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<h4> Location </h4> Annesley <h4> Business Area </h4> EMSOU <h4> Department </h4> XS - EMSOU-Op Inves/Surveillance Team <h4> Rank </h4> N/A <h4> Grade </h4> 5 <h4><p>Salary</p></h4><p>£35,772 - £40,383</p><h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 37, 25.9 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> MV, SC <h4> Description </h4><p><strong>Turn intelligence into action against financial crime.</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Non-Accredited Financial Investigator</strong> with the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, you’ll</p><p>support investigations into financial crimes by developing intelligence, gathering evidence and helping to recover assets through obtain confiscation orders including those to compensate victims of crime.</p><p>We have a full-time (37 hours) and part-time position (25.9 hours) available.</p><p><strong>You’ll be </strong></p><ul><li>Planning investigations ensuring they are conducted thoroughly</li><li>Identifying criminally obtained assets and conducting confiscation inquiries</li><li>Providing specialist financial investigation advise to a range of stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>You must </strong></p><ul><li>Be a current National Crime Agency accredited Financial Intelligence Officer and be willing to obtained NCA Financial Investigator accreditation.</li><li>Be skilled writing accurate and detailed reports and criminal/civil files.</li><li>Have experience prioritising and managing a high workload to meet deadlines.</li></ul><p><strong>Due to the nature of the role, applicants must have 5 years’ continuous residency in the UK.</strong></p><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><p>By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.</p><p><strong>What’s next</strong></p><p>Please click APPLY to complete your application, detailing how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description.</p><p><strong>To support you with your application we have provided some application </strong><a href="https://sway.office.com/vGS12xsbDC1vl4vU?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank"><strong>useful guidance</strong></a><strong> and our </strong><a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/find-job/our-recruitment-process" target="_blank"><strong>recruitment process</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Vacancy closes on Sunday 8th February 2026 at 23:55</strong></li></ul><p>For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.</p><p><strong>Who we are</strong></p><p>We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.</p><p><strong>To find out more about </strong><a href="https://www.emsou.police.uk/vacancies" target="_blank"><strong>EMSOU</strong></a><strong> visit our website.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.emsou.police.uk/vacancies" target="_blank"><strong>EMSOU</strong></a><strong> has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.emsou.police.uk/vacancies" target="_blank"><strong>EMSOU</strong></a><strong>are Disability Confident Committed.</strong></p><p><strong>#LI-Onsite</strong></p><h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/candidate/download_file_opp/9404/56782/1/0/01f2e5a6094e18def309c543f9235f3cb413ce57" target="_blank"> Non-Accredited Financial Investigator.pdf – 325KB </a><br>





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Leicestershire Police

Non-Accredited Financial Investigator

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<p>Please apply online via the link provided.</p>



<p><strong>Job Advert -Manager</strong></p>
<p><strong>Roman Way Estate CIC &nbsp;Tenant Management Organisation</strong></p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> £42,00 per annum 37.5 hours per week</p>
<p><strong>Responsible to</strong>: Roman Way Estate CIC TMO Board&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Location</strong>: Roman Way Estate CIC, 27 Underwood Close, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SX (the role also has scope for a mix of home and office base subject to agreement between both parties)</p>
<p><strong>About us</strong>: We manage approximately 158 properties on behalf of Birmingham City Council as a Tenant Management Organisation. Situated beside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital the area is considered a desirable place to live.</p>
<p>This role provides a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced housing professional to gain experience as a manager responsible for both the strategic direction of the TMO and its operational service delivery.</p>
<p>You will need substantial experience of managing and delivering housing management and maintenance services, provide excellent assistance to the team and be willing to support with operational issues as an involved and supportive leader and natural team player.</p>
<p>You will be skilled in forging positive relationships with board members, and in supporting the board to exercise effective governance. We believe in constantly seek ways to improve all areas of the business.</p>
<p>You will be developing relationships with partners including the Voluntary and Community Sector, with an eye to identify suitable services and support for tenants on Roman Way Estate CIC estate. You will need to put tenants at the centre of service delivery, provide great customer service and ensure there is a culture of reflecting best practice and what works best.</p>
<p>You can expect to use your influence to shape services and make a significant impact at local level in partnership with residents, stakeholders and the Local Authority.</p>
<p>We aim to achieve excellence in the provision of our services and as an equal opportunities’ employer.</p>
<p>Roman Way Estate CIC is also the registered address and provides accommodation to the national Federation of Tenant Management Organisations (NFTMO).</p>
<p>Further details available on our website: Romanwayestate.com&nbsp; <a href="http://romanwayestate.com/work-with-us.html" target="_blank">Work With Us</a></p>
<p><strong>Closing date</strong><strong>: 12:00 hrs Monday 16th February 2026</strong></p>

Roman Way Estate TMO

Manager

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/7483/CSM_Co.Sec_application_pack__-_Jan_26.pdf" target="_blank">CSM_Co.Sec_application_pack__-_Jan_26</a></li>
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<p>To apply, please submit a current and up to date CV along with a personal statement. Ideally in no more than two pages we want to hear about your motivation for applying to this role/ organisation, and evidence of how relevant your offer is to the role specification.</p>
<p>Please submit your completed application by email to <strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@ekaya.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ekaya.co.uk</a></strong> </p>



<p><strong>Are you looking for a new challenge?</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a great HR professional who thrives on variety and a challenge. Principally, you will lead our HR services, manage our office facilities, support our board governance work, as well as communications.</p>
<p>We are looking for someone to support the Senior Management Team and the Board, delivering effective HR, governance and corporate services whilst continuing to embed a risk culture.</p>
<p>To be successful in the role you will need:</p>
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<li>Experience of providing Human Resources support to management and employees, including organisational change, terms and conditions, policies, and procedures</li>
<li>A sound grasp of corporate governance issues and secretarial practice</li>
<li>Good understanding of regulatory environment and legal requirements of the social housing sector</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience of preparing and presenting reports to Senior Management and Board</li>
<li>Proficient in Board report writing and minute taking</li>
<li>CIPD qualification <strong>or</strong> working towards same with a commitment to CPD</li>
<li>Education to degree level <strong>or</strong> equivalent through relevant training and experience</li>
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<p>You will be joining the team at an exciting time of change and will be responsible for delivering an excellent responsive customer orientated service to Ekaya residents, tenants, other service users and stakeholders.</p>
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<li>Competitive salary £52,670 per annum</li>
<li>7% Employer pension contribution</li>
<li>4 x life insurance</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>25 days holiday plus public holidays, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service</li>
<li>Health benefits&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1</li>
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<h4>HOW TO APPLY</h4>
<p>To apply, please submit a current and up to date CV along with a personal statement. Ideally in no more than two pages we want to hear about your motivation for applying to this role/ organisation, and evidence of how relevant your offer is to the role specification.</p>
<p>Please submit your completed application by email to <strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@ekaya.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ekaya.co.uk</a></strong> </p>
<p><strong>Shortlisting is currently ongoing, so please get your application in as soon as possible.&nbsp; </strong></p>
<p>Interviews and testing will take place immediately after shortlisted candidates are notified.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you have applied for this role in the last few months, you needn’t re-apply.</p>
<p>We look to hearing from you.</p>

Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/6920/Educational_Psychologist_JD_PS_Jan26.pdf" target="_blank">Educational_Psychologist_JD_PS_Jan26</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/6921/Candidate_Pack_-_Soulbury_Jan_25.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_Soulbury_Jan_25</a></li>
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<p><strong>Please apply online via the link provided.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.</strong></p>



<p>An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Educational Psychologist, or a third-year Trainee Educational Psychologist, to join our strengths-based Educational Psychology Service (EPS). The successful applicant will undertake a varied and meaningful workload in addition to core statutory duties.</p>
<p>At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.</p>
<h3>About you…</h3>
<p>We are looking for an Educational Psychologist who is enthusiastic about applying psychology to make a meaningful difference for children, young people and their families. In this role, you will help shape our new core service delivery offer, ensuring it is both evidence based and impactful. Alongside this, you will deliver a traded service to education settings, commissioned work (Early Help, Virtual School and Children’s Social Care) and lead on projects such as ELSA, PINS and our parent/carer helpline.</p>
<h3>About the team…</h3>
<p>The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is a small, highly skilled team of Educational Psychologists who work collaboratively with children, young people, their families and other professionals across a range of settings.&nbsp; We apply psychology to bring about positive change, support progress in learning and enhance emotional wellbeing.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Educational Psychologists (EPs) in Bracknell Forest pride themselves on being inclusive, person-centred and trauma informed. We provide a balanced workload to all our team members - Seniors, EPs, and Trainees - and offer opportunities to develop or extend specialist interests and skills aligned with our service plan and the evolving needs of the wider organisation. We have regular face to face team meetings in our central Bracknell office in addition to regular peer supervision and continuous professional development opportunities. We actively encourage collaborative working with fellow Educational Psychologists and colleagues across the local authority.</p>
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>Provide a traded service to link education settings alongside delivering a free systemic offer that is available to all education settings.</li>
<li>Deliver core EPS commissions within the Council (Virtual School, Social Care and&nbsp; Early Help) and lead on a variety of strategic projects (ELSA, PINS, parent/carer helpline).</li>
<li>Shape and innovate strategy including supporting the SEND Priority Action Plan and Health Transformation Programme within the Council and across the wider community.</li>
<li>Provide high-quality psychological advice as part of statutory EHC needs assessments.</li>
<li>Contribute to SEND decision making groups by advocating for children and young people and contributing a psychological viewpoint.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.</li>
<li>Reimbursement of HCPC registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank"><strong>Find out more about all our benefits </strong></a>or see the candidate pack.</p>
<h3>Our values...</h3>
<p>At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a></p>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd February.</p>
<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>
<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;</p>
<p>Catherine Reynolds (Principal Educational Psychologist): <a href="mailto:Catherine.Reynolds@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Catherine.Reynolds@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> (01344 351227)</p>
<p>Anna Bryant (Senior Educational Psychologist): <a href="mailto:Anna.Bryant@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anna.Bryant@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> (01344 352388)</p>
<p>Sam Broomfield (Senior Educational Psychologist): <a href="mailto:Samantha.Broomfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samantha.Broomfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> (01344 351104)</p>
<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>
<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>
<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>
<p>No agencies please.&nbsp;</p>

Bracknell Forest Council

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<p>Please apply online via the link provided.</p>



<p>London (Hybrid)<br>Permanent contract, Full-time<br>Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum<br>Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 5 February 2026<br>Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026</p>
<h2>Job Advert</h2>
<p><strong>Do you want a role where your organisation and care can make a real difference to people’s homes and lives?</strong></p>
<p>The Retired Ministers Housing Society (RMHS) exists to assist retired and retiring ministers with their housing needs, providing homes suitable for long-term occupation. We manage around 260 properties, delivering a supportive, resident-focused service by coordinating inspections, repairs, and ongoing maintenance, while keeping our homes safe, compliant, energy-efficient and fit for the future.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Repairs &amp; Maintenance Officer to join our small, dedicated, and friendly team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our service, coordinating day-to-day repairs and maintenance and acting as the central point of contact for our residents. You will work closely with surveyors and contractors to ensure inspections, cyclical compliance checks, and planned works are completed promptly and to a high standard.</p>
<p>We are looking for someone who is organised, calm and solution focused, with strong administrative and IT skills and a reassuring, empathetic approach.&nbsp; A-level education (or equivalent experience) is required and experience in housing repairs and maintenance is an advantage.</p>
<p>We offer a supportive, flexible working environment where your contribution genuinely matters. Hybrid working can be discussed and you will have the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference.</p>
<p>If you are motivated by helping others, enjoy coordinating projects, and want to work in a role with real purpose, we would love to hear from you.</p>
<h2><strong>Apply for this post</strong></h2>
<p>If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please read the Job Description and then apply, via the apply link above.</p>
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Repairs and Maintenance Officer

<p>Ashford Borough Council is committed to delivering outstanding housing repairs and service. This leadership role is responsible for coordinating repair schedules, tracking performance, and making sure customers receive top-quality repairs. </p><p>You will be responsible for overseeing a team handling the scheduling and work‑in‑progress management, invoicing, contractor liaison, and the end-to-end management of complex repair orders. Leading and managing both the front and back-office Repairs Team’s ensuring the seamless completion of repairs from end to end.</p><p>Analysing productivity trends and service demand.<br>Monitoring KPIs and identifying areas for improvement<br>Overseeing research and information collation on repairs.<br>Supporting the full customer repairs journey and coaching staff deliver excellent customer service.<br>Maintaining and developing planning guidance, procedures and systems.<br>Tracking outstanding jobs and monitoring timescales.<br>Developing systems processes and procedures to streamline service delivery<br>Verifying contractor invoices and supporting finance colleagues with required information.<br>Championing digital transformation, supporting automation and system enhancements.<br>Overseeing compliance with Awaab’s Law, including planning, monitoring and reporting for damp and mould cases.<br>Developing reporting systems for contractor performance, including WIP and KPI monitoring.<br>Leading contractor management processes, including review meetings, documentation, performance monitoring and compliance checks.</p><p>To be competent in this role it is essential that you have strong leadership skills, excellent organisational ability and a deep understanding of responsive repairs and contractor management. You will be confident working with data, comfortable making decisions, and committed to delivering a high‑quality service for residents.</p><p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Matthew Wilson on 07817444403</p><p>Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/dynlrvwd/7162a-responsive-repairs-planning-and-programming-supervisor-jan-2026.docx" target="_blank">Job Description </a></p><p>When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Competitive remuneration package</strong> - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.</p><p>With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.</p><p><em>Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide</em></p><p>We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community</p>





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Ashford Borough Council

Responsive Repairs Planning and Programming Supervisor

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<p><strong>Regional Surveyor - Housing Society</strong></p>
<p><strong>London- based with UK travel</strong></p>
<p><strong>Part time, 21-28 hours per week</strong></p>
<p><strong>Salary: £55,000 per annum (FTE)</strong></p>
<p>Are you a qualified building surveyor with experience in social housing and a passion for making a difference? The United Reformed Church Retired Ministers Housing Society is looking for someone to join our small, dedicated team and help ensure retired ministers live in safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes.</p>
<p>In this role, you’ll take ownership of repairs and maintenance across our 260 properties, assessing homes, specifying adaptations, and managing both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll prepare technical specifications, oversee contractors, and work within budget, all while playing a central role in delivering and improving our asset management strategy. Your work will directly impact the quality of life for our residents, helping them live safely and independently in their later years.</p>
<p>We’re looking for someone with residential maintenance and surveying experience, ideally within social housing, and a strong understanding of adaptations for elderly or disabled residents. You’ll be confident communicating complex technical information clearly, managing budgets effectively, and working collaboratively with colleagues. Educated to degree level, hold RICS or CIOB accreditation, strong IT skills, and a clean driving licence are essential.</p>
<p>This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a meaningful purpose. If you want a role where your skills make a real difference to people’s lives, this is your chance to step in and leave a lasting impact.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for Job Description and share your CV:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Human Resources, the United Reformed Church, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT</strong></p>
<p><strong>T: 020 7691 9871&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E: <a href="mailto:recruitment@urc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@urc.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W: </strong><a href="https://urc.org.uk/jobs" target="_blank"><strong>https://urc.org.uk/jobs</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Closing date for applications: &nbsp;12 noon, 2 February 2026 </strong><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Interview date: 13 February 2026</strong></p>
<p><em>This post requires an enhanced DBS certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service</em></p>

Regional Surveyor

Valuation Office Agency

Chartered Surveyor – Minerals Team

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>HM Land Registry are looking to appoint a Senior Records Reviewer to join the Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) / Data and Registry Integrity Group. </p><p>This is a great opportunity to play a critical role in the preservation of UK government records and in maintaining the nation’s historical integrity, democratic accountability and collective memory. </p><p>As the Senior Records Reviewer, you are responsible for the day-to-day records management activities which result in compliance with public records legislation and you will help to maintain HMLR’s relationship with The National Archives by deputising for the Departmental Records Officer, where required.</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to improve compliance with records legislation, raise the profile of KIM within HMLR and build stakeholder relationships across the organisation and more widely across government. The role will be diverse, and you will have the opportunity to shape policy, the strategic plan, and consider the wider training needs of colleagues across all Groups.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Within this role, you will maintain the integrity, accuracy and transparency of public records by ensuring that all paper and digital records that are 20 years old are meticulously reviewed, analysed and assessed for transfer to The National Archives for permanent preservation.</p><p>This includes ensuring the work of the records management team remains aligned and proportionate to shifting internal business demands, as well as the external regulatory and legislative landscape.</p><p>As a member of the information asset management team, you champion a stronger culture of compliance with policy in relation to information asset management across the organisation. </p><p>Working autonomously, you analyse complex technical issues in relation to records management and make effective decisions and sound judgments under pressure. You have the self-resolve to think quickly and offer the most appropriate risk-based advice, and the ability to work closely with and influence senior management and key decision makers, with the confidence to challenge and persuade where appropriate.</p><p>Main Duties include: </p><ul><li>Responsible for the review of all paper and digital records that are 20 years old by identifying records worthy of permanent preservation, transferring them to TNA in accordance with standards and procedures and disposing of records not selected</li><li>Responsible for the management of HMLR’s archive of paper records in Fylde and ensure that all paper records are catalogued</li><li>Responsible for a review of the corporate records retention schedule, implement recommendations, ensure that it is kept up to date, ensure that it is complied with throughout the business by undertaking regular assurance and provide guidance on retention and disposal across the organisation</li><li>Responsible for the day-to-day administration of HMLR’s Information Asset Register, ensuring that it is up-to-date at all times, support Information Asset Owners (IAOs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), organise Information Asset Owner meetings, act as Secretariat and champion the importance of information asset management and maintain ongoing awareness</li><li>Support the Head of KIM and Departmental Records Officer maintain HMLR’s relationship with The National Archives</li><li>Support the Head and Deputy Head of KIM in ensuring that all information and records management policies are up to date</li></ul><p><strong>Please note this</strong><strong> role involves regular manual handling, including lifting and moving heavy boxes andmay include using equipment, such as ladders.</strong></p><p>HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. </p><p>Please see the attached Candidate Pack for further information. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful in this role, you will have a recognised qualification in records and information management, and / or proven experience in a similar role. You have experience of appraising paper and digital public records for permanent preservation, transferring records to The National Archives and taking destruction decisions.</p><p>You have a good knowledge of current public records legislation and associated codes of practice; and of designing and maintaining records retention policies and schedules. You also have experience of providing expert advice on records and information management including records management matters to senior stakeholders. </p><p>You have line management experience and have developed and delivered training. Good IT skills including SharePoint and Microsoft 365, good communication and networking skills, good time management and workload prioritisation skills and accurate recording skills are essential.</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>•A recognised qualification in records and information management, and / or proven experience in a similar role.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,849, HM Land Registry contributes £11,544 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>#WeAreHMLR</strong></p><p>At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.</p><p>We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.</p><ul><li><strong>We have integrity</strong>– we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.</li><li><strong>We drive innovation</strong>– we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.</li><li><strong>We are professional</strong>– we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.</li><li><strong>We give assurance</strong>– we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.</li></ul><p>You can find <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank">more information on our rewards package on our website.</a></p><br><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p>To apply please complete your CV to include your work history and qualifications. We will be scoring your CV against the technical skills criteria and the essential experience criteria:</p><ul><li>Experience of appraising paper and digital public records for permanent preservation, transferring records to The National Archives and taking destruction decisions.</li></ul><p>Your CV should include if you hold the following qualification: </p><ul><li>A recognised qualification in records and information management, and / or proven experience in a similar role.</li></ul><p>The personal statement section (in no more than 750 words) must be used to provide details of how you meet the following essential experience: </p><ul><li>Experience of appraising paper and digital public records for permanent preservation, transferring records to The National Archives and taking destruction decisions</li><li>Good knowledge of current public records legislation and associated codes of practice; designing and maintaining records retention policies and schedules</li><li>Experience of providing expert advice on records and information management</li></ul><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to assess against the 1st essential experience criteria, which is the lead criteria.</p><p>Please review your application form before clicking ‘submit’ – once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications – this is 23:55pm on the advertised date.</p><p>The sift will take place shortly after the closing date. If successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a MS Teams interview and pre-prepared presentation (further information will be provided to those who are invited to interview).w/c 2 March 2026. </p><p>The blended interview will assess the experience and behaviours listed in the Job Description, as well as the strengths associated with the role. We want to hear your first, unrehearsed, natural response to the strength questions, and so we don’t advertise which strengths are being tested. The best way to prepare for <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">strengths questions</a> is to reflect on what you identify as your own personal strengths, and your preferred ways of working.<br><br>Candidates may refer to notes within their interview, but they should be used as a prompt only.</p><p>HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. </p><p>If you require the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement. </p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to share these values. Please ensure all examples provided throughout the recruitment process are representative of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating (including the improper use of artificial intelligence) will be investigated and, if proven, the application will be withdrawn.</p><p>You can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-job-applicant-personal-information" target="_blank">find more information on how we use your personal data on our website.</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Martin Rayment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:martin.rayment@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">martin.rayment@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzkxMzYmdmVyaWZ5PTYxMDQwMDQ2OGVlNDYyNjYxMjhjNjllMWJjN2QzM2E1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NTc0NzUyLTVlMzZiZjM4ZTYxODkzMDIxMzMzMDBkZDI4MDAxNGU4NjEyOWY2Nzk=" target="_blank">Senior Records Reviewer - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2107kB)

HM Land Registry

Senior Records Reviewer

National Crime Agency

Test Assurance Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Ministry of Defence now advertises for Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist positions based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.<h4>Job description</h4><p>Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs.</p><p>To view and apply for this vacancy please see the link and apply section below. </p><p>You will need to register for an account on NHS Jobs to apply. You will also be able to set up notifications based on your preferred location, keeping you fully informed when new vacancies are advertised. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Where there is a conflict of information between this site and NHS jobs, information contained on NHS Jobs takes precedence.<h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro rata)</li><li>Access to the NHS pension scheme</li><li>On-call allowance, if applicable</li><li>Free parking</li><li>General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed</li><li>Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied</li><li>On-site free laundry for clinical clothing &amp; free clinical footwear</li><li>Inclusive Working Environment</li><li>Paid Holiday Entitlement</li><li>Career development training available</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please apply using the following link: <a href="https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0003-26-0043" target="_blank">Job Advert</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Ministry of Defence

Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Executive Chair of AHRC will be an innovative, distinguished research and/or innovation leader with international standing who can drive forward world-class independent R&amp;I across the full range of disciplines in which we invest. AHRC’s research addresses some of society’s biggest challenges, such as tackling modern slavery, exploring the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and understanding what it is to be human.</p><p>What sets AHRC apart is the scale and ambition of the projects supported, their appetite for innovation across disciplinary and sectoral boundaries, their global reach and the leadership offered to UK arts and humanities research as a whole.</p><p>Leading a team of over 100 staff across multiple locations, the Executive Chair, working with the AHRC council, is responsible for setting the strategic vision for AHRC and investing a record UK budget for arts, humanities and creative industries to maximise the output achieved for the UK public.</p><p>The Executive Chair is also a full participant in the leadership of UKRI. As a visible and credible leader of both AHRC and UKRI, you will provide direction, ensuring delivery of far-reaching research, skills development and infrastructure investment goals with demonstrable outputs and outcomes.</p><p>You will also be responsible for delivering on the government’s priorities for R&amp;I contribution to the Creative Industry Sector Plan.</p><p>As a member of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Executive Committee, the Executive Chair of AHRC will be accountable to, and work closely with, the UKRI CEO and the wider Executive Committee, contributing to the collective leadership of the wider organisation. The AHRC’s Executive Chair will also be responsible for leading and delivering one or more cross cutting areas for UK R&amp;I.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>UKRI’s nine Executive Chairs have two overarching responsibilities.</p><p><strong>Ensuring the health and vibrancy of their domain </strong></p><p>Executive Chairs have delegated responsibility and accountability for a budget set through recommendations to the Secretary of State from the UKRI Board, which is in turn advised by the UKRI Executive Committee.</p><p>They have freedom to operate to deliver output from this budget, including through collaborative programmes with other councils, with advice from their council’s council and aligned with the UKRI strategy.</p><p>Executive Chairs are also encouraged to work closely with, and expand their connections within, their domain community. This enables Executive Chairs to harness the strategic insight they gain to build key relationships across the R&amp;I system and foster engagement.</p><p><strong>Health and vibrancy of the entire UK R&amp;I system </strong></p><p>Executive Chairs should recommend a strategy to the UKRI Board, including making recommendations about, and holding responsibility and accountability for:</p><ul><li><p>the UKRI strategy</p></li><li><p>collective UKRI budgets</p></li><li><p>the leadership and delivery of collective UKRI activities</p></li></ul><p>The following responsibilities will be key to ensuring delivery of AHRC and UKRI’s objectives:</p><p><strong>Delivery</strong></p><p>Executive Chairs should lead and manage the AHRC and its staff in the successful delivery of its objectives, providing the inspirational and inclusive leadership and vision to maintain and develop the quality, outputs and impacts of its research, skills and capital investment portfolio.</p><p>They should be a core member of the UKRI Executive Team to deliver best value from the overall R&amp;I funding and policy system and actively contribute to the development and implementation of the strategy for UK R&amp;I.</p><p>They will work collaboratively across UKRI’s councils to foster interdisciplinary work and a whole system approach, and build on collective capabilities, providing support and challenge when required.</p><p>They will work with the Executive Committee, the Senior Independent Member of the AHRC and other council members to lead and develop AHRC’s strategic approach:</p><ul><li><p>to the funding of R&amp;I, in relation to both directed and applicant-led programmes</p></li><li><p>to the funding of postgraduate and skills training and its investment in major longer-term capital projects</p></li><li><p>to ensure that the UK develops its world class position in arts and humanities R&amp;I</p></li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder engagement</strong></p><p>Executive Chairs should actively engage and consult with the academic community, business, charities, investors, government and industry to develop and catalyse new ideas and communicate the strategic outputs.</p><p>This will involve close engagement with the full range of stakeholders interested in arts and humanities R&amp;I, including the creative industries and the design community.</p><p>They should act to ensure UKRI provides a strong, unified voice for R&amp;I in the UK and globally, both in facilitating the dialogue with government and partners on the world stage</p><p>They will represent and develop positive relationships between AHRC and its numerous and diverse stakeholders in government and public funding agencies, charities, business, higher education institutions, galleries, libraries and museums, academic and wider R&amp;I communities, and the public at large and internationally.</p><p><strong>Finance, planning and analysis</strong></p><ul><li><p>maximise efficiency and ensure value for money from public investment</p></li><li><p>ensure robust budget planning and financial control</p></li><li><p>ensure robust analysis underpins decisions, evidences outcomes and maximises synergy between AHRC’s objectives and the overall UKRI strategy</p></li><li><p>ensure maximum synergy and value for money across the full investment portfolio</p></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>UKRI wishes to attract the highest calibre of candidates with the appropriate standing for this role. The successful candidate will be able to command confidence and represent the AHRC with its many stakeholders at the highest level, being able to demonstrate the following:</p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Skills, experience and standing</strong></p><ul><li><p>a highly respected arts and humanities leader of international standing with a consistent track record of excellence in research and/or innovation</p></li><li><p>politically astute with excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence, build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of partners demonstrating a collaborative and consultative approach</p></li><li><p>commitment to the overarching goals of UKRI, and the health of a wider and more integrated R&amp;I landscape</p></li><li><p>an ability to develop, lead and manage a clear and strategic vision for arts and humanities R&amp;I through the development of high quality, value for money programmes built on a thorough understanding of AHRC’s objectives and engagement with the partner landscape</p></li><li><p>a demonstrable ability of having translated research into application and economic benefit</p></li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and management</strong></p><ul><li><p>demonstrable leadership and management skills within a complex organisation, able to evidence having successfully led cultural change and organisational development</p></li><li><p>experience of managing and building capability of a cadre of skilled employees and programme managers and able to encourage and motivate colleagues at all levels in the organisation</p></li></ul><p><strong>Breadth of understanding</strong></p><ul><li><p>an ability to understand and demonstrate the highest standards of arts and humanities R&amp;I and its wider relevance to and impact on the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of the country.</p></li></ul><p>To view the full role description including appendices, please contact us at <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ukri.org</a> to request a copy of the candidate pack.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £160,000, UK Research and Innovation contributes £46,352 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;</p><ul><li>An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme</li><li>30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)</li><li>Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities</li><li>Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice</li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul><p>Visit our dedicated benefits webpage for more info: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discover.ukri.org%2Fbenefits-of-working-at-ukri%2Findex.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMorgan.Crumbie%40ukri.org%7C88ee7a712e7b4d26c86208dcd0b4ebed%7C8bb7e08edaa44a8e927efca38db04b7e%7C0%7C0%7C638614722670363171%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Gkd8%2FPK2BYuQhAwNxQrQlxZFdrpr4EJ8Sh17t5WsJSU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)</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>Please click 'apply' to visit our careers page and submit your application.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Senior Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul>

UK Research and Innovation

Executive Chair - Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Test Assurance Analyst

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>This is a fast paced and varied role where the successful candidates will be expected to work across different sites supporting the organisation. Late night work until 21:00 on a week day will be required as part of the role but is managed on a rota basis. Weekend work may also be expected.</p><p>Receptionists play a key role, by being the first point contact for Yorkshire and the Humber Probation Service. Greeting people on probation and visitors professionally both face to face, via telephone and email, logging their arrived and departure, ensuring the appropriate member of staff is notified. Receptionist also provide vital administrative functions to delivery units in accordance with service policy and producers.</p><p>If you are successful in the recruitment process and join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £23,250. The Probation Service offers the opportunity for annual pay progression. To be successful in this role:</p><ul><li>You’ll love learning new things and can adapt to meet the needs of our organisation.</li><li>You’ll be prepared to use your own initiative and enjoy working as part of a team.</li><li>Multitasking will be second nature, ensuring tight deadlines are met.</li><li>You’ll use Agile methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>You will be at ease working closely with other teams collaborating across diverse business areas with a range of people.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>GCSE A*-C Grade (or equivalent) including Maths and English (and Welsh where applicable) or proven track record in commensurate role<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.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/14079?entityId=14079" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/14079?entityId=14079</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Receptionist, Yorkshire and The Humber Probation Service, Sheffield, Full Time and Part Time (Ref: 14079)

Department for Education

Senior Software Developer C# .NET and Angular (up to £77,585)

Department of Health and Social Care

Senior Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government People Group exists to work with departments, professions, and functions to build a modern, effective Civil Service.<br><br>We support the government workforce with the right skills and capability. We are working with leaders to get the right people in the right jobs, with the right skills and continuous learning to excel in their roles.</p><p>We provide leadership, and in turn, create leaders with exceptional line management capability across departments, influencing partners in the wider public sector and beyond. This involves getting our retention and reward strategy right, to nurture specific skills, and create pride and resilience in our workforce.</p><p>Our role is also to provide system leadership across central government in pulling together back office services. Collectively, we help support the Cabinet Office’s priority to drive efficiencies, and reforms that will make government work better, to ultimately provide a better service to the public.</p><p>This role is within the Pay, Policy and Pensions domain of GPG, which plays a central role in developing and maintaining core HR model policies. This ensures all government departments and agencies have access to consistent, legally compliant, and best-practice policy and procedures, thereby avoiding duplication of effort and ensuring value for money across government.</p><p>A key function of the team is providing expert policy advice, addressing complex HR policy queries and proactively amending policies to reflect changes in legislation, such as the Employment Rights Bill and case law.</p><p>Policy and Practice also delivers and coordinates specialist independent expert services such as Mediation, HR Investigations, Workplace Adjustments, and Job Evaluation, offering crucial advice and support to departments. It collaborates with departments to develop and sustain a comprehensive, cross-government wellbeing offer. Through supporting HR forums and a digital hub, it actively fosters best practice and shared learning within the HR function.<br><br>Successful candidates will have an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance core HR skills and expert business knowledge. Comprehensive training will be provided across all necessary areas, offering significant scope to expand HR knowledge and expertise.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Are you starting out on your journey in the HR profession? Do you want to make a difference to the working lives of your colleagues? Have you thought about working with a team that offers the opportunity to develop yourself and others. Yes? This could be the opportunity that you have been looking for.<br><br>This role is within the Pay, Policy and Pensions domain, a vital part of the Cabinet Office's Government People Group (GPG), which is central to the mission of creating a modern and effective Civil Service by collaborating with departments, professions, and functions.<br><br>A core function is to define and maintain essential HR model policies. This involves providing expert policy advice, handling intricate HR policy questions, and assisting legal compliance across departments. Specifically, the team proactively develops and updates policies to incorporate recent legislative changes, such as the Employment Rights Bill, and evolving case law.</p><p>Developing and implementing a broad range of HR model policies, guidance, and initiatives for implementation across the Civil Service.</p><p>Collaborating with key stakeholders, including departmental HR contacts and practitioners, networks, Trade Unions, and legal teams.</p><p>Considering and addressing interdependencies with broader agendas, in alignment with the Civil Service People Plan and in support of Government Reforms and Ministerial priorities.</p><p>Regularly briefing Senior Leaders and key stakeholders, through both written and verbal updates, on the progress of work programme priorities.</p><p>Developing responses to correspondence, such as: Freedom of Information requests, Parliamentary Questions and Ministerial.</p><p>Working on other areas of employee offer and HR policy development and services as and when needed.</p><p>Leadership and potential line management of team members across multiple locations</p><p>Develop self and teams to provide a continuous learning environment to increase HR policy and service expertise, supporting knowledge Management within the domain.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>1. Proven ability as an experienced senior HR practitioner, demonstrating a strong working knowledge of HR people policies, practices, and services, coupled with experience in developing and drafting policy, clearly and succinctly.</p><p>2. Demonstrated interest in employee policy, the employment offer, and current developments in employment law and human resources.</p><p>3. Skilled in effective communication and influence across diverse customers, key partners, and stakeholders. A track record of building and maintaining robust relationships to shape and inform decision-making.</p><p>4. Experienced in leading and motivating high-performance teams, promoting collaboration, and supporting colleagues to work effectively across unit and departmental boundaries.</p><p>5. Possesses highly developed organisational and prioritisation skills, effectively using these to ensure the successful, timely, and quality delivery of customer service, even under pressure.</p><p>6. Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to work at pace. This includes managing shifting priorities and making significant contributions to a variety of high-profile HR projects, briefings, and commissions for Senior Leaders as needed.</p><p>7. Proficient research, analytical, and drafting skills, including the ability to interpret complex information. Experienced in drafting reports and presenting technically complex information, data, and insight, highlighting trends, issues, and potential solutions to senior groups and the wider business.</p><p>8. CIPD membership, or willing to work towards a professional CIPD, MCIPD, or equivalent qualification.</p><p>This is an HR policy post so would suit individuals with a HR policy background who would like to develop and enhance their policy skills in a range of HR areas.</p><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><p>A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £43,760, Cabinet Office contributes £12,677 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/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension</a> which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.</li><li>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal Test and Civil Service Judgement Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. </p><p>Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 15/02/2026. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:<br></p><ol><li>A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. </li><li> A Personal Statement against the skills and experience (maximum 750 words).</li></ol><p>Your CV and Personal Statement are your opportunities to show us how your experience means that you meet the criteria for this role. Your CV should cover your skills, job history, and achievements to date and your Personal Statement is the chance to further expand on this and give specific examples of where you have demonstrated the desired skills. Giving examples rather than just saying you're experienced with a certain requirement will strengthen your statement and enable the sift panel to understand more about your suitability for the role.</p><p>You will also be asked to provide 250 word examples of the 3 listed behaviours.</p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Communicating and Influencing. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview.</p><p><strong>Selection process</strong></p><p>If successful at the application stage, candidates will be invited for an interview. During the interview, you will be assessed on the Behaviours for the role as stated above. You will be expected to give clear examples of previous experience relating to these Behaviours. You will be asked questions to understand whether you have the Strengths relevant to this role. Further information about the interview process will be provided if you are selected for an interview.</p><p><strong>Expected timeline (subject to change)</strong></p><p>Expected sift date – 16th February </p><p>Expected interview date/s – W/C 23rd February</p><p>Interview location - Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.</p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email <a href="mailto:Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk" target="_blank">Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk</a></p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. </p><p>A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</p><p>Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. </p><p><strong>Feedback </strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Frances Thompson</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:frances.thompson@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">frances.thompson@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.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 that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at : <a href="mailto:cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>. For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br>

Cabinet Office

Senior HR Policy Consultant

Companies House

Business Improvement Manager

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Strategy & Operations Manager - AI Security Institute, Alignment Team

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for an <strong>Expert Operational Meteorologist</strong> to help us make a difference to our planet. </p><p>As our Expert Operational Meteorologist, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. </p><p>This post can be based at Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh or Exeter HQ. All successful applicants will be expected to work some shifts from Exeter during their training and induction period.</p><p>Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 18.5 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share.</p><p><strong>World changing work </strong></p><p>From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. </p><ul><li>We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact</li><li>We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better</li><li>We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making</li><li>We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater</li><li>We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Your world of expertise </strong></p><p>As an Expert Operational Meteorologist joining the team, you will have a pivotal role in providing operational weather guidance. This covers the short period through to seasonal, as well as the UK and Global services. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in continuous improvement activities and shaping the future development of the team.</p><p>You will be vital in co-ordinating, supporting and delivering National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS) warnings and will support and lead high pressure, high impact decisions in a fast-paced environment. This role enables operational teams in the UK and around the globe to deliver outstanding customer service so that Government, its agencies, the general public, industry and the Met Office stay safe and thrive. </p><p>As an Expert in our Meteorology profession your role takes two forms: </p><ul><li>Operational delivery (80%): shift-working and delivering world leading meteorological guidance and advice.</li><li>Non-operational work involved in development and continuous improvement (20%): driving service improvements, supporting training and development and innovation. </li></ul><p>Our shift working roster is issued roughly 8 weeks in advance and covers a variety of working patterns as part of an operational 12 hour shift roster, including night shifts. Standard operational shift timings are as follows: Day (0630-1845), Night (1830-0645). Approximately 20% of your time will be non-operational and will be prioritised alongside operational delivery. As such, your working days may be different each week and include weekends and public holidays. </p><p><strong>Your key duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Principal Meteorologist to maintain the operational delivery of the National Severe Weather Warning Service to ensure delivery of key Public Weather Service (PWS) milestones. </li><li>Deliver meteorological guidance, products and advice commensurate with the Expert level, driving consistency and excellence in downstream, meteorologist influenced, Met Office output. </li><li>Become an expert communicator and have the capability to translate complex meteorology into language that is universally understood in order to drive positive action. </li><li>Lead and contribute to a range of programmes and projects across the office, providing subject matter expertise to deliver improvements to our capabilities and value added services for our customers through our continuous improvement work in Expert Weather Hub, and also providing input to innovation, science and research.</li><li>Develop relationships with other Met Office teams in the UK and beyond, and International organisations to promote the reputation of the Met Office as a chosen partner. </li><li>To commit to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge, role modelling best practice in maintaining CPD and support to the wider Operational Meteorological profession. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria, skills and experience: </strong></p><ol><li>Keep evolving – Demonstrate that you have experience of working across teams to deliver enhanced operational services, improved accuracy or customer experience.</li><li>Better together – Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to be agile within a team, with the ability to apply strategic thinking when balancing operational and non-operational priorities</li><li>Expert by nature – You can demonstrate a broad and high-level knowledge of both theoretical and applied meteorology, coupled with a strong understanding of synoptic climatology and have the ability to translate this knowledge into actionable advice for a wide-ranging audience. </li><li>Force for good – Demonstrable understanding of how severe weather impacts on society and infrastructure, both in the UK and globally, alongside an understanding of the Met Office and how we work to mitigate impacts. </li><li>Live and breathe it – Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and develop relationships, inspire teams and gain engagement from our partners and customers.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £54,515, Met Office contributes £15,792 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Why join us </strong></p><p>Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.</p><p>As our Expert Operational Meteorologist, your total reward package will be up to £75,857 annually, which includes: </p><ul><li>£54,515 base pay.</li><li>An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.</li><li>Unsociable Hours Allowances (UHA): <ul><li><br><ul><li>Shift Disturbance of £1,200 per annum (pro-rated) as an allowance for shift working. </li><li>Hourly Rate of £4.50 per hour for qualifying hours working in unsocial hours (20:00hrs - 06:00hrs and weekends).</li><li>Unsocial hours overtime and bank holiday allowances when applicable.</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. </p><p>Closing date 08/02/2026 at 23:59 with an assessment planned on either 23rd or 25th February and candidates successful at assessment will be invited to an interview on either 17th or 18th March in Exeter. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. </p><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit <a href="https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/join-us/our-approach-recruitment" target="_blank">our approach to recruitment</a>.</p><p><strong>How we can help</strong></p><p>If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. </p><p>We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. </p><p>We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact us at: <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Met Office

Expert Operational Meteorologist

<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based Nationally<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Join us in shaping a future where nature and people thrive.</strong> Whether you're drawn to hands-on conservation or playing a vital part behind the scenes, your work at Natural England will support lasting benefits for the environment and society.</p><p><strong>Our Role</strong></p><p>Natural England is the Government’s adviser for the natural environment and the Nature regulator with a wide range of statutory duties and powers. We provide the evidence, expertise and advice to recover Nature and shape better places for people to live. We do this working through and with others.</p><p><strong>Strategic Outcomes for Nature</strong></p><p>Our strategy is framed through four strategic outcomes. Each of these outcomes reinforces and amplifies the others, and together they address environmental, social and economic actions critical to thriving nature.</p><ul><li><strong>Recovering Nature</strong> – Increased scale and quality of places where nature thrives.</li><li><strong>Building Better Places</strong> – Greener homes and infrastructure create healthier, more investable places, recognising we live better where nature thrives around us.</li><li><strong>Improving Health and Wellbeing</strong> – Build nature into everyday life so people can support, access and benefit from nature, wherever they live.</li><li><strong>Delivering Security through Nature</strong> – Nature helps us adapt to the threats of a changing climate and improves our national security, supporting more resilient food production, healthy soils, clean and plentiful water and clean air.</li></ul><p>Find out more about the work of Natural England at</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-englands-strategy-recovering-nature-for-growth-health-and-security/natural-englands-strategy-recovering-nature-for-growth-health-and-security" target="_blank">Natural England’s Strategy: Recovering Nature for Growth, Health and Security - GOV.UK</a></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Economist to join our team of economists in the Chief Scientist Directorate of Natural England.</p><p>The team’s mission is to ensure the true value of the natural environment is fully reflected in decision-making. We achieve this by delivering rigorous economic analysis and applying it to real-world challenges, strengthening the evidence base for environmental economics and improving how it is used in practice.</p><p>This role requires you to apply technical expertise, experience, and critical thinking to complex and often novel questions. Working within the Chief Scientist’s Directorate, you will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines—including social science and natural capital specialists—to provide practical, evidence-based advice that directly informs policy and delivery</p><p>Economists at Natural England operate in a small, collaborative team engaged in diverse, high-profile projects. These range from supporting Spending Review bids and developing Impact Assessments, to producing Natural Capital Accounts, building economic models to evaluate environmental projects, and creating tools that help organisations integrate environmental considerations into both strategic and site-level decisions.</p><p>Our work spans a wide range of areas, including health and wellbeing, nature recovery, economic development, marine policy, and green finance.</p><p>A key part of this role will be providing quantitative analysis and assurance for Landscape Recovery project evaluations. Landscape Recovery (LR) is one of the Environmental Land Management Schemes, alongside Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship. LR is aimed at landowners and managers who want to take an ambitious, transformational and large-scale approach to restoring nature. These projects unite multiple partners, who at the end of a two-year development phase are required to submit a series of delivery plans (deliverables) for assurance.</p><p>This assurance process is designed to assess the appropriateness and robustness of these projects ahead of agreeing any potential implementation agreements which would commit to 20-years of public funding. The role will involve validating data, addressing uncertainties, and ensuring recommendations are robust, evidence-driven, and impactful</p><p>Job description </p><p><strong>Key Tasks/Principal Accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead economic analysis to support environmental decision-making, including natural capital valuation and development of analytical tools.</li><li>Collaborate across disciplines and with external partners on high-profile projects such as Spending Reviews and Impact Assessments.</li><li>Provide quantitative analysis and assurance for Landscape Recovery project evaluations, working closely with Defra and NE colleagues to validate data, resolve uncertainties, and ensure robust, evidence-based recommendations.</li><li>Lead and support analysis, research and advice that meets the government's technical analytical professional standards including appraisal, business case development, and environmental valuation.</li></ul><p>Provide accurate, innovative and up-to-date economic insights to the organisation to support the delivery of the 2025 Strategy.</p><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Expertise in economics or environmental economics (essential).</li><li>Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in economics (or environmental economics) or equivalent experience (essential)</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience applying these in economic contexts (essential)</li><li>Ability to explain complex economic concepts clearly to non-economists. (essential)</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team. (essential)</li><li>Ability to understand the full context of cases/projects and apply interpretive, evaluative, analytical, and problem-solving skills (essential).</li><li>Ensure robustness, quality, and impact of evidence and analysis within your specialism (essential).</li><li>Ability to lead analytical and research projects or provide the analytical leadership in cross-cutting work (essential)</li><li>Demonstrate responsibility for the delivery of analysis, advice, support and research that is both high standard economics and suitable for our customers (essential)</li><li>Experience of being involved in negotiations with partners and stakeholders (desirable)</li></ul><p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><p>Competence 1 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><ul><li>Technical Skills &amp; Knowledge</li></ul><p>Description </p><ul><li>Current expertise in economics or environmental economics. (Essential)<br>• An under-graduate or post-graduate degree in economics (or environmental economics) or equivalent experience. Applicants that do not hold the required degrees should specify experience and outputs that they have produced that demonstrate that they have an equivalent level of knowledge. (Essential)<br>• Strong numerical and analytical skills and experience of employing these in the application of economics. (Essential)<br>• Good verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a team and to explain complex economics concepts in a meaningful way to non-economists. (Essential)</li></ul><p>Competence 2 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Personal Effectiveness</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Make and explain objective decisions which combine your professional judgement and evidence (Expert)<br>• Share expertise and knowledge with people and networks so that you can develop together (Practitioner)</li></ul><p>Competence 3 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Work Delivery</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Handle data responsibly, understand your role in good governance, and comply with delegations, policies and procedures (Practitioner)<br>• Manage and deliver your work to meet agreed targets and deadlines (Expert)</li></ul><p>Competence 4 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Putting People at the Heart of the Environment</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Work proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders and partners to identify and secure opportunities to deliver gains for people and nature (Practitioner)<br>• Build relationships and effective networks both externally and internally to bring in fresh perspectives, approaches and evidence to raise the profile of both your individual specialist work and that of Natural England (Expert)</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>An under-graduate or post-graduate degree in economics (or environmental economics) or equivalent experience. Applicants that do not hold the required degrees should specify experience and outputs that they have produced that demonstrate that they have an equivalent level of knowledge. (Essential)<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £37,950, Natural England contributes £10,994 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please refer to Job Description<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Jonathan Starling-Cross</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jonathan.starling-cross@naturalengland.org.uk" target="_blank">jonathan.starling-cross@naturalengland.org.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 07435 417504</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://networkrecruitment.tal.net/vx/appcentre-7/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/6362-6362-Senior-Economist/en-GB" target="_blank">https://networkrecruitment.tal.net/vx/appcentre-7/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/6362-6362-Senior-Economist/en-GB</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzkxMTImdmVyaWZ5PTU5MzFhZWUxNjE0M2FmZDgwZDJmOWRmY2NjM2Y1ZDk5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NTc0OTMxLTFkN2U1YjYxYWZkMWFjYzNjN2ZkMTRmN2U1MTAxMDUzNDM5OWFjZTQ=" target="_blank">DEF-001h - Candidate Pack Natural England v2.3 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 1325kB)

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Senior Economist - ( Ref : 6362 )

Department for Work and Pensions

Campaigns Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>HR Manager – People Change and Integration</strong></p><p><strong>£54,000 per annum </strong></p><p><strong>Bedford </strong></p><p><strong>18 Month Fixed Term Contract </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><em>Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a HR Manager – People Change and Integration. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by </em><em>embedding newly transferred employees into the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) following a TUPE process. The postholder will work closely with managers and leaders to ensure a smooth transition, helping them understand and apply MaPS policies and procedures. The role will also provide ad hoc support to the wider HR advisory team, contributing to a positive employee experience and supporting business as usual activities.</em></p><p><em>You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.</em></p><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Inclusive Working Environment</strong><br>By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”</p><p>Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Post-Transfer Employee Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Support the effective integration of TUPE-transferred employees into MaPS, ensuring they feel welcomed and informed.</li><li>Spend significant time with managers and leaders to coach, guide, and build their understanding of MaPS policies, procedures, and people management practices.</li><li>Facilitate workshops, briefings, and one-to-one sessions to embed best practice and ensure consistency in application of HR policies.</li><li>Act as a point of contact for managers and employees with queries about policies, processes, and the post-transfer environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Manager &amp; Leader Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide tailored coaching and mentoring to managers and leaders, building their capability to support their teams through change and ongoing operations.</li><li>Identify knowledge or skills gaps and deliver or coordinate appropriate training or development interventions.</li><li>Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the management community.</li></ul><p><strong>Ad Hoc HR Advisory Support</strong></p><ul><li>Offer flexible, responsive support to other members of the HR advisory team as required, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing HR function.</li><li>Assist with casework, employee relations, and other HR activities as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Policy, Compliance &amp; Best Practice</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure all advice and support is aligned with MaPS policies, employment law, and CIPD best practice.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation of support provided and issues raised.</li><li>Promote a positive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate the following experience; </strong></p><p></p><ul><li>CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience; commitment to ongoing professional development.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience supporting employee integration, change, or onboarding in a complex environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies, and best practice.</li><li>Excellent coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.</li><li>Ability to design and deliver engaging training and development sessions.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.</li><li>High level of personal resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.</li><li>Evidence of applying evidence-based HR practice and acting with integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality.</li><li>Commitment to the CIPD Code of Professional Conduct and MaPS values.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Chartered Member of CIPD (or working towards).</li><li>Experience in the public or not-for-profit sector.</li><li>Experience of working in a unionised environment</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong><br>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</p><p><strong>Career Development</strong><br>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</p><p><strong>Step 1: Submit Your Application</strong></p><p><strong>Open: 27/01/2026 , Deadline: 10/02/2026</strong></p><p>To apply, please submit the following document:</p><ol><li>Your most up-to-date CV</li></ol><p><strong>Step 2: Telephone Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Between 27/01/2026 – 12/02/2026</strong></p><p>If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Discuss your experience in more detail</li><li>Learn more about the role and our organisation</li><li>Ask any questions you may have</li></ul><p><strong>Step 3: Final Stage Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Hosted on 20/02/2206 &amp; 23/02/2026</strong></p><p>Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend a remote interview over Microsoft Teams. This stage will include:</p><ul><li>A presentation /task</li><li>A series of competency-based interview questions</li></ul><p>We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.</p><p></p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> MaPS01082</p><p><strong>Close Date:</strong> 10/02/2026</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : sophie rigney</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sophie.rigney@reed.com" target="_blank">sophie.rigney@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sophie.rigney@reed.com" target="_blank">sophie.rigney@reed.com</a></li></ul>

The Money and Pensions Service

HR Manager - People Change and Integration

MGS - Ministry of Defence Guard Service - Security Officer - Day Worker - St George's Bicester

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>HR Manager – Customer</strong></p><p><strong>£54,000 per annum </strong></p><p><strong>Bedford </strong></p><p><strong>6 Month Fixed Term Contract </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><em>Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a HR Manager – Customer. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by providing expert HR advisory support to customer-facing teams, ensuring excellent employee experience and compliance with employment law and MaPS policies. The role includes line management of HR Advisors, supporting their development and performance. The HR Manager – Customer works in close partnership with the HR Manager - People Change &amp; Integration to embed new employees, support organisational change, and deliver consistent, customer-focused HR solutions.</em></p><p><em>You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.</em></p><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Inclusive Working Environment</strong><br>By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”</p><p>Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>HR Advisory &amp; Customer Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and staff in customer-facing teams on all HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, absence, and casework.</li><li>Coach and support managers to build their capability in people management, policy application, and employee engagement.</li><li>Ensure HR advice is pragmatic, risk-based, and aligned with MaPS values and business objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Line Management of HR Advisors</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, manage, and develop HR Advisors within the customer team, providing regular supervision, feedback, and support.</li><li>Set clear objectives and expectations, monitor performance, and support professional development.</li><li>Allocate casework and project responsibilities, ensuring effective workload management and high standards of service delivery.</li><li>Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture, encouraging continuous learning and improvement.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration with HR Manager</strong><strong>People Change &amp; Integration</strong></p><p>Work closely with the HR Manager Integration to ensure the smooth onboarding and embedding of new employees, particularly following organisational change or TUPE transfers.</p><ul><li>Share insights and feedback to continuously improve integration processes and employee experience.</li><li>Jointly deliver training, workshops, and communications to managers and employees on new policies, processes, and organisational changes.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Policy, Compliance &amp; Best Practice</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure all HR activities comply with employment law, MaPS policies, and best practice.</li><li>Support the review and implementation of people policies, ensuring they are understood and consistently applied across customer teams.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation for all HR activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Projects &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead or contribute to HR projects that enhance the employee experience, support organisational change, or improve HR processes within customer-facing teams.</li><li>Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the customer HR advisory function.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Build strong relationships with managers, employees, trade unions, and other stakeholders to support positive employee relations and organisational outcomes.</li><li>Act as a role model for MaPS values and champion a positive, inclusive workplace culture.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate the following experience; </strong></p><p></p><ul><li>CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.</li><li>Proven experience in HR advisory or management roles, ideally within customer-facing or service environments.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in line management, coaching, and developing HR professionals.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies, and best practice.</li><li>Excellent coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience supporting organisational change and employee integration.</li><li>High level of personal resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.</li><li>Commitment to continuous professional development and MaPS values.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong><br>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</p><p><strong>Career Development</strong><br>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</p><p><strong>Step 1: Submit Your Application</strong></p><p><strong>Open: 27/01/2026 , Deadline: 10/02/2026</strong></p><p>To apply, please submit the following document:</p><ol><li>Your most up-to-date CV</li></ol><p><strong>Step 2: Telephone Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Between 27/01/2026 – 12/02/2026</strong></p><p>If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Discuss your experience in more detail</li><li>Learn more about the role and our organisation</li><li>Ask any questions you may have</li></ul><p><strong>Step 3: Final Stage Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Hosted on 20/02/2206 &amp; 23/02/2026</strong></p><p>Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend a remote interview over Microsoft Teams. This stage will include:</p><ul><li>A presentation /task</li><li>A series of competency-based interview questions</li></ul><p>We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.</p><p></p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> MaPS01081</p><p><strong>Close Date:</strong> 10/02/2026</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : sophie rigney</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sophie.rigney@reed.com" target="_blank">sophie.rigney@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sophie.rigney@reed.com" target="_blank">sophie.rigney@reed.com</a></li></ul>

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