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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Geospatial Lead

Department for Transport

Senior AI Policy & Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About the Electoral Commission</strong></p><p>The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.</p><p>As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>We are looking for a talented <strong>Product Manager</strong> to oversee one of the Commission’s most significant digital projects: the transfer and enhancement of our online voter information service. The ‘postcode lookup service’ provides voters with accurate, location - specific election information and is key to improving democratic participation. Our goal is to bring this service - which is currently provided by the Democracy Club - inhouse, utilising their existing tech stack and building on it where we need to. The Product Manager will play a critical role in this.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Oversee all phases of the product lifecycle, from discovery to live</li><li>Ensure seamless delivery within budget and deadlines</li><li>Drive innovation to expand the information available to voters</li><li>Lead and support a small team, including a senior user researcher and data coordinator</li></ul><p>This is a high-profile and exciting role where your work will directly impact millions of voters across the UK.</p><p><strong>About the team</strong></p><p>You will join our <strong>Digital Communications team;</strong> a collaborative and forward-thinking group committed to delivering user-centred digital services. We value creativity, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Working with colleagues across the organisation and external partners – particularly Democracy Club who currently run this service - you’ll help shape a service that meets both user and organisational needs.</p><p>This is the first time that the Commission is hiring a team to build a digital service, so you’ll have the opportunity - as a member of this new team - to shape how delivery works at the Electoral Commission and lead on implementing a culture of inhouse delivery.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p><p>We’re seeking someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. You’ll be comfortable managing complex projects and building relationships with diverse stakeholders.</p><p>Essential skills and experience include:</p><ul><li>Experience in product lifecycle management and Agile delivery</li><li>Ability to lead and motivate teams</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,403, The Electoral Commission contributes £16,050 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>Why work for us?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to play a leading role in a flagship digital project that will make a real difference to democratic engagement. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile work, collaborate with experts, and develop your skills in a supportive environment.</p><p>We offer a strong total reward package, including:</p><ul><li>Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)</li><li>28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)</li><li>Study support for professional qualifications</li><li>Ongoing learning and development opportunities</li><li>Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more</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><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.</p><p>When applying, please <strong>provide an anonymised CV</strong> which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information:</p><p><strong>Do not include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details</li><li>Your date of birth or age</li><li>Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers</li><li>A photo of yourself</li><li>Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age</li><li>There is no requirement to include your primary education details.</li></ul><p><strong>Do include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your employment history including employers and dates of employment</li><li>Explanation for gaps in your history</li><li>Your duties, responsibilities and achievements</li></ul><p><strong>If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.<br><br></strong></p><p><strong>Supporting disabled applicants</strong></p><p>The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.</p><p>There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.</p><p>If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace.</p><p><strong>Key dates</strong></p><ul><li>Application deadline: 1st Feb 2026 (23:59)</li><li>Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 16th Feb 2026</li><li>Interviews (2nd stage): TBC</li><li>Anticipated start date: May 2026 (TBC)</li></ul><p>For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process<br><br>At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.<br><br>If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.<br><br>How to Make a Complaint<br><br>If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:<br><br><a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a><br><br>Please include the following information:<br><br>The job title or reference number<br><br>A clear explanation of your concern<br><br>Any relevant supporting information<br><br>Your preferred contact details<br><br>We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.<br><br>Our Commitment<br><br>All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.<br><br>If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x" target="_blank">https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x</a>

Product Manager

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Business Improvement Manager

Senior Social Media Marketing Manager

Services Director / Chief Operating Officer

Strategic Priorities Manager (Ref: 13458)

Senior Product Manager (Ref: 13382)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you ready to lead the strategic delivery of service management for one of the UK’s most important public sector organisations? Ofsted is seeking a Lead Service Manager to join our Technology Services team and drive excellence across our Digital and Technology function.</p><p>As the Lead Service Manager, you will:</p><ul><li>Oversee all service management processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management.</li><li>Lead a team of Service Delivery Managers and manage the Service Desk to ensure efficient, effective, and user-focused services.</li><li>Champion best practices and continuous improvement to deliver reliable digital services that support Ofsted’s mission.</li></ul><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong background in IT service management (ITIL or equivalent).</li><li>Proven leadership experience in managing teams and service delivery.</li><li>Passion for delivering high-quality digital services in a public sector environment.</li></ul><p>Join us and make a real impact on the reliability and quality of services that underpin Ofsted’s work.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.</p><h4>Job description</h4>Please refer to the job specification for further information.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to the job specification for further information.<h4>Qualifications</h4>Recognised service management qualification for example ITIL (Essential)<br>Degree or equivalent experience (Desirable)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience leading and mentoring IT service teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality digital services. (Essential)</li><li>Design, implementation and continual review of appropriate IT Service Management, preferably ITIL, processes. (Essential)</li><li>Experience managing IT service outages and incidents, resolving issues with minimal customer impact, and applying lessons learned to improve future responses. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of working successfully in blended supplier/internal service teams collectively working to a shared service outcome. (Essential)</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £69,322, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills contributes £20,082 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>Full details of the benefits available can be found in our <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fview.pagetiger.com%2Fofsted-offer&amp;data=05%7C01%7CLauren.Harness%40ofsted.gov.uk%7Caca9b2cbce9a43d2033608dbaf8733f6%7Ca708279dde884b62956085a6be8c08cc%7C0%7C0%7C638296767442601709%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N4oA110ulqaCNpl%2BigUprvU0v5vGew9tLJS9wL0czjA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Ofsted Offer </a>brochure.</p><p>Ofsted is devoted to equality, diversity and inclusion. Within our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofsted-strategy-2022-to-2027/ofsted-strategy-2022-27#strategic-priorities" target="_blank">Ofsted Strategy 2023-2027</a> we have stated that we will improve the representation of under-represented groups across the organisation and publish our progress on this annually. We are always looking to expand on our diverse workforce by recruiting candidates from varied backgrounds and differing experiences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Leader, we continually engage with our 5 staff networks for protected characteristics, and highlight the work of our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group. We ensure all candidates are treated with fair and open competition, with all appointments being made on merit and we use our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) to provide assurance to all candidates of this.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application and shortlisting:</strong></p><p>The selection panel will assess your application based on your evidence you have provided against the essential criteria as set out in the person specification.</p><p>You will also be asked to provide information within the “Employer/Activity History” section of the application form. This information is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV setting out your career history (this may be used in the sifting process).</p><p><strong>Assessment and interview</strong></p><p>Candidates who pass the benchmark at the shortlisting stage will be invited to an assessment and interview where they will be assessed against a mixture of the Civil Service behaviours and the experience/technical skills set out in section 3 of the job specification.</p><p>If we receive a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted based on the following lead criterion:</p><ul><li><p>Experience leading and mentoring IT service teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality digital services.</p></li></ul><p>Applicants who meet this initial eligibility criterion will be invited to progress to the next stage of the selection process. If required, a further full sift will be undertaken, where all applications that passed the initial sift will be assessed against the complete set of essential criteria outlined in the job description.</p><p>We will invite the most suitable candidates to attend an <strong>interview</strong> during <strong>week commencing 9 February 2026 </strong>at <strong>23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham.</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : People Services Delivery Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0300 013 1487</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles, which can be found at:<br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02a_RECRUITMENT-PRINCIPLES-April-2018-FINAL-.pdf" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/20…</a> <br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email Ofsted recruitment at <a href="mailto:jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. <br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilserv…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTMmdmVyaWZ5PTYyZjhjMGZhNTViN2I0ZWVmZWUyZWY0NzMxMGMxYWE3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTQ4LTM1Mjc3NGMwZDY0ZWE4MjNhOTkyYzcwZjI5MTJkMGY5YjFmMzE4Mzc=" target="_blank">Job specification - Lead Service Manager Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 208kB)

Lead Services Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you passionate about crafting clear, compelling messages that connect with diverse audiences?</p><p>Do you thrive on building understanding and engagement through effective communication strategies?</p><p>Are you excited to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful stories and drive meaningful change?</p><p>If so, come and join us as a Digital Engagement Manager.</p><p>We are looking for a confident and passionate individual with strong communication, planning and engagement skills, to work within Digital &amp; Transformation Group.</p><p>You’ll bring together vital service lines across DWP. Our vision is to improve the lives of citizens with enhanced capability, by operating and modernising critical DWP services essential to our customers and colleagues.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent communication skills. The ability to work with a wide range of colleagues is essential, to define, deliver and evaluate the story to internal and/or external audiences.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Digital Engagement Manger, you will:</p><ul><li>Work collaboratively, building solid partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders across and beyond the organisation, including teams within Digital &amp; Transformation Group, Internal Communications, Press Office, HR, other government departments and external organisations, to deliver campaigns and messaging.</li><li>Help colleagues translate technical issues into relevant and understandable content that resonates with target audiences.</li><li>Manage communications platforms such as the SharePoint site and Teams channel, and lead on all colleague calls, leadership and colleague events and external awards and opportunities.</li><li>Support the people agenda by working closely with people groups, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) working groups and wellbeing leads, acting as an advocate for people-related objectives and promoting relevant activities across the organisation.</li><li>Apply strong campaign management principles and robust quality control using a structured planning model to ensure communications are creative, insight-driven, and effectively evaluated.</li><li>Deliver projects, often concurrently, on time. Develop your own capability to operate effectively in an innovative and multi skilled function.</li><li>Play an active role in the wider engagement community, seeing the bigger picture beyond your own area and supporting collaborative cross team delivery, providing professional support and helping build capability.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>See selection process for further details.<h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Implementation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:</p><ul><li>Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.</li><li>Generous annual leave – at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.</li><li>Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.</li><li>Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join <a href="https://www.hassra.org.uk/content-hassraorguk-about-hassra" target="_blank">HASSRA</a> a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).</li><li>Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service.</li><li>Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.</li><li>An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.</li></ul><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.</p><p>If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 60% of your contracted working hours from your DWP office.</p><p>If you have a disability, caring responsibilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet the minimum office attendance requirement, please discuss this with us using the contact details in this advert.</p><p><strong>Salary Information</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service will join on band minimum. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer should maintain their current salary. </p><p>Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or receive a 10% increase in salary, whichever is greater. </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 Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Stage 1: Application</strong><br><br>Your application will consist of four parts: <br><br>1. A Personal Details application form. <br><br>2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed.</p><p>3. Personal statement - up to 750 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below:</p><ul><li>Experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, across multiple disciplines</li></ul><ul><li>Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and MS Teams to deliver multi-channel communications. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to apply clear standards of quality and use analytic tools to measure effectiveness.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of organising virtual and face to face events, from planning to executing, leading working groups and producing outcomes.</li></ul><p>4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of 'Implementation'.</p><ul><li>Experience of working within a specialist area or in a broad communication and engagement role, with the ability to plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns and tailor messaging to the needs of different audiences.</li></ul><p>Ensure that all examples provided in your statements are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. If you choose to use gen-AI to support your statements, you must follow the guidelines outlined in the <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank"><strong>Artificial intelligence and recruitment guide.</strong></a></p><p>The sift panel will use the information in your employment history, personal statement, and technical statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge.</p><p>An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift.<br></p><p>If you do progress to a full sift, you will be provided with one combined overall assessment score for both your employment history and Personal Statement.</p><p>For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">Applying for jobs at DWP Digital.</a></p><p><strong>Important Information</strong></p><ul><li>You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form.</li><li>Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered.</li><li><strong>If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br><br>If you’re successful at the sift stage, you’ll be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. During the interview, you’ll be assessed against the experience criteria listed under both the essential and technical skill.<br><br>You will be asked to do a 5 minute presentation to further assess your experience. Your presentation should focus on the following:</p><ul><li>How would you plan and deliver a multi-channel communications campaign to engage diverse audiences and achieve measurable outcomes?</li></ul><p>Interviews will take place from late February 2026. Interview dates to be confirmed.</p><p><strong>Other information:</strong></p><p>If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards.</p><p>All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. </p><p>For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.</p><p>We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.</p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</strong></a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</p><p>Complete the “Reasonable Adjustments” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</p><p>For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">How we recruit page.</a></p><p>Find out more about <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-department-for-work-and-pensions/" target="_blank">Working for DWP</a></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location.</p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action.</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 : Arshid Ali</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Arshid.ali@dwp.gov.uk" target="_blank">Arshid.ali@dwp.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">DigitalRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: <a href="https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/" target="_blank">https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/how-we-recruit/</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODEmdmVyaWZ5PTBhYTJkZGQxYjEwMTk3OWY0YmM2NGIyYjY1NzM1Y2Q2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDcwLTBlZDczM2M4YTMxZWI5NWNhNjk1NzA4ODAxMWM1YWUwNzk3OTRiMTI=" target="_blank">DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 17kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODImdmVyaWZ5PTBhZDFiMDQ2NTdmNDY3MGEyMmU2YWUxYmQ2NzFhNzVkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDcwLTBlZDczM2M4YTMxZWI5NWNhNjk1NzA4ODAxMWM1YWUwNzk3OTRiMTI=" target="_blank">Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview (18) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 635kB)

Digital Engagement Manager

Home Office

Senior Data Engineer - Platforms and Tooling

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>What you’ll do…</strong></p><p>You’ll be joining a productive and successful Brand and Corporate Partnerships team. Since 2020, we have brought in millions of additional funding in support of our work, and you’ll help us take this to the next level.</p><p>We’re looking for someone who shares our ambitious vision in promoting Forestry England and our forests on a cinematic platform.</p><p>You will report to the Head of Brand and Corporate Partnerships and will be a confident and engaging location manager with a detailed understanding of the film and tv industry along with broadcast, commercial and stills productions. You’ll have experience of negotiating fees and contracts, with knowledge of copyright law in relation to film and TV work.</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>The position spans the entire country, requiring regular national travel while also supporting flexible blended working.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Day to day responsibilities for the role can be summarised as the following:</p><ul><li> Liaise closely with incoming productions, supporting and advising from enquiry through to wrap &amp; reinstatement.</li><li> Support colleagues across departments and regions, in facilitating filming.</li><li> Budget, track and report on filming related income and expenditure; working to targets and responding to opportunities nationwide.</li><li> Develop our portfolio and carry out regular site visits to photograph and survey potential locations.</li><li> Manage external relationships with film offices, councils and other industry organisations.</li><li> Promote the work of Forestry England and our locations within the TV and Film sector and engage with industry opportunities both internally and externally (including potential screen tourism offerings).</li><li> Advise on best work practices and review the necessary paperwork ensuring that filming activity is carried out in a professional, safe, sensitive and sustainable manner.</li></ul><p>And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li> Strong understanding of managing the changeable needs of a production or crew and their operational, creative and logistical requirements.</li><li> Experience of negotiating fees and contracts, managing budgets and working to income generation targets.</li><li> A strong set of industry contacts to help promote and establish Forestry England locations within the sector.</li><li> Good working knowledge of copyright law with reference to film, photography and TV work.</li><li> Able to advise senior leaders and colleagues across departments on specialist commercial opportunities, and how to make the most of them.</li><li> Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li> Comfortable independently managing competing priorities across multiple national locations; and timescales.</li><li> Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with a solution-focused approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable professional and technical experience</strong></p><ul><li> An understanding of the ecological, environmental and recreation impacts of filming/ photography crews, and how to minimise and mitigate this.</li><li> A good creative eye and photography experience, helping to identify potential locations and develop further our portfolio.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</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>To be confirmed.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £48,765, Forestry Commission contributes £14,127 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Benefits…</strong></p><p>Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Pension Scheme.</a></p><ul><li>25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.</li><li>STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.</li><li>free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.</li><li>a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.</li></ul><p>Read more about the benefits on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/forestry-england-benefits" target="_blank">Forestry England website.</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<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>You will be assessed on a technical skill, experience and strength based questions during your interview. </p><p> The <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles." target="_blank">Behaviours</a> being assessed at interview are – </p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture </li><li>Changing and Improving </li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><p>First interviews will take place on 12th February. This date is subject to change. </p><p>Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard </a>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">here first.</a><a href="https://jobs.forestryengland.uk/members/modules/jobV2/jedit2.php" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Read more about our <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs#text-191896" target="_blank">application process and working with us</a> on the <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/careers-faqs" target="_blank">Forestry England 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 : 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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNTAmdmVyaWZ5PTYzMDQ0ZTkwM2JiZmI0YTM5MDE1N2U3OWI0ODgwMTFiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTk4LTgzOGU0MTA1ZTA0ODJhODU4N2M2MjVlYzMzZmE2MWYzNzIzNjQ1MTA=" target="_blank">Forestry England Job Description - National Locations Manager (PB3) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 135kB)

Forestry Commission

National Locations Manager (Maternity Cover)

Workplace Coordinator

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Planning Inspectorate's Strategy Team (part of the Finance, Commercial and Business Support Unit) leads effective strategy management and supports informed decision‑making. The team ensures strong organisational plans are in place and provides clear insight to help drive delivery across the organisation.</p><p>We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to lead our key governance cycles, including the development and monitoring of the annual business plan and the production of the annual report and accounts. You will bring an understanding of business planning and reporting, a commitment to high‑quality outputs, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. We look forward to receiving your application. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Coordinating the development and delivery of the annual business plan, bringing teams together to shape clear and ambitious priorities<br><br></li><li>Tracking progress against strategic and business plan commitments, ensuring the organisation stays on course<br><br></li><li>Leading the end‑to‑end production of the Annual Report and Accounts, delivering high‑quality, accurate, and impactful outputs<br><br></li><li>Facilitating workshops and strategy sessions that spark collaboration, insight, and shared understanding across the organisation<br><br></li><li>Gathering, reviewing, and refining content to strengthen planning and reporting, ensuring information is clear, consistent, and meaningful<br><br></li><li>Managing annual governance cycles and project timelines, keeping activity running smoothly and driving momentum throughout the year</li></ul><br><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest </p><p>This role is being advertised at £46,689 Senior Executive Officer Grade. <br><br></p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available </p><p>Part time at 22.2 hours or above, flexible working hours policy available <br><br></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives, the communities where they live and the economy. </p><p>We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services. <br><br></p><p><br><br></p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a><br><br></p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based in Bristol, 10 minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>We will assess your application against the Essential Criteria and </strong><strong>Success Profile elements listed: </strong><br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience and knowledge of the annual report and accounts production cycle, including the requirements of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)<br><br></li></ul><ul><li>Experience and knowledge of the business planning cycle <br><br></li></ul><ul><li>Experience in managing competing priorities with sound judgement, coordinating projects, and organising work to deliver accurate outputs on time. <br></li></ul><ul><li>Experience of clear communication with different audiences, producing accurate written information, reviewing content carefully, and working collaboratively to build positive relationships and meet shared deadlines. <br></li></ul><ul><li>Experience of analysing information to understand issues, assess options and support decisions, including resolving complex problems and using Microsoft Office tools confidently <br></li></ul><ul><li>Experience of handling sensitive information, awareness of information management legislation.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong>: </p><ul><li>Experience using InDesign or other equivalent software </li></ul><ul><li>Relevant qualifications (project management, administration). </li></ul><p>For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><strong>About the application process , Civil Service Careers</strong></a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,689, Planning Inspectorate contributes £13,525 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Flexible working options, including flexi-time, part-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role. </li></ul><ul><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. </li></ul><ul><li>25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays. </li></ul><ul><li>Generous family friendly policies. </li></ul><ul><li>Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application </strong><br><br></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: <br></p><ul><li><strong>A CV: </strong>The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV. <br></li><li><strong>Write a Personal Statement answering the following questions</strong>:</li></ul><ol><li>Please describe a time when you evaluated data or information to make a decision. Briefly outline the situation, what you analysed, the decision you made, and the outcome. (250 Words) <br><br></li><li>Please tell us about a time when you brought people or teams together to work collaboratively while managing competing deadlines. Include the context, what you did to engage others, and the outcome. (250 Words)</li></ol><p>If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application. <br><br></p><ul><li>Experience and knowledge of the annual report and accounts production cycle, including the requirements of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)<br><br></li></ul><p>All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards. </p><p><strong>Interview </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will: </p><ul><li>Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role </li></ul><ul><li>Interviews will be a blend of behaviour, strength, and experience questions </li></ul><ul><li>Need to prepare and deliver a presentation <br></li></ul><p>Candidates who pass the shortlist stage will receive full assessment details with their interview invitations. <br><br></p><p><strong>Other Information</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlist Date: </strong><strong>w/c 26 January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026</strong><br><br></p><p>Interviews will be held at The Planning Inspectorate, Bristol, further details will be sent with the invite to interview. <br><br></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate does not fund travel and subsistence for candidates to attend interviews.</p><p><strong>Reserve list</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. <br><br></p><p><strong>Future Matches</strong></p><p>Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth. <br></p><p><strong>Merit list order</strong></p><p>We appoint in merit list order, starting with any permanent appointments followed by any fixed term appointments. <br><br></p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. <br></p><p><strong>ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If the job needs specific qualifications or memberships and you get the job, you'll need to send scanned or photographed images of them before you start. </p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. <br><br></p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. <br></p><p><strong>Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</a>. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Brenda McCarthy</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Pins.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pins.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Pins.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pins.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>For jobs with different grades or different contract types, ask as appropriate <br>For our continuous improvement, please can you state where you saw this vacancy advertised? <br><br>If it was online - please state which website. 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Strategic Planning and Performance Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re responsible for Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax. Our work raises revenue to support public services, like the NHS and schools, in communities across Wales. But that’s not all, we're also involved with and support future tax design for Wales. </p><p><strong>Join a place with purpose</strong><br>You’ll join a team of 100+ talented people from across 14 different professions. Our culture is best described as innovative, collaborative and kind. By working together, we’ll deliver a fair tax system for Wales. </p><p><strong>Our people</strong><br>You’ll be working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. From Operations, Policy, Digital and Data, HR, Communications to Finance – there’s a place for you in our friendly team. </p><p><strong>You’ll be our greatest asset</strong></p><p>You’ll be joining an inclusive organisation and be part of a team where you can thrive, be rewarded and heard. </p><p>We’re recognised as one of the top organisations for people engagement in the Civil Service People Survey. Inclusion and fairness are one of our strongest areas, as well as pay and benefits – our <a href="https://gov.wales/welsh-revenue-authority-people-survey-results" target="_blank">People Survey</a> results say it all!</p><p>We’re also recognised for being innovative and a digital, ‘cloud-based’ organisation that supports hybrid and flexible working enabling a great work-life balance. </p><p>More about <a href="https://www.gov.wales/welsh-revenue-authority/working-for-us" target="_blank">working for us</a>, our roles and <a href="https://www.gov.wales/welsh-revenue-authority-corporate-plan-2025-2028-html" target="_blank">our Corporate Plan 2025 - 2028 </a>.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The role has been developed to incorporate changes within WRA and its areas of business. This post is expected to take the lead on the preparation of the final accounts and preparation of management reports. These changes are creating new opportunities within the team and new areas for development. It is an exciting time to join WRA as we look to take on Visitor Levy/National Registration in addition to the tax collection.</p><p>“Working at the WRA has been a breath of fresh air from day one. It is exciting to be part of a new tax authority in Wales responsible for collecting and managing the first devolved taxes, helping to support Welsh public services. The WRA has provided me with the opportunities to develop and utilise my finance and leadership skills in an organisation committed to supporting the process of delivering a fair tax system for Wales. We are a small, close-knit team of specialist individuals who support each other and the wider organisation to provide the best possible service for our taxpayers. Since joining in 2019, I have never looked back and would recommend anyone looking for a new and exciting opportunity look no further than the WRA.” </p><p><strong>Stephen Cooper, Finance Manager</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Key Tasks</strong></p><ul><li>To prepare and manage budgetary procedures and forecasts for the corporate budget including the Spending Review.</li><li>Prepare and manage the in year monthly forecasts and returns</li><li>To be responsible for the preparation/delivery of the performance reporting information in a timely manner for Board/ARAC/TA/AO meetings.</li><li>To continuously work/improve the processes within the finance team.</li><li>To assist G7 with the development and rollout of the payment service owner responsibilities</li><li>Manage and support the Head of Finance to develop accounting policies for the WRA.</li><li>To assist in managing/developing cross functional activities and timetables to ensure the delivery of all reporting activities across both Corporate and Tax finance systems. </li><li>To collaboratively work to ensure the integrity of the accounting processes and procedures in the finance system.</li><li>To ensure that all financial activity adheres to financial regulation, legal and governance requirements for the WRA and that any changes to accounting policy is implemented.</li><li>Prepare input for the draft annual accounts for the WRA and the appropriate Tax Statement for Welsh taxes collected. Responsible for overseeing, collation and submitting of all required evidence. Stakeholder engagement with Audit Wales. To assist in the development and maintenance of the cash forecast process for cash drawn down with Welsh Treasury</li><li>To cover for SEO (systems) as/when required</li><li>To deputise for Head of Finance in times of absence.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate information session</strong></p><p>If this seems like a role you’d be interested in, join us for our virtual Candidate Information Sessions. You’ll meet the Line Manager, get an overview of the role as well a feeling for what it’s like to work at the WRA. We’ll also talk through our benefits and provide helpful tips for your application with us. Please register for one of the sessions below:</p><p><strong><em>20 January 2026 at 12.30pm - Register here: </em></strong><a href="https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/candidate-information-session-senior-finance-manager--2/" target="_blank">Business Wales Events Finder - Candidate Information Session - Senior Finance Manager</a></p><p><strong><em>20 January 2026 at 4.00pm - Register here: </em></strong><a href="https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/candidate-information-session-senior-finance-manager--3/" target="_blank">Business Wales Events Finder - Candidate Information Session - Senior Finance Manager</a></p><h4>Qualifications</h4>Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies qualified accountant or actively working towards the qualification, with the expectation to achieve full qualification within three years of appointment.<h4>Languages</h4>We’ve undertaken an objective assessment of the Welsh language skills needed to undertake the duties of this role. For this role:<br><br>Welsh language skillsWelsh skills are not essential. This means that you do not need Welsh language skills to undertake this role and these skills won’t be assessed during the recruitment process. However, we actively encourage all staff to learn, or improve their Welsh language skills and offer a range of opportunities to suit everyone.<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,675, Welsh Revenue Authority contributes £13,811 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>31 days annual leave + Bank holidays, and 2 Privilege days</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working</li><li>Generous employer <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">pension schemes</a> with a contribution of upto 28.97%</li><li>Tusker car scheme</li><li>Vivup Cycle2Work and advances of salary for season Travel Tickets</li><li>Lifestyle Benefits offering discounts on shopping, restaurants and entertainment</li><li>Wellbeing hour each week</li><li>Access to subsidised sports groups</li><li>Generous family-friendly leave policies</li><li>Free Welsh language courses and time off to learn</li><li>Access to a range of staff diversity networks</li><li> Free counselling and support service via our Vivup Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care Health platform</li><li>A thriving culture that’s described as innovative, collaborative and kind</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>We’ll always be clear about how we assess your application, at each stage of the process. This will usually include: </p><ul><li>Assessment of your Application Form and CV against the relevant Success Criteria</li><li>A panel interview (if you’re successful at the initial sift stage)</li><li>If any additional assessments are needed for this role, such as a test or presentation at interview, we’ll let you know in advance. </li><li> Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift will be conducted using the lead behaviour, <strong>Changing and Improving</strong>.</li></ul><p>We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader so we’ll ask you if you need any adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process. So that we can support you in a way that works for you, we’ll offer a pre-interview accessibility chat to anyone that declares a disability or needs any adjustments. This will take place with someone who is independent of the recruitment process and you won’t be placed at any disadvantage as a result of needing adjustments.</p><p>Whilst the use of Generative AI (GenAI) isn’t prohibited, it must be used carefully and your application must be factually accurate. It should be noted that presenting ideas and experience generated by artificial intelligence as your own, may be considered plagiarism.</p><p>A reserve list may be held for this role for applicants that have scored above the appointable threshold at interview. This means that if a similar vacancy becomes available in the next 12 months we may contact you to offer you the role.</p><h4><strong>Success criteria</strong></h4><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p><strong>Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p><strong>Seeing the Bigger Picture</strong></p><p>Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities</p><p>Yes </p><p>No</p><p><strong>Changing and improving</strong></p><p>Work with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources</p><p>Yes </p><p>Yes </p><p><strong>Working Together</strong></p><p>Establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders</p><p>No</p><p>Yes </p><p><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p><strong>Adaptable</strong></p><p>You can adapt to variations in work or environment. Your effectiveness is not affected by change. You are flexible and versatile. You act as an advocate for change.</p><p>No</p><p>Yes</p><p><strong>Team Player</strong></p><p>You work well as part of a team and strive to ensure the team pulls together and is effective.</p><p>No</p><p>Yes</p><p><strong>Strategic</strong></p><p>You look at the big picture. You consider the wider factors and long term implications of decisions</p><p>No</p><p>Yes</p><br><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Criteria </strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p>Experience of Public Sector finance</p><p>Yes </p><p>Yes </p><br><p><strong>Technical knowledge </strong></p><p><strong>Criteria </strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p>Knowledge and experience using and improving finance systems to streamline processes and procedures.</p><p>Yes</p><p>Yes</p><br><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed in personal statement and CV</strong></p><p><strong>Assessed during interview or assessment</strong></p><p>Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies qualified accountant or actively working towards the qualification, with the expectation to achieve full qualification within three years of appointment.</p><p>Yes </p><p>No</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>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 : WRA Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@wra.gov.wales" target="_blank">Recruitment@wra.gov.wales</a></li><li>Telephone : 03000254000</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@wra.gov.wales" target="_blank">Recruitment@wra.gov.wales</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. See the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles where this is set out.<br>If you feel your application has not been treated in line with the recruitment principles, and you wish to complain, you should contact the Head of HR.<br>Email: <a href="mailto:hr@wra.gov.wales" target="_blank">hr@wra.gov.wales</a><br>If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNTcmdmVyaWZ5PTgwYTVlOTBhMjMyYjcwODVlY2ZkNjI3YjQ2ZDIwODExJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTE2LTU1MGY3MTc4NjA5MGEyODg2NzMwYTRjNzliMzIyMjVmZTQwNDE2NTk=" target="_blank">Job Description - Senior Finance Manager - Final - EN Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 311kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNTgmdmVyaWZ5PTQwZjQ5MDE2MDE3YzNlY2JhNDg4NThiNmE5NmY2MTFmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTE2LTU1MGY3MTc4NjA5MGEyODg2NzMwYTRjNzliMzIyMjVmZTQwNDE2NTk=" target="_blank">Disgrifiad swydd - Uwch Reolwr Cyllid -cy_gb (1) FINAL Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 307kB)

Senior Finance Manager

Support Team Lead

Government Property Agency

Deputy Director Strategic Communications

Head of Information Compliance and Deputy DPO

UK Health Security Agency

Lead Nurse (TB)

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Ministry of Defence now advertises for Band 6 Practice Nurse positions based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.<h4>Job description</h4><ul><li> Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs. </li></ul><p>To view and apply for this vacancy please see the link and apply section below. </p><p>You will need to register for an account on NHS Jobs to apply. You will also be able to set up notifications based on your preferred location, keeping you fully informed when new vacancies are advertised. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Where there is a conflict of information between this site and NHS jobs, information contained on NHS Jobs takes precedence.<h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>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>Onsite Gym</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Onsite Shop</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please apply using the following link: <a href="https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0003-26-0019" target="_blank">Job Advert</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Ministry of Defence

Band 6 Practice Nurse Primary Healthcare

Apprentice Business Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About the Armed Forces Commissioner (AFC) </strong></p><p>The AFC is a newly established, dedicated champion for our Regular and Reserve personnel and their families; a landmark step in demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who serve our nation. Acting as an independent champion, the AFC provides a direct route for serving personnel and their families to raise concerns about welfare issues that may impact on their service lives and ability to serve.</p><p>The Commissioner subsumes the roles and responsibilities of the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF), providing independent and impartial oversight of the Service Complaints system. They have the power to help Service personnel access the Service Complaints system, review aspects of the handling of individual Service Complaints, and report on the efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness of the system as a whole.</p><p>They also have the discretion to conduct individual and thematic investigations into specific and broader welfare issues facing Service personnel and their families. The independent reports and recommendations they publish will highlight these issues to Parliament and the wider public, holding the government and the Armed Forces to account.</p><p><strong>About the post</strong></p><p>As an Assessment Team Officer, you will work within the Assessment Team, responsible for processing all enquiries and applications made to the AFC. You will act as the first point of contact for the AFC, providing advice and guidance about the AFC's role including powers to investigate Service Complaints and General Service Welfare matters. You will also be responsible for making referrals to the single Service Secretariat Teams, informing them of a Service person’s intent to make a Service Complaint.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Act as a first point of contact for the AFC, providing appropriate and timely responses to contacts.</li><li>Provide advice and guidance on the AFC’s role, including the referral process and powers to investigate Service Complaints and General Service Welfare matters.</li><li>Manage contacts made via different routes, including telephone, email, and the AFC website, providing a high-quality customer service, and ensuring all information is accurate, clear, and easy to understand.</li><li>Ensure all enquiries are acknowledged and accurately logged onto the CMS. Recommend updates to the CMS where necessary.</li><li>Review all contacts to establish whether they fall within the AFC’s remit. For those that do, check that we have all the required information and pass the case to the appropriate AFC team. For those that do not, signpost the contact to the appropriate route for their concern.</li><li>Ensure Service Complaint referrals are made appropriately to the Services within the determined timescales, as set out in the Process Manual.</li><li>Identify risks and highlight those, as appropriate, to line management.</li><li>Obtain information to ensure completed Service Complaint applications are ‘investigation ready’ and can be passed through for investigation.</li><li>Where issues relating to the role arise, such as incorrect information on the website, problems with factsheets or application forms, and contacts of potential media interest, work with the Business Team to address them.</li><li>Work with the Policy &amp; Improvement Manager to help identify trends and issues.</li><li>Provide regular updates on the work of the Assessment Team Officers to senior managers as required.</li><li>Additional tasks, as appropriate, in support of the Assessment Team Investigators and Assessment Team Manager.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential experience</p><ul><li>Strong customer service experience working in a customer facing call centre, assessment, or triage function.</li><li>Excellent administration and interpersonal skills<strong>.</strong></li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong ability to manage conversations over the telephone and MS Teams.</li><li>Proven competence with IT systems.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to deal with a wide range of people both sensitively and robustly.</li><li>A strong understanding and proven application of the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.</li><li>Ability to assess complicated information, recognising key issues in complex enquiries and applications to quickly to make reasoned decisions.</li><li>Ability to seek out facts, analyse information and make sound recommendations.</li><li>Strong ability to adapt to change and absorb new information and legislative change quickly.</li><li>Ability to ensure good quality information management. Able to be discrete and understand the need for confidentiality.</li></ul><p>Desirable experience</p><ul><li>Experience of working in an Ombudsman, regulator or other similar environment.</li><li>Knowledge of Defence and the Armed Forces.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</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></ul><p>Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.</p><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses.</p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.</p><p>Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.</p><p>Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.</p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience and a personal statement of 500 words. The personal statement should provide evidence of how you have met the Behaviours and Experience listed.</p><p>At <strong>sift</strong>, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following Success Profiles Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing</li></ul><p>In the event of a high number of applicants, sift will be based on the Delivering at Pace Behaviour.</p><p>At <strong>interview</strong>, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: </p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>If your application is successful, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the interview. Further details will be provided on confirmation of your interview.</p><p>If selected for interview this will be held in London. Anticipated date for interview is February 2026.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure</p><p>that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">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 : Erica Nickell</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Erica.Nickell100@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Erica.Nickell100@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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2MDcmdmVyaWZ5PTY2M2I4NjNiNDQ2ZThlNGE5MmRkYjUzZDQ0OTI0MzdkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMDE5LTk4NWM4NDc1YmFlMTVhNzFkODQ1YTI1N2MwMWIyYWQzMDMxN2ZhODc=" target="_blank">Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)

Assessment Team Officer

Business Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow. </p><p></p><p>We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. </p><p>This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">Security Check (SC) security clearance</a>. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>At DE&amp;S, we are responsible for equipping and supporting the UK’s Armed Forces with world-class technology, equipment, and services. As an Aeronautical Mechanical Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, performance, and reliability of cutting-edge aviation platforms that are vital to national defence. </p><p>This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in aeronautical engineering to deliver innovative solutions, manage complex projects, and work collaboratively with industry partners and stakeholders. You will be at the forefront of engineering excellence, contributing to the success of some of the most advanced defence programmes in the world. </p><p>If you are passionate about engineering, thrive in a challenging environment, and want to make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Join DE&amp;S and help us deliver the extraordinary. </p><p>We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (This is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. </p><p>Please note that one of these roles will hold a safety delegation and will require the individual to on-call on a rotational basis. </p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Own the generation of technical requirements, defining technical deliverables/artifacts and updating other documentation for systems, including the considerations to in-service support and associated costs. </li></ul><ul><li>Authorise technical data input and changes to support the management and maturity of engineering documentation, focusing on successful technical outcomes. </li></ul><ul><li>Educate others with relevant legislation, regulation, policy, processes, and standards to deliver technical documentation for a system. This includes the essential relation to quality, safety, security, and sustainability, of the system, and the interoperability with other sub-systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify and analyse technical hazards/project impacts and contribute to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and Managed. </li></ul><ul><li>Manage the design of a system, component or process that meets the customer requirement within realistic constraints of time, cost, and performance. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate and manage trade-offs with other sub-system teams and specialists, over technical requirements, and design compromises, to maximise successful system implementation and delivery. </li></ul><ul><li>Manage the system test, verification, validation, and evaluation process. Also manage the support and modification to an operational system. </li></ul><ul><li>Manage and participate in assurance, audit, and reviews activity and authorise recommendations in relation to your technical area of knowledge. </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> - Demonstrate experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful Mechanical or Mechatronic outcomes; and </li></ul><ul><li>Have wide ranging depth and breadth experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful Mechanical or Mechatronic outcomes; and </li></ul><ul><li>As a minimum be professionally registered as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) </li></ul><ul><li>Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales and Northern Ireland only), is the Scottish SCQF or international equivalent qualification backed up by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC. </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 - CSBC 3 </li></ul><ul><li>Core Behaviour 2: Changing and Improving - CSBC 3 </li></ul><ul><li>Technical Competence 1: ECF_03 Supportable Technical Solutions – Practitioner </li></ul><ul><li>Technical Competence 2: ECF_02 Safety Management - Awareness </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,500 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></ul><ul><li>Flexible and hybrid working options </li></ul><ul><li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% </li></ul><ul><li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards </li></ul><ul><li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications </li></ul><ul><li>Support for progression </li></ul><ul><li>Huge range of discounts </li></ul><ul><li>Volunteering days </li></ul><ul><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><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><p>#LI-Hybrid </p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank"><strong>Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><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><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: </p><ol><li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. </li><li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. <em>Please follow our </em><a href="https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv" target="_blank"><strong><em>guidance on CV writing</em></strong></a><em> for best chance of success.</em></li><li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. </li></ol><p>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: </p><ul><li>1st: Core Behaviour 1 </li></ul><ul><li>2nd: Core Behaviour 2 </li></ul><ul><li>3rd: Technical Competencies </li></ul><ul><li>4th: CV Review </li></ul><p>In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: <a href="mailto:DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission</a></p><p><strong>Offering at a lower level</strong></p><p>If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Ryan Mundy</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MDkmdmVyaWZ5PTBkYWNlNDE5ZWY3NGFkMzAxYTVkZWNiZWJmNzJhMjIxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDkwLWYyNWUyYzZiNzY5MDhmMGRlYTJlYWIzMDBkNjdiM2Q4NzU0YjkxMDM=" target="_blank">DE&amp;S Success Profile Behaviours Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 704kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MTAmdmVyaWZ5PWRjZTA1OGFmYTEyZDJhMzViN2U3OGI2MjFlMjM5MmU1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDkwLWYyNWUyYzZiNzY5MDhmMGRlYTJlYWIzMDBkNjdiM2Q4NzU0YjkxMDM=" target="_blank">20250925-ECF V2.0 (002) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 458kB)

DE&S Aeronautical Mechanical Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Please</strong><strong>note</strong>: Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding. If reviewing via a screen reader, please note that the Job summary, Job description, Person specification, Benefits and Things you need to know sections have been emphasised</p><p><strong>Trade Mark Examiner or Designs Examiner</strong></p><p>The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the UK government body for Intellectual Property rights, including patents, designs, trade marks, and copyright. Our mission is to support economic growth by providing an IP system that fosters creativity and innovation.</p><p>Trade Mark and Designs Examiner roles are central to our Services Directorate. You’ll receive comprehensive in-house training on the legal framework for registered IP rights.</p><p>The IPO offers excellent development opportunities and holds the Gold standard: Investors in People award.</p><p>Flexibility is key. Successful candidates will be appointed to a role based on business needs. While both positions offer similar opportunities, your placement will depend on organisational priorities at the time of appointment.</p><p>The vacancies are fixed term appointments for 2 years with a chance of permanency. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Main duties consist of but are not limited to:</strong></p><p> As a Trade Mark or Designs Examiner, you’ll assess applications under UK IP legislation, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Applying legislation and case law to determine registrability</li><li>Writing clear examination reports and guiding customers through the process</li><li>Handling objections and evaluating supporting evidence</li><li>Managing your workload and making informed decisions</li><li>Continuous learning and contributing to service improvements</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical, research, and decision-making skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively</li><li>Customer-focused, adaptable, and open to feedback</li><li>Good digital literacy</li></ul><p>Click the <strong>'Apply</strong><strong>now'</strong> button and complete the application form by providing the following:</p><p>Please note: Annual leave may be restricted during the initial training period to ensure full participation in the training room. </p><p><strong>500-word Personal Statement </strong></p><ul><li>Use this to explain <strong>why you're suitable for the role</strong>.</li><li>Structure your statement around the <strong>essential criteria</strong> in the Person Specification.</li></ul><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>Provide one 250-word example for each of the following Behaviour headings;</p><p><strong>Delivering at Pace (lead behaviour)</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Follow relevant policies, procedures, and legislation to complete your work.</strong></li><li><strong>Regularly check performance against objectives, making suggestions for improvement or taking corrective action where necessary.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Developing Self and Others</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Encourage and listen to developmental feedback from colleagues </strong></li><li><strong> Demonstrate a proactive approach to personal development and learning. Identify gaps in your skills and knowledge</strong></li></ul><br><p><strong>AI Usage</strong><br>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</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p>For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below.</p><p>Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ipo-recruitment-support/" target="_blank"><strong>IPO – Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)</strong></a></p><p>If you require job-specific information, please contact Josie Ash/ Kelly Rowlands<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:Josie.Ash@ipo.gov.uk" target="_blank">Josie.Ash@ipo.gov.uk</a><br>Telephone: 01633 814383 </p><p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:Kelly.Rowlands@ipo.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kelly.Rowlands@ipo.gov.uk</a></p><p>Telephone: 01633 814014</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,952, Intellectual Property Office contributes £8,677 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities </li><li>25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave </li><li>Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities </li><li>A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group </li><li>Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments </li><li>The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at <a href="https://diversityjobsgroup.com/ipo/" target="_blank">Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com)</a></li><li>A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities </li><li>Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office </li><li>On-site shop, restaurant and coffee shop at our Newport office </li></ul><p><strong>For more information about what’s on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Please note that benefits may be subject to change</em></strong></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p>The assessment process will comprise of the following:</p><p><strong>Stage 1 – Sift</strong></p><p>An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:</p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p>Your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed essential criteria</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>Provide one 250-word example for each of the following Behaviour headings;</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace (lead behaviour)</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><p>Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, Delivering at Pace the lead criteria may be used to carry out an initial sift of applications. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift.</p><p><strong>Stage 2 – Interviews</strong></p><p>If invited to interview <strong>Behaviours and Strengths</strong>based questioning will be used. </p><p>Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. Written assessment will take place before interview on the same day. The assessment will be 30 minutes, and it will only be marked if the candidate is successful at interview stage. </p><ul><li> Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to complete a written assessment. Details will be provided in the invite to interview information. </li></ul><p>Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office.</p><p>This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order</p><p>The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role.</p><p><strong>Applicants to note: </strong>CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted.</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://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p> This post is being advertised to <strong>Internal</strong>, <strong>across</strong><strong>Government</strong> and <strong>External</strong> candidates at the same time.</p><p> Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</p><p> We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information.</p><p> In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.</p><p> If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via<a href="mailto:recruitment@ipo.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ipo.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>For more information on the IPO’s terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.</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.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 : IPO Recruitment team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ipo.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ipo.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ipo.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ipo.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Commissioners Statement<br>The Civil Service recruits by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. <br><br>Complaints Procedure:<br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please contact;<br>Penny Phillpotts<br>Intellectual Property Office,<br>Concept House,<br>Cardiff Road,<br>Newport,<br>NP10 8QQ. <br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc1MDYmdmVyaWZ5PTUyZmI2MjY0MzA0ZGJkZTA1OGJmNjRkYWY4YTMwYTk2" target="_blank">IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions (1) Opens in new window</a> (doc, 149kB)

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