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<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>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Redditch Receptionist (Ref: 13251)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>The job holder will provide administrative support within the Business Hub which includes - </p><p>Post sorting and distribution, filing, photocopying, visitor updates, Internal mail, E-mails and correspondence </p><p>This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £24,527, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £7,105 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 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/13225?entityId=13225" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13225?entityId=13225</a>

Support Services Administrator (SSA) Business Hub (Ref: 13225)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Vetting Support Officer – North East &amp; Yorkshire</p><p><strong>Directorate: </strong>Directorate of Security</p><p><strong>Team: </strong>Risk and Capabilities Unit (RaCU)</p><p><strong>Grade: </strong>HMPPS Band 3</p><p>We are seeking enthusiastic and highly organised individuals to join our team as Regional Support Officers to support the regional rollout of Routine &amp; Responsive Vetting across HMPPS.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening local engagement with Vetting Contact Points (VCPs) across both prison and probation sites. You will help build a vibrant VCP community where learning, collaboration, and best practice can be shared and celebrated.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Site Engagement: Regularly visit regional sites to foster relationships with local VCPs and support the development of a connected and collaborative community</li><li>Practical Support: Provide hands-on assistance to staff with vetting queries, acting as a trusted point of contact between sites and the wider vetting team.</li><li>Community Building: Encourage knowledge sharing and peer support among VCPs to strengthen local capability and consistency.</li><li>Stakeholder Liaison: Represent the vetting team regionally, ensuring clear communication and feedback loops between central and local teams.</li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting others.</li><li>A natural listener who can build trust and rapport with staff across diverse settings.</li><li>An individual keen to develop their networking and stakeholder engagement skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.</li></ul><p>This role offers a fantastic development opportunity for those looking to broaden their experience in operational support, stakeholder engagement, and community building.</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>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,122, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £8,146 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/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.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.<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/13263?entityId=13263" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13263?entityId=13263</a>

Vetting Support Officer - North East & Yorkshire (Ref: 13263)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>For some postholders, there may be a requirement to undergo DV vetting.</p><p>We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity</a>.</p><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p><p>The Joint Extremism Unit (JEXU) is jointly run by HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the Home Office, Office of Security and Counter Terrorism (OSCT) and is the strategic centre for all counter-terrorism work in HMPPS. It has oversight of delivery across the end-to-end offender management process, including probation. The unit drives closer working with strategic policy and law enforcement partners, with HMPPS retaining its responsibility for operational management decisions, and Home Office for counter-terrorism and counter-extremism policy across government.</p><p>The unit encompasses the entire policy making process, from strategy to operational delivery and consists of a mix of policy officials and operational staff across England and Wales.</p><p>JEXU is currently introducing, reviewing and developing a number of counter- terrorism policies, the design and implementation of which will require leadership, specialist knowledge and understanding of extremism and terrorism. The post holder will manage a small team dedicated to developing and delivering counter- terrorism policy. They will be managed by the Policy and Projects Team lead who will support the post holder to present developments to JEXU Senior Management Team and the post holder will have regular sessions with the Head of JEXU.</p><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>The post holder will focus on developing JEXU policies and reviewing and evaluating existing policy. Working closely with multiple stakeholders across government and academia is essential. Core stakeholders include Whitehall departments, Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), police, Charity Commission, Ofcom, local authorities and community leaders.</p><p>The post holder will manage their team to conduct research, analysis and evaluation of policy areas which include; strengthening vetting of staff, reviewing engagement with external groups and charities and continuing to develop interventions to lead offenders away from extremism in prisons.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties</strong></p><p>The post holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><ul><li>The post requires expertise in Islamist and Right Wing Terrorist ideology, extremist narratives, groups and networks in the UK.</li><li>To lead in the creation, development and analysis of policy designed to identify and counter terrorism and extremism in prisons and probation.</li><li>To commission and oversee quality research and analysis within JEXU and work closely with relevant departments across government to ensure a consistent approach to counter-terrorism.</li><li>To deliver a project management approach to policy areas.</li><li>To act as a point of expertise on Islamist extremist individuals, groups and ideologies in the UK; including briefing a wide range of audiences across governments and partners on the outcome of research.</li><li>Developing a system to ensure JEXU is kept up-to-date with relevant think- tank and academic research and analysis in the subject area.</li><li>To deliver excellent line management and leadership duties.</li><li>An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.</li></ul><p>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The post 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 post holder.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li> Seeing the Big Picture<br>• Making Effective Decisions<br>• Communicating and Influencing<br>• Working Together<br><br><strong>Experience </strong></li></ul><p>Essential understanding of Islamist and Right Wing Terrorist ideology, extremist narratives, groups and networks in the UK, including knowledge and understanding of the following:<br>• Government Counter Extremism Strategy and Prevent Strategy<br>• Extremist networks and groups currently active in the UK<br>• Key Islamist and Right Wing Terrorism narratives, and how they are used in a modern UK context by various groups/individuals<br>• The history of how UK-based jihadist and political Islamist networks developed from 1980s to today</p><p>Proven experience of:<br>• Employment in counter-extremism and/or counter terrorism work<br>• A project management approach to policy delivery<br>• Conducting and editing research, analysis and/or policy papers<br>• Delivering excellent writing, research and data analysis skills</p><p>We would also like to know details of any published quality work on the subject (e.g. research papers, books, op-eds), any media appearances or any other achievements that may be relevant to the role.</p><p>The successful candidate will need to go through SC clearance.<br><br><strong>Ability </strong></p><p>Fluent Arabic reading/speaking is desirable.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £60,040, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £17,393 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 and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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.<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/13272?entityId=13272" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13272?entityId=13272</a>

Counter Terrorism Specialist (Ref: 13272)

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Principal Inspector

Valuation Office Agency

Rent Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p><p>Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision including assessment, sentence implementation and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general the public by:</p><p>• Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.</p><p>• Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.</p><p>• Contribute to the management of risk.</p><p>• Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.</p><p>In line with PS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they undertake.</p><p>The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties</strong></p><p>Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.</p><p>• To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.</p><p>• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.</p><p>• To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.</p><p>• To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.</p><p>• To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.</p><p>• To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.</p><p>• To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.</p><p>• To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.</p><p>• To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.</p><p>• To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.</p><p>• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.</p><p>• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.</p><p>• To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.</p><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><p>An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>• Making Effective Decisions</p><p>• Changing and Improving</p><p>• Working Together</p><p>• Delivering at Pace</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing</p><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><p>• Experience of working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties.</p><p>• Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity.</p><p>• An understanding and appreciation of equality.</p><p>• Experience of working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behaviour.</p><p>• Experience of working with people who have committed offences.</p><p><strong>Technical requirements</strong></p><p>You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:</p><p>• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or</p><p>• Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).</p><p>• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.</p><p>• A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.</p><p>• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>A Relevant Qualification in Probation<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<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/13245?entityId=13245" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13245?entityId=13245</a>

Qualified Probation Officer - Derbyshire (Ref: 13245)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>Job holders will provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff of their own faith/belief tradition and have an understanding/knowledge of other faith/beliefs as part of a multi-faith/belief chaplaincy team. Job holders will also be required to meet the pastoral needs of people of other faiths/beliefs and none.</p><p>The job holder will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of PSI 05/2016 Faith and Pastoral Care for Prisoners or its successor policy framework and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non-faith-based courses. Will contribute to the process by which the Governor and Chaplain General/Head of Faith Services are assured that these policies are being delivered.</p><p>The job holder will engage with and build contacts with their own faith/belief community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.</p><p>Takes responsibility for one’s own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer/reflection, study and retreat.</p><p>This is a non-rotational, non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties</strong></p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><p>• provide guidance on their faith/belief system in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested, liaising with their Faith and Belief Adviser (FBA) or other FBA as appropriate;</p><p>• plan and lead worship/meditation, prayer and faith/belief specific meetings. Be part of the provision of available and accessible chaplaincy care at all times;</p><p>• facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship/meditation, study and religious programmes. Work collaboratively with other Chaplains, the Managing Chaplain, volunteers and external groups on the maintenance and provision of facilities for worship/meditation and prayer;</p><p>• contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice;</p><p>provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations where required. Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers including following incidents;</p><p>• nurture Chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution;</p><p>• work with the Official Prison Visitor (OPV) Liaison Officer in promoting the scheme within the prison ensuring all prisoners are aware of it and to assist where required OPV volunteers;</p><p>• ensure their prison community is aware of relevant faith/belief events and coordinate establishment support for these. Acquire and distribute appropriate faith/belief literature, artefacts and materials;</p><p>• contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers. Be part of the organisation and delivery of Faith Awareness Training for staff;</p><p>• represent the chaplaincy team at establishment meetings, committees etc in the absence of the Managing Chaplain;</p><p>• actively support the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) process;</p><p>• attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member;</p><p>• with the agreement of the Managing Chaplain and establishment senior management team and as required, take on additional roles; e.g. Family Liaison Officer, Family Services single point of contact, volunteer coordinator etc;</p><p>• be proactive in forging links with their local faith/belief communities and other agencies, as relevant and consider ways in which these communities/agencies may become involved in supporting prisoners on release;</p><p>• participate in developing ways for improving and achieving targets as required, undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data collection and analysis including relevant targets are collated; and</p><p>• assist in Probation Approved Premises (APs), with offenders on release into the community, those serving community sentences or other HMPPS funded community initiatives by agreement.</p><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><p>Technical 1</p><p>Must complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for area of specialism outlined on the relevant job description.<br>Faith/Belief Eligibility Requirements (January 2023)<br>Ordained Bishop, Priest or Deacon<br>• Be an ordained member of the Anglican Communion (or of churches part of the Porvoo Agreement).<br>• Will normally need to have been in Holy Orders for a minimum of three years.<br>• Have formal endorsement in the form of the licence of the Diocesan Bishop.<br>All must have:<br>• signed the Church of England documentation on mutual flourishing or Church in Wales equivalent;<br>• demonstrable knowledge of Anglican theology and religious practice;<br>• formal endorsement from the HMPPS Anglican Faith and Belief Adviser confirming eligibility and suitability; and<br>• Diocesan DBS clearance and up to date safeguarding training.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Licences</h4>Chaplains are required to meet the Faith Eligibility Requirements for their chosen faith as outlined within the Group Profile.<h4>Languages</h4>English<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>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Leadership</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>Please refer to Job Description</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,151, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £10,472 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.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>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/13273?entityId=13273" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13273?entityId=13273</a>

Church of England Chaplain - HMP Send (Ref: 13273)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Overview of the job</strong></p><p>This is an administrative support job in an establishment.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The job holder will provide administrative support to ensure the safe and secure keeping of prisoners’ files, past and present and to action requests in a timely manner to aid effective record keeping in line with local procedures.</p><p>This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities</p><p><strong>Responsibilities, Activities and Duties</strong></p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:</p><p>• Undertake filing on a daily basis to provide effective record keeping in line with local procedures</p><p>• Request and receive information/records from other establishments</p><p>• Store records appropriately / forward the back record or abscond record to the requesting establishment in a timely manner</p><p>• Send, collect and distribute faxes to appropriate staff</p><p>• Deliver and collect post where appropriate</p><p>• Maintain the filing system of the previous year’s files so they are moved to archive and the oldest archive years files are sent for destruction in accordance with required standards (e.g. data protection)</p><p>Undertake other administrative tasks including :</p><p>• Provide administrational assistance in area of work</p><p>• Maintain accurate filing system for area of work</p><p>• Respond to queries relating to area of work, redirecting where required</p><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><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>• Developing Self and Others</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing</p><p>• Working Together</p><p>• Managing a Quality Service</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £24,527, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £7,105 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 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/13275?entityId=13275" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13275?entityId=13275</a>

SSA : Records - HMP Hewell (Ref: 13275)

<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)

202512: Prison Officer - HMP Lancaster Farms

Home Office

Head of Cyber Security Strategy

Principal Engineer – Cyber Security

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Make a difference <br></strong>Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Data &amp; Insight that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! </p><p>As our Confidentiality, Privacy and Security Advisor, you’ll work within the Enterprise Data and Reporting team to make sure CQC meets data protection and privacy laws, common law confidentiality, and best practice for security and privacy protection. <strong><br>Picture this <br></strong>In the last 12 months, as the Confidentiality, Privacy and Security Advisor, you could have: <br> Led a review of CQC’s policies and processes to ensure they meet GDPR and Data Protection Act requirements, reducing risk and improving compliance. <br> Supported the safe sharing of sensitive information with other public bodies, enabling better collaboration while protecting people’s rights. <br> Delivered practical training to staff across the organisation, helping teams understand and apply privacy principles in their daily work. </p><h4>Job description</h4><strong>The role <br></strong>You’ll play a key role in the organisation by: <br> Advising teams on privacy and security when new systems or processes are developed. <br> Reviewing existing policies and procedures to keep them aligned with law and best practice. <br> Providing expert guidance on information governance to managers and staff. <br> Supporting leaders such as the SIRO, DPO and Caldicott Guardian with specialist advice. <br> Helping design and deliver training that makes privacy simple and clear for everyone. <strong><br><br>Show us <br></strong>What we’re looking for in your application: <br> Evidence of applying UK data protection and confidentiality law in practice, ideally in a public sector setting. <br> Experience creating or improving policies and processes to meet legal and ethical standards for handling personal information. <br> Ability to explain complex privacy rules in plain language, through training, guidance or advice to colleagues at all levels. <h4>Person specification</h4>Job Description viewable in full on CQC careers page<h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li><p><strong>The Benefits<br></strong>We offer a wide range of <a href="https://www.cqc.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-cqc-employee-benefits" target="_blank">benefits</a>, including:</p><ul><li>Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).</li><li>Training and development opportunities.</li><li>Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.</li><li>NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.</li><li>Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!</li></ul><p>Please see our <a href="https://www.cqc.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-cqc-employee-benefits" target="_blank">benefits</a> page for the full list.</p></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>TBC<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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:recruitment@cqc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cqc.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cqc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cqc.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cqc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cqc.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://cqc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home?c=cqc" target="_blank">https://cqc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home?c=cqc</a>

Confidentiality, Privacy and Security Advisor

Government Property Agency

Fire Safety Delivery Manager

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Management Accountant

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Armed Forces Commissioner (AFC) is a newly established, dedicated champion for our Regular and Reserve personnel and their families; a landmark step in demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who serve our nation. Acting as an independent champion, the AFC provides a direct route for serving personnel and their families to raise concerns about welfare issues that may impact on their service lives and ability to serve.</p><p>The Commissioner subsumes the roles and responsibilities of the Service Complaints Ombudsman, providing independent and impartial oversight of the Service Complaints system. They have the power to help Service personnel access the Service Complaints system, review aspects of the handling of individual Service Complaints, and report on the efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness of the system as a whole.</p><p>They also have the discretion to conduct individual and thematic investigations into specific and broader welfare issues facing Service personnel and their families. The independent reports and recommendations they publish will highlight these issues to Parliament and the wider public, holding the government and the Armed Forces to account.</p><p>As the Senior Head of Investigations, you will manage and oversee the AFC’s investigative function responsible for conducting investigations into Service and Welfare Complaints. You will be the senior responsible officer for the effective operation of the high-profile customer-facing investigations function, responsible for the independent and impartial oversight of the Service Complaints system, and for monitoring and assessing the welfare investigations conducted by relevant bodies within Defence and undertaking individual and thematic investigations as directed by the Commissioner. You will be required to work collaboratively, whilst taking individual responsibility for your areas of work, producing high quality outputs at pace. You will be expected to foster a high-performance culture, promoting staff development and an inclusive environment.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Drive delivery against the strategic aims and objectives of the AFC as set out in the AFC business plan.</li><li>Understand and apply the Commissioners vision and values in driving change and improvement in General Service Welfare and Service Complaints.</li><li>Establish strong stakeholder relationships with appropriate MOD, Service Complaints personnel, and General Service Welfare areas, in order to share insight, learning and provide challenge.</li><li>Identify and take ownership of high profile/risk General Service Welfare and Service Complaint investigations which require special/discrete handling or might have significant ramifications or reputational risk for AFC.</li><li>Identify areas of investigation to conduct thematic investigations and reports on, facilitating the effective outcome of investigations for the betterment of Service personnel and their families.</li><li>Manage AFC’s response to Judicial Reviews, working in close collaboration with the Commissioner and the senior management team.</li><li>Ownership of AFC’s risk management processes, identifying and tackling resilience, delivery and reputational issues, and ensuring all areas of the AFC are managing and mitigating risk appropriately.</li><li>The Senior Responsible Officer of the Investigation functions of the AFC; supporting the Heads of Service Complaint and Welfare Investigations to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.</li><li>Act as a role model for developing capabilities and continuous improvement, emphasising the importance of equality and diversity.</li><li>Deputise for the AFC as required on operational matters, within agreed delegations and provide scrutiny/approval of investigations.</li><li>Line management/counter-signing officer responsibility for staff across the business.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential Experience:</p><ul><li>Previous experience of working in a grievance resolution or similar environment (i.e. Ombudsman, complaints handling organisation, regulator).</li><li>Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplined teams delivering in a complex environment.</li><li>Proven ability to lead and develop teams, through inclusive leadership, direction setting and performance management to ensure delivery outcomes.</li><li>Experience of aligning plans and activities to wider strategic priorities.</li><li>Experience of stakeholder management and collaboration to build and maintain productive relationships and agreements.</li><li>Experience of building and maintaining high performing teams.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with experience of producing reports which include evidence-based recommendations.</li><li>Ability to identify, report on, and mitigate business risks.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of analysing large volumes of information to reach justifiable conclusions and writing clear, well-reasoned decisions.</li><li>A strong understanding and proven application of the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.</li></ul><p>Desirable Experience:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of Defence, the Armed Forces operating model, and the complaints procedures.</li><li>Experience of working in an Ombudsman, regulator or other similar environment.</li><li>Legal qualification and/or legislative background and experience of legal casework/instruction of lawyers.</li><li>Service delivery experience for customer-facing services.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £72,840, Ministry of Defence contributes £21,101 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><p>Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.</p><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses.</p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.</p><p>Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.</p><p>Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.</p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">MOD Privacy Policy Notice</a> sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, qualification details, previous skills and experience and a personal statement of 1,000 words. The personal statement should provide evidence of how you have met the behaviours and experience listed.</p><p>At <strong>sift</strong>, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Leadership (Lead Behaviour)</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><p>In the event of a high number of applicants, the sift will be based on your Personal Statement and the Lead Behaviour <strong>only</strong>.</p><p>At <strong>interview</strong>, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: </p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Julie Grugel</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Julie.Grugel100@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julie.Grugel100@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0MzkmdmVyaWZ5PTFiNjNiOTA5YTNlYTRlMTRiMWE3NGU1NDdlOTkxMWQ3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MTU0OTQ2LTVlMTMwZGViMjM5Yzg0N2VhNTYyNWUyODdiZGM3OTRkNTljOTg2MzY=" target="_blank">EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY0NDAmdmVyaWZ5PTQ4NWY1MzVjNTBmNzMyMGExYzUyN2FhNjVhMWFhZDFiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3MTU0OTQ2LTVlMTMwZGViMjM5Yzg0N2VhNTYyNWUyODdiZGM3OTRkNTljOTg2MzY=" target="_blank">Candidate Information updated_ Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

Ministry of Defence

Senior Head of Investigations

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) helps the UK grow through science. It speeds up innovation, investment and productivity, whilst ensuring new and existing technologies are safe to use. It also builds a modern digital government to improve services for citizens. </p><p>To support us on this journey we are expanding its College of Experts. This is a prestigious network of independent specialists who provide impartial, strategic scientific and technical advice to shape national policy and programmes. </p><p>This is a unique opportunity to: </p><ul><li>Help shape government policy, ensuring it is grounded in evidence, aligned with sector needs, and is future-facing. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate across academia, industry and government, gaining insight into how policy is made and delivered. </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with a diverse and inclusive Government department, working on a wide range of topics central to the UK’s science and technology priorities. </li></ul><p>Members of the College of experts will be invited to contribute up to 5 days across the year to support the department’s research and evidence needs typically through Teams meetings, requests to review work or participate in roundtables. While the role is unpaid, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. In return, you’ll gain access to a respected cross-sector network including the DSIT Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA), visibility in government decision-making, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public service. We can also provide letters acknowledging your contribution. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The College of Experts is led by the DSIT Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Chris Johnson, and will include recognised experts from academia and industry. Experts will be invited to contribute up to five days per year on a flexible, unpaid basis, with reasonable travel and subsistence expenses reimbursed. We welcome applications from individuals who are leaders in their field, and who are motivated to apply their expertise for the public good. Tenure will align with the CSA’s term, typically up to ~18 months, with the possibility of extension following review. DSIT is committed to building a cohort that reflects the diversity of people, perspectives and sectors across the UK, and we strongly encourage applications from experts from a wide range of backgrounds. </p><p>You may be asked to work on: </p><ul><li><strong>Specialist insight</strong>: Provide deep technical expertise to teams to help ensure projects/business cases are aligned to sectoral needs. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Holistic perspectives: </strong>Provide a broad integrated view of the research and innovation landscape and how new initiatives fit into this. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Expert validation:</strong> Scrutinise assumptions, problem definition, financial models and proposed outcomes to help shape projects. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Risk assessment:</strong> Identify potential challenges early and advise on mitigation. </li><li><strong>Training and workshops: </strong>Upskill teams on new areas of science and technology. </li></ul><p>Please note, this is not an exhaustive list, and each opportunity will depend on the needs of the department. </p><p>We are recruiting experts for across our policy portfolio: AI Opportunities for a positive impact on economy and society, AI Security, Cyber Security &amp; Digital Identity, Digital and Data, Digital Infrastructure, Future Telecommunications, Engineering Biology, Economic Security, IP Commercialisation, Life Sciences, Quantum Technologies, Regulatory Innovation, Research &amp; Innovation, Security &amp; Online Harms, Semiconductors and Space. </p><p>We are interested in candidates from STEM, social and behavioural sciences and humanities.Particular areas of interest include: Behaviour Change, Futures Thinking, Human Factors, Economic techniques (such as advanced econometrics, economic growth modelling, macroeconomics, and fiscal modelling), Science Communication &amp; Public Engagement, Sociotechnical approaches to science and technology, and Systems Thinking. </p><p>Engagements as a member of the College of Experts are designed to be flexible and primarily remote, making it easier for experts across the UK to contribute regardless of location. Typical requests may include Teams meetings with policy teams, engaging in roundtables or reviewing papers. In-person attendance will be rare and only requested when necessary for departmental needs. If travel is required, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. When in-person engagements do occur, they will typically take place at one of DSIT’s regional offices located in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Darlington, London, or Salford. We strongly encourage applications from experts based across the UK’s nations and regions to ensure a broad and representative cohort. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The ideal candidate will be a mid-late career professional who is an expert in their field and interested in contributing to policy and public sector work. They will have the following key skills and experiences: </p><p><strong>Essential Criteria: </strong></p><ul><li>Recognised nationally or internationally as a specialist in a field relevant to DSIT policy areas, bringing expertise from science, technology, engineering, social sciences, or related disciplines, gained through academia, research organisations, industry, or equivalent professional experience. </li></ul><ul><li>A proven ability to communicate complex scientific and technical advice clearly and persuasively in writing and orally. </li></ul><ul><li>Awareness of the political landscape and experience of working responsively in an advisory capacity. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria: </strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with government officials or similar stakeholders. </li></ul><p>Please note, applicants must have the ability to work effectively in English in their area of expertise. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Selection process details</h4><p>To apply for this job please complete this <a href="https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/262867/dsit-college-of-experts-application-form-2025-6" target="_blank"><strong>application form</strong></a> no later than Friday 16th January at 23:55. The form will ask for: </p><ul><li>Basic questions on your experience. </li><li>Your CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities, achievements and any methodological expertise you may hold. 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. </li><li>A statement of suitability that demonstrates how you meet essential and desirable selection criteria listed above. This should include specific examples and evidence drawn from your area(s) of expertise <strong>(This should be no more than 500 words).</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Selection Process:</strong></p><p>Applicants will be assessed primarily on their CV and statement of suitability. We may choose to hold some informal interviews as part of the selection process. </p><p>Your application will be reviewed by a panel of Policy and Analyst Leads within DSIT. They will assess your suitability and experience by evaluating the evidence you provide against the essential criteria for the role. Applicants who best demonstrate a strong match with the department’s needs will be selected. If candidates achieve similar scores, the desirable criteria may be used as a guideline for further assessment. </p><p><strong>Contact Points: </strong></p><p>Please email any questions to:<a href="mailto:csa@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">csa@dsit.gov.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Information Session:</strong></p><p>We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will take place on: <strong>Monday 15th December at 16:00</strong>. </p><p>The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please note, this session will not focus on the recruitment process. </p><p>Please register your interest by emailing <a href="mailto:csa@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">csa@dsit.gov.uk</a> and you will be sent an invitation to the information session. </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 : Chief Scientific Advisor Private Office</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:csa@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">csa@dsit.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dsitresourcing.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dsitresourcing.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:DSITrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">DSITrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> . If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complaints_Handling_Procedure-AUGUST-2018.docx.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints.<br><br>

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

DSIT College of Experts

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DIO Forestry Graduate Scheme

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Planning Inspectorate is a government agency of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. We handle planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other specialist casework across England. </p><p>Our job is to help meet future infrastructure needs and underpin further economic growth through sustainable development across a number of sectors, particularly energy and transport. </p><p>We support communities and where they live by implementing the government’s aims of sustainable development through shaping positive local planning. <br><br>You will be working for a government agency at the forefront of environmental planning in the UK. Our projects are of national significance including wind and solar farms, pipelines, nuclear power, transport schemes, and many more. This is your chance to be involved in shaping landscapes and communities in England using sustainable and environmentally conscious methods. </p><p></p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review planning and appeal documents to prepare screening and review reports. </li></ul><ul><li>Upload and manage GIS data for major projects, identifying consultees for consultation. </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor the team inbox, log new cases, and respond to queries. </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to scoping opinions and transboundary assessments, providing feedback on environmental impacts. </li></ul><p><strong>Team</strong></p><ul><li>Build collaborative relationships across teams, the Inspectorate, and with stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li>Share ideas to improve processes and enhance performance. </li></ul><ul><li>Act on feedback, take responsibility for self‑development, and model organisational values. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with data management, health, safety, and organisational policies. <br><br></li></ul><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest </p><p>This role is being advertised at £23,751 Apprentice AO Grade </p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available </p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based at our office in Bristol, 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>We will assess your application against the Essential Criteria and Success Profile elements listed: </strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Sandwich year placement student on any environmental related course such as environmental science, environmental management, ecology or geography.</li></ul><ul><li>High attention to detail with motivation to work in environment planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Good time management and ability to manage own workload and prioritise conflicting priorities to deliver to agreed timescales. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to analyse large volumes of information (written and numeric).</li></ul><ul><li>A high standard of written and oral skills.</li></ul><ul><li>IT literate with ability to work effectively across the Microsoft suite of applications. <br></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working in an administrative capacity in an operational delivery or customer service environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Basic knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 and/or The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. <br><br></li></ul><p>For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><strong>About the application process , Civil Service Careers</strong></a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £23,751, Planning Inspectorate contributes £6,880 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>Flexible working options, including flexi-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role. </li></ul><ul><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. </li></ul><ul><li>25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays. </li></ul><ul><li>Generous family friendly policies. </li></ul><ul><li>Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application </strong></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: </p><ul><li><strong>A CV: </strong>The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV. <br><br></li><li><strong>A Personal Statement (1000 words max): </strong>The personal statement lets you explain why you're a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert.</li></ul><p>If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application. </p><ul><li><strong>Sandwich year placement student on any environmental related course such as environmental science, environmental management, ecology or geography</strong></li></ul><p>All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards. </p><p><strong><br>Interview </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will: <br></p><ul><li>Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Interviews are currently completed remotely using Microsoft Teams. The virtual interview will not be recorded (or retained) within the Planning Inspectorate, other than usual interview protocol and in line with the Civil Service Jobs Privacy notice.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Interviews will be a blend of Behaviour, Strength and Experience questions. <br></li></ul><ul><li>Candidates who are successful at shortlist stage will be sent full assessment requirements with their interview invitations.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Regardless of the outcome at this stage, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible and feedback will be provided. </li></ul><p><strong><br>Other Information</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlist Date: w/c 26 January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026</strong></p><p><strong><br>Reserve list</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. </p><p><strong><br>Future Matches</strong></p><p>Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth. </p><p><strong>Merit list order</strong></p><p>We appoint in merit list order, starting with any permanent appointments followed by any fixed term appointments. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. <br><br></p><p><strong>ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If the job needs specific qualifications or memberships and you get the job, you'll need to send scanned or photographed images of them before you start. </p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. </p><p><strong><br>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. </p><p><strong><br>Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Todd Brumwell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTEmdmVyaWZ5PWY4YmIwYzk3YWViMmI3OTRjYzUxOGJhYzEyNzc2OWMxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Mzg5LWM2NDk4ZDQyMTk2YTcyYTg3Y2ExYzY1YzNkZmE4N2ZiZWViZWVmN2E=" target="_blank">EVP(Great_Place_To_Work) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 534kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTUmdmVyaWZ5PTA0Yjg0YTExMjZiMzQ2NDE0YThmZWU0YmRjOTgwNDQ3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Mzg5LWM2NDk4ZDQyMTk2YTcyYTg3Y2ExYzY1YzNkZmE4N2ZiZWViZWVmN2E=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_Environmental Advisor Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 684kB)

Environmental Advisor Student Placement

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Planning Inspectorate is a government agency of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.. We handle planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other specialist casework across England. </p><p>We are helping to meet future infrastructure needs; further economic growth will be underpinned by sustainable development across a number of sectors, particularly energy and transport. </p><p>We support communities shape where they live by implementing government’s aims of sustainable development and through shaping positive local planning. <br><br>You will be immersed in the centre of infrastructure planning in the UK. Working in a dynamic casework team, you will provide support in the many various duties required of the process. This can include attending developer meetings, quality checking application documents and organising case evidence. You will also have the opportunity to travel to various locations around the country to ensure the smooth running of preliminary meetings, site visits and hearings. </p><p></p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Operational Delivery </p><ul><li>Act as the first point of contact for multiple projects, responding to and escalating queries. </li></ul><ul><li>Support event management and logistics for online and in‑person meetings, assisting inspectors and attendees. </li></ul><ul><li>Prepare reports, trackers, and technical summaries, and take accurate notes during project meetings. </li></ul><ul><li>Create and maintain mailing lists, and analyse documentation for compliance with the Planning Act 2008. </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with the administration team to manage document redaction, publication, and mailings. </li></ul><p>Customer Relationships </p><ul><li>Provide excellent customer service to applicants, the public, local authorities, and other organisations. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams, external organisations, and the Secretary of State to achieve objectives. </li></ul><ul><li>Represent the Inspectorate at events, both online and in person. </li></ul><p>Team </p><ul><li>Share ideas and solutions to improve processes and enhance team performance. </li></ul><ul><li>Work flexibly across different teams within the National Infrastructure group. </li></ul><ul><li>Commit to training, self‑development, and acting on feedback. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with organisational policies on data management, health, and safety. </li></ul><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest </p><p>This role is being advertised at £23,751 Apprentice AO Grade </p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available </p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based at our office in Bristol, 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>We will assess you</strong><strong>r application against the Essential Criteria and Success Profile elements listed: </strong><br><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Sandwich year placement student on any environmental related course such as environmental science, environmental management, ecology or geography. </li></ul><ul><li>Good Microsoft IT skills to manage large spreadsheets of text, and complex reports. </li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to accurately check data and information records. </li></ul><ul><li>Good customer service skills, providing comprehensive written correspondence and telephone contact to a wide variety of customers. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills, confident dealing with a range of stakeholders and escalating issues to internal contacts as appropriate. </li></ul><ul><li>Organisational skills, demonstrated by the ability to manage multiple tasks, with the ability to prioritise effectively. <br></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><p>For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><strong>About the application process , Civil Service Careers</strong></a></p><ul><li>Experience of working within an administrative or customer facing environment<br><br></li><li>Event assistant or management </li></ul><ul><li>Involvement in planning or consenting regimes </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of the Planning Act 2008 </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £23,751, Planning Inspectorate contributes £6,880 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>Flexible working options, including flexi-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role. </li></ul><ul><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. </li></ul><ul><li>25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays. </li></ul><ul><li>Generous family friendly policies. </li></ul><ul><li>Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application </strong></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: </p><ul><li><strong>A CV: </strong>The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV. <br><br></li><li><strong>A Personal Statement (1000 words max):</strong>The personal statement lets you explain why you're a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert.</li></ul><p>If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application. </p><ul><li><strong>Sandwich year placement student on any environmental related course such as environmental science, environmental management, ecologyor geography</strong><br><br></li></ul><p>All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards. </p><p><strong>Interview </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will be informed of the outcome </p><ul><li>Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role.<br><br></li><li>Interviews are currently completed remotely using Microsoft Teams. The virtual interview will not be recorded (or retained) within the Planning Inspectorate, other than usual interview protocol and in line with the Civil Service Jobs Privacy notice.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Interviews will be a blend of Behaviour, Strength and Experience questions. <br></li></ul><ul><li>Candidates who are successful at shortlist stage will be sent full assessment requirements with their interview invitations.<br></li></ul><ul><li>Regardless of the outcome at this stage, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible and feedback will be provided. <br><br></li></ul><p><strong>Other Information</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlist Date: w/c 26 January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026</strong><br><br></p><p><strong>Reserve list</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. </p><p><strong>Future Matches</strong></p><p>Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth. </p><p><strong>Merit list order</strong></p><p>We appoint in merit list order, starting with any permanent appointments followed by any fixed term appointments. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. </p><p><strong>ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If the job needs specific qualifications or memberships and you get the job, you'll need to send scanned or photographed images of them before you start. </p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. </p><p><strong>Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</a>. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Caroline Hopewell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTMmdmVyaWZ5PTY1MDNmMTUyZjJjZmZmYzI4MDE3NDRiMjA5Yjk1Mzg3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NDkyLWY3YjMwNDUyYTY1MmU2MjdiOThjMzg0Zjg2NWZkMWZmYTkxMWQ5OGI=" target="_blank">EVP(Great_Place_To_Work) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 534kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTQmdmVyaWZ5PTdkNzM5OTk2NTk1ZGQ0MzMyNGE2NzFjZjQ0ZDgzY2NkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NDkyLWY3YjMwNDUyYTY1MmU2MjdiOThjMzg0Zjg2NWZkMWZmYTkxMWQ5OGI=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_NSIP Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 748kB)

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Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Benefit Risk Evaluation Assessor – Biological Safety - £60,778 p.a. + benefits

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Medical Research Council </strong><br><strong>Associate Director of Commercial Partnerships</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £70,752 per annum (plus £5385.00 London allowances if applicable)</strong><br><strong>Band: UKRI Band G</strong><br><strong>Secondment welcome (host employer will be remunerated), 12 months</strong><br><strong>Contract Type: Open ended </strong><br><strong>Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) </strong><br><strong>Location: London/Polaris House, Swindon - Hybrid working available </strong><br><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2025</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Forming partnerships and collaborations to fund and support biomedical research across the UK is essential to deliver impact for the UK population. Working with the Director of National Partnerships, the Associate Director of Commercial Partnerships will ensure that MRC has an effective approach to partnership and collaboration across pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech industries and with the UK wide investment community.</p><p>Alongside developing external partnerships, the role requires working in partnership across UKRI as appropriate and extensive collaboration with other members of the MRC’s Senior Executive Team, supporting their portfolios through partnership. </p><p><strong>Purpose</strong></p><p>Developing, maintaining and publicising MRC’s strategic and operational relationships with commercial partners across the financial and health and life sciences sector.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Establish new and support existing approaches to engagement with MRC’s industry stakeholders across pharma, biotech, health tech, AI and medtech.</li><li>Establish new and support existing approaches to engagement with the UK investment community including with angel investors, venture builders, venture capital, private equity and other sources of commercial investment.</li><li>Securing partnerships that will deliver MRC’s strategic priorities : supporting research that will deliver a deeper, mechanistic and integrated understanding of disease; increasing UK capability and capacity for medical research, as well as delivering precision prevention, early diagnosis and advanced treatments of disease.</li><li>Ensure all existing and future MRC commercial partnerships deliver against their objectives and deliver on MRC priorities.</li><li>Establish opportunities for co-funding research and commercial partnerships through the MRC’s institutes, other UKRI investments and wider public sector.</li><li>Ensure that MRC has effective engagement and communication with key industry stakeholders through trade associations and similar organisations.</li><li>Support the exploitation and commercialisation of MRC funded intellectual property arising from MRC institutes.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Significant experience of senior management in public, private or charity sector with business development leadership.</li><li>Extensive experience of delivering a portfolio of work at national levels.</li><li>Significant experience of building partnerships and collaboration in the medical and healthcare sector with commercial organisations a senior level.</li><li>A developed understanding of the role of research and innovation in delivering UK strategic research and innovation objectives, with experience of developing strategy in the medical research and healthcare sector.</li><li>Management of diverse and complex stakeholders and with the ability to negotiate successfully to meet the needs of individual parties within the experience of agreeing deals in the medical and healthcare sector including government and commercial partners.</li><li>A developed understanding of the international research funding landscape.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £70,752, Medical Research Council contributes £20,496 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We recognise and value our employees as individuals and strive to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!</p><p><strong>A list of benefits below:</strong></p><ul><li>An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme</li><li>30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)</li><li>Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities</li><li>Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice</li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul><p>Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!</p><p>For further information on our benefits please see:</p><p><a href="https://www.discover.ukri.org/benefits-of-working-at-ukri/index.html" target="_blank">Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>UKRI is an Equal Opportunity &amp; Disability Confident Employer.</strong></p><p><strong>As an Equal Opportunity &amp; Disability Confident Employer, UKRI is proud to have created a workplace where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. This ensures that all employees, regardless of their background or circumstances, have equal access to opportunities and resources within the organization.</strong></p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. </p><p>A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : UKRI Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul>

Associate Director of Commercial Partnerships

<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)

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<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based Nationally.<h4>Job description</h4><p>Join us in shaping a future where nature and people thrive. Whether you're drawn to hands-on conservation or playing a vital part behind the scenes, your work at Natural England will support lasting benefits for the environment and society.</p><p>Our Role</p><p>Natural England is the Government’s adviser for the natural environment and the Nature regulator with a wide range of statutory duties and powers. We provide the evidence, expertise and advice to recover Nature and shape better places for people to live. We do this working through and with others. Our Priorities We will focus on the following priorities:</p><ol><li>Drive Nature recovery at a greater scale and faster pace than before by supporting large scale projects and making it easier for landowners to get permissions for Nature positive change.</li><li>Tackle the root causes of Nature’s decline working with Defra partners to ensure cleaner air, clean and plentiful water, healthier soils and rich, productive seas.</li><li>Partner with planners and developers on “high nature; low carbon” houses, energy and transport infrastructure and introduce strategic solutions so development can also protect and restore Nature.</li><li>Support food security and sustainable farming, forestry and fishing through targeted advice and the right mix of public and private finance.</li><li>Shape better places for people to work and live by providing clear evidence and advice to our partners, using spatial plans for Nature as a framework for investment and joined up action.</li><li>Connect communities with Nature and create Nature close to people’s homes, ensuring everyone gains from the health benefits Nature can bring. Find out more about the work of Natural England at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england</a></li></ol><p>Job description </p><p>To provide an excellent service to Natural England’s Directors, working with their senior officer and helping them to operate effectively to deliver organisational objectives and targets that contribute to Natural England’s vision, mission and goals.</p><p>You will lead by example to keep Natural England a safe organisation providing expert advice and guidance.</p><p>You will support our Board and NEXCO in providing effective direction. Together we will encourage ongoing creativity and innovation needed to assist Natural England develop the tools to achieve our Goals and Objectives.</p><p>Key Tasks/Principal Accountabilities</p><ul><li>To develop an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the directors’ key objectives, business priorities and direct reports along with Natural England’s governance structures and processes in order to provide advice and guidance to others.</li><li>To proactively management of the director’s busy mailbox; prioritising, filtering and responding to requests on their behalf.</li><li>To be responsible for diary management and arranging meetings, 121’s or telecalls with internal and external customers with a high regard for excellent service.</li><li>To arrange and book travel and hotel accommodation, desks, meeting rooms and conference facilities while demonstrating compliance with ‘Travel, Accommodation and Related Expenses Policy’ and ensuring ‘Health, Safety and Wellbeing’ practices are followed.</li><li>To deal with any issues in the day-to-day role, exercising professional judgement in making recommendations or decisions and escalating issues accordingly.</li><li>To build and sustain effective relationships with a range of internal and external customers based on understanding customers’ needs and priorities, providing advice and guidance and efficient delivery of service to make a positive impact to achieve the best outcomes.</li><li>To actively contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and standards in order to develop new ways of working or suitable solutions that will have a positive impact on work delivery.</li><li>To mentor other newly appointed personal Assistants, as part of your own and their development.</li></ul><p>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Use clear and appropriate language, communication styles and techniques that engage your audience.</li><li>Ambitious, identify and adopt ways to make improvements in your team and Natural England and inspire others to act. </li><li>Share expertise and knowledge with people and networks so that you can develop together. </li><li>Respect the diverse needs and experience of other people, be inclusive in everything that you do. </li><li>Listen to and understand our diverse partners and customers so that you achieve the best outcomes for them and Natural England. </li><li>Nurture trusting partnerships and collaborate to achieve pragmatic outcomes that help deliver Natural England’s vision, mission and aims.</li><li>Manage and deliver your work to meet agreed targets and deadlines. </li><li>Handle data responsibly, understand your role in good governance, and comply with delegations, policies and procedures. </li><li>Competent users of Microsoft Office, SharePoint online- These requirements should only be used in the “Technical Skills and Knowledge” section</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><p>At Natural England, we support a healthy work-life balance by offering full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements.</p><p>We provide excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development tailored to your role. This includes ten days annually for personal learning and development, plus three additional days for volunteering.</p><p>You’ll receive a generous leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), access to the Civil Service Pension scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution, and a range of benefits such as shopping discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme. Staff can also join the Civil Service Sport club for discounts on sports, leisure activities, and social events.</p><p><br><br></p><p>We are committed to fairness, equality, and inclusivity. Our employee-led diversity networks help foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported.</p><p><br></p><p>Locations</p><p>Natural England has adopted hybrid working – which means our staff work from a flexible range of locations, encompassing home, offices (ours and our partners) and relevant sites. All new staff will be formally linked to one of our 25 offices across England, and the expectation is that all new staff will be able to access their local office to be part of the community of staff in their geographical area. Staff are expected to attend their associated office for 20% of their contractual hours.</p><p>Staff members are required to carry out all their duties working in this way and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Travel expenses will be paid if work-related travel is required but does not apply to travel between home and your associated office. National team roles can be linked with any Natural England office while Area Team roles will be linked with an office in the relevant geographic area. View a map of our office locations here: online map of Natural England office locations. </p><p>Pay</p><p>It is Natural England policy to employ at the entry point of the salary range. </p><p>Note You will become an active member of the relevant local leadership community, the group of senior Natural England staff in each of the localities across England who we ask to provide support and co-ordination for the local group of staff.</p><p>How to Apply</p><p>We welcome and encourage applications from all communities. Natural England is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview.</p><p>If you require a reasonable adjustment at interview, or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you should notify us of this at application stage where possible, or well in advance of your interview. We now provide primary interview questions in advance for all formal recruitments.</p><p>This vacancy uses competency-based assessment. We'll assess you against the competencies below during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Technical Skills and Knowledge</li><li>Personal Effectiveness</li><li>Putting People at the Heart of the Environment</li><li>Work Delivery</li></ul><p>When completing the application form you should present relevant examples using the STAR format. Give us an example of how you have demonstrated the competency (which can be work related or from another area of your life) and tell us about the Situation, the specific Task you had to undertake, the specific Actions you took, and the Result (both immediate and in a wider context) of your Action.</p><p>Please note that STAR format is not required when answering a Technical Skills &amp; Knowledge competency.</p><p>Examples should be given in no more than 250 words for each competency.</p><p>If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams or a suitable alternative, where you will be asked to give examples for all competencies as set out in the Job Description.</p><p>Additional Information</p><ul><li>Occasional travel will be required to conduct team meetings and other meetings, visits and training. This may sometimes require overnight stays.</li><li>Flexible working patterns will generally be accommodated unless stated otherwise.</li></ul><p>Please note: 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 candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><p>Competence 1 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Competency 1 – Technical Skills and Knowledge</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Highly organised, well-motivated self-starter as you will be mainly working unsupervised, and the ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changeable deadlines (Essential)<br><br>· Excellent communicators in both written and verbal form &amp; confident in engaging with senior leaders and customers over the phone and in person (Essential)<br><br>· Able to maintain a high level of accuracy and apply very high levels of attention to detail (Essential)</li></ul><p>Competence 2 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Personal Effectiveness</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Be ambitious, identify and adopt ways to make improvements in your team and the organisation you represent and inspire others to act (Practitioner)<br><br>· Act with integrity, addressing challenging issues and managing conflict through being open and objective (Basic)<br><br>· Share expertise and knowledge with people and networks so that you can develop together (Basic)</li></ul><p>Competence 3 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Putting People at the Heart of the Environment</p><p>Description </p><ul><li>Listen to and understand diverse partners and customers so that you achieve the best outcomes for them and the organisation you represent (Practitioner)<br><br>· Nurture trusting partnerships and collaborate to achieve pragmatic outcomes that help deliver the organisation you represents vision, mission and aims (Basic)</li></ul><p>Competence 4 </p><p>Professional competency</p><p>Detail </p><p>Work Delivery</p><p>Description</p><ul><li>Handle data responsibly, understand your role in good governance, and comply with delegations, policies, and procedures (Basic)</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,400, Natural England contributes £7,648 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please refer to Job Description<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Julie Smith</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:julie.smith@naturalengland.org.uk" target="_blank">julie.smith@naturalengland.org.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 07464 916542</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://networkrecruitment.tal.net/vx/appcentre-7/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/6339-6339-Personal-Assistant/en-GB" target="_blank">https://networkrecruitment.tal.net/vx/appcentre-7/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/6339-6339-Personal-Assistant/en-GB</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU4MjUmdmVyaWZ5PTE4MjEzODk2ZTU0MWRmNWFkYjYyMzU0OTQyZWJjMzA5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0NDk2LTA4MDcyNDgyNTQwMWQyZmVjZTcyYTNmYTc1ZDQ1MDFkYjg2MmQ4Njc=" target="_blank">DEF-001h - Candidate Pack Natural England v2.3 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 1325kB)

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