Head of Strategic Workforce Planning
22 hours ago
Leeds
TheHead of Strategic Workforce Planning is responsible for working across and through a wide range of stakeholders to ensure DWP has cutting edge frameworks and approaches to our strategic resourcing policies and procedures which are innovative, align with best practice and meet our legal and Civil Service Commission requirements. Key responsibilities include: • Leading on strategy and approach to Strategic Workforce Plan development for DWP. Maintaining a rolling 5-year Strategic Workforce Plan, you will work proactively interpreting emerging departmental strategy, workforce transformation and operating models and articulate what those changes will mean for the workforce including developing and holding the strategic narrative in relation to the current and future workforce, • Leading on strategy and approach to in year short term Workforce Planning for DWP. Maintaining a 15-month rolling WFP process to ensure that each business area across DWP has in place an approved and affordable WFP, • Leading on exit strategy and providing a centre of expertise on exit governance and scheme development to support the organisation and ensure DWP operates within wider Civil Service Compensation Scheme protocols, • Leading on developing and maintaining a Contingent Labour strategy and providing a centre of expertise on Contingent Labour policy and procedures, • Work collaboratively across the departmental system to take a lead workforce role in key fiscal events (including Spending Review) working with others around the workforce narrative and reviewing other aspects in relation to people impacts, • Work collaboratively with colleagues across DWP in developing options and addressing people issues that support the deployment of other departmental strategies that impact on strategic resourcing e.g. estates strategy to ensure that plans take account of this and wider Civil Service Places for Growth and Plan for London initiatives, • Ensuring DWPs strategic resourcing policies and procedures are in line with current legislation, are fit for purpose and meet business requirements, with strategic oversight for the development, maintenance and appropriate interpretation and application of policy, • Coordinating key strategic resourcing governance and assurance activity including oversight of departmental supply/demand levels and regular reporting to the departments People and Capacity Board and the Cabinet Office with responsibility for promoting a culture of compliance, keeping the organisation safe and challenging non-compliance at all levels where appropriate, • Building networks and using expertise and insights drawn from across People and Capability, wider Civil Service andexternal organisations to identify best practice, champion innovation through testing and evaluating new approaches, making evidence-based decisions to continuously improve DWPs strategic resourcing practices, • Take a lead on building a high performing and highly capable workforce planning community across the department ensuring business embedded and wider People and Capability roles (HRBPs/Resource Account Managers) have the necessary understanding and capability to lead local workforce and strategic workforce planning activityPerson specification Essential Criteria: • Demonstrable experience of Strategic Workforce Planning and Workforce Planning gained in a large complex and multi geographical organisation with evidence of the ability to manage a complex and volatile strategic resourcing landscape (Lead Criteria)., • Proven ability to quickly build effective relationships at a senior level and demonstrable experience of engaging, influencing and persuading senior stakeholders to reach consensus on complex business issues whilst offering constructive challenge., • Strong evidence of presenting complex ideas, data, and analysis in a visually accessible way, which has enabled senior stakeholders to make informed decisions at strategic level. You must possess strong Excel skills, with an accomplished ability to interpret, manipulate and produce data modelling, this is critical due to the fast-paced nature of corporate requests., • Strong evidence of successfully building and leading multi-disciplinary diverse teams with the ability to motivate, set direction in ambiguity, and build capability so they are recognised as professional experts in their field., • Ability to respond to changing business requirements at pace and translate business strategy into workforce implications. (long-term workforce trends, scenario planning, and forecasting)., • Strong evidence of being a creative problem solver, with the ability to interpret complex organisational strategies and operating models. You will have used insight into long-term workforce trends, scenario planning, and forecasting to evaluate risks and develop innovative yet pragmatic solutions to complex resourcing challenges such as aligning workforce planswith estates strategy and fiscal constraints while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements., • Chartered Member of CIPD or willing to work towards this upon the commencement of the role.Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Seeing the Big Picture, • Delivering at Pace, • Changing and Improving, • Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Strategic Workforce Planning Ability Benefits Alongside your salary of 75,026, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 21,735 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes., • An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. Written Sift To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process outlined below: A CV which will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification section of this advert. Therefore, please ensure that your career history, key responsibilities and achievements align to these. The CV is an on-line tool accessed through the Civil Service Jobsite and there is no requirement to upload your personal CV. A 250 word Technical Statement to demonstrate your technical ability in Strategic Workforce Planning, which will assess the following criteria: "Demonstrable experience of Strategic Workforce Planning and Workforce Planning gained in a large complex and multi geographical organisation with evidence of the ability to manage a complex and volatile strategic resourcing landscape (Lead Criteria)" If we receive a large number of applications, we will conduct an initial sift on the 250 word Technical statement and CV. If you pass this initial sift, you may be progressed to a full sift or directly to interview. Lastly, a personal statement (maximum 750 words), explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience provide further evidence of your suitability for the role against the essential criteria in the person specification. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Assessment: Candidates who successfully pass the sift, will be invited to attend a virtual Assessment Centre. This will last approx. 4 hours and consist of the following two assessments: • An oral briefing exercise where you will be presented with a scenario, task and range of information. You will have time to prepare before meeting the assessor to provide a verbal briefing, followed by a question and answer session. Interview: Candidates who pass the virtual Assessment Centre will be invited to attend an interview lasting up to 60 minutes. This will take place via MS Teams. The interview panel will be a minimum of two people and will assess Behaviours listed above and Strengths. The interview aims to be more of a conversation exploring the candidates capability for the role. To help you prepare and settle into the interview you will be sent the Behaviour questions 7 daysprior to your interview. These questions should be treated as confidential. The interview panel may ask you other questions which will not be shared in advance, including follow-up probing questions. Sift, Assessment and Interview Dates: • Sift week commencing 29th September, • Assessments centres week commencing 13th October This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. 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 here. Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences, where appropriate, and the geographical requirements of the business. Dependent on your position on the merit list, if none of your location preferences remain at the point we make a job offer DWP may offer you a role at an alternative advertised location. If we are unable to offer you a role in any of your preferred locations, and you are unable to accept a role at an alternative advertised location, we will add you to the reserve list if one is being held. Important Information Visa Sponsorship For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DWP 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; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website . If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. 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. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. 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 applicants 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. Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • 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), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Sarah Day Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DWP by email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission. Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB)