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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As part of the Scientific Analysis Group within the UKHO, the Geodesy team ensure that the UKHO’s navigational products are accurately positioned. The team provide geodetic expertise and support across the production flowline, from receipt of data to providing final checks before delivery. The team provides technical advice and support across MoD, other Government departments and the maritime community. </p><p>The purpose of this role, in conjunction with the Geodesy, Remote Sensing and Tides Team Manager, Principal Technical Specialists and other aligned Technical Leads, is to deliver innovation, change and technical solutions to the team’s problems and emerging business requirements.</p><p>Lead Geospatial Specialists are responsible for providing high level technical input and leadership; leading the team through change initiatives, finding and implementing technical solutions to problems experienced within the Team/Group, and ensuring the direction of the team is aligned to wider business direction and priorities.</p><p><strong>Hybrid working</strong></p><p>There will be opportunities to work in a hybrid way, depending on individual needs and the needs of the team – this will be agreed in discussion with the Team Manager. In order to undertake the role effectively, this is likely to mean being able to attend the office in Taunton 1 to 2 days a week as a minimum – or more often as required to support the team or project activity.</p><p><br><br></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Geospatial data capture and modelling/ Geospatial data manipulation </strong></p><ul><li>As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Geodetic and PNT (Position, Navigation &amp; Timing) data processing, databasing, and archiving, drive the continuous improvement of UKHO's geodetic procedures, with reference to relevant IHO standards.</li><li>Manage and coordinate the technical component of GNSS risk and impact on geodetic and PNT data collection.</li></ul><p><strong>Geospatial data management </strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical advice to Data Stewards with regards to geodetic data – including guidance on developing data strategy, supporting data management, and adapting to future industry needs. </li></ul><p><strong>Geospatial data standards and quality </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and oversee the processes which provide the analysis and processing of incoming complex geodetic datasets within agreed timeframes and schedules. The writing of verification reports and the promulgation of verified data to the other systems that require it. </li></ul><p><strong>Geospatial software and systems </strong></p><ul><li>Build/maintain relationships with equipment/software manufacturers and survey contractors in order to consult on the best formats, systems, and practices. Ensure use of geodetic data and technology aligns with current best available practice throughout UKHO systems and processes.</li><li>As PNT SME, keep up to date with emerging risks around weaknesses in GNSS and the impact on UKHO products and services, engaging with UKHO internal stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Capability Building </strong></p><ul><li>Role model the behaviours and sharing of expertise expected of a Lead Specialist and provide ongoing technical mentoring for those developing along the technical pathway.</li><li>Advise on best practise for survey collection for Hydrographic Programmes, Defence Hydrographic Programmes and Royal Navy survey teams.</li><li>Deliver or advise on the delivery of specialist geodetic training for UKHO staff, at all levels and provide training to overseas organisations to support External Engagement objectives, when required.</li><li>Act as the UKHO representative as an influential member of multiple working groups, including those with influence on Government policy, for Geodesy &amp; Position, Navigation and Timing such as the Maritime Interference Group, Royal Institute of Navigation PNT Working Group and the UK PNT Office Community of Practice.</li><li>Build / maintain close working relationships with relevant external stakeholders and Government bodies such as DSIT, Ordnance Survey, Royal Institute of Navigation and the UK National PNT Office. Ensure the UKHO and the mariner is considered in future best practice.</li></ul><p><strong>Geospatial Strategy and Architecture </strong></p><ul><li>Lead or provide consultancy for technical projects/change initiatives relating to Geodesy and Position, Navigation &amp; Timing and adjacent activity. Advise on appropriate developing technologies to be embedded in UKHO. The postholder will be expected to bring new/novel perspectives based on their own research and engagement with Industry.</li><li>Provide expert advice to UKHO initiatives and projects to ensure that geodetic and PNT is handled adequately within them.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>This specialist technical leadership role demands a high level of technical expertise, currency and credibility. For the Geodesy and PNT domain, we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate expertise with geodetic and PNT processing systems, and application of these systems to processing hydrographic data, along with sound technical knowledge of the team’s processes, the end products produced, including the ability to identify inaccuracies in GNSS data and more broadly identify risk in PNT systems. </li><li>You will be committed to identifying and delivering change activities which lead to team efficiency, accuracy, and high-quality products and services to the customer.</li><li>You will have demonstrable experience in communicating and influencing with a wide variety of audiences and they will need to help lead through change.</li><li>As a technical coach and mentor, you will need to be capable of developing colleagues, enabling them to broaden their technical knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £48,746, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £14,121 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>At the UK Hydrographic Office, it's very important to us that our people feel valued. </p><p>We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more. </p><p>See our attached Candidate Information Pack for more details. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>When you click "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page, you will be required to attach your <strong>anonymised CV </strong>and give a supporting statement of 1000 words on the Experience criteria below. </p><p><strong>Timeline: </strong></p><ul><li>Advert Closes for applications: 02/02/2026</li><li>Shortlisting: Week commencing: 09/02/2026</li><li>Interviews: Week commencing: 23/02/2026</li></ul><p>We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. </p><p><strong>Sift/Shortlist Criteria:</strong></p><p>All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria - assessed by both your anonymised CV and personal statement.</p><p>Experience:<strong></strong></p><ul><li>This specialist technical leadership role demands a high level of technical expertise, currency and credibility. For the Geodesy and PNT domain, we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate expertise with geodetic and PNT processing systems, and application of these systems to processing hydrographic data, along with sound technical knowledge of the team’s processes, the end products produced, including the ability to identify inaccuracies in GNSS data and more broadly identify risk in PNT systems. </li><li>You will be committed to identifying and delivering change activities which lead to team efficiency, accuracy, and high-quality products and services to the customer.</li><li>You will have demonstrable experience in communicating and influencing with a wide variety of audiences and they will need to help lead through change.</li><li>As a technical coach and mentor, you will need to be capable of developing colleagues, enabling them to broaden their technical knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Criteria:</strong></p><p>You will be interviewed against the following criteria: </p><p>Experience:-</p><ul><li>Technical knowledge and experience in relation to the role (partly assessed by a presentation)</li></ul><p>Civil Service Behaviours (SEO Level)</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing (partly assessed by a presentation)</li></ul><p>See here for further information: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours#grade-7-and-grade-6-or-equivalent" target="_blank">Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours</a></p><p>Process: </p><ul><li>Single Stage Interview via MS TEAMS. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information) </li><li>Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approximately 45 minutes. If selected for interview, you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation as noted above. The title of the presentation will be provided in your Invitation to Interview.</li></ul><p><strong>Onboarding Checks:</strong></p><p>SC – Reserved</p><p>This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years.</p><p><strong>Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.</strong></p><p>Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Department’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment based on merit, open and fair competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a> If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can further contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk or view more details at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br><br>

UK Hydrographic Office

Lead Geospatial Specialist - Geodesy and PNT

Department for Transport

AI Delivery and Oversight Lead

Intellectual Property Office

Agile Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are looking for a Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist to join RSH in a new, organisation-wide role. You will be our only dedicated procurement and supplier management specialist, combining hands-on delivery with practical advice and strong working relationships across the business.<br><br>At RSH you’ll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives, regulating a sector that houses over four million people across England.<h4>Job description</h4>As the Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist you will sit in the Finance team and provide practical, proportionate procurement support across RSH. You will be the central point of contract for procurement and supplier management, helping teams shape requirements, choose the right route to market and undertake procurements. <br><br>You will also work with contract owners to track supplier performance and develop key relationships, ensuring that services meet expectations.<h4>Person specification</h4><p>As the successful candidate, you will bring strong procurement and supplier management experience gained within a public sector environment. You will understand procurement rules and be able to apply them in a practical way.<br><br>This is a role for someone who enjoys being hands-on. You will be comfortable running procurements end to end, keeping records and helping colleagues make good decisions. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues including legal, data protection and project management. <br><br>You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, with excellent attention to detail and will have a good understanding of supplier management including managing contracts and relationships.</p><p>We welcome applications for part-time working, with a minimum of 21 hours per week.<br><br>If you would like an informal conversation with the hiring manager please contact <a href="mailto:careers@rsh.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@rsh.gov.uk</a> to arrange a call.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £54,888, Regulator of Social Housing contributes £15,901 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Why work at RSH?</strong><br>At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.<br><br>Our staff survey results consistently show that our staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is our flexible and hybrid working, along with our family friendly policies that support work-life balance. <br><br>We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits. Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our <a href="https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/v2/working-for-us" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Location</strong><br>We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working, as well as offering a range of flexible working arrangements. Most colleagues work predominantly remotely.<br><br>This role can be based out of RSH’s offices in Manchester or Leeds. Our Manchester office will be relocating during 2026, however will remain within the city centre. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Salary</strong><br>At RSH, we offer a competitive salary along with a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our <a href="https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/v2/working-for-us" target="_blank">website</a>.<br><br>The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award.</p><p><strong>Things you need to know</strong><br><strong>Application process </strong><br>For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.<br><br>To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your experience. We will also ask you to provide a supporting statement or to answer specific role related questions, detailing how you meet the criteria of the role, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on our <a href="https://careers.regulatorofsocialhousing.org.uk/" target="_blank">website.</a><br><br>Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship and must also meet the requirements outlined in the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Please see our<a href="https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/v2/how-to-apply%20" target="_blank"> website</a> for more information. </p><p><strong>Commitment to equality and diversity</strong><br>Our anonymous shortlisting process helps to ensure fair and consistent recruitment decisions, based solely on skills and experience. <br><br>We are a Disability Confident Employer and shortlist those who best meet the minimum criteria as part of our commitment. <br><br>We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected and has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities and life experiences, recognising that varied perspectives enrich our organisation.</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><strong>Interviews</strong><br>Interviews are expected to take place<strong> w/c 9th February </strong>and will be held via Microsoft Teams. We expect this to be a one stage interview process.<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:careers@rsh.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@rsh.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@rsh.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@rsh.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@rsh.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@rsh.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=84" target="_blank">https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=84</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5MDQmdmVyaWZ5PTYxYTI0MzJlZTlkMGM5MjY2ZWVkNTFkOTliYTMyMmZi" target="_blank">Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 153kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5MDUmdmVyaWZ5PWVhNjg4ZjgwNjZiZjAwNGE5MTZiMzI3MDRkNGE1Y2Yy" target="_blank">Working at RSH Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1401kB)

Regulator of Social Housing

Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for an exceptional <strong>Programme Manager Level 3</strong> to help us make a difference to our planet through the delivery of world leading supercomputing services. </p><p>As our Programme Manager Level 3, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. </p><p>Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. </p><p>Whilst this is a temporary position for 18 months, initially to manage the Met Office's Supercomputing Programme, there is potential for it to be extended or develop into a permanent position and/or to work on other programmes in the future. </p><p><strong>World changing work </strong></p><p>From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. </p><ul><li>We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact</li><li>We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better</li><li>We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making</li><li>We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater</li><li>We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Your world of expertise </strong></p><p>You will focus on managing the Met Office's Supercomputing Programme, a £1.2bn UK Government Major Project, delivering next-generation supercomputing as a managed service alongside its strategic partner Microsoft.</p><p>This is a 13-year endeavour, the programme now being part way through its lifetime, and at a critical juncture closing off delivery of its first phase in parallel entering the next phase which will sustain ever improving capabilities through and beyond 2030.</p><p>The programme is delivering the first of its kind Cloud based enterprise supercomputing in combination with strategic investments to ensure we are exploiting the technology to enhance our scientific research and innovation and ultimately delivering improved products and services for our UK and overseas customers and users.</p><p>These capabilities are also increasingly critical to the Met Office’s strategic objective to accelerate adoption of Artificial Intelligence ultimately advancing our word leading weather and climate science.</p><p>Programme objectives include:</p><ul><li>Ensure the successful delivery of two generations of supercomputing capabilities and associated services consistent with the outsourced managed services agreement with Microsoft.</li><li>Ensure all internal and third-party dependent and enabling capability changes are delivered as needed and are effectively enabling the delivery of the outsourced supercomputing services.</li><li>Ensure the interfaces and interdependencies between these core responsibilities and the wider strategic change activities across the organisation are known and being managed effectively.</li><li>Ensure the changes are effectively implemented into the existing operational capabilities and the organisational services and business continuity capabilities are maintained or enhanced through the relevant transition stages.</li><li>Ensure all third parties are effectively delivering to the organisational strategic plan and are can reasonably adapt to changing Government and organisational challenges.</li><li>Ensure the investment returns are optimised and where needed the delivery is adjusted to support the same outcomes. </li></ul><p><strong>Your key duties: </strong></p><p>The Programme Manager (Level 3) role is part of the Project Delivery Capability Framework. Full details of which can be found in the government <a href="https://projectdelivery.gov.uk/pdcf/programme-manager-g6/" target="_blank">PDCF Framework</a>, with key areas of focus being: Leadership, Business case, Communications &amp; Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Benefits Realisation, Programme Performance &amp; Controls, Dependency Management and Business Change.</p><p>The role involves working externally with stakeholders such as contractors, project partners, as well as internally coordinating the work delivered through several teams across the Met Office. Given the nature of the programme scope, the role involves significant supplier management focus alongside close engagement with commercial contract experts.</p><p>The role may require some travel within the UK.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for you if you have a programme delivery background and interest in managing a high-profile critical programme for the Met Office that sits within the Government Major Project Portfolio, to deliver and evolve the Met Office’s supercomputing landscape <a href="https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2025/better-forecasts-ahead-as-met-office-transitions-to-a-supercomputer-in-azure-cloud" target="_blank">https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2025/better-forecasts-ahead-as-met-office-transitions-to-a-supercomputer-in-azure-cloud</a>.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria, skills and experience: </strong></p><ol><li>Qualifications and Experience: An experienced Programme Manager, with relevant certifications or equivalent experience, able to demonstrate a track record of successfully managing and delivering programmes in high-complexity environments (characterised as having a high degree of risk, significant uncertainty, politically sensitive, technically complex, or with a large number of stakeholders). (We’re experts by nature)</li><li>People and Strategic Leadership: Proven people leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to lead, motivate and empower multi-disciplinary and diverse teams to deliver beneficial programme outcomes and have the capacity to understand the wider context and strategic goals of the programme, drawing upon extensive experience to resolve issues, manage dependencies and balance objectives as priorities change. (We live and breathe it)</li><li>Supplier Management: Well established supplier management skills, ideally including Cloud hyperscalers or large international organisations. This will need to be complimented with demonstratable experience in contract management, supply negotiation or service management.</li><li>Relationship Management: Ability to proactively manage challenging stakeholder relationships; anticipating and de‑escalating conflict, negotiating balanced outcomes and sustaining delivery momentum under pressure and volatility.</li><li>Influence: Proven ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders who are typically part of existing contractual and reporting arrangements, as well as multi-disciplinary teams, working to ensure engagement and delivery of results.</li><li>Communication and Collaboration: Demonstrable ability to build and maintain relationships, unblock barriers and demonstrate the professional credibility required to work collaboratively across programme and organisational boundaries. Clear, confident and compelling communicator (oral, verbal, written, listening and presentation) able to tailor messaging to different audiences. (We’re better together)</li><li>Business Change: Demonstrable experience in proactively preparing people, teams and organisations for the impact of change, to successfully transition to the future state required by your programme/project to maximise realisation of benefits. (We keep evolving)</li></ol><p><strong>Desirable Criteria: </strong></p><p>We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but we’re also keen to discover if you have: </p><ol><li>A solid working understanding of Cloud and/or Supercomputing capabilities and/or experience of working with any of the leading Cloud suppliers or delivering complex outsourced managed services.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £66,953, Met Office contributes £19,396 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Why join us </strong></p><p>Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.</p><p>As our Programme Manager Level 3, your total reward package will be up to £92,816 annually, which includes: </p><ul><li>£66,953 base pay</li><li>An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire in no more than 300 words per criteria. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills to show both breadth and specific examples. </p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>03/02/2026 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 18/02/2026. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. </p><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit <a href="https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/join-us/our-approach-recruitment" target="_blank">our approach to recruitment</a>.</p><p><strong>How we can help </strong></p><p>If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. </p><p>We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. </p><p>We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact us at: <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Met Office

Programme Manager Level 3

<h4>Job summary</h4>This post reports to the Senior Commercial Manager and has line management of 2 Executive Officer and 2 Team Support staff. The role will lead on all retail matters within Cadw, developing an improved and more profitable offer to ensure the goods and services Cadw provides are commercially viable and all systems are compliant and efficient.<h4>Job description</h4><p>The post holder will oversee the team in the operation of retail across all sites, including all sales analysis, logistics of stock control and financial reports and will devise and implement a Retail Strategy for Cadw.</p><p>This role will take responsibility for growing retail income for Cadw by at least 5% year on year in line with Departmental targets. The post will also play an integral part in the management of the EPoS system introduced in 2021. A strong working knowledge and experience of retail in the heritage sector would be an advantage to reflect the diverse needs of multiple sites.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Managing the development and procurement of goods for resale at Cadw’s 19 staffed sites.</li><li>Monitoring £1.3m budget spend and issuing spend forecasts, with the target to generate minimum £2.5 million retail income per year.</li><li>Managing and delivering new income generating activities such as pop-up shops, new ranges e.g. Christmas range, online shop functionality, high end Cadw Collection range, vending machines and coffee machines.</li><li>Meeting with suppliers, reviewing ranges, terms, developing new products and responding to product trends.</li><li>Attending circa 5 UK trade shows per year to keep up with trends and ensure Cadw retail offer responds to customer needs.</li><li>Devising and managing a new online shop offer and assessing systems and processes to maximise income.</li><li>Overseeing visual merchandising guides to ensure all outlets are presented with consistency and quality, developing systems to monitor and improve.</li><li>Undertaking Welsh Government procurement exercises, write tenders and manage supplier contracts to ensure they meet desired outcomes.</li><li>Managing and prioritising team workload – daily/weekly as required for team of up to 6 staff.</li><li>Contributing to specific project boards, ongoing review and improvement of current EPoS system functions and implementation of Retail Strategy.</li><li>Producing management reports for Senior Executive Team and Board, analysing data for accurate planning and attending meetings (Inter-branch, Branch, Comms &amp; PR).</li><li>Regular liaison with Cadw’s sites and peer organisations so significant experience is required of working in retail across multiple sites, ideally with experience of the heritage sector and Welsh Government processes would be an advantage.</li><li>Sound commercial awareness and knowledge of financial and business practices is necessary e.g. reporting on RoI, regular monitoring and adapting of plans to ensure income targets are reached, understanding of EPoS systems.</li><li>Lead on the new Cadw Collection range and well as any new Cadw ranges.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £37,111, Welsh Government contributes £10,751 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, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>CV</strong></p><p>Candidates are asked to submit a CV in order to provide evidence of experience of working in retail management across multiple sites and responsibility for generating over £2m retail income per year. </p><h4>The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)</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">AI candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection Process and Stages</h4><br><p>Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.</p><p>The selection process and stages are:</p>Number of Stages:2 stage processStage 1Application FormStage 2Interview<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 : <a href="mailto:cadw.hr@gov.wales" target="_blank">cadw.hr@gov.wales</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:cadw.hr@gov.wales" target="_blank">cadw.hr@gov.wales</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sharedservicehelpdesk@gov.wales" target="_blank">sharedservicehelpdesk@gov.wales</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Recruitment principles and complaints<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Please see the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles on the Commission's website.<br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and wish to make a complaint please email <a href="mailto:complaints@gov.wales" target="_blank">complaints@gov.wales</a>. Please ensure that you refer to the vacancy reference number.<br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Welsh Government, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br>

Welsh Government

3412 - Retail Manager - Full time or job share

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year. </p><p>RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons. </p><p>In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Ministry of Defence and across the wider Civil Service.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Diving Safety Officer is responsible for the effective management and continuous improvement of the Diving Safety and Environmental Management System (DSEMS) and the Safe Diving Process at HMNB Clyde. The role ensures compliance with statutory regulations, MOD policy, and industry best practice to maintain the highest standards of diving safety and environmental protection.</p><p>Accountable to the KHM, the Diving Safety Officer provides Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) expertise to the NBC Clyde organisation, delivering assurance, governance, and technical leadership across all diving activities. This includes oversight of risk management, operational readiness, incident investigation, and stakeholder engagement to safeguard personnel, assets, and the marine environment within the Dockyard Port of Clyde.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Qualifications:</strong></p><p>HSE Diver – HSE Standard of competence for diving at work</p><p>NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Safety</p><p><strong>Essential Skill:</strong></p><p>Experience as a Diving Supervisor</p><p><strong>Desirable Qualification:</strong></p><p>Diving System Auditor</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Safety<br>HSE Diver – HSE Standard of competence for diving at work<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 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>As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:</p><ul><li>25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service</li><li><a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">A very competitive pension scheme</a></li><li>Personal &amp; professional development</li><li>Alternative &amp; Hybrid working patterns for many roles</li><li>Access to a confidential, professional Employee Assistance support service</li><li>Discount schemes</li><li>Bicycle / season ticket loans</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave</li><li>Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year</li><li>On-site Facilities (gymnasium, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)</li><li>Free Car Parking</li><li>Assisted Travel Scheme</li></ul><p> Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.</p><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses. </p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. </p><p>Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. </p><p>Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>. </p><p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. </p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">MOD Privacy Policy Notice</a> sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. </p><p>Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 Words) </p><p>At sift, you will be assessed against<strong> your CV and Statement of suitability</strong> and the following:</p><ul><li>Seeing The Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><p>At interview, you will be assessed against the following: </p><ul><li>Seeing The Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.</p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The minimum level of security needed for Navy Command staff is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">Security Check. </a></p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> . </p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. </p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. </p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. </p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>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 : Nicholas Groves</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:nick.groves101@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">nick.groves101@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5MDgmdmVyaWZ5PTc4ZjgwOTMzMDBiZjhkYjlmOGM5NThkNTdjMmYzNjg3" target="_blank">20250110- CS Applicant Pack Booklet - O (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1607kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5MDkmdmVyaWZ5PWMzOGYxZWNkNjI2YTg1ZWY0MDRiNTYzYjcyOWQyYWE2" target="_blank">Navy Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2922kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5MTAmdmVyaWZ5PTdkZGU4Yjg1OTNjOTQ0MDMyMzU4N2E5MzAxYzI0M2Nk" target="_blank">Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5MTEmdmVyaWZ5PTE0OWVkNWQ5ZGQyMDBhMWJjNTIxYzdiMTFkZmY3ODVl" target="_blank">MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)

Ministry of Defence

Navy Command - Diving Safety Officer HMNB Clyde

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. </p><p>UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.</p><p>The post holder will act as a Health Care Scientific Support Worker (HSSW) to provide technical and clerical support to the scientific services to patients and customers as an aid to clinical diagnosis. You will be expected to rotate through various managed units within Infection Sciences and will work as part of the laboratory team to provide a high level of microbiological analysis in order to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The postholder will:</p><ul><li>Be responsible for the efficient processing of specimens and performing additional laboratory duties to ensure the efficient day to day performance of an area of the laboratory, under the supervision of Biomedical Scientist (BMS) staff.</li><li>Undertake special Internal Quality Assurance duties, as appropriate and consistent with grade.</li><li>Undertake inputting of data, filing, answering the telephone, reception work and perform other additional clerical and office duties appropriate to grade</li><li>Be expected to assist in any UKHSA co-ordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g. a major disease outbreak, e.g. SARS or ‘Swine flu’.</li><li>Participate in the current weekend and Public Holiday working arrangements on a rotational basis.</li></ul><p>Under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist:</p><ul><li>Receive, sort, unpack, label and process specimens in the laboratory.</li><li>Understand the use of the laboratory information system (LIMS) and undertake data entry e.g. for samples received and referred.</li><li>Electronically request and receive tests and look up results etc.</li><li>Solve minor problems with mislabelled or mislaid samples and to generate worksheets.</li><li>Collect and transfer laboratory consumables and samples to and from delivery points, storage areas and workstations.</li><li>Accurately prepare samples for analysis.</li><li>Assist with the setting up of automated and semi-automated tests. </li><li>Follow various technical procedures e.g. Preparation of specimens Serological and Molecular techniques.</li><li>Maintain a high standard of competence in the performance of all tests appropriate to grade and investigations carried out in that area, following appropriate training.</li><li>Perform technical work under the supervision of a BMS.</li><li>Ensure important or unusual results are drawn to the attention of senior staff and to report complaints or anomalies as soon as possible.</li><li>Use equipment in a safe and responsible manner.</li><li>Perform general laboratory duties e.g. checking and cleaning instruments/equipment, recording temperatures, preparing reagents and assistance with stock control.</li><li>Perform general clerical duties e.g. photocopying, filing, telephone answering, dealing with queries from clients, customers and other NHS staff and to undertake data entry.</li><li>Assist in the training of other HSSW staff. </li><li>Rotate through all relevant sections of the department as directed.</li><li>Respond to changes in laboratory protocols as directed.</li><li>Work in a conscientious and responsible manner ensuring care and accuracy.</li><li>Cover the duties of other HSSW staff in their absence where possible.</li><li>Receive goods and supplies into the laboratory. </li><li>Help prepare and dispatch items/samples for referral, transport and posting.</li><li>Issue specimen collection kits, containers and reagents to appropriate areas.</li><li>Undertake sterilisation and disposal of laboratory waste including collection of discard and waste material, transfer of laboratory waste to designated collection/disposal areas.</li><li>Undertake any reasonable task delegated by a senior member of staff.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><ul><li>GCSE in Maths and English and Sciences or equivalent experience in a lab based environment.</li><li>Good written and verbal English.</li><li>Educated to NVQ 2 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.</li><li>Basic knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices.</li><li>Previous experience of using computerised data systems. And working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.</li><li>Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Problem solving skills.</li><li>Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.</li><li>An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Interest in Science and Technology</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,651, UK Health Security Agency contributes £7,431 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><p>This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. </p><p>Stage 1: Application &amp; Sift</p><p>You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 10 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: </p><ul><li>Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) </li><li>1250 word supporting statement. </li></ul><p>This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. <br><br>You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. </p><p>Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1250 words. We will not consider any words over 1250 words. </p><p>Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may longlist into 3 piles of: </p><ul><li>Meets all essential criteria </li><li>Meets some essential criteria </li><li>Meets no essential criteria </li></ul><p>If used, the pile ‘Meets all essential criteria’ will proceed to shortlisting.</p><p>Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:</p><ul><li>GCSE in Maths and English and Sciences or equivalent experience in a lab based environment.</li></ul><p>Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates. </p><p>If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview &amp; assessment. </p><p>Feedback will not be provided at this stage. </p><p>Stage 2: Interview</p><p>You will be invited to a single face to face interview. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. </p><p>Knowledge, experience, skills &amp; abilities will be tested at interview </p><p>Interviews dates to be confirmed. </p><p>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. </p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>This role is being offered as office/lab based at our site in Southmead Hospital, Bristol. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.</p><p><strong>Security Clearance Level Requirement</strong></p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check.</p><p>You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.</p><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><p>External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). <br><br><strong>Salary Information</strong></p><p>If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.</p><p><strong>Future location</strong></p><p>UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection" target="_blank">Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK</a>. The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs. You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><strong>International Police check</strong></p><p>If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.</p><p><strong>Internal Fraud Check</strong></p><p>If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant’s personal details – name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub, and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for external candidates to the Civil Service.</p><p><strong>Careers website</strong></p><p>Please visit our careers site for more information: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ukhsa-hub/" target="_blank">UKHSA Hub , Civil Service Careers</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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>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 : Timor Miakhel</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:timor.miakhel@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">timor.miakhel@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: <a href="mailto:Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here.<br><br><a href="http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/7717377" target="_blank">http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/7717377</a>

UK Health Security Agency

Healthcare Scientific Support Worker

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.</strong></p><p>Our Administrative Officers play a critical role, <a href></a>providing excellent administrative support and customer service to court users, judiciary and management.</p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p><a href></a>HM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) <a href></a>is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our court 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>Your role </strong></p><p>Civil Admin Officers assist with the creation and management of County Court claims which involves accounting for Court fees, dealing with correspondence from Court users, as well as liaising with Judges <a href></a>regarding the listing and hearing of cases.</p><p>You will deal with enquiries from service users via post, email, telephone and face to face. Types of claim we deal with: Possessions, Road Traffic Accidents, Insolvency, credit card debt, loan debt and hire purchase debt.</p><p>You will be assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or <a href></a>provide support to other functions within HMCTS.</p><p><strong>Your skills and experience </strong></p><p>With a friendly and approachable manner, you’ll have excellent attention to detail and good written and verbal communication skills. You have a desire to deliver proactive and effective support to customers by phone and email. You’ll be skilled in organising your time, prioritising efficiently, able to multi-task and adapt to using various software packages. You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment and helping court users navigate the justice system.</p><p>Please refer to the job description attachment for more information.</p><p><strong>Lead Criterion</strong>: Statement of Suitability. A sift based on the statement of suitability only, may be held if a large number of applications are received. </p><p><strong>Further details:</strong></p><p>These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public.</p><p>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 <a href></a>in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.</p><p>Applications for part-time working would be considered however due to the nature of the role the minimum hours would be 32 hours per week over 5 days.</p><p><strong>Skilled Worker Visa</strong></p><p><strong>From 22 July 2025, the Government increased the salary threshold and skills level for Skilled Worker visas. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship in accordance with the current immigration rules if you looking to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa for the first time.</strong></p><p><strong>The Department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously since before 22 July 2025. 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.</strong></p><p><strong>If you are applying for this role and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship (or the transitional provisions), 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.</strong></p><p><strong>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></strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong>These posts will be based at Nottingham County and Family Court, 60 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EJ.</p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><p>Using your CV as a reference, please provide a summary of the key responsibilities from your previous experience that is most relevant to the Admin Officer position. Begin with your most recent experience and work backwards. For each position, include the job title, duration of employment, and a concise overview of your main duties. (Maximum 250 words). <br><br>This section is intended to help us understand where and how you gained experience in: Customer service, administration, IT systems and applying attention to detail in your work</p><p>Please avoid repeating content from your Statement of Suitability. That section should focus on what you can do, supported by specific examples. This question, by contrast, is about what you’ve done and the context in which your experience was gained.</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>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Please see Job Description</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,582, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £7,411 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 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/13797?entityId=13797" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13797?entityId=13797</a>

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

Administrative Officer - Nottingham (Ref: 13797)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.</strong></p><p>Our Administration Officers (AO) play a critical role, providing excellent telephony and administrative support to court users, judiciary, mediators and management.</p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>HM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice and is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our Court 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>Your role </strong></p><p>The CTSCs deliver their services through several Jurisdictions known as service lines and additional services which provide further support in terms of troubleshooting, system management and more to internal and external users.</p><p>You will need to learn and become proficient in the use of specific platforms and applications created exclusively for the use of HM Courts and Tribunals by confidently navigating around several interfaces including Developer Tools; and Microsoft applications including but not limited to Outlook and Excel.</p><p>Working in a small team you will be supported by a Team Leader and, alongside our in-depth training programme, will have access to our knowledge hub to assist in your role. However, this is an environment where you must be alert and agile, keeping yourself updated with internal notices which may not have had time to be published in the hub. Miniscule differences in an image and the term used in an email can have a massive impact on what you need to locate in the knowledge hub and especially on the end users.</p><p>Your work will rely on clear written communication to assist in responding to emails from legal professionals, the wider public, and internal users. You will need to treat complex and sensitive matters in an appropriately professional and assertive manner.</p><p>This is a fast-paced position that requires attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and deal with each customer as an individual whilst managing your time effectively as someone who can work independently. You will need to be resilient, keen to learn, and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies, as we are constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver justice.</p><p><strong>Your skills and experience </strong></p><ul><li> Strong customer service skills with the confidence to support our customers via the telephone, webchat and email </li><li> Experience of working in an administrative role in a customer focussed environment </li><li> Proficient with IT and Microsoft Software packages </li><li> Excellent communication and organisational skills </li><li> Exceptional attention to detail </li></ul><p><strong>Further details</strong></p><p>These operational roles require successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Non-contractual hybrid working may be available and arrangements will be determined by the business. This will only available when it has been established that delivering the service from home can be done effectively.We cannot facilitate requests for a particular work from home/working in the office schedule.</p><p>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>There will be no requirement for Saturday or Bank Holiday working, and overtime will not be available.</p><p><strong>Training</strong></p><p>There is a 1-week induction that is full time but can be worked from home, following this a full-time training academy will commence, the length of which will depend on individual progression. Requests for part-time training will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will only be approved if we can establish that we can ensure you will receive the full benefit of training and that all of the learning will be consolidated within that timeframe.</p><p><strong>Occasional travel to other courts</strong></p><p>For this post, occasional travel to other National Services sites may be required when needed.</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><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>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,582, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £7,411 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.<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/13823?entityId=13823" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13823?entityId=13823</a>

Admin Officer – User Account Management (UAM) – Loughborough (Ref: 13823)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Customer Accessibility, Vulnerability and Inclusion Lead </strong></p><p><strong>£65,000 per annum </strong></p><p><strong>Bedford </strong></p><p><strong>Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working </strong></p><p></p><p>Are you passionate about creating accessible and inclusive services that truly put customers first?</p><p>Join us as the Customer Accessibility, Vulnerability and Inclusion Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping how we support those who need us most. Reporting directly to the Head of Operational Improvement, you’ll lead our approach to customer inclusion, influence decision-making at every level, and drive positive change across the organisation. If you have deep expertise in accessibility and inclusion, thrive on collaboration, and want to make a real impact on customer outcomes, this is your opportunity to lead the way.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>The Customer Accessibility, Vulnerability and Inclusion Lead , will report directly to Head of Operational Improvement. In this role, you will be responsible for:</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Collaborate with the Head of Operational Improvement and other key stakeholders to develop a strategic roadmap for accessible and inclusive customer services.</li><li>Lead the organisation's approach to customer inclusion, ensuring that the needs of the most vulnerable are prioritized in decision-making processes across the organisation.</li><li>Provide expert guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including the Executive Committee, integrating customer inclusion principles into strategies, policies, processes, and operational plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.</li><li>Lead the Accessibility Improvement Group, assessing progress towards service accessibility, recommending initiatives for prioritisation, and reporting on outcomes.</li><li>Continuously gather data to ascertain the accessibility needs of customers, enhancing the transition between digital and non-digital services.</li><li>Foster an organisational culture focused on delivering the best possible service and outcomes for customers in vulnerable situations.</li><li>Ensure the integration of customer feedback and lived experiences in service design and development through effective consultation and research processes.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience. </strong></p><p></p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li> Deep understanding of relevant regulations (e.g., Equality Act 2010, s75 Northern Ireland Act) and current best practices for supporting accessibility and inclusion.</li><li> Proven experience in leading initiatives to embed accessibility and inclusion in service delivery.</li><li> Strong ability to build effective relationships and influence colleagues at all levels within the organisation.</li><li> Skilled in planning, managing, and delivering projects on schedule.</li><li> Ability to identify and implement improvements to enhance customer outcomes, collaborating with teams to develop solutions to operational challenges.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Inclusive Working Environment</strong><br>By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”</p><p>Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong><br>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</p><p><strong>Career Development</strong><br>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</p></li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> The Money and Pensions Service requires all candidates to have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.</p><p><strong>Step 1: Submit Your Application</strong></p><p>Open: 15th January 2026 , Deadline: 29th January 2026</p><p>Please submit your most up‑to‑date CV showcasing your skills and experience aligned with the requirements of this role.</p><p><strong>Step 2: Telephone Interview</strong></p><p>Between: 16th January 2026 – 30th January 2026</p><p>Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly, informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience and gain further insight into the role.</p><p><strong>Step 3: Final Stage Interview</strong></p><p>Week commencing: 09th February 2026</p><p>The interview will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. It will last approximately one hour and will include a 10-minute presentation followed by a series of competency-based questions.</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> MaPS01078</p><p><strong>Close Date:</strong> 29/01/26</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 : Sabreena</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sabreena.chowdhury@reed.com" target="_blank">sabreena.chowdhury@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sabreena.chowdhury@reed.com" target="_blank">sabreena.chowdhury@reed.com</a></li></ul>

The Money and Pensions Service

Customer Accessibility, Vulnerability and Inclusion Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p><p>The job holder will work as part of a team providing 24 hour cover at an Approved Premises (AP) including security and monitoring services. The job holder will undertake a full range of work with the offender whilst resident at the Approved Premises. This will include; providing support in contributing to the risk management and sentence plan objectives and reporting any significant changes relating to risk and/or re-offending to any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures to ensure that offenders resident at an AP and the fabric of it are kept safe and secure throughout their shift.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The job holder will assist in the well-being and supervision of residents, maintaining discipline, adherence to AP rules, licence conditions, sentence plan objectives specific to residency in the Approved Premises and court orders. In addition, will contribute to the management of residents’ risk. This post will involve substantial out of hours work, both waking night duty and weekend work. The post holder may be required to cover duties at other Approved Premises at times of staff absence.</p><p>In line with PS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.</p><p>The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties</strong></p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><p>• Contribute to effective team practice, communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of work practices and positive working environment.</p><p>• Effectively communicate key risk issues to colleagues at handover and throughout the shift. It will also, at times, require communicating with Offender Managers, Stand-by Manager and partner agencies e.g. Police, Health professionals and drug/alcohol services.</p><p>• Undertake regular inspections of the building, including cellars and grounds throughout the period of duty, recording any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitor CCTV equipment.</p><p>• Maintain an active presence in the AP at all times. Regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner. Contribute towards the protection of the residents through observation to ensure adherence to their risk management plans and general wellbeing.</p><p>• Actively engage with and monitor behaviour of high risk residents and motivate residents to ensure compliance. Challenge and manage appropriately abusive or aggressive behaviour.</p><p>• Contribute to the risk management plans of residents by observing and reporting any significant changes relating to risk and/or re-offending to any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures.</p><p>• Contribute to the sentence plan objectives of the residents through active engagement in purposeful activities as agreed by the AP Manager and Offender Manager.</p><p>• Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during curfew period. Confirm the presence and wellbeing of all residents overnight.</p><p>• Facilitate the function of the AP as a first/emergency point of contact out of hours.</p><p>• Through observation and/or engagement with residents, provide accurate information, analysis of situation and risk assessment to the Offender Manager and/or escalate to Out of Hours Manager, which may lead to enforcement and/or compliance with court orders, licences, AP rules.</p><p>• Support, create and maintain a safe working environment for staff, residents and visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Risk Assessments are followed reporting incidents to Manager.</p><p>• Undertake Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfews and room curfew checks in line with procedures.</p><p>• Undertake pre-arranged or initiate room searches based on concerns around risk.</p><p>• Pack up residents’ possessions as directed.</p><p>• Set up and /or deliver purposeful activities linked to residents’ sentence plan objectives as agreed by the Offender Manager and AP Manager.</p><p>• Supervise residents’ meals.</p><p>• Undertake effective induction of residents.</p><p>• Follow prescribed medication procedures including the issuing of medication to residents and both weekly and nightly audit of medication sheets.</p><p>• To carry out drug and alcohol tests in line with risk management plan which may include times when job holder believes that the resident maybe under the influence and therefore increase in risk.</p><p>• Undertake First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms.</p><p>• Maintain Approved Premises records and files as required, including data entry as necessary and contribute to the completion of incident reports.</p><p>• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.</p><p>• Deal with visitors and telephone calls, and monitor the work of visiting contractors in accordance with health and safety.</p><p>• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.</p><p>• To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.</p><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.</p><p>An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>• Working Together</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing</p><p>• Making Effective Decisions</p><p>• Developing Self and Others</p><p>• Delivering at Pace</p><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><p>• Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties.</p><p><strong>Technical requirements</strong></p><p>• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths), or equivalent qualification, or relevant work experience with the ability to evidence high level numeracy and literacy skills required to read, understand and interpret policies and the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• IT Skills: Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.</p><p>Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances</p><p>37</p><p>Additional payments are made for working unsocial hours.</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>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</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 and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13827?entityId=13827" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13827?entityId=13827</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Approved Premises Residential Worker - Ipswich - The Cottage AP (Ref: 13827)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><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 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>It is a unique position at the heart of justice which requires you to have high emotional resilience and be able to understand and be sensitive to many, sometimes difficult, cases and take a non-judgmental approach to our service users.</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>You’re a confident communicator; able to speak publicly, 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 and keen to learn, 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>Effective listening skills and the ability to multitask</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>Cardiff Crown Court is a busy 9 Court centre and lists for courts at Newport and Merthyr Tydfil. The court clerk team comprises of 20 plus clerks who all work closely together as a team to provide court cover and support across all three sites.</p><p>This is a court room-based role and therefore hybrid working cannot be accommodated.</p><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><strong>Skilled worker Visa</strong></p><p>From 22 July 2025, the Government increased the salary threshold and skills level for Skilled Worker visas. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship in accordance with the current immigration rules if you looking to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa for the first time.</p><p>The Department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously since before 22 July 2025. 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 do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship (or the transitional provisions), 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"><strong>You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Further details:</strong></p><p>These operational roles involve dealing with customers, which requires successful applicants to be in the office to provide HMCTS services to the public. The standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes applications for part-time work, flexible working, and job sharing, where this meets the requirements of the role and the needs of the business, and provided this is agreed before you are appointed. All part-time, flexible, and job-share applications will be considered in accordance with the Ministry of Justice’s Flexible Working policy.</p><p>New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum. </p><p>Base location - Cardiff Crown Court, The Law Courts, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3PG</p><p>For this post, occasional travel to Newport Crown Court, NP20 4PR and Merthyr Tydfil Combined Court Centre, CF47 8BH will be required for cover when needed.</p><p>This is a business-critical role requiring full time hours only.</p><p>For a full job description, please read the supporting document included below before applying</p><p>Welsh Version</p><p><strong>Yn Falch o Wasanaethu. Yn falch o gynnal cyfiawnder.</strong></p><p>Mae ein Clercod Llys y Goron yn hanfodol i sicrhau bod gwrandawiadau Llys y Goron yn rhedeg yn ddidrafferth. Mae ganddynt yr hyder i gyfathrebu’n effeithiol â’r Barnwr a phawb sy’n cymryd rhan yn yr achos ac yn meddu ar y sgiliau i gynhyrchu dogfennau llys yn gywir ac yn amserol. Mae ein rhaglen hyfforddiant i Glercod Llys y Goron yn darparu dull strwythuredig ond hyblyg i ddatblygu’r sgiliau sydd eu hangen i gyflawni’r rôl hanfodol hon. </p><p><strong>Amdanom ni</strong></p><p>Mae Gwasanaeth Llysoedd a Thribiwnlysoedd Ei Fawrhydi (GLlTEF) yn gyfrifol am weinyddu'r llysoedd a thribiwnlysoedd troseddol, sifil a theulu yng Nghymru a Lloegr. Mae ein rolau’n cefnogi defnyddwyr ein gwasanaethau a’n cydweithwyr o fewn GLlTEF, lle mae pobl a busnesau’n cyrchu cyfiawnder a allai newid bywydau. Rydym yn chwilio am unigolion sy’n ymrwymedig i ddarparu gwasanaeth cyhoeddus ac sydd am wneud gwahaniaeth ym mywydau pobl i sicrhau cyfiawnder. Os oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn datblygu gyrfa gyda phwrpas go iawn, ymgeisiwch. </p><p><strong>Amdanoch chi</strong></p><p>Rydych yn gyfathrebwr hyderus sy’n gallu siarad yn gyhoeddus, gyda’r hyder i gysylltu â’r Barnwr, yr Amddiffyniad, yr Erlyniad, y cyfryngau, aelodau’r cyhoedd a mwy, ynghylch materion cymhleth a sensitif mewn ffordd ddigynnwrf a phroffesiynol. </p><p>Byddwch yn chwaraewr tîm go iawn, gan weithio o fewn Tîm Cyfreithiol a gyda Barnwr, byddwch yn sicrhau bod yr holl Lysoedd Ynadon yn rhedeg yn ddidrafferth yn ddyddiol, yn gallu ymyrryd yn y Llys lle bo’r angen a gwneud y gorau o amser eistedd barnwyr. Gyda phrofiad mewn cynhyrchu dogfennaeth gywir a dan terfynau amser tynn, bydd eich gallu i ganolbwyntio yn allweddol wrth gymryd pledion, cynhyrchu gorchmynion llys a chofnodi canlyniadau gwrandawiadau yn gywir ac yn effeithlon. </p><p>Gan fod yn wydn ac yn awyddus i ddysgu, byddwch yn gyfarwydd â gweithio o fewn proses a bydd gennych y sgiliau TG i addasu i systemau a thechnolegau newydd gan ei bod wastad yn buddsoddi mewn datrysiadau digidol i wella’r ffordd rydym yn darparu’r cyfiawnder y mae pobl yn ei haeddu yn y byd heddiw. </p><p><strong>Eich sgiliau a phrofiadau</strong></p><ul><li>Gallu siarad yn gyhoeddus ac o fewn amgylchedd ystafell llys. </li><li>Sgiliau cyfathrebu, trefnu a blaenoriaethu ardderchog. </li><li>Gallu cynhyrchu a chwblhau dogfennau yn gywir ac o fewn terfynau amser. </li><li>Sgiliau TG, gyda’r gallu i ddysgu ac addasu i dechnolegau a phecynnau meddalwedd gwahanol. </li></ul><p>Mae Llys y Goron Caerdydd yn Ganolfan Llysoedd prysur gyda 9 llys i gyd, ac mae’n rhestru achosion ar gyfer llysoedd yng Nghasnewydd a Merthyr Tudful hefyd. Mae tîm clercod y llys yn cynnwys dros 20 o glercod, sy’n gweithio’n agos gyda’i gilydd fel tîm i ddarparu gwasanaethau a chymorth ar draws y tri safle hyn. </p><p>Rôl mewn swyddfa yw hon, ac felly ni fydd gweithio hybrid yn cael ei ystyried.</p><p>Mae’r rôl hon yn rhoi cyfle ichi wneud gwahaniaeth wrth weinyddu cyfiawnder ac mae’n darparu’r buddion a gewch wrth ddatblygu eich gyrfa yn y Gwasanaeth Sifil.</p><p><strong>Fisa gweithiwr medrus</strong></p><p>O 22 Gorffennaf 2025, cynyddodd y Llywodraeth y trothwy cyflog a’r lefel sgiliau ar gyfer fisâu Gweithwyr Medrus. Nid yw'r rôl hon yn bodloni'r meini prawf cymhwysedd ar gyfer nawdd yn unol â'r rheolau mewnfudo cyfredol os ydych chi'n edrych i wneud cais am fisa gweithiwr medrus am y tro cyntaf.</p><p>Ni all yr Adran ystyried eich noddi ar gyfer y rôl hon oni bai eich bod wedi meddu ar fisa Gweithiwr Medrus yn barhaus ers cyn 22 Gorffennaf 2025. Os ydych wedi meddu ar fisa Gweithiwr Medrus yn barhaus, codwch hyn yn ystod eich gwiriadau fetio a bydd cymhwysedd yn cael ei asesu yn unol â’r rheolau mewnfudo a’r darpariaethau trosiannol sydd ar waith.</p><p>Os ydych yn gwneud cais am y rôl hon ac nad ydych yn bodloni’r meini prawf cymhwysedd newydd ar gyfer nawdd (neu’r darpariaethau pontio), bydd angen i chi ystyried eich opsiynau ar gyfer cael a/neu gynnal eich hawl i weithio yn y DU yng ngoleuni’r newidiadau hyn. Rhaid i ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus sicrhau bod ganddynt yr hawl gyfreithiol i fyw a gweithio yn y Gwasanaeth Sifil ac yn y Deyrnas Unedig a’u bod yn cynnal yr hawl honno.</p><p>Bydd yr Adran yn parhau i gydymffurfio â Rheolau Mewnfudo’r DU sydd ar waith yn y DU a’r Gwasanaeth Sifil. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank"><strong>Gallwch ddarllen mwy am fisâu Gweithwyr Medrus a’r meini prawf cymhwyster yma.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Rhagor o fanylion:</strong></p><p>Mae’r swyddi gweithredol hyn yn wynebu cwsmeriaid, sy’n ei gwneud yn ofynnol i ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus fod yn y swyddfa i ddarparu gwasanaethau GLlTEF i'r cyhoedd. Yr oriau gwaith llawn amser safonol yw 37 awr yr wythnos. Mae GLlTEF yn croesawu ceisiadau i weithio’n rhan amser, gweithio’n hyblyg ac i rannu swydd, pan fo hynny’n bodloni gofynion y rôl ac anghenion y busnes, ac ar yr amod bod hyn yn cael ei gytuno cyn ichi gael eich penodi. Bydd pob cais i weithio’n rhan amser, yn hyblyg ac i rannu swydd yn cael ei ystyried yn unol â pholisi Gweithio’n Hyblyg y Weinyddiaeth Gyfiawnder. </p><p>Bydd disgwyl i recriwtiaid newydd i'r Gwasanaeth Sifil sy’n ymuno â’r Weinyddiaeth Gyfiawnder gychwyn ar waelod y band cyflog. </p><p>Lleoliad cartref - Llys y Goron Caerdydd, Y Llysoedd Barn, Parc Cathays, Caerdydd, CF10 3PG</p><p>Ar gyfer y swydd hon, bydd gofyn i deithio i Lys y Goron Casnewydd, NP20 4PR a Llys Cyfun Merthyr Tudful, CF47 8BH yn achlysurol yn ôl yr angen pan fydd staff yn brin y safleoedd hyn.</p><p>Mae hwn yn rôl hollbwysig i fusnes sy'n gofyn am oriau llawn amser yn unig</p><p>Am swydd ddisgrifiad llawn, gweler y ddogfen ategol yn yr hysbyseb isod cyn gwneud cais. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,303, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £8,489 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/13523?entityId=13523" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13523?entityId=13523</a>

Crown Court Clerk - Cardiff (Ref: 13523)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>The Business Manager post within the Function or Cluster provides support to the Head of Operational Function, including making recommendations to them about operational and administrative requirements.</p><p>The jobholder acts as an interface between the Head of Operational Function and Divisional Hub, cluster staff and other agencies on a wide range of issues.</p><p>This is a non-operational post although an understanding of the wide range of Probation procedures, and policies across the organisation both operationally and at HQ are required.</p><p>The jobholder will report directly to the Head of Operational Function and have line management responsibilities for the Diary Manager and Senior Administrative Officers</p><p>The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Head of Operational Function. The jobholder will ensure that performance across the Function or Cluster is monitored, that issues are highlighted and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness are proactively pursued.</p><p>The job holder will ensure the Head of Operational Function and others as appropriate, are informed of priority matters and are given options and/or recommendations to help them to operate effectively.</p><p>The job holder will ensure that good working relationships with Head of Operational Function and are maintained by communicating priorities effectively.</p><p>The jobholder acts as a single point of contact for the Operational Function on a number of key areas including Litigation, Complaints, Information Assurance, Communication, Business Continuity, providing appropriate signposting as necessary.</p><p>The jobholder will ensure effective management of the estate portfolio within their remit, acting as Single Point of Contact / Estates Liaison Officer and has overall management of Health and Safety within Division/Function/Cluster including compliance with Health, Safety and Fire Regulations (H&amp;S)</p><p>The post holder will ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility toward H&amp;S compliance</p><p>The jobholder will also manage relationships and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and support the partnership working in the Function or Cluster.</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>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject (or appropriate practical experience)IT Skills; Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (or equivalent i.e. Lotus Notes)</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/13771?entityId=13771" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13771?entityId=13771</a>

Business Manager - North Essex - East of England (Ref: 13771)

Department for Work and Pensions

Fraud Officer - Grimsby and Hull

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As Planning, Finance, and Procurement Division (PFPD), our core activities are critical to the effective and efficient way that HSE delivers its strategic objectives. We are the custodian of the system of internal control and ensure effective governance processes are in place. At the same time, we drive the planning processes to ensure we can deliver our regulatory activity with an agreed financial budget and with appropriate mechanisms to monitor and analyse performance against these targets.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the PFPD Finance function. HSE’s BSR (Building Safety Regulator) division is set to become its own ALB (Arm’s Length Body) with HSE providing accountancy services. You will work within Central Finance, leading a small team alongside the Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting supporting BSR’s audit, the production of the Annual Report and Accounts and other key financial processes, providing advice to both senior colleagues and Finance Business Partners. This role provides an excellent opportunity for development, that could lead to progression within PFPD/HSE or the wider Government Finance Community.</p><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p><p>Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week. </p><p>Your time in the office will involve training, coaching and working closely with Central Finance colleagues during key points of the financial calendar. Therefore, there is the expectation that you will spend 40%-60% of the week in our Bootle office.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As Senior Financial Accountant you will support the Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting along with senior colleagues</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide advice on a range of accounting and reporting issues such as balance sheet queries, VAT, fixed assets and bad debt, ensuring BSR complies with HMT's Consolidated Budgeting guidance and adheres to Managing Public Money</li><li>Across a typical month, you will initially focus on production of monthly financial accounts, ensuring all key financial statements and supporting notes are free from material error</li><li>Lead and coordinate the production of BSR’s balance sheet reconciliations, liaising closely with Finance Business Partners to drive the process to deadline, prioritising areas of materiality and volatility such as accrued and deferred income</li><li>Play a central role in assisting with detailed financial statement reviews to provide Finance and Senior Leaders with high quality information on which to base decisions</li><li>Play a crucial role as BSR’s audit liaison with NAO, enabling the timely production of our Annual Report and Accounts</li><li>Take the lead with BSR’s fixed asset register, ensuring it is up to date and accurate with asset additions, adjustments and disposals captured in a timely manner</li><li>You will be supported by the wider finance team and have direct line management of a part-qualified finance professional or trainee, who you will lead, providing support and direction and ensuring they adopt a culture of continuous improvement</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential skills and criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication, analytical and decision-making skills which allow you to operate effectively with stakeholders</li><li>Experience of operating in a dynamic finance environment working to tight deadlines</li><li>Experience of line managing a team through a period of change and delegating work effectively</li><li>Experience of producing high quality audit evidence</li><li>Advanced skills in the use of primarily Excel or other Financial Modelling/Analysis products</li><li>Motivation to develop your experience and career which we can support through exposure to the broad variety of training and finance matters that we encounter</li></ul><br><h4>Qualifications</h4>Fully Qualified with CCAB or CIMA or part qualified and actively studying towards a full qualification.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><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>Proficiency in MS Excel</li><li>Double-entry bookkeeping</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,686, Health and Safety Executive contributes £13,814 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></ul><p><strong>We invest in our people with;</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Access to the highly competitive <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Scheme</a> to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector</li><li>Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career</li><li>Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture</li><li>25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave</li><li>Parental leave benefits</li><li>As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards, and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed</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.<p><strong>Application Information</strong></p><p>As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, experience, and qualifications. <strong>Please note this CV will be for information purposes only and will not be scored.</strong></p><p>You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 1000 words which demonstrates how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert.</p><p>You will also be asked to complete a 250 word write up on the lead behaviour <strong>'Managing A Quality Service'</strong></p><p><strong>Application Guidance</strong></p><p>Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/ </a></p><p><strong>Sift Information </strong></p><p>The sift will take place from 2nd February when you will be assessed against your Personal Statement and the Lead Behaviour.</p><p>Please note: In the event of a high number of applications we will sift first on the Lead Behaviour. Only if meeting the pass mark for the Lead Behaviour will we then score the Personal Statement.</p><p><strong>Interview Information</strong></p><p>Interviews will take place from 16th February in person at HSE Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle L20 7HS, when you will be assessed against the behaviours and technical skills detailed within the job advert.</p><p>Please note that sift and interview dates may change based on panel availability.</p><p><strong>Sponsorship </strong></p><p>This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.</p><p>Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply. </p><p>HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.</p><p>From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment<strong>. </strong>If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box <a href="mailto:internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK</a></p><p>It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document. </p><p>Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.</p><p>HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.</p><p>If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a></p><p>If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.</p><p>Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further;<br>Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.</p><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 : Joe McQuade</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:joseph.mcquade@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">joseph.mcquade@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a> or by writing to HSE at the following address: <br>HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: <br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecode…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc4ODgmdmVyaWZ5PWFkODczMjU3YTQ4YTA5MWU2NWRiYWQzMTdlMmQ0MjZkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM4MDk5LTE1YmUxNjU1ZGQwM2YxOWQyNzMyZThjYzRhNjYxNzYwMjUyNDJhZDE=" target="_blank">HSE Terms and Conditions - CSJ Advert Annex Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 116kB)

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