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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are recruiting a Senior Portfolio Manager to join our Portfolio Management Office/Portfolio, Projects and Improvement Team.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Portfolio and Improvement, the Portfolio Manager will lead Ofsted’s Digital, Technology and Data Portfolio (DTDP). Responsible for the prioritisation and effective allocation of resources across the portfolio to ensure optimal delivery strategic objectives. Building strong relationships across Ofsted and across government, they will provide expert advice, guidance and training to enable effective delivery of projects and programmes. The postholder will also lead and manage a team of staff with a mix of grades.</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>MoP, APM, PRINCE 2 or similar project management qualification, or equivalent experience. (Essential)<br>Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or similar programme management qualification, 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>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience of leading portfolio management and portfolio management office, including prioritisation and the allocation of resources in a complex and service focused organisation. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of different project delivery approaches/methodologies and using them in practice. (Essential)</li><li>Significant experience of developing business cases and establishing benefits management method and practice. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of bringing a creative approach to tasks, identifying new ways of doing things and motivating others to improve ways of working. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of managing staff to deliver high quality outcomes within direct and matrix management contexts. (Essential)</li><li>Knowledge of government standards including Service Manual, Functional Standards, Teal Book, spend controls etc. (Desirable)</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:</p><ul><li>Experience of leading portfolio management and portfolio management office, including prioritisation and the allocation of resources in a complex and service focused organisation. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of different project delivery approaches/methodologies and using them in practice. (Essential)</li><li>Significant experience of developing business cases and establishing benefits management method and practice. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of bringing a creative approach to tasks, identifying new ways of doing things and motivating others to improve ways of working. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of managing staff to deliver high quality outcomes within direct and matrix management contexts. (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>Experience of leading portfolio management and portfolio management office functions, including prioritisation and resource allocation within a complex, service-focused organisation.</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>assessment </strong>and <strong>interview</strong> during <strong>week commencing 9 February 2026 </strong>via<strong> Microsoft Teams.</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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4ODUmdmVyaWZ5PWYxM2RiNjI4Y2Y3Yzc5N2Q3MjIyY2U1MTYxNzFlNzkwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzYyLTg0YWJkNTQxNDgzMWM3MzFiNjgzY2I3OGU4Njc5NzA0ZGNmYTIxZTI=" target="_blank">Job specification - Senior Portfolio Manager Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 208kB)

Senior Portfolio Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for an exceptional <strong>Foundation Scientist </strong>to help us make a difference to our planet. </p><p>As a Foundation Scientist, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. </p><p>Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. </p><p><strong>World changing work </strong></p><p>From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. </p><ul><li>We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact</li><li>We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better</li><li>We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making</li><li>We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater</li><li>We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Your world of expertise </strong></p><p>The Post Processing Applications (PPA) team is made up of a mix of Scientists and Scientific Software Engineers who work together to make the right weather data and information available to decision makers in a range of industry sectors. If successful you will develop an excellent understanding of how weather information is used in industry across the surface transport, energy, retail and infrastructure sectors. Your work will combine this with your relevant scientific and technical background to develop and support the next generation of weather forecast services and applications for new and existing Met Office customers, for example in helping rail network operators to run a safe and efficient railway system or supporting the UK’s clean energy transition.</p><p><strong>Your key duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out the scientific and technical activities to ensure timely delivery of operational services for the benefit of our customers.</li><li>Developing high quality scientific computing code to perform data analysis and to build forecast production systems.</li><li>Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver a diverse range of projects.</li><li>Researching cutting edge science and technology to utilise weather and climate data, alongside relevant industry data, to produce outputs that benefit our industry customers.</li><li>Clearly communicating science through reports and presentations to customers and peers.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria, skills and experience: </strong></p><ol><li>Experience and knowledge in a physical science, mathematics or statistics at a graduate or equivalent level - (we're experts by nature).</li><li>Good scientific computing skills (e.g. in Python) and a demonstrated ability to learn and apply software tools and/or programming languages to address scientific problems and perform scientific analysis.</li><li>Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to understand user or customer needs and communicate complex scientific or technical information to a range of audiences.</li><li>Strong team player with the ability to work and collaborate as a dynamic and productive member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a range of projects - (we're better together). </li><li>An independent thinker, able to proactively take ownership of work, to identify and address knowledge gaps and to plan your own work - (we keep evolving).</li><li>A demonstratable interest in weather or climate science and in developing solutions for industry and seeing scientific solutions through to delivery.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,600, Met Office contributes £8,285 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Why join us </strong></p><p>Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.</p><p>As a Foundation Scientist, your total reward package will be up to £40,524 annually, which includes: </p><ul><li>£28,600 base pay</li><li>An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. </p><p>Closing date 18/01/2026 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 02/02/2026. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. </p><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit <a href="https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/join-us/our-approach-recruitment" target="_blank">our approach to recruitment</a>.</p><p><strong>How we can help </strong></p><p>If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. </p><p>We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. </p><p>We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

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Foundation Scientist Post-processing Applications

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Shaping the future of hardware engineering at the heart of UK national security.</strong></p><p>HMGCC is at the forefront of engineering innovation, delivering high-impact, technology-driven solutions for UK national security. Through our commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. Technology and hardware are at the heart of what we do and we’re looking for an inspirational leader to shape and elevate our electronics profession.</p><p>You will lead the electronics profession working to solve the most difficult problems across a wide range of areas to support our customers to protect national security. You will oversee the development of electronics capability across the organisation, manage technical risk, mentor engineering talent, and ensure our electronics portfolio aligns with business goals. You will not just be an experienced electronics principal, but you will also have the leadership and vision to influence the long-term technical direction, standards, tools and ways of working.</p><p>This comes at a time when we are changing to embrace more open ways of working with industry, academia, and wider government, so you will be leading your part of that transformation to ensure that HMGCC continues to provide the astonishing diversity of operational technology that our most iconic national security organisations need to keep the country safe and prosperous.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Putting your skills to use</strong></p><p>Using your diverse range of skills and reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will:</p><ul><li>Lead and grow the electronics profession: define vision, strategy, and roadmaps for electronics engineering within the organisation.</li><li>Provide deep technical leadership on critical electronics and multi-discipline programmes.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and develop a team of electronics engineers, enabling career progression, skills growth and professional excellence. </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally: work with engineering leads and other heads of professions to identify emerging tools, techniques and technologies, evaluate their relevance, and guide their adoption into our products.</li><li>Manage technical risk: lead design reviews, identify critical risks, and define mitigation strategies.</li><li>Represent the electronics profession with stakeholders, providing expert insight.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>More about you</strong></p><p>To apply for this role, you will already have:</p><ul><li>Substantial expertise in electronic engineering. This may be demonstrated through a Chartership or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Significant experience in electronics/hardware design, with an excellent track record of leading complex projects.</li><li>Proven experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and capability building.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present a clear vision to stakeholders at all levels to drive transformational change.</li></ul><p>It would be beneficial if you also have the following (although these are not essential):</p><ul><li>Deep understanding of a wide variety of disciplines, e.g. analogue, digital, mixed-signal, power electronics, PCB design, RF, FPGA and embedded systems.</li><li>Proficient in ECAD tools in an enterprise environment.</li><li>Experience defining and implementing technical standards and best practices.</li><li>Prior experience of managing and working collaboratively with external suppliers and partners.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Your personal skills</strong></p><p>You will be someone who:</p><ul><li>Inspires and motivates teams to do their best in their work.</li><li>Displays behaviours that promote a collaborative working environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Can set and maintain a clear direction with highly focussed priorities to deliver pragmatic outcomes.</li><li>Is adept at driving a performance culture across the organisation, empowering teams to deliver, whilst holding them accountable for outcomes.</li><li>Is skilled in problem-solving and decision-making, especially around trade-offs and risk.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><p>Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you:</p><ul><li>A positive, collaborative and inclusive work environment.</li><li>25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.</li><li>8 bank holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.</li><li>2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).</li><li>Pension. Our government pension scheme is Alpha. It’s a competitive, defined benefits scheme.</li><li>Opportunities for development.</li><li>Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.</li><li>Flexible or compressed hours to support you to balance your life with your work.</li><li>Paid parental and adoption leave and neonatal policy.</li><li>Opportunities for mentoring and coaching.</li><li>Free secure parking and allocated parking for car shares.</li><li>Affinity groups – whether you are a person with a disability, part of the LGBTQIA+ community and/or from an ethnic minority background, we provide an inclusive environment, support and a variety of networks for everyone.</li><li>Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day.</li><li>Bike to work scheme.</li><li>Multi-faith prayer room. This is a quiet contemplation room for staff to use for prayer or reflection.</li><li>3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.</li><li>Sports &amp; social society. We have a range of clubs and societies and offer regular subsidised theatre tickets and on-site activities.</li><li>On site café and restaurant.</li><li>On site nursery (subject to availability).</li><li>Relocation Loan*.</li></ul><p><br><strong>About HMGCC</strong></p><p>We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security.</p><p>We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.</p><p>We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.</p><p>To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please <a href="https://hmgcc.gov.uk/about-us" target="_blank">visit our website</a>.</p><p><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p><p>Inclusion and diversity really matter to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences. </p><p>HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.</p><p>We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do. </p><p>To find out more about our culture and inclusion and diversity, please <a href="https://hmgcc.gov.uk/life-at-hmgcc" target="_blank">visit our website</a>.</p><p>We are proud to offer applicants who declare a disability or long-term health condition the opportunity to apply through the Offer of Interview Scheme. We aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that best meet the minimum essential criteria for this position are offered an interview where practicable.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Apply now</strong></p><p>Discover more by applying on our website</p><p>Our recruitment team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.</p><p>Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date. </p><p>*If you are relocating to the area and renting a property then we can offer an interest free relocation loan of up to £2,500, which is to be repaid in instalments over a period of 24 months.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk" target="_blank">Opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0845 337 3217 (Our lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm)</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk" target="_blank">Opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk</a></li></ul>

HMGCC (His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre)

Head of Electronic Engineering

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for an exceptional <strong>Scientist </strong>to help us make a difference to our planet. </p><p>As our Scientist, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. </p><p>Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. </p><p><strong>World changing work </strong></p><p>From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. </p><ul><li>We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact</li><li>We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better</li><li>We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making</li><li>We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater</li><li>We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Your world of expertise </strong></p><p>The Post Processing Applications (PPA) team is made up of a mix of Scientists and Scientific Software Engineers who work together to make the right weather data and information available to decision makers in a range of industry sectors. If successful you will develop an excellent understanding of how weather information is used in industry across the surface transport, energy, retail and infrastructure sectors. Your work will combine this with your relevant scientific and technical background to develop and support the next generation of weather forecast services and applications for new and existing Met Office customers, for example in helping rail network operators to run a safe and efficient railway system or supporting the UK’s clean energy transition.</p><p><strong>Your key duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out the scientific and technical activities to ensure timely delivery of operational services for the benefit of our customers.</li><li>Developing high quality scientific computing code to perform data analysis and to build forecast production systems.</li><li>Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver a diverse range of projects.</li><li>Researching cutting edge science and technology to utilise weather and climate data, alongside relevant industry data, to produce outputs that benefit our industry customers.</li><li>Clearly communicating science through reports and presentations to customers and peers.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria, skills and experience: </strong></p><ol><li>Experience and knowledge in a physical science, mathematics or statistics discipline, plus experience equivalent to several years working post-graduate in an applied scientific discipline – (we're experts by nature).</li><li>Strong scientific computing skills (e.g. in Python) and demonstrated experience of writing and modifying complex code and producing high quality scientific analyses using appropriate quality assurance tools and processes.</li><li>Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to understand customer needs and communicate complex scientific or technical information to a range of audiences.</li><li>Strong team player with the ability to work and collaborate as a dynamic and productive member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects including the provision of scientific/technical advice to other team members – (we're better together).</li><li>An independent thinker, able to proactively take ownership of work, to identify and address knowledge gaps and to learn new concepts/methods to problem-solve and meet project objectives - (we keep evolving).</li><li>A demonstratable interest in weather or climate science and in developing solutions for industry and seeing scientific solutions through to delivery </li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £35,145, Met Office contributes £10,181 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Why join us </strong></p><p>Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.</p><p>As s Scientist, your total reward package will be up to £49,448 annually, which includes: </p><ul><li>£35,145 base pay</li><li>An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. </p><p>Closing date 18/01/2026 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 02/02/2026. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. </p><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit <a href="https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/join-us/our-approach-recruitment" target="_blank">our approach to recruitment</a>.</p><p><strong>How we can help </strong></p><p>If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. </p><p>We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. </p><p>We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Scientist Post-processing Applications

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The SIA is the organisation responsible for the regulation of private security. It is an independent, arm’s length body (ALB) of the Home Office, reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The SIA’s purpose Is protecting the public through effective regulation of the private security industry and working with partners to raise standards across the sector. Its regulatory remit covers the whole of the United Kingdom. </p><p>The SIA has two main duties: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry and the management of a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria. </p><p>SIA licensing covers security operatives who are in guarding, door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, and public space surveillance using CCTV, vehicle immobilisation (in Northern Ireland) and key holding. Licensing ensures that private security operatives are fit and proper persons who are properly trained and qualified to do their job. </p><h4>Job description</h4>This is a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership across key functions during a very exciting period of change and expansion. The role will be instrumental in delivering our priority deliverables, incorporating a new robust approach and the expansion of our regulatory responsibilities. The post holder will provide guidance and advice to the Executive Team and the Board on delivery across the organisation and the development of regulatory policy.<h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic thinking and policy making: Experience of leading on the development and delivery of policy and strategy. </li></ul><ul><li>Leadership of a team and/or an area of work, demonstrating adaptability and resilience as you prioritise, set direction and support your team and colleagues, including through ambiguity. </li></ul><ul><li>Planning and delivery skills: Experience of proactively shaping a team’s work, managing short and long-term priorities; identifying and managing risks, dependencies and trade-offs; and working with others to deliver high-quality, outputs over a sustained period of time. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of effectively advising and influencing senior internal stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to build effective working relationships with external stakeholders that creates space for constructive, open, and transparent engagement </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to a wide range of audiences including senior, external and non-expert audiences. </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience and strong skills in policy development, including identifying, analysing, and articulating complex problems; working with analytical, technical, and legal professionals to develop solutions and options; and presenting policy recommendations that consider the trade-offs and risks, and dependencies that help senior colleagues reach a decision </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working with Senior Officials and/or Ministers (or individuals of equivalent experience/status). </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge or working with lawyers and analysts in a policy making/ strategy environment. </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £69,001, Security Industry Authority contributes £19,989 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>A welcoming and innovative work environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Continued support and development opportunities. </li></ul><ul><li>Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications. </li></ul><ul><li>Flexible working arrangements. </li></ul><ul><li>Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days. </li></ul><ul><li>A variety of discounts including Gymflex. </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Pension Scheme – employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%. </li></ul><p><strong>Office attendance</strong></p><p>Hybrid working may be available for this role.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>The SIA does not use Success Profiles - please disregard any information below in relation to this.</strong></p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 500-word personal statement. Further details around guidance for this is listed on the application form. If you fail to submit all aspects of the application before the deadline of 18th January 2026, your application will be withdrawn. </p><p>Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to outline why you believe you would be an ideal candidate for this role. Please highlight your relevant skills, experience and achievements that align with the essential job requirements. </p><p>To help us assess your suitability for the role, please complete the CV incorporated into the application form by providing as much information as possible about your previous work experience and achievements. </p><p>Should we receive a large number of applications, they will be sifted on personal statement only. </p><p>Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview. </p><p>Interview details will be provided to successful candidates prior to their interview taking place. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Process:</strong></p><p>Sift will take place on 19th January 2026.</p><p>Interviews will be held between 27th-29th January 2026.</p><p>Interview location will be confirmed at invite to interview (MS Teams/London office).</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>Due to business requirements, this role is only available full-time.</p><p>A reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for a maximum of 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.</p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p><strong>Visa sponsorship</strong></p><p>We do not sponsor individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas.</p><p>If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to bring documentation for the purposes of establishing your identity.</p><p>You will need to meet the nationality requirements for this role and obtain the necessary security clearance to take it up. </p><p>For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:</p><ul><li>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li></ul><ul><li>Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional</li></ul><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.</p><p><strong>Criminal Record Check</strong></p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. </p><p>If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SIA Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@sia.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@sia.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Complaints should be submitted to <a href="mailto:recruitment@sia.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sia.gov.uk</a>. If, after investigation by the SIA, the complainant remains dissatisfied, they may bring their complaint to the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY2ODgmdmVyaWZ5PTZhMjg5MDMxNmNhZTJmNTM3ZmM4NGEwOGE5NTE5ZDdlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMTM2LTJiNTNjMjU0NmQyNWI0MGMzMjhlMjJlNzliODk4MjRjYjRhNjQ3MmI=" target="_blank">JD_Head of Policy, Strategy and Correspondence Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 155kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY2ODkmdmVyaWZ5PWZkN2ViMWMxYjZmMGFkYjI0OTA3MzczZmFjMDZlNWRlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMTM2LTJiNTNjMjU0NmQyNWI0MGMzMjhlMjJlNzliODk4MjRjYjRhNjQ3MmI=" target="_blank">2025-11-17 Pre-employment Checking - Document Requirements (V17) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 231kB)

Security Industry Authority

Head of Policy, Strategy and Correspondence

Crown Prosecution Service

Victim Liaison Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About the Department</strong></p><p>MOJ is one of the largest government departments, employing around 70,000 people (including those in the Probation Service), with a budget of approximately £9 billion. Each year, millions of people use our services across the UK - including at 500 courts and tribunals, and 133 prisons in England and Wales.</p><p><strong>What we do</strong></p><p>We work to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent, and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public. We are also responsible for the following parts of the justice system:</p><ul><li>courts</li><li>prisons</li><li>probation services</li><li>attendance centres </li></ul><p>We also work in partnership with other government departments and agencies to reform the criminal justice system, to serve the public and support the victims of crime. We are also responsible for making new laws, strengthening democracy, and safeguarding human rights.</p><p><strong>Priorities</strong></p><ul><li>A prison and probation service that reforms offenders</li><li>A modern courts and justice system</li><li>A Global Britain that promotes the rule of law</li><li>A transformed department that is simpler, smarter and more unified </li></ul><p>Further information can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice</a></p><p>We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity</a>.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Bail Information Service (BIS) as a Bail Information Officer</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,590, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £10,600 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13152?entityId=13152" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13152?entityId=13152</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Bail Information Service – Bail Information Officer (BIO) - HMP Bronzefield (Ref: 13152)

Software Developer

Government Property Agency

Business Change Manager

Project Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.<br><br>Are you an Administration Officer looking for an exciting role, working alongside the military, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities? If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint a professional and patient focused individual with a strong commitment to providing a high quality service to work within our friendly and welcoming team in the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) at Hightown Barracks, Wrexham.<br><br>For this role you will need to be information Technology (IT) literate, have excellent communication skills, as well as being prepared to work as part of a team and being able to maintain patient confidentiality.<br><br>The vacant post is a full time position consisting of 37 hours per week.<br><br>Could this be the role for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you!</p><p><em>Cyber &amp; Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) generates and operates specialist capabilities, ready to fight across all domains to make the UK secure at home and strong abroad.</em></p><p><em>Always on, we are across every UK operation, delivering the capabilities you don’t usually see - or those you can’t.</em></p><p><em>From cyber warriors and medics to intelligence analysts, special forces, educators, and Defence attachés, our collective expertise delivers the warfighting edge Defence needs to deter threats and secure the nation today, and prepare for tomorrow. </em></p><p><em>CSOC unites Defence’s cyber and specialist capabilities under a single, military command alongside the Royal Navy, British Army, and the Royal Air Force - acting as the UK’s fourth Military Command. For more information, please see </em><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fcyber-and-specialist-operations-command%2Fabout&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAnna.Green301%40mod.gov.uk%7Cbee709bddb774c75fa7108ddeb9fc92c%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C638925793685096366%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OV%2FHaZAt8v8FU21aP1IHkJ3wBe0dKbl3hikn%2FJzy%2FIs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank"><em>here.</em></a></p><h4>Job description</h4>The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of administrative support to the Mental Health Team (MHT). The Administration Officer (AO) will work to the direction of the Executive Officer (EO) Practice Manager to support the clinical staff based within the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH). The post holder will be responsible for all administrative requirements for both new and current patient caseloads which includes liaison with other Medical Centres and outside agencies. The post holder will also be responsible for managing clinical diaries and clinics, answering telephone queries, booking medical documents in/out, dealing with the post, and sending and receiving faxes/emails. To provide cover for the Executive Officer (EO) in their absence.<h4>Person specification</h4><p>The duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>As part of the DCMH administrative team the AO is responsible for providing full administrative support to all doctors, clinical staff, and reception duties within the DCMH. This will include managing clinics and organisation and management of appointments. </li><li>As part of the DCMH administrative team the AO is responsible for covering the reception duties and ensures that a high standard of administrative support is maintained to allow a safe and effective delivery of Mental Healthcare. </li><li>Liaise with patients, Medical Officers, and Medical Facilities to ensure correct patient contact details, arranging of appointments and dealing with any queries.</li><li>Answering the office and reception phone, dealing with queries within your own area of expertise and taking accurate messages as appropriate for other staff and booking appointments via the Defence Medical Information Capability Program (DMICP). </li><li>Organise travel and accommodation for clinical duties for clinical staff when requested.</li></ul><p>For further details, please see the attached Terms of Reference.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £27,650, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,010 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>Free parking</li><li>Access to the Defence Discount Card</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><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>At <strong>application</strong> stage you will be assessed against the following:</p><p>Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p>CV:</p><ul><li>Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.</li><li>Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.</li></ul><p>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CDBSCivPers-ResourcingSME%40mod.gov.uk%7Cbcea17c20b294ad35f3a08ddbae95920%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C638872233562215593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0bMNHx504IthhwiQEVXujH5EMuyQ8BNoXMwbX%2BRJJBI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><p>At <strong>interview</strong> you will be assessed against the following:</p><p>Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><p>Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEpdNWKQSRI" target="_blank">Are you applying for a job in Civil Service? - YouTube</a></p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, an initial sift will be completed on the lead behaviour which is <strong>Managing a Quality Service</strong>.</p><p>The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.</p><p>There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.</p><p>Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.</p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.</p><p>There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.</p><p>This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.</p><p>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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 <strong>we will not</strong> 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>This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK</a></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. </p><p>If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact <a href="mailto:dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.</p><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. 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><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 : Joanne Howl</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Joanne.Howl100@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Howl100@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><h4>Further information</h4>Please see Further Information document.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4NzUmdmVyaWZ5PTYyYTExMGRlN2EyYjUzNzYyNDFhMjk3YTEyYTVhOTNl" target="_blank">20251013_JD_MH_Administration Officer_AO_MHT Wrexham_00241933 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 359kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4NzYmdmVyaWZ5PTc4NDJhYzZiMzRhYzU0MTQyMWQ2ZmVkMGI4ZmY3OGFh" target="_blank">20250910-Candidate_Pack-compressed Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 697kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4NzcmdmVyaWZ5PTBlMDU4ZmVhNmJjNDA1YzQ0MTY1NjAxYmQwMTU5M2Ez" target="_blank">Further Information (Internal) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 170kB)

Ministry of Defence

AO Administration Officer

Programme Manager

Home Office

Senior Incident Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are excited to have appointed our new permanent Deputy Director of Strategic Finance! As they will be working part-time, we are now opening a search for a talented job-share partner to join them on Wednesdays to Fridays. This is a unique opportunity to lead our strategic finance function in a flexible, collaborative partnership. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing/https:/www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing/" target="_blank">civil-service-careers.gov.uk/what-is-job-sharing</a></p><p>This is an exciting and high-profile role leading DSIT’s Strategic Finance and Management Accounts team at the strategic centre of the department, leading on financial strategy and planning for a budget of around £15 billion a year. </p><p>The postholder will have considerable influence, working closely with a range of stakeholders including Ministers, the Permanent Secretary, his senior leadership team and HM Treasury. </p><p>This is an important period for DSIT as we take forward our Spending Review settlement to deliver outcomes for the economy and for citizens. The postholder will work across multiple teams to ensure that available budgets and flexibilities are maximised whilst ensuring control totals are protected. </p><p>DSIT is ambitious to be at the forefront of embracing new technologies and you will take a lead role in driving forward improvement in our finance processes and products, using your experience and enthusiasm for great data and financial insights.</p><p>You will lead a high performing team and collaborate with brilliant colleagues across the finance team, wider department and beyond to shape and influence policy decisions through your strategic approach.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As Deputy Director, Strategic Finance your Key Responsibilities will include: </p><ul><li>Provide insight across large and complex budgets. Your creative skills will identify solutions that help embed financial objectives, drive decision making and secure strong outcomes that align DSIT’s strategic objectives. </li><li>Ensure that existing commitments and new proposals are challenged to help optimise value for money, leading engagement with HMT on new areas of work or financial issues. </li><li>Overall financial strategy and management, in both current and future years, to ensure that resources are deployed and managed in a way which best supports delivery of Ministerial priorities and value for money.</li><li>Leading financial planning in the Department and clearly articulating the strategic choices for the Executive Committee and SoS.</li><li>Leading in-year financial management across the Department, including management accounting overseeing the Estimates and OSCAR processes, including preparation of Memoranda for Parliament.</li><li>Working closely with central teams on fiscal events such as Spending Reviews and Budget, leading DSIT’s relationship with HM Treasury.</li><li>Support the Leadership Team and Ministers to ensure funding is spent effectively – driving value, providing advice on managing within control totals and options for any headroom. </li><li>Lead the business planning process for the department, working closely with finance business partners and colleagues across the department.</li><li>As part of the finance senior leadership team, you will help shape the function and continually seek opportunities to drive efficiency and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Stakeholders:</strong></p><p>Your key stakeholders will include:</p><ul><li><strong>The Secretary of State</strong>,<strong> and her Ministerial Team</strong> – you will work closely with Ministers and their advisers, supporting and influencing medium and long-term financial strategies, and providing day-to-day financial advisory input to underpin departmental priorities.</li><li><strong>The Permanent Secretary and the Executive Committee </strong>- to provide insight and recommendations on Spending Reviews, financial planning, resource allocation, and strategic choices.</li><li><strong>Director General for Corporate Services and Chief Operating Officer</strong> to ensure financial management aligns with wider departmental transformation and operational objectives. </li><li>Leading DSIT’s relationship with <strong>HM Treasury</strong>, engaging on fiscal events such as Spending Reviews and Budgets, and ensuring value for money and compliance with government financial controls.<br></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for on data and translating financial information into a story that stakeholders can engage with. You will enjoy working strategically, collaboratively, and able to deliver at pace. You will have experience of financial modelling and analysis, strong technical accounting skills and can demonstrate confidence in navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering sustainable change across complex systems. </p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of strategic financial leadership and management within Civil Service, including working effectively with HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office, or at a similar scale and complexity.</li><li>Proven success in driving improvements in financial reporting in uncertain organisational contexts.</li><li>Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and accurately. </li><li>Strong leadership skills, capable of navigating ambiguity, complexity and motivating teams through change. </li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Expertise in data-driven decision and improving or automating services to enhance user experiences as well as utilising AI tools to deliver them. </li><li>Experience of large-scale organisational change. </li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4>Fully CCAB (or CIMA) qualified with up-to-date CPD.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Department for Science, Innovation &amp; Technology contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:</p><ul><li>A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.</li><li>Automatic enrolment into the <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension Scheme</a>, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.</li><li>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.</li><li>An extensive range of learning &amp; professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.</li><li>Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.</li><li>A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>To apply for this post, please complete the online application process no later than <strong>23:55 on Sunday 25th January 2026</strong>. Which will include: <br></p><ol><li>A <strong>CV</strong> setting out your career history, with <strong>key responsibilities and achievements</strong>. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the <strong>essential and desirable criteria</strong>, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. </li><li>A <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> (maximum 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the <strong>essential criteria</strong> in the person specification.</li></ol><p>If you are shortlisted; you will be asked to take part in a Staff Engagement Exercise in advance of the final panel interview. This assessment will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, it is designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. </p><p>Full details of the assessment process will be provided to shortlisted candidates at the earliest opportunity.</p><p>For further information regarding the assessments please visit - <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscs-assessments.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSurnita.Bains2%40dsit.gov.uk%7C48f10bf9a0984764a89008dd5717896a%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638762480807983810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GV2rPSBI%2F%2FzW44IeFmkv4263NXK0GU0D%2FUZNhRJY594%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://scs-assessments.co.uk/</a> .</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scscandidate.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:dsitresourcing.GRS@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">dsitresourcing.GRS@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjQmdmVyaWZ5PTViZTAzZmQzOTQxOWQ2OThjZTIyMzA0Y2I2ZDExNTQwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">2026.01.06 DSIT DD Strategic Finance Jobshare Final Draft Candidate Pack.pptx Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2363kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjUmdmVyaWZ5PTZkMjk5YWZlMzlmMTc1ZDZjMzA1OWVjZjZjYTUxMmIxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">Deputy Director, Strategic Finance Jobshare - Accessibility Pack Opens in new window</a> (docx, 372kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5NjYmdmVyaWZ5PWMyZjc3ZGRmMGMzZDg0NmMxYzk0Y2JjZDcyNDM5ODM3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzQ0LTQ3MDM3MDAzZDQ2ZGViZjY4ZDdmMDIwNzk5ZjMyMDU3YTUxNmRkYjI=" target="_blank">JobShareGuide Opens in new window</a> (docx, 43kB)

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Deputy Director, Strategic Finance - Job Share (Wednesdays to Fridays weekly)

Command and Control Analyst

UK Health Security Agency

Public Health Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for an exceptional <strong>Senior Scientist</strong> to help us make a difference to our planet. </p><p>As a Senior Scientist, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. </p><p>Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. </p><p><strong>World changing work </strong></p><p>From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. </p><ul><li>We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact</li><li>We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better</li><li>We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making</li><li>We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater</li><li>We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Your world of expertise </strong></p><p>The Post Processing Applications (PPA) team is made up of a mix of Scientists and Scientific Software Engineers who work together to make the right weather data and information available to decision makers in a range of industry sectors. If successful you will develop an excellent understanding of how weather information is used in industry across the surface transport, energy, retail and infrastructure sectors. Your work will combine this with your relevant scientific and technical background to develop and support the next generation of weather forecast services and applications for new and existing Met Office customers, for example in helping rail network operators to run a safe and efficient railway system or supporting the UK’s clean energy transition.</p><p><strong>Your key duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out the scientific and technical activities to ensure timely delivery of operational services for the benefit of our customers.</li><li>Developing high quality scientific computing code to perform data analysis and to build forecast production systems.</li><li>Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver a diverse range of projects.</li><li>Researching cutting edge science and technology to utilise weather and climate data, alongside relevant industry data, to produce outputs that benefit our industry customers.</li><li>Clearly communicating science through reports and presentations to customers and peers.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria, skills and experience: </strong></p><ol><li>Experience and knowledge in a physical science, mathematics or statistics discipline, plus experience equivalent to several years working post-graduate in an applied scientific discipline and being a recognised subject matter expert– (we're experts by nature)</li><li>Strong scientific computing skills (e.g. in Python) and demonstrated experience of writing and modifying complex code and producing high quality scientific analyses using appropriate quality assurance tools and processes.</li><li>Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to understand complex user and customer needs and communicate complex scientific and technical information appropriately to a range of audiences, increasing the impact of your work and developing trust with stakeholder</li><li>Strong team player with the ability to work as a dynamic and productive member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects, including leading, influencing and supporting a small team on a specific science project and demonstrable experience of collaborating with other teams or external organisations/customers. – (we're better together)</li><li>An independent thinker, able to proactively take ownership of work, to identify and address knowledge gaps and to learn new concepts/methods to problem-solve and meet project objectives. - (we keep evolving)</li><li>A demonstratable interest in weather or climate science and an interest in leading the development of solutions for industry and seeing scientific solutions through to delivery</li></ol><p><strong>Desirable Criteria: </strong></p><p>We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but we’re also keen to discover if you have: </p><ol><li>Demonstrated understanding and application of scientific post processing of weather data.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £43,081, Met Office contributes £12,480 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Why join us </strong></p><p>Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.</p><p>As our Senior Scientist, your total reward package will be up to £60,268 annually, which includes: </p><ul><li>£43,081 base pay</li><li>An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. </p><p>Closing date 18/01/2026 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 02/02/2026. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. </p><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit <a href="https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/join-us/our-approach-recruitment" target="_blank">our approach to recruitment</a>.</p><p><strong>How we can help </strong></p><p>If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. </p><p>We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. </p><p>We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Senior Scientist Post-processing Applications

202510: Prison Officer - HMP Full Sutton

Cabinet Office

Joint Intelligence Organisation - Principal Intelligence Analyst, Science & Technology

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As Chief Planning Inspector you will provide strategic leadership, professional expertise, and impartial guidance to shape and improve an effective, fair and transparent planning system for England. </p><p>This is a unique senior leadership opportunity to influence national planning policy, uphold the highest professional standards, and position the Planning Inspectorate as a trusted thought leader at the heart of Government priorities. </p><p>You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a fair, transparent planning system that enables major infrastructure, supports local plans and helps communities influence where they live. Our mission is clear: to provide consistently timely, high-quality and cost-effective decisions, recommendations and advice. </p><p>Working as part of our Executive Team, you’ll drive innovation, forge partnerships across Government and the sector, and turn policy into delivery that makes a difference. </p><p>You’ll also inspire and develop the Planning Inspector profession - building capability, encouraging innovation, championing excellence and fostering a culture of learning and development that sets the benchmark for the future. </p><p>Planning is at the heart of the Government’s ambitions: delivering 1.5 million homes, ensuring local plans across England, and enabling 150 major infrastructure projects. </p><p>If you’re ready to lead at the highest level in the sector and shape the places where people live, this is your moment. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Few roles in the sector can match this impact. You’ll help shape the places where people live and work, ensuring a planning system that is fair, transparent, and future-ready. To be successful you will have: </p><p><strong>Professional credibility</strong> – You’ll be a Chartered member (or equivalent) of a relevant professional body and bring extensive knowledge of the planning system </p><p><strong>Hands on experience</strong> – You’ve worked on the most complex planning cases </p><p><strong>Policy know-how</strong> – You understand the breadth of policy and legislation, and you’re tuned into the big issues shaping the future of planning </p><p><strong>Influencer and communicator</strong> – You can explain complex issues clearly, build trust and bring people together, even when interests conflict. Ministers, stakeholders and communities will see you as a safe pair of hands. </p><p><strong>Leader and team-builder</strong> – You know how to create high-performing, collaborative teams and keep them motivated through change </p><p><strong>Change savvy</strong> – You can steer big initiatives and make sure they land well, making sure they deliver real benefits </p><p><strong>Your approach:</strong></p><ul><li>You’re a natural relationship builder: people trust you </li></ul><ul><li>You care about service and outcomes for communities </li></ul><ul><li>You’re inclusive and collaborative, always bringing others along </li></ul><ul><li>You’re resilient, adaptable, and ready to tackle complex challenges head-on </li></ul><p>For full information on the role and assessment process please refer to the candidate pack attached. </p><p><strong>Salary</strong> £89,000-£94,000 </p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum advertised. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the minimum advertised, transfers or internal promotions will move to the minimum advertised or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. </p><p>This role is being advertised at grade SCS 1. New appointments to the Senior Civil Service will be appointed on the terms and conditions set out in the Civil Service Management Code </p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available for job share or compressed working hours, part time hours could be considered at a minimum of 26 hours per week. </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. </p><p></p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based at our modern office in Bristol, 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to office attendance. To provide senior leadership visibility and work with colleagues, you’ll need to be in the office at least once a week. You will also need to meet colleagues and stakeholders in other parts of the country. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Capabilities to lead strategic and operational programmes and projects effectively </li></ul><ul><li>Chartered member (or equivalent) of a relevant professional institute. </li></ul><ul><li>Significant experience and proven expertise of complex planning related casework. </li></ul><ul><li>An extensive and detailed knowledge of the wide range of policy and legislation, which is relevant to the work of the Planning Inspectorate, including a well-developed knowledge and understanding of current and future issues facing the planning system in England, the UK and more widely. </li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder relationships and navigate potentially conflicting interests to gain confidence of Ministers and the public. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent leadership capabilities to enable, develop and sustain high performing, collaborative and resilient teams aligned to strategic and operational ambitions and mission. </li><li>Experience of effectively leading others through, and successfully embedding, impactful change. </li></ul><h4>Memberships</h4>Chartered member (or equivalent) of a relevant professional institute.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £89,000, Planning Inspectorate contributes £25,783 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><li>Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams. </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application</strong></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: </p><ul><li><strong>A CV</strong>: The CV section is an opportunity for you to detail your career history. It should outline the jobs you have done, the length of time you were employed within each role and a brief description of your role, responsibilities and duties which demonstrate relevance to the role you are applying for against the essential criteria. You must type, or ‘copy and paste’ into the text box called ‘Employment History’ within the online application. You cannot attach a copy of your CV. </li><li><strong>A Personal Statement (1000 words max)</strong>: The personal statement allows you to outline your suitability for the role in more depth, expanding on your CV evidence. It is an opportunity for you to provide evidence against the essential criteria listed.</li></ul><p>We will assess your application on the evidence you have provided against the Essential Criteria detailed in the Person Specification in the candidate pack. </p><p>In the event of a large number of applications, a lead sift may take place. The following point will be used as the lead criteria when shortlisting if this happens, and if you do not meet the minimum standard the rest of your application will not be assessed. </p><ul><li><strong>Significant experience and proven expertise of complex planning related casework. </strong></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><li>Interviews will be a blend of behaviour and strength questions </li><li>Need to prepare and deliver a presentation</li><li>Facilitate a Staff Panel discussion</li></ul><p>Candidates who are successful at shortlist stage will be sent full assessment requirements with their interview invitations. </p><p><strong>Other Information </strong></p><p>Shortlist Date: w/c 2nd February 2026 </p><p>Staff Engagement Panels: 16th – 28th February 2026</p><p>Interview Date: w/c 2nd March 2026 </p><p>Staff engagement panels and interviews will be held in person in our office in Bristol, a 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate does not fund travel and subsistence for candidates to attend interviews. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate is committed to finding the right person for the job. We recruit using Success Profiles and consider the criteria you will need to demonstrate to be successful for the role. </p><p><strong> ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If specific qualifications/memberships are essential for the role and you are successful, you will be asked to provide accurate scanned or photographed images of the qualifications/memberships that you listed on your application prior to your start date. </p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. </p><p><strong>Disability Confident Interview scheme</strong></p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. </p><p>To be considered for an interview under the scheme you must: </p><ul><li>have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010 </li></ul><ul><li>provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description </li><li>meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential </li></ul><p>While we will endeavour to provide you with all the appropriate information, you are the expert on your specific requirements so if you require any adjustments, you should consider the information provided about the assessment process in the candidate pack and then: </p><ul><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. The earlier and more clearly you tell us what you need and why you need it, the more likely we are to be able to accommodate you in a timely fashion. </li></ul><p>All Planning Inspectorate colleagues must meet the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a>. This is a series of basic security checks to confirm identity and employment history. </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 : Graham Stallwood</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br><br>If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4NTImdmVyaWZ5PWZiNGNiZDhlYjliMDQ5NzZmZjNmOWNiZjdiOGE5MTlkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NTAxLTQyMzY1MWY5MTY1MDMzZTAwM2U4ZjVjNWRlNmVlNDA2NGE5MTNmMDY=" target="_blank">EVP(Great_Place_To_Work) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 534kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY5MzQmdmVyaWZ5PTM2YzlkMjg5OTc5NjBiYmQyMWZiYjY3NGI1ZDcxNjUzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NTAxLTQyMzY1MWY5MTY1MDMzZTAwM2U4ZjVjNWRlNmVlNDA2NGE5MTNmMDY=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack 2025 - Chief Planning Inspector Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 495kB)

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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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Defence Nuclear Organisation - Assurance Advisors

People Data Lead

Senior Responsible Owner  – Charging Evolution Programme

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are currently looking for a <strong>CPRD Researcher</strong> to join our<strong> Clinical Practice Research Datalink team </strong>in the<strong> Safety and Surveillance </strong>group.</p><p>This is a <strong>full-time</strong> opportunity, on a <strong>permanent </strong>basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. </p><p>Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.</p><p>We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly. Remote working is potentially available for some specific roles. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.</p><p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p><p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. </p><p>The Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities. These functions will be supported by our data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating capabilities produced via the new Safety Connect System.</p><p>Part of the Safety and Surveillance group, The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), with support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the UK’s preeminent research service providing access to anonymised NHS data for research. In addition to supporting high quality observational research, CPRD has developed world leading services based on using real world data to support clinical trials and interventional studies.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>What’s the role?</strong></p><p>The CPRD Researcher will apply their epidemiological, statistical, data management and data analysis expertise to support public health research. Specifically, the post holder will contribute to internal development, data quality, collaborative and commissioned research projects, conduct scientific review of research applications to use CPRD data for research submitted to the CPRD research data governance process and requests to output results from the CPRD Safe trusted research environment, and create and deliver study specific datasets for external clients. The role will also involve input into the development and application of best practice that contributes to the maintenance of CPRD as a centre of excellence for observational data research and services.</p><p>You will have excellent organisational, analytical and communications skills, take a thorough and rigorous approach to quality assurance, and have the determination and ability to work independently</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Research project delivery</p></li><li><p>Scientific support of CPRD’s research data governance and output checking process</p></li><li><p>Service the provision of data extracts</p></li><li><p>Support the development of CPRD research services</p></li><li><p>People Management</p></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Who are we looking for?</strong></p><p>Our successful candidate will have: </p><ul><li>A degree in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Health Economics, Public Health or equivalent related qualification. </li><li>Develop, implement, maintain and review systems and services to ensure delivery of professional excellence </li><li>Encourage joined up teamwork within own team and across other groups.</li><li><p>In depth understanding of epidemiological principles and statistical concepts and experience of applying this in practice. </p></li><li><p>Working knowledge and understanding of quality assurance in research as demonstrated by the ability to identify and report on pertinent issues and suggest practical solutions. </p></li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification: </strong></p><p><strong>Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview, T=Test</strong></p><p><strong>Ability Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Able to independently produce well-focused scientific reviews and to communicate complex information to a range of audiences. <strong>(T/I)</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Behaviour Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Managing a Quality Service <strong>(A/I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Developing Self &amp; Others <strong>(A/I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Working Together <strong>(A/I)</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Experience Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>In depth understanding of epidemiological principles and statistical concepts and experience of applying this in practice. <strong>(A/I/T)</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience of research using primary care data and other health related data sources. <strong>(A/I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Sound knowledge of the challenges involved in using health data in public health research. <strong>(A/I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience in the use of different methods and approaches for manipulating, linking, processing and extracting data.<strong>(I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Working knowledge and understanding of quality assurance in research as demonstrated by the ability to identify and report on pertinent issues and suggest practical solutions.<strong>(A/I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Working understanding of the research governance around the use of and sharing of anonymised patient data. <strong>(A)</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience of preparing and/or reviewing research outputs using statistical disclosure control methods.<strong>(I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in a clear, succinct and engaging manner.<strong> (I)</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Technical Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>A degree in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Health Economics, Public Health or equivalent related qualification. <strong>(A)</strong></p></li><li><p>Proven ability in conducting epidemiological research using large complex longitudinal datasets. <strong>(A/I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Competence in R and/or STATA is essential <strong>(A/I)</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Strengths Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Analytical<strong> (I)</strong></p></li><li><p>Decisive <strong>(I)</strong></p></li></ul><p>If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read <a href="https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/d/dbXHJxLRo4PuZTmG" target="_blank"><strong>our Job Description and Person Specification! </strong></a></p><p><em><strong>Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact </strong></em><a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank"><em><strong>careers@mhra.gov.uk</strong></em></a></p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,160, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £13,372 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays </li><li>Privilege Leave: 1 day </li><li>Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff </li><li>Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay </li><li>Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service</li><li>Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information <a href="http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/</a> For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666 </li><li>Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance </li><li>Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan </li><li>Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund </li><li>Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)</li><li>Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs </li><li>On-going learning and development </li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>The selection process:</strong></p><p>We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">find out more here</a>. </p><ul><li><p><strong>Online application form</strong>, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. <em>Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.</em></p></li><li><p><strong>Test</strong>, further information will be supplied when you reach this stage </p></li><li><p><strong>Interview</strong>, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. </p></li></ul><p>In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of: <strong>A degree in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Health Economics, Public Health or equivalent related qualification.</strong></p><p>Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description. </p><p><strong>If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact </strong><a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank"><strong>careers@mhra.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> as soon as possible.</strong></p><p>Closing date: Wednesday 21st January 2026</p><p>Shortlisting date: Wednesday 28th January 2026</p><p>Interview date: Tuesday 11th February 2026</p><p>Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.</p><p>If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></p><p>Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard?_ga=2.149328757.2118900794.1613132232-433185063.1580991281" target="_blank">basic personnel security standard checks</a>.</p><p>Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:</p><ul><li><p>Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens</p></li><li><p>Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings</p></li><li><p>Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required</p></li><li><p>Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.</p></li></ul><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. </p><p>Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact<a href="mailto:careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@mhra.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition, <a href="mailto:Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Florentina.Oyelami@mhra.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank">civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a></p><p><a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a></p><p>Civil Service Commission </p><p>Room G/8 </p><p>1 Horse Guards Road </p><p>London </p><p>SW1A 2HQ </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at <a href="mailto:Careers@mhra.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@mhra.gov.uk</a>, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a> - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ<br><br>

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