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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As the Director of Analysis and Performance, you will head the newly expanded Analysis and Performance Directorate, comprising over 200 dedicated professionals within the recently established Department of State. This department serves as Defence's strategic integrator, aligning political objectives with strategy, policy, and resources. You will report to Director General Transformation, who leads a portfolio of Directorates focused on setting and communicating the strategy for Defence as an enterprise.</p><p>The Director of Analysis and Performance is a critical role at the heart of Defence’s decision making. Your leadership will foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing team culture, ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality analysis and insights that directly influence senior-level decision-making. By improving understanding of the challenges we face and driving evidence-based decisions, you and your team will contribute to better strategic outcomes for Defence and the UK.</p><p>In addition to leading your Directorate, you will act as Head of the Analysis Function for approximately 600 analysts across Defence. This will require exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Ministers, military leaders, and civilian staff. You will combine strategic vision and sound judgement to identify where analysis can have the greatest impact, while effectively communicating complex information and technical concepts to diverse audiences.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The current responsibilities of the role include:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a team of over 200, including professional analysts, digital professionals and the performance team; as well as heading up the Analysis Function across Defence (c.600 members).</li><li>Lead four multidisciplinary teams covering Economics and Financial Analysis; Health, Digital, and Analysis and Insights; Central Analytical Team and Personnel Statistics and Analysis; and Strategic Performance and Insights.</li><li>Build influential and strong working relationships across the newly reformed Defence structure – transforming complex data into strategic insight to advise Ministers and key senior stakeholders across Department of State; Military Strategic Headquarters; National Armaments Director Group; and Defence Nuclear Enterprise.</li><li>Ensure the Analysis and Performance Directorate provides high-quality analysis, assessment and insights to decision-makers throughout the department, across government and externally, ensuring our evidence and analysis is at the heart of the Defence decision-making process.</li><li>Drive the delivery of quality assured, timely and fit for purpose analysis to ensure that decisions made will be driven by sound evidence, speaking truth to power and challenging decisions where required.</li><li>Be responsible for the quality sign-off for numerous Departmental official statistics and statistical publications, along with regular provision of Freedom of Information/Parliamentary Questions data. Applying judgement to the proper use of data and analysis to ensure it is not manipulated or misused, acting as the final decision maker on matters of statistical accuracy.</li><li>Bring understanding, clarity and coherence to the Analysis and Performance Function across Defence, ultimately increasing its impact on decisions across Defence.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Proven ability to navigate complex and contested environments to achieve better strategic outcomes, successfully influencing the decisions of senior leaders—such as Board members or Ministers—by turning complex data into strategic insight.</li><li>Proven ability to apply advanced analytical expertise to provide credible leadership to analytical teams and drive the delivery of high-quality analysis, assessment and insights to decision-makers.</li><li>Inspiring leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, harnessing the talents of individuals and creating an inclusive, innovative and high performing environment.</li><li>Excellent communication skills demonstrating the ability to translate complex data and technical detail into clear and meaningful information to senior audiences.</li><li>Successful demonstrable experience of building trustful relationships, developing productive networks across organisational and professional boundaries and collaborating with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Strong strategic, analytical and insight skills, applying excellent judgement and the ability to use a range of evidence to inform and support decision-making in a complex policy context.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £100,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £28,970 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/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process no later than <strong>23:55 on Sunday 1st February 2026</strong> and will involve providing the two documents outlined below via the Civil Service Jobs portal:</p><ul><li>A <strong>CV</strong> (no more than 2 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.</li><li>A <strong>Personal Statement </strong>(no more than 2 pages) providing evidence that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the role. </li></ul><p>External candidates who join the MOD and are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. </p><p><strong>Candidate Drop-In Session</strong></p><p>Dominic Wilson will be offering an online Q&amp;A session on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 13:00pm – 14:00pm to provide an overview of the role and welcome any questions you may have. Candidates can access the meeting by clicking <strong><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_YWZjYmI0MTctZTExNS00ZWM2LWExYzgtMjhjMDY5ODJhYTBm%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522be7760ed-5953-484b-ae95-d0a16dfa09e5%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%252210ae59cc-6b0c-4883-a1f7-391e8bafc5dc%2522%257d&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEmma.Cook-Meleady116%40mod.gov.uk%7C1052a009761d43e695e508de269f49fc%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C638990662736225977%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0nW0x8%2B%2FdKVr9QikDVgCzhCyZJQoCmhoBe9QQvPjd2g%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></p><p>For further information about the role and full application process, please refer to the candidate pack attached below. If you wish to receive any material in a different format for accessibility, then please contact <a href="mailto:People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must 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">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SCS Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjcmdmVyaWZ5PTllZjQwNjk5M2ZkODczZTRlZjU1YmIyZDEzNjM1MjU2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ5MDM3LWI0MmViMTBlMzBmYmI0MWJmMWQzNTBiZmM1ZDQzMTQ2OGE1YzMwOWY=" target="_blank">SCS2 Director of Analysis and Performance Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2139kB)

Ministry of Defence

Director of Analysis and Performance

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Want to work at the cutting edge of environmental science? Passionate about making a difference and playing your part in tackling the climate and nature crisis? Forest Research (FR) is all about giving top quality evidence and advice to policymakers and practitioners to make a positive impact on the ground. Internationally recognised, we need people who have the skills and passion to work on excellent science and provide practical solutions for nature.</p><p>We’re small enough that your voice is heard, yet large enough, as part of the Forestry Commission (FC), that we have everything on hand to get the job done, as well as a variety of career pathways. Our staff are dedicated to their work and sharing it with others to bring positive change for our planet. And you will find us a flexible and inclusive employer, so you can have a work life balance that is tailor-made to your circumstances. So, whether it’s climate or carbon, pests or pathogens, behaviour or biodiversity that interests you, you can be assured of a warm welcome to the team. To find out more, visit <a href="http://www.forestresearch.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.forestresearch.gov.uk</a></p><p>The Valuing Our Information (VOI) project was established across the whole of the Forestry Commission in recognition of the need to significantly improve the management of information. The project has a clear mission: <br>‘to improve Forestry Commission’s effectiveness, trust, and compliance through increasing the level of knowledge and information management maturity.’</p><p>In addition, FR’s Digital strategy outlines the use of information is fundamental to FR meeting its aims of protecting, expanding, and promoting sustainable woodland; these aims will be met more successfully when accurate information can be identified and found quickly. Our Data Estate Modernisation Plan provides details of the projects which will help us meet these targets.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>FR have a requirement for an experienced and self-motivated information management professional. This role will be involved in implementing and supporting the new information management principles and helping to bring about change to both physical and digital records management, as outlined in our Digital and Data Strategies. This opportunity would suit applicants who wish to further develop their skills in data management and archiving, as FR progress plans to introduce new capabilities and technologies.</p><p>We are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge and has an interest in all things data related. You will enjoy working with colleagues across FR and have the vision to bring about change to our data estate. </p><p><strong>Key Work Areas:</strong><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>Helping to deliver FR’s Data and Digital Strategies</strong><br>The postholder will work closely across all areas of FR to help deliver our Data and Digital strategies and outcomes. There are a range of activities including identifying and monitoring current data assets and managing the migration of our data away from traditional file shares to a cloud hosted solution. This will require you to work with staff to provide support and guidance throughout the migration process, to ensure understanding of the reasons and benefits of the new solution.</p><p><strong>Supporting the FC VOI Programme</strong><br>This post is part of the team delivering the FC Valuing our Information Programme to FR and improving knowledge and information management principles, policies, and practices. You will be expected to be a key member of this team and liaise with colleagues across the FC in a similar role.</p><p><strong>Managing the FR Digital Archive</strong><br>You will be responsible for the continual growth and management of our digital archive. This will include assisting information asset owners whilst they review and make decisions regarding their records, prior to any digitisation or transfer activity in line with our policies and procedures. <br>Given the nature of the work with physical records, there is a manual handling aspect to the role</p><p><strong>Contacts and Communication </strong><br>You will be expected to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support development and delivery of the programme. These will include colleagues at all levels and in similar roles across the sector.<br>The post holder will work alongside members of the IT team and have autonomy to make decisions within established frameworks and take forward our technical capabilities in assigned work areas.</p><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven ability to effectively advise and communicate the benefits of Data and Digital strategies to a diverse range of stakeholders</li><li>Experience of working independently under multiple time demands and deadlines, with sound judgement in time management.</li><li>Expertise in the digitisation of archival materials </li><li>Proficiency in using information and records management systems and processes that support governance and risk management </li><li>Skilled in utilising SharePoint, including all document management functions within the platform.</li><li>Ability to manage stakeholder expectations regarding team performance and deliverables</li><li>Previous experience in line management.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of legislation, standards, and procedures related to records management, including the Data Protection Act, GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act, and Environmental Information Regulations.</li><li> Willingness to travel nationwide as required</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria: </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a public sector organisation, particularly with a research-oriented focus</li><li>Proficiency in using software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro) to create accessible documents.</li><li>Experience of handling records in compliance with the Public Records Act</li><li>Knowledge or experience in managing and digitising legacy media types, or wiliness to develop these skills</li></ul><br><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £40,388, Forestry Commission - Forest Research contributes £11,700 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Your career</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent <strong>professional development opportunities</strong> which are tailored to your role, with paid <strong>professional membership</strong> subscriptions, mentoring, and Civil Service Learning available to all</li><li><strong>access to world class </strong>laboratory facilities, as well as state of the art buildings within forest or science park settings</li></ul><p><strong>Your work/life balance</strong></p><ul><li><strong>flexible working options</strong> such as: up to two days flexi leave per month, blended working, part-time working, paid special leave, career breaks, and unpaid leave. Parents and carers will be supported to enable you to manage work and family responsibilities</li><li>A <strong>generous annual leave allowance</strong> of 25 days on entry increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-timers). Plus 2.5 days of <strong>additional leave</strong> and 8 days’ paid <strong>bank/public holidays</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Your wellbeing</strong></p><ul><li> A culture which promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment</li><li> A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7</li><li>We want you to feel part of something bigger and we encourage a <strong>community feel in our workplaces</strong>, with everything from cookery competitions to Pilates and fell running, plus topical talks at <strong>Wellbeing Wednesdays and Feelgood Fridays</strong></li><li>Paid <strong>volunteering leave</strong> of 3 days per year so you can give back to your community and charitable causes by sharing your skills and time</li></ul><p><strong>Your benefits</strong></p><ul><li>a highly competitive <strong>Civil Service Pension</strong> of 28.97% your salary</li><li>an employee <strong>benefits scheme offering discounts</strong> on groceries, gym memberships, holidays, days out, online retailers and high street shops</li><li><strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme and <strong>Interest free loans</strong></li><li>Free <strong>parking</strong> is offered on-site, alongside electric car charging ports</li><li>With <strong>maternity, adoption, and/or shared parental leave</strong> there’s the flexibility to have up to 26 weeks full pay, followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid leave. <strong>Paternity leave</strong> of up to two weeks is available with full pay.</li></ul><p>Any move to Forest Research from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><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>Please apply at Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK, you will be asked to supply:</p><p>• A CV - setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role <br>• A Personal Statement – (limited to 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.<br> • Submit a 250 word Statement for each of the 3 Behaviours listed: Changing &amp; Improving, Delivering at Pace &amp; Working Together</p><br><p>We will use this information to assess your application against the essential criteria in the person specification.</p><p>Shortlist<br>The panel will select a shortlist of candidates whose applications best demonstrate suitability for the role, by considering the evidence provided against the Essential Criteria set out in the Person Specification. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.</p><p>Sift will take place on 5 February 2026</p><p>Interviews are planned to take place 16 - 17 February 2026</p><p>If we receive a large volume of applications, then we will sift on CV and the Personal Statement. Candidates will be expected to answer questions on all behaviours listed at the interview stage.</p><p>Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be considered for other positions in Forest Research which may be at a lower grade but have a potential skills match.</p><p>Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.</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>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship </strong></p><p>FR holds a licence to sponsor Skilled Workers under the Home Office points-based immigration system. Candidates wishing to apply should note that the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship would depend on an assessment of this role against defined criteria, which include:</p><p>o Whether the Job role has been identified as being a Critical Role in FR, which has been identified in the Workforce Plan, and / or<br>o Whether the Job role is a known Capability gap, which has been identified in the Workforce Plan for the relevant Centre, and<br>o Evidence of significant recruitment challenges in filling the Job role previously</p><p>Skilled Worker sponsorship may be available, subject to an application and assessment process and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">Home Office points-based system</a>.</p><p>For further details, please refer to the Sponsorship for Skilled Workers – guidance for applicants and managers on <a href="https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/careers/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">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 : <a href="mailto:hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FR HR Services by email: <a href="mailto:hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk</a> you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5OTUmdmVyaWZ5PTU2MDBhNjdhNmY2MDI3NzU2YzkwYTIwMTk5YmYwYzFmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NDYxLTkzN2VlODY3NDMzNjNiZjg2MDkzZmM5OGZkYTY2NjBjZjE5NDllMzg=" target="_blank">Success Profiles_ Civil Service behaviours - GOV.UK Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 502kB)

Forestry Commission - Forest Research

Data & Information Lead

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Plant Health & Seeds Inspector

<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>

National Crime Agency

Supporting Services Senior Officer

HM Revenue and Customs

TCCA Head of Curriculum Development

Hub Assistant Intelligence Officer

Intelligence Officer

<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>

HM Prison & Probation Service

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

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p><p>The Deputy MAPPA Coordinator supports and is accountable to the MAPPA Coordinator, to provide management of MAPPA activity as directed by the local MAPPA Strategic Management Board (SMB).</p><p>MAPPA Co-ordination aims to ensure that multi-agency risk management is focussed on the right people in a timely and efficient manner. It helps ensure the delivery of robust and defensible plans, which address known indicators of serious harm to others.</p><p>This is a management role undertaken on behalf of the local SMB within a multi- disciplinary team. The jobholder, will be subject to their agencies policies, aims and values.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In line with national MAPPA guidance, the Deputy MAPPA coordinator supports the MAPPA Coordinator as the single point of contact for MAPPA and with responsibility for the oversight of MAPPA arrangements.</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>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><ul><li>To be accountable to the MAPPA Coordinator and Strategic Management Board (SMB)</li><li>To be a point of contact for the management of MAPPA offenders To work alongside the MAPPA Coordinator on behalf of the SMB to implement the MAPPA process as outlined in the MAPPA guidance. To assist in ensuring effective and appropriate information sharing</li><li>To assist in ensuring that statistical data is collated and reported upon as required in the MAPPA guidance</li><li>To work alongside the MAPPA Coordinator to implement the SMB Business Plan on behalf of the SMB</li><li>To provide necessary training and quality assurance for the management of MAPPA offenders</li><li>To assist the MAPPA Coordinator in their duties as the ViSOR central point of contact for Probation within the MAPPA area</li><li>To support the MAPPA Coordinator in providing effective management and leadership to the team</li><li>strategic aims</li><li>To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise MAPPA performance, evaluate practice and deliver MAPPA aims</li><li>To assist the MAPPA Coordinator 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</li><li>To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to MAPPA service delivery</li><li>In accordance with the SMB business plan, to provide a supportive role in working with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role</li><li>To support in facilitating effective communication between the Responsible Authorities and the Duty to Cooperate Agencies and to ensure they are provided with up to date information.</li><li>To develop and deliver training/briefing sessions for MAPPA to staff within the relevant Responsible Authorities and Duty to Cooperate Agencies.</li><li>To deputise for the MAPPA Coordinator where appropriate.</li><li>Ensure that local MAPPA arrangements comply with statutory safeguarding responsibilities.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and within a multi-disciplinary environment if already working within NPS)</li><li>Experience of contributing to the provision of effective administration and information systems</li><li>Demonstrable achievements in supporting change and effecting improvements in quality and efficiency</li><li>Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally</li></ul><p><strong>Technical requirements </strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of the victim contact scheme for victims of crime</li><li>Understanding of the role of MAPPA in the Criminal Justice System Knowledge and understanding of the ViSOR application</li><li>IT skills including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</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>Knowledge and understanding of the victim contact scheme for victims of crime</li><li>Understanding of the role of MAPPA in the Criminal Justice System</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the ViSOR application</li><li>IT skills including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports</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/13092?entityId=13092" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13092?entityId=13092</a>

Deputy MAPPA Coordinator - Kent Surrey and Sussex (Ref: 13092)

Prison Officer (Womens Prisons) – Advance into Justice

<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)

User Researcher

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Job title: G7 - Regional Facilities Manager (RFM) (Southeast)</strong></p><p><strong>Directorate: Property</strong></p><p><strong>Workstream: Facilities Management</strong></p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>HM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and want to make a difference in people’s lives in delivering justice. If you’re interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>The Regional Facilities Manager is responsible for managing all day-to-day operational HMCTS property and facilities management related activities across a specified region, ensuring buildings are fit for purpose, provide a safe environment and satisfy all statutory and legal regulations including repairs, preventative maintenance, catering, cleaning, portering, waste and security services. </p><p>The role involves supporting the Property Leads for the North and South regions in collaborating with HMCTS operational teams to develop and deliver facilities management and capital/revenue spending strategies aligned with the HMCTS estate strategy. </p><p>It requires maintaining strong engagement with operational colleagues to provide Facility Management related advice that ensures the continued provision of justice. The position includes direct management responsibility for a team of Facilities Managers within the region and accountability for achieving a balanced financial position through effective budget management processes.</p><p>Your role as the Regional Facilities Manager encompasses several key aspects (but not limited to):</p><p>· Responsible for the effective management of the service provision suppliers and report any short comings that will affect the operation and provision of Justice across the region.</p><p>· Monitor and implement dashboard reporting of progress and data for regular scrutiny and interaction with stakeholders at all levels within HMCTS.</p><p>· Manage and influence a diverse range of users and user demands to lead on the provision of an effective and timely service delivery to customers and stakeholders.</p><p>· Represent region as a member of the Facilities Management senior management team regularly attending meetings to provide advice and challenge as necessary on key initiatives and issues, seeking agreement, reporting back and implementing outcomes in region.</p><p>· Support and interact with property directorate colleagues in lease and landlord matters and the management of capital and revenue projects contributing directly to their management and successes through providing operational views and helping in the development of standards and practices.</p><p><strong>Please refer to the attached role profile for a comprehensive overview of the role</strong>.</p><p><strong>Who are we looking for? (Person Specification)</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate:</p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><p>• Demonstrable experience in Facilities and Contract Management, including knowledge of contract law, terms, and conditions</p><p>• Proven commercial, operational and line management experience for large teams and complex estates with a strong understanding of the issues involved, customer management and supply chain management.</p><p>• Ability to deliver clear oral and written briefings to stakeholders, explaining complex processes and expectations, and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders in line with grade.</p><p>• Proficient with IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Power Point.</p><p>• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver results under pressure, demonstrating problem-solving skills and persistence</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p>The below criteria are desirable only. These will not be assessed throughout the recruitment process but will be used in the event of tied scores between candidates.</p><p>· Technical contract management and/or facilities management qualification or hold full membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management).</p><ul><li>A sound understanding of HMCTS’s business objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Please submit</p><ul><li>An anonymised <strong>CV.</strong> Please ensure your CV is uploaded in a simple format to prevent any formatting issues when it's downloaded or reviewed. </li></ul><p>Your CV should: </p><p>· Be succinct and clear.</p><p>· Be factually accurate – You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, is truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. </p><p>· Include your qualifications, highlighting any modules or accreditation relevant to the role.</p><p>· Include your relevant experience, providing dates. </p><p>· Provide detail – we are interested in how your knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrate the capabilities we are looking for in this role. </p><p>· Statement of suitability demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria (up to 1000 words)</p><p>Your Statement of Suitability should be no more than1000 words and should give us real life examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role. Consider addressing particular points in the person specification requirements and key responsibilities. We recommend following the <a href="https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/the-star-method" target="_blank"><strong>STAR</strong></a> format. </p><p>You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. </p><p>We will aim to sift the <strong>CV, Statement of Suitability and your experience in Facilities Management and Contract Management</strong> but, in the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift may be conducted on <strong>your experience in Facilities Management and Contract Management only.</strong> Candidates who pass the initial sift of the <strong>experience example</strong> will either: </p><p>· progress to a full sift where all application assessment criteria is then assessed. </p><p>· or progress straight to interview. </p><p>If successful at sift, you will be invited to attend a remote interview, via Microsoft teams. During your interview, you will be assessed against the following Civil Service Success Profiles which will include:</p><p>· A presentation against your experience in Facilities Management and Contract Management, the presentation brief will be sent to you in advance.</p><p>· 2 experience questions relating to essential criteria of the person specification.</p><p>· A question in relation to the “Changing and Improving” Civil Service behaviour. </p><p><strong>Working pattern</strong></p><p>This is a full-time position only due to the nature of the role.</p><p><strong>Travel requirements</strong></p><p>As part of your role, you will be expected to attend multiple HMCTS sites located throughout your region on a regular basis with occasional travel to other locations in the country. Travel and accommodation costs incurred for official duties will be fully funded by HMCTS in line with departmental policy. </p><p>Once probation has been completed you will be eligible to apply for a vehicle under our corporate leasing scheme.</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>The building sites listed in the advertisement are not exhaustive, you will have the opportunity to discuss and agree your preferred base location within your region with your line manager at onboarding stage.</p><p><strong>Opportunities for development</strong></p><p>HMCTS is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities in relation to the role.</p><p><strong>About our benefits</strong></p><p>We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family</p><p>friendly and flexible working polices that will help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition, we offer a range of employee benefits which include generous annual leave, a highly competitive contributory pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans.</p><p><strong>Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Licences</h4>Full UK Drivers Licence<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £58,511, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £16,950 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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">counter-terrorist 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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12979?entityId=12979" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12979?entityId=12979</a>

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

Regional Facilities Manager (RFM) (Southeast) (Ref: 12979)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Positions available:</strong></p><p><strong>1x Central Criminal Court, EC4M 7EH</strong></p><p><strong>2x Harrow Crown Court, HA1 4TU</strong></p><p><strong>3x Inner London Crown Court, SE1 6AZ</strong></p><p><strong>7x Isleworth Crown Court, TW7 5LP</strong></p><p><strong>1x Kingston upon Thames Crown Court, KT1 2BB</strong></p><p><strong>5x Snaresbrook Crown Court, E11 1QW</strong></p><p><strong>3x Southwark Crown Court, SE1 2HU</strong></p><p><strong>2x Wood Green Crown Court, N22 5LF</strong></p><p><strong>2x Woolwich Crown Court, SE28 0EY</strong></p><p><strong>Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.</strong></p><p>Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self-assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role. </p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>HM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>This is a unique position at the heart of justice. It requires high emotional resilience, along with the ability to understand and be sensitive to many, sometime difficult, issues and take a non-judgemental approach to our service users.</p><p>You’re an active listener and confident communicator; able to speak publicly in court, with the self-assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner. </p><p>A real team player, working with the clerking team, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. With experience in producing exact and time critical documentation, your ability to focus will be key in taking verdicts, conducting arraignments, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently. </p><p>Resilient, keen to learn and the ability to multi-task, you’re familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we’re constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today’s world. </p><p><strong>Your skills and experience</strong></p><ul><li>Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills </li><li>Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.</li><li>IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages. </li></ul><p>This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivery Justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service. </p><p>Please refer to the job description attachment for more information.</p><p>We also have more information on our website about the role <a href="https://hmctsjobs.co.uk/crown-court-clerks/" target="_blank">Crown court clerks - HM Courts &amp; Tribunals service</a></p><p><strong>Further details</strong></p><p>New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum. </p><p>These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy</p><p><strong>Please note applicants requesting/allocated to the below listed sites will be required to undertake enhanced vetting checks to CTC Level Clearance.</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Central Criminal Court, EC4M 7EH</strong></li><li><strong>Kingston upon Thames Crown Court, KT1 2BB</strong></li><li><strong>Woolwich Crown Court, SE28 0EY</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Eligibility for CTC level vetting requires to have had permanent residence in the UK for the last 3 years and applicants must not have lived/worked overseas during that time Please do not apply for these roles if you do not meet these requirements.</strong></p><p><strong>Skilled Worker Visa</strong></p><p>This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules.</p><p>From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.</p><p>If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.</p><p>The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.</a></p><p><strong>Occasional travel to other courts</strong></p><p>For this post, occasional travel to London Crown Court Cluster will be required for cover when needed.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,551, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £9,719 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 and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13644?entityId=13644" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13644?entityId=13644</a>

Crown Court Clerk (Ref: 13644)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Food Standards Agency (FSA) works to keep food safe across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. One of the best ways we can support consumers in Wales is to ensure that everybody has access to the information we share. Our Welsh Language Unit plays a vital role in offering accessible messaging to everyone in Wales, helping us deliver our work in the Welsh language. </p><p>We are looking for a Welsh Language Officer and Translator who can champion the Welsh language in the FSA and help us deliver our world class messaging to speakers across the UK. </p><p>Whether you're working with consumers, food businesses or wider stakeholders, your translation skills will play a key role in ensuring the Welsh language service provided is equal in every way to that provided in English. across all our work in Wales — helping us deliver with clarity, inclusivity and impact. </p><p><strong>Please note – you will be asked to submit your application in Welsh, any applications submitted in English, will be automatically rejected.</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This is an exciting opportunity to engage with incredibly varied translation work that not only seeks to champion the usage of the Welsh language but also supports important work that benefits public health, as carried out by the FSA. </p><p>In this role, you’ll provide high-quality written translations, proofreading and more — helping to ensure consistency and excellence across the FSA’s work in Wales. </p><p>If you are a Welsh translator who’s enthusiastic about developing their skills in a busy, supportive and proactive Welsh Language Unit, we’d love to hear from you. This role will allow you to make a real difference in an area that touches all our lives, every day. Don’t miss your chance to apply and help shape the future of Welsh language delivery at the FSA. </p><p><strong>Working pattern guidance</strong></p><p>If applying as a job share partnership you should both complete separate application forms on Civil Service Jobs but should make it clear that you are applying as job sharers. Further details on job sharing can be found here <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/recruitment-process-for-job-sharers/" target="_blank"><strong>JSF – What is the recruitment process for job sharers? , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)</strong></a></p><p>Applicants who wish to work compressed hours 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><h4>Person specification</h4>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.<h4>Languages</h4>Ability to speak Welsh<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><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>Ability to speak Welsh</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,955, Food Standards Agency contributes £10,126 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>Ability to speak Welsh </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 <strong>in Welsh </strong>which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria. </p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience of translating and proofreading (English &gt; Welsh) to the highest, publishable quality, adhering to the principles of Clear Welsh and ensuring the originality and legibility of translated content </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of managing translation workloads and projects, ensuring the quality of the Welsh provision, with minimum supervision, prioritising and meeting tight deadlines </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of using the main tools at the disposal of an effective and efficient translator – including translation software, Cysill, Byd Term Cymru, Geiriadur yr Academi etc </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of using content management systems to create web content and/or other digital platforms to create Welsh language content </li></ul><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark 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<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final <strong>interview, which will be conducted in Welsh, </strong>in whichwe will assess you against the following Experience requirements of the role and Civil Service Behaviours<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>Communicating And Influencing </li></ul><ul><li>Working Together </li></ul><ul><li>Managing A Quality Service </li></ul><ul><li>Delivering At Pace </li></ul><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><ul><li>Proven experience of translating and proofreading (English &gt; Welsh) to the highest, publishable quality, adhering to the principles of Clear Welsh and ensuring the originality and legibility of translated content </li></ul><p><strong>Assessment exercise</strong></p><p>As part of the interview process, you will be asked to undertake an English &gt; Welsh Translation. Further information will be provided to you on the invitation to interview email. </p><p><strong>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)</strong></p><p>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://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C4a2f727a20cc4858f52a08ddb88718cc%7C8a1c50f901b74c8aa6fa90eb906f18e9%7C0%7C0%7C638869612620197046%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ghddJl6Qu0jqBMteBBz1FUJTtmdxo4u1arOd14SQggc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. </p><p><strong>Expected Timeline</strong></p><p>Advert closes: 26th January </p><p>Sift: Expected to take place from 27th January </p><p>Final panel interview: Expected to take place from 4th February </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 <strong>may</strong> be considered for similar roles at a lower grade. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Please note that the FSA does<strong> not</strong> hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to provide any advice about visas. </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>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 : Madison Keeping</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:madison.keeping@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">madison.keeping@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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NjQmdmVyaWZ5PTA5OTAzZWUwNTc1NDhhYzMzMmNkZmFhZjUyMTNmMGMzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzk0LWZiM2NhODY4ZjMyZjRiZThhZDY4NjcxM2E4MTUzYjU4ODQyNjQ3NWI=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions (Welsh Version) as at April 2020 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 50kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NjUmdmVyaWZ5PWMzMjg4M2Y2MjgzZDIwMTMwNGIwNWUyM2ExOTI0MGViJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzk0LWZiM2NhODY4ZjMyZjRiZThhZDY4NjcxM2E4MTUzYjU4ODQyNjQ3NWI=" target="_blank">444307 - Pecyn i Ymgeiswyr - Cyfieithydd a Swyddog y Gymraeg (HEO) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1315kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NjYmdmVyaWZ5PWEyOGI2ZTZjYTkxODU2MzlkNDJlZWMyNTRmYjFmNGVhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzk0LWZiM2NhODY4ZjMyZjRiZThhZDY4NjcxM2E4MTUzYjU4ODQyNjQ3NWI=" target="_blank">444307 - Welsh Language Officer and Translator (HEO) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1109kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NjcmdmVyaWZ5PWRhYzU0YTE2ZWRhZDlhYmM1ZGNkNDExOGU3OTI5ZTFkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzk0LWZiM2NhODY4ZjMyZjRiZThhZDY4NjcxM2E4MTUzYjU4ODQyNjQ3NWI=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions as at April 2020 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 42kB)

Food Standards Agency

Welsh Language Officer and Translator

<h4>Job summary</h4><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>Data sits at the heart of how the Food Standards Agency protects consumers and public health. This role ensures the decisions we make are supported by reliable, well prepared data. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will work closely with Data Scientists in a collaborative team to connect data producers with data users, design dependable automated data flows and analytical pipelines, and make high quality data available through our Azure Databricks platform. You will turn user needs into practical technical solutions, keep documentation and engineering practice in good shape, respond to pipeline incidents with clear technical context, and help colleagues across the agency use our data and tools with confidence. </p><p>The role aligns with the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework. </p><p></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Senior Data Engineer at the Food Standards Agency, you will take ownership of building and maintaining the technical foundations that allow data to flow seamlessly across the organisation. Your focus will be on creating reliable, scalable solutions that enable colleagues to access and use data effectively for analysis and decision making. </p><p>You will design and implement automated processes to move and transform data from operational systems into formats suitable for reporting and advanced analytics. Working with modern cloud technologies, you will develop and optimise code that supports high-performance data pipelines and ensures they run efficiently and securely. Collaboration is central to this role: you will work closely with data specialists and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into practical solutions. </p><p>Beyond development, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our data platform by promoting best practice, maintaining clear technical documentation, and troubleshooting issues when they arise. You will also play a key role in supporting users, helping them to make the most of the tools and services available. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to a mission driven organisation where data is critical to protecting public health. </p><p><strong>Working pattern guidance</strong></p><p>If applying as a job share partnership you should both complete separate application forms on Civil Service Jobs but should make it clear that you are applying as job sharers. Further details on job sharing can be found here <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/recruitment-process-for-job-sharers/" target="_blank"><strong>JSF – What is the recruitment process for job sharers? , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)</strong></a></p><p>Applicants who wish to work part time / compressed hours 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>Due to the nature of the role we are unable to consider requests for part time working of less than 30 hours per week.</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>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</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>Programming and build (data and analytics engineering) (practitioner level)</li><li>Communicating between the technical and non-technical (working level)</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,125, Food Standards Agency contributes £13,072 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>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><ul><li><strong>Lead criteria: </strong><strong>Experience of working in a technical team, that uses Python and SQL, as well as strong technical skills in these languages</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with a range of disparate data sources to build data products </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work with data to perform Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes, including data wrangling, loading, and manipulation. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of Databricks or similar platforms. </li></ul><p><strong>Lead Criteria </strong>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<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final <strong>interview </strong>in whichwe will assess you against the following Experience / Technical requirements of the role and Civil Service Behaviours<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>Changing and Improving </li></ul><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service </li></ul><p>Full details of the positive indicators being assessed for each Behaviour can be found in the Candidate Pack. </p><p><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>You will be tested against the following sections of the Government Digital and Data Framework – </strong><a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/data-engineer#senior-data-engineer" target="_blank"><strong>Senior Data Engineer.</strong></a></p><ul><li>Programming and build (data and analytics engineering) (practitioner level):<br><br>- lead the design, code, testing and deployment of secure, resilient and maintainable solutions </li></ul><p> - continuously improve the codebase and reliability of solutions </p><ul><li>Communicating between the technical and non-technical (working level): <br><br>- communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders </li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of Databricks or similar platforms. </li></ul><p><strong>Assessment exercise</strong></p><p>As part of the interview process, you will be asked to prepare a seen presentation. Further information will be provided to you on the invitation to interview email. </p><p><strong>Expected Timeline</strong></p><p>Advert closes: 26th January </p><p>Sift: Expected to take place from 27th January </p><p>Final panel interview: Expected to take place w/c 23rd February </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 <strong>may</strong> be considered for similar roles at a lower grade. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p><strong>Please note that the FSA does not offer visa sponsorship and cannot provide advice on visa applications</strong></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>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 : Jessica Layton</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jessica.layton@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">jessica.layton@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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NDkmdmVyaWZ5PWVkZTI2MDE5NGZjYWFkMjIxY2IwNzU4Njg1ZjhiMmJhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTg1LTAyNDkxODEwOGJjZWZlN2ExNmY2MjY1NWZlNmQ0ZDk0ZDdmMDJjZTk=" target="_blank">FINAL Candidate Pack - Senior Data Engineer (SEO) 444259 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1203kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NTAmdmVyaWZ5PTllY2NhNzI4MGM4OGNkNGJhZWM1MDE0ZjNmZjlkODIwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTg1LTAyNDkxODEwOGJjZWZlN2ExNmY2MjY1NWZlNmQ0ZDk0ZDdmMDJjZTk=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions as at April 2020 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 42kB)

Senior Data Engineer

Associate IT Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is a pivotal role at the heart of one of the largest UK Government departments. The successful candidate will oversee a budget of around £14bn and lead a diverse portfolio spanning Finance, Performance, Commercial and Property.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>The COO will work closely with the Permanent Secretary as her principal operations adviser, supporting her in her role as Principal Accounting Officer, and ensuring the Department acts in accordance with the principles of Managing Public Money. The COO will also provide cross departmental leadership on MoJ's corporate services and functions, ensuring they work together as more than the sum of their parts across the MoJ Group.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please see the candidate brief below for more information.<h4>Qualifications</h4>Full CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent professional accountancy qualification<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £130,000, Ministry of Justice contributes £37,661 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>See candidate brief below for more information.<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.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 : Craig Nannestad</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:craig.nannestad@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">craig.nannestad@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:craig.nannestad@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">craig.nannestad@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MjgmdmVyaWZ5PWMwZTI3N2NmMGY4NjkwMzNlYTMyYmE4ODY3Yjk2ZDNhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTI5LTRiNDlkMDYxNGFmZDZmZmM2NzllNjk3MWM4NzgxYTI2ZDUwMTRmZWY=" target="_blank">Declaration of Interest form (14) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 209kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NjcmdmVyaWZ5PTZjY2JkYzhmZjg1MTczNjE2NTcyZTgyOGUzYmQzZTkyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTI5LTRiNDlkMDYxNGFmZDZmZmM2NzllNjk3MWM4NzgxYTI2ZDUwMTRmZWY=" target="_blank">MoJ Director General, Chief Operating Officer - Briefing pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 355kB)

Ministry of Justice

Director General, Chief Operating Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Working in the team with Michael our Lead Business Analyst, Ollie and Carol our Senior Business Analysts and our community of Business Analysts you will play a critical role in Digital Delivery. You will be joining our small but friendly team, which is committed to making positive changes for all our users. Michael believes in working in a Collaborative and flexible way to foster good decision-making and problem-solving within the team.</p><p>We believe that it’s critical that people continue to learn and develop, we align our roles to the Digital Data and Technology (DDAT) framework and have career pathways in place to ensure you will always understand your next step, and, we have a training plan in place to make sure that it happens.</p><p>We are looking for an experienced business analyst to join our team to help us meet our ambitions of ensuring Homes England has a strong basic infrastructure supported by good governance; and our digital services are genuinely modern, agile and eﬀective drivers in the housing market.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity in our business analysis profession making a real difference in our Digital Delivery team. These are exciting times in Digital Delivery at Homes England. We have a clear vision - to develop digitally enabled systems and services that work more simply for users - and we’re looking for talented people to help us achieve it.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As an experienced Business Analyst and an IT professional, you’ll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. You will be able to work with senior stakeholders.</p><p>We will support you ensuring you will be comfortable supporting a multi-disciplinary team’s complex backlog delivering user-focused products through collaboratively developed user stories. You will be flexible, able to switch between agile and waterfall projects, and self-assured supporting Homes England with procuring and adopting new products and services.</p><p>As a Business Analyst, joining us on this you will be expected to demonstrate you meet the skills and expertise required of the Digital Data and Technology frameworks specification for a business analyst as laid out in the attached job description.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Business analysis qualification, ideally and BCS Diploma.</li><li>Experienced in business analysis, working both collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary agile team and alone.</li><li>Experience of working with the user centred design profession and their methods and techniques.</li><li>Experience of Agile development methodologies, particularly Scrum.</li><li>Experience of working with a backlog of user stories and acceptance criteria using Behaviour Driven Development.</li><li>Experience of waterfall projects, producing High Level, Functional and Non-Functional requirements.</li><li>Knowledge of the GDS development approach / digital standards.</li><li>Awareness of public sector Information Security issues.</li><li>Awareness of public sector finances e.g. Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL).</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:<br><br>Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.<br><br>Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.<br><br>Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.<br><br>Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.<br><br>We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>How to apply?</p><p>To apply please follow the links to our careers page.</p><p>Security</p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.</p><p>Selection process details</p><p>For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.</p><p>Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England. <br><br>Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.<br><br>Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.<br><br>Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:<br><br><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fhomes-england%2Fabout%2Fpersonal-information-charter&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709448708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pjDFFDlHY7zgFNxx382ALMbJiw90f6DVARZfyZfjizs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter</a><br><br></p><p>Nationality requirements</p><p>Open to UK, <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecommonwealth.org%2Fmember-countries&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709464704%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r0Rz6b9bvo4%2Fo7AU2d6SMHLXaaVe5%2BWf%2Bv3jjL%2BHYVg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Commonwealth</a> and <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feu-eea&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709477834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9afIX7gl80%2BvPO9deAYKN%2Fgy6ByyqFXW1sHolEZTxic%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">European Economic Area (EEA)</a> and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fnationality-rules&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709489987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iRgJvWJgZuGR0vW3MsvCQWx9V5KiFAWtqpC0cMqAcdI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Working for the Civil Service</p><p>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Homes England

Analyst - Business (T2065N &T2066N)

Crown Prosecution Service

Head of Area Operations

Department for Work and Pensions

Quantity Surveyor

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of Security and Information Directorate (SID) </strong></p><p>SID is part of the Service Transformation Group. The Group oversees the building of a strategic vision for modernising and digitising our legacy systems, generating a coordinated plan across the MoJ and its agencies for transformation, and tracking delivery of this transformation.</p><p>Security and information management are fundamental building blocks of enabling the department to deliver. We have highly skilled experts working collaboratively with the department, Government Security Group, Government Knowledge and Information Management profession and other partners to enable the whole of the MoJ to function securely, lawfully and transparently.</p><p>We identify, manage, and mitigate MoJ’s security, data protection and information risks, and provide assurance against those risks. We’re also home to the Counter Fraud Centre of Expertise. Part of our mission is to up-skill the department so that security becomes second nature to our people and partners.</p><p><strong>Team Profile </strong></p><p>Security and Counter Fraud work as part of the Security Information Directorate to keep the MoJ and its people safe and secure. We cover:</p><ul><li>Group Security (including Personnel and Physical Security)</li><li>Security Governance and Portfolio</li><li>Counter Fraud Centre of Expertise</li><li>The Office of the Chief Security Office</li></ul><p>The responsibilities of the Personnel security team are:</p><ul><li>Deliver a high-quality National Security Vetting (NSV) service to ensure timely and accurate clearances.</li><li>Manage personnel security risks through effective handling of cases within the NSV Aftercare process.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee Overseas Security Travel Requests, ensuring compliance with security policy.</li><li>Lead and develop the Insider Risk Programme, driving initiatives to identify and mitigate internal risk.</li><li>Investigate, oversee, and continuously improve unauthorised disclosure investigations and processes.</li><li>Advise on and enhance personnel security policies, processes, and guidance, collaborating with stakeholders to manage risks and support Ministry of Justice staff.</li></ul><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>As Personnel Security Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering and transforming the Ministry of Justice’s personnel security services, services that protect our people, safeguard our assets, and underpin national security. This is a leadership role with real impact: you will shape and embed an in-house National Security Vetting service, strengthen aftercare provision, and ensure our overseas security arrangements meet the highest standards.</p><p>You will work in partnership with the G7 Insider Risk Lead to deliver a proactive, integrated personnel security and insider risk capability across the Ministry of Justice. Together, you will lead a single, collaborative team, deputising for each other where necessary and building a culture of shared responsibility.</p><p>Your work will go beyond the basic service. You will lead a team dedicated to driving innovation, improving controls, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and resilience. From influencing policy to collaborating with stakeholders across government, you will ensure our personnel security function is proactive, agile, and aligned with strategic priorities.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties </strong></p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:</p><p><strong>National Security Vetting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and Oversee NSV Services. Take strategic ownership of the Ministry of Justice’s National Security Vetting (NSV) function, ensuring clearance capacity is effectively managed and all processes align with HMG and MoJ policy.</li><li>Deliver and Embed the In-House NSV Service: Lead the seamless transition from external provision to a fully operational in-house National Security Vetting service. Drive implementation at pace while ensuring robust risk management, compliance, and operational excellence.</li><li>Develop and Mature Aftercare Provision. Build and enhance the NSV Aftercare capability, ensuring it is fit for purpose and supports the long-term integrity of the vetting process.</li></ul><p><strong>Overseas security</strong></p><ul><li>Shape Overseas Security Policy and Practice. Oversee MoJ’s approach to overseas travel, identifying gaps in service provision and leading improvements in policy and operational practice to meet HMG expectations.</li><li>Deliver Trusted Security Advice. Ensure the overseas travel security service provides timely, accurate, and supportive guidance to staff, enabling safe and secure travel across global locations.</li><li>Collaborate to Close Gaps. Work closely with stakeholders to identify and address potential gaps in service provision or policy, ensuring risks are mitigated and standards are consistently upheld.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and Empower a High-Performing Team. Manage a team of approximately 13 staff based across the UK. With direct line management of 1 SEO. Set clear objectives, promote collaboration, and ensure the team works as one to deliver for MoJ.</li><li>Build Capability and Team Spirit. Champion professional development and resilience within the personnel security team, creating a strong, supportive culture and developing security professionals for the future.</li><li>Drive Innovation and Efficiency. Identify opportunities to leverage automation and data-driven insights to improve performance, deliver cost savings, and streamline processes. Take decisive action to implement improvements.</li><li>Integrate Insider Risk with Personnel Security. Provide expert guidance to ensure the Insider Risk Programme is fully embedded within the wider personnel security function. Champion a joined-up approach that anticipates emerging threats, drives cultural change, and strengthens MoJ’s resilience.</li><li>Adapt to Strategic Priorities. Work collaboratively and supportively with SID senior leadership to deliver wider organisational objectives, adapting priorities and resources to meet evolving departmental and cross-government security requirements.</li></ul><p>This list 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.</p><p><strong>Minimum Eligibility </strong></p><ul><li>All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post. This post requires the successful candidate to achieve DV clearance. It is not a pre-requisite for the role but eligibility for DV clearance is.</li><li>All external candidates are subject to a minimum of 6 months’ probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within MoJ.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process </strong></p><p>This vacancy will be assessed using Success Profiles:</p><p>The Civil Service recruits using Success Profiles. This means for each role we advertise; we consider what the candidate will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.</p><p>A Success Profile is made up of 5 elements:</p><ul><li>behaviours - the actions and activities that people do which result in effective performance in a job</li><li>strengths - the things we do regularly, do well and that motivate us</li><li>ability - the aptitude or potential to perform to the required standard</li><li>experience - the knowledge or mastery of an activity or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it</li><li>technical - the demonstration of specific professional skills, knowledge or qualifications</li></ul><p>Not all the elements are relevant to every role, and will vary depending on the profession, level and type of role.</p><p> For this role the application process is:</p><p>1) Written application</p><ol><li>Changing and Improving 250 words</li><li>Statement of suitability against the essential/desirable skills- 750 words</li><li>CV</li></ol><p>If there are a high number of applications a long sift will be completed on the answer to the changing and improving behaviour question.</p><p>2) Interview</p><ol><li>10min presentation with supporting slides</li><li>2 behaviour questions- Leadership and Making effective decisions.</li><li>Strength based questions</li></ol><p><strong>Essential skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated expertise in personnel security and/or National Security Vetting.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Exceptional decision-making skills, with the ability to balance operational, strategic, and human factors in complex scenarios.</li><li>Experience leading or delivering a quality service with high throughput.</li><li>Proven leadership experience, including managing multi-disciplinary, nationally dispersed teams</li><li>Strong risk management capability, including assessing, mitigating, and communicating security risks effectively.</li><li>Excellent decision-making skills, with an ability to clearly articulate and justify your decisions.</li><li>Experience in implementing large scale change.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in developing and implementing overseas security policy and operational practices, including risk assessments for international travel.</li><li>Experience in developing and influencing security policy at departmental or cross-government level.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of insider risk assessment and mitigation.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of improving compliance with the Government Security Groups Personnel Security standards.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of how to reduce insider risks through personnel security measures such as aftercare and or security education and awareness.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £58,511, Ministry of Justice contributes £16,950 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 and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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">developed vetting (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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13384?entityId=13384" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13384?entityId=13384</a>

Personnel Security - National Security Vetting Lead (Ref: 13384)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>In this role you will be part of a Training Delivery Team, with a focus on delivering high quality training events (both online and in-person) - at workplace locations and on our open-access courses - covering employment law, good practice, and good line management skills.</p><p>It also involves business development work - following up on leads and dealing with online, Acas Helpline and Customer Service Team referrals to generate interest in our products and services.</p><p>There is a strong emphasis on building customer relations.</p><p>The Training Delivery Team members are supportive and share knowledge, skills and advice amongst each other - which is a real team strength. </p><p>You will collaborate in designing and adapting training materials for raising the standards of line manager skills in workplaces and meeting the needs of employers, employees, and their representatives.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accountable for delivering - either digitally (using platforms such as Zoom and Teams) or at various locations in the region - Acas open access courses, workplace training, chargeable and non-chargeable talks, and Acas Webinars.</li><li>To undertake business development activities, including identification and follow up of opportunities to raise Acas' profile and increase its reach and impact.</li><li>To self-manage effectively, including time, work priorities and administrative tasks - contributing to the overall strategy and planning of the Training Delivery Team.</li><li>Supporting and collaborating with the Product Development Team in creating training content material.</li><li>Ensuring that all contractual paperwork is completed for all chargeable work activity.</li><li>Systems Records - accountable for ensuring all relevant systems are updated with accurate data in a timely manner.</li><li>Supporting the wider Training Delivery Team by ensuring delegate feedback is captured appropriately.</li><li>To contribute to Acas’ operational and financial objectives by delivering appropriate training activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Who we are </strong></p><p><strong>Acas exists to make working life better for everyone in Britain. </strong>We are the experts in workplace matters, we’re impartial, so we’re not on anyone’s side.<strong> That means we’re working for everyone to help prevent, manage and resolve workplace issues.</strong></p><p>Acas helps employers and employees by providing information, advice, training, conciliation and other services that prevent, manage or resolve workplace problems.</p><p>Acas has been recognised for its<strong> Diversity and Inclusion in the </strong>workplace from the Employers Network for Equality and<strong> Inclusion awards </strong>– Disability Confident Highly Commended; Pay Gap award winner and Overall winner for public sector organisations. Acas is committed to providing services and developing policies which <strong>embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria: </strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Meeting the needs of a group of stakeholders, customers or trainees with demonstrated good outcomes (Lead).</strong></p></li><li><p>Seeking out and sharing experiences to develop knowledge of the team’s business area.</p></li><li><p>Identifying capability gaps for self and/or others.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring colleagues and/or stakeholders have a clear understanding of objectives, activities, and timeframes.</p></li><li><p>Involving a diverse range of colleagues and/or delivery partners (within and/or external to your immediate team/area of work) in developing suggestions for improvements.</p></li><li><p>Good communication skills (verbal and written).</p></li><li><p>Competent with using Zoom, MS Teams and PowerPoint.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong>:</p><ul><li>Understanding of Human Resource (HR) practices.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of employment relations and Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion.</li></ul><h4>Licences</h4>The post holder will be required to hold a full UK driving licence; exceptions to this requirement will be considered where Reasonable Adjustments are required. When applying, please select 'Similar equivalent held' on the online form and state in the box below if you believe this exception may apply to you.<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,547, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service contributes £10,587 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We’re big believers in rewarding people for the amazing work they do, take a look at some of the fantastic benefits we offer: </p><ul><li>Learning and Development</li><li>Health and wellbeing</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Volunteering opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Could you ask for any more?</strong></p><p>You’ll have access to a Lifestyle website, where you’ll be able to grab savings over a wide range of products from holidays to your weekly shop. </p><p>To find out more please check out - <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/about-us/working-for-acas" target="_blank">Working for Acas</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 Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Please click on the 'Apply now' button.</p><p><strong>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:</strong></p><p>An evidence-based <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> and <strong>CV</strong> reflecting the essential Experience requirements as listed in the Job Description. Your CV should be no longer than 750 words and your statement of suitability (personal statement) should be no longer than 1250. <strong>Within the statement of suitability, please ensure the lead criteria is addressed first using no more that 250 words. </strong>The statement of suitability should avoid generalised assertions, instead including specific examples of achievements, explaining the degree of challenge, what you did and the outcomes.</p><p><strong>Please be advised that failure to follow the requested structure of the statement of suitability may result in your application being automatically rejected.</strong></p><p>A separate 250-word statement reflecting the desirable criteria.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> the CV is for reference only and will not be assessed.</p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the:</p><p><strong>Lead Criteria: Meeting the needs of a group of stakeholders, customers or trainees with demonstrated good outcomes.</strong></p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift of all the above requirements or progressed straight to assessment/interview.</p><p>If a large number of applications meet the minimum standard an interview wait list may be created for this position. This means that if you have met the minimum requirements at sift you may be placed at a ‘Hold’ status and if we are able to invite you to an interview we will be in touch.</p><p><strong>Interview Details</strong></p><p>If you have successfully passed sift, you will be invited to an interview via MS Teams or Zoom which is likely to take place week commencing <strong>16 February 2026</strong>. The interview will be based on <strong>Experience </strong>and <strong>Strengths</strong>, you will also be required to deliver a <strong>Presentation</strong>. Details of the presentation subject will be given at interview stage - slides will be required as this will be used to assesses the essential criteria:</p><ul><li>'Competent with using Zoom, MS Teams and PowerPoint'.</li></ul><p>All essential Experience criteria will be assessed at interview.</p><p>A reserve list will be created for this position, this means that if you have passed the interview, but we couldn’t offer you this position, you’ll be on a reserve list for 12 months and may be considered for similar positions.</p><p>As a Disability Confident Leader, Acas is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability and feel that any part of the recruitment process puts you at a disadvantage, we will aim to make Reasonable Adjustments that support your needs where possible. If you require any changes to help you apply:</p><ul><li>Contact Acas HR Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</li><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need accessibility considerations to enter the building or interview room, for communications or adjustments for testing procedures.</li><li>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/disability-confident-scheme/" target="_blank">Disability Confident Scheme</a> and <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>Want to learn more about Civil Service recruitment?</strong> You can find out more on <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a> - including information on <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/a-guide-to-civil-service-success-profiles/" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a>, writing a <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-write-your-ps/" target="_blank">Personal Statement</a>, acceptable use of <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial Intelligence</a> and what to expect at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/assessments-and-interviews/" target="_blank">Interview</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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : HR Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Code and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact us on <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from us, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NTgmdmVyaWZ5PTZjNjI3NWNkZWMyYWIwODEzMmEzYWM3NTgyNmZhNDZhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMTgzLTk0ZDkzNDJlMzYzMTY1NTU2ODdiZTBiM2M4NzYzODE2MzMxZjE4NjU=" target="_blank">Job Description - Training Delivery Officer Opens in new window</a> (docx, 36kB)

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

Training Delivery Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is a Head of Service role which reports to the Director of Resources. </p><p>The postholder will be responsible for the strategic management, leadership and operational delivery of estates and facilities services for the Senedd and will be a member of the Leadership team.</p><p>This is an important, demanding and complex role with responsibility for a wide range of functions and a significant budget to support the running of the Senedd and for leading transformational projects ,as well as the Senedd’s Estate and Carbon Neutral strategies.</p><p>The role requires the application of specialist knowledge and expertise and a pragmatic approach to ensure the effective stewardship of the Senedd estate, compliance with statutory and safety requirements, environmental sustainability and adapting and evolving the estate for the 7th Senedd and beyond. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key tasks:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the strategic and operational management and continuous improvement of the estates and facilities functions for the Senedd to ensure effective asset management of the Cardiff Bay estate.</li><li>Provide effective leadership to EFM service managers and staff to ensure clear direction and consistent delivery.</li><li>Lead a complex and diverse range of in-house and contracted-out functions as an intelligent client including FM and maintenance, catering, cleaning, professional services and works and project management to ensure statutory compliance, best practice and the delivery of cost effective facilities services for all building occupants.</li><li>Lead, motivate and develop the team to provide outstanding operational and customer focussed services to all customers.</li><li>Ensuring effective management of the EFM forward work plan to secure investment and funding for lifecycle and asset projects.</li><li>Strategic leadership and delivery of the carbon, energy and environmental performance of the Senedd estate to meet the goals and targets of the 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy.</li><li>Play a lead role in developing and delivering the Commission’s Bay 32 major project and an ‘insourcing’ review of future operational service delivery models.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><h4>Job Specific criteria:</h4><ol><li>Demonstrable senior experience of delivering and managing estates and facilities management services, including procurement and management of contractors.</li><li>Proven experience of developing and delivering estate, workplace and sustainability strategies.</li><li>Proven experience of building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and producing authoritative specialist advice and briefing on estates and facilities issues.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of leading and delivering strategic and complex estates projects.</li><li>Senior qualification or substantial experience of estate and facilities management.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £77,018, Welsh Parliament contributes £22,312 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><h4>Details of the Selection Process:</h4><p>Candidates are required to complete an application form through our recruitment portal addressing the job specific and desirable criteria.</p><h4>Closing Date for applications:</h4><p>29 January 2026</p><p>Your application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date.</p><p>You will be updated on your progress via the email address you first register with. Please check your Junk Mail and Spam folders to make sure you don’t miss any future correspondence.</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.<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 : Recruitment team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jobs@senedd.wales" target="_blank">jobs@senedd.wales</a></li><li>Telephone : 03002007588</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jobs@senedd.wales" target="_blank">jobs@senedd.wales</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://senedd.wales/commission/work-for-the-senedd-commission/" target="_blank">https://senedd.wales/commission/work-for-the-senedd-commission/</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NTQmdmVyaWZ5PTVmZWYxYWVhNDMzYTk1ZDhiMDA4MDM0NWQwNDkyNWVkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTI3LTc0ODA4MGYwMjk4OWJlYmRhMTVkZWQ2MWZlYTRhMDQ3NGY0MGY3M2E=" target="_blank">SC-049-25_Job Description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 718kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NTUmdmVyaWZ5PTI4NDEzNjNkMjRiNjgxYzUxNTkxMTJlYWQwNjI3Y2MyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTI3LTc0ODA4MGYwMjk4OWJlYmRhMTVkZWQ2MWZlYTRhMDQ3NGY0MGY3M2E=" target="_blank">Quick Application Guidance Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 78kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NTYmdmVyaWZ5PWRhNmRjMjg2MWU3MjQzMDRlZmZhOGNhYzQ1NjAwM2Y1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTI3LTc0ODA4MGYwMjk4OWJlYmRhMTVkZWQ2MWZlYTRhMDQ3NGY0MGY3M2E=" target="_blank">SC-049-25_Disgrifiad Swydd Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 741kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NTcmdmVyaWZ5PTk3YWMyOWM2NGMyZjFmMGYzMWQ5N2Q2ZmYyNmRkZmQ4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTI3LTc0ODA4MGYwMjk4OWJlYmRhMTVkZWQ2MWZlYTRhMDQ3NGY0MGY3M2E=" target="_blank">Canllaw cyflym ar Wneud Cais Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 79kB)

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