence in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).</li><li>Working knowledge of environmental legislation and designations, including their practical application.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Ecology or environmental degree, or equivalent professional experience in nature-focussed land management.</li><li>A full and current driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>A recognised project management qualification</li><li>A member of a relevant professional body, e.g. Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Institute of Chartered Foresters</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>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,388, Forestry Commission contributes £11,700 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.<p>You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. </p><p> You will be assessed on a technical skill, experience, strength and behaviour-based questions during your interview. </p><p> The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles." target="_blank">Behaviours</a> being assessed at interview are – </p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><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 : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.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 contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.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.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0NTQmdmVyaWZ5PTA2MWU1ZWVkZWJhZjdlMDViZDhkNjM0ZjEyYjA2MGJmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MjY2MTk5LTZhYjM0MzQwMTk0ZTNkMTdiYjNmNzVkMGYxNDhmNzk2NTYwM2I5ZWQ=" target="_blank">Nature Recovery Manager JD Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 232kB)

Nature Recovery Manager

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Senior Advisor

<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based Nationally.<h4>Job description</h4><p>Join us in shaping a future where nature and people thrive. Whether you're drawn to hands-on conservation or playing a vital part behind the scenes, your work at Natural England will support lasting benefits for the environment and society.</p><p>Our Role</p><p>Natural England is the Government’s adviser for the natural environment and the Nature regulator with a wide range of statutory duties and powers. We provide the evidence, expertise and advice to recover Nature and shape better places for people to live. We do this working through and with others. Our Priorities We will focus on the following priorities:</p><ol><li>Drive Nature recovery at a greater scale and faster pace than before by supporting large scale projects and making it easier for landowners to get permissions for Nature positive change.</li><li>Tackle the root causes of Nature’s decline working with Defra partners to ensure cleaner air, clean and plentiful water, healthier soils and rich, productive seas.</li><li>Partner with planners and developers on “high nature; low carbon” houses, energy and transport infrastructure and introduce strategic solutions so development can also protect and restore Nature.</li><li>Support food security and sustainable farming, forestry and fishing through targeted advice and the right mix of public and private finance.</li><li>Shape better places for people to work and live by providing clear evidence and advice to our partners, using spatial plans for Nature as a framework for investment and joined up action.</li><li>Connect communities with Nature and create Nature close to people’s homes, ensuring everyone gains from the health benefits Nature can bring. Find out more about the work of Natural England at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england</a></li></ol><p>Job description </p><p>To provide an excellent service to Natural England’s Directors, working with their senior officer and helping them to operate effectively to deliver organisational objectives and targets that contribute to Natural England’s vision, mission and goals.</p><p>You will lead by example to keep Natural England a safe organisation providing expert advice and guidance.</p><p>You will support our Board and NEXCO in providing effective direction. Together we will encourage ongoing creativity and innovation needed to assist Natural England develop the tools to achieve our Goals and Objectives.</p><p>Key Tasks/Principal Accountabilities</p><ul><li>To develop an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the directors’ key objectives, business priorities and direct reports along with Natural England’s governance structures and processes in order to provide advice and guidance to others.</li><li>To proactively management of the director’s busy mailbox; prioritising, filtering and responding to requests on their behalf.</li><li>To be responsible for diary management and arranging meetings, 121’s or telecalls with internal and external customers with a high regard for excellent service.</li><li>To arrange and book travel and hotel accommodation, desks, meeting rooms and conference facilities while demonstrating compliance with ‘Travel, Accommodation and Related Expenses Policy’ and ensuring ‘Health, Safety and Wellbeing’ practices are followed.</li><li>To deal with any issues in the day-to-day role, exercising professional judgement in making recommendations or decisions and escalating issues accordingly.</li><li>To build and sustain effective relationships with a range of internal and external customers based on understanding customers’ needs and priorities, providing advice and guidance and efficient delivery of service to make a positive impact to achieve the best outcomes.</li><li>To actively contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and standards in order to develop new ways of working or suitable solutions that will have a positive impact on work delivery.</li><li>To mentor other newly appointed personal Assistants, as part of your own and their development.</li></ul><p>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Use clear and appropriate language, communication styles and techniques that engage your audience.</li><li>Ambitious, identify and adopt ways to make improvements in your team and Natural England and inspire others to act. </li><li>Share expertise and knowledge with people and networks so that you can develop together. </li><li>Respect the diverse needs and experience of other people, be inclusive in everything that you do. </li><li>Listen to and understand our diverse partners and customers so that you achieve the best outcomes for them and Natural England. </li><li>Nurture trusting partnerships and collaborate to achieve pragmatic outcomes that help deliver Natural England’s vision, mission and aims.</li><li>Manage and deliver your work to meet agreed targets and deadlines. </li><li>Handle data responsibly, understand your role in good governance, and comply with delegations, policies and procedures. </li><li>Competent users of Microsoft Office, SharePoint online- These requirements should only be used in the “Technical Skills and Knowledge” section</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><p>At Natural England, we support a healthy work-life balance by offering full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements.</p><p>We provide excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development tailored to your role. This includes ten days annually for personal learning and development, plus three additional days for volunteering.</p><p>You’ll receive a generous leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), access to the Civil Service Pension scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution, and a range of benefits such as shopping discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme. Staff can also join the Civil Service Sport club for discounts on sports, leisure activities, and social events.</p><p><br><br></p><p>We are committed to fairness, equality, and inclusivity. Our employee-led diversity networks help foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported.</p><p><br></p><p>Locations</p><p>Natural England has adopted hybrid working – which means our staff work from a flexible range of locations, encompassing home, offices (ours and our partners) and relevant sites. All new staff will be formally linked to one of our 25 offices across England, and the expectation is that all new staff will be able to access their local office to be part of the community of staff in their geographical area. Staff are expected to attend their associated office for 20% of their contractual hours.</p><p>Staff members are required to carry out all their duties working in this way and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Travel expenses will be paid if work-related travel is required but does not apply to travel between home and your associated office. National team roles can be linked with any Natural England office while Area Team roles will be linked with an office in the relevant geographic area. View a map of our office locations here: online map of Natural England office locations. </p><p>Pay</p><p>It is Natural England policy to employ at the entry point of the salary range. </p><p>Note You will become an active member of the relevant local leadership community, the group of senior Natural England staff in each of the localities across England who we ask to provide support and co-ordination for the local group of staff.</p><p>How to Apply</p><p>We welcome and encourage applications from all communities. Natural England is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview.</p><p>If you require a reasonable adjustment at interview, or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you should notify us of this at application stage where possible, or well in advance of your interview. We now provide primary interview questions in advance for all formal recruitments.</p><p>This vacancy uses competency-based assessment. We'll assess you against the competencies below during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Technical Skills and Knowledge</li><li>Personal Effectiveness</li><li>Putting People at the Heart of the Environment</li><li>Work Delivery</li></ul><p>When completing the application form you should present relevant examples using the STAR format. Give us an example of how you have demonstrated the competency (which can be work related or from another area of your life) and tell us about the Situation, the specific Task you had to undertake, the specific Actions you took, and the Result (both immediate and in a wider context) of your Action.</p><p>Please note that STAR format is not required when answering a Technical Skills &amp; Knowledge competency.</p><p>Examples should be given in no more than 250 words for each competency.</p><p>If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams or a suitable alternative, where you will be asked to give examples for all competencies as set out in the Job Description.</p><p>Additional Information</p><ul><li>Occasional travel will be required to conduct team meetings and other meetings, visits and training. This may sometimes require overnight stays.</li><li>Flexible working patterns will generally be accommodated unless stated otherwise.</li></ul><p>Please note: 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 candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><p>Competence 1 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Competency 1 – Technical Skills and Knowledge</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Highly organised, well-motivated self-starter as you will be mainly working unsupervised, and the ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changeable deadlines (Essential)<br><br>· Excellent communicators in both written and verbal form &amp; confident in engaging with senior leaders and customers over the phone and in person (Essential)<br><br>· Able to maintain a high level of accuracy and apply very high levels of attention to detail (Essential)</li></ul><p>Competence 2 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Personal Effectiveness</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Be ambitious, identify and adopt ways to make improvements in your team and the organisation you represent and inspire others to act (Practitioner)<br><br>· Act with integrity, addressing challenging issues and managing conflict through being open and objective (Basic)<br><br>· Share expertise and knowledge with people and networks so that you can develop together (Basic)</li></ul><p>Competence 3 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Putting People at the Heart of the Environment</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Listen to and understand diverse partners and customers so that you achieve the best outcomes for them and the organisation you represent (Practitioner)<br><br>· Nurture trusting partnerships and collaborate to achieve pragmatic outcomes that help deliver the organisation you represents vision, mission and aims (Basic)</li></ul><p>Competence 4 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Work Delivery</p><p>Description</p><ul><li>Handle data responsibly, understand your role in good governance, and comply with delegations, policies, and procedures (Basic)</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,400, Natural England contributes £7,648 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>Please refer to Job Description<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>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 : Julie Smith</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:julie.smith@naturalengland.org.uk" target="_blank">julie.smith@naturalengland.org.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 07464 916542</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://networkrecruitment.tal.net/vx/appcentre-7/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/6339-6339-Personal-Assistant/en-GB" target="_blank">https://networkrecruitment.tal.net/vx/appcentre-7/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/6339-6339-Personal-Assistant/en-GB</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU4MjUmdmVyaWZ5PTE4MjEzODk2ZTU0MWRmNWFkYjYyMzU0OTQyZWJjMzA5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0NDk2LTA4MDcyNDgyNTQwMWQyZmVjZTcyYTNmYTc1ZDQ1MDFkYjg2MmQ4Njc=" target="_blank">DEF-001h - Candidate Pack Natural England v2.3 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 1325kB)

Natural England

Personal Assistant - ( Ref : 6339 )

Ministry of Defence

DIO Forestry Graduate Scheme

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please see job description.<h4>Job description</h4><p>If you require any assistance, please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm) or e-mail <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a><br>. Please quote the job reference 13146.</p><p>The jobholder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>If you require any assistance, please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm) or e-mail <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a><br>. Please quote the job reference 13146.</p><p>The jobholder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,746, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £9,776 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>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please see job description.<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>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a></li><li>Telephone : 0845 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://justicejobs.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/13146" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/13146</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0MTAmdmVyaWZ5PTBjNzNiYTUwZWY0NGNjMmI5YmEzNjYxNTM2ZDIyMThmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MTU0OTMzLWE2OGNlOTgwYjM2ZjE0YmU0OWMxNWZjODljZWU3NjgwNDY5YWY5MTI=" target="_blank">Band-3-PO-Safe-Decent-and-Secure-JD048-v8.0 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 151kB)

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Principal Inspector

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Planning Inspectorate is a government agency of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. We handle planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other specialist casework across England. </p><p>Our job is to help meet future infrastructure needs and underpin further economic growth through sustainable development across a number of sectors, particularly energy and transport. </p><p>We support communities and where they live by implementing the government’s aims of sustainable development through shaping positive local planning. <br><br>You will be working for a government agency at the forefront of environmental planning in the UK. Our projects are of national significance including wind and solar farms, pipelines, nuclear power, transport schemes, and many more. This is your chance to be involved in shaping landscapes and communities in England using sustainable and environmentally conscious methods. </p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review planning and appeal documents to prepare screening and review reports. </li></ul><ul><li>Upload and manage GIS data for major projects, identifying consultees for consultation. </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor the team inbox, log new cases, and respond to queries. </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to scoping opinions and transboundary assessments, providing feedback on environmental impacts. </li></ul><p><strong>Team</strong></p><ul><li>Build collaborative relationships across teams, the Inspectorate, and with stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li>Share ideas to improve processes and enhance performance. </li></ul><ul><li>Act on feedback, take responsibility for self‑development, and model organisational values. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with data management, health, safety, and organisational policies. <br><br></li></ul><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest </p><p>This role is being advertised at £23,751 Apprentice AO Grade </p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available </p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based at our office in Bristol, 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>We will assess your application against the Essential Criteria and Success Profile elements listed: </strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Sandwich year placement student on any environmental related course such as environmental science, environmental management, ecology or geography.</li></ul><ul><li>High attention to detail with motivation to work in environment planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Good time management and ability to manage own workload and prioritise conflicting priorities to deliver to agreed timescales. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to analyse large volumes of information (written and numeric).</li></ul><ul><li>A high standard of written and oral skills.</li></ul><ul><li>IT literate with ability to work effectively across the Microsoft suite of applications. <br></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working in an administrative capacity in an operational delivery or customer service environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Basic knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 and/or The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. <br><br></li></ul><p>For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><strong>About the application process , Civil Service Careers</strong></a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £23,751, Planning Inspectorate contributes £6,880 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>Flexible working options, including flexi-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role. </li></ul><ul><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. </li></ul><ul><li>25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays. </li></ul><ul><li>Generous family friendly policies. </li></ul><ul><li>Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application </strong></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: </p><ul><li><strong>A CV: </strong>The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV. <br><br></li><li><strong>A Personal Statement (1000 words max): </strong>The personal statement lets you explain why you're a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert.</li></ul><p>If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application. </p><ul><li><strong>Sandwich year placement student on any environmental related course such as environmental science, environmental management, ecology or geography</strong></li></ul><p>All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards. </p><p><strong><br>Interview </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will: <br></p><ul><li>Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Interviews are currently completed remotely using Microsoft Teams. The virtual interview will not be recorded (or retained) within the Planning Inspectorate, other than usual interview protocol and in line with the Civil Service Jobs Privacy notice.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Interviews will be a blend of Behaviour, Strength and Experience questions. <br></li></ul><ul><li>Candidates who are successful at shortlist stage will be sent full assessment requirements with their interview invitations.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Regardless of the outcome at this stage, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible and feedback will be provided. </li></ul><p><strong><br>Other Information</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlist Date: w/c 26 January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026</strong></p><p><strong><br>Reserve list</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. </p><p><strong><br>Future Matches</strong></p><p>Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth. </p><p><strong>Merit list order</strong></p><p>We appoint in merit list order, starting with any permanent appointments followed by any fixed term appointments. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. <br><br></p><p><strong>ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If the job needs specific qualifications or memberships and you get the job, you'll need to send scanned or photographed images of them before you start. </p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. </p><p><strong><br>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. </p><p><strong><br>Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : Todd Brumwell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTEmdmVyaWZ5PWY4YmIwYzk3YWViMmI3OTRjYzUxOGJhYzEyNzc2OWMxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Mzg5LWM2NDk4ZDQyMTk2YTcyYTg3Y2ExYzY1YzNkZmE4N2ZiZWViZWVmN2E=" target="_blank">EVP(Great_Place_To_Work) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 534kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTUmdmVyaWZ5PTA0Yjg0YTExMjZiMzQ2NDE0YThmZWU0YmRjOTgwNDQ3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Mzg5LWM2NDk4ZDQyMTk2YTcyYTg3Y2ExYzY1YzNkZmE4N2ZiZWViZWVmN2E=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_Environmental Advisor Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 684kB)

Planning Inspectorate

Environmental Advisor Student Placement

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Planning Inspectorate is a government agency of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.. We handle planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other specialist casework across England. </p><p>We are helping to meet future infrastructure needs; further economic growth will be underpinned by sustainable development across a number of sectors, particularly energy and transport. </p><p>We support communities shape where they live by implementing government’s aims of sustainable development and through shaping positive local planning. <br><br>You will be immersed in the centre of infrastructure planning in the UK. Working in a dynamic casework team, you will provide support in the many various duties required of the process. This can include attending developer meetings, quality checking application documents and organising case evidence. You will also have the opportunity to travel to various locations around the country to ensure the smooth running of preliminary meetings, site visits and hearings. </p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Operational Delivery </p><ul><li>Act as the first point of contact for multiple projects, responding to and escalating queries. </li></ul><ul><li>Support event management and logistics for online and in‑person meetings, assisting inspectors and attendees. </li></ul><ul><li>Prepare reports, trackers, and technical summaries, and take accurate notes during project meetings. </li></ul><ul><li>Create and maintain mailing lists, and analyse documentation for compliance with the Planning Act 2008. </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with the administration team to manage document redaction, publication, and mailings. </li></ul><p>Customer Relationships </p><ul><li>Provide excellent customer service to applicants, the public, local authorities, and other organisations. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams, external organisations, and the Secretary of State to achieve objectives. </li></ul><ul><li>Represent the Inspectorate at events, both online and in person. </li></ul><p>Team </p><ul><li>Share ideas and solutions to improve processes and enhance team performance. </li></ul><ul><li>Work flexibly across different teams within the National Infrastructure group. </li></ul><ul><li>Commit to training, self‑development, and acting on feedback. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with organisational policies on data management, health, and safety. </li></ul><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest </p><p>This role is being advertised at £23,751 Apprentice AO Grade </p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available </p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based at our office in Bristol, 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>We will assess you</strong><strong>r application against the Essential Criteria and Success Profile elements listed: </strong><br><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Sandwich year placement student on any environmental related course such as environmental science, environmental management, ecology or geography. </li></ul><ul><li>Good Microsoft IT skills to manage large spreadsheets of text, and complex reports. </li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to accurately check data and information records. </li></ul><ul><li>Good customer service skills, providing comprehensive written correspondence and telephone contact to a wide variety of customers. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills, confident dealing with a range of stakeholders and escalating issues to internal contacts as appropriate. </li></ul><ul><li>Organisational skills, demonstrated by the ability to manage multiple tasks, with the ability to prioritise effectively. <br></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><p>For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><strong>About the application process , Civil Service Careers</strong></a></p><ul><li>Experience of working within an administrative or customer facing environment<br><br></li><li>Event assistant or management </li></ul><ul><li>Involvement in planning or consenting regimes </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of the Planning Act 2008 </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £23,751, Planning Inspectorate contributes £6,880 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>Flexible working options, including flexi-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role. </li></ul><ul><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. </li></ul><ul><li>25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays. </li></ul><ul><li>Generous family friendly policies. </li></ul><ul><li>Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application </strong></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: </p><ul><li><strong>A CV: </strong>The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV. <br><br></li><li><strong>A Personal Statement (1000 words max):</strong>The personal statement lets you explain why you're a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert.</li></ul><p>If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application. </p><ul><li><strong>Sandwich year placement student on any environmental related course such as environmental science, environmental management, ecologyor geography</strong><br><br></li></ul><p>All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards. </p><p><strong>Interview </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will be informed of the outcome </p><ul><li>Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role.<br><br></li><li>Interviews are currently completed remotely using Microsoft Teams. The virtual interview will not be recorded (or retained) within the Planning Inspectorate, other than usual interview protocol and in line with the Civil Service Jobs Privacy notice.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Interviews will be a blend of Behaviour, Strength and Experience questions. <br></li></ul><ul><li>Candidates who are successful at shortlist stage will be sent full assessment requirements with their interview invitations.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Regardless of the outcome at this stage, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible and feedback will be provided. <br><br></li></ul><p><strong>Other Information</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlist Date: w/c 26 January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026</strong><br><br></p><p><strong>Reserve list</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. </p><p><strong>Future Matches</strong></p><p>Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth. </p><p><strong>Merit list order</strong></p><p>We appoint in merit list order, starting with any permanent appointments followed by any fixed term appointments. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. </p><p><strong>ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If the job needs specific qualifications or memberships and you get the job, you'll need to send scanned or photographed images of them before you start. </p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. </p><p><strong>Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</a>. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : Caroline Hopewell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTMmdmVyaWZ5PTY1MDNmMTUyZjJjZmZmYzI4MDE3NDRiMjA5Yjk1Mzg3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NDkyLWY3YjMwNDUyYTY1MmU2MjdiOThjMzg0Zjg2NWZkMWZmYTkxMWQ5OGI=" target="_blank">EVP(Great_Place_To_Work) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 534kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTQmdmVyaWZ5PTdkNzM5OTk2NTk1ZGQ0MzMyNGE2NzFjZjQ0ZDgzY2NkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NDkyLWY3YjMwNDUyYTY1MmU2MjdiOThjMzg0Zjg2NWZkMWZmYTkxMWQ5OGI=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_NSIP Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 748kB)

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Officer Student Placement

UK Health Security Agency

Technical Development Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Ministry of Defence now advertises for Civilian Dental Hygienist positions based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.<h4>Job description</h4><p>Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs. </p><p>To view and apply for this vacancy please see the link and apply section below. </p><p>You will need to register for an account on NHS Jobs to apply. You will also be able to set up notifications based on your preferred location, keeping you fully informed when new vacancies are advertised. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Where there is a conflict of information between this site and NHS jobs, information contained on NHS Jobs takes precedence.<h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro rata)</li><li>Access to the NHS pension scheme</li><li>Inclusive working environment</li><li>Access to gymnasium</li><li>Free parking</li><li>General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed</li><li>Paid holiday entitlement</li><li>Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied</li><li>Career development training available</li><li>Restaurant</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>Please apply using the following link: <a href="https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0003-26-0013" target="_blank">Job Advert</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>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:DBSCivPers-SGDMResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Welsh Revenue Authority

Services Director / Chief Operating Officer

Department for Work and Pensions

Senior Social Media Marketing Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports.</p><p>The Home Office Ministerial and Events team is at the heart of delivering the Government’s Plan for Change.</p><p>Whether it is leading on our Safer Streets mission to tackle knife crime and violence against women and girls, the work to secure our borders or protect national security, we deliver visits and events that support Ministers to demonstrate the important impact of our policies.</p><p>We pride ourselves on delivering visits and events, domestically and internationally, which meet the highest of standards, are engaging and maximise the relationship that the Home Office has with stakeholders across the board. An exciting and rare chance to lead this high performing team is now available.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The post involves working closely with Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and their offices as well as policy and communications teams, frontline services, such as the police and Border Force, charities and third sector organisations - to identify ministerial visit and event opportunities to support communications plans and policy priorities.</p><p>The Senior Ministerial Visits and Events Manager to the Home Secretary post involves working closely with Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and their offices as well as policy and communications teams, frontline services, such as the police and Border Force, charities and third sector organisations - to identify ministerial visit and event opportunities to support communications plans and policy priorities.</p><p>As a Senior Ministerial Visits and Events Manager to the Home Secretary, you will be planning and delivering high quality private, public and media facing events, visits and overseas trips. The key purpose of the role is to ensure that these engagements deliver on the Home Secretary’s priorities and personal preferences, enhance HM Government (HMG) objectives and support positive media coverage.</p><p>This is a high profile, demanding and fast-paced role, with a large degree of autonomy. You will be responsible for working with policy, communications and external teams, to design and deliver visits, primarily for the Home Secretary.</p><p>We will be looking for someone who uses their initiative and is able to be a self-starter. You will need to be resourceful and able to think on your feet; managing risks, weighing up options and making recommendations to senior officials and Ministers that will deliver a high-quality service. You will need to be resilient and able to manage competing priorities, often working at pace to deliver visits at short notice. You will also need to be familiar with the domestic political and media landscape and the Home Secretary’s priorities in order to ensure visit programs support objectives of HMG.</p><p>The team is a flexible resource, and the post-holder will be expected to support other colleagues during busy periods. </p><p>Reporting to the Head of Ministerial Visits &amp; Events, the key responsibilities are:</p><ul><li>Plan, co-ordinate and lead on high quality strategic, media facing visits for Ministers that deliver on the Home Secretary’s priorities and personal preferences.</li><li>Project manage, plan and deliver large-scale Home Office Ministerial events including speeches, receptions and summits, working with communications and policy colleagues across the department, as well as external partners.</li><li>Work as part of a team and individually to identify, recce and advance venues ahead of Ministerial visits, in the UK and internationally, when required.</li><li>Work closely with Ministers, Special Advisors, Private Office, communications and policy colleagues from within the Home Office and across government to deliver visits and events.</li><li>Proactively build peer-to-peer and senior relationships, both within the department and with external partners, to ensure the successful delivery of Ministerial visits and events and to help support future visit opportunities.</li><li>Work as part of a team, as well as individually, to proactively maintain the team’s planning, evaluation and business tools and ensure these are up to date and accurate.</li></ul><p>Note: The post-holder may be required to carry out other duties within the scope of the grade and within the limits of their skill, competence and training.</p><p><strong>Working pattern</strong></p><p>Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% office attendance and attending other locations as required by the role will count towards this.</p><p><strong>Travel</strong></p><p>The post holder must be willing to regularly travel within the UK to recce and to deliver visits and events, as well as staying overnight when required. There may be a requirement to travel internationally occasionally, according to business need. There may be a need for some early starts and late finishes, according to the requirements of specific visits and events.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent planning and organisational skills and proven track record to lead multiple projects and challenges, to deadlines and often under pressure.</li><li>Excellent drafting and oral communication skills.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, comfortable influencing at senior levels both internally and externally.</li><li>Perseverance and a strong sense of team – we support each other, in a lively and highly-visible team.</li><li>Ability to grasp complex or unfamiliar information quickly and communicate it with confidence.</li><li>Experience of working at pace, either in a lively office or communications environment.</li><li>Confident communicator – ability to brief and lead Ministers and senior colleagues, challenging those when necessary.</li><li>Experience of planning and delivering media facing VIP visits and events, or similar.</li><li>The post-holder will be responsible for line managing and mentoring 2-3 HEOs who look after Junior Ministers.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Experience working directly with Ministers and Private Office.</li><li>Political awareness, understanding of wider government and the news agenda and propriety issues.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>In addition to your salary, a career with the Home Office offers a range of benefits, including:</p><ul><li>A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.</li><li>In-year reward scheme for one-off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements.</li><li>25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service to 30 days.</li><li>Eight days of public holidays, plus one additional privilege day.</li><li>This role currently attracts a Retention Allowance of £3,800.00 (per annum) while in post.</li><li>Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office.</li><li>See more of our benefits <a href="https://careers.homeoffice.gov.uk/benefits" target="_blank">on our careers website.</a></li><li><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.careers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Femail-sign-up&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSarah.Aston1%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C9e665d05b39642288c1f08de2dc68870%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638998527871860991%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dU3UeRYl5a0BjXMgIsraGLNx3is3Z6uzAlg6czOz6v0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Sign-up on our website</a> to receive emails with information about careers at the Home Office</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>This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. </p><p> We will endeavour to conduct the selection process in line with the dates indicated below, but cannot guarantee that these will not, where necessary, be revised. </p><ol><li>Application – by<strong> 27th January 2026.</strong></li></ol><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete: </p><ul><li> CV</li><li> Personal Statement (maximum 750 words). </li></ul><p>Your CV should consist of your <strong>career history, qualifications and skills/experience</strong>, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will be used to provide further context on your personal statement and scored against the essential criteria.</p><p>The Personal Statement should be aligned to and demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience set out in the essential criteria, detailed in the job description.</p><p>For guidance and information on how to construct your application (CV, Personal Statement and Behaviours), you are encouraged to visit <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-write-your-cv/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a> website.</p><p> 2. Sift – commencing<strong> 3rd February 2026.</strong></p><p>The sift will be held on the Personal Statement and CV.</p><p>Should a high volume of applications be received, the sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement &amp; CV.</p><p> 3. Interview – commencing <strong>11th February 2026</strong>.</p><p>If you are successful at sift stage, you will be invited to an interview that will be Behaviours (as listed in the job advert) based questions.</p><p>The interview will take place <strong>in person, at 2 Marsham Street London.</strong></p><p>Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.</p><p>For guidance and information on what to expect and how to prepare for an interview, you are encouraged to visit <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/assessments-and-interviews/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a>.</p><p><strong>Problems during the application process</strong></p><p>If you experience problems accessing this advert, or you think you’ve made a mistake on an initial application, please contact <a href="mailto:hocandidates.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">hocandidates.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk,</a> including the vacancy reference, at least two working days before the vacancy closes. Further information can be found <a href="https://careers.homeoffice.gov.uk/applying#selection-problems" target="_blank">on our website</a>.</p><p>Do not create or attempt to submit another application, online test or use a different Civil Service Jobs account to proceed as this would be in violation of the candidate declaration.</p><p><strong>Location preference </strong></p><p>You will only be able to select a single location preference so please ensure this is a location that you are prepared to travel to. If you are offered a role at your preferred location and you decline, your application will be withdrawn.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made. There is no guarantee that being held on a reserve list will lead to a job offer. Further information can be found <a href="https://careers.homeoffice.gov.uk/reserve-lists" target="_blank">on our website.</a></p><p><strong>Standards</strong></p><p>All Civil Servants are expected to comply with <a href="https://careers.homeoffice.gov.uk/how-we-work" target="_blank">the Civil Service Code</a>, and its core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. </p><p><strong>Additional Security Checks </strong></p><p>As well as successfully obtaining <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">UK Security Vetting clearance</a>, candidates will be subject to a range of additional checks. The range of checks carried out will depend on whether you are a current Home Office employee, existing civil servant or an external new entrant as well as the role requirements. The level of Criminal Record Check required for this role is [BASIC]. Further details are included in the Notes to Candidates. </p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. </p><p>If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:</p><ul><li>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li></ul><ul><li>Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional</li></ul><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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>Open to UK nationals only.<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 : Home Office resourcing centre</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HORCCampaignTeamCorporateEnablers@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HORCCampaignTeamCorporateEnablers@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, then contact the Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1NTkmdmVyaWZ5PTM4ZDNmNWNhOWEzNWQzZjMyNDNkOTEzYjcyN2NiNzdmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTA2LWE2YTAxMGNlNTQ3NTk3NzFhODVjYmIwZDVlZmY3ZjYyM2NjMDU3ZjU=" target="_blank">Home Office Candidate_information_v15_DECEMBER_2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 429kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1NjAmdmVyaWZ5PTUwMjU1OTBlMTE0OGU5Y2JkNDllZDY0YWZjMmYwZjlkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTA2LWE2YTAxMGNlNTQ3NTk3NzFhODVjYmIwZDVlZmY3ZjYyM2NjMDU3ZjU=" target="_blank">2025-11-01 Pre-employment Checking - Document Requirements (V17) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 231kB)

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