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The Private Office team is a high-performing, dynamic, supportive and inclusive team. This is a demanding but rewarding role for someone interested in working closely with Ministers, Special Advisers and senior officials. This post reports to the Deputy Principal Private Secretary. In this role you will: • Advise and work directly with the Secretary of State, Junior Ministers and Special Advisers to support them in delivering their priorities, • Work with senior stakeholders across the Department, including policy, the communications directorate and operations, as well as across Whitehall, to provide the Ministerial Team with high quality and timely advice, • Support the Secretary of State and Junior Ministers in a wide range of internal and Cross-Government meetings and external engagements The opportunity to work closely with the Secretary of State, Junior Ministers, Special Advisers and senior officials • An exciting, fast-paced and challenging work environment that involves dealing with complex policy and operational issues, • The chance to be part of a supportive team with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop new skills, • The opportunity to broaden understanding of DWP policy, parliamentary business and cross-government functionsPerson specification We are looking for a high-performing, resilient and energetic person with excellent communication skills who can work independently and as part of a wider team to deliver for the Ministerial Team. You will need to manage a heavy workload, prioritise effectively and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment. Experience of working with Ministers or senior leaders is desirable but not essential. Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • An ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with others and within a dynamic team, often to short deadlines and to achieve common goals, maintaining a high level of service(Lead Criteria), • Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, • Confidence to engage daily with the departments most senior leaders, including Ministers, the Permanent Secretary and Directors General, • Excellent judgement and approach to situations, tasks and problems, and a self-starter who can work independently, • An ability to deliver to tight deadlines quickly but effectively, whilst remaining professional in a pressured environment, • A strong track record in managing a high-quality service, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deal pragmatically with sometimes conflicting priorities The role is full time and job share - Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working patterns may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Delivering at Pace, • Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of 63,075, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 18,272 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 and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement (1000 word max) to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and the essential criteria. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Selection will be by a written sift and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an face-to-face interview (Caxton House), London. CV The CV is an on-line tool accessed through the Civil Service Jobsite and there is no requirement to upload your personal CV. Our CV element is short, and allows an initial check of eligibility,so please put the main content of your evidence and skills in your Personal Statementand will not be individually scored. Personal Statement When completing your personal statement, please read and understand the Key Criteria thoroughly as this is what your written evidence will be assessed against. Your layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. You may choose to address each criteria separately, however, one narrative example may cover and evidence several key criteria. You may not be able to meet all the key criteria, but please ensure you evidence: the key personal requirements and what have you done that relates to the requirements. You dont have to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills and experience you have used. Share with us what makes you suited to this role and why, what you can do and the skills you have that are transferable to the key requirements, and the life experience or passion you have that are linked to this role. 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 experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates my be subjected to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead criteria: 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. The sift will be carried out in September/October 2025 - Sift and Interview dates to be confirmed in due course. Interview Stage Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at Caxton House, London and will be assessed on their answers to interview questions on Behaviours and Strengths.Theinterview aims to be more of a conversation exploring the candidates capability for the role. This will consist of a face-to-face blended interview, which should take approximately between 30-40 minutes. Candidates may be asked to undertake a short written assessment or presentation as part of the interview. Details of which will be provided to those invited for interview. Blended Interview YouwillbeaskedamixtureofBehaviourandStrengthquestions. A blended interview aims to be more of a conversation at interview offering a more inclusive approach. TheBehaviourandStrengthbasedquestioningexploreswhatthecandidatecanandhas done, but also their potential. The behaviours being assessed are: Communicating and Influencing- Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. DeliveringatPace- Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Seeing the Big Picture -Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest. It may help to use one or more examples of a piece of work you have completed or a situation you have been in, and use the WHO or STAR model to explain: Whatwas the task,Howyou approached the work/situation and what theOutcomeswere, what did you achieve? Or What was theSituation? That were theTasks? WhatActiondid you take? What were theResultsof your actions? It is difficult to prepare for strength type questions. However you can think through your answers, focus on your achievements and aspects you enjoy and decide how these can be applied in the organisation and role. While strengths questions are shorter and we do not expect a full STAR response, the panel is interested in your first reaction to the question and information or reasoning to support this. Appointment on Merit 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. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP A reserve list may be held for a period of 3months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DWPfrom 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 . Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas . Other opportunities might become available across Private Office, for which we will hold a reserve list for additional suitable candidates. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. 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. Security Requirements You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check. 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. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. 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. 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. 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. NSV For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . 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 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. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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. 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 : Thomas Ogden 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 (3) Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 69kB)

The Private Office is a high-performing, dynamic, supportive and inclusive team. This is a demanding but rewarding role for someone interested in working closely with the Ministerial Head of Office, Ministers, Special Advisers and senior officials. We have several exciting opportunities coming up, offering the chance to work with Ministers daily, helping to address challenges that affect the lives of people across the country. These roles provide an opportunity to see how Ministers, Special Advisers and the Civil Service operate in a way that is rarely matched in other roles of the same grade. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality and timely advice across the portfolio is provided and will be the interface between the Department and Ministerial Team. These are fast paced, stretching and a great platform for your future career in the Civil Service. We are looking for candidates who will enjoy and thrive in this unique and interesting environment at the heart of Government. This post will either report to the Deputy Private Secretary or Head of Office. In this role you will: • Advise and work directly with the Deputy Private Secretary, Head of Office, Minister and wider Ministerial Team to support them in delivering their priorities, • Work with senior stakeholders across the Department, including policy and operations, as well as across Whitehall, to provide the Ministerial Team with high quality and timely advice, • Support the Minister in a wide range of internal and Cross-Government meetings and engagements, • Support the Minister or Special Adviser during meetings, responsible for providing an accuratereadout, capturing actions and ensuring progress, • Accompany and support the Minister on relevant events and visits, working with the visits team to ensure logistics are properly arranged and acting as an ambassador for your Minister and DWP when meeting high profile, • The opportunity to work closely with Ministers, Special Advisers and senior officials, • An exciting, fast-paced and challenging work environment that involves dealing with complex policy and operational issues, • The chance to be part of a supportive team with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop new skills, • The opportunity to broaden understanding of DWP policy, parliamentary business and cross-government functionsPerson specification, • We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with Ministers, Special Advisers, and senior officials., • You will need to manage a heavy workload, be able to prioritise effectively and enjoy working in a fastmoving environment., • You will also need excellent judgement and political awareness and an interest in parliamentary business. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • An ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with others and within a dynamic team, often to short deadlines and to achieve common goals, maintaining a high level of service(Lead Criteria), • An ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and demonstrate strong communication skills (both verbal and written), • Confidence to engage with senior officials and Ministers, • Excellent judgement and approach to situations, tasks and problems, • An ability to deliver to tight deadlines quickly but effectively, whilst remaining professional in a pressured environment, • Ability to manage competing priorities and deal pragmatically with sometimes conflicting priorities Due to the nature of the role, it may be necessary to work long hours, including weekends, especially when Parliament is sitting, for which overtime will be payable. The role is full time or job share only - Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Delivering at Pace, • Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,355, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,849 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 and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement (1000 word max) to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and the essential criteria. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Selection will be by a written sift and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview (Caxton House, London). Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. CV The CV is an on-line tool accessed through the Civil Service Jobsite and there is no requirement to upload your personal CV. Our CV element is short, and allows an initial check of eligibility, so please put the main content of your evidence and skills in your Personal Statement and will not be individually scored. Personal Statement When completing your personal statement, please read and understand the Key Criteria thoroughly as this is what your written evidence will be assessed against. Your layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. You may choose to address each criteria separately, however, one narrative example may cover and evidence several key criteria. You may not be able to meet all the key criteria, but please ensure you evidence: the key personal requirements and what have you done that relates to the requirements. You dont have to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills and experience you have used. Share with us what makes you suited to this role and why, what you can do and the skills you have that are transferable to the key requirements, and the life experience or passion you have that are linked to this role. 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 experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subjected to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead criteria: 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. Selection will be by a written sift and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person face to face interview (Caxton House, London).The sift will be carried out in September/October 2025 - Interview dates to be confirmed in due course. Interview Stage Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at Caxton House, London and will be assessed on their answers to interview questions on Behaviours and Strengths.The interview aims to be more of a conversation exploring the candidates capability for the role. This will consist of a face-to-face blended interview, which should take approximately between 30-40 minutes. Candidates may be asked to undertake a short written assessment or presentation as part of the interview. Details of which will be provided to those invited for interview. Blended Interview YouwillbeaskedamixtureofBehaviourandStrengthquestions. A blended interview aims to be more of a conversation at interview offering a more inclusive approach. TheBehaviourandStrengthbasedquestioningexploreswhatthecandidatecanandhas done, but also their potential. The behaviours being assessed are: Communicating and Influencing-Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. DeliveringatPace- Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Seeing the Big Picture -Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. It may help to use one or more examples of a piece of work you have completed or a situation you have been in, and use the WHO or STAR model to explain: Whatwas the task,Howyou approached the work/situation and what theOutcomeswere, what did you achieve? Or What was theSituation? That were theTasks? WhatActiondid you take? What were theResultsof your actions? It is difficult to prepare for strength type questions. However you can think through your answers, focus on your achievements and aspects you enjoy and decide how these can be applied in the organisation and role. While strengths questions are shorter and we do not expect a full STAR response, the panel is interested in your first reaction to the question and information or reasoning to support this. Appointment on Merit 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. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. A reserve list may be held for a period of 3months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DWPfrom 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 . Other opportunities might become available across Private Office, for which we will hold a reserve list for additional suitable candidates. 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. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Security Requirements You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check. 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. 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. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. 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. This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. 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 evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences. If the evidence of plagiarism is found your application will be withdrawn. NSV For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . 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 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 Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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. 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 : Georgia Wright 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) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 67kB)

We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative, strategic thinker with strong project management and communication skills and experience of legislative delivery. You will be given the unique opportunity to work at the heart of the department, working closely with Ministers and officials at all levels of seniority and across all policy areas. Your work will be varied, impactful and truly cross-cutting. You will: • Act as an in-house consultant to officials and Ministers, providing advice on the legislative process and DCMS legislation, • Plan DCMSs legislative programme and secure primary legislation through the annual, Cabinet Office-led legislative bidding round, • Lead and coordinate DCMSs preparations for the Kings Speech, • Support DCMS teams as they deliver primary and secondary legislation, • Coordinate the departments secondary legislation programme together with the DCMS Parliamentary Team, • Monitor other Government departments legislation and coordinate DCMSs involvement where necessary, • Develop and maintain effective relationships across Whitehall, particularly with Cabinet Offices PBL Secretariat and legislative strategy teams in other Government departments, • Ensure the department has the tools and resources it needs to deliver legislation effectivelyPerson specification The ideal candidate will have the following key skills and experience: Essential criteria: • Demonstrable ability to see the bigger picture, comfortable with cutting through complexity and ambiguity to provide clear direction for others, • Demonstrable ability to communicate and influence effectively. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to communicate persuasively and provide clear advice to senior stakeholders inside and outside the Department, including Ministers, • You are able to provide a high-quality service to the whole department - understanding the needs and views of Ministers, special advisers, senior officials, policy teams and lawyers, • Knowledge of legislative processes and experience of legislative delivery Please register your interest by filling out this registration form by 9am, 23rd September and you will be sent an invitation. Please note that the session will not be recorded and will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture, • Communicating and Influencing, • Managing a Quality Service, • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 59,234, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes 17,160 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. Were committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include: • Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home, • 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years service, • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, • Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice, • 3 days of paid volunteering leave, • Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave, • Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year, • Occupational sick pay, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice, • Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks, • Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work, • Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more! Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions. 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 and Experience. If the vacancy is offered as FTA/Loan, existing Civil Servants must join on a Loan basis only. Prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return. To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against the experience success profile : • A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form. In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application. For support in writing your application and interviewing, please refer to the Application and Interview Guidance document attached to the job advert. The interview process will assess behaviours and strengths . The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Seeing the big picture, • Communicating and influencing, • Managing a quality service You will not be made aware of the strengths being assessed prior to your interview. Your interview will take place remotely via GoogleMeets. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to Department for Culture, Media and Sport from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please See our vetting charter New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Candidate Information Pack attached. 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. 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. Reasonable Adjustment We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment, please: Complete the Assistance required section on 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 a verbal test rather than a written one. Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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 : Simon Leeming 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. 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 in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: Attachments Application Guidance Opens in new window (pdf, 182kB) 428003 - Head of Legislative Strategy - Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 7483kB) DCMS Application & Interview Guidance for Candidates Aug 23 Opens in new window (docx, 67kB)

Private Office is a high-performing, dynamic, supportive and inclusive team. This is a demanding but rewarding role for someone interested in working closely with Ministers, Special Advisers and senior officials. This post reports to the Head of Office and will: • Work with the Minister, private office and a variety of senior stakeholders to resolve logistical issues, • Be responsible for the Ministers diary, including prioritisation of meetings, events and invitations, • Manage the Minister's correspondence and Parliamentary Questions, • Plan and arrange the Ministers visits to DWP sites and external engagements, • Work with officials across the Department to ensure timely and high-quality briefing are received for Ministerial meetingsPerson specification We are looking for an organised, resilient and flexible person with excellent communication skills to work effectively with Ministers, Special Advisers and senior officials. The successful candidate will manage a heavy workload, prioritise effectively and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment. Given the heavy workload and fast-paced nature of the role, you will also need to demonstrate attention-to-detail, personal resilience, sound judgement and political awareness. Essential Criteria Successful candidates can expect to be involved in a range of the following: • Excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills. (Lead Criteria), • Confidence in working with colleagues at all levels in an organisation, communicating and influencing with credibility, knowledge and tact., • Oversee the teams administration functions including parliamentary correspondence and diary management., • Supporting the Head of Office to lead the relationship with the Minister's constituency office., • Proficiency in using customer service management systems and Microsoft Office tools. Due to nature of the role, it may be necessary to work long hours, especially when Parliament is sitting, for which overtime will be payable. Experience of working with Ministers or senior leaders is desirable but not essential. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Changing and Improving, • Working Together, • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 37,016, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 10,723 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 and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement (1000 word max) to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and the essential criteria. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. CV The CV is an on-line tool accessed through the Civil Service Jobsite and there is no requirement to upload your personal CV. Our CV element is short, and allows an initial check of eligibility, so please put the main content of your evidence and skills in your Personal Statement and will not be individually scored. Personal Statement When completing your personal statement, please read and understand the Key Criteria thoroughly as this is what your written evidence will be assessed against. Your layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. You may choose to address each criteria separately, however, one narrative example may cover and evidence several key criteria. You may not be able to meet all the key criteria, but please ensure you evidence: the key personal requirements and what have you done that relates to the requirements. You dont have to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills and experience you have used. Share with us what makes you suited to this role and why, what you can do and the skills you have that are transferable to the key requirements, and the life experience or passion you have that are linked to this role. 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 experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates my be subjected to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead criteria: 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. Selection will be by a written sift and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person face to face interview (Caxton House, London). The sift will be carried out in September/October 2025 - Interview dates to be confirmed in due course. Interview Stage Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at Caxton House, London and will be assessed on their answers to interview questions on Behaviours and Strengths. T he interview aims to be more of a conversation exploring the candidates capability for the role. This will consist of a face-to-face blended interview, which should take approximately between 30-40 minutes. Blended Interview You will be asked a mixture of Behaviour and Strength questions. The Behaviour and Strength based questioning explores what the candidate can and has done, but also their potential. The behaviours being assessed are: • Changing and Improving:Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback., • Working Together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Whatwas the task,Howyou approached the work/situation and what theOutcomeswere, what did you achieve? Or What was theSituation? That were theTasks? WhatActiondid you take? What were theResultsof your actions? It is difficult to prepare for strength type questions. However you can think through your answers, focus on your achievements and aspects you enjoy and decide how these can be applied in the organisation and role. While strengths questions are shorter and we do not expect a full STAR response, the panel is interested in your first reaction to the question and information or reasoning to support this. Appointment on Merit 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. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP A reserve list may be held for a period of 3months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DWPfrom 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 . Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Other opportunities might become available across Private Office, for which we will hold a reserve list for additional suitable candidates. 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. Security Requirements You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check. 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. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. Please note that these vacancies are not currently eligible for new applications for Visa Sponsorship on the Skilled Worker route, for any candidates who do not currently have permission to be in the UK as a Skilled Worker where they were sponsored before 4 April 2024, even if relying on tradeable points (including the new entrant tradeable points option) as they are not included in the published Immigration Salary List. This information is offered as guidance only, and we recommend that applicants seek specialist advice on their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship (if applicable) when considering whether to apply for any role. 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. NSV For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . 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 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. 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. This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. 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. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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. 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 : Jan Doe 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) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 67kB)

This role is in an exciting and fast moving environment, helping to deliver the Governments National Youth Strategy. In particular, you will be responsible for achieving the Government's vision for young people to be highly involved in shaping local, national and international youth policy and practice. In addition, you will lead on the following • Policy and programmes to increase young peoples rates of volunteering and social action., • International youth representation and policy, covering international fora, such as the Council of Europe and international programmes such as Erasmus+, • Responsible for maintaining the legacy of the National Citizen Service programmes. You will lead a team of 3 x G7 Team Leaders and 7 junior staff (2 x EOs, 3 x HEOs, 2 x SEOs) Person specification The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience: Essential requirements: • An excellent leader, with the ability to set direction in often ambiguous circumstances., • Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with young people, and senior internal and external stakeholders;, • Great written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to deliver complex and difficult messages to a variety of audiences, including senior officials and ministers;, • Experience of grant design and management. The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form by Monday 15th September and you will be sent an invitation. Please note that the session will not be recorded and will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Communicating and Influencing, • Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of 62,203, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes 18,020 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. Were committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include: • Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home, • 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years service, • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, • Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice, • 3 days of paid volunteering leave, • Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave, • Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year, • Occupational sick pay, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice, • Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks, • Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work 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 and Experience. To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against the experience success profile : • A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on the Civil Service Jobs application form. In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application. For support in writing your application and interviewing, please refer to the Application and Interview Guidance document attached to the job advert. The interview process will assess behaviours and strengths The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Leadership, • Working together, • Communicating and Influencing You will also be required to prepare a presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, length of time, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview Your interview will take place remotely via GoogleMeets. Please note a young person may also join the recruitment panel, in line with our commitments to involving young people in decision-making. For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to Department for Culture, Media and Sport from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Candidate Information Pack attached. 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. 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. Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please See our vetting charter For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page Reasonable Adjustment We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment, please: Complete the Assistance required section on 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 a verbal test rather than a written one. Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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 : Thomas Williams 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. 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 in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: Attachments DCMS Application & Interview Guidance for Candidates Aug 23 Opens in new window (docx, 67kB) _426285 - Head of Youth Empowerment, Opportunities and International- Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 7199kB)

• Provide strategic direction to the team to deliver DIO outputs, • Provide largely independent leadership for the function and/or team, • Responsible for developing and supporting the team, enabling them to deliver departmental goals, • Accountable for ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements e.g. H&S and CDM training, • Responsible for leading engagement with the most important and influential internal and external stakeholders, negotiating key outcomes in support of DIO and TLB delivery, • Responsible for identifying and actioning communications requirements and opportunities for Performance Management Team both internally and externally., • Responsible for review cost and contractual related issues and processes of contractual delivery obligations and resolving/escalating as required, • Potential responsibility for day-to-day management of personnel including health and wellbeing, • Accountable for cost and contractual reporting in business area in support of DIO and TLB performance monitoring/reporting, • Responsible for financial propriety in relation to T&S for function including ensuring appropriate record keeping and audits, • Oversee compliance with MOD and DIO policy, determine actions to address significant risks using the policy Governance chain., • Ensure accurate reporting in relation to cost reporting and post measure works review.Person specification Essential Lead Auditor or audit type experience, particularly in a complex multi site organisation. Quantity Surveyor qualification/background. ONC/Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying. Hold a Full UK Driving Licence Licences Full UK Driving licence as access to sites is required not available by public transport and sometimes at short notice Qualifications ONC/Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Learning and development tailored to your role, • An environment with flexible working options, • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at . The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Your suitability for the role will be assessed against your job history and personal statement as well as the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a Personal Statement (500 words max). 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. At application you will be assessed against you CV, Personal Statement and the following Behaviours: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Leadership Interviews are currently expected to take place in person at Marlborough Lines, Andover and to be conducted during week commencing 13 Oct 2025. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs. To assist with your application please find attached below: • DIO Candidate Information Guide As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 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. 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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. 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 : Sean Philp, • Telephone : 07788 214310 Recruitment team Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: . Attachments DIO Candidate Information Guide - Accessible Version Opens in new window (docx, 65kB) DIO Candidate Information Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1963kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information updated_ Opens in new window (docx, 31kB)

The role leads on improving training through the capture and exploitation of data and improving integration between the myriad of MOD and Army Management Information Systems (MIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS), improving situational awareness and highlighting risk at all levels. You will provide digital leadership and support by being a key adviser on best practices and use of enterprise architecture. Key responsibilities: • Line Management of x 1 Higher Executive Officer (Civil Servant) and the possibility of managing military personnel, • Contribute to future restructuring and business process reviews, • Lead on information exploitation transformation to support Land Training System (LTS) delivery, • Assist in the development, strategy and operational direction of the LWC Digital Team to:, • Cohere digital/data initiatives, • Ensure best use of resources, • Support strategic priorities and required business benefits, and effectively communicate these to stake-holders, • Cohere with Field Army Digital strategy and direction, • Maintain Director Land Warfares License to Operate through assurance/safety data exploitation, • Leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, • Understand the architecture of the current digital framework and support colleagues in their under-standing and engagement with digital optimisation activity, • Research and create a Target Architecture Model and transition road-map to support digital transformation requirements, • Inform design of future digital landscapePerson specification Essential skills required: • Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture tools such as Archimate, Sparx or Prolaborate, • Experience of working collaboratively with application developers, • Previous experience of managing app development/new technology, • Experience of user-centred design and user testing to inform business priorities and benefits realisation, • Understanding of digital tool exploitation opportunities within Defence and Industry partnersBehaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Changing and Improving, • Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Architecture communication (Level Practitioner), • Making architectural decisions (Level: Working), • Architecture communication (Level Practitioner), • Making architectural decisions (Level: Working) Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, • Pension contribution: 28.97%, • Personal and professional development of skills, • Alternative working patterns for many roles, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle., • Enhanced parental and adoption leave, • 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities, • Learning and Development, • Access to a free gymnasium for those with personal insurance. We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. This role will provide opportunities to gain P3M qualifications funded by the MOD. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at . The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. At application stage you will be assessed against the following: • Technical - You will be assessed against (Architecture Communication and Making Architectural Decisions) Enterprise architect - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, • Behaviour - Changing & Improving, • Personal Statement - 500 words demonstrating your skills and experience in line with the essential skills criteria Your Technical, CV, and Personal Statement evidence will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift . At interview stage you will be assessed against the following: • Technical - You will be assessed on Architecture communication (Level: Practitioner), Making architectural decisions (Level: Working), and Architect for the whole Context (Level: Practitioner), • Behaviours, • Changing & Improving The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: . As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 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. 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. Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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. 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 : Ruth Stallard Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: .. 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We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a Senior Security Advisor within the Protective Security Advisory Team (PSAT). Youwill be responsible for the provision of in-depth independent unbiased technical security advice to SSGs Central Government, Defence and other clients. This includes detailed guidance as well as converting user requirements into technical specifications and undertaking system audits. This role requires travel across the UK and occasional overseas visits, including overnight accommodation. Travel & Subsistence (T&S) for overnight stays will apply. Leadership and Management • Demonstrate a personal commitment to the SSG Principles., • Be responsible for developing and enabling the SSG PSAT to deliver targets and goals., • Develop and maintain engagement with stakeholders relevant to the Project Plan., • Ensure stakeholders are kept informed and willing to support delivery activity., • Close liaison with other members of the PSAT together with SSG Ops, SSGs clients and system manufacturers & installers., • Management of PSAT projects. The work being undertaken to the timescales and budgets agreed with the Team Leader PSAT, • Provision of detailed design and guidance on the deployment and use of protective security measures. The incumbent will focus on electronic systems including IDS, AACS, CCTV, PIDS, SyL and an overview of physical measures including Barriers, Structures, Locking-devices, Doors & HVM, but will be expected to have knowledge of both electronic and an overview of physical security discipline., • Undertake verbal and written presentations (reports) covering technical security requirements to SSG staff and SSGs clients, • Engage with standards setting bodies and clients to encourage awareness of the government and industry requirements, influencing where possible, to benefit SSG and its clients in government. Promote SSG through professional representation., • Audit of installed systems covering commissioning, handover and reviews., • Keep up-to-date with security technology products and standards., • Support to Change Programmes and Initiatives to identify and manage any SSG associated risks and opportunities., • Other tasks as required to support SSG PSAT in the delivery of its services and priorities., • Keep up to date with Department and policies, processes and best practice.Person specification The Senior Security Advisors main responsibility is to advise on protective electronic security. Other requirements include: • Possess in-depth technical security knowledge and experience with proven time served experience in the field of security. This shall be in the field of electronic security (IDS/VSS/AACS/SyL/PIDS/System Integration) with an aspirational knowledge of Physical security (Barriers, Structures, Locking-devices, Doors & HVM)., • Excellent communication skills - Verbal and Written: Provide customer interface and represent SSG at high level external meetings. Undertake complex discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers and Client Security Officers for Key Project accounts., • Present focused technical security training for SSGs staff and external clients., • Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a small team., • Have financial management skills: estimating, job costing, invoicing, and budget management., • Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and a willingness to attend site meetings and other locations when necessary. Full UK Driving Licence ONC/OND/HNC/HND/Degree in Electronic Security/Engineering (or Equivalent Government/MOD recognised qualification in electronic security). Licences Full UK Driving Licence Qualifications ONC/OND/HNC/HND/Degree in Electronic Security/Engineering (or Equivalent Government/MOD recognised qualification in electronic security). Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Delivering at Pace, • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • SSG Functional Competence Area 2: Physical Security (Awareness), • SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Electronic Security (Practitioner) Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service., • Pension contribution: 28.97%, • Career Development:Benefit from continuous professional development opportunities within the security field, helping you grow and advance your career., • Company Vehicle: You may provided with a non-liveried company vehicle, eligible for personal use (taxable as a benefit)., • Equipment:Laptop and mobile phone., • Family Support:Access enhanced parental leave policies to support work-life balance during important life events., • Exclusive Discounts:Enjoy savings through the Defence Discount Service (fees apply), offerings deals on a range of products and services., • Health and Wellbeing:Receive Specsavers eye test vouchers and access on-site gym facilities (where available)., • Community and Social Perks: Join the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) or the Civil Service Club in London, providing access to a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities (membership fees apply)., • On-Site Amenities:Many of our locations offer free parking, subsidised canteens, sports and social clubs, and on-site shops for your convenience. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at . The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. At application you will be assessed against the following: Experience: CV: • Job history, • Full qualification details, • SSG Functional Competence Area 2: Physical Security (Awareness) Behaviours: • Working Together, • Making Effective Decisions, • SSG Functional Competence Area 2: Physical Security (awareness) The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: . As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 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. 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 developed vetting (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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) . Northern Ireland For jobs based in Northern Ireland, applications are welcome from all sectors of the community, but members from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. 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 : Sue Wright - Deputy Head Policy & Plans Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: . Attachments Security Services Group_Skills Framework_v1_May08-U Opens in new window (pdf, 174kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) ArmyTLBEVP Opens in new window (pdf, 3932kB) Candidate Information updated_ Opens in new window (docx, 31kB)

The position will provide full-time managerial support to military staff within the Logistics Support Ceremonial Office, who are frequently tasked with inspections and visits. This includes undertaking specific technical functions, transferring accounts, maintaining accurate records, and managing various specific ceremonial items. The role is critical in ensuring continuity of technical and administrative support in lieu of military personnel, enabling the smooth delivery of ceremonial and operational outputs. Key responsibilities: • Serve as the first point of contact for units regarding logistical queries related to the demand and supply of ceremonial clothing and equine items, ensuring efficient and effective resolution of issues., • Management, control, and transition of ceremonial clothing accounts from manual records to the Management of Joint Deployable Inventories (MJDI) IT database system, ensuring compliance with inventory management policies and procedures. (Training provided), • Manage and process all e-Cat demands for ceremonial clothing, ensuring timely procurement and accurate stock control, while maintaining and updating the Ceremonial Requirements database to reflect current holdings and future needs., • Oversee and manage the photocopier contract, ensuring logistical support for administrative functions and resolving any service-related issues., • Support the procurement of ceremonial clothing, accoutrements, and equine items through MOD IT system, ensuring all purchases are conducted in line with procurement regulations and value-for-money principles., • Provide logistical advice and support to Household Division units, including guidance on processes, to ensure effective inventory management and compliance with policy., • Accompany military personnel when required to support Ceremonial Clothing Conditioning Boards, ensuring accurate recording of outcomes and follow-up actions to maintain operational readiness., • Collate, analyse, and maintain unit data related to ceremonial clothing and equipment, providing logistical insights to inform decision-making and planning., • Act as the first point of contact for Local Purchase requests related to ceremonial clothing and equine welfare, ensuring requests are processed efficiently and in accordance with procurement and welfare policies., • Build and maintain strong working relationships with units, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of logistical operations and the timely delivery of goods and services., • Provide logistical and administrative support to the Logistic Support Branch, ensuring the effective communication of information to key stakeholders and contributing to the branch's overall operational effectiveness.Person specification Essential skills required: • Ability to work in a busy small team and have good communication skills., • Able to make effective decisions and be flexible while delivering at pace especially during busy periods., • Good MS office skills such as Word, and Excel. Training will be provided on in-house MOD IT systems.Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Managing a Quality Service, • Delivering at Pace, • Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of 29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes 8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service, • Pension contribution: 28.97%, • Personal and professional development of skills, • Alternative working patterns for many roles, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle., • Enhanced parental and adoption leave, • 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities, • Learning and Development We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at . The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. At application stage you will be assessed against the following: • Personal Statement - 500 words demonstrating your suitability for the position, • Behaviour Your Personal Statement evidence will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift . At interview stage you will be assessed against the following: • Behaviours, • Making Effective Decisions, • Managing a Quality Service 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. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: . As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 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. 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. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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. 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 : Richard Parry Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: . 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Key Responsibilities As a Security Officer, you will: Ensure site safety and security Protect Defence personnel, visitors, and property. Conduct patrols Monitor designated areas on foot or by vehicle, ensuring compliance with security protocols. Control access Check credentials, issue passes, and escort visitors as required. Perform searches Conduct thorough security checks on vehicles, baggage, and personnel. Respond to incidents Identify risks, manage security breaches, and escalate as needed. Assist employees and visitors Provide professional and courteous support on-site. Monitor security systems Operate CCTV, alarms, and communication devices. Manage traffic and parking Control vehicle movement and ensure safe site access. Report and document Maintain security logs and complete detailed incident reports. This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as theability to work independently and as part of a team. Shift Pattern & Flexibility This is a shift working position at 48 hours per week including breaks. The successful candidate will be expected to work nights, weekends, bank holidays etc as stipulated by the shift pattern agreed at the Unit depending on site requirements. This will be an average of 48 hours in a calendar week, this will be 12 hour shifts each week rostered between Sun Sat. This will include being rostered in a flexible manner (termed a flexible week) within the shift roster. During the flexible week, the working days and shifts will routinely be stipulated in advance but may be changed at short notice, (this should be no less than 48 hours). The exact shift pattern will be explained in full during the interview. Training & Development We are committed to ensuring you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role. New starters will complete a mandatory two-week residential Foundation Course, followed by structured on-the-job training.You will have access to ongoing professional development, including an annual programme of online learning. Our dedicated Workforce Development Team will support your training needs, ensuring you continue to build expertise throughout your career. If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at Person specification What Were Looking For Are you resilient, alert, and highly organised? Do you thrive in a team-based, high responsibility environment? We need individuals who can stay vigilant, act decisively, and provide outstanding customer service in security-sensitive locations. If you have previous experience in security or customer service, we want to hear from you! You must also maintain a good level of physical fitness, as the role involves prolonged periods of standing, patrolling large areas, and responding quickly to incidents. A background in administration and strong IT skills (including Microsoft Office and electronic booking-in systems) will also be beneficial, as you will work closely with office-based personnel. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Working Together, • Managing a Quality Service, • Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of 31,500, Ministry of Defence contributes 9,125 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. A generous annual leave allowance. Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year. Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments. Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing. Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and Cafeterias and Shops. Entitlement to apply for Blue Light and Defence Discount Cards. Free MGS Security Uniform. This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. If you align with our values and have experience in security or customer service wewould love to hear from you. At application stage you will be assessed against the following: Experience: CV including Job History and Previous Skills. At interview you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: Working Together Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing 22/09/2025. Interviews are due to take place via Microsoft Teams and will be conducted week commencing 06/10/2025. We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isnt always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order. 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. 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. 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. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. 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. 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 : MGS Recruitment Hub Please see Further Information document attached. Attachments 20241009 - Further Information - External (4) Opens in new window (docx, 34kB) Defence Civil Service Offer (5) Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB)

2 x ETRM Business Analysts – Energy Trading Firm in Central London - £50-75k + 10-25% Bonus Energy trading firm based in Central London seeks 2 x Gas & Power ETRM Business Analysts to join them. These are intermediate to senior level ETRM BA positions, so are looking for Business Analysts with 2 years+ experience gained working ideally in ETRM or CTRM business analysis but you could have worked in Trade Support, ETRM Support etc and be keen to move into a formal ETRM Business Analyst role. Company: You will be joining a very ethical energy trading business, who pride themselves on their ethical approach to trading, sustainability and providing a fantastic work/life balance and culture for all their employees. Location: Working 2 days from their Central London HQ, with 3 days flexi working so you can work 5 days per week in their London office if you prefer but most people work 2 days in the office. Salary: £50-75k basic + 10-25% bonus + benefits – these are not Senior BA roles, so are looking for bright ETRM BAs keen to either grow into Senior BA roles or move from a similar role into ETRM business analysis. Role: Reporting into the Business Analysis Manager who will mentor and manage you, you’ll join as an ETRM Business Analyst. Working mainly in UK Power & Gas Trading, but as my client grows, you will be part of that growth especially as they move more into Continental European Power & Gas Trading, as well as in LNG, Emissions and Renewables Trading Key skills: It is 100% essential that you have 2 years+ working in ETRM or CTRM business analysis or related roles and be keen to develop a career as an ETRM business analyst My client do NOT sponsor visas so you will need a UK or Irish passport, or hold a UK visa allowing you to live and work in the UK without any sponsoring (Indefinite Leave to Remain/ILR, Spousal Dependent Visa, EU Settled Status etc) Please e-mail me (Ben) at for more information.