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Government Legal Department

Qualified Lawyers

HM Revenue and Customs

Infrastructure Engineer - Core Applications

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.</p><p>We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.</p><p>This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Are you ready to lead a dynamic, high-performing team within Defence? Join us at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S) in this challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on our mission to protect and defend our Armed Forces. This is one of two Head of Establishment roles we are currently recruiting for, one based in DM Beith and one based in DM Glen Douglas.</p><p>The Head of Establishment is a key strategic and operational role in which you will hold primary responsibility and accountability for the safe running of the establishment, operating in a highly regulated and potentially high risk environment.</p><p>You will play a vital role in leading and overseeing strategic plans, ensuring safety processes, and providing operational support vital to Defence outputs. Defence Munitions is at the forefront of safeguarding the supply, storage, maintenance, and disposal of munitions. You’ll drive operational excellence in fast-paced environments, foster continuous improvement, and deliver positive results. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the Military, Defence Regulation, and wider teams within DE&amp;S to ensure compliance and the successful delivery of strategic plans.</p><p>Please note that travel to other Defence Munitions and MoD sites across the UK will be expected dependent on organisational requirements. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 100% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and development site personnel and utilise resource effectively to deliver operational outputs and requirements in a timely manner.</li><li>Lead, direct, manage and control all activities carried out within specified areas of control in a manner that ensures the safe, secure, efficient, effective, and economic use of all resources.</li><li>Manage, Receive, Store, Maintain and Issue the range of General Munitions, General Commodities, Equipment and Complex Weapons.</li><li>Manage a full spectrum of stakeholders within the organisation, authorised customers, wider DE&amp;S) and the Delivery Team community.</li><li>Responsibility for controlling the site activities to ensure, the health, safety, security and welfare of employees and any stakeholders involved.</li><li>Serve as Delivery Duty Holder with responsibility for the safe operation of the site, systems and facilities, including authorising Safe Systems of Work, managing and providing input to Safety Assurance.</li><li>Responsible for all senior stakeholder engagement with customers, suppliers, including DE&amp;S, wider MoD, and Other Government Departments, to deliver operational outputs and requirements.</li><li>Ensure safety assurance and site compliance with of all relevant legislative and internal/external regulatory requirements.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Experience of operating at a senior management level in a large, highly complex organisation.</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of operational management environment.</li><li>Strong experience of leadership and staff development.</li><li>Strong knowledge and experience of risk management application.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety Health and Environment (OSHE) in a hazardous environments.</li><li>Must hold a valid Full UK Driving Licence.</li></ul><p>In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:</p><ul><li>Core Behaviour 1: Leadership</li><li>Core Behaviour 2: Changing and Improving </li><li>Technical Competence 1: Managing support, supplier, and customer networks – Practitioner</li><li>Technical Competence 2: Making evidence-based decisions – Practitioner</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,100, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,700 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards</li><li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications</li><li>Support for progression</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Enhanced parental leave schemes</li></ul><p>Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.</p><p>#LI-Onsite</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank"><strong>Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li><li>Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack</strong></a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</strong></a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank"><strong>The Code - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong><em>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed </em></strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Disability Confident:</strong></p><p>Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest:</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:</p><ol><li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.</li><li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. <em>Please follow our </em><a href="https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv" target="_blank"><strong><em>guidance on CV writing</em></strong></a><em> for best chance of success.</em></li><li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.</li></ol><p>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: </p><ul><li>1st: Core Behaviour 1 </li></ul><ul><li>2nd: Core Behaviour 2 </li></ul><ul><li>3rd: Technical Competencies </li></ul><ul><li>4th: CV Review </li></ul><p>In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or an additional assessment. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: <a href="mailto:DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission</a></p><p><strong>Offering at a lower level</strong></p><p>If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Jade Kirby</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jade.Kirby117@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jade.Kirby117@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jade.Kirby117@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jade.Kirby117@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzkwMzQmdmVyaWZ5PTUwZTgwMjZkZDgwZDFmYWUxZmZiN2FlZWIzYWI2ZjBmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4Njg5LWI0ZjAxNjc2YmRkMTVkMDJlNjMwZjFjZGExYzEwYzEyZGIxYmY5NDI=" target="_blank">20250527 Success Profile Behaviours 2025 document v1-O Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 704kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzkwMzUmdmVyaWZ5PTE0NjIyOTEzZTJjZmU4OTY0NTA5ODIwMGMwMDAwY2IyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4Njg5LWI0ZjAxNjc2YmRkMTVkMDJlNjMwZjFjZGExYzEwYzEyZGIxYmY5NDI=" target="_blank">20221128-Operational Delivery Technical Competences FY22-23 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 9MB)

Ministry of Defence

DE&S Head of Establishment - DM Beith

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Location:</strong> MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH (office attendance required)<br><strong>Duration:</strong> 24 – 26 months <br><strong>Start Date:</strong> September 2026<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £23,280 (with annual increments)</p><p><strong>Entry Requirements: </strong>Five full GCSEs at grades 4-9 including English Language and Mathematics, and two A Levels at minimum grade C</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full-time</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br>Join the DE&amp;S Security Profession in a vital role that helps protect our people, information, assets, and capabilities. This apprenticeship scheme offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to work towards a Level 4 qualification. As a Security Apprentice, you will play an active part in identifying vulnerabilities, understanding threats, and supporting the delivery of protective security measures across a diverse organisation. This scheme develops the foundational skills needed to contribute to a “converged security” approach, integrating personnel, physical, technical and cyber security in line with the Government Security Framework. You will gain hands‑on experience, professional development, and the opportunity to learn from security specialists working across Defence to ensure that critical activities remain safe, secure and resilient.<br><br></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>During this apprenticeship, you'll rotate across a variety of Security Profession teams, developing practical experience in personnel, physical and cyber security.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>support the identification of threats and vulnerabilities</li><li>help assess security risks</li><li>contribute to developing proportionate mitigations that protect Defence people, assets, and information.</li></ul><p>Working with internal and external partners, you will:</p><ul><li>assist in producing security briefings</li><li>maintain asset and risk registers</li><li>contribute to protective security planning and assurance activity</li><li>gain experience communicating effectively with stakeholders</li><li>support the adoption of protective security best practice across DE&amp;S, building the core capabilities required of a future Protective Security Adviser</li></ul><p>Read more about the Apprenticeship Standards here: <a href="https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st1401-v1-0" target="_blank">Protective security adviser / Skills England</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Minimum selection criteria: </strong></p><ul><li>Five full GCSEs at grades 4-9 including English Language and Mathematics and Two A Levels at minimum grade C</li><li>Pass at online assessment stage</li></ul><p><em>Final-year students can apply with official predicted grades; all qualifications must be evidenced by end of August 2026. (Equivalent level qualifications to GCSEs in the required subject and grades will also be considered).</em></p><p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p><ul><li>UK residency for the last 5 years</li><li>Security Check (SC) clearance required</li><li>Right to work in the UK (DE&amp;S does not sponsor visas)</li><li>Must not hold existing higher-level qualifications in the same or a similar subject</li><li>Must no longer be in full-time education by the start of the scheme</li></ul><br><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>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £23,280, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,744 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>Salary of £23,280 with annual increments</li><li>25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an extra privilege day)</li><li>Employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Flexible working options and access to on-site facilities</li><li>Professional training and funding for qualifications</li><li>Access to employee networks promoting diversity and inclusion</li><li>Huge range of discounts</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.<p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p><strong>Apply Online (26 Jan – 16 Feb 2026</strong>)</p><p>Complete an online application form using the link in this advert. Complete all information accurately including how you meet our minimum selection criteria. <strong>Please allow sufficient time to submit your application before the deadline.</strong></p><p><strong>Online Assessments (Feb 2026)</strong></p><p>We’ll ask you to complete some interactive assessments. These should take around 35 - 40 minutes. They will provide us with insight into your adaptability, how you interact and learn new skills, and how you will naturally act and think at work.</p><p><strong>Eligibility checks (March 2026)</strong></p><p>We will review your application form to ensure you meet our minimum selection criteria and nationality requirements.</p><p><strong>Assessment Centre (April 2026)</strong></p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre at DE&amp;S headquarters, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. There will be limited dates available. You’ll undertake an interview, presentation and a group activity. <strong>Please note, attendance is required in person, as virtual participation is not available.</strong></p><p><strong>Provisional Offer (May 2026)</strong></p><p>We will offer based on order of merit to the number of roles available.</p><p><strong>Onboarding (May – Aug 2026) </strong></p><p>All pre-employment checks will take place to ensure you evidence our minimum selection and eligibility criteria to undertake a role within the MOD. If all are successful, we will provide a formal offer of employment.</p><p><strong>Induction (September 2026) </strong></p><p>Subject to confirmation, this scheme is expected to start September 2026.</p><br><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>Your application form must list your qualifications to meet the minimum selection criteria, if missing, we will be unable to qualify you against our eligibility checks.</li><li>Should you encounter any technical difficulties submitting your application please take screenshots and email us <a href="mailto:DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a>. Without screenshots of the issue, we may be unable to progress your application.</li><li>On occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to invite all successful candidates to an assessment centre, we may limit the number of invites offered. In this circumstance we may prioritise interviewing candidates who align most closely to the selection criteria. Information for this will be drawn from other sources of information from your application such as your CV.</li><li>Civil Service offers are made in order of merit. If you have passed our assessment centre but there are no roles available, we may offer you an alternative, or lower role in a similar position that matches your skills and experience, or you may remain on a reserve list for 12 months.</li><li>Security clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained prior to the start of the scheme or is obtained with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.</li><li>Due to the classification of information associated with certain projects, some work-based placements are restricted to Sole UK Nationals only.</li><li>Office attendance and attendance to a training providers site (where applicable) will be required. Travel and accommodation costs for office attendance or assessment centres are not reimbursed.</li></ul><ul><li>This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.</li></ul><ul><li>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at Assessment Centre, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours below: </li></ul><ol><li> Communicating and Influencing</li><li> Working Together</li><li> Making Effective Decisions</li><li> Delivering at Pace</li></ol><p> In the event of the need for further merit differentiation the scheme lead will order candidates in merit using candidate assessment feedback. </p><ul><li>Please view and save our Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-DES-ET-Candidate-Information-Pack_.pdf" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Candidate Information Pack</a></li></ul><p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p><p>As a Disability Confident level 3 leader, DE&amp;S is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.</p><p>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 and offer them an interview or assessment centre opportunity if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.</p><p>On occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to invite all Disability Confident candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria to an assessment centre, we may limit the number of invites offered. In this circumstance we may prioritise interviewing candidates who align most closely to the selection criteria. Information for this will be drawn from other sources of information from your application such as your 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.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Entry Talent TA Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-EngApprentice@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-EngApprentice@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NDgmdmVyaWZ5PTdkYTJjOWY1OWM1OGFhZjU2NDc0MzYzNjJmMjNjNTE2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NzU1LTIyZTM3NWI3ZDMxYmE0ZjA5MWQ1ZjNiNTk3MTA0ODBjNmIzODc0NTM=" target="_blank">Defence Civil Servant Offer_External Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NDkmdmVyaWZ5PTJlODY0NTM1MGFjNGVhNzhiZGM4NzhmMTdmMmFmM2VjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NzU1LTIyZTM3NWI3ZDMxYmE0ZjA5MWQ1ZjNiNTk3MTA0ODBjNmIzODc0NTM=" target="_blank">FURTHER INFORMATION Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 129kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NTAmdmVyaWZ5PWI5OWQ5MDAyNjE5ZjcyOWRlNTlhNDRiN2FiYzI0OTk0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NzU1LTIyZTM3NWI3ZDMxYmE0ZjA5MWQ1ZjNiNTk3MTA0ODBjNmIzODc0NTM=" target="_blank">TACOS Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 181kB)

DE&S Protective Security Adviser Apprenticeship Scheme

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The government’s approach to digital and IT puts user needs at the heart of decision making. User researchers are key figures in digital delivery here in HSE.</p><p>User researchers plan, design and carry out research activities with internal and external users that help teams get a deep understanding of the people that use HSE services. This research informs policy, proposition, service, content and interaction design so that services work well for users and achieve policy intent.</p><p>You will be part of a relatively new Digital team within HSE’s Operational Services Division. The Digital team is made up of User Researchers, Interaction Designers, Product Managers and Digital Delivery Managers.</p><p>User Researchers in HSE support service teams by generating new and useful user insights, and work closely with interaction designers, product managers, content designers, business analysts and developers to build and iteratively improve services for users.</p><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p><p>Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>A user researcher is usually embedded in a multidisciplinary team and responsible for planning and carrying out user research activities. At this level, you will be expected to work independently on a team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Working with other user researchers, Interaction Designers and service managers to develop and advocate appropriate research strategies to understand user needs for a service, and to continually test and improve the service</li><li>Fostering a culture of team involvement in user research, analysis, design rationale and decision making based on user needs</li><li>Planning, designing, preparing and running user research activities using mixed methods to support the design, development and continuous improvement of digital government services (including contextual discovery, survey, experience mapping, diary studies, early stage concept and prototype testing, and contextual usability and accessibility testing)</li><li>Managing the usability and accessibility testing process from recruiting participants, designing test tasks, and preparing discussion guides, to test moderation, analysis and presenting results</li><li>Analyse research data and findings so that research is shareable and traceable</li><li>Effectively communicating user research findings to the team and the wider organisation, so that they share a strong understanding of their users (including presentations at show and tells, designing and maintaining research outputs on the team SharePoint site, formal reports)</li><li>Working closely with designers and developers to turn user research findings into stories and actions that lead to valuable product and service features.</li></ul><p>Full details can be found here: <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/user-researcher#user-researcher" target="_blank">User researcher - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Skills &amp; Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrable knowledge, experience in and passion for user centred design practices for web, service or software development</li><li>Experience of understanding user needs for web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with the most complex user journeys</li><li>Experience of designing, facilitating and analysing a wide range of qualitative and quantitative user research methods</li><li>Proficient understanding of strengths and limitations of different research methods</li><li>Experience of presenting user research findings in a wide variety of formats and contexts</li><li>Experience of introducing and establishing user research practices in an organisation</li><li>Experience of working in an agile development environment with designers and developers and product managers to create new digital products and services </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>User researcher - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,686, Health and Safety Executive contributes £13,814 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></ul><p><strong>We invest in our people with;</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Access to the highly competitive <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Scheme</a> to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector</li><li>Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career</li><li>Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture</li><li>25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave</li><li>Parental leave benefits</li><li>As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards, and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application Information</strong></p><p>As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, experience, and qualifications.</p><p>You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 750 words which demonstrates how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert.</p><p><strong>Application Guidance</strong></p><p>Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/ </a></p><p><strong>Sift Information</strong></p><p>The sift will take place from 16th February when you will be assessed on your CV and Personal Statement.</p><p><strong>Please note in the event of a high number of applications we will conduct an initial sift on the CV. Only candidates passing the benchmark for their CV will go on to have their Personal Statement scored also.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Information</strong></p><p>Interviews will take place from 2nd March when you will be assessed against the behaviours and technical skill detailed within the job advert.</p><p>Please note the sift and interview dates are subject to change based on panel availability. </p><p><strong>Sponsorship </strong></p><p>This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.</p><p>Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply. </p><p>HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.</p><p>From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment<strong>. </strong>If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box <a href="mailto:internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK</a></p><p>It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document. </p><p>Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.</p><p>HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.</p><p>If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a></p><p>If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE. </p><p>Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further;<br>Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.</p><p><br></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Dan Williamson</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Daniel.williamson@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.williamson@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a> or by writing to HSE at the following address: <br>HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: <br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecode…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NDcmdmVyaWZ5PTVjMWEyZmYwM2YxYjUzYzg5NTQzYzAwNDNjMGVjMzYxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NzcwLWMyYjRiNjUwYTA3MDY1MTQ0OGFiZDE4MGIyYzMzYWYwYWY2MTFiYTc=" target="_blank">HSE Terms and Conditions - CSJ Advert Annex Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 116kB)

Health and Safety Executive

User Researcher (Band 3/SEO)

Home Office

Senior Interaction Designer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.</p><p>We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.</p><p>Nationality, visas, and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to Sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country.</p><p> We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.</p><p>SC clearance: This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">Security Check (SC) security clearance</a>. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Security Operations Lead, you can base yourself at any of the following Defence Munitions (DM) sites</p><ul><li>DM Beith, Beith, Ayrshire KA15 1JT</li><li>DM Gosport, Gosport, Hampshire PO13 0AH</li><li>DM Kineton, Kineton, Warwickshire CV47 2UL</li><li>DM Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5LX</li><li>DM Plymouth, Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2TX</li><li>DM Crombie, Nr Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 8LA</li><li>DM Glen Douglas, Glen Douglas Road, Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, G83 7AZ</li></ul><p>Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S) are recruiting for a Security Operations Lead to support security operations across our Defence Munitions (DM) sites. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding complex, high-risk environments that directly support UK defence capability. </p><p>As a Security Operations Lead, you will ensure an effective and proportionate security posture across sites, facilities, estates and operational teams. You will lead and influence physical security operations, maintaining preparedness for security incidents and events, and ensuring risks are identified, managed and mitigated appropriately. </p><p>You will have confident leadership skills gained from a security operations environment, with experience in resilience, risk management, assurance and governance. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will provide clear and practical security advice and contribute to the development and implementation of security policies and procedures. </p><p>Having experience of working in an Explosives Environment would be beneficial as would familiarity with the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) Foundation and Operational Requirements Process. </p><p>DE&amp;S offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, with strong emphasis on professional development. You will have access to learning opportunities and support to enhance your security expertise, with clear routes for career progression within the defence security profession. </p><p>Please note the role requires regular travel to visit DM sites across the UK.</p><p>We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance at your base site is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% / 3 days of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Managing security risks by overseeing Physical Security operations appropriate to the Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME) setting and the deployment of security measures to effectively protect assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the estate.</li><li>Planning, testing, and responding to security/emergency incidents.</li><li>Conducting assurance of all risks pertaining to site/facility/estate security, providing evidence-based risk mitigations to decision-makers.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with relevant regulation and legislation, providing site/facility/estate level guidance on the implementation of these through site security instructions or orders.</li><li>Assuring the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the site/facility/estate.</li><li>Maintaining effective strategic relationships with Policing and Guarding providers, including external Home Office Police Forces.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:</p><ul><li><strong>Lead Essential Criteria</strong> - Previous experience of working within Security Operations.</li><li>Experience in a leadership role and delivering effective outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing risk and security governance.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing decisions.</li><li>Evidence of using written and verbal communications skills.</li><li>Hold or be willing to attain the Establishment Security Officer course in the first six months of employment, with the assistance of DE&amp;S.</li><li>Hold a valid Driving license to travel to sites across the UK. </li></ul><p>In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:</p><ul><li>Core Behaviour 1: Leadership – CSBC3</li><li>Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and influencing – CSBC3 </li><li>Technical Competence 1: Risk Understanding and Mitigation – Practitioner level </li><li>Technical Competence 2: Protective Security - Supervised Practitioner level </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,100, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,775 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li><li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards</li><li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications</li><li>Support for progression</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Enhanced parental leave schemes</li></ul><p>Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank"><strong>Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li><li>Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack</strong></a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</strong></a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank"><strong>The Code - Civil Service Commission</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p><strong><em>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed </em></strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Disability Confident:</strong></p><p>Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’ </p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest:</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: </p><ol><li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.</li><li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. <em>Please follow our </em><a href="https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv" target="_blank"><strong><em>guidance on CV writing</em></strong></a><em> for best chance of success.</em></li><li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. </li></ol><p>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: </p><ul><li>1st: Core Behaviour 1 </li></ul><ul><li>2nd: Core Behaviour 2 </li></ul><ul><li>3rd: Technical Competencies </li></ul><ul><li>4th: CV Review </li></ul><p>In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to use the Lead criterion, and/or an additional assessment. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: <a href="mailto:DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission</a></p><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>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 : Michael Ponsford</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:michael.ponsford101@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.ponsford101@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:michael.ponsford101@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.ponsford101@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NTQmdmVyaWZ5PTc3M2QxN2QwMDFhMTc5OTUyNmI2NzZjYzc3MmZmNDQwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NzgxLTFjMDQwMjY2NDgzNzMxMzY2NWM4ZmVhNzM5MGExMTE4MWQxMjgzMjU=" target="_blank">20250527 Success Profile Behaviours 2025 document v1-O Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 11MB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NTUmdmVyaWZ5PWI0YTVlM2E1YjM1YTQ4M2FhMDg1MzJkYzUyYTc1ZTcxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NzgxLTFjMDQwMjY2NDgzNzMxMzY2NWM4ZmVhNzM5MGExMTE4MWQxMjgzMjU=" target="_blank">DES Security Profession Competency Framework- official (002) (2) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 70kB)

DE&S Security Operations Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Instructional position delivering instruction as part of the Foundation Degree level course, (BTEC Higher national equivalent) to military air engineering students in Avionic System Principles.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. </p><h4>Job description</h4><h4><strong>Specialist Instructor Officer – Avionic System Principles</strong></h4><p><strong>Location:</strong> Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS), Gosport<br><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive , <strong>Contract:</strong> Full-time , <strong>Hours:</strong> Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–14:30</p><p>Are you an experienced <strong>Avionics professional</strong> with expertise in <strong>Avionic Systems</strong>? Do you want to use your knowledge to <strong>train and inspire the next generation of Royal Navy Aircraft Engineering Technicians and Officers</strong>?</p><p>The <strong>Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS)</strong> is seeking a <strong>Specialist Instructor Officer</strong> to deliver <strong>high-quality training</strong> in avionics principles and systems. You’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of military aviation engineering.</p><h4><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h4><ul><li>Deliver <strong>practical and theoretical lessons</strong> to classes of up to 16 adult learners.</li><li>Prepare engaging teaching materials and maintain course documentation.</li><li>Invigilate and mark assessments, propose updates, and set new exam questions.</li><li>Mentor and support new team members as you gain experience.</li></ul><h4><strong>What You’ll Teach</strong></h4><p>Courses leading to:</p><ul><li><strong>Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education</strong>, or</li><li><strong>Level 5 Foundation Degree in Aeronautical Engineering</strong><br>(Delivered by the MOD and accredited by the University of Portsmouth.)</li></ul><p>Your trainees will progress to become <strong>engineering supervisors on Royal Navy Air Squadrons deployed worldwide</strong>.</p><h4><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h4><ul><li>Strong background in <strong>Avionic Systems</strong>.</li><li>Ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly.</li><li>Teaching experience is desirable, but <strong>full Defence Trainer Course training will be provided</strong>, with opportunities for further civilian teaching qualifications.</li></ul><h4><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Supportive environment</strong> with experienced mentors and pastoral care.</li><li><strong>45 weeks per year</strong> training schedule.</li><li>Opportunities for <strong>career development and qualifications</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to inspire the future of military aviation engineering?</strong><br>Apply now and make a difference.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><h4><strong>Essential Qualifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Recognised aeronautical engineering apprenticeship</strong> or equivalent training, plus <strong>Level 4 ONC/OND</strong> and <strong>5 years recent trade experience</strong>, <strong>OR</strong></li><li><strong>UK Armed Forces Aircraft Engineering training</strong>, attained <strong>Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level</strong>, with a proven technical track record.</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>Applicants should hold a Level 5 qualification in a related subject and have 3 years’ experience in either teaching or engineering; <br>or;<br>Candidates who have completed a UK Armed Forces Engineering training and have attained Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level and have a proven track record of technical experience (preferably aircraft) will be deemed as meeting the necessary requirements.<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>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Generous holiday allowance - 25 days annual holiday, rising<br>to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to public<br>holidays.</li><li>Limited special paid leave for approved voluntary opportunities<br>(Conditions apply)</li><li> Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave</li><li> Free Parking</li><li>Use of a gym and swimming pool at competitive rates.</li><li>Onsite nursery facilities</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses. </p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. </p><p>Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. </p><p>Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>. </p><p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. </p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The <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 and previous skills and experience. <br><br>Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.<br><br>At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of Suitability and the following Behaviours:</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing<br>• Working Together<br>• Developing Self and Others</p><p>At interview, you will be assessed against the following: <br><br>• Communicating and Influencing<br>• Working Together<br>• Developing Self and Others</p><p>Applicants that are selected for interview will also be required to undertake a short trade/employment test and to deliver a 10–15-minute presentation at the interview stage. Selected candidates will be provided a list of suitable subjects for their presentation.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> . </p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. </p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. </p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. </p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : For further information regarding this post please contact the recruiting line manager.</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:karl.greer102@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">karl.greer102@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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NzImdmVyaWZ5PWE5MTMwNDI4MGEzNDNjNWQ5OTFlMDk1ZGE3NjYzM2QxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4Njk0LWY3NDQ1ZTY2YjQ4NzgzZjYxZTU0ZmVjMzE0N2RhODMwNGJhZWI4YTE=" target="_blank">Candidate Information updated_ Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NzMmdmVyaWZ5PTg1MWQ1OWY1NjNiZjZjMDVhM2RjOTE3NzJmMjRlZWUxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4Njk0LWY3NDQ1ZTY2YjQ4NzgzZjYxZTU0ZmVjMzE0N2RhODMwNGJhZWI4YTE=" 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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NzQmdmVyaWZ5PTIxMjJkM2VmZjQ0YmJkNzQ0ZTM0NGU3MGIyMGQ5ZTE2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4Njk0LWY3NDQ1ZTY2YjQ4NzgzZjYxZTU0ZmVjMzE0N2RhODMwNGJhZWI4YTE=" target="_blank">Air Command's Applicant Guide (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 499kB)

Specialist Instructional Officer Avionic System Principles.

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Recruitment and Onboarding Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government — we are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government.</p><p>Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by:</p><ol><li> joining up public sector services</li><li> harnessing the power of AI for the public good</li><li> strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure</li><li> elevating leadership and investing in talent</li><li> funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation</li><li> committing to transparency and driving accountability</li></ol><p>We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK’s geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government.</p><p>We’re part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol.</p><p>The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you’ll be working with some of the world’s most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale.</p><p>Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation’s highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Data Governance Team, as part of the GDS Product, Strategy, Planning and Performance directorate, provides specialist expertise and leadership across the Government Digital Service. GDS has specialist data protection requirements and needs extensive data governance controls to be designed and incorporated into product development. Strong privacy controls designed and built from the outset maintain users' confidence in the digital services delivered by GDS. </p><p>The Data Governance team has an excellent track record for their enabling and pragmatic attitudes to support delivery teams in achieving GDS’s strategic objectives at a fast pace whilst balancing robust data protection compliance. The postholder will lead on delivering data protection excellence across GDS in products such as the <a href="http://gov.uk" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> web platform, App, analytics and new and upcoming products such as <a href="http://gov.uk" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> Chat. </p><p>As a Data Governance and Privacy Manager, you will:</p><ul><li>support the Data Protection Lead to ensure the GDS Product Group complies with data protection law by delivering flexible and pragmatic governance practices that enable delivery at pace</li><li>lead and deliver high quality Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Privacy Notices and Records of Processing Activities for new projects at pace</li><li>support other key processes including delivering data subject rights and managing personal data incidents</li><li>identify, assess and manage data protection risks, ensuring that risks are appropriately escalated to the Data Protection Lead and GDS Senior Management</li><li>design and deliver training to ensure GDS staff understand data protection obligations and best practices, fostering a culture of data privacy at all levels</li><li>work closely with GDS colleagues to build trust</li><li>deliver high quality written and verbal briefings to all levels, including delivery managers and senior management</li><li>work closely with external stakeholders such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and privacy groups to ensure compliance and address queries</li><li>provide proactive support to the Data Protection Lead to manage compliance, identify risks, and deliver strategic objectives</li><li>prioritise effectively to manage a high volume, fast paced and frequently evolving workload</li><li>manage workload to ensure that priorities align with strategic and team objectives and deadlines are met</li><li>provide expert advice and direction on complex and novel forms of processing, especially on AI</li><li>balance legal requirements against the need to deliver innovative solutions to benefit the public, supporting timely delivery of demanding GDS targets</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We’re interested in people who have:</p><ul><li>experience at delivering data protection compliance within complex digital projects with the ability to enable the use of innovative techniques such as the use of AI etc</li><li>a strong understanding of data protection law (eg UK GDPR, DPA 2018)</li><li>hold a relevant privacy qualification such as IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM) or PDP, with experience of delivering data protection within fast paced organisations</li><li>proven experience in managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously, prioritising workload and meeting challenging deadlines in a fast paced environment</li><li>the ability to work under pressure and adjust priorities where necessary</li><li>extensive experience of delivering Data Protection Impact Assessments which enable delivery and mitigate risks through pragmatic solutions</li><li>the ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities for improvement</li><li>proven experience of using excellent verbal and written communication skills to build strong relationships and influence data protection practices</li><li>skills in translating data protection requirements into clear, practical advice</li><li>strong experience of working as part of a team, collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve collective goals and enhance team performance</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>There are many benefits of working at GDS, including:</p><ul><li>flexible hybrid working with flexi-time and the option to work part-time or condensed hours</li><li>a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>25 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year up to a maximum of 30 days</li><li>an extra day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>an in-year bonus scheme to recognise high performance</li><li>career progression and coaching, including a training budget for personal development</li><li>a focus on wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programme</li><li>job satisfaction from making government services easier to use and more inclusive for people across the UK</li><li>advances on pay, including for travel season tickets</li><li>death in service benefits</li><li>cycle to work scheme and facilities</li><li>access to an employee discounts scheme</li><li>10 learning days per year</li><li>volunteering opportunities (5 special leave days per year)</li><li>access to a suite of learning activities through Civil Service learning</li><li>access to children's holiday play schemes across different locations in central London</li></ul><p><br>Any move to Government Digital Service 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><strong>Office attendance</strong><br>The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.<br>DSIT does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home). </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>The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:</p><ul><li>a simple application screening process - we only ask for a CV and cover letter of up to 1000 words. Important tip - please ensure that your cover letter includes how you meet the skills and experience listed in the “person specification” section above</li><li>successful candidates will then be asked to attend a 60 minute video interview.</li></ul><p>In order to assist candidates with this role, we will be holding a virtual recruitment event on <strong>Monday 2nd February at 12:00 to 13:00</strong> where we will introduce you to what it is like to be a Data Governance &amp; Privacy Manager at the Government Digital Service, the team that you will be potentially working with and a bit about how the application and interview process works within the civil service. There will also be time to answer any questions.</p><p>If you would like to join this recruitment open day session, access the session, please using this <a href="http://meet.google.com/inv-uszj-iru" target="_blank">Google link.</a></p><p>Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.</p><p>In the event we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct the initial sift against the lead criteria which is: </p><ul><li><strong>experience at delivering data protection compliance within complex digital projects with the ability to enable the use of innovative techniques such as the use of AI etc </strong></li></ul><p>In the Civil Service, we use <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We’ll be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.</p><p>For this role we’ll be assessing you against the following <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours" target="_blank">Civil Service Behaviours</a>: </p><ul><li>leadership</li><li>making effective decisions</li><li>communicating and influencing</li><li>managing a quality service</li></ul><p>We’ll also be assessing your experience and specialist technical skills against the following skills defined in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework for the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/data-governance-manager" target="_blank">Data Governance and Privacy Manager</a> role:</p><ul><li>data ethics and privacy</li><li>enabling and informing risk-based decisions</li><li>stakeholder relationship management</li><li>communicating analysis and insight</li><li>strategic thinking</li><li>communicating between the technical and non technical</li></ul><p>Want to know more about who Government Digital and Data are? <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdsit.pagetiger.com%2Fbzwfhzv%2F1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKhaitan.Samji%40dsit.gov.uk%7Cde18d021b40f4f03485208de15fa630f%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638972362324010808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xQkVZHlVGDaYxsy1XM84wV55nJg1h34DK%2Fxh3eAlHXM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Click Here</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline</strong></p><p>Sift completion: 20th February 2026</p><p>Panel interviews: 2nd March 2026</p><p>Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.</p><p>A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>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" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">the Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy</a>.</p><p>Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible. </p><p>For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers.</p><p><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p><p>DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gdsrecruitment@dsit.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:gds-complaints@dsit.gov.uk" target="_blank">gds-complaints@dsit.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission by email: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a> Or in writing: Civil Service Commission, Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ.<br><br>

Government Digital Service

Data Governance and Privacy Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Location:</strong> MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH (Training provider location for initial 10 months)<br><strong>Duration:</strong> Five years<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> September 2026<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £26,320 (with annual increments)</p><p><strong>Entry Requirements:</strong> GCSE English and Maths, 3 relevant A levels including mathematics and a relevant science, or 96 STEM subject UCAS points</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full-time</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br>Join Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S) to support the UK Armed Forces by delivering cutting-edge equipment and technology. This five-year programme offers hands-on experience as you complete several work-based training placements whilst completing the BEng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in preparation for engineering roles within current and future defence programmes. You’ll work in a hugely collaborative environment to ensure that DE&amp;S continues to deliver the very best equipment to the front line.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time college attendance for initial 10 months, learning core engineering skills.</li><li>Practical, vocational, and academic training towards an engineering BEng.</li><li>Technical focused placements in Bristol Abbey Wood delivery teams</li><li>Opportunities to visit industry partner or other military sites</li><li>Read more about the scheme here: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/careers/electronic-degree-apprenticeship/" target="_blank">Electronic Degree Apprenticeship</a></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p><ul><li>UK residency for the last 5 years</li><li>Security Check (SC) clearance required</li><li>Right to work in the UK (DE&amp;S does not sponsor visas)</li><li>Aged 16 years or over by August 2026</li><li>Do not hold existing higher-level qualifications in the same or a similar subject</li><li>Must no longer be in full-time education by the start of the scheme</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum selection criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>GCSE English language and Maths at a minimum grade 4</li><li>Three full A Levels at grade C or above to include Maths and a Science, or 96 UCAS points from STEM subjects</li><li>Pass at online assessment stage</li></ul><p><em>Final-year students can apply with official predicted grades; all qualifications must be evidenced by end of August 2026. (Equivalent level qualifications to GCSEs in the required subject and grades will also be considered).</em></p><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>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,320, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,624 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><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £26,320 with annual increments</li><li>25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an extra privilege day)</li><li>Employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Flexible working options and access to on-site facilities</li><li>Professional training and funding for qualifications</li><li>Access to employee networks promoting diversity and inclusion</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li></ul></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.<p><strong>Apply Online (26 Jan – 16 Feb 2026</strong>)</p><p>Complete an online application form using the link in this advert. Complete all information accurately including how you meet our minimum selection criteria. Please allow sufficient time to complete and submit your application to meet the deadline and be able to contact us in case of technical difficulties. Applications that are not fully submitted by the deadline cannot be accepted.</p><p><strong>Online Assessments (Feb 2026)</strong></p><p>We’ll ask you to complete some interactive assessments. These should take around 30-35 minutes. They will provide us with insight into your adaptability, how you interact and learn new skills, and how you will naturally act and think at work.</p><p><strong>Eligibility checks (March 2026)</strong></p><p>We will review your application form to ensure you meet our minimum selection criteria and nationality requirements.</p><p><strong>Assessment Centre (April 2026)</strong></p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre at DE&amp;S headquarters, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. There will be limited dates available. You’ll undertake an interview, presentation and a group activity. Please note, attendance is required in person, as virtual participation is not available.</p><p><strong>Provisional Offer (May 2026)</strong></p><p>We will offer based on order of merit to the number of roles available.</p><p><strong>Onboarding (May – Aug 2026) </strong></p><p>All pre-employment checks will take place to ensure you evidence our minimum selection and eligibility criteria to undertake a role within the MOD. If all are successful, we will provide a formal offer of employment.</p><p><strong>Induction (September 2026)</strong></p><p>Subject to confirmation, this scheme is expected to start September 2026.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>Your application form must list your qualifications to meet the minimum selection criteria, if missing, we will be unable to qualify you against our eligibility checks.</li><li>Should you encounter any technical difficulties submitting your application please take screenshots and email us <a href="mailto:DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a>. Without screenshots of the issue, we may be unable to progress your application.</li><li>On occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to invite all successful candidates to an assessment centre, we may limit the number of invites offered. In this circumstance we may prioritise interviewing candidates who align most closely to the selection criteria. Information for this will be drawn from other sources of information from your application such as your CV. </li><li>Civil Service offers are made in order of merit. If you have passed our assessment centre but there are no roles available, we may offer you an alternative, or lower role in a similar position that matches your skills and experience, or you may remain on a reserve list for 12 months.</li><li>Security clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained prior to the start of the scheme or is obtained with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.</li><li>Due to the classification of information associated with certain projects, some work-based placements are restricted to Sole UK Nationals only.</li><li>Office attendance and attendance to a training providers site (where applicable) will be required. Travel and accommodation costs for office attendance or assessment centres are not reimbursed.</li></ul><ul><li>This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.</li></ul><ul><li>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at Assessment Centre, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours below: </li></ul><ol><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace </li></ol><p>In the event of the need for further merit differentiation the Scheme Lead will order candidates in merit using candidate assessment feedback. </p><ul><li>Please view and save our Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-DES-ET-Candidate-Information-Pack_.pdf" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Candidate Information Pack</a></li></ul><p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p><p>As a Disability Confident level 3 leader, DE&amp;S is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.</p><p>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 and offer them an interview or assessment centre opportunity if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.</p><p>On occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to invite all Disability Confident candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria to an assessment centre, we may limit the number of invites offered. In this circumstance we may prioritise interviewing candidates who align most closely to the selection criteria. Information for this will be drawn from other sources of information from your application such as your CV.</p><p><strong>Civil Service Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank">The Code - Civil Service Commission</a></li></ul><p>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLaura.Harrington105%40mod.gov.uk%7C50967aa2b23e4fb0c42f08ddbd35ccc5%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C638874760952874141%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3uBEOkWyMJMRQ7BV0gHmncJFPbhJ3h2bs21FLNFMTD0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. </p><p><strong>Contact</strong></p><p>Have a question or a request for a reasonable adjustment? Email us at <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Apply now to start your career and make a difference for the UK Armed Forces!</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-EngApprentice@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-EngApprentice@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5MjEmdmVyaWZ5PTU3MWUwOTY3ZDMwZjc0YjkzNzVlNGUxMWM0MGQyMDhkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NjY4LTkzNjY4Njg5YzcwODNmNWJiZWVhMzhkMDQ5NDJmN2U0NTk3MTAxNTg=" target="_blank">Defence Civil Servant Offer_External Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5MjImdmVyaWZ5PWZlMmNiYWRhNTRhM2UxYmM5YmI3ZGY3OGUyYTBlNmY0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NjY4LTkzNjY4Njg5YzcwODNmNWJiZWVhMzhkMDQ5NDJmN2U0NTk3MTAxNTg=" target="_blank">FURTHER INFORMATION Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 129kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5MjMmdmVyaWZ5PTA2MmNmNzljMGU3ZGNlMTM3ZDEzOTg4NjE5ZDkzMTEyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NjY4LTkzNjY4Njg5YzcwODNmNWJiZWVhMzhkMDQ5NDJmN2U0NTk3MTAxNTg=" target="_blank">TACOS Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 181kB)

DE&S Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Location:</strong> MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH (Office attendance required)<br><strong>Duration:</strong> Four years<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> September 2026<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £26,320 (with annual increments)</p><p><strong>Entry Requirements:</strong> GCSE English and Maths and relevant level 3 STEM qualifications.</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full-time</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br>Join Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S) to support the UK Armed Forces by delivering cutting-edge equipment and technology. This four -year programme offers hands-on experience as you complete several work-based training placements whilst completing the BSc in Digital Technology Solutions in preparation for software engineering roles within current and future defence programmes. You’ll work in a hugely collaborative environment to ensure that DE&amp;S continues to deliver the very best equipment to the front line.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Part time completion of your BSc with a local academic training provider.</li><li>Technical focused placements in Bristol Abbey Wood project delivery teams</li><li>Potential to work with industry partner and our military customers</li><li>Read more about the scheme here: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/careers/software-degree-apprenticeship/" target="_blank">Software Degree Apprenticeship</a></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p><ul><li>UK residency for the last 5 years</li><li>Security Check (SC) clearance required</li><li>Right to work in the UK (DE&amp;S does not sponsor visas)</li><li>Aged 16 years or over by August 2026</li><li>Do not hold existing higher-level qualifications in the same or a similar subject</li><li>Must no longer be in full-time education by the start of the scheme</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum selection criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>GCSE English language and Maths at a minimum grade 4</li><li>Three full A Levels at grade C or above to include Maths and a Science, or 96 UCAS points from STEM subjects</li><li>Pass at online assessment stage</li></ul><p><em>Final-year students can apply with official predicted grades; all qualifications must be evidenced by end of August 2026. (Equivalent level qualifications to GCSEs in the required subject and grades will also be considered).</em></p><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>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,320, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,624 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><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £26,320 with annual increments</li><li>25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an extra privilege day)</li><li>Employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Flexible working options and access to on-site facilities</li><li>Professional training and funding for qualifications</li><li>Access to employee networks promoting diversity and inclusion</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li></ul></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.<p><strong>Apply Online (26 Jan – 16 Feb 2026</strong>)</p><p>Complete an online application form using the link in this advert. Complete all information accurately including how you meet our minimum selection criteria. Please allow sufficient time to complete and submit your application to meet the deadline and be able to contact us in case of technical difficulties. Applications that are not fully submitted by the deadline cannot be accepted.</p><p><strong>Online Assessments (Feb 2026)</strong></p><p>We’ll ask you to complete some interactive assessments. These should take around 30-35 minutes. They will provide us with insight into your adaptability, how you interact and learn new skills, and how you will naturally act and think at work.</p><p><strong>Eligibility checks (March 2026)</strong></p><p>We will review your application form to ensure you meet our minimum selection criteria and nationality requirements.</p><p><strong>Assessment Centre (April 2026)</strong></p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre at DE&amp;S headquarters, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. There will be limited dates available. You’ll undertake an interview, presentation and a group activity. Please note, attendance is required in person, as virtual participation is not available.</p><p><strong>Provisional Offer (May 2026)</strong></p><p>We will offer based on order of merit to the number of roles available.</p><p><strong>Onboarding (May – Aug 2026) </strong></p><p>All pre-employment checks will take place to ensure you evidence our minimum selection and eligibility criteria to undertake a role within the MOD. If all are successful, we will provide a formal offer of employment.</p><p><strong>Induction (September 2026)</strong></p><p>Subject to confirmation, this scheme is expected to start September 2026.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>Your application form must list your qualifications to meet the minimum selection criteria, if missing, we will be unable to qualify you against our eligibility checks.</li><li>Should you encounter any technical difficulties submitting your application please take screenshots and email us <a href="mailto:DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a>. Without screenshots of the issue, we may be unable to progress your application.</li><li>On occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to invite all successful candidates to an assessment centre, we may limit the number of invites offered. In this circumstance we may prioritise interviewing candidates who align most closely to the selection criteria. Information for this will be drawn from other sources of information from your application such as your CV. </li><li>Civil Service offers are made in order of merit. If you have passed our assessment centre but there are no roles available, we may offer you an alternative, or lower role in a similar position that matches your skills and experience, or you may remain on a reserve list for 12 months.</li><li>Security clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained prior to the start of the scheme or is obtained with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.</li><li>Due to the classification of information associated with certain projects, some work-based placements are restricted to Sole UK Nationals only.</li><li>Office attendance and attendance to a training providers site (where applicable) will be required. Travel and accommodation costs for office attendance or assessment centres are not reimbursed.</li></ul><ul><li>This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.</li></ul><ul><li>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at Assessment Centre, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours below: </li></ul><ol><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace </li></ol><p>In the event of the need for further merit differentiation the Scheme Lead will order candidates in merit using candidate assessment feedback. </p><ul><li>Please view and save our Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-DES-ET-Candidate-Information-Pack_.pdf" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Candidate Information Pack</a></li></ul><p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p><p>As a Disability Confident level 3 leader, DE&amp;S is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.</p><p>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 and offer them an interview or assessment centre opportunity if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.</p><p>On occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to invite all Disability Confident candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria to an assessment centre, we may limit the number of invites offered. In this circumstance we may prioritise interviewing candidates who align most closely to the selection criteria. Information for this will be drawn from other sources of information from your application such as your CV.</p><p><strong>Civil Service Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank">The Code - Civil Service Commission</a></li></ul><p>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLaura.Harrington105%40mod.gov.uk%7C50967aa2b23e4fb0c42f08ddbd35ccc5%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C638874760952874141%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3uBEOkWyMJMRQ7BV0gHmncJFPbhJ3h2bs21FLNFMTD0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. </p><p><strong>Contact</strong></p><p>Have a question or a request for a reasonable adjustment? Email us at <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Apply now to start your career and make a difference for the UK Armed Forces!</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-EngApprentice@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-EngApprentice@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5MjcmdmVyaWZ5PTQ3MGRhMzRkM2U5OTU1ZTY3ZTM3YzUwNTk4YWZjNTRiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NjMxLTZlOWFhZWFiNWU1NDRjZTRkNmI0ZTY1MGIzZGE0OTFjNWZlYmRjMzk=" target="_blank">Defence Civil Servant Offer_External Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5MjgmdmVyaWZ5PThiZDc1OTZmZDRkNGU3NzY3OWQ1M2YxNjA4MTRlZTgyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NjMxLTZlOWFhZWFiNWU1NDRjZTRkNmI0ZTY1MGIzZGE0OTFjNWZlYmRjMzk=" target="_blank">FURTHER INFORMATION Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 129kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5MjkmdmVyaWZ5PTJlMjk2N2I2YmE3MmY0OTM3NDcxOTE3Y2Q4NWRmMjc4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NjMxLTZlOWFhZWFiNWU1NDRjZTRkNmI0ZTY1MGIzZGE0OTFjNWZlYmRjMzk=" target="_blank">TACOS Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 181kB)

DE&S Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme

Area Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Location:</strong> MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH (Office attendance required)<br><strong>Duration:</strong> Four years<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> September 2026<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £25,200 (with annual increments)</p><p><strong>Entry Requirements:</strong> GCSE English and Maths and relevant level 3 STEM qualifications.</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full-time</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br>Join Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S) to support the UK Armed Forces by delivering cutting-edge equipment and technology. This four -year programme offers hands-on experience as you complete several work-based training placements whilst completing the BSc in Digital Technology Solutions in preparation for Digital &amp; Data roles within current and future defence programmes. You’ll work in a hugely collaborative environment to ensure that DE&amp;S continues to deliver the very best equipment to the front line.</p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Part time completion of your BSc with a local academic training provider.</li><li>Learn about Information Technology (IT) &amp; Digital Operations</li><li>Digitally &amp; Data focused placements across delivery teams </li><li>Apply your apprenticeship learning on implementing and maintaining digital services and projects, contributing to critical defence digital capability delivery</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p><ul><li><p>UK residency for the last 5 years</p></li><li><p>Security Check (SC) clearance required </p></li><li><p>Right to work in the UK (DE&amp;S does not sponsor visas)</p></li><li><p>Must not hold existing higher-level qualifications in the same or a similar subject</p></li><li><p>Must no longer be in full-time education by the start of the scheme</p></li></ul><p><strong>Minimum selection criteria: </strong></p><ul><li><p>GCSE English language and Maths at a minimum grade 4</p></li><li><p>Three full A Levels at grade C or above to include Maths and a Science, or 96 UCAS points from STEM subjects</p></li><li><p>Pass at online assessment stage</p></li></ul><p><em>Final-year students can apply with official predicted grades; all qualifications must be evidenced by end of August 2026. (Equivalent level qualifications to GCSEs in the required subject and grades will also be considered).</em></p><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>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,200, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,300 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><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £25,200 with annual increments</li><li>25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an extra privilege day)</li><li>Employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Flexible working options and access to on-site facilities</li><li>Professional training and funding for qualifications</li><li>Access to employee networks promoting diversity and inclusion</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li></ul></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.<p><strong>Apply Online (26 Jan – 16 Feb 2026</strong>)</p><p>Complete an online application form using the link in this advert. Complete all information accurately including how you meet our minimum selection criteria. Please allow sufficient time to complete and submit your application to meet the deadline and be able to contact us in case of technical difficulties. Applications that are not fully submitted by the deadline cannot be accepted.</p><p><strong>Online Assessments (Feb 2026)</strong></p><p>We’ll ask you to complete some interactive assessments. These should take around 30-35 minutes. They will provide us with insight into your adaptability, how you interact and learn new skills, and how you will naturally act and think at work.</p><p><strong>Eligibility checks (March 2026)</strong></p><p>We will review your application form to ensure you meet our minimum selection criteria and nationality requirements.</p><p><strong>Assessment Centre (April 2026)</strong></p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre at DE&amp;S headquarters, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. There will be limited dates available. You’ll undertake an interview, presentation and a group activity. Please note, attendance is required in person, as virtual participation is not available.</p><p><strong>Provisional Offer (May 2026)</strong></p><p>We will offer based on order of merit to the number of roles available.</p><p><strong>Onboarding (May – Aug 2026) </strong></p><p>All pre-employment checks will take place to ensure you evidence our minimum selection and eligibility criteria to undertake a role within the MOD. If all are successful, we will provide a formal offer of employment.</p><p><strong>Induction (September 2026)</strong></p><p>Subject to confirmation, this scheme is expected to start September 2026.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>Your application form must list your qualifications to meet the minimum selection criteria, if missing, we will be unable to qualify you against our eligibility checks.</li><li>Should you encounter any technical difficulties submitting your application please take screenshots and email us <a href="mailto:DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-ETCoE-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a>. Without screenshots of the issue, we may be unable to progress your application.</li><li>On occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to invite all successful candidates to an assessment centre, we may limit the number of invites offered. In this circumstance we may prioritise interviewing candidates who align most closely to the selection criteria. Information for this will be drawn from other sources of information from your application such as your CV. </li><li>Civil Service offers are made in order of merit. If you have passed our assessment centre but there are no roles available, we may offer you an alternative, or lower role in a similar position that matches your skills and experience, or you may remain on a reserve list for 12 months.</li><li>Security clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained prior to the start of the scheme or is obtained with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.</li><li>Due to the classification of information associated with certain projects, some work-based placements are restricted to Sole UK Nationals only.</li><li>Office attendance and attendance to a training providers site (where applicable) will be required. Travel and accommodation costs for office attendance or assessment centres are not reimbursed.</li></ul><ul><li>This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.</li></ul><ul><li>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at Assessment Centre, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours below: </li></ul><ol><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace </li></ol><p>In the event of the need for further merit differentiation the Scheme Lead will order candidates in merit using candidate assessment feedback. </p><ul><li>Please view and save our Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-DES-ET-Candidate-Information-Pack_.pdf" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Candidate Information Pack</a></li></ul><p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p><p>As a Disability Confident level 3 leader, DE&amp;S is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.</p><p>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 and offer them an interview or assessment centre opportunity if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.</p><p>On occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to invite all Disability Confident candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria to an assessment centre, we may limit the number of invites offered. In this circumstance we may prioritise interviewing candidates who align most closely to the selection criteria. Information for this will be drawn from other sources of information from your application such as your CV.</p><p><strong>Civil Service Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank">The Code - Civil Service Commission</a></li></ul><p>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLaura.Harrington105%40mod.gov.uk%7C50967aa2b23e4fb0c42f08ddbd35ccc5%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C638874760952874141%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3uBEOkWyMJMRQ7BV0gHmncJFPbhJ3h2bs21FLNFMTD0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. </p><p><strong>Contact</strong></p><p>Have a question or a request for a reasonable adjustment? Email us at <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Apply now to start your career and make a difference for the UK Armed Forces!</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">deshr-etcoe-recruitment@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NDImdmVyaWZ5PTZiOTE2ZjQ4OWExNmZiMGZmYjJhNWI2ZjAwMGM1MTU0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4ODgwLTZhOWZhNTlkNTYyMjQ5NWE2MDZhNjIzZjE1NWJmZDE2ZjIzMWI3ODc=" target="_blank">Defence Civil Servant Offer_External Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1562kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NDMmdmVyaWZ5PTRlODZkNTg0ZWQ4OGU0ZTYzYWE2MDhjMzA4NjdkZDEyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4ODgwLTZhOWZhNTlkNTYyMjQ5NWE2MDZhNjIzZjE1NWJmZDE2ZjIzMWI3ODc=" target="_blank">FURTHER INFORMATION Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 129kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NDQmdmVyaWZ5PWFkZDEzZjk2ZDA0Mjc2ODg0NzNiM2ZjYTc3ZDQ5MTNmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4ODgwLTZhOWZhNTlkNTYyMjQ5NWE2MDZhNjIzZjE1NWJmZDE2ZjIzMWI3ODc=" target="_blank">TACOS Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 181kB)

DE&S Digital & Data Degree Apprenticeship Scheme

Business Relationship Practice Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>What you’ll do...</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Recreation Craftsperson to complement our current team. You will be working as an integral part of the Forestry England New Forest Recreation Craftsperson team to maintain recreation facilities and site infrastructure: Car parks, cycle routes and trails within the forest to ensure that we deliver a high-quality visitor experience. Working across The New Forest, you will also work with the wider Beat teams to maintain our visitor facilities, making sure our visitors have a smooth, inclusive and enjoyable experience. You will help cultivate a supportive and positive work environment that encourages teamwork, productivity and individual growth.</p><p>Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.</p><p><strong>Where you’ll work…</strong></p><p>South District We are Forestry England. We are the country’s largest land manager, caring for the nation’s forests for people, nature and the economy. The foundation of our organisation is our world-class sustainable management of the nation’s forests.</p><p>Our South England Forest District team is made up of around 170 people with a diverse range of roles - from foresters and wildlife rangers to civil engineers, and ecologists to marketing professionals. We all contribute towards the management of 46,000 hectares of public forest estate that stretch from Sussex to Dorset, and from Berkshire to the Isle of Wight. Nearly all of our forests are within either a National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much of this forest is of high national importance for nature conservation and wildlife, and of international importance for biodiversity. South England Forest District is therefore responsible for land that includes Special Areas of Conservation (for habitats), Special Protection Areas (for birds) and Ramsar sites (for wetlands). We also provide public access and recreation in our forests, with nearly 50 million visits every year to South England Forest District.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key responsibilities &amp; accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the face of Forestry England on site, by being approachable for questions and engage with visitors in a polite and appropriate manner.</li><li>Inspect, manage, and maintain recreational facilities in line with Forestry England’s Health &amp; Safety standards to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience.</li><li>Undertake forest estate management operations. This includes reporting of fly-tipping, litter picking, maintenance of equipment, restoration and creation of various habitats, and improvement of the landscape such as felling, fencing, pruning, and planting of trees and shrubs.</li><li>Manage vegetation along recreation trails, cycle paths and car parks through use of chainsaw and brush cutters.</li><li>Contribute to the delivery of key programmes by providing a support service in delivering essential surveys, events, and sales.</li><li>Work closely with volunteers to ensure they have a safe and positive experience in line with our volunteer management processes.</li><li>Assist with onsite communication between recreation and land management teams, franchise operations, neighbours and wider stakeholders to maintain close working relationships and to improve the customer experience.</li></ul><p>And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.</p><p><strong>Typical tasks include, but not exclusively:</strong></p><ul><li>Install and repair signs, gates, benches and barriers</li><li>Upgrading car park and trails surfaces</li><li>Litter picking and removal of illegal fly tipping</li><li>Fencing</li><li>Vegetation cutting</li><li>Trail safety inspection and trail repairs</li><li>Clear and repair culverts</li><li>Yard maintenance</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Skills, knowledge &amp; experience</strong><br><strong>Essential professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li>Operate and maintain tools and resources to required standards and ensure that a safe working site and safe methods are planned and maintained</li><li>Work constructively and effectively with immediate work colleagues and the wider Forest District Team</li><li>Capable of planning, undertaking and recording practical tasks without supervision, planning tasks efficiently</li><li>Take pride in their work and act professionally when dealing with members of the public, neighbours and other stakeholders</li><li>Be confident and engaging with visitors whilst offering excellent customer service</li><li>Commitment to achieving results through working flexibly and supportively both on your own and as part of a team</li><li>Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications</li><li>This role requires driving vehicles, a valid UK driving licence is required</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li>Strimming/brush cutter/clearing saw/pole saw</li><li>Woodworking basic knowledge(Drills, saws, Routers)</li><li>380mm Felling, crosscutting and maintenance</li><li>Tractor/FMO training</li><li>CPCS- wheeled excavator, articulated roller &amp; dumper</li><li>4x4 driving training</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>First Aid (+F)<br></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Lantra/NPTC chainsaw certification</li><li>Underground apparatus location qualification</li><li>Play inspections- RPII</li><li>Fencing qualifications</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>You will be assessed on a practical section</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,959, Forestry Commission contributes £7,810 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<p><strong>How to apply…</strong></p><p>You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. </p><p>Along with a practical section you will be assessed on the following Behaviours at interview which are – </p><p>Working Together<br>Managing a Quality Service<br>Making Effective Decisions<br>Delivering at Pace<br>Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a>.</p><p>If you're planning to use AI to support your application, please ensure you've read our guidelines here first. </p><p>Read more about our application process and working with us on the Forestry England website. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : FC Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4ODMmdmVyaWZ5PWI1N2NlMzk4M2E5ZTRiNjdlMmVkYzRiY2Q5MGZlN2ZiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5NDg4NjUzLTU0M2E3OTFiYjNhY2RmZDNmYzI2NjRiNTU1NjhhNmFkZDFiODdhZTM=" target="_blank">Forestry England Job Description Recreation Craftsperson (PB6B) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 124kB)

Forestry Commission

Recreation Craftsperson - New Forest

<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 Operations that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it. As an Adult Social Care Inspector, you’ll help make sure people receive safe, kind, high‑quality care every day.</p><p><strong>Picture this<br></strong>Imagine stepping into a service where people rely on care teams for dignity, safety and support. You listen, observe and gather stories that help build a fair picture of the care people receive.<br>As an Adult Social Care Inspector- London Network, you might get the chance to:<br> Lead inspection visits that shine a light on what providers are doing well and where they need to improve.<br>You could work on assessments that turn real concerns from families, staff or partners into clear actions that help protect people.<strong><br></strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><strong>The role<br></strong>You’ll work closely with others to deliver shared outcomes. In this role, you’ll:<br>Carry out assessments: Plan and lead on‑site and off‑site assessments so services meet safety and quality standards, using evidence to reach fair and clear judgments.<br>Build strong relationships: Work with care providers, local partners and people who use services to understand risk, share insights and support positive change.<br>Use and analyse information: Review data, feedback and concerns to spot patterns, guide decisions and keep an accurate, digital record of what you find.<br>Take Enforcement action: Take appropriate enforcement action where safety and quality concerns are identified.<h4>Person specification</h4><strong>Show us<br></strong>We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:<br>Experience working in health or social care: This could include work in adult social care, the NHS, care regulation or similar settings where you’ve supported people or overseen quality.<br>Ability to assess risk and make decisions: Demonstrate when you’ve used information, feedback or data to form clear judgments and take appropriate action.<br>Experience working with others to improve quality: Show how you’ve built relationships, handled sensitive situations and worked with partners or teams to support better outcomes.<h4>Benefits</h4><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><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> Once your application has been reviewed you will be notified of the outcome via email.<br>Shortlisted Candidates will go through a two-stage assessment process for this role:<br>1. Written Exercise - online via email.<br>2. Formal Interview - via MS Teams.<br>If you are successful in the written exercise, you will be invited to attend a virtual interview via MS Teams.<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>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@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/ui/internal-career-site/app/job-details/2860" target="_blank">https://cqc.csod.com/ui/internal-career-site/app/job-details/2860</a>

Care Quality Commission

Adult Social Care Inspector - South Network

<h4>Job summary</h4><strong>About us</strong><br>MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The role</strong><br>As Pensions Team Leader, you’ll oversee a growing team and drive change across our Pensions department. You’ll identify ways to strengthen our processes and motivate your team to provide a great service, growing their knowledge and experience along the way. </p><p>It’s a data-driven role where continuous improvement is key. From data reporting and day-to-day projects to system development and change, your primary focus will be on future succession and planning. You’ll have a varied workload and work with a range of colleagues, stakeholders and external organisations such as HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office. Managing multiple inboxes and sharing insights into the department’s work, you’ll lead by example and collaborate on projects designed to improve our pension service. </p><p>The work will be fast paced. So, maintaining team wellbeing is of high importance. Whether you’re compiling data and providing MI to stakeholders, giving advice on challenging cases or being the go-to for complaint escalation, you’ll nurture a supportive environment where everyone’s input and ideas are welcomed. Plus, it’s an expanding team, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to share your knowledge with those keen to learn and build a career in this field. </p><p>This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge to the challenge of leading a busy, high-pressure department, where you can embed new and improved processes that’ll impact our work for years to come. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You’ll have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role, plus at least 12 months’ experience in a leadership position. This will be supported by an existing knowledge of pensions, project management, and operational planning and delivery, as well as managing and optimising pension systems to ensure efficiency, data cleansing and MI reporting. You’ll also have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 /C or above in mathematics and English language (or an equivalent Level 2 qualification). </p><p>You’ll be confident in the technical side of things, used to working with numbers, and comfortable training and advising your team on performing calculations. You’ll be passionate about continuous improvement; someone who values quality and knows how to drive it within a team. Whether you’re identify training needs, supporting your team’s development or having a day in future pensions system design, you’ll be proactive and future-focussed in your approach. And of course, you’ll be IT systems literate. </p><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>Training and development</strong><br>We’re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow your skills. You’ll have the option to complete internal and external training courses, including CIPD (subject to places), and we’ll support you with funding and time away from work to study if needed. </p><p>As a line manager, you’ll be offered a Management Training Pathway. Plus, you’ll have access to internal training courses available from any of the UK’s Intelligence Services, as well as access to internal communities, support networks, and mentors. </p><p>You’ll be expected to stay within Pensions for your first 4 years, after which time, you’ll be able to apply for roles across the organisation. </p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits </strong><br>You’ll receive a starting salary of £59,028, plus other benefits including: <br></p><ul><li>25 days’ annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays </li></ul><ul><li>opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme </li></ul><ul><li>personal learning budget </li></ul><ul><li>interest-free season ticket loan </li></ul><ul><li>excellent pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>cycle to work scheme </li></ul><ul><li>facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) </li></ul><ul><li>paid parental and adoption leave </li></ul><p><strong>Equal opportunities</strong><br>At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. </p><p>Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/working-at-mi5/diversity" target="_blank">on our website</a>. </p><p><strong>We’re Disability Confident</strong><br>MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our ‘Offer of Interview’ (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: </p><ul><li>a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4/C in mathematics and English language (or an equivalent O-Level, BTEC or Level 2 qualification) </li></ul><ul><li>you must demonstrate an understanding of pensions from previous work undertaken </li></ul><ul><li>you will be required to meet the minimum pass mark for the questions which explore your motivation to work for the organisation and this particular role </li></ul><p>There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer. </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>What to expect</strong><br>Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: </p><ul><li>application sift, looking at your motivation and skills for the role and the organisation. There will also be a competency question </li></ul><ul><li>an interview, assessing competencies, skills and experience relevant to the role </li></ul><ul><li>if successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment and then proceed to the vetting stage </li></ul><p>Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. <br></p><p><strong>Before you apply</strong><br>To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs" target="_blank">on our website.</a></p><p>This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting" target="_blank">on our website.</a></p><p>Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. </p><p>Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. </p><p>The role is based in London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. </p><p><strong>Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. </strong><strong>You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. </strong></p><p><strong>Right to Withdraw Statement: </strong></p><p>Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. </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>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitment.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitment.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitment.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitment.org.uk</a></li></ul>

MI5 - The Security Service

Pensions Team Leader

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Flexible working:</strong> due to the sensitive nature of the work, this is an office-based role with little to no opportunities for home working. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and offer part-time and compressed hours, with flexibility around start and finish times. You can read more about our flexible working options on our website.</p><p><strong>About us </strong></p><p>MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The role </strong></p><p>As a Pensions Manager, you’ll help oversee our processes and support your colleagues as a subject matter expert. You’ll balance high-volume casework with training and mentoring a growing team as you bring your expertise to our busy department. Working at pace, you’ll maintain quality and ensure our processes and systems run smoothly. Day-to-day, you’ll be taking on project work, supporting with problem-solving, handling complaints and carrying out extensive quality checking. So, multi-tasking is key as you’ll be balancing your own workload alongside your team’s. You’ll answer queries from, and give advice to, pay teams and provide insights and guidance to senior leaders.</p><p>You’ll also collaborate with colleagues throughout the UK’s Intelligence Services and build relationships with external partners. Everything you do will contribute to supporting the growth of the department, from helping your team improve their skills and knowledge, to using your experience to come up with ideas for continuous improvement.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You’ll bring existing knowledge about, and experience working in, pensions and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role or sector. This will be supported by line management experience overseeing 1 to 3 people. You’ll also need a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above in maths and English language (or an equivalent Level 2 qualification). Importantly, you’ll be an adaptable, organised leader with a focus on wellbeing.</p><p>Comfortable with numbers, you’ll have keen attention to detail and be able to check calculations and spot errors with ease. You’ll also be a confident communicator able to adjust your style depending on whether you’re supporting your team, building external relationships, or presenting to senior leaders.</p><p>Whether you’re managing complex retirement cases, identifying solutions or managing stakeholders, you’ll be organised and balance target-driven performance with empathy. And of course, you’ll be IT systems literate.</p><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>Training and development </strong></p><p>We’re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow your skills. As a line manager, you’ll be offered a Management Training Pathway. Plus, you’ll have access to internal training courses available from any of the UK’s Intelligence Services, as well as access to internal communities, support networks, and mentors.</p><p>You’ll be expected to stay within Pensions for your first 4 years, after which time, you’ll be able to apply for roles across the organisation.</p><br><p><strong>Rewards and benefits </strong></p><p>You’ll receive a starting salary of £47,677, plus other benefits including:</p><p>· 25 days’ annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays</p><p>· opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme</p><p>· personal learning budget</p><p>· interest-free season ticket loan</p><p>· excellent pension scheme</p><p>· cycle to work scheme</p><p>· facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)</p><p>· paid parental and adoption leave.</p><br><p><strong>Equal opportunities </strong></p><p>At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website.</p><br><p><strong>We’re Disability Confident </strong></p><p>MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our ‘Offer of Interview’ (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are:</p><p>· a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4/C in mathematics and English language (or an equivalent O-Level, BTEC or Level 2 qualification)</p><p>· you must be able to demonstrate delivering positive outcomes in a timely manner.</p><p>· you will be required to meet the minimum pass mark for the questions which explore your motivation to work for the organisation and this particular role</p><p>There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer.</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>What to expect </strong></p><p>Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:</p><p>· application sift, looking at your motivation and skills for the role and the organisation. There will also be a competency question</p><p>· an interview, assessing competencies, skills and experience relevant to the role</p><p>· if successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment and then proceed to the vetting stage</p><p>Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.</p><br><p><strong>Before you apply </strong></p><p>To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs" target="_blank">on our website.</a></p><p>This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting" target="_blank">on our website.</a></p><p>Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.</p><p>Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London.</p><p>Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.</p><br><p><strong>Right to Withdraw Statement:</strong></p><p>Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>The role is based in London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London.</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>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Pensions Manager

Globally Mobile Employees Tax Specialist

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Deputy Director of Legal Services is the most senior legal advisor to the SIA accountable for the leadership and management of the SIA’s legal services function. </p><p>You will lead the legal services team to deliver high quality legal advice across the range of SIA activity including criminal prosecutions; regulatory appeals and challenges; judicial review and inquests; commercial contracts; data protection; corporate governance matters; risk management; and regulatory policy matters. </p><p><strong>Martyn’s Law</strong></p><p>As our remit and work on Martyn’s Law develops over the next 3-5 years, the work of the legal team is expected to develop. Martyn’s Law is primarily a civil, regulatory regime. </p><p>As the new regulator of Martyn’s Law, we will be expected to provide guidance for those responsible for premises and events on how to meet the requirements of the legislation. There will be a strong emphasis on support and advice in the early stages and we will regulate supportively and proportionately but robustly. </p><p>The SIA will be building a new investigatory and inspection capability for Martyn’s Law and where appropriate, we will need to enforce compliance through a range of regulatory powers and civil sanctions, including financial penalties in the most serious of cases. Expert, qualitative legal advice will be key to supporting this and you will need to build and lead the expertise in the team to support this. </p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Through effective leadership, provide expert and timely legal and policy advice across all the SIA legal functions to internal clients (and, where applicable, shared services clients) on relevant matters, including those that are complex, have significant legal, financial, commercial or confidence implications, or that may shape the future direction of the organisation.</li><li>Oversee the provision of risk based legal advice to the board, Chair, and Chief Executive, as well as senior decision makers including on significant or high-risk legal matters.</li><li>Act as professional lead for the legal profession at the SIA, as the most senior legal professional in the organisation, building the required legal capability for the future.</li><li>Oversee the conduct and management of the SIA’s litigation portfolio including criminal prosecutions, proceeds of crime recovery, regulatory appeals, inquests, and judicial reviews, providing legal leadership on high profile and sensitive cases and ensuring high risk matters are handled soundly. This includes the instruction of external legal firms and external legal counsel carrying out work for the SIA (excluding employment law), ensuring value for money and that quality representation is secured.</li><li>Horizon scan and provide advice on relevant UK legislation, regulations and case law that may impact the organisation’s statutory obligations and the wider private security industry, assessing and disseminating strategic impact analysis to the board and executive as necessary.</li><li>Lead on the response to whistleblowing matters for the SIA, and supporting the relevant executive director and non-executive director in discharging their roles.</li></ul><p>Deputy Directors also take on wider organisational responsibilities and champion roles.</p><ul><li>Work with the Executive Director, to ensure the delivery of the SIA’s statutory responsibilities, Strategic Plan, and transformation ambitions, resulting in improved public protection, protective security and public trust and confidence in the SIA, and its regulatory work.</li><li>To work with the Executive Directors and other Deputy Directors to develop and deliver the annual Business Plan and ensure the timely and co-ordinated delivery of strategic organisational and Directorate business plan objectives, performance targets are met and the smooth interface between the different regulatory functions and corporate service areas.</li><li>Day to day management of the legal team, including directing strategy, planning and effective deployment of resources.</li><li>Deputise for the Executive Director on matters relating to legal advice/ provision. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>- Applicants must be qualified to practise as a <strong>Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive </strong>in England and Wales and must hold a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales or have full exemption from the relevant professional regulatory body (either the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board). Barristers and Solicitors qualified in a jurisdiction outside of England and Wales will be subject to the rules of the professional bodies and must have completed the Bar Transfer Test or Qualified Lawyer Transfer Scheme.</p><p>- If you have qualified through Cilex you must hold a “general qualification” within the meaning of s71(3)(c) Courts and Legal Services Act 1990. If CILEx applies to you and you are not sure of your eligibility can contact us in order to establish your eligibility for this role, which will be in line with other UK government legal roles of this nature.</p><p>- A strong track <strong>record of providing authoritative expert legal advice in a UK regulatory context</strong>, with significant practice experience in at least one of each of the following two areas:</p><ul><li>criminal investigation or enforcement, civil litigation, public law or regulatory law (such as judicial reviews and/or regulatory appeals); participation in and/or responding to inquests and/or public inquiries.</li><li>commercial contracts; information law matters (such as data protection freedom of information, record management); corporate governance matters; regulatory policy matters.</li></ul><p>- <strong>Significant senior leadership experience </strong>gained in a law firm or in house environment, with experience of leading well-respected, high-performing teams. Demonstrating inclusive leadership, with a demonstrable commitment to developing and nurturing a high performing, diverse, inclusive, and talented team that delivers results and innovates within their specialisms.</p><p>- The ability to <strong>deliver in a demanding environment at pace</strong>, exercising sound judgment and a high level of personal integrity in providing timely legal and policy advice and constructive challenge.</p><p>- <strong>An experienced communicator and influencer</strong>, with the ability to proactively manage a variety of stakeholders up to and including board level, to ensure good relationships are maintained and successful organisational outcomes achieved.</p><p>- <strong>Evidence of sound management of resources and budgets </strong>to achieve high performing, value for money service delivery. </p><p>- <strong>Role model of inclusive behaviours</strong>, and instilling organisational values and behaviours that promote positive individual and team cultures.</p><p>- <strong>Excellent interpersonal skills - </strong>a team player with integrity; with good self-awareness, able to work under own initiative with drive and at pace, resilient under pressure, and responds calmly and objectively to internal and external challenge and scrutiny.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £75,801, Security Industry Authority contributes £21,959 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>A welcoming and innovative work environment.</li><li>Continued support and development opportunities.</li><li>Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Annual leave entitlement will be a maximum of 32.5 days.</li><li>A variety of discounts including Gymflex,</li><li>Civil Service Pension Scheme – Employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and Employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application</strong><strong>rocess </strong></p><p>This appointment will be made based on the quality of your written application and interviews. </p><p>The process will also include an engagement exercise and psychometric tests which will help inform the questioning in the final interview.<br>The final interview will include a presentation to the panel. </p><p>To apply for this post please visit: : <a href="https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe128970" target="_blank">https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/</a><a href="https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe128970" target="_blank">GSe128970</a></p><p>For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the SIA recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson who will be delighted to speak with you: <a href="mailto:Russell.brandon@gatenbysanderson.com" target="_blank">russell.brandon@gatenbysanderson.com</a></p><p>To apply, please register your details and submit your application no later than <strong>12:00 noon on Monday 9 February </strong><strong>2025</strong></p><p>When applying, please ensure that you provide the following information:</p><p>– Your CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. </p><p>– A supporting personal statement (not more than 2 pages) detailing how you meet the criteria in the person specification and why you are applying for this role.</p><p>– A completed diversity monitoring form, this will appear on screen as part of the application process.</p><p>–Should you have any queries about the application process, please contact<br><strong>Toria Lorman-Connolly </strong>at<strong><a href="mailto:toria.lorman-Connolly@gatenbysanderson.com" target="_blank">toria.lorman-Connolly@gatenbysanderson.com</a></strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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.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 : SIA Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@sia.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@sia.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@sia.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sia.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Complaints should be submitted to the Contact Us page on SIA website. If, after investigation by the SIA, the complainant remains dissatisfied, they may bring their complaint to the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg5NzAmdmVyaWZ5PTYwMTQxOWFlOTMwN2Y1ODQ4YjY2MDcxOTg4NGMzNGMz" target="_blank">Candidate Pack SIA Deputy Director Legal Services (002) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1119kB)<h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a></li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Deputy%20Director%20of%20Legal%20Services%20%28reference%20%3A%20445846%29%20with%20you&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1984824.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&amp;source=mailto&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1984824.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk&amp;su=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Deputy%20Director%20of%20Legal%20Services%20%28reference%20%3A%20445846%29%20with%20you" target="_blank">Gmail</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1984824" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1984824" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a>

Security Industry Authority

Deputy Director of Legal Services

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

DAQ Classifier - £34,183 p.a. + benefits

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in <strong>Project Delivery and Business Change</strong> that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As a <strong>Programme Manager</strong>, you’ll lead complex programmes that drive real change in health and social care, helping us deliver improvements that make a difference to people’s lives.</p><p>Imagine working on initiatives that transform how health and care services operate, ensuring better outcomes for the public. This role is all about turning big ideas into reality.<br><br></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a<strong> Programme Manager in Project Delivery and Business Change</strong>, you will:</p><ul><li>Oversee a strategic programme that brings together multiple projects to deliver business change across CQC.</li><li>Ensure future readiness for challenges.</li><li>Specifically, you will lead the design and delivery of a programme that will transform our ways of working to deliver an efficient and effective Operating Model.</li><li>You will lead the alignment of processes, organisational structures, IT systems, and data architecture to ensure we better understand our operating model and can make informed and controlled changes to it in the future. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:<strong><br></strong></p><ul><li>Experience of delivering large-scale programmes that include business change and organisational design.</li><li>Experience of architectural design principles with a specific focus on business architecture.</li><li>Ability to apply programme and project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) in varied and complex contexts.</li><li>Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities to achieve successful outcomes.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>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><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>TBC<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cqc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cqc.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@cqc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cqc.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Programme Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities &amp; Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time. We are looking for multiple Senior Service Designers to join our Digital teams including Private Rented Sector (PRS), Local AI and Digital Process Improvements.</p><p>The Private Rented Sector team are working on a crucial set of reforms to help improve the private rented sector, as the lowest quality, least secure and least affordable of all tenures. As the Senior Service Designer, you will be responsible for the design of the end-to-end Private Rented Sector Database. This includes services to register landlords and letting agents, for tenants to view information about landlords, for local authorities to access the database, and administration interfaces. You will be working closely with policy, operations and other services to create and iterate digital services and offline channels. The service will launch later this year, so you need to be confident delivering at pace. </p><p>The Local AI team (previously AI for Local Government) is an ambitious and friendly new team dedicated to accelerating the responsible use of AI across local government. Our mission is to help councils to use AI to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve services - especially in critical areas such as adult and children’s social care, homelessness, and special educational needs and disability. We identify high‑impact, reusable AI opportunities and amplify local innovation, while improving data, safety and market confidence so councils can make informed decisions about the technologies they use. As the Senior Service Designer in the AI for Local Government team, you will lead the design of complex, user-centred AI services that meet diverse user needs and comply with government service standards. Collaborating closely with AI specialists, delivery teams, and local government stakeholders. Your role will be pivotal in shaping service design strategies that align with our long-term objectives. </p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>Find out more about our Digital teams and what they are working on through our <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk/jobs/&amp;data=05%7c02%7cLindsey.Dodd%40communities.gov.uk%7c3d252a374e444ddbbf6508de4f782195%7cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7c0%7c0%7c639035574535842893%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=sbXVV4EqCVt8jZVAm/HpOu1I3VapoDNiFyp0GkOa/MY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">MHCLG Digital blog</a>. <strong>Please note that MHCLG do not offer visa sponsorship and applicants will need a valid visa for the duration of your employment.</strong></p><p>As a senior service designer, you’ll: </p><ul><li>Lead the team to design and iterate the end-to-end service using your expertise, combined with evidence and knowledge you develop about the problem space</li><li>Work as part of an agile, multidisciplinary team to design and deliver the service, including building consensus around the design approach</li><li>Design collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including policy and operational delivery teams </li><li>Use research and evidence to identify and solve complex problems </li><li>Work with digital and data leaders across the organisation to improve and align services in the wider problem space</li><li>Be part of a growing community of designers in the department </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As a senior service designer, you’ll have experience of: </p><ul><li>Designing end-to-end services for users in complex environments and to tight delivery timelines; as part of this you’ll be comfortable prioritising design choices to help shape the roadmap</li><li>Involving a wide range of users and stakeholders in design activities and using user research and evidence to make informed choices</li><li>Thinking strategically – considering how our service fits within the wider problem space - and negotiate and influence important design decisions on our own service, but also more widely</li><li>Creating service blueprints and prototypes using a variety of methods and the ability to quickly understand the social, technological and political context of services </li><li>Developing inclusive, accessible and sustainable public services using the GOV.UK Design System and in accordance to the Service Standard and Service Manual.</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>Experience of working with AI and / or working with local authorities</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,374, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £17,780 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Experience</strong><strong>, </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Experience and Technical:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading design</li><li>Evidence-based design</li><li>Designing together</li><li>Designing strategically</li><li>Designing for everyone</li></ul><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information. </p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link. </p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading. </p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p>Your CV and covering letter should explain why you are interested in the role (25%) and how your experience meets the essential criteria (75%).</p><p>Your CV should fit on one page and your covering letter should be no more than 500 words. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to prepare a 5-minute presentation, further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 9th February 2026 with interview dates to follow. Interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>Group 1 Digital and Data roles</strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG has implemented the Digital and Data capability framework for Group 1 roles. Applicants that are successful and have been offered a position will be required to complete a capability assessment after the interview. </strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG will honour completed capability assessments for this role from other Government Departments for existing civil servants on level transfer only.</strong><strong>Please provide a copy of your capability assessment to the Hiring Manager when applying. If you have any queries on pay, please contact the Hiring Manager.</strong></p><p><strong>Each experience or technical skill is assessed between 1-3, representing working towards, at or above the job level requirements. You are awarded a proficiency level accordingly, and you will be given opportunity to annually re assess your capability and potentially increase your overall remuneration, through payment of allowances, depending on level of assessed capability.</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates moving from another government department have the option to retain their current basic pay if this is within our pay band for the relevant grade. </strong></p><p><strong>GRADE Group 1 Digital and Data Salary</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The basic pay for this role will be between £66,929 - £81,112 (London), £61,374 - £75,581 (National). </strong> Candidates will usually be recruited to the median of the payscale. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>A digital allowance may also be payable depending on the level of assessed capability, in order to meet the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating.</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually, but we would seek not to exceed the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating for existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply, subject to the statements above.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a>. </p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><p>Here’s a link to the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLindsey.Dodd%40communities.gov.uk%7C3d252a374e444ddbbf6508de4f782195%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C639035574535842893%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sbXVV4EqCVt8jZVAm%2FHpOu1I3VapoDNiFyp0GkOa%2FMY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">MHCLG Digital blog</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</strong></p><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>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 : Digital Data Jobs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Senior Service Designer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Are you passionate about understanding people and shaping services that truly meet their needs? At HM Land Registry (HMLR), we’re on a mission to transform how millions interact with land and property information. Join us as a User Researcher and help design inclusive, user-centred digital services that make a real difference. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing senior expertise, we have opportunities for you to grow and thrive.<h4>Job description</h4><p>At HM Land Registry (HMLR), we’re committed to designing digital services that truly meet user needs. As a User Researcher, you’ll play a vital role in shaping services that are accessible, inclusive, and effective for everyone. Whether you’re starting your career in user research or bringing senior-level expertise, we have opportunities at Executive Officer (EO), Higher Executive Officer (HEO), and Senior Executive Officer (SEO) grades.</p><p>You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with designers, developers, and policy experts to ensure our services are user-centred and evidence-based. Your insights will help us deliver digital services that make a real difference to millions of people.</p><h4>About the Team</h4><p>You’ll join our Digital, Data and Technology Directorate, which is driving HMLR’s transformation into a modern, data-driven organisation. Our teams are passionate about user-centred design and committed to continuous improvement. We value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome different perspectives to help us create services that work for everyone.</p><h4>Key Responsibilities by Grade</h4><h4>EO – Junior User Researcher</h4><ul><li>Plan and conduct user research with guidance from experienced researchers to inform service design.</li><li>Use a range of methods such as usability testing, interviews, and surveys.</li><li>Communicate research findings in clear, engaging ways to delivery teams.</li><li>Support inclusive research by involving participants with diverse needs and abilities.</li><li>Assist with research operations, including scheduling sessions and recruiting participants.</li><li>Collaborate with senior researchers and multidisciplinary teams to analyse findings.</li><li>Help maintain research outputs and share insights across the team.</li></ul><h4>HEO – User Researcher</h4><ul><li>Lead research activities for smaller services or components of larger programmes.</li><li>Design and deliver research plans using appropriate methodologies.</li><li>Analyse and synthesise findings to provide actionable insights for service improvements.</li><li>Build strong relationships with stakeholders and advocate for user-centred design.</li><li>Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance research practices.</li><li>Contribute to the development of research standards and documentation.</li><li>Mentor junior researchers and share best practice within the team.</li></ul><h4>SEO – Senior User Researcher</h4><ul><li>Shape research strategy for complex services and programmes.</li><li>Lead planning, design, and execution of research activities, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.</li><li>Influence decision-making at senior levels and constructively challenge assumptions.</li><li>Turn research findings into strategic insights that inform policy and service design.</li><li>Ensure research is inclusive and accessible, considering diverse user needs.</li><li>Mentor and line-manage user researchers, supporting their development.</li><li>Play an active role in the HMLR and cross-government user research communities.</li><li>Evaluate research quality and champion best practice across teams.</li></ul><h4>Why Join Us?</h4><p>As a User Researcher at HMLR, you’ll:</p><ul><li><strong>Make an impact:</strong> Your work will shape services used by millions, ensuring they are accessible and user-friendly.</li><li><strong>Grow your skills:</strong> We offer learning opportunities, mentoring, and support to help you develop your career.</li><li><strong>Work inclusively:</strong> We value diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.</li><li><strong>Collaborate widely:</strong> You’ll work with passionate professionals across design, technology, and policy.</li><li><strong>Be part of transformation:</strong> Join us as we deliver cutting-edge digital services and modernise how land and property information is managed.</li></ul><p>Please view the below video which details working in the User Research Team at HM Land Registry. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>You will be assessed against the criteria in the person specification document in the candidate pack.</p><p>Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, however this will not be assessed during the process.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,800, HM Land Registry contributes £10,081 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>#WeAreHMLR</p><p>At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.</p><p>We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.</p><ul><li><strong>We have integrity–</strong> we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.</li><li><strong>We drive innovation–</strong> we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.</li><li><strong>We are professional</strong>– we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.</li><li><strong>We give assurance</strong>– we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank">Please click here for further information on our rewards package: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you</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>We are working with our recruitment partner (Inspire People) for this campaign. </p><p>Submit your CV​ on Inspire People’s website link - Please select the level of role that you want to apply for.</p><p>Please note that if you apply for any specific grade you may be assessed and offered at an alternative grade. </p><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhmlr.inspirepeople.net%2Fjobs%2Fend-user-researcher%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cchris.parker%40landregistry.gov.uk%7C8634c6d847a54050e44908de5a79b321%7C236309a8284b4e57a7b3fc767736f69d%7C0%7C0%7C639047675916033498%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=k8ZDKd9zkPOQaGMLOKZhoYgiLnn0TkjZjhF5HHt%2FT8I%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://hmlr.inspirepeople.net/jobs/end-user-researcher/</a></p><br><p>Inspire People will assess your CV and compile a longlist of applications for HM Land Registry to sift.</p><p>If you progress through this stage, you will need to complete a short, pre-recorded video with Inspire People. Alternatively, you can provide written answers to the questions​. HM Land Registry will then sift these applications.</p><p>Please make sure your CV outlines how you meet the <strong>Technical Skills and Essential Experience</strong></p><p>Successful candidates at sift will be invited to a blended interview. </p><p>Candidates can refer to notes within their video interview but they should be used as a prompt only.</p><p>HM Land Registry is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage may get an invitation to interview. If you require the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration, you are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement. </p><p>We are unable to offer a Skilled Worker Visa for this role, you must have the RTW in the UK. </p><p>HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. </p><p>You can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-job-applicant-personal-information" target="_blank">find more information on how we use your personal data on our website</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Alison Whitehead</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:alison@inspirepeople.net" target="_blank">alison@inspirepeople.net</a></li><li>Telephone : 0207 871 8556</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzkwMDQmdmVyaWZ5PWRkM2Y4MmM2ZDMxOTA2OTEzMTIxM2IwMTVhMDUxOGYz" target="_blank">User Researcher Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1828kB)

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