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<h4>Job summary</h4>Please see job description.<h4>Job description</h4><p>If you require any assistance, please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm) or e-mail <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a><br>. Please quote the job reference 13146.</p><p>The jobholder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>If you require any assistance, please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm) or e-mail <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a><br>. Please quote the job reference 13146.</p><p>The jobholder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,746, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £9,776 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>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the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.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>Please see 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>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>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@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a></li><li>Telephone : 0845 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</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://justicejobs.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/13146" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/13146</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0MTAmdmVyaWZ5PTBjNzNiYTUwZWY0NGNjMmI5YmEzNjYxNTM2ZDIyMThmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MTU0OTMzLWE2OGNlOTgwYjM2ZjE0YmU0OWMxNWZjODljZWU3NjgwNDY5YWY5MTI=" target="_blank">Band-3-PO-Safe-Decent-and-Secure-JD048-v8.0 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 151kB)

HM Prison & Probation Service

202512: Prison Officer - HMP Lancaster Farms

Government Property Agency

Fire Safety Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><strong>Overview of the job </strong>This is an administrative role based within the Probation Service (PS) Directorate in HMPPS. The job holder reports to the designated Line Manager and supports the provision of business specific and transactional office-based activities.The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide reception duties and a range of administrative support services.The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is to offer support and cover during periods of absence, for which training will be provided.The job holder must promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in the performance of the post in a way that embraces Equality and values Diversity.<br><br>The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.NB: Core Hours include regular unsocial hours (evenings and/or weekends) as determined by the business need.<strong>Summary </strong>To provide an effective and efficient first point of contact with all visitors, telephone callers and undertake administrative functions in accordance with service policy and procedures.<strong>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties </strong>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:• To be first point of contact for Probation Service and greet people on probation and visitors professionally both face to face and via telephone and email, logging their arrival and departure, ensuring the appropriate member of staff is notified and issue visitor passes and security fobs as necessary.<br>• Through observation and situational awareness to use tact and diplomacy to diffuse potentially violent situations and recognising where additional support is required, be that internal management or external security/policing presence, and to be alert to conversations that might indicate a safeguarding/risk issue and take appropriate remedial action such as emailing the Probation Practitioner and updating Delius.<br>• Answer all enquiries, while on Reception, relating to basic information about the Probation Service and local Person on Probation support services such as the provision of food banks, referring more technical enquiries to an appropriate manager.<br>• To deal with all logistics for a building including managing all mail items, ordering PPE and office stationery, meeting room equipment, taking delivery of items and ensuring they get to the right destination and managing room, hot desk and car parking bookings, support and service meeting rooms including preparing for events and event registration as required.<br>• To pay bus fares/travel warrants to people on probation and handle day to day petty cash including collection and transport of petty cash and travel warrants between Probation properties.<br>• To assist in maintaining Health and Safety and security aspects of the building, including acting as key holder, operating the physical security of the building, the testing of fire alarms, testing panic alarms, monitoring CCTV and assisting evacuation measures and where necessary to act as Fire Warden/First Aider and in the absence of a line manager to support risk assessments where trained.<br>• To log building faults and incidents and keep a log of maintenance and repairs escalating issues through the appropriate channels and making decisions (within guidelines) on the urgency of the faults in order to maintain the security of the building. In the absence of the Senior Admin Officer escorting contractors and visitors around the building.<br>• Where necessity arises to support the case administration of Person on Probation by providing a confidential and high-level administrative support service to operational teams, to include:<ul><li>Process and update computer based and manual files and filing systems</li><li>Use a range of computer software in providing comprehensive administration support</li><li>Produce a range of documentation and correspondence</li><li>To access databases for information as necessary and input information as required</li><li>Scanning and archiving data, some of which is sensitive and highly confidential</li></ul><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</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 and Strengths.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<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/13251?entityId=13251" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13251?entityId=13251</a>

Redditch Receptionist (Ref: 13251)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Head of Helicopters 2 is an exciting and multi-faceted role with responsibility for delivering safe, airworthy and operationally effective capability through the Chinook, Apache, Dauphin N3 and Jupiter 2 helicopter fleets. This entails leadership of a team overseeing programmes, including Category A and Government Major Projects, with a total value in excess of £5 Bn.</p><p>In this role you would work closely with mission partners including industry and the front-line commands to ensure that our helicopter fleets are available and capable, primarily through the transformational Rotary Wing Enterprise which will integrate support for Apache and Chinook into a single contract, improve front-line serviceability, address cost growth and increase UK industrial involvement. Collaborative leadership and a flair for driving transformational change will be key to successfully setting the conditions for the next decade of Apache and Chinook operations.</p><p>You will act as the Principal Engineer for the Rotary Wing (RW), Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and Air Enablers 2-Star Directorate, supporting in discharging my RA1013 responsibilities, mentoring the 15 Chief Engineers who deliver the numerous associated air systems and ensuring that the Directorate discharges the additional safety and environmental responsibilities detailed in the relevant DE&amp;S Safety &amp; Engineering Leaflets. </p><p>With responsibility for a complex sub-portfolio of equipment and support programmes you will lead the RW &amp; UAS engagement with Army Headquarters and Joint Aviation Command as well as building and managing constructive relationships with key industry partners including Boeing US and UK, Airbus Helicopters, Draken, Standard Aero and QinetiQ.</p><p>At its heart, this role is about people, and if you see yourself as a servant leader ready to support, mentor and learn from the brilliant Helicopters 2 team and to play a full part as a member of the National Armaments Director Group senior leadership team, we look forward to your application. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The Head of Helicopters 2 role has the following areas of responsibility:</strong></p><p>Deliver and sustain a complex platform portfolio including influencing early concept work with Options &amp; Commissioning and working with broader NAD Group stakeholders to engage Industry and Partner Nations. </p><p>Be accountable for technical integration of equipment and systems provided by other Core Heads &amp; Directors to your projects and support the integration of systems with other platforms/systems where required.</p><p>Delivery of the Head of Helicopters 2 portfolio, and sustaining the following capabilities through life:</p><p>Chinook, Apache, Jupiter 2, H-47(ER) and Dauphin N3.</p><p>Principal Engineer for the Rotary Wing, Uncrewed Air Systems and Air Enablers portfolio.</p><p>Support high-profile work under significant Ministerial, Parliamentary, Media and Stakeholder scrutiny, requiring personal resilience and senior stakeholder management.</p><p>Contribute to the Defence Industrial Strategy as required, understand Industry capability to deliver and influence the longer-term Industrial Plan.</p><p>Re-balance the approved work programme if required, whilst delivering change management and operational sustainment.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful with your application, you'll need to be able to demonstrate the following<strong> essential</strong> criteria:<br></p><p><strong>Behavioural:</strong></p><ul><li><em>Being Accountable</em><em> - </em>Evidence of accepting and responding to challenges from stakeholders and colleagues in a constructive manner.<br><br></li><li><em>Fostering Autonomy and Choice </em><em>- </em>Demonstrable evidence of encouraging measured risk-taking and innovation and encouraging staff autonomy to allow them to work in a way most suitable and productive for their work to deliver better approaches of services. <br><br></li><li><em>Leading Through Change </em><em>- </em>Demonstrable experience of proactively championing and leading change by seeking innovative new approaches, policies and systems that add value to the organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical:</strong></p><ul><li>A strong track record of successfully delivering a diverse and complex portfolio of acquisition projects and programmes. </li><li><br>Demonstrable experience of supporting operations through the development, optimisation and provision of in-service support, logistics and supply chain management solutions.</li><li><br>Substantial airworthiness, safety and environmental management experience across all aspects of the life-cycle.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Qualifications</strong></p><p>-<strong>Chartered Engineer </strong> Including Membership of a relevant professional institution. </p><p>-<strong>Sufficient qualifications and experience</strong>to satisfy the Military Aviation Authority’s Airworthiness Competency Assessment and receive a Letter of Endorsement to carry out the roles set out in MAA Regulatory Article 1003.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £90,900, Ministry of Defence contributes £26,333 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>This is an external competition and we welcome applications from candidates in both the public or private sector. To apply for this post, you will need to submit the following documents, via the link by 23:55 on Thursday 15th January 2026.</p><ul><li>A copy of <strong>CV</strong> in PDF format setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps.<br>​</li><li>A <strong>Supporting Statement </strong>in <strong>PDF</strong> of no more than 1500 words (font Arial, size 11), outlining how you consider your personal skills, leadership attributes, qualities and experience match the essential criteria listed in the attached candidate pack.​ <strong>Applications that exceed the word limit will not be considered</strong>. For assistance with Supporting Statements or if you experience any technical issues with submitting your application, please do reach out to our executive search provider Veredus prior to the closing deadline. <strong>Late submissions will not be considered</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Dates:</strong></p><p>Closing Date - 15/01/2026</p><p>Staff Engagement Exercise - 30/01/2026</p><p>Interviews - 06/02/2026</p><p><strong>After you've applied:</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlist<br></strong>All submissions will receive an email acknowledgement from upon application. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt of your application 3 working days post-closing date, please contact us at <a href="mailto:DESHR-SCSRecruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-SCSRecruitment@mod.gov.uk</a>. The panel will consider the evidence you have provided against the essential criteria set out at page 11 of this candidate pack to determine their shortlist.</p><p><strong>Staff Engagement Exercise &amp; Individual Leadership Assessment</strong>​<br>If you are found successful at shortlist you will be invited to attend a staff engagement exercise (SEE). This involves a 10 min presentation to a small group of DE&amp;S employees followed by a Q&amp;A session. Following the SEE the Employee Panel will provide feedback and scores to support the interviewing panel. Alongside the SEE, you will also be required to undertake an Individual Leadership Assessment (ILA). The ILA is completed by an occupational psychologist who will ask you questions around your leadership style and abilities. The ILA is not scored but is used as additional information for the panel.</p><p><strong>Interview<br></strong>Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a panel interview for an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the essential criteria. Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates. The Panel will consist of Mark Langrill (Director Air Rotary, UAS &amp; AE), Stephen Wilcock (Director Engineering &amp; Safety), and a DE&amp;S HR Business Partner.</p><p><strong>Offer<br></strong>We will notify all candidates of their outcome, as soon as possible after the final interview. DE&amp;S reserves the right to make any offer of appointment conditional upon references and satisfactory conclusion of security enquiries. In the event that you meet the requirements for the role, but you are not offered the position, we will be pleased to retain your application for a 12-month period in case another suitable role arises.</p><p><strong>*Please see candidate pack for more information*</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Andra Parvu</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:andra.parvu@veredus.co.uk" target="_blank">andra.parvu@veredus.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 07763 202 178</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:andra.parvu@veredus.co.uk" target="_blank">andra.parvu@veredus.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU4OTYmdmVyaWZ5PWEyZGU2ODVjNDRiZDMzNzkzM2E3ODlmY2ZiMzQ2YWM2" target="_blank">20251219_1-STAR_Head of Hels2_Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2014kB)

Ministry of Defence

DE&S SCS1 Head of Helicopters 2

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><strong>Overview of the job </strong> This is a non-operational instructional job in an establishment.<strong>Summary </strong>The job holder will be responsible for providing supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in a specialist workshop so they can improve their employment prospects on release with a view to reducing reoffending. The job holder will ensure that all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control is maintained at all times. The job holder will be able to teach prisoners towards achieving nationally recognised qualifications and may be supported by external organisations such as local colleges.This job description is not for use by job holders in basic assembly/packing workshops, instead Production Instructor – Enterprises should be used. However, on an exceptional short term basis job holders can supervise prisoners in more basic workshops.This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.<strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties </strong>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties.<p><br>• May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.<br>• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as health and safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.<br>• Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.<br>• Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.<br>• Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.<br>• Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.<br>• Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).<br>• Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms,<br>Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.<br>• Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops.<br>• Provide quality assurance against product specification.<br>• Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.<br>• Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machinery.<br>• Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.<br>• Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.<br>• Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/work of area and specialist areas.<br>• Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets.<br>• Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.<br>• Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).<br>• Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.</p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Years experience in textiles garment production including: Eastman cutting, Pattern understanding/cutting, use of industrial sewing/specialist sewing machines and quality control</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,275, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £9,639 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 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/13012?entityId=13012" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13012?entityId=13012</a>

Textiles - Specialist Production Instructor - (SPI): Garment Manufacture (Ref: 13012)

UK Health Security Agency

Technical Development Manager

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Business Improvement Manager

Senior Social Media Marketing Manager

Services Director / Chief Operating Officer

Home Office

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

Compliance & Enforcement Manager (ID Verification)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.</p><p></p><p>We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.</p><p>This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">Security Check (SC) security clearance</a>. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Come and join us at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S) as an Operations Manager at Filton Abbey Wood.</p><p>As an Operations Manager you’ll work closely with industry and internal teams and be accountable for managing delivery, planning, and providing the required support. You’ll have considerable opportunity and responsibility, whilst demonstrating you are a proactive leader with a delivery focused approach. You’ll possess a continuous improvement mindset, and you’ll interpret and utilise management information and data to provide valuable business insights. You’ll encourage a culture of learning from experience, imaginative thinking and expanding mindsets, all in the pursuit of improved quality.</p><p>We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. Please note other travel to alternative sites may also be required dependent on organisational requirements.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for the day-to-day management of the delivery of in-service support within area of responsibility, according to the customer requirements, delivery plan, support solution, KPIs, governance and reporting requirements.</li><li>Apply agreed governance arrangements for the delivery of the service, aligned with DE&amp;S, Contract and Customer requirements.</li><li>Responsible for monitoring and analysing data to track that customer KPIs are met, interprets data and management information to identify trends, risks and issues, and provides performance reports as required.</li><li>Supports contract management activities including liaising with suppliers, monitoring and controlling performance against contractual obligations and agreed KPIs and Government Furnished Assets (GFA) management. Assists the drafting of contract requirements and supports the tender and evaluation process.</li><li>Contributes to the development of Service Delivery Plans, delivery approaches and procurement strategies, and contributes to resource and cost forecasting.</li><li>Contributes to resource management, inventory forecast, managing of actual spend and updating forecasts accordingly to ensure the integrated support meets customer requirements within budget, seeking guidance when required.</li><li>Contributes to the management of risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies; effectively communicates changes with stakeholders.</li><li>Responsible for the development of simple business cases, or assisting the development of higher complexity business cases, and manages assurance, endorsement and approvals through the appropriate channels.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Operations Management role or associated discipline (Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, Through Life Support), in a delivery environment.</li><li>Evidence of stakeholder and relationship management.</li><li>Evidence of managing contracts and suppliers.</li><li>Evidence of participating in continuous improvement activities.</li><li>Evidence of budget management, including approvals, actual spend and forecasts.</li></ul><p>In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:</p><ul><li>Core Behaviour 1: Leadership</li><li>Core Behaviour 2: Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Technical Competence 1: Continuous Improvement for Optimised Support – Supervised Practitioner</li><li>Technical Competence 2: Contract Management – Supervised Practitioner</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,429 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>25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li><li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards</li><li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications</li><li>Support for progression</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Enhanced parental leave schemes</li></ul><p>Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank"><strong>Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li><li>Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack</strong></a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</strong></a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank"><strong>The Code - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><em>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed </em></strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Disability Confident:</strong></p><p>Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest:</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><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>Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:</p><ol><li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.</li><li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. <em>Please follow our </em><a href="https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv" target="_blank"><strong><em>guidance on CV writing</em></strong></a><em> for best chance of success.</em></li><li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.</li></ol><p>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: </p><ul><li>1st: Core Behaviour 1</li><li>2nd: Core Behaviour 2</li><li>3rd: Technical Competencies</li><li>4th: CV Review </li></ul><p>In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. </p><p>If you feel that 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 department via email: <a href="mailto:DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission</a></p><p><strong>Offering at a lower level</strong></p><p>If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Jade Kirby</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jade.kirby117@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">jade.kirby117@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jade.kirby117@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">jade.kirby117@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0ODMmdmVyaWZ5PThhY2VmZTIxMGU1ZGY3YTZkNjQzYTk1MzUzZmNjN2U4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTEzLTU2NGI4ZTVjZmNlNmQ1YjYxMWUyN2IxZGY0ZDAyM2Y1ZTQ1Yjg0ZjM=" target="_blank">Operational Delivery Technical Competences FY22-23 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 152kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0ODQmdmVyaWZ5PTRlOTRkYjNjNWIwNmRjNjVkYTU4YTI2MmUxNGY2NzNlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTEzLTU2NGI4ZTVjZmNlNmQ1YjYxMWUyN2IxZGY0ZDAyM2Y1ZTQ1Yjg0ZjM=" target="_blank">20250527 Success Profile Behaviours 2025 document v1-O Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 704kB)

DE&S Operations Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Principal Technology Advisor – Identity and Trust </strong></p><p>Full time / Part time </p><p>Salary: £57,815pa - £65,021pa, with potential for further progression to £73,211pa with our pay progression scheme. </p><p>Location: Hybrid </p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a> . </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Reporting to the Group Manager of the Identity and Trust team, you will join legal, policy and technology experts across the ICO involved in different projects and workstreams.</p><p>You may have relevant technical experience through a background in encryption or security (public key infrastructure/cryptography), development of technical standards for online trust (ie ETSI, ISO Mdl, NIST 800-63, W3C VC, FIDO, GPG 45), or experience of other associated disciplines, such as Decentralised identity, security and privacy engineering or identity verification and authentication.</p><p>You will enjoy substantial autonomy, often working directly with more senior colleagues, including members of the ICO Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, and will regularly provide advice and expertise in internal briefings and at external events and meetings. You may also work directly with external researchers or technologists, and industry fora as part of this role.</p><p>The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data. </p><p>As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful. </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide in-depth advice on technology projects and support the development of information rights policy generally as required.</li><li>Build strong relationships within the ICO and translate technical insights into impactful actions.</li><li>Support the ICO’s supervisory functions for qualified status of trust service providers under UK eIDAS.</li><li>Provide strategic advice to the Commissioner and his senior leadership team, including the delivery of timely and high-quality briefings. </li><li>Keep up with developments in online trust and their implications for information rights such as: interoperability and technical standards, fraud and security risks and mitigations, or usability and inclusivity considerations for identity management.</li><li>Develop relationships with key stakeholders and represent the ICO in technical discussions, conferences, and meetings with technical bodies and interest groups. </li><li>Represent the ICO in situations where expert advice or guidance is needed, eg meeting senior technical representative bodies and information rights interest groups, speaking at conferences, etc.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential criteria assessed at application stage:</p><ul><li>Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience</li><li>Good knowledge of cryptographic concepts enabled by PKI ( Encryption, digital signatures, authentication, non-repudiation).</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current trends and practices in system architecture for digital identity or trust services </li><li>Ability to apply technical standards or legislative requirements to the development and application of information and communications technologies</li><li>A strong desire and aptitude to continually develop technical knowledge, skills and abilities as technology evolves</li></ul><p>Essential criteria assessed during interview:</p><ul><li>Excellent analytical and research skills demonstrating an ability to identify emerging technology trends, developments and related issues</li><li>Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non- technical audience</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain good working relationships, both internally and externally</li><li>Excellent standard of literacy and effective written communication skills for producing reports, documenting research findings, writing letters and meeting notes</li><li>Ability to deal with a demanding workload which may include conflicting demands on time</li><li>Ability to travel to meetings and events in the UK and overseas (possibly outside office hours)</li></ul><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy</p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £57,815, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £16,749 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>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<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>Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability to the role by <strong>23:59, 25 January 2026</strong></p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. </p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.</p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</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>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>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://ico.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ICO/details/Principal-Technology-Adviser---Identity-and-Trust_JR696" target="_blank">https://ico.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ICO/details/Principal-Technology-Adviser---Identity-and-Trust_JR696</a>

Information Commissioner's Office

Principal Technology Advisor – Identity and Trust

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are looking for a Policy Analyst to join our Committee Office at the House of Lords. You will be leading on high-quality research and analysis on public policy, as well as delivering written and verbal briefings and organising evidence sessions with a range of stakeholders.</p><p>This is a fascinating and highly rewarding role. You will work as a generalist policy analyst, providing support for cross-party select committees. Over time, the role will offer the opportunity to work across different policy areas. As Policy Analyst, you will help to shape the work of committees and will work closely with senior stakeholders within Parliament and experts in the field.</p><p>You will be able to work up to three days from home per week (dependent on business needs), and a minimum of two days on-site in Parliament. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a keen interest and prior experience in public policy and enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic working environment.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>You’ll be accountable for </strong><em>– </em></p><ul><li>Monitoring key policy and political developments in the area(s) currently under investigation. </li><li>Suggesting and researching topics to be investigated by Committees and writing inquiry scoping notes. </li><li>Identifying, contacting and briefing prospective oral evidence witnesses, and preparing possible questions that members might put to them. </li><li>Analysing and summarising evidence submitted to Committees and drafting briefing notes on key issues. </li><li>Contributing, with the support of experienced colleagues, to drafting committee reports and correspondence. </li><li>Attending committee meetings and briefing the chair and members of committees orally, when required.</li><li>Liaising with a range of people with an interest in Committee work, and maintaining a network contacts. </li><li>Providing other support as required, such as helping to organise visits and events with members of the public. </li></ul><p>For the full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>What we’re looking for </strong><em>–</em></p><ul><li>2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification/experience.</li><li>Good knowledge of, and professional or postgraduate experience in policy and the UK public policy environment. </li><li>The ability to become proficient in new topics quickly.</li><li>Excellent and proven written communication skills, including the ability to distil large volumes of material into clear, concise, and analytical briefings and reports. </li><li>Understanding of the political context of Committee work and wider public policy debates. </li><li>The flexibility and resilience to produce high-quality work to tight and competing deadlines, showing initiative where appropriate. <br><br></li></ul><p>Please see the attached job description, for the full detail on what we are looking for and additional information on the role.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,500, House of Lords contributes £13,181 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>What you’ll get in return</strong></p><ul><li>30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme</li><li>The opportunity to witness history in the making!</li></ul><p>The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:</p><ul><li>Make laws</li><li>Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates</li><li>Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise</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>Please complete your online application by 10am on Friday 23 January 2026.</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:hlrecruitment@parliament.uk" target="_blank">hlrecruitment@parliament.uk.</a></p><p>Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.</p><p><em>The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.</em></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">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hlrecruitment@parliament.uk" target="_blank">hlrecruitment@parliament.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hlrecruitment@parliament.uk" target="_blank">hlrecruitment@parliament.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0ODcmdmVyaWZ5PTRlNWY0MWM4OGI5M2U5ODcyYjcyZDA1NTkyYWYxNmU4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzE3LTFmYTM5YmI5N2RjODM3YmNmYzIxOGExYTE1OTNkZDNiMmY1YjdiMzA=" target="_blank">Job Description - Policy Analyst, Generalist Opens in new window</a> (docx, 57kB)

Policy Analyst

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are currently looking for a <strong>Head of Gene Therapy</strong> to join our <strong>Biotherapeutics and Advanced Therapies </strong>Function within the <strong>Research and Development </strong>group. </p><p>This is a <strong>full-time</strong> opportunity, on a <strong>fixed term contract </strong>basis until 19th February 2027. The role will be based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. </p><p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p><p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. </p><p>The research and development function of the MHRA Science Campus comprises a multi-disciplinary team of internationally respected scientists who deliver strategically aligned regulatory scientific research focused on the development and distribution of biological reference materials. </p><p>The Gene Therapy team aims to impact the future safety and quality of gene therapies through addressing regulatory focused research questions and by driving the global harmonisation of gene therapy critical quality attribute assessment, underpinned by the development and application of new physical standards. <br></p><p><strong>What’s the role?</strong></p><p>This post has the global role of developing and executing a programme of research &amp; development for the standardisation and safety of gene therapy medicines. The post-holder is expected to deliver on existing projects, to actively contribute to other ongoing gene therapy projects across the group and to support the development of new projects through applications for externally funded research projects. </p><p>The role will lead a team of expert scientists to address prioritised regulatory scientific research focused on the safety, characterisation and accelerated regulatory approval of gene therapy medicines. </p><p>The role will establish and foster strategically important National and International research collaborations and will also liaise closely with scientists in Standards Lifecycle and Control Testing Functions as well as licensing colleagues in HQA and Safety and Surveillance Divisions. Aligned to effective communication and collaboration, the postholder will apply their highly specialist scientific knowledge in gene therapy products to improve efficiencies and optimise Agency activities to bring new and innovative medicines to UK patients. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to the development of a research portfolio of projects related to the standardisation and safety of gene therapy medicines and build up capability and resilience in future gene therapy standardisation area. </li></ul><ul><li>Initiate and drive gene therapy research activities, which result in scientific data that is publishable in high quality scientific journals and attracts sustained external grant funding. Identify potential sources of income generation and apply for external grant funding for specialist projects. </li></ul><ul><li>Assure that project deliverables and internal objectives are met. Undertake general project administration for the projects, including financial monitoring and reporting. Monitor the effectiveness of the activities, identify areas of improvement and support implementation of new policies. </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain and disseminate up-to-date knowledge around gene therapy research and standardisation. Work with the national and international gene therapy community to develop and disseminate good practices. Represent the Group and the Agency at national and international conferences and other relevant meetings/workgroups as appropriate. </li></ul><ul><li>Work within the required quality framework (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 34). Write, review and maintain quality records, including the generation of production records and reports, standard operating procedures, COSHH and risk assessments. </li></ul><ul><li>Work closely and communicate effectively with Agency colleagues as required (including Standards Lifecycle, British Pharmacopeia and Licensing) to provide expert scientific advice and practical support as well as with external collaborators. </li></ul><p><strong>Who are we looking for?</strong></p><p>Our successful candidate will have: </p><ul><li>PhD in molecular biology, virology, genetics or immunology, with strong and relevant post-doctoral experience </li></ul><ul><li>Extensive experience in gene therapy, molecular biology, virology, genetics and immunology </li></ul><ul><li>Experience or interest in standardisation, medicines control and working under a Quality Management System </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in developing and applying innovative technical procedures for product potency and efficacy quality control </li></ul><ul><li>Internationally competitive track record in gene therapy research and development and experience of securing resources </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview, P=Presentation </strong></p><p><strong>Behaviour Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace <strong>(A, I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Working Together <strong>(A, I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Experience Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience in gene therapy, molecular biology, virology, genetics, and immunology <strong>(A, I, P)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Experience in developing and applying innovative technical procedures for product potency and efficacy quality control <strong>(I, P)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Internationally competitive track record in gene therapy research and development and experience of securing resources <strong>(A)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Experience or interest in standardisation and medicines control and in working under a Quality Management System <strong>(A, I)</strong></li></ul><ul><li>In-depth practical experience in a broad range of relevant biological laboratory techniques, including cell culture and molecular biology <strong>(I, P)</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Technical Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>PhD in molecular biology, virology, genetics or immunology, with strong and relevant post-doctoral experience <strong>(A, I, P)</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Strengths Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Analytical <strong>(I)</strong></li></ul><p>If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, <a href="https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/uniq/gYBShDPeqCdGqcV3.pdf" target="_blank">please read our Job Description and Person Specification</a>! </p><p><strong><em>Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact </em></strong><a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong><em>careers@mhra.gov.uk</em></strong></a></p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £60,778, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £17,607 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays </li><li>Privilege Leave: 1 day </li><li>Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff </li><li>Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay </li><li>Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service </li><li>Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information <a href="http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/</a> For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666 </li><li>Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance </li><li>Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan </li><li>Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund </li><li>Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) </li><li>Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs </li><li>On-going learning and development </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">find out more here</a>. </p><ul><li>Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. <em>Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.</em></li></ul><ul><li>Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage. </li></ul><ul><li>Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. </li></ul><p>In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of <strong>Experience or interest in standardisation and medicines control and in working under a Quality Management System</strong><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact </strong><a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>careers@mhra.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> as soon as possible.</strong></p><p>Closing date: 26th January </p><p>Shortlisting date: from 2nd February </p><p>Interview date: from 16th February </p><p>If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></p><p>Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard?_ga=2.149328757.2118900794.1613132232-433185063.1580991281" target="_blank">basic personnel security standard checks</a>. </p><p>Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: </p><ul><li>Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens </li></ul><ul><li>Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings </li></ul><ul><li>Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required </li></ul><ul><li>Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. </li></ul><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. 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>Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@mhra.gov.uk</a>. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a>, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a> - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ<br><br>

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Head of Therapy - £60,778 p.a. + benefits

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Technology Officer to lead the next stage of our DDaT Strategy. </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to reshape how DCMS works from the inside out. Reporting to the Chief Digital Information Officer, you will drive a major DDaT transformation to modernise IT, assurance, cyber security and technology services, while enabling digital delivery teams to innovate and build digital, data and AI capability across the department. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will lead the transition to a new operating model that strengthens governance, improves service resilience and enables multidisciplinary teams to collaborate effectively. You will play a key leadership role in the strategic departmental moves to Microsoft from Google, Integrated Corporate Services and joining the cross government shared services programme of Matrix. </p><p>We are looking for a senior leader who can turn technological possibility into operational reality, driving efficiency, maturing capability and leading DCMS through a three year change journey. Critical for success in this role will not only be the ability to lead a technological shift but also a people-centred and cultural shift. We are looking for exceptional leadership abilities to drive professionalism, modern ways of working and a customer-centred philosophy of delivery.</p><p>The Chief Technology Officer’s team is the technical centre of DCMS, leading the department's major DDaT transformation and ensuring our digital foundations are secure, resilient, and high-performing.</p><p>Under the leadership of the CTO, the team is structured to deliver essential services and strategic change, encompassing:</p><ul><li><strong>Technical services &amp; IT service management: </strong>delivering and supporting all core IT infrastructure, platforms, and end-user services, focusing on operational delivery, efficiency, and embedding best practices at scale.</li><li><strong>Cyber security:</strong> protecting the department's systems and data, owning our security strategy, and providing robust technical assurance.</li><li><strong>Information governance:</strong> managing Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) and Operational Data Protection to ensure compliance, proper data handling, and effective risk management across all technology usage.</li></ul><p>Collectively, we define and execute the long-term technical roadmap, translate emerging technology into secure reality, manage strategic supplier ecosystems, and drive cross-government collaboration to deliver maximum public value.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic digital and technology leadership:</strong> proven experience in setting direction and delivering technology strategies in complex organisations, to 1,000+ users, overseeing £5m+ annual budget. With experience of complex platform migration and integration (eg Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 or similar multi-cloud environments).</li><li><strong>Operational technology delivery:</strong> track record of stablising high-risk live services and embedding best practice and a customer-centric philosophy at scale. Demonstrable success managing the deployment and stabilisation of enterprise scale SaaS solutions in highly regulated or high-security environments alongside establishing and maintaining Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices for digital and data products and services.</li><li><strong>Information governance, risk, and cyber security: </strong>strong understanding of technology governance, KIM/data protection, risk management and cyber security principles, with the ability to balance innovation with compliance and operational resilience.</li><li><strong>Financial decision making for technology:</strong> ability to set budgets, justify investment in technology and make strategic trade offs between immediate operational needs and long-term value.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder, supplier, and collaboration:</strong> demonstrable ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, manage and drive accountability in complex supplier ecosystems and work collaboratively across government or large organisations.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Skills</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Modern Security Models:</strong> experience of establishing a DevSecOps and operational resilience testing practice to manage evolving threat landscape.</li><li><strong>Shared services:</strong> success driving value for money and financial control in shared services models.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:</p><ul><li><p>Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home</p></li><li><p>25 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service</p></li><li><p>A <a href="https://service.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dafd0441cc28ff6710e84b08f&amp;id=098624fb08&amp;e=cbad526c8a" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</p></li><li><p>Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice</p></li><li><p>3 days of paid volunteering leave</p></li><li><p>Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave</p></li><li><p>Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year</p></li><li><p>Occupational sick pay</p></li><li><p>Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice</p></li><li><p>Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks</p></li><li><p>Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work</p></li><li><p>Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!</p></li></ul><p>Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following via an online application which will assessed against the <strong>essential requirements for the role</strong>: </p><ul><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.</li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (max 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. </li></ul><p>For the <strong>shortlist</strong>, we will select applicants who demonstrate the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application and how this meets the essential requirements.</p><p>In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the <strong>statement of suitability. </strong>Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.</p><p>Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SCS Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Head of Resourcing at <a href="mailto:recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk</a>, in the first instance.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTAmdmVyaWZ5PWVlNjM1M2MxYjE4MjA3MTk2OWI3NWRiZjAzODY2YTRiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTc3LTQxYzUwOWU3NDdiMTYyYzQwOGU0NjdlNjg0ZDM4OWRiNzNmNmI1NmQ=" target="_blank">_Chief Technology Officer SCS1 - DCMS SCS Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 4537kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTEmdmVyaWZ5PWIwZjJiYzRmMzI3YjNkYzU4ZDM4NGY3NDE4MGI4Mjk2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTc3LTQxYzUwOWU3NDdiMTYyYzQwOGU0NjdlNjg0ZDM4OWRiNzNmNmI1NmQ=" target="_blank">Deputy Director - Chief Technology Officer DCMS Accessibility Pack (1) (1) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Chief Technology Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Scottish Forestry (SF) is the Scottish Government (SG) agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations. We have five regional offices or conservancies throughout Scotland that:</p><ul><li>provide forestry guidance and advice;</li><li>administer incentives (including grants) to deliver SG priorities;</li><li>implement forestry policy and regulations, and feed regional perspectives into national activities.</li><li>Carry out health, education and engagement programmes with local communities.</li></ul><p>Perth and Argyll Conservancy has a team of 27 technical and support staff. The team is based across two offices with most people based at Upper Battleby near Perth, and three in Argyll.</p><p>The conservancy team are busy, dedicated and enthusiastic carrying out a wide range of interesting and often complex casework and projects around our regulatory, grant giving and partnership remit. A key part of our work is woodland creation with the Conservancies having a major role in delivering the Scottish Government’s woodland creation targets. We are currently seeing a significant increase in the amount of new woodland creation in the area, approving around 3000 ha/year through the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS).</p><p>Perth and Argyll Conservancy has 3 area teams each led by an Operations Manager, supported by the Case Support team and Office Manager</p><p>We strongly believe in an inclusive and supportive work culture. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background. Scottish Forestry are a flexible employer and encourage applicants who wish to work</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>What you will do</strong></p><p></p><p>Monitor new and existing cases, as well as associated grant claim payments, in discussion with the Operations Managers, and aim to balance casework within teams.</p><p>Maintain an overview of all conservancy casework by developing a suitable system for recording case progress thus providing an effective service to applicants and minimise delays in processing casework.</p><p><strong>Main Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee allocation, recording and management of all casework i.e. Forestry Grant Scheme applications, Felling Permission Applications, Illegal Felling reports, Forest Plans etc in discussion with Operations Managers and Office Manager. Produce management information reports as required.</li><li>Monitor all submissions for monthly clearing, noting the outcome and maintain an overview of FGS contract issue and return.</li><li>Develop and maintain a record of all management Information for Conservancy Grants and Regulations activities.</li><li>Maintain an overview of all claim processing, variation requests and coordinate the Single Application Form (SAF) exercise ensuring payments are made within the agreed deadlines.</li><li>Act as the lead Conservancy contact for the National Office Operations Delivery team, coordinating action/disseminating information where required within the Conservancy.</li><li>Provide support to CSO’s within Area Teams and help balance case allocations across teams where required to cover for absence</li><li>Support and coordinate the training, mentoring and learning of Case Support Officers within the Conservancy teams.</li><li>Deputise for Office Manager by acting as signatory/authorising officer for finance.</li><li>Other duties as line manager decides is necessary.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience </strong></p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>experience of Grants &amp; Regulations administration and use of IT systems e. Rural Payments &amp; Services (RP&amp;S), Casebook etc</li><li>experience of planning, organising and managing workloads</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>previous experience of developing/overseeing a manual case management system</li></ul><br><p><strong>Technical</strong></p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages Excel, Word and Outlook</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £32,875, Scottish Forestry contributes £9,523 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours.To apply complete the online application form on the Scottish Forestry Website<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot" target="_blank">sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot</a></li></ul>

Scottish Forestry

Perth & Argyll CMO

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

FCDO Services

Warehouse Operative  ADB

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

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.</p><p></p><p>We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work for you.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Systems Engineer, you will support Delivery Teams by offering expert advice and guidance across a wide range of specialisms. These may include eliciting engineering requirements, application of Defence standards and understanding of system architecture. You’ll also be involved in performance analysis and design, technical evaluation, verification and validation, as well as testing and evaluation. Your role will extend to overseeing systems integration activities across various environmental and technological domains.</p><p>DE&amp;S is a dynamic, forward-looking organisation at the forefront of defence innovation where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Systems Engineer, you’ll contribute to some of the UK’s most high-profile and technologically advanced programmes. Examples of this include the Voyager, Future Capability Innovation, Chemical Biological Radiological &amp; Nuclear (CBRN), Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Protector Remotely Piloted Air Systems, Autonomous Systems, Submarines, Tactical Data Links, Guided Weapons, Challenger 2 LEP, Skynet, Air Defence Systems, and Land based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.</p><p>It would be advantageous to have integrated battle space experience, but this isn’t essential and can be gained whilst in post.</p><p><strong>This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain </strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank"><strong>Security Check (SC) security clearance</strong></a><strong>. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.</strong></p><p>We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Requirements – Assist in the generation of technical requirements, defining technical deliverables/artifacts and updating other documentation for sub-systems, including the considerations to in-service support and associated costs.</li><li>Technical Data - Responsible for evaluating the problem space, collecting, and analysing data and delivering problem resolution. Supports the implementation of recommendations to deliver the benefits predicted.</li><li>Stakeholder Management - Provide advice and support to clients and other stakeholders, helping them to understand and correctly frame their requirement. Use appropriate tools, processes or methods to bring clarity and understanding to situations based on experience and expertise. Identify opportunities to implement best practice.</li><li>Risk - Acts upon identified risk (such as safety, environment, support, financial) and applies the principles of risk management.</li><li>Technical Discipline - Provide technical leadership and expert guidance to clients and other stakeholders to enhance the capability and effectiveness of the deliverable.</li><li>Assurance - Support and participate in assurance, audit, and reviews activity.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Have experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful Systems Engineering outcomes</li><li>Have technical Systems Engineering experience in a variety of contexts</li></ul><p>As a minimum hold either:</p><ul><li>A Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 6</li><li>A Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4, plus with a Professional body/institution related to your discipline</li><li>A Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 3, plus a minimum of 3 further years of relevant professional experience</li><li>With a Professional body/institution related to your discipline, hold current professional registration at the level listed below, plus a minimum of 3 further years of relevant professional experience:</li><li>Engineering Technician (EngTech) or</li><li>Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)</li></ul><p>In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:</p><ul><li>Core Behaviour 1:Making Effective Decisions – CSBC 3 </li><li>Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing – CSBC 3 </li><li>Technical Competence 1: ECF_01 Suitable Systems and Systems Thinking - Supervised Practitioner</li><li>Technical Competence 2: ECF_03 Supportable Technical Solutions - Supervised Practitioner</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £37,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,892 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>25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li><li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards</li><li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications</li><li>Support for progression</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Enhanced parental leave schemes</li></ul><p>Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank"><strong>Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li><li>Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack</strong></a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</strong></a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank"><strong>The Code - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong><em>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed </em></strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Disability Confident:</strong></p><p>Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest:</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><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>Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:</p><ol><li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.</li><li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. <em>Please follow our </em><a href="https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv" target="_blank"><strong><em>guidance on CV writing</em></strong></a><em> for best chance of success.</em></li><li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.</li></ol><p>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:</p><ul><li>1st: Core Behaviour 1 </li></ul><ul><li>2nd: Core Behaviour 2 </li></ul><ul><li>3rd: Technical Competencies </li></ul><ul><li>4th: CV Review </li></ul><p>In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. </p><p>If you feel that 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 department via email: <a href="mailto:DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission</a></p><p><strong>Offering at a lower level</strong></p><p>If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Rory Thomas</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Rory.Thomas214@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rory.Thomas214@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MTEmdmVyaWZ5PWQ3YTIwMjQ1NjA5NDI4N2U1ZjRjZjEzMjQxMzZkZTc5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTY5LTUwMWY4ZjVmNmE1ZGMzMDEzNGQxNTRlMDQzYWZmNGM5YWM2YTQyNTc=" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Success Profile Behaviours 2025 document Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 704kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MTImdmVyaWZ5PWM4MjQ0MDBkMzhiNmE0ZWYxOWEzOTRiMWE4MzRhYjY0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTY5LTUwMWY4ZjVmNmE1ZGMzMDEzNGQxNTRlMDQzYWZmNGM5YWM2YTQyNTc=" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Engineering Competency Framework Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 531kB)

DE&S Systems Engineer

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

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Senior Credit Risk Analysts (‘SEOs’) are expected to work across these three different areas according to business needs, working for the sector head responsible for each. SEOs produce high quality credit risk assessments of proposed transactions and existing exposures. They provide reasoned and evidence-based written arguments to justify their proposed credit ratings (including PDs and LGDs) and must be able to defend their analysis in discussions within the division and at Enterprise Risk and Credit Committee (‘ERiCC’), with the support of the sector heads if necessary. They might also review and advise on the assessments produced by peers within the division and may be granted a delegated authority. </p><p>SEOs are responsible for managing the case work assigned to them and for maintaining effective relationships with Risk Management Group (‘RMG’) and Business Group colleagues, and other associated stakeholders (such as lawyers, policy and ESG colleagues) keeping them informed of progress and issues on case work. </p><h4>Job description</h4><h4>Main Activities</h4><ol><li>Production of high-quality credit analysis (including credit ratings and LGD assessments) on corporate, project finance, aerospace, financial institutions and APM transactions. Coordination of inputs from multiple teams into credit papers as necessary.</li><li>Identification and assessment of environmental, social and governance risks and climate change risks affecting the transactions.</li><li>Attendance at external due diligence and negotiation meetings representing RAD.</li><li>Ensuring proposed business is within UKEF risk appetite and advising on acceptable exposure levels.</li><li>Developing subject matter competence on the team’s various sectors and industries.</li><li>Liaising with exporters, foreign buyers, banks, technical experts, advisers and other stakeholders including leading meetings, usually with senior management to understand the business and transaction structure.</li><li>Interrogation and analysis of cash flow models.</li><li>Critical review of external reports (technical, market, insurance etc).</li><li>Active contribution to the ongoing development of UKEF credit risk policies, procedures &amp; frameworks including updates to existing policies and continuous improvement of internal process efficiency.</li><li>Training and up-skilling other analysts (and non-analysts) as required to increase credit risk knowledge across RMG and wider-UKEF.</li><li>Provide credit risk analysis approval for non-binding indications of support.</li><li>Presentation of analysis and recommendation for approval to risk colleagues and ERiCC.</li><li>Where appropriate, provide credit analysis to support post-issue waiver requests</li><li>Where appropriate, day to day management and development of junior staff and secondees within the division.</li></ol><p><strong><br></strong>This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out additional duties according to business needs.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><h4>Essential</h4><h4>Qualifications</h4><ul><li>GCSE Maths and English equivalent or above, and/or good numeracy and written skills (A)</li></ul><h4>Knowledge</h4><ul><li>Experience working in a bank, financial institution, rating agency, aircraft operating lessor, export credit agency or other relevant experience (A,I)</li><li>Knowledge of the business models of various types of corporates and different types of financial structures (A,I,P)</li><li>Good understanding of financial accounts, in particular those of large corporates, banks, insurance companies, and airlines, including balance sheets, capital structure, P&amp;L and cashflow statements; detailed knowledge of adjustments to assess cashflow, working capital, liquidity and debt sustainability (A,I,P)</li><li>Ability to assess industry and competitor risks within unfamiliar / new sectors (A,I,P)</li><li>Knowledge of a range of credit risk structuring and assessment tools for analysing qualitative and quantitative risk factors to produce probability of default (PDs) ratings and LGDs (A,I,P)</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (A,I,P)</li></ul><h4>Skills/Ability</h4><ul><li>Proficient analytical ability (A,I,P)</li><li>Ability and commitment to learn about how financial institutions, particularly insurers and banks, project sponsors, large corporates, operating lessors and airlines operate (A,I)</li><li>Highly numerate with the ability to make use of complex data to reach justifiable judgements (A,I,P)</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, which must include the ability to convey complex information clearly with confidence and credibility (A,I,P)</li><li>Ability to work autonomously in a responsible manner seeking advice when appropriate (A,I)</li><li>Proven planning and organisation skills to manage multiple competing requirements, prioritise work and meet demanding deadlines with minimal supervision (A,I)</li><li>Maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues, particularly where interaction is integral to the work of the division (A,I)</li></ul><h4>Experience</h4><ul><li>Experience of using credit risk rating models and advanced risk measurement techniques in an environment of conflicting priorities to meet tight deadlines (A,I)</li><li>Relevant experience of producing LGD assessments (A,I)</li><li>Liaising with the management teams (e.g. CEO, CFO level) of the entities being assessed when there are queries about the company or its accounts (A,I)</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>GCSE Maths and English equivalent or above, and/or good numeracy and written skills (A)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Presentation - a short presentation, this will be a topic determined by UKEF and will need to be prepared in advance.</li><li>A technical question where you will be assessed across your technical expertise and acumen, in relation to the essential criteria.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £48,750, UK Export Finance contributes £14,122 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>We are assessing candidates using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> (see Appendix 1) and across the whole process we will assess your Experience, Technical and Behaviours highlighted below.</p><p>The application must be completed by 23.55 on the day of the closing date for it to be accepted.</p><p><strong>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) </strong></p><p>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1O9LClDO4Sk0wZiGfDhzk208?domain=civil-service-careers.gov.uk/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p>All applications will be sifted against our essential criteria outlined in the personal specification. </p><ul><li> Qualification:<ul><li>GCSE Maths and English equivalent or above, and/or good numeracy and written skills (A)</li></ul></li><li>Statement of suitability - you should fully articulate in <strong>500 words</strong> how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification within the Information Pack.</li></ul><p>For the initial sift your application will be evaluated against:</p><ol><li>Experience - Application and Statement of Suitability</li></ol><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, an initial sift will be carried out on the following essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Good understanding of financial accounts, including balance sheets, capital structure, P&amp;L and cashflow statements; detailed knowledge of adjustments to assess cashflow, working capital, liquidity and debt sustainability (A,I,P)</li><li>Highly numerate with the ability to make use of complex data to reach justifiable judgements (A,I,P)</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, which must include the ability to convey complex information clearly with confidence and credibility (A,I,P)</li></ul><p>If you are successful following the sift stage, you will be invited to an initial interview; this will include the following assessment:</p><ol><li>Behaviours/Experience - a formal panel interview where you will be interviewed across all <strong>three</strong> behaviours highlighted in Appendix 1 of the candidate information pack attached.</li><li> Technical - you will be assessed across your technical expertise and acumen, in relation to the essential criteria<ol><li> Presentation - a short presentation, this will be a topic determined by UKEF and will need to be prepared in advance.</li><li> A technical question where you will be assessed across your technical expertise and acumen, in relation to the essential criteria.</li></ol></li></ol><p>Details of interview panel members will be e-mailed to all successful candidates who are invited for interview.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : UKEF Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Should you have a complaint or wish to raise any concerns regarding the recruitment process, please e-mail your complaint to the Head of Pay and Resourcing (UKEF) at <a href="mailto:Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk</a> and include “Complaint” in the subject heading. Should you remain dissatisfied following UKEF’s investigation then you can refer your complaint to the 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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MjImdmVyaWZ5PTJmZDljMmU4YWM4MmFjZmE4NDI2Y2RiYzQyYjM2MjdhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyODMzLTQyOGJjYmZhZTEyMjg4OWMzYTlhY2RjMjlhYjVjYWJjMTQ0YTc5NTM=" target="_blank">Candidate Information Pack - Snr Credit Risk Analyst - RAD Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 4321kB)

UK Export Finance

Senior Credit Risk Analyst – Risk Assessment Division

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.</p><p></p><p>We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work for you.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Systems Engineer, you will support Delivery Teams by offering expert advice and guidance across a wide range of specialisms. These include requirements engineering, standardisation management, and system architecture. You’ll also be involved in performance analysis and design, technical evaluation, verification and validation, as well as testing and evaluation. Your role will extend to overseeing systems integration activities across various environmental and technological domains.</p><p>DE&amp;S is a dynamic, forward-looking organisation at the forefront of defence innovation where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Systems Engineer, you’ll contribute to some of the UK’s most high-profile and technologically advanced programmes. Examples of this include the Voyager, Future Capability Innovation, Chemical, Biological, Radiological &amp; Nuclear (CBRN), Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Protector Remotely Piloted Air Systems, Autonomous Systems, Submarines, Tactical Data Links, Guided Weapons, Challenger 2 LEP, Skynet, Air Defence Systems, and Land based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.</p><p><strong>This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain </strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank"><strong>Security Check (SC) security clearance</strong></a><strong>. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months. </strong></p><p>We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Requirements - Scope systems engineering tasks based upon the risk and complexity of the system and acquisition approach. Form accurate costed proposals for tasks, negotiate and gain approval for resource commitment and deliver high quality products to stringent levels of time, cost, and quality.</li><li>Technical Data - Responsible for evaluating the problem space, collecting, and analysing data and delivering problem resolution. Supports the implementation of recommendations to deliver the benefits predicted.</li><li>Risk - Identifies and analyses technical hazards /project impacts then contributes to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and managed.</li><li>Stakeholder Management - Provide expert advice and support to clients and other stakeholders, helping them to understand and correctly frame their requirement. Develop and select appropriate tools, processes or methods in unclear situations based on experience and expertise. Identify opportunities to implement best practice.</li><li>Assurance - Manage and participate in assurance, audit, and reviews activity.</li><li>Technical Discipline - Provide technical leadership and expert guidance to clients and other stakeholders to enhance the capability and effectiveness of the deliverable. Ensure that the proposed solutions are properly understood and appropriately exploited.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Have wide ranging depth and breadth experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful Systems Engineering outcomes</li><li>Demonstrate experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful Systems Engineering outcomes</li><li>As a minimum be professionally registered as either IEng (or alternative) or equivalent experience. Expectation that IEng (or alternative) will be achieved within 12 months of joining permanently.</li></ul><p>In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:</p><ul><li>Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions – CSBC 3</li><li>Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing – CSBC 3</li><li>Technical Competence 1: ECF_01 Suitable Systems and Systems Thinking – Practitioner</li><li>Technical Competence 2: ECF_03 Supportable Technical Solutions – Practitioner</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,400, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,442 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>25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li><li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards</li><li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications</li><li>Support for progression</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Enhanced parental leave schemes</li></ul><p>Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank"><strong>Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li><li>Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack</strong></a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</strong></a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank"><strong>The Code - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong><em>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed </em></strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Disability Confident:</strong></p><p>Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest:</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><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>Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:</p><ol><li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.</li><li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. <em>Please follow our </em><a href="https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv" target="_blank"><strong><em>guidance on CV writing</em></strong></a><em> for best chance of success.</em></li><li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.</li></ol><p>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:</p><ul><li>1st: Core Behaviour 1 </li></ul><ul><li>2nd: Core Behaviour 2 </li></ul><ul><li>3rd: Technical Competencies </li></ul><ul><li>4th: CV Review </li></ul><p>In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. </p><p>If you feel that 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 department via email: <a href="mailto:DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission</a></p><p><strong>Offering at a lower level</strong></p><p>If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Rory Thomas - DE&amp;S Talent Acquisition Specialist</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Rory.Thomas214@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rory.Thomas214@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Rory.Thomas214@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rory.Thomas214@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MjkmdmVyaWZ5PTZiYzYzNmE2MGE5YjVmZTNlMmUzZDc2ZjQ2YTAwYmZlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzNDE1LTdjNzdhYWRhZGQwNzI5ODI0NWExMjY0ZmQ2MzJlNGNlMTM0ZDZlNjQ=" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Success Profile Behaviours 2025 document Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 11MB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MzAmdmVyaWZ5PTEwYTRiY2M0NWJiNDAwMzk3ZGIxNDY3MWM1ZjNjMzI1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzNDE1LTdjNzdhYWRhZGQwNzI5ODI0NWExMjY0ZmQ2MzJlNGNlMTM0ZDZlNjQ=" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Engineering Competency Framework Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 531kB)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>NS&amp;I is one of the largest savings organisations in the UK with more than 24 million customers and over £240 billion invested. We are both a government department and an Executive Agency of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Our origins can be traced back more than 150 years to 1861. </p><p>A small company with a big reach, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working, a 9-day fortnight scheme, a performance-related variable pay bonus, a generous pension scheme and great opportunities for development. We care for colleagues, respect one another, invest in our people and manage talent effectively. </p><p>We are currently working in a hybrid way with colleagues expected to work at their chosen office location for 40% of their working month. </p><p>As Senior Intermediary Marketing Manager you will have overall responsibility for the developing and planning of all financial adviser marketing and communications activity for NS&amp;I, to encourage their advocacy and ultimately help towards meeting NS&amp;I’s core remit of raising cost-effective financing for HM Treasury. </p><p>Work alongside the Head of Intermediary Relationships in managing NS&amp;I’s relationship with the financial advice market, ensuring that NS&amp;I offer to this audience is understood, promoted and trusted. </p><p>Be a subject matter expert (SME) on Financial Adviser service needs in order to support the planned migrations in the NS&amp;I Transformation Programme and in day-to-day service development initiatives </p><h4>Job description</h4>See Key Responsibilities in Job Description for additional information<h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential experience </strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working in a financial marketing role, with substantial experience in marketing communications for companies within the financial services sector </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of managing third party B2B relationships </li></ul><ul><li>Experience at creating communications that are targeted at a senior and professional B2B audience </li></ul><ul><li>Relevant experience of a regulatory environment </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Degree or other relevant qualification, in either marketing or financial services </li></ul><p><strong>Essential skills</strong></p><ul><li>Communication and presentation skills </li></ul><p><strong>Essential technical knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Digital Marketing campaign strategy and planning </li></ul><ul><li>Event exhibiting </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of how financial advisers work, and their motivations, to enable the crafting of marketing communications copy that is pitched at the right level </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £52,250, National Savings and Investments contributes £15,136 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> Some benefits of working at NS&amp;I include: </p><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role </li></ul><ul><li>An environment with flexible hybrid working options </li></ul><ul><li>9-day fortnight scheme </li></ul><ul><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity </li></ul><ul><li>A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% </li></ul><ul><li>Generous annual leave – starting at 25 days, increasing annually up to 30 days </li></ul><ul><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental 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>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>To apply, please click the link on this advert and follow the steps to complete the application form. </p><p>In your application you will be asked to provide the following </p><ul><li>An outline of your career history and qualifications with your key responsibilities and achievements. </li></ul><ul><li>A 250 word personal statement on the key essential experience: </li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Experience of working in a financial marketing role, with substantial experience in marketing communications for companies within the financial services sector </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Experience at creating communications that are targeted at a senior and professional B2B audience </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>A 250 word statement for each of the following behaviours at sift: </li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service </li></ul></li></ul><p>Please use examples from your experience and knowledge to demonstrate how you meet them addressing the essential criteria in the Person Specification. We would recommend using the STAR ‘situation, task, action, result’ method of giving examples. </p><p>We will assess applications on your personal statements based on the experience criteria outlined and behaviour statements. </p><p>In the event we receive a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted first on the Personal Statement based on the following experience criteria: </p><ul><li>Experience of working in a financial marketing role, with substantial experience in marketing communications for companies within the financial services sector </li></ul><p>Only those that meet the minimum acceptable score for this criteria will qualify for the full sift and be considered for interview. </p><p>If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 1 hour panel interview via video call. </p><p>As part of this interview you will be asked to make a 10 minute presentation aimed at demonstrating your Communication and presentation skills </p><p>Interviews will take place on 4,5,6 February 2026. </p><p><strong>This role is scheduled to begin on 23 March 2026. Please ensure you are available to start from this date. </strong></p><p><br>Note we are unable to accept CVs. </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 : <a href="mailto:jobs@nsandi.com" target="_blank">jobs@nsandi.com</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jobs@nsandi.com" target="_blank">jobs@nsandi.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:jobs@nsandi.com" target="_blank">jobs@nsandi.com</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires for selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis for fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service recruitment principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:jobs@nsandi.com" target="_blank">jobs@nsandi.com</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MzgmdmVyaWZ5PWNjODBjMTk5ZjI2YjQ3Y2VjYWQ5M2JkYzM3NTJhMDkxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDg5LWM3OTRiOTMxNWUzYWFhOTFjOTg1ZGMxYmE1YjY2YzgxMTM3MWJiM2I=" target="_blank">SIMM role profile - Jan 26 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 703kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MzkmdmVyaWZ5PTE0NjVmMGJmY2UwMmRjODk4MTgxZGIxZTQ3NmYxM2NiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDg5LWM3OTRiOTMxNWUzYWFhOTFjOTg1ZGMxYmE1YjY2YzgxMTM3MWJiM2I=" target="_blank">Benefits Leaflet - V2 updated 22-11-23 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 424kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1NDAmdmVyaWZ5PTZiOTliZDI2MjMzOTNhNjUyNTZmYWM0OTQxMTZmZTlhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDg5LWM3OTRiOTMxNWUzYWFhOTFjOTg1ZGMxYmE1YjY2YzgxMTM3MWJiM2I=" target="_blank">Pension candidate-pack V1 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 166kB)

National Savings and Investments

Senior Intermediary Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover - 13 Month Fixed Term Contract)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Funding Officer, FTC to 31/12/2026</strong></p><p>We are recruiting a full time (part time considered) Funding Officer working across Leicester and Leicestershire on a fixed term contract basis. You’ll be part of a team of 9, led by two Funding Managers and working alongside 6 other Funding Officers, as part of a patch covering Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Coventry, within a larger Midlands team.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Ideally you will live in or near to Leicestershire or have excellent knowledge of the county. This role is classed as mobile working which means you will be expected to work from and visit several locations across the area, including your home. The ability to drive and have access to a vehicle is therefore beneficial, although not essential.</p><p>You will assess applications for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making.</p><p>By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.</p><p>Being responsible for supporting local people and communities, you will have a strong understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and our funding products. You will also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals.</p><p>Being responsible for a pipeline of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.</p><p>You will also ensure that both grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, support organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.</p><p>You will also need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, in a way that is in line with our vision and principles.</p><p>You will represent the Fund within your local area, including at funding fairs and external meetings, creating opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your role with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact.</p><p><strong>Interview details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Interview date:</strong> 4th February 2026</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> In Person</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Leicester</li></ul><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:david.nicklin@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">david.nicklin@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a>.</p><p>Any questions about the recruitment process, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a>.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Lived Experience or working knowledge of the needs and priorities of communities across Leicestershire and the local third sector.</li><li>Relational skills: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other stakeholders at various levels, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Analytical skills: Ability to absorb a wide range of information and to make judgement-based decisions with confidence, to challenge when appropriate and manage risk.</li><li>Organisational skills: Ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload with minimal supervision, dealing with competing priorities and deadlines and demonstrating strong self-organisation and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on report writing for assessment purposes.</li><li>Values driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose.</li></ul><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><strong>​</strong><ul><li>Understanding of financial planning, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data and to identify and manage risk.</li><li>Sound IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion </strong></p><p>Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. </p><p>We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. </p><p>As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £27,000, The National Lottery Community Fund contributes £7,821 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>A full list of our benefits can be found on our website using the link below:</p><p>Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme<br>Flexible working<br>Enhanced paid maternity/ paternity leave<br>Paid volunteering leave<br>Season ticket loan</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>Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us" target="_blank">https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1NDImdmVyaWZ5PWE4ODk2ZjA0MGQ3MDI3ZWU0OTk1MTFmYmQzNDQyYTlkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMTk4LTNkNzY5ZDMzNWU4MzY3ZjU0MTIxMDYxNjEwMGY5NjI1Y2RjZWY1OGQ=" target="_blank">Funding-Officer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1014kB)

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