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Ministry of Justice

Senior Resourcing Press and Communications Manager (Ref: 13503)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Defra is the Lead Government Department in England for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) recovery, and responsible for the provision of remediation capability in the UK, for CBRN incidents which overwhelm local arrangements. The CBRN Recovery team is multidisciplinary, comprising Policy, Science and Operations colleagues. This role sits in the Operations team, which focuses on developing and maintaining Defra’s ability to deliver operational capabilities in the event of a CBRN incident.</p><p>Defra is the department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people’s day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. This broad remit and the complexity of Defra’s interests means that planning for and responding to major emergencies is a key part of our work.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Flood, Water and CBRN Emergencies team is a fast paced and high-profile team at the heart of Defra’s contingency planning, working closely with resilience teams across government, scientists and engineers, operational leads, communications colleagues, Private Offices and Ministers.</p><ul><li> We prepare for the recovery following the release of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials into the open or built environment, and the recovery from nuclear accidents.</li><li> We plan for and respond to natural hazards such as flooding.</li><li> We lead on risk management and planning for threats to water supply and lead on incidents working closely with the water sector and other sector leads across government.</li><li> We also coordinate Defra’s interests in other incidents, working across the Defra Group to understand risks and provide ministers with advice, consistent and timely information during an emergency.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The primary purpose of the role is to build, manage and co-ordinate stakeholder relationships and foster collaborative working. The jobholder will need to support and work with colleagues in CBRN Policy, Science and Operations to develop and maintain Defra’s ability to deliver operational capabilities in the event of a CBRN or major HazMat incident. Equally, the jobholder will need to work with external stakeholders, including specialist industrial providers, the emergency services and local authorities involved in CBRN response. The jobholder will also undertake financial and administrative work to support the team. </p><p>We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a high profile, fast paced environment. Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Developing effective working relationships with stakeholders and delivery partners across central government, local government, international government partners and wider organisations.</li><li>Representing Defra at CBRN focused working groups exercises and conferences at the local, regional and national level. At the exercises, the focus is on highlighting Defra’s Lead Government Department role and purpose in recovering from CBRN incidents, and identifying and recording learning for Defra.</li><li>Working closely with Policy and Science CBRN Recovery colleagues, coordinating input and efforts to action lessons identified from stakeholder engagements.</li><li> During an incident, representing Defra at local forums including the Strategic Co-ordinating Group or the Recovery Co-ordinating Group as and when required.</li><li> Provide support on finance and administration across the CBRN Recovery team. This could include acting as Secretariat for an expert group, collating monthly Management Information from specialist industrial providers and leading on financial reporting.</li><li> Be part of a 24/7/365 on-call rota covering the full range of flood, water and CBRN emergencies and to participate in emergency operation centres if required.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>Experience of working in operational delivery, security, resilience or emergency response functions is required.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,765, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs contributes £10,071 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 and Experience.<p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV and two behaviour statements – Changing and Improving and Making Effective Decisions.</p><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p><strong>Sift</strong></p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted on the lead behaviour Changing &amp; Improving.</p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview. </p><p>Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Interview </strong><br><br>If successful at application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed on behaviours. </p><p>The Interview will be conducted via MS Teams.</p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>As part of the pre-employment process for this post, successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. The agreed contractual workplace is then the substantive and permanent place of work for the successful candidate(s).</p><p>Where the location is ‘National’ the successful appointee should discuss and agree an appropriate contractual location in line with both Defra’s location policy and site capacity, prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.</p><p>Successful applicants currently employed by the hiring Defra organisation for this post may choose to remain in their current contractual location or may choose to change contractual location to one of those listed above. This should be discussed and agreed prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.</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. Working time spent at a workplace may include time spent at other organisational locations including field-based operational locations, together with supplier, customer or partner locations. This is a non-contractual agreement which is consistent with common Civil Service expectations.</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>The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location, and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.</p><p>Defra includes the core department, APHA, RPA, Cefas and VMD.</p><p><strong>Salary </strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles 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><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</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>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>Merit Lists</strong></p><p>Where more than one location is advertised, candidates will be appointed in merit order for each location. You will be asked to state your location preference on your application.</p><p><strong>Criminal Record Check</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>Higher Security Clearance</strong></p><p>For further information on National Security Vetting please <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">visit the Demystifying Vetting website</a>.</p><p><strong>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.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:FandW.resourcing@defra.gov.uk" target="_blank">FandW.resourcing@defra.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:FandW.resourcing@defra.gov.uk" target="_blank">FandW.resourcing@defra.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>

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Operations Advisor

Government Property Agency

Future Ways of Working Lead

Department for Transport

Lead Developer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This post sits within the Light Aid Detachment (LAD) of Blandford Garrison Support Unit. The department completes a wide range of functions, but the primary aim is to provide equipment support to Blandford Garrison and its affiliated units. </p><p>Blandford Garrison Support Unit sits within The Defence School of Communications and Information Systems (DSCIS) under the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT), which is responsible for delivering all technical training across Defence to meet the operational demands of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. </p><p>DCTT has 2,500 military, civil service and contractor staff based across six locations and we value our diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage mutual respect, actively foster kindness and fairness, and promote a healthy work-life balance. We invest in our people, offering career and personal development opportunities and recognising staff efforts and commitments. </p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the duties, hybrid / remote working is not supported.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The post holder will be a key part of the LAD team, working within the Armoury. Key duties include (but are not limited to):</p><ul><li>The inspection and repair of weapons and ancillary items. Maintaining associated paper and electronic records.</li><li>Completion of engraving requests including ceremonial items, presentation pieces and unit property.</li><li>The control of COSHH items within the Armourers’ workshop.</li><li>Maintenance of issued tools and stock items. </li><li>Responsibility for the security of weapons, parts and associated equipment in the post-holder’s care during the working day.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, flexible and able to work without supervision.</p><p> You will have an excellent attention to detail and strong verbal communication skills. </p><p><strong>Specific qualification requirements :</strong></p><p>Desirable - Vocational qualification in a form of mechanical engineering. <br></p><p>Desirable - GCSE (Grade A-C or 9-4) in English language, Maths and Science</p><p>Desirable- Army class one armourer course or other service equivalent. </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></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,390, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,645 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>An environment with flexible working options.</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.</li><li>25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days. </li><li>Eight public holidays per year, plus 1 day’s grant leave for HM The King's birthday. </li><li>Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year. </li><li>6 days special leave per year for volunteering activities. </li><li>A wide range of Defence discounts, such as Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. Find more discounts at <a href="https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/all-benefits/" target="_blank">https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/all-benefits/</a></li><li>Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service). </li><li>Over 60 growing staff Networks to join. </li><li>Enhanced maternity, parental and adoption leave. </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing. </li><li>Gymnasium (contributory membership) with up to date cardiovascular and static weight equipment and Gym classes. </li><li>On-site retail catering outlets offering refreshments as well as subsidised staff canteens. </li><li>Subsidised cinema showing latest releases.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Free access to Royal Signals Museum</li></ul><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses. </p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. </p><p>Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. </p><p>Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>. </p><p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. </p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">MOD Privacy Policy Notice</a> sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. </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.<p>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.</p><p><strong>Candidates are required to provide evidence of previous experience and qualifications in the essential and desirable criteria specified within the ‘person specification' section. </strong></p><p>Candidates should use the guidance within the linked Civil Service Success Profiles framework (AO or equivalent, Level 1) and the Situation-Task-Action-Result (S-T-A-R) format to articulate their experience.</p><p>At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and the following:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p>At interview, you will be assessed against the following:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure</p><p>that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Terry Mott</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:terry.mott949@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">terry.mott949@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwNzkmdmVyaWZ5PTRkNTc4ZjZkMTMzMDI5NTgzY2JmZTQ2NDJjNzUxYjQ3" target="_blank">Air Command's Applicant Guide (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 499kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwODAmdmVyaWZ5PTg0MGYyNzg5OTVlZjAzZTU3NmExMDkzNjMwNjIyNjNm" target="_blank">MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwODEmdmVyaWZ5PTlhYzE2NTQyY2U2ZjdiZWQwZThmNTY1MTNjOWZhMjU5" target="_blank">Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwODImdmVyaWZ5PWEzNDU4ZjQzNTAxODVkMWUyOWM1MGYwNjQ0NGY4ZGU2" target="_blank">External Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)

Ministry of Defence

Air - Armourer (Small Arms)

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Asset Denial teams work to substantially reduce the level of serious and organised crime affecting the UK by denying criminals access to their illicit assets, recovering the proceeds of crime, and deterring and disrupting further criminality. The Civil Recovery and Tax team (CRT) utilises an array of asset denial powers to target the highest risk and most serious and organised criminals.<h4>Job description</h4><p>The Financial Investigations Manager for the Civil Recovery &amp; Tax team (CRT) is responsible for delivering asset recovery against high impact economic crime through managing and leading a team of Financial Investigators responsible for developing and progressing complex investigations on development and tasked CRT financial investigations under Part 5 Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002. </p><p>You will lead and manage a team of financial investigators, acting as senor investigating officer and supporting progression of operations from tasking through to recovery to erode the profit motive thereby undermining a key incentive associated with the highest risk and serious and organised crime.</p><p>Your varied duties mean that every day will bring a new challenge. With activities often of a time-critical nature, you must be able to multi-task and prioritise whilst supporting your team and developing their talents. </p><p>The role utilises a wide range of knowledge and experience around legislation, good practice and shared learning delivered in a timely fashion. </p><p><strong>Part-time minimum: 35 hours</strong></p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities </strong></p><p>Lead a Team</p><p>Manage and lead a team of Financial Investigators responsible for developing and progressing complex investigations on development and tasked CRT financial investigations.</p><p>Provide Direction</p><p>Provide strategic, operational and tactical financial direction and advice to Investigations Teams and Financial Investigators.</p><p>Authorising Officer</p><p>To act as Authorising Officer, applying specialist knowledge in respect of POCA 2002;</p><p>Asset Recovery</p><p>To deliver asset recovery against high impact economic crime through the use of asset recovery tools and legislation. Along with providing advice and guidance to seniors, operational teams and partners on the options available to identify, freeze and seize illicit wealth.</p><p>Relationship Management</p><p>Develop and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external partners including other law enforcement agencies</p><p>Manage Change</p><p>Manage change activity and communicate proposed changes with staff and stakeholders;</p><p>Monitor and Manage Operational Performance</p><p>Set and monitor operational performance and ensure that all operations and projects align with strategic objectives, comply with relevant control strategies and oversee the update of risk registers.</p><p>Provide Operational Support</p><p>Provide operational support, advice and guidance to police throughout the UK into investigations of serious crime</p><p>Manage and Develop Protocols</p><p>Ensure local/national strategy, policy, legislative frameworks and operational priorities are developed and promoted amongst National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Law Enforcement partners and government departments.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Analytical Skills</p><p>Ability to examine and interpret complex data from various sources to assess situations and draw robust conclusions.</p><p>Collaborative Working</p><p>Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve business objectives.</p><p>Partnership Working</p><p>Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and build strong rapport.</p><p>Communication Skills</p><p>Effective communication with a range of audiences, at all grades, in various formats.</p><p>Influencing</p><p>Ability to influence, change and impact decisions with both internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>Quality Management </p><p>Ability to plan, develop and maintain processes to ensure functions are working as intended.</p><p>Organisational Skills</p><p>Ability to manage a wide portfolio of tasks and reporting requirements in a fast-paced environment with often tight deadlines.</p><p>Risk Management and Decision Making</p><p>Ability to assess risks and make accountable, evidence-based operational decisions in complex and high-pressure environments.</p><p>Leadership</p><p>Ability to engage, motivate and coach others in order to lead the team to meet business objectives, fostering innovation, driving high performance and promoting an inclusive and supportive culture.</p><p>People Management </p><p>Team leadership and people skills to meet goals and promote wellbeing and diversity, deal with conflict within teams and manage performance.</p><p>Asset Denial/Civil Recovery Landscape</p><p>Experience and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International law) affecting operational activity.</p><p>Operational Experience</p><p>Recent experience of leading criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases. Creating and taking ownership of strategies to deliver operational successes. </p><p>Problem Solving</p><p>Examine issues to identify solutions to complex problems in collaboration with others.</p><br><p><strong>Full advert details for this vacancy can found on the advert on the NCA Recruitment Portal. Please follow the link to apply at advertisers' site.</strong></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</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>Recent experience of conducting criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases (lead technical)</li><li>Experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International Law) affecting operational activity.</li><li>Experience in effective operational decision making with accountability for decisions made.</li><li>Experience of implementing cultural change to improve culture and develop diverse talent.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,575, National Crime Agency contributes £16,100 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £13131. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Website.</a></p><p>New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays. </p><p>If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).</p><p>Other benefits include:</p><ul><li>Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements) </li><li>Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities</li><li>Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits</li><li>Housing schemes - Key Worker status</li><li>Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway , Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.</li><li>Staff support groups/networks</li><li>Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) </li></ul><p>Further information is available on the <a href="https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/benefits-and-support" target="_blank">NCA Website.</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<p>Your application will be assessed against the following:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a> - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:</p><ul><li>Recent experience of conducting criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases (lead technical) </li></ul><ul><li>Experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International Law) affecting operational activity. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in effective operational decision making with accountability for decisions made. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of implementing cultural change to improve culture and develop diverse talent. </li></ul><p>A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.</p><p><strong>Longlist</strong></p><p>In the event of a high number of applications, we may operate a longlist. Applicants will need to meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria.</p><p> - Recent experience of conducting criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases (lead technical criteria) .</p><p>Candidates who do not meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria will not progress to having their other criteria assessed. Applications must meet the minimum criteria to be progressed to the assessment stage.</p><p>You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.</p><p>We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.</p><p>Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.</p><p>For guidance on the application process, visit: <br><a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/applying-and-onboarding" target="_blank">NCA Applying and Onboarding</a></p><p><strong>Assessment 1</strong></p><p>The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the <strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong> section.</p><p><strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank"><strong>Behaviours</strong></a></p><ul><li>Leadership </li></ul><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service </li></ul><ul><li>Delivering at Pace </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a></p><ul><li>Recent experience of conducting criminal, civil or regulatory investigations on complex economic and financial cases (lead technical) </li></ul><ul><li>Experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International Law) affecting operational activity. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in effective operational decision making with accountability for decisions made. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of implementing cultural change to improve culture and develop diverse talent. </li></ul><p><strong>Assessment Outcome</strong></p><p>Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal. <br>If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months. <br>Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.</p><p>In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order: </p><ol><li>Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)</li><li>If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised) </li><li>If still tied, application sift scores will be used</li></ol><p>Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.</p><p>You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.</p><p>Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to visit the <a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">NCA Careers Page</a> for more information.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you experience accessibility issues with the advert or require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a> before the advert closing date.<br><br>

National Crime Agency

Financial Investigations Manager - Civil Recovery

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography with over 230 years of experience. Our maritime data solutions support safe, secure and thriving oceans. We fulfil the UK government’s Safety of Life at Sea obligations and are relied upon by defence users, government and global shipping. Working with partners across the globe, we source, process and provide access to data from seabed to surface. This data is shared with a wide range of users to help unlock a deeper understanding of the world’s oceans and make the best of the marine environment.</p><p>Supporting safe navigation is at the heart of what we do. Through our ADMIRALTY portfolio, we provide a leading range of navigational products and services which are trusted by over 90% of large ships trading internationally today.</p><p>The Chief Customer Officer will be a full member of the UKHO’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to the UKHO’s wider strategic direction and leadership, helping to shape the digital future of the organisation. The role leads the customer-focused commercial strategy, including business development, customer experience and product strategy, satisfying our defence customer needs, whilst fulfilling our public task.</p><p>This role will sustain a healthy level of commercial returns from our established merchant shipping market, whilst developing adjacent markets that build out from core ADMIRALTY navigation business. We will exploit the potential of our data assets and expertise as we evolve into a fully digital service provider and data-centric organisation.</p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>To bring commercial insight, experience and expertise to the UKHO Executive Leadership Team and contribute fully to the overall strategic management of the UKHO, especially in all areas of customer, market and ADMIRALTY business development.</li><li>To provide empowering and inspiring leadership, creating a culture of trust as a platform for promoting innovation, creativity and diversity of thought; and building, developing and motivating a high-performing team.</li><li>To deliver the UKHO’s sales revenue and gross margin targets, enhancing the UKHO’s ADMIRALTY digital products and services to ensure our trusted brand remains the choice of the world’s mariners, remains competitive, and continues to adapt to reflect the developing needs of a maritime sector that is undergoing a rapid digital transformation.</li><li>To be the lead ‘Customer Champion’ for the UKHO, ensuring that our customers are at the centre of everything we do, in a way that embeds a customer-focused culture throughout the organisation.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential experience criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced customer leader, at a senior level, with a track-record of collaborative accomplishment in commercial functions, notably in sales, marketing, digital service delivery, and business development.</li><li>Experience of operating in a digital-first organisation, recognising the importance of building a customer-centric culture, working in multi-disciplinary teams, promoting an entrepreneurial growth mindset, and championing diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Experienced in delivering high-quality information products and services to meet and excite market needs, delivering new and existing revenue and profit streams through the application of digital products and services.</li><li>Experienced in driving and delivering sales and meeting challenging sales targets, both in terms of establishing new business and maximising existing market potential.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>A high-performing executive level team player, who works collaboratively and engenders co-operation, at all levels.</li><li>Change management experience within organisations that have undergone substantial digital transformation.</li><li>Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiating skills; able to build trust and credibility quickly across multiple stakeholder groups.</li><li>Experience of building dynamic multi- disciplinary teams to create new business capability at the intersection of customer insight, technology and commercial operations.</li><li>Building and leading teams, role modelling an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking with a questioning mindset.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/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/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Green Park is managing this competition on behalf of the MOD. To apply for this post, please submit the following on the below link no later than <strong>23:59 Sunday 25th January 2026.</strong></p><ul><li>A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years and include contact details for two referees.</li><li>A supporting statement of suitability (maximum 1000 words) that outlines your interest in this particular organisation and role, and your fit against the essential experience criteria set out in the person specification and role description.</li><li>A completed ‘Diversity monitoring and conflicts of interest’ form found via the PDF attached (Page 10). All information is anonymous and is not used as a part of your application.</li><li>If you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme, the Veteran’s Scheme, or the Redeployment Interview Scheme, please fill out the form via the PDF attached (Page 10). </li></ul><p>External candidates who join the MOD and are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Green Park</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Emma.Law@green-park.co.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Law@green-park.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Emma.Law@green-park.co.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Law@green-park.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzUzODgmdmVyaWZ5PTNlZWI3NWQ1MTVhYzJmNDg3MTA5MmIyN2ZiZGJjOTE1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1ODU4OTAxLWUyMjI4NjQ0YmRkYzY5ZGFiOWZhYjcyOTEzM2ExODA0ZmIzNTc0NzM=" target="_blank">UKHO - Chief Customer Officer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 372kB)

Chief Customer Officer - UK Hydrographic Office

UK Health Security Agency

Senior Biomedical Scientist

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>MaPS is entering a period of change, and as Data Protection Manager you will play a key role in promoting data protection best practice across the business. Reporting to the Senior Data Protection Manager and working closely with the organisation’s Technology &amp; Change Directorate, especially Data and Analytics and Cyber Security &amp; Information Assurance, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective management and protection of personal data within the organisation. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders to promote data privacy, manage data risks, and optimise data protection compliance across the organisation.</p><p>We’re looking for someone who loves what they do; who keeps their finger on the pulse with changes to data protection and AI regulation:</p><ul><li>Someone who is able to identify data protection impacts and make connections across MaPS’ processing activities including projects and business as usual activity.</li><li>Someone who is keen to make a</li><li>We’re seeking a ‘completer/finisher’ and someone who is curious and communicative</li><li>Someone who enjoys building relationships with teams and senior leaders and who is excited about a brand-new opportunity to make their own</li><li>Extensive knowledge of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, along with AI regulation, is a must</li></ul><p>This role will manage complex data protection issues, and you will be a subject matter expert providing advice across the business on policies, processes, data breach management, compliance, data subject rights management, and training, amongst many other aspects</p><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><br><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li> Manage the formation, implementation and management of data protection frameworks, policies and standards, ensuring adherence</li><li> Manage organisational data risks and issues, and co-ordinating with data owners to accept or resolve them</li><li> Work with the Senior Data Protection Manager to provide strategic oversight of data protection throughout the organisation</li><li> Act as an expert advisor across the organisation on the best practice of data protection</li><li> Develop effective long-term relationships with important decision-makers and influencers</li></ul><ul><li> Advocate improved data protection risk management and practices within the organisation.</li><li> Encourage better data literacy and understanding of data governance within the organisation in conjunction with the Data &amp; Analytics Team</li><li> Support the Senior Data Protection Manager in oversight of all data protection compliance mechanisms such as data protection impact assessments, data subject rights requests, record of processing activities, data breach processes, ICO engagement amongst others</li></ul><ul><li> Undertake Freedom of Information and Subject Access Request casework including ensuring response to requests, and publication schedule</li><li> Play a key role in the continuous assessment of data protection practice, conduct health checks to monitor and ensure data protection compliance</li><li> Promote a culture of data protection compliance through employee training and awareness raising</li><li> Manage data protection/information assurance software, ensuring it supports best data protection practice</li><li> Line management responsibilities as considered reasonable by the Senior Data Protection Manager and Head of Governance and Data Protection</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Expert knowledge of UK and EU data protection and information security principles and best practice within the UK government/public sector, including preferably experience working for a Data Protection Officer or as part of a Data Protection Officer Team</li><li>Understanding of complex / innovative technologies and their relevant compliance and regulatory requirements such as Artificial Intelligence. Ability to align data protection strategy with business goals and adapt to industry/sector changes</li><li>Previous experience of identifying data protection risks and delivering effective risk-based monitoring of data protection compliance frameworks, providing assurance to senior management</li><li>Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing, with a demonstrated ability to understand complex technical concepts and translate these to non-specialists simply and effectively, to create practical procedures, guidance and training</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrable stakeholder engagement experience. Able to work in partnership and with people at all levels, demonstrating strong skills in networking and influencing</li><li>Experience engaging with cross-functional business stakeholders to understand business processes, data flows, controls, and business needs</li><li>Previous experience of balancing multiple workstreams, with the ability to maintain momentum on projects and prioritising tasks based on organisational criticality, risk and available resources</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage issues, take decisions, escalate where appropriate and provide constructive challenge to current ways of working</li><li>Ability to manage others' adherence to policy and procedures</li><li>Ability to trouble-shoot, challenge and mentor effectively in order to ensure that data protection standards are adhered to</li><li>Experience at delivering continuous improvements and delivering on discrete projects (sometimes of a sensitive nature)</li><li>Experience of working beyond area(s) of professional responsibility and building wider links with the work of other teams across the organisation</li><li>Ability to be comfortable managing/prioritising a large and varied workload taking decisions under pressure on your own initiative and meet challenging deadlines with the ability in a flexible and approachable manner</li><li>Relevant professional qualification and / or experience in data protection and the ability to deputise for the Senior Data Protection Manager</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in the public sector</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage projects and achieve objectives within set timescales</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong><br>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</p><p><strong>Career Development</strong><br>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</p><p><strong>Step 1: Submit Your Application</strong></p><p><strong>Open: 07/01/2026 , Deadline: 21/01/2026</strong></p><p>To apply, please submit the following documents:</p><ol><li>Your most up-to-date CV; and</li><li>A Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the advertised role.</li></ol><p><strong>Step 2: Telephone Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Between 07/01/2026 – 23/01/2026</strong></p><p>If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Discuss your experience in more detail</li><li>Learn more about the role and our organisation</li><li>Ask any questions you may have</li></ul><p><strong>Step 3: Final Stage Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Hosted on W/C 09/02/2026</strong></p><p>Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend a remote interview over Microsoft Teams. This stage will include:</p><ul><li>A task and/or a presentation</li><li>A series of competency-based interview questions</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> MaPS01056</p><p><strong>Close Date:</strong> 21/01/2026</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.<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 : sophie rigney</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sophie.rigney@reed.com" target="_blank">sophie.rigney@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sophie.rigney@reed.com" target="_blank">sophie.rigney@reed.com</a></li></ul>

The Money and Pensions Service

Data Protection Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for an exceptional <strong>Senior Scientific Software Engineer</strong> to help us make a difference to our planet. </p><p>As our Senior Scientific Software Engineer, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. </p><p>Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. </p><p><strong>World changing work </strong></p><p>From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. </p><ul><li>We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact</li><li>We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better</li><li>We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making</li><li>We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater</li><li>We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Your world of expertise </strong></p><p>Momentum is a framework of Software comprising the model codes and supporting infrastructure that provides the ability to run Earth Environment Prediction applications, together with the Science Configurations that define the way model codes are run for regional or global applications. The Met Office and its Momentum partners use the various elements of the framework to build Prediction Systems.</p><p>The Momentum Partnership is a coordinated activity consisting of operational and research centres that use and develop the Momentum and associated workflows for weather and climate applications. The use of Momentum for research and operations strengthens the Met Office’s position as a global leader in the weather and climate science and enables partners to contribute to the Met Office’s Research and Innovation themes. </p><p>In this post you will develop and maintain the infrastructure that supports the data provision for Momentum Partners to initialise Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) systems, as well as support for the implementation of configurations developed from research into the operational systems across the Momentum Partnership.</p><p>You will work closely with partner scientists and developers to enable their contributions to the Momentum Partnership’s science and technical infrastructure programs, supported by colleagues across National Capability. This involves understanding partner capabilities, providing training and mentoring, and, where needed, developing or coordinating tools that allow partners to configure, run, and evaluate physical or machine-learning models for model development and assessment. </p><p>The Met Office and its Momentum Partners are adopting next-generation Momentum systems, which opens exciting opportunities for you to:</p><ul><li>Advance your expertise in research, development, and application of Momentum components.</li><li>Collaborate at a high level across the Met Office and with international Momentum partners.</li><li>Work alongside and contributing to the operational implementation of a world leading seamless modelling system.</li><li>Work within a global partnership that embraces creativity and diversity.</li></ul><p><strong>Your key duties:</strong></p><ul><li>The job holder will contribute to the overall work of the Momentum Partnerships team. Core responsibilities will include:</li><li>Providing technical support and develop capabilities to enable effective use of Momentum and its associated software for operational NWP systems across the Momentum Partnership. This support can be delivered remotely or through visits to Momentum partner organisations, through an understanding of Momentum partner strengths and capabilities.</li><li>Providing technical support for Momentum partners to contribute to joint science and technical infrastructure plans.</li><li>Developing and maintaining the Initialisation Data Service that provides operational data streams to Momentum partners</li><li>Working closely with the Research to Operations (R2O) team in Weather Science to ensure that workflow developments align with R2O plans including those needed for Parallel Suites and support the R2O process across the Momentum Partnership</li></ul><p>Additional responsibilities may include:</p><ul><li>Supporting the transition of partners to use and develop Momentum</li><li>Contributing to Momentum Partnership projects related to the Partnership priority areas</li><li>The job holder will be expected to manage and build relationships with scientists and software engineers from different cultures and organisations. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria, skills and experience: </strong></p><ol><li>We’re experts by nature; A strong background in computational science, physical science or mathematics, demonstrated by a degree or equivalent qualifications or experience.</li><li>We keep evolving; Demonstrated ability to write high quality scientific software applications (e.g., Fortran, C++, Python, etc.), and develop new technical skills where required.</li><li>We’re a force for good; Demonstrated ability to set-up and manage a quality assurance process for a code base and facilitate its adoption by others.</li><li>We live and breath it; Evidence of an organised approach to work and ability to cope with a range of competing demands.</li><li>We’re better together; Evidence of ability to work well with people and foster collaboration and mentoring.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £43,081, Met Office contributes £12,480 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><strong>Why join us </strong></p><p>Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.</p><p>As our Senior Scientific Software Engineer, your total reward package will be up to £62,968 annually, which includes: </p><ul><li>£43,081 base pay</li><li>An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £2,700 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until March 2026 in your monthly pay</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. </p><p>Closing date 25/01/2026 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 02/02/2026. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.<br></p><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit <a href="https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/join-us/our-approach-recruitment" target="_blank">our approach to recruitment</a>.</p><p><strong>How we can help </strong></p><p>If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. </p><p>We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. </p><p>We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact us at: <strong><a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></strong> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <strong><a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a></strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>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>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 : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Met Office

Senior Scientific Software Engineer – Momentum Partnership

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Economic Analyst – Fixed term contract up to 12 months</strong></p><p>This secondment offers a unique chance to contribute to high-impact, significant work at the forefront of data and privacy regulation. As an Economic Analyst at the ICO, you’ll apply your skills to real-world challenge, shaping policy, evaluating regulatory interventions, and exploring the intersection of data protection with innovation, competition, and economic growth. You’ll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, gain exposure to cutting-edge topics like AI and biometrics, and benefit from structured development within the Government Economic Service. </p><p>Full time/Part time.</p><p>Salary: <strong>£44,297 per annum</strong></p><p>Location: Flexible hybrid working across the UK</p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. </p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>The ICO is the UK’s independent regulator for information rights, promoting data privacy for individuals and openness in public bodies. We regulate under a wide range of legislation, including responsibilities for data protection and freedom of information. </p><p>With economists located across the UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Wilmslow), we offer an inclusive environment and provide flexible working conditions and a range of training and development opportunities. This includes:</p><ul><li>a structured economics profession including targeted learning and development opportunities, and visibility of career development pathways;</li><li>membership of the Government Economic Service (GES);</li><li>structured pay progression framework that provides tangible rewards for sustained progress and contribution;</li><li>networking opportunities and a mechanism for social learning, sharing insight and good practice; and</li><li>opportunities to do work to enhance diversity and inclusion within economics.</li></ul><p>The ICO’s work is interesting and immensely rewarding – it is of national importance and increasingly in the public eye, covering areas such as AI, online tracking, and all the facets of the digital economy. We hold a unique position as a regulator across the whole of the private, public and third sectors. </p><p>As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling and engaging career, able to acquire new skills and enjoy a supportive working environment. </p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>Do you want to be part of the team that produces economic analysis and research to support decision making, via options appraisal, impact assessment, ex-post evaluation, and other analytics (eg geospatial mapping)? </p><p>We have an opportunity for an Economic Analyst to join us on secondment. This would be related to understanding, measuring and driving regulatory intervention and policy impact, including the interaction of data protection with economic growth, competition, and innovation. The team’s work includes:</p><ul><li>supporting policy development by aiding understanding of the impact of our policies, programmes and projects using approved models and methods following principles from the Green and Magenta Books aligned with the ICO’s <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/our-information/measuring-our-impact/" target="_blank">impact frameworks</a>;</li><li>supporting the provision of advice to clarify the economic, social and public costs, benefits, and trade-offs of our policy decisions;</li><li>engaging and collaborating across the organisation to provide expert guidance, research and analysis on economic matters. Examples include scoping the market for biometric technologies, or understanding how artificial intelligence could impact the labour market;</li><li>providing learning resources and training across the organisation to ensure there is awareness and common understanding of appraisal, impact assessment, evaluation, and related areas of economic thinking;</li><li>engaging and developing relevant external stakeholder networks, via interaction with UK and international regulatory counterparts and government, academia, conference attendance, etc. </li></ul><p>Whether the issue is understanding how we enable businesses in the UK economy, the interaction of privacy and competition or the impact of measures to protect children’s privacy online, economics is vital to our understanding of data and privacy issues. As an Economic Analyst you will support the ICO’s work across the full range of our responsibilities, ensuring that our actions are underpinned with high quality economic analysis.</p><p>Reporting to a Principal Economist you will provide high quality economic analysis, collaborating with other experts in multidisciplinary teams. You will work flexibly across a range of projects, identifying the key economic issues, analysing data and other evidence to support your arguments, and communicating them effectively to a range of audiences.</p><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To succeed in this role, you will need experience in economic analysis and be able to demonstrate the application of economics and analysis techniques in a range of circumstances. You will be a problem solver and an effective written and oral communicator, able to take responsibility for a range of tasks, and managing conflicting demands on your time.</p><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage</strong></p><ul><li>A degree in economics with around 2+ years’ experience in an economic analysis role (or equivalent post graduate academic experience).</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of the HMT Green and Magenta Books (experience of practical application is desirable but not essential).</li><li>Experience in carrying out economic analysis, using a range of tools (eg statistical).</li><li>Analyses and synthesises complex information and data, drawing on knowledge and applying it to questions of interest for the department, while being aware of the limitations/risks of economic analysis and the available data.</li><li>Able to interpret requirements and present data in a clear and compelling way, using data visualisations techniques and tools.</li><li>Drafts analysis for different stakeholders and understands the differences in communicating to them. Actively seeks out new, insightful, and more inclusive ways to present and communicate findings.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at interview stage</strong></p><ul><li>Reviews, syntheses, and is able to critique and quality assure own analysis and of others to ensure it is of high quality.</li><li>Continually develops and evaluates the quality of analysis to ensure that the department is producing robust economic analysis which can stand up to scrutiny.</li></ul><ul><li> Develops a good understanding of how economic models can inform analysis, and of their limitations. This may include advising on appropriate data sources.</li></ul><ul><li>Works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and with others, maintaining effective professional working relationships both internally and externally across organisations.</li><li>The ability to deal with a demanding workload which may include conflicting demands on time.</li><li>Develops oneself as a professional economist/analyst by continuing to seek out training, teaching and coaching opportunities as well as promoting economics that enables confident delivery.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of the HMT Green and Magenta Books (experience of practical application is desirable but not essential).</li><li>Drafts and presents analysis for different stakeholders and understands the differences in communicating to them. Actively seeks out new, insightful, and more inclusive ways to present and communicate findings</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>If you have a disability or impairment and have difficulty using our online application system, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> who can arrange for you to submit an application via an alternative method.</p><p><strong>To apply</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by 23:59 on <strong>Wednesday 21st January 2026</strong><strong>.</strong> Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a>.</p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.</p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Information Commissioner's Office

Economic Analyst - Fixed term contract up to 12 months

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are currently looking for a <strong>Head of Business Analysis</strong> to join our <strong>Digital and Service Design </strong>Function within the <strong>Digital and Technology </strong>group. </p><p>This is a <strong>full-time</strong> opportunity, on a <strong>permanent </strong>basis. The role will be based in 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds. There will be a requirement to travel to other MHRA sites as needed. </p><p>Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites. </p><p>We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly. Remote working is potentially available for some specific roles. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.</p><p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p><p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. </p><p>The Digital and Technology Group (DTG) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. </p><p><strong>What’s the role?</strong></p><p>The Head of Business Analysis is responsible for maturing and leading the Business Analysis practice for the Agency. You will have the opportunity to further enhance the business analysis capability to help deliver MHRA priorities. You’ll work with multi-disciplinary teams of professionals, including User Centred Design, Product and Change Managers, Solution and Enterprise Architects and Delivery partners. Your work will be pivotal to the development of new digital and data products and services throughout the Agency. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>As a member of Senior Leadership Group, you will support the Deputy Director in wider leadership activities which support the needs and priorities of MHRA, including financial, commercial and risk management; </li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for developing and shaping strategies to drive awareness of the business analysis profession, building the influence of the team and supporting services across the organisation by embedding the practice; </li></ul><ul><li>Directly manage a team of Business Analysts ensuring effective deployment to meet demand and targets as well as managing performance; </li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for shaping the Business Analysis practice and improving ways of working by embedding a consistent and high-quality professional framework and standards. Contribute to the on-going development of Business Analysis tools and methods, to support the delivery of services within the organisation, providing direction and guidance to the team. Apply and champion the application of agreed methodologies, tools and frameworks and embed within the organisation; </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure business analysis outputs are captured and agreed by stakeholders; </li></ul><ul><li>Accountable for ways of working with colleagues across the business, including service delivery teams and the wider organisation, applying business analysis to benefit the work we do and assuring quality and standards. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Behaviour Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Delivering at Pace <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Experience Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in a business analysis role, as well as managing geographically dispersed teams, fostering career development, delegating where appropriate <strong>(A, I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Strong experience of working on digital projects within an agile delivery framework to deliver improved services <strong>(A, I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>A track record of being proactive, using horizon scanning to identify future challenges and opportunities for managing them, including anticipating and mitigating risks and finding creative solutions <strong>(A)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>A track record of working collaboratively with others, identifying and analysing stakeholder views, providing constructive challenge and successfully influencing decisions using data and insight <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Technical Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree level qualification or equivalent experience <strong>(A)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Business Analysis Qualification via IIBA or BCS or relevant equivalent body <strong>(A)</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Strengths Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Motivator <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Problem Solver <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Challenger <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><p>If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, <a href="https://allenlanerecruitment.wixsite.com/mhra/head-of-business-analysis" target="_blank">find out more here</a>! </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £71,835, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £20,810 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>Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays </li><li>Privilege Leave: 1 day </li><li>Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff </li><li>Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay </li><li>Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service </li><li>Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information <a href="http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/</a> For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666 </li><li>Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance </li><li>Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan </li><li>Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund </li><li>Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) </li><li>Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs </li><li>On-going learning and development </li></ul><br><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>The selection process:</strong></p><p>We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">find out more here</a>. </p><ul><li>Online application form, which will include a CV, which should demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria. Please submit your application to Allen Lane by visiting <a href="https://allenlanerecruitment.wixsite.com/mhra/head-of-business-analysis" target="_blank">this website.</a></li></ul><ul><li>Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. </li></ul><p><strong>If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact </strong><a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>careers@mhra.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> as soon as possible.</strong></p><p>Closing date: 9am on 23rd January </p><p>Shortlisting date: from 26th January </p><p>Interview date: from 9th February </p><p>If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></p><p>Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard?_ga=2.149328757.2118900794.1613132232-433185063.1580991281" target="_blank">basic personnel security standard checks</a>. </p><p>Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: </p><ul><li>Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens </li></ul><ul><li>Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings </li></ul><ul><li>Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required </li></ul><ul><li>Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. </li></ul><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. 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>Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@mhra.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition, <a href="mailto:Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Florentina.Oyelami@mhra.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank">civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a></p><p><a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a></p><p>Civil Service Commission </p><p>Room G/8 </p><p>1 Horse Guards Road </p><p>London </p><p>SW1A 2HQ </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>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a>, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a> - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ<br><br>

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Head of Business Analysis - £71,835 p.a. + benefits

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a person who is passionate about managing information effectively and ensuring its accessibility and compliance with the law. If you're comfortable working with leaders across the organisation, we'd love for you to join the team.</p><p>Companies House is undergoing rapid change, moving away from being a passive custodian of company records and towards being a leading organisation in supporting economic growth and disrupting economic crime. To support this change, we need measures to manage knowledge and information securely, proportionately and effectively; and we need to have the right people to carry out these measures.</p><p>We're looking for someone to advise on information management strategies, to champion good record management practice, to make the most of new opportunities to enhance data governance, and to monitor compliance with Knowledge and Information Management standards and Data Protection legislation.</p><p>Does that sound like you?</p><p>If so, we'd love to hear from you.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The main duties of the role will include:</p><ul><li>Developing, reviewing, and maintaining organisational KIM policies and procedures</li><li>Carrying out compliance audits of records management practices</li><li>Reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments, Records of Processing Activity, and Retention Policies to ensure accuracy, currency, and full compliance with Data Protection legislation</li><li>Supporting the development and implementation of a knowledge and records management framework that includes structures and processes for governance</li><li>Providing clear advice and guidance to staff and senior managers regarding information handling, information lifecycle management, and policy interpretation</li><li>Supporting the Senior KIM Manager in managing the organisation’s information lifecycle from creation to disposal</li><li>Identifying, recording, and managing risks relating to information and records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owners</li><li>Delivering training and awareness sessions to ensure staff understand their obligations and best practices in information management and data privacy</li><li>Advising on appropriate retention and disposal schedules</li><li>Responding to personal data incidents and breaches as required</li><li>Providing advice and guidance to colleagues on drafting data sharing agreements and MOUs, and managing and documenting such agreements</li><li>Ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act, supporting the completion of regular transfers to The National Archives of physical and digital holdings</li></ul><p><strong>About the team</strong></p><p>The Knowledge and Information (KIM) Team sits in the Data Directorate and is concerned with ensuring that Companies House complies with its obligations under Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Public Records legislation. This includes supporting the organisation with data protection advice on project, policy and operational matters, turning round subject access, FOI and data protection requests, and meeting our duties relating to record retention. There is also a requirement to ensure that we have, and can demonstrate, appropriate measures to ensure that knowledge and information is managed in a way that is secure, proportionate, and can be used to best effect.</p><p><strong>Where you will be working</strong></p><p>You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you; however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. </p><p><strong>Working Hours</strong></p><p>Due to the nature of this role and team structure, this is only a full-time position of 37 hours per week.</p><p><strong>To be eligible for this role you also need to meet our Nationality requirements which are outlined below and also successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Clearance (SC) before they can be appointed. To gain (SC) you will need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years. </strong></p><p>Further information can be found below. </p><p><em>Companies House also cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.</em></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:</p><ul><li>Have a good understanding of information access and data protection regimes, including relevant legislation</li><li>Have a good understanding of the digital information management landscape</li><li>Be a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Have excellent interpersonal skills, enabling them to develop and maintain positive working relationships</li><li>Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with individuals at all levels to ensure policies and procedures are followed</li><li>Have strong drafting skills, enabling them to identify key issues and communicate advice in a way that’s clear and tailored to the audience.</li><li>Be able to oversee and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, prioritising workload and meeting challenging deadlines.</li></ul><p> Desirable criteria</p><ul><li>A recognised qualification in records management, information management, or equivalent experience</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>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Good understanding of information access and data protection regimes.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,026, Companies House contributes £10,436 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we’re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. </p><p>Head to <a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/working-for-us#/our-benefits" target="_blank">Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk)</a> to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. </p><p><strong>We celebrate diversity... </strong></p><p>As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. </p><p>We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. </p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Read our <a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/opportunities-and-how-to-apply#/-/applying-under-the-disability-confident-scheme-dcs" target="_blank">'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)</a>' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS).</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>In your application form we’d like you to:</strong></p><ol><li>Tell us about your employment history, including key responsibilities and achievements.</li><li>Write a personal statement of 500 words with examples to demonstrate your experience of record management systems and your understanding of information legislation and regulation.</li><li>Provide a 250-word example to demonstrate your good understanding of information access and data protection regimes.</li><li>Provide a 250-word example to demonstrate the behaviour: ‘Seeing the Big Picture’.</li></ol><p>We will be sifting looking through your employment history, personal statement and 250-word examples for evidence of the essential criteria. </p><p>The sift criteria is as follows: </p><ul><li>Experience of record management systems</li><li>Good understanding of information access and data protection regimes</li><li>Understanding of information legislation and regulation</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture behaviour</li></ul><p>We’re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names) from your employment history and statements.</p><p><strong>Sift Process</strong></p><ul><li>We’ll carry out a sift of applications. We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications.</li><li>Also, if we receive a high volume of applications, we will carry out a pre-sift on your demonstration of your good understanding of information access and data protection regimes.</li><li>At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. </li><li>Successful candidates at sift will be invited to a virtual interview. </li></ul><p><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><ul><li>Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and Strengths. </li><li>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.</li><li>If after interviewing you are not found appointable at the advertised grade you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign. All offers will be made in merit order.</li></ul><p>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made based on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. </p><p><strong>Key dates</strong> (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change)</p><ul><li>Closing Date: 21 January 2026 (at 23:55)</li><li>Sift/Shortlist: From 22 January 2026</li><li>Interview: w/c 02 February 2026</li></ul><p><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI)</strong></p><p>We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn’t include ideas or work that isn’t your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own. Your application may be rejected if evidence of plagiarism or reliance on AI is detected. Examples include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own. If you are invited to interview, please be aware the use of AI tools is prohibited (including recording or note taking) and any suspected use may result in the termination of your interview and subsequent withdrawal from the campaign.</p><p><a href="https://brand.companieshouse.gov.uk/d/kdFcWAdRRJUP/opportunities-and-how-to-apply#/-/using-ai-when-applying-for-a-job-at-companies-house" target="_blank">More information on the ways you should and shouldn’t use AI can be found here.</a></p><p><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Jade Palmer</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jpalmer1@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">jpalmer1@companieshouse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk" target="_blank">infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission. <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a> Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ<br><br>

Companies House

Knowledge and Information Manager

UK Export Finance

Business Manager – Defence, Shipping and Space

DIO Ecology Graduate Scheme

Senior Investigator

<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 instructional job in an establishment.</p><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>The job holder will be responsible for providing supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in a specialist workshop so they can improve their employment prospects on release with a view to reducing reoffending. The job holder will ensure that all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control is maintained at all times. The job holder will be able to teach prisoners towards achieving nationally recognised qualifications and may be supported by external organisations such as local colleges. </p><p>This job description is not for use by job holders in basic assembly/packing workshops, instead Production Instructor – Enterprises should be used. However, on an exceptional short term basis job holders can supervise prisoners in more basic workshops. </p><p>This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.</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><ul><li>May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.</li><li>Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as health and safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.</li><li>Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.</li><li>Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.</li><li>Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.</li><li>Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.</li><li>Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).</li><li>Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.</li><li>Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops.</li><li>Provide quality assurance against product specification.</li><li>Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.</li><li>Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machinery.</li><li>Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.</li><li>Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.</li><li>Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/ area of work and specialist areas.</li><li>Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets.</li><li>Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.</li><li>Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).</li><li>Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.</li></ul><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><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>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,275, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £9,639 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.<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.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 : 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://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12944?entityId=12944" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12944?entityId=12944</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Specialist Production Instructor (SPI) - Warehousing and Performing Manufacturing Operations (Ref: 12944)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p><p>Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision including assessment, sentence implementation and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.</p><p>Summary</p><p>To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general the public by:</p><p>• Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.</p><p>• Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.</p><p>• Contribute to the management of risk.</p><p>• Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.</p><p>In line with PS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they undertake.</p><p>The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties</strong></p><p>Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.</p><p>• To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.</p><p>• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.</p><p>• To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.</p><p>• To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.</p><p>• To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.</p><p>• To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.</p><p>• To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.</p><p>• To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.</p><p>• To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.</p><p>• To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.</p><p>• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.</p><p>• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.</p><p>• To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.</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>• Making Effective Decisions</p><p>• Changing and Improving</p><p>• Working Together</p><p>• Delivering at Pace</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing</p><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><p>• Experience of working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties.</p><p>• Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity.</p><p>• An understanding and appreciation of equality.</p><p>• Experience of working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behaviour.</p><p>• Experience of working with people who have committed offences.</p><p><strong>Technical requirements</strong></p><p>You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:</p><p>• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or</p><p>• Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).</p><p>• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.</p><p>• A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.</p><p>• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.</p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Technical 1</strong></p><p>You must be a qualified Probation Officer: You must either hold the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) or the recognised probation qualification for the date you qualified as a Probation Officer, or have completed the 2021 Probation Officer Qualification Alignment Process.</p><p><strong>Technical 2</strong></p><p>Do you hold the required Probation Officer Qualification?</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>You must be a qualified Probation Officer: You must either hold the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) or the recognised probation qualification for the date you qualified as a Probation Officer, or have completed the 2021 Probation Officer Qualification Alignment Process.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</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 see Job Description</li><li>Please see Job Description</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><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, Strengths, 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 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/13124?entityId=13124" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13124?entityId=13124</a>

Qualified Probation Officer - HMP Peterborough - East of England (Ref: 13124)

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

Senior Finance Business Partner

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Role title:</strong> Deputy Facilities Manager</p><p><strong>TPR grade &amp; pay group: </strong>Core Group – Grade 9</p><p><strong>Directorate:</strong> COO Group</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£39,751 Per Annum</p><p><strong>Contract type: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Brighton - Office based</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We’re looking for a proactive and experienced <strong>Deputy Facilities Manager</strong> to join our team and help deliver exceptional facilities services across the organisation. This is a key operational role, responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the sole TPR office, in Brighton. Leading a small facilities team delivering high quality helpdesk service, managing supplier relationships, and supporting hybrid working arrangements. You’ll act as the primary escalation point for facilities issues and deputise for the Facilities Manager when required. You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, secure, comfortable and well maintained environment for our staff.</p><p><strong>You will</strong>:</p><ul><li>Oversee the delivery of high-quality facilities services</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal customers and stakeholders</li><li>Lead and develop a small team of Facilities Advisers and a Coordinator, ensuring service excellence and professional growth</li><li>Manage building operations, oversee hard services and cleaning contracts including day-to-day liaison with on site handyman and cleaning team</li><li>Liaise with landlords and agents on repairs and maintenance</li><li>Oversee supplier contracts in line with procurement procedures, ensuring value for money and quality service</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and maintain physical security standards (ISO:27001)</li><li>Ensure processes are documented, updated and applied consistently</li><li>Support Business Continuity Planning and act as Deputy Bronze in incident response</li><li>Be involved in the out of hours on call rota, take on the role of Incident Controller in the event of an incident and be trained as a first aider</li><li>Work closely with colleagues in H&amp;S and Sustainability to ensure the building management supports strategies in these areas</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in facilities services to meet evolving organisational needs.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory compliance in facilities management.</li><li>Expertise in property and facilities management, including contract and supplier management</li><li>Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and customer relationship management</li><li>People management skills, including mentoring and team development</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage workload independently and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Project management experience and a proactive, adaptable approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Other desirable criteria are:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working with Facilities helpdesk software</li><li>Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IWFM Level 4/5, RICS FM Pathway, MRICS) or equivalent experience.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,751, Pensions Regulator contributes £11,515 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>We offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 35 hour working week (full-time), flexible working patterns, and flexitime. We also provide competitive parental leave, as well as a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Our dedicated benefits portal (Edenred) offers retail, gym, tech and restaurant discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.<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>In order to apply for this opportunity, please visit our website. You will find the link to our Current Vacancies page below.</p><p><a href="https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/about-us/work-for-us/current-job-vacancies" target="_blank">Current job vacancies</a></p><p>If you are shortlisted for interview, we’ll be in contact with you shortly after the closing date. We aim to respond to every application however due to the large volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.</p><p>As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to the recruitment, employment, retention, and development of people with disabilities, and to improving their employment opportunities. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the criteria outlined in the ‘what you will bring’ section will be offered an interview.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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:Recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Pensions Regulator

Deputy Facilities Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based nationally.<h4>Job description</h4><p>The job holder is expected to identify the need for the development of new policy or revision of existing policy, carry out appropriate research, analyse information from a range of sources and then provide first drafts of policy instructions and guidance.</p><p>The job holder will develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels, including operational front line staff and senior officials from Other Government Departments. The job holder will on occasions be required to represent HMPPS in meetings with outside organisations and stakeholders and Other Government Departments.</p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><ul><li>Developing, planning the delivery of and consulting on new operational policy or legislative changes in respect of the relevant policy areas, and assisting with their implementation including drafting new guidance, and training staff across England and Wales as required. </li><li>Drafting replies to ministerial correspondence and correspondence from offenders, victims, and members of the public, and researching and drafting submissions and answers to Parliamentary Questions. </li><li>Responsible for researching, drafting and producing both informative and persuasive submissions, for clearance by Head of Team, to Ministers which often comment on complex and sensitive inter-departmental issues, for which agreement must be sought. </li><li>Responsible for drafting notes to senior officials, informing them of the status of cases. </li><li>Undertaking detailed research for questions of policy and providing interpretation of the published guidance. </li><li>Liaising with legal advisors to ensure policy objectives are met and are consistent with legal advice.</li><li>Providing national guidance and interpretation on the relevant policy areas, including legislation and complex case specific issues in response to enquiries from staff and managers in probation divisions and prisons, officials from other HMPPS/MoJ Units, Government departments and agencies. </li><li>Setting up projects, with appropriate governance arrangements to support the project, identifying risks and mitigating action and reporting on progress to senior managers and stakeholders. </li><li>Representing the policy area/team/group at meetings with HQ and frontline staff - and feeding back information to senior management. </li></ul><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>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £52,316, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £15,155 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/members/joining-the-civil-service-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, Strengths 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.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 : 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/13134?entityId=13134" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13134?entityId=13134</a>

Generic Policy Lead (Ref: 13134)

<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 instructional job in an establishment.</p><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>The job holder will be responsible for providing supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in a specialist workshop so they can improve their employment prospects on release with a view to reducing reoffending. The job holder will ensure that all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control is maintained at all times. The jobholder will be able to teach prisoners towards achieving nationally recognised qualifications and may be supported by external organisations such as local colleges. </p><p>This job description is not for use by jobholders in basic assembly / packing workshops, instead Production Instructor – Enterprises should be used. However, on an exceptional short term basis jobholders can supervise prisoners in more basic workshops. </p><p>This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.</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><ul><li>May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.</li><li>Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as health and safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.</li><li>Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.</li><li>Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.</li><li>Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.</li><li>Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.</li><li>Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).</li><li>Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.</li><li>Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops.</li><li>Provide quality assurance against product specification.</li><li>Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.</li><li>Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machinery.</li><li>Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.</li><li>Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.</li><li>Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/work of area and specialist areas.</li><li>Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets.</li><li>Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.</li><li>Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).</li><li>Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.</li></ul><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><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>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,275, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £9,639 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.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 : 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://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12897?entityId=12897" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12897?entityId=12897</a>

Woodwork - Specialist Production Instructor (SPI): Wood Assembly Joiner (Ref: 12897)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Do you have a keen eye for spotting patterns in information and data?</strong></p><p><strong>Are you tenacious and keen to get to the root of a problem?</strong></p><p><strong>Do you enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment where problem solving is the name of the game?</strong></p><p>As an Intelligence Officer, you will be at the heart of our intelligence-led approach to regulation. You will collect, collate, and develop information into actionable intelligence that informs proactive and reactive interventions. Working closely with Intelligence Analysts and Operations Officers, you will help identify risks, trends, and issues affecting charities and support decision-making across the Commission.</p><p>This is a fast-paced, customer-focused role requiring strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The main things you will be doing are:</p><ul><li>Researching and analysing information to identify risks and trends in the charity sector.</li><li>Engaging with charities and external stakeholders to gather intelligence and insight.</li><li>Developing intelligence products to inform operational and strategic planning.</li><li>Assessing incoming referrals and requests from other regulators and enforcement agencies.</li><li>Monitoring charities or groups of charities for changes in risk levels.</li><li>Ensuring intelligence is recorded, evaluated, and disseminated appropriately.</li><li>Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support regulatory action.</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement of intelligence processes.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and judgment skills to evaluate complex information.</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience in an intelligence-led organisation and applying a risk-based approach.</li><li>Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders using various communication methods.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Government Security Classifications.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with intelligence tools such as Analyst Notebook or i2 software.</li><li>Knowledge of charity law and the charity sector.</li><li>Familiarity with the National Intelligence Model and intelligence procedures.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,867, Charity Commission contributes £8,362 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>This is your chance to make a contribution that really matters and to make an impact in an organisation where your voice will be heard and your hard work noticed.</p><p>Watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTmNjusudKU" target="_blank">short video</a> to find out more about us.</p><p>We operate a flexible hybrid working policy where office attendance is combined with up to 3 days homeworking per week dependent on role requirements.</p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring from all backgrounds and we aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.</p><p>We do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.</p><p>We offer access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contributions of 28.97%), far more than in the private sector, and a flexible, family-friendly environment. Additionally you can look forward to other great benefits via our ‘Perkbox’ and ‘Edenred’ schemes. These include everything from an interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan (after two months) to discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurants. Please see the attached Charity Commission benefits document. </p><p>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days per year. You have the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days annual leave (pro rata) per year, requests must be submitted in the February of that year.</p><p>The Charity Commission’s operational ambition is to realise the Commission’s values of being an expert regulator that is <strong>fair</strong>, <strong>balanced</strong>, and <strong>independent</strong>, which works in a way that is <strong>supportive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and i<strong>nnovative</strong> to achieve our ambitions. We want to develop our capability to regulate charities to realise this goal and meet our statutory and public duties to ensure that charity in England and Wales can deliver maximum benefit to society in a way that upholds its reputation in the eyes of the public. </p><p>Work at the Charity Commission and you’ll make a difference every day to:</p><ul><li>The 170,000 charities of all shapes and sizes that we regulate across England and Wales.</li><li>The trustees we partner with and advise.</li><li>The people and causes that benefit from the £10bn generously donated each year by the public.</li></ul><p>Find out more about working for us<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about/recruitment" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><p>To note: Any move across the Civil Service on or after 4 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience.<p>To apply for this post, you must complete the following: </p><ul><li>An online Numerical test at application stage</li><li>An online verbal reasoning test at application stage</li><li>A blind CV setting out your Job History/Full Qualifications/Previous skill and experiences.</li><li>A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role outlined on the Job Description.</li></ul><p><strong>Online Test:</strong></p><p>After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal and Numerical Test. If you successfully pass the tests, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. </p><p>Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 25/01/2026 on 23:55. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.</p><p>In addition, we will assess your experience, strengths and the following Behaviours at Interview stage:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and influencing</li><li>Managing a quality service</li><li>Delivering at pace</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Arrangements</strong></p><p>Interviews will be taking place Face to Face in our Bootle or Newport office.</p><p>The sift is due to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026</p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd February 2026</p><p>We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.</p><p>At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills. </p><p>We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process to manage numbers. </p><p><strong>Behaviours:</strong></p><p>The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours) for this role are set out in the<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf" target="_blank"> Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018</a> (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>)) and should be referred to when making this application. </p><p>You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation. </p><p>You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people. </p><p>When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did, what your thought process was and what was the result. </p><p>This post is full time however those applicants who do or wish to work an alternative working pattern are welcome to apply. The preferred working pattern may or may not be available. You should discuss this with the vacancy holder.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment:</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled persons, 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:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</li><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 an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</li></ul><p><strong>Reserve Lists:</strong></p><p>If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 12-month reserve list as standard. </p><p>During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order.</p><p><strong>Applying: </strong></p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. </p><p>All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email <a href="mailto:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> </p><p>Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. </p><p>Please note that late applications will not be accepted. </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>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</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 : Steven Joshua</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : Steven Joshua</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Charity Commission’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. <br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk</a>.<br> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web page <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjQmdmVyaWZ5PWY3ZTNiNjMwMjg1ZDNmNGExYTc0NWFlM2NkMDgzYTc3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NDU2LTg1OGE0NDE3NTdjYWNjOTBjYTg2NTkxZGZkMWNjMzhmNzgxZTNkMDQ=" target="_blank">EO Intelligence Officer JD Final Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 226kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjUmdmVyaWZ5PTUwNTRiZTc1NTY5MGZjZDkwMmZlYjZjNTc4OWYyODRmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NDU2LTg1OGE0NDE3NTdjYWNjOTBjYTg2NTkxZGZkMWNjMzhmNzgxZTNkMDQ=" target="_blank">EO Intelligence Officer- Welsh Version Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 229kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjYmdmVyaWZ5PTdhMDY4Y2U2YTQzMGI2ZGFiOWRlYWQwYWEwM2Y4MjAyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NDU2LTg1OGE0NDE3NTdjYWNjOTBjYTg2NTkxZGZkMWNjMzhmNzgxZTNkMDQ=" target="_blank">Benefits 1 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 169kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjcmdmVyaWZ5PTU1NDk2NGY0YTIxNDVmNTA2MmU1MDViMjM1NmZhZmZmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NDU2LTg1OGE0NDE3NTdjYWNjOTBjYTg2NTkxZGZkMWNjMzhmNzgxZTNkMDQ=" target="_blank">Benefits - Welsh Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 170kB)

Charity Commission

Intelligence Officer, EO, Perm, Liverpool/Newport

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Junior Performance Analyst job advert</strong></p><p>Do you have a keen eye for spotting and understanding trends in information and data?</p><p>Do you enjoy working with others to understand why things happen the way they do?</p><p>Are you an innovator with a passion for efficiency and improvement?</p><p>We are looking for a Junior Performance Analyst to join our Operational Performance Team, a critical part of our Intelligence &amp; Tasking sub-directorate. This team provides essential insights into how the Commission performs against its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), helping us improve efficiency and deliver better services.</p><p>This is a varied role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The main things you will be doing are:</p><ul><li>Interrogating data systems (including SQL databases) to monitor performance and generate insights.</li><li>Producing clear, accessible reports for internal and external audiences using data from sources such as the Register of Charities and our Case Management system.</li><li>Contributing to forecasting and analysis that informs strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Creating compelling data visualisations using tools like Power BI.</li><li>Working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure business information meets strategic needs.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Key skills and experience and knowledge you will need are:</strong></p><p>Essential Skills &amp; Experience:</p><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Good analytical and judgement skills to evaluate complex information.</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and work collaboratively to meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience using data to inform decisions and monitor actions.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>Experience with Excel, SQL, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).</li><li>Previous experience in a Management Information or Performance Team.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,867, Charity Commission contributes £8,362 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>Alongside your salary, Charity Commission contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a></p><p>This is your chance to make a contribution that really matters and to make an impact in an organisation where your voice will be heard and your hard work noticed.</p><p>Watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTmNjusudKU" target="_blank">short video</a> to find out more about us.</p><p>We operate a flexible hybrid working policy where office attendance is combined with at least 3 days homeworking per week dependent on role requirements.</p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring from all backgrounds and we aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.</p><p>We do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.</p><p>We offer access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contributions of 28.97%), far more than in the private sector, and a flexible, family-friendly environment. Additionally you can look forward to other great benefits via our ‘Perkbox’ and ‘Edenred’ schemes. These include everything from an interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan (after two months) to discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurants. Please see the attached Charity Commission benefits document. </p><p>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days per year. You have the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days annual leave (pro rata) per year, requests must be submitted in the February of that year.</p><p>The Charity Commission’s operational ambition is to realise the Commission’s values of being an expert regulator that is <strong>fair</strong>, <strong>balanced</strong>, and <strong>independent</strong>, which works in a way that is <strong>supportive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and i<strong>nnovative</strong> to achieve our ambitions. We want to develop our capability to regulate charities to realise this goal and meet our statutory and public duties to ensure that charity in England and Wales can deliver maximum benefit to society in a way that upholds its reputation in the eyes of the public. </p><p>Work at the Charity Commission and you’ll make a difference every day to:</p><ul><li>The 170,000 charities of all shapes and sizes that we regulate across England and Wales.</li><li>The trustees we partner with and advise.</li><li>The people and causes that benefit from the £10bn generously donated each year by the public.</li></ul><p>Find out more about working for us<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about/recruitment" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><p>To note: Any move across the Civil Service on or after 4 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience.<p>To apply for this post, you must complete the following: </p><ul><li>An online numerical test at application stage</li><li>An online verbal reasoning test at application stage</li><li>A blind CV setting out your Job History/Full Qualifications/Previous skill and experiences.</li><li>A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role outlined on the Job Description.</li></ul><p><strong>Online Test:</strong></p><p>After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal and Numerical Test. If you successfully pass the tests, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. </p><p>Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 25/01/2026 on 23:55. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.</p><p>In addition, we will assess your experience, strengths and the following Behaviours at Interview stage:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and influencing</li><li>Managing a quality service</li><li>Delivering at pace</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Arrangements</strong></p><p>Interviews will be taking place over Teams</p><p>The sift is due to take place during the week commencing 2nd February 2026.</p><p>Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd February 2026.</p><p>We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. </p><p>At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills. </p><p>We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process to manage numbers. </p><p><strong>Behaviours:</strong></p><p>The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours) for this role are set out in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018 (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>)) and should be referred to when making this application. </p><p>You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation. </p><p>You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people. </p><p>When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did, what your thought process was and what was the result. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment:</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled persons, 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:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </li><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 an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </li></ul><p><strong>Reserve Lists</strong></p><p>If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 12-month reserve list as standard. </p><p>During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order. </p><p><strong>Applying</strong></p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly </p><p>All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email <a href="mailto:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> </p><p>Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. </p><p>Please note that late applications will not be accepted. </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>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. </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 : Svetlana Lutchmaya</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Charity Commission’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. <br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk</a>.<br><br> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web page <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjgmdmVyaWZ5PTE5NzNhMWY3MGJjOTM4YzdjOTA3ODU4NzEyZDIyYTJmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">EO Junior Performance Analyst - Job Description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 195kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjkmdmVyaWZ5PTk4MTQxYzU1NTk0MzgwZTYyNWE3OGFmYTMwNDk4YTFlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">EO Junior Performance Analyst - Job Description - Welsh Version Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 221kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMzAmdmVyaWZ5PWExNGM5ZDM2M2JkNGVlMjdjNzVhYzNmZTc5NzQ3NmM3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">Charity Commission Benefits Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 167kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMzEmdmVyaWZ5PWJmMTQyMTEwZGZiODA2ZjE1YzU4YjBmNzM3ZmVmNjhlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">Comisiwn Elusennau - Benefits Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 167kB)

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