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<p><strong>People Operations Assistant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> <strong>Pitsea, Essex 3 days a week.</strong> </p><p>We’re looking for a People Operations Assistant to be the friendly, knowledgeable first point of contact in our newly formed People Operations team. </p><p>This is a fantastic role if you enjoy variety, problem-solving and helping people. You’ll support colleagues across the full employee lifecycle from starters and changes to contracts, to payroll queries, systems updates and general People advice. </p><p>You’ll be a key part of keeping our People service running smoothly, accurately and with a real focus on great customer experience.</p><p></p><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><p>Your day could include processing contract changes, supporting managers with HR queries, working with payroll to make sure pay-impacting changes are right and keeping our HR systems clean, accurate and up to date. </p><p><br></p><p>You’ll also:</p><ul><li>Be the first point of contact for HR queries from across the business</li><li>Manage HR and payroll administration in our HR system</li><li>Create contracts, letters and colleague documentation</li><li>Coach colleagues and managers to self-serve where possible</li><li>Support compliance processes including DBS</li><li>Champion data quality, accuracy and great customer service</li><li>Spot opportunities to improve how we work and help implement them</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></p><p>You’re a people person who likes to get things done. You’re calm, organised and customer focused. You like working at pace, enjoy problem-solving, and take real pride in getting the details right. You’re comfortable owning tasks from start to finish and juggling multiple priorities in a busy environment.</p><p></p><ul><li>Experience in a People/HR administration role</li><li>Great attention to detail and strong organisational skills</li><li>Confident in using HR systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)</li><li>A strong understanding of HR processes and confidentiality</li><li>A helpful, professional and solutions-focused approach</li><li>Ideally CIPD Level 3 (or working towards), or equivalent experience</li></ul><p>At Peabody, our values guide everything we do — <strong>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together</strong><strong>.</strong></p><p>You’ll be joining a purpose-driven organisation committed to delivering fair, transparent services and positive outcomes for our residents.</p><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><p>At Peabody, our People team plays a vital role in supporting our colleagues to do their best work. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your ideas and contributions genuinely matter.</p><p>What we offer:</p><ul><li>30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days per year</li><li>4x life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% matched pension contribution</li><li>Flexible benefits package and discounts</li><li>Ongoing development and career progression opportunities</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>You’ll need to be in the office for 3 days per week and the remaining time you’ll be able to work remotely.</strong></p><p>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and completing the online application. </p><p>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist Charlene Moore (<a href="mailto:charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk</a>).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Interviews and assessment for this role will be taking place in person on the 5th February at Pembroke House, Pitsea office. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.</strong></p><ul></ul>

Peabody

People Operations Assistant

<p>We’re looking for a <strong>Strategic Project Lead</strong> to drive a bold new programme, Local Peabody: Project Place. This is a cross-organisational research and development initiative that explores new, place-based ways of delivering services locally and improving outcomes for residents.<br><br>Reporting to the Group Strategy Director, you will lead a 12–18 month programme of on-site pilots, using research, design, and real-world testing to understand what works and how it can be scaled. Working closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and local communities, you will turn strategic ambition into practical action - making a visible difference for residents and shaping how Peabody delivers locally for years to come.</p><p>As the programme evolves, the role will expand to include additional strategic R&amp;D initiatives, offering a rare opportunity to influence and shape how Peabody works across the organisation.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do </strong></p><p>You will lead Project Place end to end, overseeing pilots, workstreams, and stakeholders to deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations. Drawing on insights from trials, resident feedback, and best practice, you will design proposals for long-term improvements to how Peabody is organised and operates, ensuring learning is translated into tangible organisational change.</p><p>You will line-manage the on-site Project Place Manager, who will run day-to-day delivery of the pilots, while you build strong relationships with residents, external experts, and colleagues across Peabody to support learning, collaboration, and impact.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Need</strong> </p><ul><li>Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programmes or projects, gained in housing, regeneration, local government, consulting, social innovation, or a closely related field.</li><li>The ability to translate long-term strategic goals into practical, resident-focused outcomes, balancing experimentation with delivery.</li><li>Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with excellent communication and the ability to build consensus and influence across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.</li><li>A good understanding of place-based working, local service delivery and/or organisational transformation, gained through hands-on experience.</li><li>Familiarity with design thinking, service design or strategic planning methodologies is desirable, but not essential.</li></ul><p>This is a hybrid role working a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.<br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br>When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, <strong>Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together</strong>. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.</p><p><strong>What We Offer </strong></p><ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul><p><strong>Please read before applying:</strong> </p><ul><li>You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</li></ul><p>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an <strong>anonymised CV</strong> and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.</p><p>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Tanisha at <a href="mailto:tanisha.johnson@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">tanisha.johnson@peabody.org.uk</a></p><p>First stage interviews will be taking place Monday 16th February 2025.</p>





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Strategic Project Lead

<p><strong>Our Vacancy</strong><br><br>Join us as a Housing Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Young Lives<br><br>At Peabody, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We’re looking for a Housing Support Worker who is kind, proactive, and ready to support young people aged 16–25, including care leavers, on their journey to independence.<br><br><strong>This is not a care role. It’s a practical and emotional support position, helping young people build life skills, access housing, and feel empowered to shape their future.</strong><br><br><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong><br><br>In this role, you’ll support young people to develop the skills they need for independent living, including navigating housing options, managing benefits, and budgeting. You’ll help create a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel empowered and respected. By bringing your own passions, whether in music, art, sports, or other interests, you’ll enrich the community and build meaningful connections. You’ll also work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure each young person receives the right support at the right time.<br><br><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong><br><br><strong>We need someone who:</strong><br><br>• Has experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or within a supported living environment, either professionally or through volunteering.<br>• Communicates effectively with customers, colleagues, and external agencies, and can build strong professional relationships.<br>• Is empathetic, resilient, and passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives.<br>• Understands safeguarding practices and has knowledge of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within this client group.<br>• Is confident working both independently (including lone working) and as part of a team, with good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.<br><br><strong>Why join us?</strong><br><br>When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values,<strong> Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, </strong>and <strong>Pull Together.</strong> We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.<br><br><strong>What You’ll Get</strong><br><br>• 25 days’ annual leave.<br>• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts.<br>• 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution.<br>• Professional development, including funded apprenticeships<br>• Two paid volunteering days each year.<br>• Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture.<br><br><strong>Please read before applying:</strong><br><br>This is a full-time, onsite role, and you’ll need to be available to work five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. <br><br>Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so flexibility is key.<br><br><strong>Interviews for this vacancy will take place between 9th-13th February 2026.</strong><br> <br><strong>Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.</strong><br><br>For questions, contact <a href="mailto:harry.lund@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</a>, we’re happy to help!<br><br>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.<br><br>Colleagues who are at risk of redundancy need to state this on their application as they will be given priority consideration above other applicants.<br><br>Please note, if you are currently on legacy Aldwyck or legacy Catalyst Terms &amp; Conditions, and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms &amp; Conditions. <br><br>Additionally, if you move to a Peabody role on a secondment basis, your Terms &amp; Conditions will not change.</p>





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Housing Support Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We are looking to recruit an Admin Assistant to join our school office at Moulsecoomb Primary School. We are looking for someone available to work Thursday - Friday between 08.30-12.00pm. This role is term time only, 39 weeks per year.<br></p><p><strong>Paid weeks per year</strong>:&nbsp;46.4&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)</p><p><strong>Start date</strong>: As soon as possible pending pre-employment checks.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>To provide a reception service for all callers to the school</li><li>To provide general administrative support</li><li>Specific responsibilities include creation and maintenance of accurate and confidential records.</li><li>Assist the Academy to reach its attendance targets</li><li>Daily attendance related procedures including recording late children</li></ul><p>We encourage school visits and these can be arranged by calling the school office directly on 01273 605 700.</p><p>For full information about the role, please click on the link below:<br><a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147680/EDV-2025-MPS-99683" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147680/EDV-2025-MPS-99683</a></p><p><strong>Closing date</strong>: 12:00pm, 29th Jan 2026</p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> As suitable applications are received.</p><p><strong>How to apply</strong>: Please apply online at the link below:<br><a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147680/EDV-2025-MPS-99683" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147680/EDV-2025-MPS-99683</a></p><p><strong>Telephone</strong>:&nbsp;01273 605700</p><p><strong>Website</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk/%C2%A0" target="_blank">https://moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality</p><p>The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.</p>

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Admin Assistant

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><ul><li><strong>Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people?</strong></li><li><strong>Are you looking for a role that is term time only to fit around your own children?</strong></li><li><strong>Do you enjoy outdoor play and learning?</strong></li></ul><p>Then St Margaret’s is the perfect school for you!&nbsp;</p><p>St Margaret’s CE Primary School is looking to appoint someone who is highly motivated and if possible already experienced in being a teaching assistant, for our warm and inclusive school.</p><p><strong>Paid weeks per year</strong>:&nbsp;47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)</p><p><strong>Fixed term:</strong>&nbsp;End date to be confirmed</p><p><strong>Start date</strong>: February 2026</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>The ideal candidate will be able to support and enhance the learning of our pupils with SEND, taking responsibility for 1:1 work, group interventions, and general support of whole classes. The successful candidate must be able to act on their own initiative and work independently and as part of the staff team. They must be flexible, approachable, optimistic and fully committed to providing an excellent inclusive education to all.&nbsp;</p><p>The successful applicant will:</p><ul><li>Be wholeheartedly committed to being part of an inclusive community with previous experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities.</li><li>Support specific children 1:1 with tasks, lead group interventions support the wider needs of a whole class as directed.&nbsp;</li><li>Have a good knowledge and experience of the needs of children with SEND, including ASD, SEMH needs, dyslexia and Speech, Language and Communication difficulties.</li><li>Be an excellent team player willing to go the ‘extra mile’ as needed to support the children and the school wider enrichment opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>Be resilient and able to work independently, flexibly and use their own initiative to respond to the children’s needs</li></ul><p><em>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so do contact the office if you would like to come and see us in action.</em></p><p>Further information and an application pack can be obtained from the School Office or by e-mail from our School Business Manager, Fleur Piddlesden, via telephone on 01273 303109, or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:fleurpiddlesden@stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">fleurpiddlesden@stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a> You can also find details of the role and an application form on our school website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk/adding-pages/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk/adding-pages/vacancies</a></p><p><strong>Closing date</strong>:&nbsp;Friday 30th&nbsp; January 2026</p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong>&nbsp;Friday 6th February 2026</p><p><strong>How to apply</strong>: Completed applications accepted online via the 'Apply' button or by email/post to the school office:&nbsp;<br>Email: <a href="mailto:fleurpiddlesden@stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">fleurpiddlesden@stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a><br>Address: St Margaret’s C of E Primary School, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, BN2 7HB&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Telephone</strong>: 01273 303109</p><p><strong>Website</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk/adding-pages/vacancies" target="_blank">www.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality</p><p>The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.</p>

Teaching Assistant & MSA

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces? </strong></p><p><strong>Do you thrive on driving positive change and supporting colleagues? </strong></p><p>If so, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) invites you to bring your expertise to our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Unit and join us as our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager. </p><p>We are a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure it is what it says it is, and that it is increasingly healthy and more sustainable. With such a diverse remit, it’s important that our teams have everything they need to deliver their important work successfully. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Unit (HSWU) aims to ensure that staff at the FSA work in an environment that supports their needs. That’s where you come in. </p><p></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture of safety across the Agency. You’ll be the trusted expert, delivering clear, practical advice to managers and staff, maintaining robust safety systems, and spearheading initiatives that drive our health, safety, and wellbeing strategy forward. </p><p>This is your opportunity to: </p><ul><li>Lead the development and delivery of innovative policies and projects that make a real difference. </li></ul><ul><li>Guide and support managers through incident investigations, audits, and risk management, ensuring we meet and exceed UK legislation. </li></ul><ul><li>Design and deliver engaging training, analyse performance data to spot trends, and recommend improvements that keep our people safe and empowered. </li></ul><ul><li>Champion a culture of continuous improvement, raising awareness and building engagement at every level—from Trade Unions to senior leaders. </li></ul><p>We’re looking for a qualified professional with a track record of delivering results in health, safety, or wellbeing. Your analytical skills, passion for positive change, and ability to build strong relationships will be key to your success. If you’re ready to prioritise, engage, and inspire, we want to hear from you. </p><p>At the FSA, you’ll find a supportive environment where your work truly matters. Join us and help ensure our colleagues are safe, valued, and able to deliver their best—so together, we can keep food safe for all. </p><p>Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help shape the future of workplace wellbeing at the FSA. </p><p><strong>Working pattern guidance</strong></p><p>Applicants who wish to work compressed hours are welcome to apply - however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. </p><p>If applying as a job share partnership you should both complete separate application forms on Civil Service Jobs but should make it clear that you are applying as job sharers. Further details on job sharing can be found here <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/recruitment-process-for-job-sharers/" target="_blank"><strong>JSF – What is the recruitment process for job sharers? , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)</strong></a></p><p>Due to the nature of the role, we are unable to consider requests for part time working. </p><p><strong>Please read before applying</strong></p><p><strong>This post is a temporary Fixed Term/Loan appointment available until the return of the substantive post holder, estimated to be </strong><strong>18 December 2026 </strong><strong>with the potential, but no guarantee, of extension or permanency.</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates that are already established Civil Servants or from non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will come to the FSA on a Loan basis and will need to request permission from their Home Department for the Loan prior to applying for this vacancy.</strong></p><p><strong>Note for FSA employees </strong></p><p>You must seek approval from your substantive manager before applying for any non-permanent vacancy - please refer to the ‘Temporary internal appointments framework’ on the FSA intranet for more details. <strong>Please note that if applying for a temporary post within the FSA or elsewhere on promotion, successful appointment will not automatically result in a permanent promotion - you will revert to your current substantive grade at the end of the Fixed Term or Loan period (unless funding has been approved to make the post permanent).</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process. </p><p>We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success. </p><h4>Licences</h4>Full Driving Licence (Manual or Automatic) for category B vehicles<h4>Qualifications</h4>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification <br>and<br>An IOSH Training qualification (or willing to undertake during the first 6 months in post)<h4>Memberships</h4>A chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months)<h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification.</li><li>A chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months)</li><li>An IOSH Training qualification (or willing to undertake during the first 6 months in post).</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £42,596, Food Standards Agency contributes £12,340 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Our candidate pack details the benefits that the FSA has to offer. Please also refer to the attached Terms and Conditions statement.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.<p>Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack. </p><p><strong>Application and shortlisting</strong></p><p>You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role. </p><p><strong>Technical: </strong>You will be asked two question to confirm that you meet the following Technical requirements of the role. </p><ul><li><strong>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification and a chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months) </strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Full Driving Licence (Manual or Automatic) for category B vehicles</strong></li></ul><p>If you cannot answer yes to both questions – you will not be able to proceed further with your application. </p><p>You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria. </p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Technical - L</strong><strong>ead Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification </li></ul><p>and </p><ul><li>A chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months) </li></ul><p>and </p><ul><li>An IOSH Training qualification (or willing to undertake during the first 6 months in post) </li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Significant practical experience of working in health and safety within a complex, multi-site organisation </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - effectively managing competing demands and perspectives </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in participating in training development and delivery </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable experience of identifying and acting on trends through analysis of performance data </li></ul><p><strong>Lead Criteria </strong>An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview stage which will consist of an interview and ​briefing exercise​, during which you will be assessed against the criteria below. </p><p><strong>Experience </strong></p><ul><li>Significant practical experience of working in health and safety within a complex, multi-site organisation (Assessed via briefing exercise sent 24 hours prior to interview) </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - effectively managing competing demands and perspectives </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in participating in training development and delivery </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable experience of identifying and acting on trends through analysis of performance data </li></ul><p><strong>Technical </strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of a level 6 H&amp;S Qualification </li></ul><p>and </p><ul><li>A chartered member of IOSH (or application for chartered status underway and due in less than 12 months) </li></ul><p><strong>Details of assessment exercise </strong></p><p>Full details of arrangements for the briefing exercise will be included in the invitation to interview. </p><p><strong>Expected Timeline</strong></p><p>Advert closes: 1 February 2026 (23:55) </p><p>Sift: Expected to take place during week commencing 2 February 2026 </p><p>Final panel interview: Expected to take place during week commencing 9 or 15 February 2026 </p><p>Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application). </p><p><strong>Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.</strong></p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. </p><p>Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made. </p><p>Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard <strong>may</strong> be considered for similar roles at a lower grade. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p><strong>Please note that the FSA does not offer visa sponsorship and cannot provide advice on visa applications</strong></p><p><strong>Making a complaint</strong></p><p>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. </p><p>If you feel your application has not been treated fairly in accordance with the principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email the FSA’s Director of People at <a href="mailto:jo.bushnell@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.bushnell@food.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Louise Butler</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Louise.Butler@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">Louise.Butler@food.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you wish to raise a complaint then please email <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxOTYmdmVyaWZ5PWNiZjAwMDdmN2FkY2Q0MDlkODNmZTg5NjIyNjdkZTI2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM3OTc5LTA0MGIzNzFjNTM4ODg5MDZkYmJkMmU1NjFjZTU3YzRhOWM0NzhmYzU=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions as at April 2020 (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 42kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc5NjQmdmVyaWZ5PWRiNzM5NmU0MzVkODVjZmM4ZGM0MzIxZWJkZDM3NDEzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM3OTc5LTA0MGIzNzFjNTM4ODg5MDZkYmJkMmU1NjFjZTU3YzRhOWM0NzhmYzU=" target="_blank">v2.0 Candidate Pack - Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager (SEO) FTA Jan 26 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 996kB)

Food Standards Agency

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Animal and Plant Health Agency

IT Operations and Change Senior Analyst

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>You will join a specialist risk team which provides governance, risk and assurance advice and support to the first line teams responsible for managing our Development, Market Partners and Places, Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Grants and Building Safety programmes and activities. </p><p>You will help to introduce and embed best practice risk disciplines and processes across the Agency and Government, and will play an important role in building knowledge, skills, capacity, and a risk culture. </p><p>Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you will help to provide an agile and collaborative risk service to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Directors and Senior Responsible Owners across several directorates to support the delivery of a range of complex interventions within the Agency’s risk appetite. The Development &amp; Infrastructure Risk team acts as the second line risk function, providing specialist risk expertise to directorates that are collectively responsible for delivery of a range of interventions currently utilising over £12bn of recoverable and non-recoverable funding. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will be educated to degree level or have broad ranging equivalent experience. You may also hold a relevant post-graduate or professional qualification. </p><p>You have experience of promoting sound and commercially focused risk management principles and practices within a public and/or private sector environment. You have strong written and verbal communications skills and are comfortable presenting to individuals and teams. You can demonstrate a track record of negotiating with a wide range of people, who may have conflicting agendas and priorities. </p><p>You approach work with a positive mindset and have a commitment to work collaboratively and as part of a team. You enjoy solving problems and providing practical solutions and approaches to complex issues. You have a flexible approach to work and can operate effectively across multiple programmes and in a range of scenarios. You can make strong and robust decisions and are committed to always delivering a high-quality output and to meet tight deadlines when required. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Provide sound and timely input to the governance arrangements of projects managed by the 1st line teams that we support as a Risk Business Partner. This includes ensuring a robust peer review process and actively influencing discussions and decisions at governance forums.</li><li>Actively contribute to the team’s risk business partnering role with the 1st line teams that we support.</li><li>Provide specialist risk-focused advice, support and training to the 1st line teams that we support as a Risk Business Partner.</li><li>Support the senior team members in providing appropriate assurance opinion to the CEO, Homes England Board and MHCLG around the activities, controls, and processes involved in delivering the Agency’s Development, Infrastructure Grants, Affordable Housing Grants and Building Safety programmes.</li><li>Analyse market and partner intelligence to inform intervention approach and risk decision making.</li><li>Assist in designing and producing risk Management Information (MI) including the development of new MI and related performance analysis and reporting. This incorporates identifying management actions, recommendations and resolutions linked to assurance activity.</li><li>Contribute to and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within decision making governance structures, within the overall work of the Risk directorate and within our day to day activities.</li><li>Deputise for other team members in internal meetings, forums and activities as required.</li><li>Support other areas of the Risk directorate as required.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:<br><br>Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.<br><br>Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.<br><br>Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.<br><br>Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.<br><br>We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>How to apply?</p><p>To apply please follow the links to our careers page.</p><p>Security</p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.</p><p>Selection process details</p><p>For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.</p><p>Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England. <br><br>Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.<br><br>Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.<br><br>Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:<br><br><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fhomes-england%2Fabout%2Fpersonal-information-charter&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709448708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pjDFFDlHY7zgFNxx382ALMbJiw90f6DVARZfyZfjizs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter</a><br><br></p><p>Nationality requirements</p><p>Open to UK, <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecommonwealth.org%2Fmember-countries&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709464704%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r0Rz6b9bvo4%2Fo7AU2d6SMHLXaaVe5%2BWf%2Bv3jjL%2BHYVg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Commonwealth</a> and <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feu-eea&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709477834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9afIX7gl80%2BvPO9deAYKN%2Fgy6ByyqFXW1sHolEZTxic%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">European Economic Area (EEA)</a> and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fnationality-rules&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709489987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iRgJvWJgZuGR0vW3MsvCQWx9V5KiFAWtqpC0cMqAcdI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Working for the Civil Service</p><p>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p><p>Further information</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>Contact point for applicants</p><p>Name: Recruitment Team</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Homes England

Manager - Development & Infrastructure Risk

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are seeking a purpose-driven leader who is deeply mission-aligned and passionate about improving health and care services in the UK through technology and data innovation. This individual will bring resilience and pragmatism, adopting a hands-on approach to delivering complex programs and achieving tangible outcomes. They will demonstrate exceptional strategic communication and influence, translating business needs into actionable technical roadmaps while galvanising diverse stakeholders and teams around a shared vision. Analytical and decisive, they will navigate ambiguity with confidence, making sound judgments under pressure. <br><br>Above all, they will possess a forward-looking vision for technological advancement, combining strategic thinking with a genuine enthusiasm for data and innovation to shape impactful solutions for the future.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Director General (DG) for Technology, Digital and Data, you will define and deliver the strategic vision and technology roadmap to enable this digital transformation. You will lead the integration of digital and data solutions into patient services, drive efficiency and innovation, and oversee the transition to a new operating model aligned with ministerial priorities and the 10-Year Plan to increase productivity and provide a superior experience for citizens and staff alike. You will initially be a member of the Joint Executive Committee that oversees the work of teams in both NHSE and DHSC, and following the abolition of NHSE, play a central role in the leadership of the new DHSC. You will manage a sizeable budget, shape organisational design, and build a high-performing, collaborative team to enable a modern, data-driven health and care system.</p><p>You will lead digital transformation across health and care, driving large-scale technology and data initiatives to modernise and standardise services to ultimately improve patient outcomes.</p><p>You will ensure secure, scalable, and resilient technology infrastructure, while shaping organisational design, and operating models aligned with ministerial priorities. The role demands a well governed function, delivering operational excellence, setting high performance standards, and fostering collaboration across complex government structures. You will champion innovation, manage significant budgets, and build high-performing, cross-functional teams to deliver technology-driven solutions that advance health and care services and create measurable impact for UK citizens.</p><p>You will continue the capitalisation and capability build of the NHS App for higher adoption through improved citizen experience. Lastly, you will instil best practice management of a cohesive, well governed and rationalised sourcing map and vendor ecosystem for DHSC.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Digital Transformation Leadership:</strong> Track record developing and executing a technology vision aligned to organisational strategy; with proven ability to transform digital, technology and data access inc. platform modernisation in large-scale, matrixed organisations, with responsibility for multi-million-pound budgets.</p><p><strong>Technology Infrastructure &amp; Resilience:</strong> Expertise in building secure, scalable, and future-proof digital systems and embedding digital/data solutions into frontline service delivery.</p><p><strong>Program &amp; Resource Management:</strong> Skilled in executing multi-faceted technology initiatives within scope, budget, and timelines; strong financial stewardship and governance of large-scale budgets and resource allocation ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment against strategic priorities.</p><p><strong>Organisational Design &amp; Strategic Planning:</strong> Ability to drive operating model transformation, optimise resource allocation, and co-create future-state structures with senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Vendor Management:</strong> Track record managing third party and outsourced arrangements to optimise cost effectiveness and efficiency.</p><p><strong>Industry Experience:</strong> Healthcare Services/OR experience in regulated, mission critical environments (Banking, Telco, Utilities, Transport).</p><p><strong>Experience working at Board and Executive Leadership levels.</strong></p><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a></li><li>The role includes 25 days annual leave, increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service. (This is in addition to 8 public holidays and one privilege day)</li></ul><p>This role is being advertised on a permanent basis. If preferable, Loan or Secondment options will also be available for existing Civil Servants (Loan) and applicants from accredited NDPBs or any other employer (Secondment). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.</p><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 recruitment process is regulated by the Civil Service Commission, and follows clear guidelines to ensure selection is fair, open, and made on merit.<br><br>The Civil Service Commission has two primary functions:</p><ul><li>Providing assurance that appointments to the Civil Service are made on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition. For the most senior posts, the Commission oversees the process directly and appoints a Commissioner to chair the selection panel.</li><li>Hearing and determining appeals made by civil servants under the Civil Service Code, which sets out the values of impartiality, objectivity, integrity, and honesty.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Selection Panel </strong></p><p>The selection panel for this role will be chaired by: Christopher Pilgrim, Civil Service Commissioner (Chair)</p><p>Other panel members:</p><ul><li>Samantha Jones OBE, Permanent Secretary, Department of Health and Social Care</li><li>Sir Jim Mackey, NHS England Chief Executive</li><li>Other panel members to be confirmed</li></ul><p>You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. The panel will assess applications to select those demonstrating the strongest fit with the role, based on the evidence provided against the essential criteria.</p><p>It is essential you address all criteria in your application. Failure to do so may affect your progression.<br><br>Shortlist candidates will be invited to take part in a series of assessment which may include:</p><ul><li>A Stakeholder Engagement Panel Exercise </li><li>Meetings with key departmental stakeholders, which may include a Minister </li></ul><p>Details of the final assessments including briefs will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. <br><br>Shortlisted candidates will then progress to a final interview (face-to-face in London) with the selection panel. <br><br>Full details of the assessment process will be shared with candidates invited to interview.</p><p>For full details about this role, the full selection criteria, how to apply or to request a candidate pack please contact Egon Zehnder at <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</a></p><p>The <strong>closing date for applications is 23:55 on 9 February 2026.</strong></p><p>Your submission should include:</p><ul><li>The <strong>role title</strong> and reference number in the subject line of your email.</li><li>A <strong>current CV</strong>, including your educational and professional qualifications and full employment history (explaining any gaps), with details of budgets and teams managed and highlighting key achievements.</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong>, no more than <strong>two A4 pages</strong>, explaining why this appointment interests you and how you meet the criteria set out in the candidate profile.</li><li>Please note that <strong>references and open-source due diligence checks</strong> (including into social media accounts) may be undertaken for all short-listed candidates.</li><li>A <strong>declaration of interest form</strong>.</li><li>A completed <strong>Monitoring Form</strong> to support the Department’s commitment to equality and diversity. The form includes:<ul><li> Monitoring questionnaire (reported anonymously)</li><li> Information on the <strong>Disability Confident Scheme</strong> for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.</li></ul></li></ul><p>If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible, please contact Egon Zehnder at <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</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">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Egon Zehnder</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the team at Egon Zehnder at <a href="mailto:DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com" target="_blank">DHSCDGTech@egonzehnder.com</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the team, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4MjEmdmVyaWZ5PTI0ZTVkZDA3MGYxNzEwMWNjOWM4Y2M4MzJiM2U4NTAyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjk5LTEwNzRmZGQ1MmU0NGM2MjYzYWE5MjcyYzkzZmNkM2M2MzIxMjIyNDY=" target="_blank">DHSC Declarations of Interest Form Opens in new window</a> (docx, 60kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4MjImdmVyaWZ5PTQzMTM4YzFjZDUzMmVmZTQ1ZGQ0ZTZmMjBiZGIyZmNkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjk5LTEwNzRmZGQ1MmU0NGM2MjYzYWE5MjcyYzkzZmNkM2M2MzIxMjIyNDY=" target="_blank">Diversity form Opens in new window</a> (docx, 15kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4OTQmdmVyaWZ5PThhZWU2MWIxNWU5OGM0N2E2Zjg1YThkZTU5MDdmMTQ3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3OTMzNjk5LTEwNzRmZGQ1MmU0NGM2MjYzYWE5MjcyYzkzZmNkM2M2MzIxMjIyNDY=" target="_blank">Director_General_Technology_Digital_Data Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 34kB)

Department of Health and Social Care

Director General for Technology, Digital and Data

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>You will service a number of teams across Investigation, Intelligence &amp; Threat Leadership, contributing to court proceedings by readying exhibits for court. You will be responsible for maintaining and selecting suitable environments for exhibit storage. You will work in conjunction with the teams in meeting requirements regarding extraction of evidential material from exhibits.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>This is an exciting new role in Exhibit Management. You will support the Exhibit Store Manager (ESM) in the operation of the Stratford Central Exhibit store, managing the continuity of Exhibits in line with exhibit policy and legislation. </p><p>Conduct relevant health and safety procedures and report issues or identified risks in accordance with health and safety legislation and Agency policy.</p><p>Attend court and give evidence if required.</p><p>Accurately record receipt, movement and removal of exhibits, including opening/sealing actions, using appropriate NCA systems. Ensuring exhibits are placed into appropriate secure storage and maintain suitability of the storage medium selected. Whilst also taking timeous receipt of exhibits left in the out of hours area of the exhibit store including the drop box safe, recording and storing appropriately.</p><p>Appropriately package exhibits required to be sent from the exhibit store e.g. to forensics, and accurately record the movement of same.</p><p>Accurately complete forensic requests on exhibits as requested by the case team. </p><p>Select exhibits to be placed into remote storage, accurately record your actions and package exhibits appropriately to storage crates, complete appropriate paperwork, in conjunction with the case team. Along with Select exhibits due for return to subjects in line with PACE and advise case team.</p><p>Keep up to date with exhibit handling requirements, legislation and guidance, liaising with and participating in the Exhibits Working Group (EWG)</p><p></p><p><strong><br>Full advert details for this vacancy can found on the advert on the NCA Recruitment Portal. Please follow the link to apply at advertisers' site.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential Criteria</p><p>Previous Exhibits Experience</p><p>Excellent knowledge of exhibit management, H&amp;S polices and risk management</p><p>An excellent understanding of UK legislation around exhibit management</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Proven track record of managing exhibits</li><li>Proven experience of working to tight deadlines within a dynamic environment</li><li>Proven experience in effective risk management</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,057, National Crime Agency contributes £10,445 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £10446. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Website.</a></p><p>New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays. </p><p>If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).</p><p>Other benefits include:</p><ul><li>Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements) </li><li>Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities</li><li>Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits</li><li>Housing schemes - Key Worker status</li><li>Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway , Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.</li><li>Staff support groups/networks</li><li>Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) </li></ul><p>Further information is available on the <a href="https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/benefits-and-support" target="_blank">NCA Website.</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>How we will assess you</strong></p><p>Your application will be assessed against the following:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a> - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:</p><ul><li>Proven track record of managing exhibits </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience of working to tight deadlines within a dynamic environment </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience in effective risk management </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-experience" target="_blank"><strong>Experience</strong></a> - This will be assessed:</p><p><strong>CV</strong></p><p>Please include your full career history, training, qualifications, key responsibilities, and achievements. Explain any employment gaps in the last two years. Ensure all accreditation dates are accurate.</p><p>Details of what is expected within you CV are as follows: Previous experience of exhibit management </p><p>A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.</p><p>You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.</p><p>We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.</p><p>Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.</p><p>For guidance on the application process, visit: <br><a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/applying-and-onboarding" target="_blank">NCA Applying and Onboarding</a></p><p><strong>Assessment 1</strong></p><p>The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the <strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong> section.</p><p><strong>Success Profiles at Assessment</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank"><strong>Behaviours</strong></a></p><ul><li>Working Together </li></ul><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-technical" target="_blank"><strong>Technical</strong></a></p><ul><li>Proven track record of managing exhibits </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience of working to tight deadlines within a dynamic environment </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience in effective risk management </li></ul><p><strong>Assessment Outcome</strong></p><p>Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal. <br>If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months. <br>Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.</p><p>In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order: </p><ol><li>Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)</li><li>If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised) </li><li>If still tied, application sift scores will be used</li></ol><p>Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.</p><p>You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.</p><p>Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to visit the <a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">NCA Careers Page</a> for more information.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe your application has not been treated fairly, email: <a href="mailto:Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a> (quoting the vacancy reference). <br>If unresolved, you may escalate your complaint to the Civil Service Commission.<br><br>

National Crime Agency

Exhibits Store Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Engagement and Policy Division (EPD) is at the heart of how HSE reduces risk and protects people and places – it leads on HSE’s communications and business insight interventions and helps shape our policy and frontline inspection interventions.</p><p>The strength of EPD is our ability to bring to bear our collective capability on policy, operational strategy, insight and communications, to support HSE’s prevention mission on such important issues as promoting proportionality in health and safety management and our better regulation work.</p><p>These are operational delivery posts within a product safety team in the Technical Support and Engagement Group (TSEG), one part of EPD, responsible for providing technical, regulatory, and industries-related skills and knowledge.</p><p>The posts sit in TSEGs Operational Delivery Unit and requires the successful candidates to be able to bring experience of the regulation and investigation of product safety issues.</p><p>Our work protects the GB marketplace from unsafe and substandard work equipment and machinery, which risks the health and safety of users, undermines standards and puts businesses at a competitive disadvantage. You will undertake a range of investigative activities to support HSE’s role as a Market Surveillance Authority (MSA) responsible for effective regulation of work equipment and machinery.</p><p><strong>Part time working hours are available for 1 of the 4 roles. For this role we can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for candidates who have experience of product safety and/or market surveillance activities, to work as part of a busy frontline operations team.</p><p>Applications from Trading Standards professionals, product safety policy professionals, as well as from those with experience of other product safety regimes would be welcomed.<br><br>In these roles you will directly influence economic operators, work with Inspectors and Specialists across HSE Divisions, colleagues in EPD, other Market Surveillance Authorities and a variety of external stakeholders. There is a need to possess or rapidly acquire an understanding and working knowledge of product safety legislation associated with GB Regulation on Accreditation and Market Surveillance (RAMS). The posts offer significant development opportunities, providing experience of operational interventions and in working collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders. <br><br>The post holders will require flexibility to adapt to new challenges – as HSEs product safety and market surveillance functions evolve and develop new investigation tools and techniques. <br><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Specifically, you will:</strong><br><br></p><ul><li>Investigate product safety concerns and support other HSE Divisions in the investigation of incidents where the design or manufacture of the product is a relevant line of enquiry.</li><li>Gather and analyse information from multiple sources to make robust, complex and sensitive regulatory decisions, dealing with broader issues such as public and media concern and political interest.</li><li>Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using enforcement or operational policy skills, to inform regulatory decision making in product safety matters.</li><li>Work closely with staff in supporting roles and with specialist knowledge.</li><li>Evaluate products and take appropriate action in line with the product safety regulatory framework (RAMS) – including overseeing the withdrawal and recall of products from the GB market.</li><li>Input accurate records to the product safety database (PSD), as well as HSE’s internal systems.</li><li>Prepare reports and correspondence to a high standard.</li><li>Work with other regulators, stakeholders and government departments to maintain an effective network.<br><br></li></ul><p>The post holders will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently to contribute to a busy and supportive team, working flexibly across the Unit, the wider Division and with other disciplines. Travel and overnight stays may be required as part of regulatory interventions, for training, or for meetings within the UK.</p><p>These roles offer a hybrid working pattern where your working week can be split between your home and your local HSE office, details of which can be discussed prior to taking up the role. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Skills &amp; Criteria;</strong></p><ul><li>An understanding of product safety regulation and market surveillance activity (or experience of working in a similar regulatory environment).</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and delivering results at pace in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Ability to quickly gain knowledge and understanding of policy, procedures and guidance; and experience of applying these in your work.</li><li>Demonstrate the confidence to lead meetings and show a strong ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</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 and Experience.<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. You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 750 words which demonstrates how you meet the <strong>essential skills and criteria</strong> listed within the person specification. </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><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"></a></p><p><strong>Sift Information</strong></p><p>The sift will take place during week commencing 26th January 2026 where you will be assessed on your CV and Personal Statement.</p><p>In the event of a high number of applications you will be sifted on your personal statement only. </p><p><strong>Interview Information</strong><br><br>Interviews will take place during week commencing 16th February 2026 where you will be assessed against the behaviours listed within the job advert as well as your experience.<br><br>Interviews will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. </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><strong>Further Information</strong></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. 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><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 : Rachel Bradshaw</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Rachel.Bradshaw@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rachel.Bradshaw@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: HSE 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: <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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY2NTgmdmVyaWZ5PWY2ZTIyMTZhNjZkYjNjYWU3NGQ1Y2Q2ZTBhYzI3MDcyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczNDkwLWM3YWJhZGUxNDQzZmMxODg0MzMwM2EzYTFjM2UwMWNjZDM0NThlMWU=" target="_blank">HSE Terms and Conditions - CSJ Advert Annex (2) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 116kB)

Health and Safety Executive

Senior Advisor Product Safety (Band 3/SEO)

Department for Work and Pensions

Network Operations Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Customer Advice Delivery Enablement Team are at the forefront of work to ensure Acas’s Advice Services best meet the needs and interests of our customers and stakeholders. This work includes developing operational policy, co-ordination of activities to meet required service levels, provision of knowledge support and identifying potential for innovation and improvement within Advice that will extend Acas’s reach and impact. </p><p><strong>The National Operations Service Manager:</strong></p><ul><li>Leads a small team responsible for forecasting, scheduling and administration of a workforce management system responsible for relevant Acas ACD services.</li><li>Facilitates the effective deployment of staff to meet required SLA, identifying potential barriers to this and alerting relevant stakeholders, including Head of Advice Services</li><li>Ensures schedules are built to achieve targets and comply with contractual terms and policy guidance around development time, breaks, lunches and additional non-customer facing time.</li><li>Co-ordinates activities across the Advice service function, providing insight to support business and workforce planning</li><li>Provides regular and ad- hoc performance reporting to multiple business areas including senior managers</li><li>Maintains and improves relationships with internal business areas, promoting awareness of Advice Service business planning needs.</li><li>Identifies and develops improvements and efficiencies in processes and procedures, including with the WFM system, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to meet service needs.</li><li>Builds and models a positive, inclusive and “can do” culture.</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Responsibility for forecasting, planning, scheduling and real time management to achieve agreed SLAs.</li><li>Developing service/s protocols, and guidelines as required, taking account of all stakeholder needs.</li><li>Facilitating the delivery of centrally agreed service levels and maximising service efficiency through effective deployment of available staff.</li><li>Identifying risks and put in place mitigation, highlighting wider issues outside of the team’s control to relevant stakeholders with recommendations for action.</li><li>Quality assuring processes, systems and outputs related to all elements of WFM to ensure that issues are identified and rectified quickly.</li><li>Utilise the WFM forecasting and scheduling system functionality to improve efficiencies and processes.</li><li>Ensuring the work of the team and systems are carried out in line with relevant legislation (eg GDPR) and Acas policies.</li><li>Ensuring team quality standards are maintained through coaching, feedback and training.</li><li>Building effective relationships with stakeholders across the business and with suppliers to ensure service needs are understood and met.</li><li>Overseeing production and distribution of relevant data and information to stakeholders.</li><li>Work with Senior Advice Manager, Analysts and Advice management to:</li><li>Coordinate and manage the Adviser resource,</li><li>Identify trends impacting on delivery of services,</li><li>Implement opportunities for improvements,</li><li>Identify staffing requirements and plan recruitment, and</li><li>Plan operational activities and promotion of services.</li><li>Supporting the delivery of continuous improvement across the service, gathering insight and intelligence and using this to develop new approaches ready for implementation.</li></ul><p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p><p><strong>Acas exists to make working life better for everyone in Britain.</strong> We are the experts in workplace matters, we’re impartial, so we’re not on anyone’s side. <strong>That means we’re working for everyone to help prevent and resolve workplace issues.</strong></p><p>Acas helps employers and employees by providing information, advice, training, conciliation and other services that prevent or resolve workplace problems.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pD7f-gurpg4?si=ARIKnPLY8d8c7g2W" target="_blank">Acas: Britain’s Workplace Experts</a></p><p>Acas has been recognised for its <strong>Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace</strong> from the Employers Network for <strong>Equality and Inclusion awards</strong> – Disability Confident Highly Commended; Pay Gap award winner and Overall winner for public sector organisations. Acas is committed to providing services and developing policies which <strong>embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience: </strong><br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Knowledge of forecasting and staff scheduling for a Contact Centre environment (Lead Criteria).</strong></li><li>Supporting stakeholders by providing regular and ad-hoc performance reporting.</li><li>Experience of managing resource through Workforce Management Systems (WFM).</li><li>Utilising Microsoft Excel to create and maintain reporting spreadsheets.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous line management experience.</li><li>Managing a team or service through a period of change.</li><li>Supporting continuous improvement by identifying and developing improvements in systems, processes and procedures.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,547, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service contributes £10,587 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We’re big believers in rewarding people for the amazing work they do, take a look at some of the fantastic benefits we offer: </p><ul><li>Learning and Development;</li><li>Health and wellbeing;</li><li>Pension scheme;</li><li>Cycle to work scheme;</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans;</li><li>Volunteering opportunities.</li></ul><p><strong>Could you ask for any more?</strong></p><p>You’ll have access to a Lifestyle website, where you’ll be able to grab savings over a wide range of products from holidays to your weekly shop. </p><p>To find out more please check out - <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/about-us/working-for-acas" target="_blank">Working for Acas</a><a href></a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Please click on the 'Apply now' button.</p><p><strong>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:</strong></p><p>An evidence-based <strong>Statement </strong>of <strong>Suitability </strong>and <strong>CV </strong>reflecting the essential and desirable Experience requirements as listed in the Job Description. Your statement of suitability should be no longer than 750 words. It should avoid generalised assertions, instead including specific examples of achievements, explaining the degree of challenge, what you did and the outcomes.</p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the:</p><p><strong>Lead Criteria:</strong> Knowledge of forecasting and staff scheduling for a Contact Centre environment. <br><br>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift of all the above requirements or progressed straight to assessment/interview.<br><em><br></em>If a large number of applications meet the minimum standard an interview wait list may be created for this position. This means that if you have met the minimum requirements at sift you may be placed at a ‘Hold’ status for up to 12 months and if we are able to invite you to an interview we will be in touch.</p><p><strong>Interview Details</strong></p><p>If you have successfully passed sift, you will be invited to an interview via MS Teams which is likely to take place in the week commencing <strong>16 February 2026</strong>. The interview will be a <strong>Strength </strong>and <strong>Experience</strong> interview and will also include <strong>Presentation</strong>. </p><p>The following essential criteria will be assessed at interview:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of forecasting and staff scheduling for a Contact Centre environment.</li><li>Supporting stakeholders by providing regular and ad-hoc performance reporting.</li><li>Experience of managing resource through Workforce Management Systems (WFM).</li><li>Utilising Microsoft Excel to create and maintain reporting spreadsheets.</li></ul><p>A reserve list will be created for this position, this means that if you have passed the interview, but we couldn’t offer you this position, you’ll be on a reserve list for 12 months if a similar position becomes available.</p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:</p><ul><li>Contact Acas HR Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</li><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need accessibility considerations to enter the building or interview room, for communications or adjustments for testing procedures.</li><li>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/disability-confident-scheme/" target="_blank">Disability Confident Scheme</a> and <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments</a><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>Want to learn more about Civil Service recruitment?</strong> You can find out more on <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a> - including information on <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/a-guide-to-civil-service-success-profiles/" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a>, writing a <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-write-your-ps/" target="_blank">Personal Statement</a>, acceptable use of <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial Intelligence</a> and what to expect at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/assessments-and-interviews/" target="_blank">Interview</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : HR Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : N/A</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Code and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact us on <a href="mailto:HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk" target="_blank">HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from us, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3MDgmdmVyaWZ5PWE1ZTg4Njc1MmIzYTI2ZDAyZTRiNzhjYjBhMmRiYzZkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMTk1LTgzOTAzNzc1ZmQ2N2IyZDE3ZGY5MDIwZDU0YmYxODlhZWQzMmI2ODY=" target="_blank">Job Description - National Operations Service Manager Opens in new window</a> (docx, 45kB)

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

National Operations Service Manager

Crown Prosecution Service

National Legal Trainee Scheme - Solicitor - January 2026 (October 2027 start)

National Legal Trainee Scheme - Barrister - January 2026 (October 2027 start)

Senior Digital Portfolio Manager

Lead Interaction Designer

HM Prison & Probation Service

Prison Officer – Advance into Justice

HM Revenue and Customs

Senior Data Management Professional (Driving Change)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Vehicle Services Senior Quality Lead – Centre of Excellence

Crown Prosecutor (January 2026)

Lead Supplier Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Please ensure to read this advert thoroughly before applying, it is open to 2nd year undergraduate students, </strong><strong>enrolled on a </strong><strong>Digital Forensic related course</strong><strong>. Students studying for a Master's degree are not eligible.</strong></p><p><strong>If you wish to apply for this placement, in the first instance, please speak to your university contact to determine if your course is relevant. If you or your university contact are unsure regarding eligibility, please contact </strong><a href="mailto:people@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>people@sfo.gov.uk</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>The Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) is responsible for the handling of all digital evidence seized by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). This includes the collection of evidence on site, forensic processing of any items seized or received, and the processing of these items into a medium that Case Teams can access through the SFO Digital Review System (DRS). The team works closely with the Case Support Team and third party suppliers to ensure that required material is delivered in a timely and appropriate manner. </p><p>The Serious Fraud Office is pleased to offer a work placement opportunity within their Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) in London. This will be open for applications from undergraduate students enrolled on a Digital Forensic related course. Candidates will need to be in full time education at the time of the placement. This placement will be to observe and support the members of the DFU and gain hands on experience of on-going investigations. </p><p><strong>Any successful candidate will be subjected to security vetting and will be required to sign official documents such as the Data Protection Act and the Official Secrets Act. All candidates will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality in regards to any case related information due to the nature of the work.</strong></p><p>Upon successful completion of their placement, students will have gained knowledge and experience in the following: </p><ul><li>The examination of a range of digital devices (For Example: Computers, Mobile Devices &amp; Removable media) </li><li>ISO 17025/FSR through the adherence to and review of in-house policies and procedures </li><li>SFO Search Operations (Depending on Operational Requirements) </li><li>Identification and Decryption of Encrypted Material </li><li>Report writing </li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p>Working under the supervision of experienced DFU staff at all times, successful candidate(s) will have the opportunity to experience some/all of the following:</p><ul><li>The acquisition of digital evidence adhering to SFO Policy along with the Forensic Science Regulator Codes of Practice and ISO 17025</li><li>Decryption of Encrypted Material</li><li>The processing of acquired data for ingestion into the SFO eDiscovery platform.</li><li>Attend SFO search operations to observe and assist Digital Forensic Examiners in the triage, seizure and acquisition of digital devices (Depending on Operational Requirements)</li><li>The validation and use of a range of forensic tools and software</li><li>Working with various Case Teams and develop an understanding of the investigation of Serious and Complex Fraud and Bribery</li></ul><p>For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>See above and attached Job Pack.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £24,409, Serious Fraud Office contributes £7,071 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here <a href="http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions" target="_blank">http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions</a></p><p>Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years’ service plus an additional day in recognition of the King’s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days’ leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.</p><p>Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.</p><p>Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.</p><p>Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.</p><p>Opportunities for learning and development.</p><p>Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.</p><p>Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.</p><p>Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. <a href="http://www.cssc.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.cssc.co.uk/</a></p><p>Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.</p><p>Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including:</p><ul><li>Discounts with high street retailers</li><li>Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets</li><li>Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes</li><li>Reloadable gift cards and e-cards</li><li>Instant vouchers</li></ul><p>Any move to the Serious Fraud Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application stage</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Experience and Technical criteria as outlined in the job pack will be assessed during the application process.</strong></p><p>As part of the application process you will be required to provide: </p><ul><li>A personal statement of no more than 500 words that outlines your strongest area within Digital Forensics and how you feel this can benefit the SFO. </li><li>A supporting CV outlining your job history and qualifications, including degree modules undertaken to date. </li></ul><p>In the event of a large volume of applications, please note that the criteria ‘Strongest area of Digital Forensics’ on the personal statement will be a lead criteria. Only those who meet the standard will have the rest of their application assessed. </p><p>It will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage. </p><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><p>Behaviours, experience and technical criteria as outlined in the job pack will be tested at interview. You will also be asked Strength based questions.</p><p>Candidates invited to interview will also be required to complete an assessment.</p><p>Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates in the invite to interview.</p><p>Sift to take place from 3 February 2026.</p><p>Interviews are expected to take place w/c 2 March 2026.</p><p>All dates are indicative and subject to change.</p><p>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p>This is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months with a possibility of extension (subject to business need).</p><p>For permanent civil servants joining the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) on a Fixed-term Appointment:</p><p>Please note if you accept a Fixed-term Appointment with the SFO the preferred option is for you to transfer from your home department on a loan basis to ensure you can return to your home department at the end of the Fixed-term Appointment. Exceptionally, if a transfer on a loan basis cannot be agreed by your home department, you would transfer to the SFO on the basis that you would lose your permanent Civil Service status but retain your continuity of employment. However, if you face a redundancy situation at the end of the Fixed-term Appointment you will be treated as a permanent civil servant for redundancy and redeployment purposes only. You must have two years’ service to be eligible for redundancy benefits under the Civil Service Compensation Scheme.</p><p>Therefore you should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at the SFO comes to an end, your employment in the Civil Service will end, unless:</p><ul><li>an extension to your Fixed-term Appointment has been agreed by the SFO.</li><li>a conversion to permanent status has been agreed by the SFO.</li><li>you are successfully redeployed into a suitable alternative post</li><li>you secure another Civil Service post through a recruitment process.</li></ul><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : People &amp; Culture</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:people@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">people@sfo.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02073628100</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:people@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">people@sfo.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>For external competitions there is no appeal against the selection decision. However, individuals have a right to appeal if they feel that the principle of appointment on merit through fair and open competition and the Civil Service Commissioners’ recruitment principles have not been met. Individuals who want to appeal should do this by setting out their grounds for appeal in an email for the attention of Head of People to <a href="mailto:People@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">People@sfo.gov.uk</a>. If, after an internal appeal, you still believe that the Civil Service Commissioners’ Principles have not been met, then you can contact the Commission directly: Complaints should be sent in writing to: Civil Service Commission, Room G08 ,1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ. 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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzI4NTcmdmVyaWZ5PWI0NGY5OTBiMjhjOTFmYjA0MzllNjg3YWNjNjNlYjNjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzYzNTY5MzUwLTYzNDAxY2E2ZTk3OGQ3NDE3OTc0OWU1ZWMyZGRhZWJjYTY2NWU5OTU=" target="_blank">Digital Forensic Placement - Job Pack FINAL (1) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 151kB)

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