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Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Principal Scientist (NMR) – Molecular Analysis - £60,778 p.a. + benefits

Government Legal Department

Deputy Director, Roads Strategy, Infrastructure and Local Transport, DfTLA (Jobshare 0.6FTE)

<h4>Job summary</h4>At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.<h4>Job description</h4><p>The success of a government project can depend on secure, timely shipments and our Logistics team always deliver the goods. From dedicated drivers to King's Messengers, they've delivered to over 250 destinations worldwide, moving over a million kilograms of freight annually across land, air, and sea. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. </p><p><strong>Delivering globally. </strong></p><p><strong>Dispatching each shipment with care. </strong></p><p><strong>Seeing your impact go further. </strong></p><p><strong>It all matters.</strong></p><p><strong>Keep our global organisation supplied with the goods it needs </strong></p><p>When you join us as a Warehouse Operative, you’ll have a wide range of important tasks as you work to keep our people supplied with the products they need. Responsible for receiving goods when they arrive on site and recording their receipt on Hera, our warehouse management system, you’ll maintain the very highest levels of safety and security as you carry out necessary threat detection procedures. You’ll also be required to pack items for dispatch, ensure they’re delivered to the agreed standards and respond to any customer queries, including offering advice on IATA regulations for dangerous air cargo.</p><p>An important part of your role will involve supporting, investigating and helping to resolve problems associated with logistics and diplomatic bag processes, and you’ll have a number of other responsibilities, including the creation and completion of paper and electronic records for the tracking of all goods on and off site. We’ll also expect you to work on the procurement of goods for inventory supply, including purchase orders and requisitioning. The management of inventory stock for internal and external customers will be another of your tasks, as will making arrangements for the complete end-to-end disposal of goods.</p><p><strong>Use all your skills as you help to keep our nation safe and secure</strong></p><p>To be a success in this role, you’ll have the skills to screen and pack goods safely and securely, and be capable of operating the specialist tools and vehicles used in our warehouses. In addition, you should have experience of high risk manual handling. The ability to drive a forklift truck would be desirable, as would an understanding of the Health and Safety requirements of working in a busy operational facility.</p><p>You’ll be joining a hard working, friendly and collaborative team, so you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Basic English and Maths qualifications (equivalent to GCSE Grade C or 4) are important, as is some practical knowledge and understanding of Microsoft’s suite of software, with a particular focus on Word and Excel. </p><p><strong>Discover the support you need to grow your career further</strong></p><p>But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.</p><p>Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk</p><p>Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process. You can find out more about this at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/</p><p>To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk</p><p><strong>It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world</strong></p><p>The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>We are looking for people with:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience and/or training in Microsoft suite (particularly word and excel)</li><li>Basic English and Maths qualifications (equivalent to GCSE Grade C or 4)</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Experience of working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Experience working in an environments with established health and safety standards and protocol.</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>Basic English and Maths qualifications (equivalent to GCSE Grade C or 4)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience of working in a fast paced environment</li><li>Experience working in an environments with established health and safety standards and protocol.</li><li>Experience and/or training in Microsoft suite (particularly word and excel)</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,000, FCDO Services contributes £8,401 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A Civil Service pension</li><li>A leave allowance of 25 days per annum</li><li>9 days per annum public and privilege days</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific questions.</p><p>Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.</p><p>Your CV should include:</p><ul><li> no personal identifying details</li><li> career history with key responsibilities</li><li> skills and experience</li><li> achievements</li><li> qualifications</li></ul><p>Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.</p><p>Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.</p><p>Those that are successful will be invited to a MS Teams or Face to face interview.</p><p>At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical skills and behaviours.</p><p>Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match. </p><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">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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MTYmdmVyaWZ5PWQ0YWNjMDM5ODY4MzJiZWNkNzNjMmJkODgwZWJkZGFjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDkyLTA0MjY2MWRhZmMwNjIwYzE4ZDVjMDQ2MzQxMTU4ZjhmZGRiOTZmODY=" target="_blank">Candidate pack Warehouse Operative - ADB Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1754kB)

FCDO Services

Warehouse Operative  ADB

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Scottish Forestry (SF) is the Scottish Government (SG) agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations. We have five regional offices or conservancies throughout Scotland that:</p><ul><li>provide forestry guidance and advice;</li><li>administer incentives (including grants) to deliver SG priorities;</li><li>implement forestry policy and regulations, and feed regional perspectives into national activities.</li><li>Carry out health, education and engagement programmes with local communities.</li></ul><p>Perth and Argyll Conservancy has a team of 27 technical and support staff. The team is based across two offices with most people based at Upper Battleby near Perth, and three in Argyll.</p><p>The conservancy team are busy, dedicated and enthusiastic carrying out a wide range of interesting and often complex casework and projects around our regulatory, grant giving and partnership remit. A key part of our work is woodland creation with the Conservancies having a major role in delivering the Scottish Government’s woodland creation targets. We are currently seeing a significant increase in the amount of new woodland creation in the area, approving around 3000 ha/year through the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS).</p><p>Perth and Argyll Conservancy has 3 area teams each led by an Operations Manager, supported by the Case Support team and Office Manager</p><p>We strongly believe in an inclusive and supportive work culture. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background. Scottish Forestry are a flexible employer and encourage applicants who wish to work</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>What you will do</strong></p><p></p><p>Monitor new and existing cases, as well as associated grant claim payments, in discussion with the Operations Managers, and aim to balance casework within teams.</p><p>Maintain an overview of all conservancy casework by developing a suitable system for recording case progress thus providing an effective service to applicants and minimise delays in processing casework.</p><p><strong>Main Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee allocation, recording and management of all casework i.e. Forestry Grant Scheme applications, Felling Permission Applications, Illegal Felling reports, Forest Plans etc in discussion with Operations Managers and Office Manager. Produce management information reports as required.</li><li>Monitor all submissions for monthly clearing, noting the outcome and maintain an overview of FGS contract issue and return.</li><li>Develop and maintain a record of all management Information for Conservancy Grants and Regulations activities.</li><li>Maintain an overview of all claim processing, variation requests and coordinate the Single Application Form (SAF) exercise ensuring payments are made within the agreed deadlines.</li><li>Act as the lead Conservancy contact for the National Office Operations Delivery team, coordinating action/disseminating information where required within the Conservancy.</li><li>Provide support to CSO’s within Area Teams and help balance case allocations across teams where required to cover for absence</li><li>Support and coordinate the training, mentoring and learning of Case Support Officers within the Conservancy teams.</li><li>Deputise for Office Manager by acting as signatory/authorising officer for finance.</li><li>Other duties as line manager decides is necessary.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience </strong></p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>experience of Grants &amp; Regulations administration and use of IT systems e. Rural Payments &amp; Services (RP&amp;S), Casebook etc</li><li>experience of planning, organising and managing workloads</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>previous experience of developing/overseeing a manual case management system</li></ul><br><p><strong>Technical</strong></p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages Excel, Word and Outlook</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £32,875, Scottish Forestry contributes £9,523 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours.To apply complete the online application form on the Scottish Forestry Website<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:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li></ul>

Scottish Forestry

Perth & Argyll CMO

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Technology Officer to lead the next stage of our DDaT Strategy. </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to reshape how DCMS works from the inside out. Reporting to the Chief Digital Information Officer, you will drive a major DDaT transformation to modernise IT, assurance, cyber security and technology services, while enabling digital delivery teams to innovate and build digital, data and AI capability across the department. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will lead the transition to a new operating model that strengthens governance, improves service resilience and enables multidisciplinary teams to collaborate effectively. You will play a key leadership role in the strategic departmental moves to Microsoft from Google, Integrated Corporate Services and joining the cross government shared services programme of Matrix. </p><p>We are looking for a senior leader who can turn technological possibility into operational reality, driving efficiency, maturing capability and leading DCMS through a three year change journey. Critical for success in this role will not only be the ability to lead a technological shift but also a people-centred and cultural shift. We are looking for exceptional leadership abilities to drive professionalism, modern ways of working and a customer-centred philosophy of delivery.</p><p>The Chief Technology Officer’s team is the technical centre of DCMS, leading the department's major DDaT transformation and ensuring our digital foundations are secure, resilient, and high-performing.</p><p>Under the leadership of the CTO, the team is structured to deliver essential services and strategic change, encompassing:</p><ul><li><strong>Technical services &amp; IT service management: </strong>delivering and supporting all core IT infrastructure, platforms, and end-user services, focusing on operational delivery, efficiency, and embedding best practices at scale.</li><li><strong>Cyber security:</strong> protecting the department's systems and data, owning our security strategy, and providing robust technical assurance.</li><li><strong>Information governance:</strong> managing Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) and Operational Data Protection to ensure compliance, proper data handling, and effective risk management across all technology usage.</li></ul><p>Collectively, we define and execute the long-term technical roadmap, translate emerging technology into secure reality, manage strategic supplier ecosystems, and drive cross-government collaboration to deliver maximum public value.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic digital and technology leadership:</strong> proven experience in setting direction and delivering technology strategies in complex organisations, to 1,000+ users, overseeing £5m+ annual budget. With experience of complex platform migration and integration (eg Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 or similar multi-cloud environments).</li><li><strong>Operational technology delivery:</strong> track record of stablising high-risk live services and embedding best practice and a customer-centric philosophy at scale. Demonstrable success managing the deployment and stabilisation of enterprise scale SaaS solutions in highly regulated or high-security environments alongside establishing and maintaining Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices for digital and data products and services.</li><li><strong>Information governance, risk, and cyber security: </strong>strong understanding of technology governance, KIM/data protection, risk management and cyber security principles, with the ability to balance innovation with compliance and operational resilience.</li><li><strong>Financial decision making for technology:</strong> ability to set budgets, justify investment in technology and make strategic trade offs between immediate operational needs and long-term value.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder, supplier, and collaboration:</strong> demonstrable ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, manage and drive accountability in complex supplier ecosystems and work collaboratively across government or large organisations.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Skills</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Modern Security Models:</strong> experience of establishing a DevSecOps and operational resilience testing practice to manage evolving threat landscape.</li><li><strong>Shared services:</strong> success driving value for money and financial control in shared services models.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes £23,465 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>DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:</p><ul><li><p>Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home</p></li><li><p>25 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service</p></li><li><p>A <a href="https://service.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dafd0441cc28ff6710e84b08f&amp;id=098624fb08&amp;e=cbad526c8a" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</p></li><li><p>Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice</p></li><li><p>3 days of paid volunteering leave</p></li><li><p>Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave</p></li><li><p>Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year</p></li><li><p>Occupational sick pay</p></li><li><p>Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice</p></li><li><p>Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks</p></li><li><p>Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work</p></li><li><p>Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!</p></li></ul><p>Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.</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>To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following via an online application which will assessed against the <strong>essential requirements for the role</strong>: </p><ul><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (max 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. </li></ul><p>For the <strong>shortlist</strong>, we will select applicants who demonstrate the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application and how this meets the essential requirements.</p><p>In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the <strong>statement of suitability. </strong>Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.</p><p>Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must 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 : SCS Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Head of Resourcing at <a href="mailto:recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.team@dcms.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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTAmdmVyaWZ5PWVlNjM1M2MxYjE4MjA3MTk2OWI3NWRiZjAzODY2YTRiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTc3LTQxYzUwOWU3NDdiMTYyYzQwOGU0NjdlNjg0ZDM4OWRiNzNmNmI1NmQ=" target="_blank">_Chief Technology Officer SCS1 - DCMS SCS Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 4537kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTEmdmVyaWZ5PWIwZjJiYzRmMzI3YjNkYzU4ZDM4NGY3NDE4MGI4Mjk2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTc3LTQxYzUwOWU3NDdiMTYyYzQwOGU0NjdlNjg0ZDM4OWRiNzNmNmI1NmQ=" target="_blank">Deputy Director - Chief Technology Officer DCMS Accessibility Pack (1) (1) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Chief Technology Officer

Companies House

Compliance & Enforcement Manager (ID Verification)

Home Office

Non-Current Assets Business Partner / Financial Reporting Resource Accounts Accountant

Welsh Revenue Authority

Services Director / Chief Operating Officer

UK Health Security Agency

Business Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About the Armed Forces Commissioner (AFC) </strong></p><p>The AFC is a newly established, dedicated champion for our Regular and Reserve personnel and their families; a landmark step in demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who serve our nation. Acting as an independent champion, the AFC provides a direct route for serving personnel and their families to raise concerns about welfare issues that may impact on their service lives and ability to serve.</p><p>The Commissioner subsumes the roles and responsibilities of the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF), providing independent and impartial oversight of the Service Complaints system. They have the power to help Service personnel access the Service Complaints system, review aspects of the handling of individual Service Complaints, and report on the efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness of the system as a whole.</p><p>They also have the discretion to conduct individual and thematic investigations into specific and broader welfare issues facing Service personnel and their families. The independent reports and recommendations they publish will highlight these issues to Parliament and the wider public, holding the government and the Armed Forces to account.</p><p><strong>About the post</strong></p><p>As an Assessment Team Officer, you will work within the Assessment Team, responsible for processing all enquiries and applications made to the AFC. You will act as the first point of contact for the AFC, providing advice and guidance about the AFC's role including powers to investigate Service Complaints and General Service Welfare matters. You will also be responsible for making referrals to the single Service Secretariat Teams, informing them of a Service person’s intent to make a Service Complaint.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Act as a first point of contact for the AFC, providing appropriate and timely responses to contacts.</li><li>Provide advice and guidance on the AFC’s role, including the referral process and powers to investigate Service Complaints and General Service Welfare matters.</li><li>Manage contacts made via different routes, including telephone, email, and the AFC website, providing a high-quality customer service, and ensuring all information is accurate, clear, and easy to understand.</li><li>Ensure all enquiries are acknowledged and accurately logged onto the CMS. Recommend updates to the CMS where necessary.</li><li>Review all contacts to establish whether they fall within the AFC’s remit. For those that do, check that we have all the required information and pass the case to the appropriate AFC team. For those that do not, signpost the contact to the appropriate route for their concern.</li><li>Ensure Service Complaint referrals are made appropriately to the Services within the determined timescales, as set out in the Process Manual.</li><li>Identify risks and highlight those, as appropriate, to line management.</li><li>Obtain information to ensure completed Service Complaint applications are ‘investigation ready’ and can be passed through for investigation.</li><li>Where issues relating to the role arise, such as incorrect information on the website, problems with factsheets or application forms, and contacts of potential media interest, work with the Business Team to address them.</li><li>Work with the Policy &amp; Improvement Manager to help identify trends and issues.</li><li>Provide regular updates on the work of the Assessment Team Officers to senior managers as required.</li><li>Additional tasks, as appropriate, in support of the Assessment Team Investigators and Assessment Team Manager.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential experience</p><ul><li>Strong customer service experience working in a customer facing call centre, assessment, or triage function.</li><li>Excellent administration and interpersonal skills<strong>.</strong></li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong ability to manage conversations over the telephone and MS Teams.</li><li>Proven competence with IT systems.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to deal with a wide range of people both sensitively and robustly.</li><li>A strong understanding and proven application of the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.</li><li>Ability to assess complicated information, recognising key issues in complex enquiries and applications to quickly to make reasoned decisions.</li><li>Ability to seek out facts, analyse information and make sound recommendations.</li><li>Strong ability to adapt to change and absorb new information and legislative change quickly.</li><li>Ability to ensure good quality information management. Able to be discrete and understand the need for confidentiality.</li></ul><p>Desirable experience</p><ul><li>Experience of working in an Ombudsman, regulator or other similar environment.</li><li>Knowledge of Defence and the Armed Forces.</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>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><p>Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.</p><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses.</p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.</p><p>Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.</p><p>Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.</p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience and a personal statement of 500 words. The personal statement should provide evidence of how you have met the Behaviours and Experience listed.</p><p>At <strong>sift</strong>, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following Success Profiles Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing</li></ul><p>In the event of a high number of applicants, sift will be based on the Delivering at Pace Behaviour.</p><p>At <strong>interview</strong>, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: </p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>If your application is successful, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the interview. Further details will be provided on confirmation of your interview.</p><p>If selected for interview this will be held in London. Anticipated date for interview is February 2026.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure</p><p>that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Erica Nickell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Erica.Nickell100@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Erica.Nickell100@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2MDcmdmVyaWZ5PTY2M2I4NjNiNDQ2ZThlNGE5MmRkYjUzZDQ0OTI0MzdkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDE5LTk4NWM4NDc1YmFlMTVhNzFkODQ1YTI1N2MwMWIyYWQzMDMxN2ZhODc=" target="_blank">Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

Ministry of Defence

Assessment Team Officer

Apprentice Business Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Ministry of Defence now advertises for Band 6 Practice Nurse positions based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.<h4>Job description</h4><ul><li> Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs. </li></ul><p>To view and apply for this vacancy please see the link and apply section below. </p><p>You will need to register for an account on NHS Jobs to apply. You will also be able to set up notifications based on your preferred location, keeping you fully informed when new vacancies are advertised. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Where there is a conflict of information between this site and NHS jobs, information contained on NHS Jobs takes precedence.<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>Onsite Gym</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Onsite Shop</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>Please apply using the following link: <a href="https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0003-26-0019" target="_blank">Job Advert</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">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 : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Band 6 Practice Nurse Primary Healthcare

Lead Nurse (TB)

Department for Transport

Head of Information Compliance and Deputy DPO

Government Property Agency

Deputy Director Strategic Communications

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>What you’ll do…</strong></p><p>You’ll be joining a productive and successful Brand and Corporate Partnerships team. Since 2020, we have brought in millions of additional funding in support of our work, and you’ll help us take this to the next level.</p><p>We’re looking for someone who shares our ambitious vision in promoting Forestry England and our forests on a cinematic platform.</p><p>You will report to the Head of Brand and Corporate Partnerships and will be a confident and engaging location manager with a detailed understanding of the film and tv industry along with broadcast, commercial and stills productions. You’ll have experience of negotiating fees and contracts, with knowledge of copyright law in relation to film and TV work.</p><p>Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.</p><p><strong>Where you’ll work…</strong></p><p>The position spans the entire country, requiring regular national travel while also supporting flexible blended working.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Day to day responsibilities for the role can be summarised as the following:</p><ul><li> Liaise closely with incoming productions, supporting and advising from enquiry through to wrap &amp; reinstatement.</li><li> Support colleagues across departments and regions, in facilitating filming.</li><li> Budget, track and report on filming related income and expenditure; working to targets and responding to opportunities nationwide.</li><li> Develop our portfolio and carry out regular site visits to photograph and survey potential locations.</li><li> Manage external relationships with film offices, councils and other industry organisations.</li><li> Promote the work of Forestry England and our locations within the TV and Film sector and engage with industry opportunities both internally and externally (including potential screen tourism offerings).</li><li> Advise on best work practices and review the necessary paperwork ensuring that filming activity is carried out in a professional, safe, sensitive and sustainable manner.</li></ul><p>And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li> Strong understanding of managing the changeable needs of a production or crew and their operational, creative and logistical requirements.</li><li> Experience of negotiating fees and contracts, managing budgets and working to income generation targets.</li><li> A strong set of industry contacts to help promote and establish Forestry England locations within the sector.</li><li> Good working knowledge of copyright law with reference to film, photography and TV work.</li><li> Able to advise senior leaders and colleagues across departments on specialist commercial opportunities, and how to make the most of them.</li><li> Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li> Comfortable independently managing competing priorities across multiple national locations; and timescales.</li><li> Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with a solution-focused approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li> An understanding of the ecological, environmental and recreation impacts of filming/ photography crews, and how to minimise and mitigate this.</li><li> A good creative eye and photography experience, helping to identify potential locations and develop further our portfolio.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>To be confirmed.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £48,765, Forestry Commission contributes £14,127 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Benefits…</strong></p><p>Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Pension Scheme.</a></p><ul><li>25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.</li><li>STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.</li><li>free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.</li><li>a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.</li></ul><p>Read more about the benefits on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/forestry-england-benefits" target="_blank">Forestry England 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, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>How to apply…</strong></p><p>You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. </p><p>You will be assessed on a technical skill, experience and strength based questions during your interview. </p><p> The <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles." target="_blank">Behaviours</a> being assessed at interview are – </p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture </li><li>Changing and Improving </li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><p>First interviews will take place on 12th February. This date is subject to change. </p><p>Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard </a>check.</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a>.</p><p>If you're planning to use AI to support your application, please ensure you've read our guidelines <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">here first.</a><a href="https://jobs.forestryengland.uk/members/modules/jobV2/jedit2.php" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Read more about our <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs#text-191896" target="_blank">application process and working with us</a> on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs" target="_blank">Forestry England website.</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : FC Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNTAmdmVyaWZ5PTYzMDQ0ZTkwM2JiZmI0YTM5MDE1N2U3OWI0ODgwMTFiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTk4LTgzOGU0MTA1ZTA0ODJhODU4N2M2MjVlYzMzZmE2MWYzNzIzNjQ1MTA=" target="_blank">Forestry England Job Description - National Locations Manager (PB3) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 135kB)

Forestry Commission

National Locations Manager (Maternity Cover)

Senior Data Engineer - Platforms and Tooling

Ofwat (Water Services Regulation Authority)

Communications Professional Placement Programme (12 months)

Project Delivery Professional Placement Programme (12 months)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>DEFRA is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. </p><p>Defra group has a unique operating model delivering corporate services centrally to the core department (Core Defra) and four of its Arms Length Bodies (ALBs) – Environment Agency, Rural Payments Agency, Natural England, and the Animal and Plant Health Agency.</p><p>The purpose of the role is to provide leadership and management across Compliance, Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Cash and Claims. To enable the successful delivery of the overall finance service to the Group Corporate Service bodies. Above all the role is there to ensure value for money and adherence to financial control and wider policies and processes.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></li><li><strong>Operational Oversight</strong></li><li><strong>Governance &amp; Reporting</strong></li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></li><li><strong>Other</strong></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Lead and support team members through organisational change effectively so that improvements and benefits are realised and better ways of working delivered which support customer and environmental needs.</li><li> Provide high level advice, support and guidance as lead expert in the organisation, to inform and influence Senior Managers’ and effectively underpin risk based decision making.</li><li>Provide high level direction to design and apply policy and process into and across the function/s in an efficient and integrated way.</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Proven leadership in compliance or financial governance within a complex organisation.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>P2P and O2C processes. </strong></li><li>Understanding of government financial regulations and Civil Service frameworks.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver through others.</li><li>Highly developed planning and organisational skills in a finance environment, with experience of delivery and meeting tight timescales.</li><li>Able to think creatively and strategically to solve problems and manage risks.</li><li>Strong oral and written presentational skills, with ability to explain financial issues to non-specialist audiences.</li><li>An authentic and credible leader, with the ability to engage and motivate those around you and lead an inclusive culture.</li><li>Ability to see change as a chance to drive efficiency and innovation; acting as an agent for change wherever you identify the opportunity to protect, drive and add value.</li><li>Experience in public sector finance or compliance.</li><li>Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems and financial automation tools.</li><li>You do not need to be a fully qualified CCAB member to apply for this role.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £67,730, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs contributes £19,621 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV, Personal Statement (previous skills and experience) and four behaviour statements.</p><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p>Your CV needs to demonstrate that you have undertaken similar roles and activities as shown in the job specification.</p><p>In the Personal Statement (previous skills and experience section), you need to provide about 750 words max, showing that you have skills/experience relevant to the role.</p><p><strong>Sift</strong></p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead Behaviour, Leadership and candidates need to meet the required sift score for their application to be progressed. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to a video assessment/interview.</p><p>Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>Candidates successful at sift stage will be invited to a video assessment/interview (1 hour) that will consist of a blended interview of Behaviours and Strengths.</p><p>A presentation or additional exercise relative to the role will also be assessed, further details will be given to candidates selected for interview.</p><p>Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.</p><p><strong>Reserve</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>As part of the pre-employment process for this post, successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. The agreed contractual workplace is then the substantive and permanent place of work for the successful candidate(s)</p><p>Where the location is ‘National’ the successful appointee should discuss and agree an appropriate contractual location in line with both Defra’s location policy and site capacity, prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.</p><p>Successful applicants currently employed by the hiring Defra organisation for this post may choose to remain in their current contractual location or may choose to change contractual location to one of those listed above. This should be discussed and agreed prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.</p><p>The agreed amount of time spent at a workplace for this post will reflect the requirement for Civil Servants to spend at least 60% of their working time in an organisation workplace with the option to work the remaining time flexibly from home. Working time spent at a workplace may include time spent at other organisational locations including field-based operational locations, together with supplier, customer or partner locations. This is a non-contractual agreement which is consistent with common Civil Service expectations.</p><p>Travel costs to non-contractual workplaces will be subject to departmental travel and subsistence policies. Travel costs to contractual workplaces are the responsibility of the employee.</p><p>The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location, and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.</p><p>Defra includes the core department, APHA, RPA, Cefas and VMD.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship Statement</strong></p><p>Please take note that Defra does not hold a UK Visa &amp; Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.</p><p><strong>Criminal Record Check</strong></p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check may be carried out.</p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><ul><li>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</li><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </li></ul><p><strong>Accessibility</strong></p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Internal Fraud Database Check</strong></p><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.</p><p>A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p><p><strong>NSV</strong></p><p>For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting</a></p><p><strong>Higher Security Clearance</strong></p><p>Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fvetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter%2Fthe-vetting-charter&amp;data=05%7C01%7CStewart.Crook%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C11d121afdedc4b66f0db08db02a2c67c%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638106670938846538%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DLMFEFWkLHuoVftzsYqu0LeN6MLyJyfsWhgTWBGwHFo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">See our vetting charter</a>.</p><p>All of these posts require the successful candidate to hold basic security clearance. Candidates posted to London may be subject to a higher level of clearance because of the security requirements for that location. Job offers to these posts are made on the basis of merit. Security vetting will only take place after the receipt of a job offer.</p><p><strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong></p><p>Any move to Defra from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. 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><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 : Pam Beadman</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:pam.beadman@defra.gov.uk" target="_blank">pam.beadman@defra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>f you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: <a href="mailto:defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">here</a><br><br>

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Head of Finance Operations

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you a good communicator with a great eye for detail, who is looking for the opportunity to support key Scottish Government priorities?</p><p>You will join the Customer Service Delivery team in Lerwick, who are part of the Rural and Inspections Division (RPID). RPID have around 600 staff in 17 area offices throughout Scotland providing a range of services. These teams manage the implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies, conduct inspections, process applications for funding and provide high quality customer service.</p><p>The team are looking for an Administration Officer to join them to support in a variety of duties including the delivery of high quality customer service for our farmers and customers, processing subsidies scheme grants and providing effective business support for the office.</p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Receipting, data capture, assessment and authorisations of applications and claims under a range of agricultural and environmental schemes.</li><li>Dealing with telephone, written and face to face enquiries from both internal and external customers including assisting with registration and navigation of RPID's online systems.</li><li>Using various IT systems, make assessments of information submitted on businesses and their applications, including data capture of information submitted.</li><li>General administrative duties, including filing, acknowledgement and onward processing of mail, compilation of files and maintaining spreadsheet information.</li><li>Reception duty including ensuring efficient back of house services working across enabling functions.</li><li>Providing efficient, effective and proactive support to a team.</li><li>Proactive diary and inbox management including organising and preparing meetings and events, prioritising tasks and coordinating activity.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><strong>Success profile</strong><strong>Experience</strong><ul><li>An understanding of IT systems, including Microsoft Office or similar.</li></ul><strong>Behaviours:</strong><ul><li>Communicating and influencing – <strong>Level 1</strong></li><li>Working together – <strong>Level 1</strong></li><li>Managing a quality service – <strong>Level 1</strong></li><li>Delivering at pace – <strong>Level 1</strong></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>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,245, Scottish Government contributes £7,603 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an <strong>interview</strong> and <strong>short presentation</strong>. Assessments are scheduled for w/c <strong>23 February 2026</strong> however this may be subject to change.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Alan Younie</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Alan.Younie@gov.scot" target="_blank">Alan.Younie@gov.scot</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot" target="_blank">scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot</a></li></ul>

Scottish Government

Administration Officer - Lerwick (2822)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. </p><p>As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment. We also oversee the markets in the water sector to ensure they’re working for customers.</p><p>The water sector is entering a new chapter. Following the Independent Water Commission’s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment.</p><p>Ofwat will be working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We’re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales.</p><p>While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact.<br><br>You can find out more about why you should join Ofwat, our strategy, SAILOR Values and our Framework for Success in the attached Candidate Pack.</p><h4>Job description</h4><h4><br>About the Professional Placement Programme</h4><p>As a professional placement student at Ofwat, you’ll use the tools you've developed throughout your degree to help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the water industry. This unique placement offers the perfect balance between hands-on experience and structured support, allowing you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice whilst benefitting from tailored development opportunities. You'll enjoy the best of both worlds, gaining invaluable exposure to the water sector and setting yourself up with a fantastic launch-pad for your future career.</p><p>You’ll be learning and growing in a dynamic environment, alongside apprentices and graduates in our Early Careers community, an important talent pipeline for the sector and a group we truly value. </p><p>The corporate finance professional placement sits in our Major projects team.</p><p>The Major Projects Team is responsible for the oversight of the development, procurement, and delivery of the future pipeline of major infrastructure projects in the water sector in England and Wales. These include new reservoirs, water recycling and desalination schemes and infrastructure that will transfer water across England and Wales. We work closely with RAPID (Regulator’s Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) on the early engagement on both water resources and wastewater planning. </p><h4>Learning and Development </h4><p>During your professional placement, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive blend of personal and professional development designed to help you thrive. You’ll take part in Ofwat Essentials, our core learning programme delivered by in-house experts, alongside monthly training sessions provided through our early careers team. </p><p>You’ll have the chance to deliver and support meaningful internal and external projects, gaining the knowledge and confidence to make a real impact. Your placement will give you valuable insight into how our organisation works and help you grow your creativity, leadership and strategic thinking, setting you up to achieve your aspirations beyond the programme.</p><p>In addition to ‘on-the-job' learning, you’ll have access to technical training tailored to your development needs, as well as wider learning opportunities including conferences and visits to water companies’ operational sites. You’ll be equipped with the tools, experiences and support you need to flourish in your profession and build a strong foundation for your future career.</p><p>You will also be supported by a wide network of stakeholders across Ofwat, including your people leader, the early careers team and a dedicated buddy. In addition, you’ll have the option to work with one of our internal coaches, offering personalised guidance to help you make the most of your development journey with us. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><h4><br><a href></a><a href></a>Professional requirements - Essential criteria</h4><p>To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications, attributes, experience, skills and knowledge.</p><p><strong>Experience, skills and knowledge</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Lead criterion:</strong> A solid foundation in finance, along with a strong interest in how major infrastructure projects are funded and financed, including both public and private investment models.</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to work with numbers, spreadsheets and tools such as excel for calculations, charts <br>and analysis.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li> A strong interest in developing regulatory and commercial awareness. </li></ol><p><strong>Attributes </strong></p><p>Ofwat's Attributes underpin our SAILOR values. Throughout the selection process, we will assess you on the following attributes that are essential for success on the programme. These are defined more fully in our <a href="https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Framework-for-success-guide.pdf" target="_blank">Framework for Success</a> (associate grade).</p><p><em>5. Committed Learner</em> – "I'm flexible, curious and adaptable, committed to my own growth and development."</p><p><em>6. Makes Relationships Count</em> – "I contribute to a supportive team environment, showing empathy and building effective relationships to achieve progress."</p><p><em>7. Creates clarity</em> – "I'm adept at communicating clearly, simplifying complexity, considering the needs of my audience, and tailoring my written and verbal communications to meet their needs."</p><p><em>8. Adaptable thinker</em> – "I identify problems and seek out information to find solutions. I do this in a way that considers the needs of others, and I'm flexible to adapt my approach as parameters or goals change."</p><p><em>9. Delivers outcomes</em> – "I achieve my objectives in a timely manner, keeping people updated, and taking accountability and responsibility for outputs and outcomes. I link my work to the bigger picture and ask for clarification when it's needed, striving always to improve my delivery to customers (whether internal or external)."</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>Eligibility: <br><br>You should have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 degree in one of the following degree areas: finance, economics, accounting, sciences or engineering from a UK university. <br><br>We also welcome applicants who have completed a Level 3, 4, or 5 apprenticeships in any of the areas listed above, as well as applicants with a relevant postgraduate qualification. <br><br>As this is a placement programme, you must either be studying on a degree that includes a sandwich year or be a recent graduate/ apprentice with no more than three years of post-graduation work experience.<h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>Why You Should Join Us: </strong></p><p>Our people are at the heart of Ofwat, and our People Strategy defines the goals that keep this focus at the centre of everything that we do. In our annual People Survey 2024, we outperformed the Civil Service (CS) People Survey benchmarks in all 10 areas.</p><p>Almost four in five of our people would recommend Ofwat as a great place to work. Nine in ten say that they are treated with respect and that Ofwat respects individual differences. Nine in ten also say that the work they do is interesting and that they decide how they do their work. That’s great but it’s important to us to build an environment that is not only fair, inclusive and empowering but also collaborative. Here, nine in ten of our people say that their team works together to find ways to improve what we do, and that their manager is open to their ideas.</p><p><strong>You will also benefit from: </strong></p><ul><li>Excellent employer pension contributions. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack.</li><li>25 days’ annual leave (increasing to 30 with each year of service) plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave</li><li>Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership</li><li>Flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle</li><li>Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies</li><li>Up to 3 volunteering days per year</li><li>Recognition vouchers scheme</li><li>Generous shared parental leave and pay </li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Regular development opportunities</li><li>Health and wellbeing initiatives</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan for home-to-office travel</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution to lenses/spectacles for VDU users</li></ul><p>Moving to Ofwat 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. Find out more at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><h4><br>How to apply </h4><p>Apply through the Civil Service Jobs website where you’ll be asked to create an account and complete an application form and personal statement. If you’re unable to make an electronic application, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofwat.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofwat.gov.uk</a> and we will support you in completing your application. </p><p>Please see the <a href="https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Candidate-Guidance-Final.pdf" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> on our website for more detail and tips on how to best make your application and prepare for interview. </p><p><strong>Please ensure you have submitted your application in full ahead of the deadline listed below. Unfortunately, we won't be able to consider late applications. </strong></p><p><strong>Selection timetable </strong></p><p>Closing date <br><br></p><p><strong>23.55 on 8th February 2026</strong></p><p>Video Interviews Close <br></p><p>23.55 on 2nd March 2026</p><p>Birmingham Assessment Centre <br></p><p>W/c 23rd March 2026</p><h4><br><a href></a><a href></a>Selection process</h4><p> The selection process will include 4 key stages:</p><p>1. Eligibility – your application needs to meet the eligibility/ qualification requirements for this placement programme.</p><p>2. Pre- Sift and Sift Stage – Blind Sifting</p><p>At <strong>Pre-sift stage</strong> we will assess your application (personal statement) against the Lead Criterion. <br><br><strong>Sift Stage</strong>: Applications which meet the lead criterion will proceed to sift stage which will assess "Delivers Outcomes" and "Makes relationships count" attributes, as specified in the table below.</p><p><em>We operate a blind sifting model to eliminate bias. All candidate identifying information will be removed from applications. </em><em>Please ensure you provide enough evidence in your application form/Personal statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.<br><br></em>3. Video interview Stage - this stage of the process consists of self-recorded video interview assessing three attributes as specified in the table below. <br><br>4. Assessment Centre Stage - the final stage of the selection process includes an in-person assessment centre held in our Birmingham office. The assessment centre will consist of the following activities and will assess skills, experience, knowledge and attributes as specified in the attached Candidate Pack.</p><ul><li>A group exercise</li><li>An interview</li><li>A presentation (topic to be shared in advance)</li><li>A written exercise</li></ul><p><strong>Please refer to the attached Candidate Pack for further details on the assessment process. </strong></p><p>* Note that if a high volume of candidates meet the minimum pass mark at Video interview stage, we will only progress the highest scoring candidates to Assessment centre. Candidates not invited to the assessment centre, who have achieved the minimum pass mark at video interview, will be placed 'on hold' until the final stage of the assessment process is completed. Should the role/s remain unfilled, candidates placed 'on hold' may be invited to Assessment centre in merit order. </p><p>** If the selection process identifies more appointable candidates than roles available, a reserve list will be created for 12 months from which further appointments in merit order can be made.</p><p>If you have any queries about any aspect of this role, selection process, or you require any reasonable adjustments please email <a href="mailto:earlycareers@ofwat.gov.uk" target="_blank">earlycareers@ofwat.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>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:earlycareers@ofwat.gov.uk" target="_blank">earlycareers@ofwat.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:earlycareers@ofwat.gov.uk" target="_blank">earlycareers@ofwat.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:earlycareers@ofwat.gov.uk" target="_blank">earlycareers@ofwat.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Complaints procedure - The process of recruitment and assessment embraces the principles of fair and open competition and best practice. The first is to maintain the principle of selection for appointment to the Civil Service on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Recruitment Principles. The second is to promote an understanding of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil…</a> which sets out the constitutional framework in which all civil servants work and the values they are expected to uphold, and to hear and determine appeals made under it. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofwat.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofwat.gov.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 at <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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0NDcmdmVyaWZ5PWFjMGU3MjZlMjQ0YzQ5MDMxZTBhMmE0ODA1N2UyOTBmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNzMyLTJlMzk5MzljZGQzZWM0NDUzODM2ZmY1NTdhYTVlNzk1MGVjOTdiNzc=" target="_blank">Corporate Finance Placement 2026 Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 720kB)

Corporate Finance Professional Placement Programme (12 months)

HM Revenue and Customs

Technical Surveillance Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Imagine being part of a team that contributes to a high-performance culture, where your role contributes to the wider goals of your team, directorate and your organisation. In the last year as a <strong>Customer Contact Advisor </strong>in <strong>NCSC</strong>, you might have: <br></p><ul><li>Provided a first line resolution for customers seeking advice or sharing information of concern. </li><li>Handled information about emotional situations whilst dealing with a wide variety of customers. </li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p>You’ll work closely with others to deliver shared outcomes, In this role, you’ll: <br></p><ul><li><strong>Manage stakeholder relationships: </strong>Managing customer interactions in a compassionate, caring and professional way. </li><li><strong>Take ownership:</strong> Maintaining organisational knowledge, awareness of recent activity within the health and social care sector. </li><li><strong>Provide exceptional customer service:</strong> To a diverse customer group who contact CQC seeking advice or sharing information of concern via multiple channels.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form: <br></p><ul><li><strong>Excellent customer service skills: </strong>Show how your skills will enable you to deal with difficult, sensitive and sometimes distressing information. </li><li><strong>Working collaboratively: </strong>Evidence how you have worked flexibly and collaboratively within a team to deliver high-volume, high-quality customer focused activity against performance targets. </li><li><strong>Communication skills:</strong> Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, whilst being able to adapt communication style to suit a varied audience. </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>We offer a wide range of <a href></a>, including:</p><ul><li>Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).</li><li>Training and development opportunities.</li><li>Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.</li><li>NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.</li><li>Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!</li></ul><p>Please see our <a href></a> page for the full list.</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>TBC<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cqc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cqc.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cqc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cqc.org.uk</a></li></ul>

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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for an exceptional <strong>Senior Scientist - Data Science for Simulation</strong> to help us make a difference to our planet. </p><p>As our Senior Scientist - Data Science for Simulation, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. </p><p>Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. </p><p><strong>World changing work </strong></p><p>From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. </p><ul><li>We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact</li><li>We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better</li><li>We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making</li><li>We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater</li><li>We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Your world of expertise </strong></p><p>You will contribute to research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning for weather and climate modelling, with an initial focus on advancing the FastNet Machine Learning Weather Prediction model. This work is part of the Artificial Intelligence for Numerical Weather Prediction (AI4NWP) project, a flagship Met Office initiative applying advanced machine learning to weather prediction challenges.You will operate within a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, engineers, and domain experts, collaborating closely with internal and external partners—including other National Meteorological Services, research institutions, and commercial organizations. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in machine learning and data science while developing innovative solutions for weather and climate applications.<br></p><p><strong>Your key duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the scientific development and implementation of machine learning solutions for Earth system applications, with a focus on weather forecasting.</li><li>Apply software engineering best practices to ensure scientific code is reproducible, scalable, and maintainable; design robust data workflows and optimize advanced machine learning methods for weather and climate data.</li><li>Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences and seminars.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external domain experts, sharing expertise within the broader scientific and research software engineering community.</li><li>Mentor junior scientists and help shape the strategic direction of the team.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria, skills and experience: </strong></p><ol><li>We’re experts by nature – Experience in developing machine learning solutions in the atmospheric sciences or related domains.</li><li>We keep evolving - Ability to provide scientific leadership, to generate innovative solutions to complex challenges, to contribute to strategic planning, and to lead the delivery of complex research projects, including leading the work of others.</li><li>We’re Experts by Nature – Proficiency in software engineering and knowledge of quality assurance practices.</li><li>We’re better together - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to listen actively, discuss complex scientific and/or technical information clearly and effectively with a range of audiences. Experience of working in collaborative, cross-disciplinary research environments</li><li>We live and breathe it - Strong organisational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver work on time and aligned with agreed project and organisational objectives.</li><li>We keep evolving – Commitment to ongoing personal professional development and to supporting others in developing theirs, leading to improved outputs and the career development of others.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £43,081, Met Office contributes £12,480 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Why join us </strong></p><p>Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.</p><p>As our Senior Scientist - Data Science for Simulation, your total reward package will be up to £60,268 annually, which includes: </p><ul><li>£43,081 base pay</li><li>An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. </p><p>Closing date 27/01/2026 at 23:59 with interviews commencing from 02/02/2026. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. </p><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit <a href="https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/join-us/our-approach-recruitment" target="_blank">our approach to recruitment</a>.</p><p><strong>How we can help</strong></p><p>If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. </p><p>We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. </p><p>We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact us at: <strong><a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></strong> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <strong><a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a></strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

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Senior Scientist - Data Science for Simulation

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