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Animal and Plant Health Agency

CIT Administrative Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>We have a great opportunity for a Senior Research Analyst to lead the design, development, and delivery of robust quantitative research programmes that directly address strategic and operational questions from senior stakeholders. This includes managing existing relationship studies across professional (B2B) and citizen (B2C) customer groups, while also identifying opportunities to streamline, improve, and expand HM Land Registry’s (HMLR) suite of quantitative research.<h4>Job description</h4><p>In this role you will report into the Head of Customer Insight and will work as part of an established small, dynamic, and highly effective multi-disciplinary customer and market insight team, collaborating closely to deliver high-impact insight that drives strategic decision-making and service improvement.</p><p>As a hands-on research expert, you will design, manage and expand/improve high-quality surveys, apply advanced analytical techniques, and triangulate findings with existing knowledge and insight as well as other internal data to build compelling, evidence-based narratives that drive change. You will extract actionable insights from customer feedback and performance data, ensuring that customer metrics are embedded into service design and performance management.</p><p>A key part of the role is to communicate findings clearly and persuasively, tailoring messages to different audiences and influencing decision-makers at all levels. You will champion the use of evidence to improve customer experience and support continuous improvement across the organisation.</p><p>Please see the attached Candidate Pack for further information about the role. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful in this role you will be a member of the Government Social Research profession Or have a MRS Advanced Certificate + significant experience or equivalent Or MRS Diploma or equivalent Or Bachelor degree with substantial research related focus.</p><p>You will have experience in:</p><ul><li> Significant experience leading large-scale quantitative customer market research programmes as a practitioner, with hands-on responsibility across the full research lifecycle.</li><li> Synthesising and interpreting quantitative data to build compelling insight stories that drive action. This includes identifying patterns, connecting findings to strategic priorities, and framing insight in a way that resonates with decision-makers.</li><li> Developing and working with structured coding frameworks for survey verbatim. This includes applying thematic analysis techniques to surface key themes, sentiment, and emerging issues, and identifying insight opportunities that inform strategic priorities and service improvements.</li><li> Communicating insight with impact: tailoring messages to different audiences, using storytelling techniques, and influencing senior stakeholders to act on evidence.</li><li> Managing external research suppliers and partnerships.</li></ul><p>Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. This will not be tested in the application or interview process.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>•Member of Government Social Research professionOr•MRS Advanced Certificate + significant experience or equivalentOr •MRS Diploma or equivalentOr•Bachelor degree with substantial research related focus</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,514, HM Land Registry contributes £13,185 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you</a></p><p></p><p>#WeAreHMLR</p><p>At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.</p><p>We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.</p><ul><li><strong> We have integrity</strong> – we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.</li><li><strong> We drive innovation</strong> – we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.</li><li><strong> We are professional</strong> – we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.</li><li><strong> We give assurance</strong> – we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.</li></ul><p>You can find <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank"> more information on our rewards package on our website.</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>To apply please complete your CV to include your work history and qualifications. We will be scoring your CV against the technical criteria and the essential experience - Significant experience leading large-scale quantitative customer market research programmes as a practitioner, with hands-on responsibility across the full research lifecycle.</p><p> Please complete the below technical question (in no more than 250 words):</p><ul><li>Member of Government Social Research profession</li></ul><p>Or</p><ul><li>MRS Advanced Certificate + significant experience or equivalent</li></ul><p>Or</p><ul><li>MRS Diploma or equivalent</li></ul><p>Or</p><ul><li>Bachelor degree with substantial research related focus</li></ul><p>Then complete the Personal Statement section (in no more than 1000 words), please demonstrate how you meet the following essential Experience criteria:</p><ul><li>Significant experience leading large-scale quantitative customer market research programmes as a practitioner, with hands-on responsibility across the full research lifecycle.</li><li>Synthesising and interpreting quantitative data to build compelling insight stories that drive action. This includes identifying patterns, connecting findings to strategic priorities, and framing insight in a way that resonates with decision-makers.</li><li>Developing and working with structured coding frameworks for survey verbatim. This includes applying thematic analysis techniques to surface key themes, sentiment, and emerging issues, and identifying insight opportunities that inform strategic priorities and service improvements.</li><li>Managing external research suppliers and partnerships.</li></ul><p>Please review your application form before clicking ‘submit’ –once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application.</p><p>Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications –this is 11:55pm on the advertised date.</p><p>In case of a high volume of applications we may complete a pre-sift on the below technical criteria:</p><ul><li>Member of Government Social Research profession</li></ul><p>Or</p><ul><li>MRS Advanced Certificate + significant experience or equivalent</li></ul><p>Or</p><ul><li>MRS Diploma or equivalent</li></ul><p>Or</p><ul><li>Bachelor degree with substantial research related focus</li></ul><p>And then complete a second pre-sift on the CV.</p><p>The sift will take place shortly after the closing date. </p><p>If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a virtual, blended interview and deliver a pre-prepared presentation. Details will be provided on invitation to interview. The blended interview will test the Experience and Behaviours listed in the Candidate Pack. We expect interviews to take place during the week commencing the 2nd February 2026</p><p>Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview, but they should be used as a prompt only.</p><p>HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. </p><p>If you require the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role is in a certain business critical category. This role <strong>does not</strong> meet that category, and <strong>we will not sponsor a skilled worker visa</strong>.</p><p>You must ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. </p><p>You can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-job-applicant-personal-information" target="_blank">find more information on how we use your personal data on our website</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Richard Turner</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:richard.turner@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.turner@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3ODkmdmVyaWZ5PTExNzRlYWQ1OWE2YjhlZDlhNDM3ODAzY2Y5ZjJhNjczJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjYwLWVlZTY3ZGRhNTBjODgyYTE5ZDM3M2VhYTRjZTI5MDk2ODQwY2NmZDM=" target="_blank">Senior Customer Research Analyst Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1903kB)

HM Land Registry

Senior Customer Research Analyst

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Do you have strong communication skills? Skilled in managing your own time effectively, as well as collaborating within a team? <strong>If so, this could be the role for you.</strong></p><p>As the Legal Services Policy Assistant you will be part of a small expert team of approximately 5 staff, reporting to the Head of Legal Services. The team perform a key function within the Policy and Strategy division, at the heart of the UK Statistics Authority and the statistical system. </p><p>You will have a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment, with opportunities to develop a wide range of skills. This includes, but is not limited to, the interpretation of legislation, stakeholder engagement, deadline management, and engagement with a range of topics and staff at various levels across the Authority. </p><p>The UK Statistics Authority is an independent body at arm’s length from government, established with the statutory objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good. </p><p>As a statutory body, legislation underpins all the work of the Authority; it provides the foundation of independence for the UK’s official statistics system and provides the framework through which we can access, use and share data safely while maintaining public trust. </p><p>Advice and support on legal requirements and best practice relating to information rights (including data protection) and statistical legislation are critical to the Authority meeting its public good objective. </p><p>The Authority’s responsibilities extend across the UK statistics system and include both the Office for National Statistics – the UK’s national statistical institute – and the Office for Statistics Regulation. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The role will involve assisting the Legal Services Team with all aspects of their work with a focus on the handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to a statutory deadline and which arrive on a daily basis. </p><p>Key responsibilities include: </p><ul><li>General branch support for the Legal Services team. </li></ul><ul><li>Managing compliance with FOI requests and Data Protection requests. </li></ul><ul><li>Daily organisation and management of correspondence systems used within Legal Services. </li></ul><ul><li>Assisting with ad-hoc legal queries relating to FOI and Data Protection. </li></ul><ul><li>Providing prompt, quality advice to colleagues on FOIs via the FOI Team mailbox. </li></ul><ul><li>Providing administrative support on key projects. </li></ul><ul><li>Developing and maintaining strong effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Authority. </li></ul><ul><li>Identifying emerging topics and trends that will have an organisation-wide impact. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Skills Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of operating flexibly and working at pace, planning and prioritising to meet tight and competing deadlines. </li></ul><ul><li>Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication appropriately to a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public. </li></ul><ul><li>Able to work well alone, managing your own time and also work as part of a team, encouraging the participation of others when necessary. </li></ul><ul><li>An understanding of what constitutes good service, with an ability to assess customer needs and plan accordingly.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,138, UK Statistics Authority contributes £8,151 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>The <a href="https://careers.ons.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Office for National Statistics</a> is part of the Civil Service, and as such we share a number of key benefits with other departments, whilst also having our own unique offerings to support our valued colleagues across the organisation.</p><p>Whether you are hearing about us for the first time or already know a bit about our organisation, we hope that our <a href="https://careers.ons.gov.uk/" target="_blank">careers site</a> will give you a great insight into the benefits and facilities available to our colleagues, and our fantastic working culture.</p><p></p><p><strong>Inclusion &amp; Accessibility</strong></p><p>At ONS we are always looking to attract the very best people from the widest possible talent pool, and we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. As a Disability Confident Leader we’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.</p><p>As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying, please contact the recruitment team in the first instance.</p><p>If you would like an accessible version of any of the attachments or recruitment documents below or linked to in this advert, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to assist.</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><strong>Security Clearance </strong></p><p><em>The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying and the department will consider eligibility by exception on a case-by-case basis. You will be asked to provide information regarding your UK residency during your application, and failure to provide this will result in your application being rejected.</em></p><p><em>If you are unsure that you meet the eligibility above, please read the information available on Gov.uk on </em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank"><em>this link</em></a><em>, or contact the recruitment email on the advert before applying to discuss, as failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected and any offer of employment being withdrawn.</em></p><p><em>At the point of SC application, you will need to provide or give access to the following evidence:</em></p><ul><li><em>Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)</em></li><li><em>UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records</em></li><li><em>Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency</em></li><li><em>Security Services records</em></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p><strong>Number of Stages: 2 stage process</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: </strong>Application</p><p><strong>Stage 2: </strong>Interview</p><p><strong>Stage 1 – Application - (In 2 parts - A Verbal Reasoning Test and Application Form)</strong></p><p>The assessment process at the application stage will be based on a Verbal Reasoning Test, if you pass the test you will be invited to submit your written application which will include submission of your work history, qualifications and personal statement. It is important that your application is tailored to highlight the skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role.</p><p>Upon submission of Part 1 of your application form you will be sent an invitation to complete a Verbal Reasoning online test. There will be full instructions on how to complete the test including an opportunity to practice before undertaking the actual test. These tests are not time limited. If you fail the test your application will not proceed to the next stage.</p><p>If you pass the test for this vacancy, you will be invited to complete the final stage of your application, this is where you will provide information, such as your work history, qualifications and Personal Statement.</p><p>A personal statement is required at application stage, the maximum wordcount allowed is 1250 words, which should not be exceeded. Within your personal statement you should provide evidence for each essential skill criterion listed in the person specification. As these criteria are scored, it is advisable to give clear examples for each one, including the impact of your actions, ideally utilising the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).</p><p>Please note that Success Profiles Behaviour examples are not required at this stage of the application process.</p><p>In instances where a high number of applications are received, the sift pass mark may be adjusted, and candidates will be invited to interview based on merit order, i.e., those with the highest scores.</p><p>When a high volume of applications are received, the sift pass mark may be adjusted. Candidates will be invited to interview based on their merit order, with those achieving the highest scores being prioritised. Applicants who score below the adjusted pass mark but still pass will be placed on hold and may be invited to interview at a later date. </p><p><strong>Stage 2 – Interview</strong></p><p>If invited to interview, you will be assessed using techniques aligned with the Civil Service Success Profiles framework, covering all behaviours listed in the job advert.</p><p>Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.</p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made.</p><p><strong>Important</strong>.<strong> dates:</strong></p><p><strong>The closing date for the role is 22/1/2026 at 23:55. Please note, both the Verbal Reasoning test and written application (work history, qualifications and personal statement) will need to be completed by this deadline. </strong></p><p>Sift will be conducted from:<strong> 23/01/2026 - 28/01/2026 </strong></p><p>Interviews will be conducted from: <strong>05/02/2026</strong></p><p>Dates are subject to change.</p><p>For the full terms and conditions of the post, please see attachment below. </p><p>Please note that all campaigns may be subject to withdrawal at any stage if the internal resource position changes.</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 : Recruitment Operations Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitmentoperations@ons.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentoperations@ons.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitmentoperations@ons.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentoperations@ons.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 <a href="mailto:recruitment.complaints@ons.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.complaints@ons.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Civil Service Commission</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwNzUmdmVyaWZ5PWI5MmExMDlmMjBlZWU1ZGVlZGM4ZTNjNDdkOWI5OTk5" target="_blank">2721 Advert 1B Permanent - ONS National v1-00 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 83kB)

Legal Services Policy Assistant

<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 management role within the National Probation Service (NPS).</p><p>The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard, and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.</p><p>In line with NPS 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 do.</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>If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties</strong></p><p>Senior Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.</p><p>• To provide effective management and leadership to the team</p><p>• To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards</p><p>• To ensure that all team resources, including interventions, are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising the organisation's strategic aims</p><p>• To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the NPS' contract with HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC) and local business plans as required</p><p>• To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise LDU/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims</p><p>• To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues</p><p>• To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets</p><p>• To contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback</p><p>• To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery</p><p>• To manage financial resources for your area of responsibility as required by your Head of Operational Function and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies. To authorise expenditure within financial limits</p><p>• In accordance with the business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role</p><p>• To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners</p><p>• To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team</p><p>• To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function.</p><p>• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes</p><p>• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies</p><p>• To work within the aims and values of NPS 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 Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>• Working Together</p><p>• Developing Self and Others</p><p>• Delivering at Pace</p><p>• Managing a Quality Service</p><p>• Making Effective Decisions</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing</p><p>• Leadership</p><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><p>• Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management) as a Probation Officer or from working within another criminal justice agency or related work context</p><p>• Understanding of the role of the Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System and in a multi-disciplinary setting.</p><p>• Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence engagement with victims</p><p>• Experience of risk management and assessment, understanding of multi- agency risk assessment and management procedures</p><p>• Evidence of ability to evaluate practice</p><p>• Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development</p><p>• Experience of working under pressure and fulfilling demanding deadlines</p><p>• Experience of working flexibly as a member of a team to achieve performance targets</p><p>• Experience of contributing to the provision of effective administration and information systems</p><p>• Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change and effecting improvements in quality and efficiency</p><p>• Able to demonstrate well developed IT skills, including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports</p><p>• Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally</p><p>• Ability to implement the services health and safety policies</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>Technical requirements</strong></p><p>• Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.</p><p>• Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:</p><p>• Diploma in Probation Studies,</p><p>• Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)</p><p>• CQSW (with Probation Option)</p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><p>•Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice. <br>• Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility: <br>• Diploma in Probation Studies, <br>• Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option) <br>• CQSW (with Probation Option)</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>•Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice. <br>• Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility: <br>• Diploma in Probation Studies, <br>• Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option) <br>• CQSW (with Probation Option)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>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/13137?entityId=13137" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13137?entityId=13137</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Investigations Reviewing Managers - Performance & Quality - East of England (Ref: 13137)

Ministry of Defence

Navy Command Directorate Navy Acquisition  Frigates Joint Programme Office Information Exchange Manager(Copy)

Senior Cyber Platform Engineer

Operational Delivery Centre – Team Leader

Fraud Officer - Acton, City Tower, Tooting and Bromley

Crown Prosecution Service

Finance Manager

Plant Health & Seeds Inspector

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity at HM Land Registry in our Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) directorate for the post of an Information Manager.</p><p>As an Information Manager, you’ll lead the use of SharePoint as our primary system for managing corporate records, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and driving automation for retention and data protection. You’ll champion best practice, improve digital skills, and develop clear guidance to help colleagues manage information securely and effectively. Working with stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll take ownership of key workstreams that support compliance and strengthen collaboration.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>In the role of Information Manager you will promote a strong culture of information management across HM Land Registry, advocating the importance of compliance with records management legislation and its role in supporting data protection and freedom of information requirements.</p><p>You will ensure the organisation maximises the use of SharePoint and MS Teams for capturing and managing corporate records, applying and automating retention policies, and overseeing the review and disposition of digital records to meet statutory obligations.</p><p>Designing and delivering training and awareness activities, both online and face-to-face, you will build staff capability and confidence in managing information securely and collaborating effectively. Working closely with stakeholders, the role will assess and migrate documents to SharePoint, review and improve policies and guidance, and manage processes for secure digital collaboration with external partners.</p><p>As Information Manager you will lead on managing key information-related risks, and maintain critical KIM SharePoint and Teams sites to ensure compliance with legislation and policy.</p><p>In addition, the role will contribute to wider team objectives, represent HMLR in external professional networks, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory standards, best practice and emerging technologies, while following a programme of continual professional development.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful in this role you will have recent experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to capture and manage corporate records, including designing and implementing new sites. You are confident engaging stakeholders at all levels and can devise and deliver learning and awareness programmes covering information management and information rights.</p><p>You understand information security requirements and the protection of digital information, and you have a track record of developing record management policy and undertaking compliance activities. You can advise senior managers on information‑related risks and the organisation of corporate information, bringing a strategic, flexible, service‑focused approach - able to deliver, develop and continuously enhance a high‑quality service.</p><p>HMLR believe that a blended approach to where you work that enables some time working from home, as well as in the office may give you an improved experience and has clear business benefits. We expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. Beyond this expectation, there is no one size fits all approach (and we can spend up to 100% working in the office if we prefer).</p><p>For more information about the role, please see the attached job description. </p><h4>Qualifications</h4>You must hold a recognised professional qualification in Records Management<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,849, HM Land Registry contributes £11,544 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><br><p></p><p>#WeAreHMLR</p><p>At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.</p><p>We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.</p><ul><li><strong> We have integrity</strong> – we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.</li><li><strong> We drive innovation</strong> – we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.</li><li><strong> We are professional</strong> – we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.</li><li><strong> We give assurance</strong> – we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.</li></ul><p>You can find <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank"> more information on our rewards package on our website.</a></p><p></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p>To apply, please complete the online application form and personal statement. </p><p>The personal statement section (in no more than 1000 words) must be used to provide details of how you meet the following essential experience: </p><ul><li>Recent experience in the effective use development of best practice for using SharePoint and MS Teams for the capture and management of corporate records and information</li><li>Ability to drive a strategic agenda, engage with stakeholders and advise senior management on the management and organisation of corporate information</li><li>Experience of engaging with key stakeholders and helping to devise and implement programmes of learning and awareness around information management, information rights, SharePoint and MS Teams</li><li>Experience of developing records management policy and undertaking compliance activities</li></ul><p>In the event of high numbers of applications, the leading criteria for the sift will be:</p><ul><li>Experience of developing records management policy and undertaking compliance activities</li></ul><p>Please review your application form before clicking ‘submit’ – once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications – this is 23:55pm on the advertised date.</p><p>The sift will take place shortly after the closing date. If successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a MS Teams interview and pre-prepared presentation exercise, which will be held on W/C 2 February 2026. Details of the pre-prepared presentation will be sent to you should you get invited to the interview stage of the process.</p><p>The blended interview will assess the experience and behaviours listed in the Job Description, as well as the strengths associated with the role. We want to hear your first, unrehearsed, natural response to the strength questions, and so we don’t advertise which strengths are being tested. The best way to prepare for <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">strengths questions</a> is to reflect on what you identify as your own personal strengths, and your preferred ways of working.<br><br>Candidates may refer to notes within their interview, but they should be used as a prompt only.</p><p>HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confidence Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview.<br>If any candidate requires the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration they are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.</p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to share these values. Please ensure all examples provided throughout the recruitment process are representative of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating (including the improper use of artificial intelligence) will be investigated and, if proven, the application will be withdrawn.</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship - </strong>Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role is in a certain business critical category.</p><p>This role <strong>does not</strong> meet that category, and <strong>we will not sponsor a skilled worker visa</strong>. You must ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. </p><p>You can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-job-applicant-personal-information" target="_blank">find more information on how we use your personal data on our website.</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Joanne Ruff</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Joanne.Ruff@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Ruff@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY2OTAmdmVyaWZ5PTQwMTRjZWQ1NDg5Mjk4YjA2MzdiYTE1Yjg5N2Y2MDg5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMTEyLWJiMmVjODNhNzBiYWE5YmRhNmZhODUyODczNGRiMWVlOWUwNDJiZDk=" target="_blank">HEO Information Manager Job Description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 450kB)

Information Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Service Integration and Management (SIAM) Team is part of Enterprise Services, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the National Crime Agency's IT estate. SIAM supports this function by assessing stakeholder requirements and ensuring the smooth transition of new and modified services in line with service level agreements (SLAs), while applying robust governance and control measures.</p><p>We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to help drive the evolution of our service delivery. The successful candidate will identify innovative solutions to challenges and proactively pursue opportunities for service improvement. This role demands strong relationship management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and partners across the Agency.</p><p>This position aligns with the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/business-relationship-manager" target="_blank">Business Relationship Manager</a> role within the Government Digital and Data (GDAD) Profession Capability Framework.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>IT capabilities are essential to the NCA’s mission to protect the public from serious and organised crime. The SIAM Team plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management and delivery of a wide range of operational IT services to NCA Officers and law enforcement partners across the UK.</p><p>This is achieved through strong leadership and oversight of the entire service lifecycle, alongside rigorous assurance and management of the IT supply chain. Our goal is to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed service levels and tailored to meet the operational needs of our officers.</p><p>To support this, we adopt a lifecycle approach to IT service management and continually invest in building a team of skilled, professional IT Service and Product Management practitioners. These experts work within a complex and dynamic IT estate that evolves to meet emerging challenges.</p><p>Our technology must adapt to address the changing threats faced by the public and the NCA. To enable this, we are seeking high quality candidates who can drive innovation, identify solutions to complex problems and proactively deliver service improvements. In this role, you will work strategically across teams to ensure that digital and data investments deliver maximum value and support the NCA’s vital mission.</p><br><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Governance and Control - </strong>Work flexibly across a growing and complex IT estate, applying appropriate levels of governance and control to ensure compliance and consistency.</p><p><strong>Knowledge Building and Performance Review - </strong>Collaborate with business areas to develop a deep understanding of service outcomes and performance requirements, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Managing a Quality Service - </strong>Partner with our supply chain and Service Integration and Management (SIAM) providers to deliver a seamless, high-quality service experience for end users.</p><p><strong>Assurance Management - </strong>Develop expertise in service and product management to support robust assurance processes and maintain the integrity of IT services.</p><p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration - </strong>Engage and collaborate with technology teams and wider stakeholders to deliver exceptional services. Use a range of communication methods to build strong, effective relationships across a diverse stakeholder network.</p><p><strong>Effective Problem-Solving Skills - </strong>Apply critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that enhance service delivery.</p><p><strong>A Product-Centric Approach - </strong>Champion technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to ensure services deliver maximum value and meet the highest standards for stakeholders.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Stakeholder Relationship Management - </strong>You can effectively negotiate and influence stakeholders, building strong and lasting relationships. You are confident in influencing decisions, resolving challenging situations, and removing barriers to progress. You communicate clearly and consistently, fostering mutual understanding and alignment while prioritising user needs.</p><p><strong>Continual Service Improvement - </strong>You can identify opportunities for process optimisation and contribute to implementing solutions that enhance efficiency and service quality.</p><p><strong>Service Focus - </strong>You can interpret inputs and establish coherent frameworks that deliver consistent and effective outcomes.</p><p><strong>Business Analysis - </strong>You can investigate issues and opportunities within existing processes, working collaboratively with stakeholders to define objectives and recommend practical solutions that deliver measurable benefits.</p><p><strong>Strategic Thinking - </strong>You understand the strategic context of your work and can clearly articulate how activities align with organisational goals. You contribute to shaping strategy and policy development.</p><p><strong>User Focus - </strong>You can identify and engage with users and stakeholders to gather evidence of user needs, ensuring services are designed and delivered with the end user in mind.</p><br><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Experience of working in an ITIL structured framework <em>or</em> experience of working in a SIAM environment - </strong>ITIL provides a structured framework for service management, whilst SIAM is a framework for managing multiple IT service providers. Our work is based around the ITIL Framework, and whilst an ITIL qualification is desirable, experience of working within ITIL or SIAM frameworks is essential to this role. </p><p>This must be evidenced in your application.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Continual Service Improvement - The ability to proactively identify opportunities for process optimisation and contribute to the design and implementation of effective solutions that enhance service quality and efficiency.</li><li>Strategic Thinking - The ability to operate effectively within a strategic context, clearly articulate how activities align with organisational goals, and actively contribute to the development and refinement of strategies and policies.</li><li>Service Focus - The ability to translate inputs into structured, practical frameworks that deliver consistent, high-quality services and meet organisational objectives.</li><li>User Focus - The ability to identify, engage and collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather robust evidence of user needs, ensuring services are designed and delivered to meet those needs effectively.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,326, National Crime Agency contributes £13,130 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<strong>Full advert details for this vacancy can found on the advert on the NCA Recruitment Portal. Please follow the link to apply at advertisers' site.</strong><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Supporting Services Senior Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is an exciting new role in Exhibit management. You will manage the new central Exhibit stores at Stratford and the Organised Crime Partnership (OCP) London in Tolworth, and supervise/manage the Exhibit Store Officer. You will manage the continuity of Exhibits in line with exhibit policy and legislation; contribute to court proceedings by identifying and readying exhibits for court; manage environments for exhibit storage including maintaining and managing the freezer operation and keep records of same. You will liaise across multiple teams and commands assisting them with trial requirements by overseeing processes for extraction of evidential material from exhibits. </p><p><strong>The ability to manage two exhibit stores across two separate locations in Tolworth (Kingston-upon-Thames) and Stratford is required so the ability to travel to both sites is essential </strong></p><p><strong>Please note the Tolworth (Kingston-upon-Thames) site will be operational by November 2026 so any applicant based at Tolworth will be required to work from London until this time </strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will have an Operational background, with an excellent knowledge of exhibit management, H&amp;S polices and risk management; an excellent understanding of UK legislation around exhibit management. You will have a proven track record of management/development of others.</p><p>Conduct relevant health and safety procedures and report issues or identified risks in accordance with health and safety legislation and Agency policy</p><p>Attend court and give evidence if required</p><p>Appropriately package exhibits and arrange for transport to court as required, accurately record the exhibit movement.</p><p>Implement any legislative changes/audit findings with regard to exhibit management.</p><p>Ensure that the exhibit store has adequate cover, liaising with Regional exhibit store manager to manage cover across sites</p><p>Manage exhibits recording and receipting, along with overseeing movement and removal of exhibits including opening/sealing actions. Whilst also taking timeous receipt of exhibits left in the out of hours area of the exhibit store including the drop box safe, recording and storing appropriately.</p><p>Selecting exhibits due for return to subjects in line with PACE and advise case team.</p><p>Appropriately package exhibits required to be sent from the exhibit store e.g. to forensics, and accurately record the movement of same. </p><p>Countersigning forensic requests on exhibits as requested by the case team. </p><p>Manage exhibit safe, storage and storage medium environments, ensuring the exhibit store has adequate documentation. Including selecting and managing exhibits to be placed into remote storage, accurately recording and managing actions and package exhibits appropriately to storage crates. </p><p>Keep up to date with exhibit handling requirements, legislation and guidance, liaising with and participating in the Exhibits Working Group (EWG)</p><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>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p>Previous experience of Exhibits Management and surrounding UK Legislation</p>Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceDescriptionExhibit ManagementA good working knowledge of exhibits, their handling and the legislation surrounding exhibit management. People ManagementThe ability to manage two exhibits stores officers across two separate locations in Tolworth and StratfordRelationship buildingThe ability to influence the teams who utilise the exhibits store, ensuring that their handling of exhibits and processes are in line with existing NCA policies<br><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Proven experience of exhibit management</li><li>Proven experience of taking steps to improve culture on an individual and team basis</li><li>In-depth understanding of relevant UK legislation surrounding exhibit management</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,326, National Crime Agency contributes £13,130 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £13131. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Website.</a></p><p>New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays. </p><p>If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).</p><p>Other benefits include:</p><ul><li>Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements) </li><li>Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities</li><li>Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits</li><li>Housing schemes - Key Worker status</li><li>Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway , Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.</li><li>Staff support groups/networks</li><li>Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) </li></ul><p>Further information is available on the <a href="https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/benefits-and-support" target="_blank">NCA Website.</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<p><strong>How we will assess you</strong></p><p>Your application will be assessed against the following:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a> - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:</p><ul><li>Proven experience of exhibit management </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience of taking steps to improve culture on an individual and team basis </li></ul><ul><li>In-depth understanding of relevant UK legislation surrounding exhibit management </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-experience" target="_blank"><strong>Experience</strong></a> - This will be assessed:</p><p><strong>CV</strong></p><p>Please include your full career history, training, qualifications, key responsibilities, and achievements. Explain any employment gaps in the last two years. Ensure all accreditation dates are accurate.</p><p>Details of what is expected within you CV are as follows: Previous experience of exhibit management </p><p>A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.</p><p>You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.</p><p>We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.</p><p>Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.</p><p>For guidance on the application process, visit: <br><a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/applying-and-onboarding" target="_blank">NCA Applying and Onboarding</a></p><p><strong>Assessment 1</strong></p><p>The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the <strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong> section.</p><p><strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank"><strong>Behaviours</strong></a></p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing </li></ul><ul><li>Leadership </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>Proven experience of exhibit management </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience of taking steps to improve culture on an individual and team basis </li></ul><ul><li>In-depth understanding of relevant UK legislation surrounding exhibit management </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>

Exhibits Store Manager

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

Firearms Chronicle Co-ordinator

Hub Assistant Intelligence Officer

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

Food Standards Agency

Head of Regulatory Audit – Local Authorities

TCCA Head of Curriculum Development

Case Manager - Advanced Tax Certainty Service

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><strong>Overview of the job </strong>This is an NPS role. The post holder will be a member of the divisional training team in NPS or in HMPPS Wales. The post will be based within one of the NPS divisions or in Wales with some travel outside of that areaThe post holder will report to the Divisional Training Manager/Deputy Divisional Training Manager. The training function is part of the HMPPS Learning &amp; Development Group.<br><br>The post holder works as part of the divisional training team to deliver probation qualifications at local level. This will include co-ordinating the needs of a group of learners and working with them individually and in groups both in the NPS and CRC.<br><br>Regular travel and some overnight stays are an integral part of this role. When required, PTAs will be expected to provide mutual assistance to other parts of HMPPS L&amp;D in order to meet the business need.<br><br>The role is a training function and the post holder will be required to apply their professional skills and specialist knowledge to ensure the effective delivery of probation qualifications and associated professional skills.This post will not have line management responsibilities.<strong>Summary </strong>Co-ordinate and deliver all aspects of probation qualifications including brokering learning opportunities and monitoring the progress of learners based in NPS/HMPPS in England and Wales and in CRCs. Duties will include mentoring, assessment and coaching of learners in these organisations.<p>Assess VQ candidates in compliance with the requirements of the Awarding Body Design and deliver professional skills workshops<br><br>The post holder will be required to undertake quality assurance functions of learner work products and other quality functions dependant on business need. Relevant training will be provided.</p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties </strong>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:• Participate in the selection of learners due to undertake probation qualifications<br>• Undertake the design, co-ordination and delivery of a range of training and learning opportunities to facilitate the learner’s achievement of probation qualifications.<br>• Identify individual learning needs, including reasonable adjustments and issues relating to learning style<br>• Complete and monitor a learning agreement for each learner in accordance with the Regulatory Framework<br>• Undertake regular developmental sessions with learners to identify ongoing needs and review progress on the qualification<br>• Identify performance issues and report these to the relevant line manager and to the Divisional Training Manager. Collaborate with the line manager to develop and an action plan to address issues.<br>• Provide written reports in respect of learner progress, including in relation to performance management.<br>• Proactively manage learner attendance at learning events and support managers in taking remedial action to manage sickness absence to achieve qualification completion.<br>• Provide coaching, mentoring, quality assurance and support the development of reflective practice in all aspects of work with learners and colleagues.<br>• Provide PTA cover in the absence of colleagues<br>• Attend all required training and assessment sessions and achieve the assessor award within 12 months of taking up post<br>• Use a variety of assessment methods with learners in line with the Awarding Body and sector assessment strategy, including written observations, performance feedback and digital recordings of professional discussions<br>• Maximise the use of IT and technology, including the use of the eportfolio system<br>• Attend standardisation meetings as required and liaise with Internal and External Quality Assurers to ensure the consistency and quality of assessments<br>• As and when required, undertake Internal Quality Assurance processes including chairing standardisation meetings; liaison with National Centre and divisional teams; attend Qualification Assurance Group as divisional representative and prepare for External Quality Assurance visits.<br>• Ensure assessment processes reflect best practice, are fair and consistent and meet the requirements of the Awarding Body<br>• Liaise with staff at the Higher Education provider to ensure learners’ progress towards achievement of academic awards and verify work based assignments, if required<br>• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with learners, colleagues and external agencies including CRCs<br>• Maintain probation professional knowledge by attending relevant training events and practical experience, as identified in the appraisal process.<br>• Travel regularly across the division/Wales and elsewhere, as required by the roleThe 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.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>Probation Officer Qualification<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>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Probation Officer Qualification</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/13028?entityId=13028" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13028?entityId=13028</a>

Practice Tutor Assessor - EoE Corporate Services (Regional Training Team) - East of England (Ref: 13028)

Intelligence Officer

Senior Security Architect

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><strong>Overview of the job </strong>This is a functional management job within a small, PSP HSF team, line managed by the Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor. The post-holder is responsible for supporting the delivery of national HSF priorities and plans via advice, influence, training and monitoring across a small group (or formal cluster) of establishments. The post-holder will be expected to divide their time mainly between the relevant establishments.<strong>Summary </strong>Reporting to the Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor, the job holder will be responsible for the provision of Health, Safety and Fire advice, support, monitoring and reporting in relevant establishments. They will also specialise in a particular HSF&amp;L area within their Directorate. They will lead for their establishment group on relevant incident investigation and casework management and provide their service in line with nationally determined priorities and plans for HSF&amp;L.This is a non-operational job which has line management responsibilities for the BAS: HS&amp;F Advisor role.<strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties </strong>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:<p>• In line with national procedures for development and approval of same, the post-holder will support and advise the relevant groups in the updating, consulting on and seeking approval of relevant local HSF&amp;L documentation such as the local components of national HS arrangements documents and non- generic parts of risk assessments.<br>• To monitor and report on the presence and quality of relevant H&amp;S documentation within relevant establishments such as risk assessments and the extent to which they are effectively implemented and achieve suitable levels of control. This includes fire risk assessments and the extent to which the controls it specifies are being implemented and maintained.<br>• To engage actively with GAA internal and external audit processes.<br>• To engage actively with the managers, processes and forums with significant impact on HSF risk such as: violence reduction strategy groups, safer custody groups, staff rostering programs, adjudication activity, attendance management, offender management.<br>• To advise relevant establishment health, safety, fire and litigation sponsors, SMTs and governors of the effectiveness of their current HSF controls and associated HSF&amp;L issues.<br>• To ensure that relevant establishments are consulted about and/or informed of prospective changes in national policy and practice through formal, recorded channels and structures such as SMTs, H&amp;S Committees, Whitley Councils and both union and non-union safety representatives.<br>• To monitor and report the HSF&amp;L performance of the relevant establishments by ensuring that workplace inspection programs are in place and carried out and that systemic findings of inspections are collated and reported.<br>• Undertake regular governance and assurance site visits focusing on HSF matters and provide reports and feedback to Governors and HSF&amp;L Sponsors identifying<br>critical performance and any associated issues via visit reports.<br>• Provide professional support to BAS: HS&amp;F Advisor and other key staff for the HSF Management System such as immunisation, litigation, first aid and NOMIS reporting. Ensure the production of associated Oracle and/or Sphera reports on individual establishment performance levels for Executive Directors, PGDs and national data analysis.<br>• To report on relevant establishments’ HSF&amp;L performance by: undertaking PHASE analysis and reporting; by analysis and reporting of Sphera, hub and litigation data; by reporting on the relationship between accidents, assaults and occupational ill-health on sickness absence levels; by analysing other suitable sources such as training, audit and HMCIP reports.<br>• To liaise regularly with the OHAs and HRBP(s) for relevant sites to co-ordinate immunisation, stress and MSD activity as agreed with same and to receive information on patterns of occupational illness and absence within the establishment.<br>• To attend establishment HSF&amp;L committees (the establishment HSF&amp;L sponsor or governor will chair the committee) to provide advice and support to same and will provide each committee with a report on progress on plans and performance for the period since the last committee and present relevant reports and information.<br>• To maintain the HSF&amp;L risk register for relevant establishments and update same via PHASE and other sources and present and discuss the register at relevant meetings.<br>• To provide oversight and guidance on appropriate litigation casework for the relevant establishments in liaison with other Reform Groups and national litigation management functions. Provide advice and support to establishment SMTs on lessons learned from litigation cases in order to assist in the prevention of reoccurring incidents.<br>• To draft, and seek approval for the annual performance and assurance report and to prepare and present regular reports for senior management on relevant topics.<br>• To assist relevant establishment staff in ensuring that relevant HSF&amp;L training needs are identified and transferred appropriately to local people plans and monitor and report on progress against same.<br>• To deliver a range of HSF&amp;L training within the relevant establishments both in response to ad-hoc needs agreed within the establishment and as directed by the Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor. Specifically this must include: a) HSF Management Training, b) Stress Awareness and Management Training, c) Fire awareness, d) RPE use, e) Sphera Training, f) Hazard Identification and Workplace Inspection Training, g) litigation awareness, h) risk assessment, i) accident reporting and investigation and other relevant specialised training relating to HSF&amp;L risk management.<br>• To actively engage with internal and external contract works planning and implementation forums including attendance at pre-contract and ‘420’ meetings and to make appropriate visits and inspections of construction works whether contractor or HMPPS controlled. To engage BAS: HSF Advisor in this process and to report appropriately within the relevant establishment and to Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor.<br>• To actively engage with the management of on-site service providers to develop joint arrangements for effective HSF&amp;L management and to propose these for authorisation by the senior management of both the service provider and the establishment. To report systematically the progress and performance of these arrangements in regular management reports.<br>• To provide support and advice to HMPPS Service Managers overseeing maintenance delivery contracts on the HSF&amp;L requirements for premises, plant and equipment inspection, testing and maintenance and the HSF&amp;L aspects of the service providers’ service operation.<br>• To participate actively in, and lead in certain cases, groups set up to maintain and develop HSF&amp;L such as stress management groups, risk assessment groups etc.<br>• To develop particular specialisms, as determined by national priorities and agreed with the Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor, on which they will lead within the relevant Directorate and act as a source of additional knowledge to their team and associates.<br>• To assist in the identification and assessment of first aid needs for the relevant establishment and monitoring and reporting the extent to which relevant establishments are meeting national and locally assessed needs.<br>• To provide support to the Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor in matters related to both regional and national developments in HSF&amp;L.<br>• To carry out peer audits/inspections of other HMPPS offices/establishments as part of a Directorate program and provide feedback via the Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor.<br>• To carry out directly and/or co-ordinate investigations into relevant incidents including remotely via Sphera and email and ensure that serious incidents including near misses are reported thoroughly and lessons shared and learnt amongst relevant departments and establishments, including reports to establishment SMTs, PGDs and Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor.<br>• To actively monitor Sphera for new incidents, check the quality and range of information submitted and correct or obtain as required and to co-ordinate and control appropriate subsequent Sphera action requests.<br>• The post holder is responsible for ensuring the quality control of Sphera data and records including the annual validation programme agreed by the Head of Health, Safety, Fire &amp; Litigation (North/South/LT&amp;HS) and national policy sections for the relevant Prison Group(s). All relevant documentation must be uploaded on to the system in a timely manner before records are closed.<br>• To liaise with outside agencies and relevant stakeholders in respect of Health, Safety and Fire issues for the relevant establishments under the supervision of the Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor.<br>• Responsible for the management of BAS: HS&amp;F Advisor staff within each of their establishments. This includes staff performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management.<br>• Responsible for maintaining professional membership via CPD and for monitoring/supporting HS&amp;F staff in achievement of mandatory qualifications and professional membership.<br>• To ensure the establishment immunisation programme is delivered and to report on the relevant establishments’ immunisation programmes via the OHA and establishment immunisation co-ordinator and mandated recording system.<br>• Responsible for the production, review and monitoring of Building Fire Risk Assessments within the relevant Prison Groups. Documents must be current and recorded on the approved format. Remedial action plans must be developed, kept current, raised and discussed at the appropriate levels (Governor, HSF&amp;L Sponsor, SMTs, Service Delivery Managers etc.).<br>• The post holder must meet on a regular basis with PSP Litigation Caseworkers to discuss litigation cases within their Prison Group(s), to provide advice/support, identify relevant issues and learning outcomes and disseminate learning within the relevant establishments via discussions with Governors, HSF&amp;L Sponsors, and SMTs and through wider training and briefings. Assist PSPLTs in the collation of relevant information and documentation including risk assessments, accident reporting/investigation, photographs etc.<br>• To provide support, leadership and guidance for the BAS: HS&amp;F Advisor.<br>• Deliver and implement projects as directed by the Principle Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor.<br>• Attend relevant boards/SMT meetings, producing reports on HSF&amp;L performance/assurance and actively contribute.</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<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>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,457, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £16,065 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.<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 : 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/13070?entityId=13070" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13070?entityId=13070</a>

Senior Health, Safety & Fire Advisor (Ref: 13070)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>Women’s Estate Psychology Services (WEPS) is seeking a dynamic Principal Psychologist to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role within a service that delivers core forensic psychology alongside a wide range of safety-focused initiatives across the women’s prison estate.</p><p>As a key member of our experienced and passionate leadership team, you will provide strategic direction, drive service development, and offer expert guidance to individual sites. Your leadership will empower local teams within your cohort, fostering innovation and excellence in psychological practice.</p><p>Working within WEPS and the wider Women’s Group, you will play a vital role in shaping gender-responsive, evidence-based services for women in the criminal justice system. Including contributing to the development and review of policies and strategies across HMPPS, ensuring our work reflects best practice and meets the unique needs of women.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKgBLinAu3E" target="_blank">The role of Forensic Psychologists in women’s prisons</a></strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Licences</h4>•The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.<br>•They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.<br>•They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team. <br>•They will have been registered for over two years.<h4>Qualifications</h4>•The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.<br>•They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.<br>•They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team. <br>•They will have been registered for over two years.<h4>Memberships</h4>•The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.<br>•They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.<br>•They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team. <br>•They will have been registered for over two years.<h4>Languages</h4>Written and Spoken English<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</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>Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £71,027, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £20,576 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, 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/13073?entityId=13073" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13073?entityId=13073</a>

Principal Psychologist – Psychology Services Group – Women's (Ref: 13073)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are looking for a Senior Digital Archivist and Knowledge Manager with experience of working in a Digital Knowledge and Information environment. This role sits in a team that provides knowledge management, archival, search and library services to the department’s business areas. A key part of the team’s function is to review information for value through regular processes of disposal and archiving information of historic interest or of value to the department’s corporate memory. </p><p>You will need to be familiar with archival processes such as digital record acquisition and transfer, appraisal and disposal, cataloguing and search. </p><p>Some of this work is at the forefront of thinking about how to manage and organise digital records and archives, and you will need to develop strong relationships with colleagues across the department and the Government Knowledge and Information profession.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Delivering processes of acquisition, selection, cataloguing, storage and transfer of records as part of our Digital Archive Service;</li><li>Providing e-discovery and search services;</li><li>Reviewing and analysing information to identify digital records of long-term value;</li><li>Assisting with systematic digital information disposal;</li><li>Responding to Freedom of Information requests and other statutory information requests, including Public Inquiries, police investigations;</li><li>Supporting and developing our shared Research and Library Service;</li><li>Assisting with developing knowledge exploitation of the department’s corporate memory;</li><li>Providing training, professional assistance and expertise to senior leaders and other internal teams;</li><li>Working with the Cabinet Office Public Records and Archives team and The National Archives;</li><li>Working with technical teams to assist in the delivery of services;</li><li>Creating supporting documentation for any developed processes.<br></li></ul><p>This role will have line management responsibilities for one HEO. </p><p>Curious about Government Digital and Data? Dive into the Candidate Pack to learn more: <a href="https://dsit.pagetiger.com/bzwfhzv/1" target="_blank">https://dsit.pagetiger.com/bzwfhzv/1</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Requirements for the role</p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><p>Ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks.<br>Self-starter<br>Strong team worker <br>A relevant Information qualification or experience of working in an Information management role.<br>Experience of eDiscovery in a Google or Microsoft environment<br><br><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p><p>Google Cloud App<br>Python<br>Apache Tika<br>AWS<br>OpenSearch</p><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><p>A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £43,760, Cabinet Office contributes £12,677 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/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension</a> which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.</li><li>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.</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, Ability and Experience.<p>After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Numerical Test and Civil Service Judgement Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. </p><p>The Numerical test is to gauge your ability to interpret data, perform calculations and solve problems and the Judgement test is to assess your decision-making and behaviour in workplace scenarios.</p><p>Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 16/01/2026. 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><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide:</p><p>1. A CV<br>2. Examples of the behaviours 'Making Effective Decisions', 'Changing and Improving' and 'Managing A Quality Service'<br>3. A 500 word Personal Statement based on the requirements for the role</p><p>The CV is for reference only and will not be assessed at sift stage.</p><p><strong>Selection process</strong></p><p>1. Applications will be sifted on the behaviours 'Making Effective Decisions', 'Changing and Improving', and 'Managing a Quality Service'.</p><p>2. Applications will also be sifted on the Personal Statement.</p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, 'Managing A Quality Service'.</p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.</p><p>At interview you will be assessed on the behaviours listed above. </p><p><strong>Expected timeline (subject to change)</strong><br></p><p>Expected sift date – w/c 12th January 2026</p><p>Expected interview date/s – w/c 26th January 2026</p><p>Interview location - Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to Cabinet Office 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>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/Disclosure Scotland 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>For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email <a href="mailto:Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk" target="_blank">Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk</a></p><p>Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally require 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement but supplementary checks may be required where individuals have not lived in the UK for the required period. This may mean that your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.<br></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>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>Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.</p><p>This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.</p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p>Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.</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:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.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>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Feedback </strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><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 : CO Digital Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:codigitalrecruitment@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">codigitalrecruitment@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at : <a href="mailto:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>. For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYwODQmdmVyaWZ5PTk4ZWYxMmFmNWZjOTQ5MjFmZGRiNjZhYTE3ZTc1ZDgxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NDY1Mzk4LTZhZGRkYjJiNjYxMDBjMTQxNmQ1MmFjNmJmMWQyNzBjMjU0NzBiMDA=" target="_blank">Cabinet Office Terms and Conditions - External 2025-02-20 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 83kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYwODUmdmVyaWZ5PTFkMmVhMjg4NDE3ZDNhNjQxMzZiNDVlZmJlNWQzNGQ5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NDY1Mzk4LTZhZGRkYjJiNjYxMDBjMTQxNmQ1MmFjNmJmMWQyNzBjMjU0NzBiMDA=" target="_blank">Cabinet Office Employee Offer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 302kB)

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