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<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Funding notes</strong></p><p>The studentship is only available for students eligible for home UK fees. Entry requirements are a first-class BSc degree or a 2:1 (or international equivalent). An MSc in a relevant subject (or international equivalent) is also acceptable. University of Reading actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We strongly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented within our research student community: BAME British applicants, applicants with disabilities and older applicants. </p><p>As a candidate, you will be a highly motivated individual interested in undertaking research in the field of cell and molecular biology.</p><p><strong>Project description</strong></p><p>A 4-year full-time PhD studentship is available in the Immunohaematology &amp; Autoimmunity team, working with the Standards Lifecycle within the Science and Research operational group (S&amp;R) of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This project is in collaboration with the Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research (ICMR), School of Biological Sciences, at University of Reading. The student will also be required to complete two 3-month rotations in the wider MHRA within their first year allowing them to gain insight into public health research.</p><p>The project will be supervised by Dr Dina Vara at the MHRA, and by Prof Jon Gibbins and Dr Chris Jones at the University of Reading. The studentship is anticipated to commence on 28th September 2026. The studentship will offer a stipend, currently £22,780 per year and reviewed annually. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About the Project</strong></p><p>Platelet transfusion is essential for the management of bleeding, trauma, and thrombocytopenia, yet reliance on short-lived, fresh platelets poses major logistical and clinical challenges. Lyophilised platelets (LPs) have been explored as a potential alternative since the mid-20th century, yet uncertainties remain regarding the extent to which platelet structure, function, and metabolic activity are preserved following freeze-drying.</p><p>Recent studies, alongside earlier exploratory work, suggest that trehalose-loaded lyophilised platelets (TL-LPs) can retain key haemostatic properties. However, the mechanisms underpinning this preservation and the degree to which TL-LPs recapitulate the structural and functional characteristics of fresh platelets remain insufficiently defined. Addressing these knowledge gaps is essential for advancing TL-LPs towards therapeutic, diagnostic, and quality-control applications.</p><p>This multidisciplinary PhD project aims to systematically investigate the impact of lyophilisation on platelet structure and function, with a particular focus on membrane integrity, haemostatic activity, mitochondrial stability, and long-term storage resilience. By building on emerging evidence in platelet preservation and biostabilisation, the project seeks to establish whether TL-LPs retain sufficient platelet-like properties to support their clinical translation.</p><p>The proposed research will assess the feasibility of using TL-LPs as functional platelet surrogates through comprehensive in vitro evaluation. Specific objectives include: (i) characterisation of membrane architecture and preservation of key platelet surface receptors following lyophilisation; (ii) evaluation of primary and secondary haemostatic function; (iii) assessment of mitochondrial integrity and metabolic responsiveness; and (iv) determination of TL-LP stability under varying storage durations and environmental conditions.</p><p>The successful candidate will gain extensive training in a wide range of laboratory techniques relevant to platelet biology, haemostasis, and biotherapeutic development. These will include advanced microscopy, flow cytometry, functional haemostasis assays, metabolic and mitochondrial analyses, and data interpretation using appropriate statistical approaches. As with all PhD projects, experimental strategies will be refined as the project develops, and new findings emerge.</p><p>The student will benefit from multidisciplinary supervision and access to state-of-the-art facilities across the University of Reading and the MHRA, providing a unique translational research environment at the interface of academic science and regulatory science. In addition, the candidate will have access to specialised training courses and professional development opportunities and will be encouraged to present their findings at national and international scientific conferences.</p><p><strong>About MHRA</strong></p><p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.</p><p><strong>About S&amp;R</strong></p><p>Based at a state-of-the-art scientific facility in South Mimms Hertfordshire, S&amp;R is an operational group of the MHRA. We are a global leader in the characterisation, standardisation and control of biological medicines with the objective to deliver public health impact via world-leading science, research and innovation. The successful candidate will have the unique experience of undertaking the PhD research at a government facility.</p><p><strong>About the Team</strong></p><p>The Immunohaematology and Autoimmunity team, within the Standards Lifecycle division of S&amp;R, is an expert group focused on developing lyophilised biological products that support World Health Organization International Standards.</p><p><strong>Awarding Institution</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be registered at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading — a leading UK research centre in cardiovascular and platelet biology, recognised for its expertise in thrombosis, haemostasis and related fields.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>Eligible students will be expected to hold an MSci (at least a 2:1) or a BSc (at least a merit) + MSc (at least a 2:1) or the international equivalents of the relevant first degree and the Masters’ degree. Additional relevant postgraduate or other laboratory work experience relating to the proposed project would be appreciated but not essential.</p><p>Please note, this studentship is only available to home students meeting the following criteria:</p><ul><li>Be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or</li><li>Have settled status, or</li><li>Have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements), or</li><li>Have indefinite leave to remain or enter</li></ul><p>As a candidate, you will be a motivated individual with a strong passion for improving patient outcomes. You will have a keen interest in working with the Standards Lifecycle within the Science and Research operational group (S&amp;R) of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).</p><p>Your key responsibilities will be:</p><ul><li>To undertake the research projects in line with the project aims.</li><li>To communicate effectively, orally and through written media, undertake presentations at scientific meetings and maintain excellent records.</li><li>To interact regularly and effectively with your supervisors and interact appropriately and effectively with other staff.</li><li>To meet the expectations of the study for a PhD by the awarding body (University).</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £22,780, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £6,599 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>Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays </li><li>Privilege Leave: 1 day </li><li>Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff </li><li>Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay </li><li>Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service </li><li>Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information <a href="http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/</a> For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666 </li><li>Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance </li><li>Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan </li><li>Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund </li><li>Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) </li><li>Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs </li><li>On-going learning and development </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>You should submit a covering letter, with your application and CV, detailing what you can bring to the project and what you would anticipate achieving from the studentship to <a href="mailto:studentship@nibsc.org" target="_blank">studentship@mhra.gov.uk</a> Please quote the reference number MHRA-PhD-2-2025 in your letter. Informal enquiries can be directed to <a href="mailto:dina.vara@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">dina.vara@mhra.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>If you have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010 (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010</a>) you may apply under the UK Civil Service Guaranteed Interview Scheme provided that you meet all of the qualifications, skills, requirements and experience defined as essential for the studentship. You must submit the Guaranteed Interview Scheme Declaration form with your application: this can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guaranteed-interview-scheme." target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guaranteed-interview-scheme.</a> At interview all applicants will be assessed solely on merit.</p><p>Any offer of a studentship is conditional upon successful background screening which includes, but is not limited to checks on identity, qualifications and right to study in the UK.</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>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dina.vara@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">dina.vara@mhra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. 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 the Resourcing Team at <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a>, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a> - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ<br><br>

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

PhD Studentship - Therapeutic Reference Materials

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<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>Are you an experienced engineering professional with strong leadership skills?</p>
<p>We are looking for an Engineering Works Supervisor to join our Engineering Maintenance team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the Council’s engineering infrastructure, including flood defences, pumping stations, watercourses, coastal defences, car parks, and highway assets.</p>
<p><br><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p>
<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead and supervise the engineering maintenance team to deliver responsive and planned works.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Coordinate resources to meet financial and quality targets.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage budgets, timesheets, job sheets, and procurement of materials.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Carry out surveys, prepare schedules of works, and oversee contractors.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure compliance with Health &amp; Safety regulations and maintain audit trails.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Undertake inspections and minor works to keep assets safe.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Drive Council vehicles responsibly and maintain equipment.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Contribute to continuous improvement and support the Council’s Climate Change Strategy.</p>
<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>
<p><strong>Essential:</strong><br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;LGV Driving Licence (Category C), Mini Digger Licence, and valid Driver CPC.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience in civil engineering, groundworks, or trade-based tasks.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to lead a team and coordinate maintenance works.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong awareness of Health &amp; Safety.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Physically capable of manual work and flexible in working arrangements.</p>
<p><strong>Desirable:</strong><br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Supervisor qualification, relevant trade qualification, JCB 3CX Licence, Hiab/Lorry Loader Licence, IOSH Working Safely.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience of leading and supervising a team.</p>
<p><strong>What you’ll get in return:</strong><br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.</p>

Engineering Works Supervisor

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<p>Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. Complementing our existing service, this role has been created to provide a dedicated resource to manage fire safety within the organisation.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Housing Compliance Surveyor – Fire Safety to join our compliance team. This is a vital role ensuring that Dartford Borough Council’s housing stock meets all fire safety regulations and standards, keeping our residents safe and our properties compliant. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals. As a landlord we currently have responsibility for buildings up to 11m in height, with no dwellings above this height. You will be responsible for carrying out fire safety inspections, type 1 and type 2 fire risk assessments to domestic blocks, and surveys, as well as supporting the delivery of remedial works and monitoring contractor performance. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li>Conduct fire safety inspections and risk assessments across housing properties.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports and recommendations following surveys.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation and guidance.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and update compliance systems.</li>
<li>Advise colleagues and contractors on fire safety requirements and best practice.</li>
<li>Monitor and oversee remedial works to ensure timely and compliant delivery.</li>
<li>Support audits and provide evidence for regulatory compliance.</li>
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<p><strong>About You</strong></p>
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<li>Experience in fire safety surveying or compliance within housing or a similar environment.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Relevant fire safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessment certification) is essential.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Strong communication and reporting skills.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.</li>
<li>Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work</li>
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Dartford Borough Council

Compliance Surveyor – Fire Safety and Risk Assessments

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We’re looking for an experienced Principal Asset Manager to help us optimise Enfield’s diverse commercial estate and support the delivery of excellent services for our residents.<br>
You’ll play a key role in managing and maximising income from a substantial commercial portfolio (part of a wider non-housing portfolio of over 1,100 assets, including c.625 commercial properties and a commercial investment portfolio currently generating around £8m p.a.).<br>
Reporting to the Head of Estates, you’ll lead on complex commercial asset management work, provide expert professional advice, and help shape and implement our Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Commercial Asset Strategy.<br>
About the role<br>
As Principal Asset Manager you will:<br>
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 - Proactively manage a defined commercial asset portfolio (e.g. retail, industrial, rural or mixed-use), ensuring it is fully occupied, well-balanced and delivering optimal return.<br>
 - Lead and manage a wide range of commercial property transactions, including lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, service charges, landlord consents, dilapidations, breaches of covenant and income/debt management.<br>
 - Identify opportunities to increase income, reduce voids and manage risk, ensuring full market rent is achieved wherever appropriate.<br>
 - Support and challenge colleagues to develop innovative approaches to the use and optimisation of assets, including re-purposing assets and creating new income streams.<br>
 - Work closely with the Head of Estates and Head of Disposals on option appraisals, disposals, acquisitions, development agreements and joint ventures, including business plans for vacant, surplus and retained assets.<br>
 - Contribute to annual asset valuations and ensure compliance with RICS and CIPFA guidance, working closely with Finance on capital accounting requirements.<br>
 - Provide specialist property advice to senior officers and Members, and support major regeneration and development schemes in the borough.<br>
 - Represent the Head of Estates and deputise when required, including attending internal and external meetings, committees and partnerships.<br>
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You’ll also help champion our corporate values and behaviours within Property Services – building a culture of trust, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.<br>
About you<br>
We’re looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with confident leadership and excellent stakeholder skills.<br>
You will have:<br>
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 - Extensive experience in asset/estate management and commercial/public sector surveying, including valuations, acquisitions and disposals, rent reviews, lease renewals, ratings, compensation and estate management across a diverse commercial or mixed-use portfolio.<br>
 - A proven track record of managing large commercial/investment portfolios to generate growth, maximise income and realise commercial potential.<br>
 - Experience of successfully delivering projects and programmes to time and budget, managing competing demands and external consultants where required.<br>
 - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – able to interpret complex data, see the bigger picture and make informed decisions.<br>
 - Excellent negotiation, influencing, report-writing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex property issues clearly to a range of audiences, including senior officers, Members, partners and tenants.<br>
 - A good understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Local Government Act, Landlord and Tenant Act, Health &amp; Safety legislation) and sound commercial and financial acumen.<br>
 - The ability to engage, coach and motivate others, setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback.<br>
 - Experience of working collaboratively across services and with external partners, and an understanding of the political context and role of elected Members.<br>
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Qualifications<br>
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 - Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) with several years’ post-qualification experience.<br>
 - A relevant RICS-approved property-related degree or equivalent professional qualification.<br>
 - A clean uk driving licence and access to a vehicle (or suitable alternative travel arrangements) for site visits.<br>
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Contact Details -<br>
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact James Raven on 02081320842 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.<br>
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email <a href="mailto:farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk</a><br>
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.<br>
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.<br>
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:<br>
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 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).<br>
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.<br>
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.<br>
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.<br>
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.<br>
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.<br>
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.<br>
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.<br>
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br>
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Principal Asset Manager

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<p>Your completed application should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Emma Jones at <a href="mailto:admin@olow.pfcmat.org" target="_blank">admin@olow.pfcmat.org</a> ensuring that you enclose the following documents:&nbsp;<br>• CES Application Form<br>• CES Consent to Obtain References<br>• CES Monitoring Form<br>• CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form</p>
<p><br>The closing date for applications is Monday 26th January 2026 at 10am.</p>
<p>Shortlisting will take place on Monday 26th January 2026.<br>Interviews will be held during on Monday 2nd February 2026.</p>
<p>If you have any feedback on the application process and how we can make it more accessible, please let us know at <a href="mailto:info@pfcmat.org" target="_blank">info@pfcmat.org</a>.</p>
<p>Pope Francis Catholic MAT and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School are committed to&nbsp;<br>safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.<br>Please see link to our school’s Child Protection Policy here: Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School -<br>Policies</p>

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<p>Post Title: Teaching Assistant - Level 2<br>Pay Scale: Grade D / SCP 5-6<br>Contract: Fixed Term (Until August 2026 in the first instance)</p>
<p><br>Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust was established to provide the very best Catholic education for the young people in our schools. We are enabling schools, aspiration and faith to flourish by; ‘Uplifting Hearts, Inspiring Minds’ Our schools have the distinctive Catholic identity, with their own ethos. Our aim is to facilitate Catholic schools to retain their identity and history but to be supported by a multi academy trust that offers systems, services and a policy framework that allows all its schools and academies to flourish.</p>
<p>Our values:</p>
<p><strong>Joy // Mercy // Service // Dignity // Solidarity</strong></p>
<p>We are looking to appoint an ambitious and hardworking individual to join the supporting team at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Visits to school can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 0151 525 6358.</p>
<p>CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 26th JANUARY at 10am<br>INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: MONDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2026</p>

L2 Teaching Assistant

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/6272/Recruitment_pack_January_2026.pdf" target="_blank">Recruitment_pack_January_2026</a></li>
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<p>Your completed application should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Emma Jones at <a href="mailto:admin@olow.pfcmat.org" target="_blank">admin@olow.pfcmat.org</a> ensuring that you enclose the following documents:&nbsp;<br>• CES Application Form<br>• CES Consent to Obtain References<br>• CES Monitoring Form<br>• CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form</p>
<p><br>The closing date for applications is Monday 26th January 2026 at 10am.</p>
<p>Shortlisting will take place on Monday 26th January 2026.<br>Interviews will be held during on Monday 2nd February 2026.</p>
<p>If you have any feedback on the application process and how we can make it more accessible, please let us know at <a href="mailto:info@pfcmat.org" target="_blank">info@pfcmat.org</a>.</p>
<p>Pope Francis Catholic MAT and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School are committed to&nbsp;<br>safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.<br>Please see link to our school’s Child Protection Policy here: Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School -<br>Policies</p>

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<p>Post Title: Welfare Assistant<br>Pay Scale: Grade B / SCP 2<br>Contract: Permanent</p>
<p><br>Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust was established to provide the very best Catholic education for the young people in our schools. We are enabling schools, aspiration and faith to flourish by; ‘Uplifting Hearts, Inspiring Minds’ Our schools have the distinctive Catholic identity, with their own ethos. Our aim is to facilitate Catholic schools to retain their identity and history but to be supported by a multi academy trust that offers systems, services and a policy framework that allows all its schools and academies to flourish.</p>
<p>Our values:</p>
<p><strong>Joy // Mercy // Service // Dignity // Solidarity</strong></p>
<p>We are looking to appoint an ambitious and hardworking individual to join the supporting team at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School to assist with our lunchtime cover for 1.5 hours each day.</p>
<p>Visits to school can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 0151 525 6358.</p>
<p>CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 26th JANUARY at 10am<br>INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: MONDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2026</p>

Lunchtime Welfare Assistant

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<p><strong>Governance Services Manager<br>(P01330)<br><br>Fixed term contract up to 12 months (maternity cover)<br><br>Starting salary £55,051 with progression to £58,455 through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)<br><br>37 hours per week (hybrid working)</strong><br><br><br>Are you interested in leading a small but busy Governance Services team in improving the council’s constitutional anddecision-making processes? If so, we'd like to hear from you!<br><br>You will play a significant role in providing expert advice tosupport the work of councillors and colleagues across the authority.<br><br>We are looking for an exceptional communicator with considerable committee administration experience.You will be an innovative thinker and a strong leader who is able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.<br><br>We are entering a new and exciting period of local government, implementing an extensive modernisation agenda which requires a creative and dedicated manager to develop new and efficient ways of working.<br><br>This role requires someone:</p><ul><li>Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience</li><li>To have substantial knowledge and experience of local government administration, executive arrangements and the political decision-making process</li><li>Who has experience of leading, managing and motivating a small team</li><li>Who is flexible with the ability to attend regular evening meetings and oversee the running and administration of Council meetings</li></ul><p>The ability to converse at ease with councillors and members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.<br><br>This role is hybrid working with the expectation of office attendance at least twice a week, and to meet service needs when required. The role will require attendance to evening committee meetings.<br><br>This role is politically restricted.<br><br>Our CORE values guide everything we do –Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent.<br><br>You will be working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City.You will have access to the local government benefits such as generous annual leave, national pay award agreements, and the local pension partnership. We offer a wide range of health and wellbeing events as well as a learning and development programme.To see all the benefits of working for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, visit our careers website:<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a><br><br>Please note we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.<br><br><strong>Closing date for applications is 1 February 2026<br>Remote assessment will be held on 5 February 2026<br>Face to face interviews will be held on 13 February 2026</strong><br><br></p><br><br><b>Keywords:</b><br><br>Welwyn Hatfield, local government, governance, committee management, decisions, meetings, member support, constitution, politics, administration

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Governance Services Manager (P01330)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds and amenity areas within the estate.</p><p>This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,122, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £8,146 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13051?entityId=13051" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13051?entityId=13051</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

HMP Styal - Grounds Maintenance (Ref: 13051)

202512: Prison Officer - HMP Channings Wood

Youth Justice Worker – Advance into Justice

202511: Prison Officer - HMP Risley

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Ministry of Defence

DIO – Graduate Development Surveyor

DIO – Graduate Town and Country Planner

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you an experienced Service Manager with a passion for data and digital innovation? The Data Office at Social Security Scotland is seeking a proactive professional to lead the strategic use of data across the organisation and the wider public sector. If you excel in large-scale agile delivery, have strong data domain knowledge, and can manage diverse teams and contracts, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in shaping social security services through data-driven solutions.</p><p>As Service Manager, you will oversee a mixed delivery team comprising internal and contracted resources, responsible for delivering multi-year data pipeline capabilities. You will be accountable for the quality, performance, and outcomes of your service, providing clear end-to-end direction, prioritisation, risk management, and decision-making aligned with departmental goals, policy requirements, and user needs.</p><p>You will work closely with operational delivery leaders within the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) community, driving continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and ensuring the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality services. Your strategic vision and expert leadership will support the organisation’s mission to maximise the strategic use of data and deliver tangible benefits to users and stakeholders alike.<br><br>Social Security Scotland, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is undertaking the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over £300m, Social Security Scotland is delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.</p><p>We aim to develop within Social Security Scotland, a positive and inclusive culture, which supports our people to flourish, by embedding a working environment where we all treat each other with dignity and respect and recognise each other’s contributions.<br><br><strong>DDat Pay Supplement </strong><br>This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession and as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership and Methodology</strong></p><ul><li>Coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean practices, tailoring approaches to maximise effectiveness.</li><li>Promote innovative working methods to achieve optimal outcomes and build stakeholder consensus.</li><li>Act as a recognised expert, advocating approaches and challenging teams to improve processes and delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical and Service Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Apply advanced knowledge of design, technology, and data principles within the service area.</li><li>Identify and implement solutions for assisted digital and support the required digital, data, and technology (DDaT) roles.</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of tools, concepts, and phases of product delivery, adapting approaches as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Product and Delivery Management</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, own, and iteratively refine Agile business cases throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>Determine appropriate deliverables and assign the right people to ensure effective delivery.</li><li>Recognise when to progress or pause initiatives based on experience across the product lifecycle.</li><li>Ensure delivery aligns with industry best practice and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement and Operational Management</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with operational delivery leaders in DDaT.</li><li>Build consensus with stakeholders and act as an escalation point for major operational issues.</li><li>Champion operational management and foster cross-team collaboration.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic and User Focus</strong></p><ul><li>Develop a long-term vision and objectives, focusing on what is most relevant and valuable.</li><li>Ensure user needs across multiple channels are met, applying insights into evolving requirements.</li><li>Apply strategic thinking to deliver the best possible service for end users.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk and Problem Management</strong></p><ul><li>Anticipate potential issues and mitigate them early, understanding their broader impact.</li><li>Maintain a proactive approach to problem-solving within the wider service context.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Success Profiles</strong><br>We use assessment framework called 'Success Profiles' which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the<a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/success-profiles-candidate-guide/" target="_blank"> Success Profile elements.</a><br><br><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ol><li>Proven experience in leading large-scale data and digital projects or programmes, including developing long-term vision and objectives, and translating these into credible business cases aligned with an organisation’s strategic priorities. Skilled in delivering roadmaps and plans on time and within budget through strong leadership and agile decision-making.</li><li>Extensive experience in leading data teams through all phases of a product lifecycle to deliver large-scale digital projects or programmes that involve complex user requirements, business and technical challenges, and require effective cross-silo collaboration, maximising the opportunities offered by digital technology.</li></ol><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture (Level 4)</li><li>Leadership (Level 4)</li></ul><p>You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/success-profiles-candidate-guide/pages/behaviour-levels/" target="_blank">here</a>:</p><p><strong>Technical / Professional Skills:</strong><br>This role is aligned to Service Owner in the Digital, Data and Technology Profession.</p><p>These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will be not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/service-owner" target="_blank">Service owner - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework</a></p><h4>Benefits</h4>Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave on joining us. This will increase to 30 days after four full years of service. You will also have 11.5 public and privilege days of leave every year. We also offer Flexi-time. Any extra hours you've worked can be taken as leave when suitable. <br><br>A Civil Service Pension - This job comes with a Civil Service pension. New joiners to the Civil Service will join a career average pension scheme as standard. Read more here - <a href="http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk" target="_blank">www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk</a>. <br><br>Healthy work life balance - We can offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job shares. We also encourage flexible working. <br><br>Discounts - You can enjoy a vast range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our benefit scheme. <br><br>Personal support for you - Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7. <br><br>Volunteering special leave - Up to six days paid special leave a year for volunteering. We support our staff to help causes important to them. <br><br>Great locations - Our bright and modern offices in the heart of Dundee and Glasgow have been designed with staff in mind. Both locations are ideal for public transport.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><strong>Expected Timeline (subject to change)</strong><br>Sift - w/c 26th January<br>Interview - w/c 24th February<br>Location - <strong>In person</strong> in either Dundee or Glasgow<br><br>To apply please submit an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply at Advertisers Site’ button. <br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot" target="_blank">recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot</a></li><li>Telephone : 08001577194</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot" target="_blank">Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/working-with-us/help-with-your-application" target="_blank">https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/working-with-us/help-with-your-application</a>

Social Security Scotland

Service Manager - Data Provisioning (2996)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security?</p><p>Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation.</p><p>The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.</p><p>The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensure that we have a credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines – known as the Dreadnought Class – and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry. </p><p>Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world. </p><p>Defence nuclear security is a cross-Enterprise effort, with every team and individual across the Enterprise playing a critical role. The DNO Security and Intelligence Division supports these efforts, ensuring that the Defence Nuclear Enterprise remains secure and assured now and in the future.</p><p>The Nuclear Security Policy Team, within the Security and Intelligence Division of DNO, is responsible for updating and maintaining clear, consistent, and recognised policy frameworks for nuclear security policy and Nuclear Material Accountancy and Control (NMAC). This role will be pivotal in leading a review of NMAC policy, supporting assurance activity with advice on policy application and working with stakeholders across MOD and with our suppliers.</p><p>This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>NMAC policy exists to establish effective measures for accounting for and securing certain material critical to the current and future operation of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. The core purpose of this role is to review, develop, publish, and maintain NMAC Policy. The role will also provide support to NMAC assurance activity. Additionally, the role will following the review and publication of updated policy support the development of standards and guidance related to NMAC and other security policy as and when required.</p><p>The role may also involve supporting other activities within the DNO Security &amp; Intelligence Division as required.</p><p>Key tasks of the post holder will include:</p><ul><li>Reviewing existing NMAC policy, standards and guidance.</li><li> Agree the scope and priority of the NMAC artefacts (policy, guidance, standards etc) required for development. </li><li>Propose and consult on updates and revisions to existing policy and other artefacts.</li><li> Develop policy that achieves outcomes that are equivalent to or better than that achieved in the civil sector including meeting the UKs obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty. </li><li> Working alongside the other teams in Defence to develop the NMAC capability that addresses optimisation and improvement recommendations. </li><li> Ensure and NMAC policy aligns to best civil nuclear practice. </li><li> Act as a security professional and role model, championing and sharing best practice throughout the DNO community, embedding security culture within DNO, and modelling Civil Service values to foster and develop the security profession across government.</li><li> Support the work of the wider Security &amp; Intelligence Division as required. </li></ul><p>Flexible and condensed working patterns can be considered for this post but due to security constraints the role is not suitable for hybrid working. Regular office attendance will be required. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>A strong background and experience of working in a policy development role.</li><li>The proven ability to gain technical subject matter expertise and use that knowledge to develop policy.</li><li>The ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all grades and ranks.</li><li>A background in or knowledge of nuclear security or protective security in a CNI sector.</li><li>Performing effectively to deadlines, maintaining focus in challenging situations and adapting to find solutions that meet needs of stakeholders, drawing on multiple personnel and teams to complete tasks.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with experience in adapting products and approach to successfully engage a range of audiences.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in leading policy development and or other complex projects with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous experience of working in a policy role related to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.</li><li>A working understanding of international and or UK nuclear safeguards</li><li>Previous experience of NMAC (or the civil nuclear equivalent).</li><li>An understanding of The Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.</li><li>An understanding of the ONR Nuclear Material Accountancy, Control, and Safeguards Assessment Principles (ONMACS).</li><li>A background in or knowledge of nuclear security or protective security.</li><li>An understanding of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.</li><li>An understanding of IAEA guidance and recommendation related to Nuclear Safeguards.</li><li>Previous experience of Defence or national security matters.</li><li>Experience of working with or in the Defence Nuclear Enterprise or with the civil nuclear sector.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><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>This post is classed as ‘Reserved’ as per the Civil Service Nationality Rules. For further information please see the attached document.</p><p>Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:</p><ul><li>CV.</li><li>Personal Statement (maximum 750 words).</li></ul><p>Your CV should consist of your <strong>career history and skills/experience</strong>, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will be scored against the experience required for the role as noted within the essential criteria.</p><p>The Personal Statement should be aligned to and demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience set out in the essential criteria, detailed in the job description.</p><p>At<strong> Sift, </strong>you will be assessed on your CV and Personal Statement. </p><p>At <strong>Interview</strong> you will be assessed on the Behaviours - Working Together, Communicating and Influencing, Seeing the Big Picture, Leadership and your experience. </p><p>You will also be asked to deliver a short presentation on a policy that you have developed. Further details will be provided at the time.</p><p>The interviews will be conducted face to face MOD Main Building, London. </p><p>Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</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">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : DNO External Recruiting</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DNO-ExternalRecruiting@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DNO-ExternalRecruiting@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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYxMDkmdmVyaWZ5PWM3Y2FmN2MyYzY0YTA0ZjdiZDQ3YWYzN2Y5NmNhZWM2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NDY1MjUxLTRlZTI1ODdlZjdiZWYzZjE3NjAzZGEyZTI4Yzc1YjA3ODEyOGI4MGM=" target="_blank">20240731-Nationality_Requirements-Further_Information_for_Candidates_v2-O Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 67kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYxMTAmdmVyaWZ5PThkMTNmZWZmZjkyNjkxNTdkYzU4MDBiOWY5OWVmYjg1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NDY1MjUxLTRlZTI1ODdlZjdiZWYzZjE3NjAzZGEyZTI4Yzc1YjA3ODEyOGI4MGM=" target="_blank">Candidate Information Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

Defence Nuclear Organisation Nuclear Material Accountancy & Control (NMAC) Policy Advisor

<h4>Job summary</h4>At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more.<h4>Job description</h4><p>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.</p><p>In our world, it all matters.</p><p>Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.</p><p><strong>Providing innovation to government partners.</strong></p><p><strong>Delivering best-in-class solutions.</strong></p><p><strong>Working at the cutting-edge of technology</strong></p><p><strong>It all matters.</strong></p><p><strong>Protect, secure and safeguard vital government services </strong></p><p>Joining our Cyber Security department, you’ll recruit, lead, coach and develop a team of Security Information Risk Advisors, driving a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Working across cross-business processes and large programmes of work, you’ll identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies.</p><p>Focusing on monitoring and mitigating risk, you’ll recommend controls and audit tests, providing input on the development of security policies, risk assessment and architecture for FCDO Services and our customers. Where security breaches arise, you’ll suggest solutions rooted in prevention, acting as a source of advice and guidance to management, and promoting security awareness across the organisation.</p><p><strong>Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience </strong></p><p>An established professional with an IS related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, you’ll have extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques. In a previous role, you’ll have analysed proposals, processes and practices, and identified security information risks.</p><p>As a leader, you’ll be engaging, motivating and knowledgeable, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. On a personal level, you’ll be organised, proactive and decisive, capable of delivering at pace and to deadline. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that values you for you – and to use your skills for national good.</p><p><strong>Discover the support you need to grow your career further </strong></p><p>Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. 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, 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>All our employees have to be security cleared before being appointed, so you will need to undergo a vetting process as part of your application. This role requires you to go through Developed Vetting (DV). You can find out more about vetting on our website.</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><p><strong>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.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We are looking for people with:</p><ul><li>IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques</li><li>Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks</li><li>Line management experience</li><li>Strong influencing and interpersonal skills</li><li>Able to produce clear technical documentation</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>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>IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques</li><li>Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks</li><li>Line management experience</li><li>Strong influencing and interpersonal skills</li><li>Able to produce clear technical documentation</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:</p><ul><li>IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques</li><li>Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks</li><li>Able to produce clear technical documentation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £48,801, FCDO Services contributes £14,137 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>Annual leave starting at 25 days.</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.</li><li>A Civil Service pension.</li><li>Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park</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><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 : FCDO Services Recruitment Team</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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYxMTgmdmVyaWZ5PTk2ODgwYTI0YTYyZWY3MjNiMmIzNWFiNjZmZGNjODc5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NTM3NzkzLTg2YzZhYjgyM2M3YTk0NDE1N2RjYmNlYjJmZWI5YmUzNmIwZWNjMzM=" target="_blank">Candidate pack Lead Security Architect Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1756kB)

FCDO Services

Lead Security Architect

Cabinet Office

Assistant Parliamentary Counsel

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you a qualified engineer or Armed forces veteran, desirably with experience within the last 15 years who can use your extensive knowledge and skills delivering Aeronautical Engineering training (Weapons Bias) to the next and future generations of RAF (Royal Air Force) Engineers, encouraging them to be the absolute best they can? Do you have the desire and ability to learn new skills within your trade discipline? Would you relish the prospect of working alongside military, civilian and commercial partners for the benefit of Defence? Do you want to be part of a team who are encouraged to develop new insights and be innovative in the way we deliver our business? Then you are just the person we are looking for.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>No2 School of Technical Training; a part of the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering (DSAE) located at RAF Cosford provides initial trade training to new recruits as well as advanced career training to existing RAF aeronautical engineers. It also delivers the same aeronautical engineering training to international students under government contract where RAF Cosford has achieved an extremely high success rate leading to increased demand for our perfection in training delivery. RAF Cosford remains a site of growth and expansion with numerous projects and partnership developments being explored and undertaken.</p><p>The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator with the ability to effectively describe complex systems and equipment to different audiences with multiple learning styles. The working environment is a mixture of Classroom and Practical based training delivery, which takes place within the delivery areas, using classrooms, workshops. This is re-enforced with ground training aids such as Tornado aircraft and modern weapons systems, utilising advanced learning methods to prepare the highest calibre of Military student possible for a future military career in the RAF.</p><p>Please be aware successful candidates for the SIO positions are required obtain Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (formally Criminal Records Bureau) clearance</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will be responsible to the Weapons and Survival Equipment Training Flight (WSTF) Training Manager for: -</p><ul><li>Delivery of technical training (theory and practical Weapons Bias) to City &amp; Guilds Apprenticeship Level 3 standards.</li><li>Preparing student reports on performance (academic and behavioural).</li><li>Preparing and conducting practical assessments, including marking and recording.</li><li>Developing and controlling training documents and delivery media.</li><li>Proposing improvements to training design and content.</li><li>General course administration.</li><li>Additional support duties crucial for the safe conduct of training and welfare of students.</li></ul><p>The post holder will be encouraged to diversify across other trade related topic specialisms after suitable training to improve flexibility and increase capability building business resilience.</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>NVQ Lvl 3 in aircraft engineering or equivalent<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>SI-2. Delivery of Specialist Instruction</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/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service</li><li>In addition to 8 public holidays per year, MOD civil servants also receive a privilege day for HM The King’s Birthday</li><li>The availability of special paid/unpaid leave up to a limit of 20% of working time in a rolling 12-moth period, normally at your manager's discretion.</li><li>Maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li><li>Access to RAF Cosford sport and leisure facilities, subject to completion of the local registration/induction process and payment of an annual fee</li><li>Excellent / easily-accessible road and rail links</li><li>Free on-site car parking</li><li>On-site shop/café facilities</li><li>Privileged access to the RAF Cosford Airshow</li></ul><p><strong>Please Note:</strong></p><p>Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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><ul><li>The post does not offer relocation expenses. </li><li>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</li><li>Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. </li><li>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. </li></ul><p>Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>. </p><p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. </p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">MOD Privacy Policy Notice</a> sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>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.Therefore, selection will be through an assessment which will include a formal behaviour interview, the delivery of a short (10 minutes) presentation by the candidate on a subject relevant to the post.</p><p>At sift, you will be assessed against the following:</p><ul><li>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.</li><li>Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Developing Self And Others</li><li>Communicating And Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Changing And Improving</li></ul><p>When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.</p><p><strong>If there is a high number of applications we may only sift on the CV and Personal Statement.</strong></p><p>At interview, you will be assessed against the following:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Developing Self And Others</li><li>Communicating And Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Changing And Improving</li><li>Technical - 10 minute Presentation on the following - SI-2. Delivery of Specialist Instruction</li></ul><p><strong>Further information:</strong></p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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 : Mr Kevin Bryan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Kevin.bryan104@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kevin.bryan104@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. 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