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Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Technology Team The Internal Technology Team a pivotal role in Softcat's success. As our business grows and evolves it is essential, we have a set of reliable, scalable yet flexible systems that can drive us forward. The Internal Technology Team are responsible for the design, delivery, and management of these key business applications. In support we work in conjunction with an ever-increasing number of Vendors, Partners and Softcat Stakeholders. About the role We are seeking an experienced NetSuite SuiteTax Functional Consultant to lead the ongoing management and implementation of the platform. This is a critical role, working closely with the System Integrator to gather and analyze requirements, provide guidance and oversight on design decisions, ensure quality, and support the continued maintenance and evolution of the solution. The ideal candidate will possess deep SuiteTax and e-invoicing knowledge, strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and experience in requirement gathering, process optimisation and IT change management with a Finance domain. As Functional Consultant, you'll be responsible for: • Oversight of platform design to support optimal delivery of the relevant business policies and processes whilst maintaining alignment with best practice and compliance with regulatory requirements., • Analysing business requirements and translating them into effective solutions., • Advice and support for optimal use of platform to deliver business outcomes, • Product configuration and maintenance of workbooks We'd love you to have • Strong understanding of Finance and Tax business processes and best practice, • Deep understanding of NetSuite SuiteTax modules and configuration experience, • Good understanding of e-invoicing modules, • Relevant certifications preferred, • 5+ years relevant experience of implementations or in a support capacity, • Experience of data conversion and integration between systems We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: • Hybrid working, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Associate Software Engineers Ref. 3604Top of Form \n\n Department \n\n Technology Roles \n\n Location(s) \n\n Cheltenham, Manchester \n\n Hours of Work \n\n Full-time and part-time opportunities (flexible working hours available) \n\n Salary \n\n £33,750 with an additional Concessionary Payment of £2,658 (bringing the total to £36,408). Plus a £2,000 recruitment bonus. \n\n Flexible working: We offer full-time and part-time hours, with a minimum commitment of three days a week. While flexibility is priority, there may be occasions when attendance on specific days for formal courses or in-house training is required. We offer a strong work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and certifications. While we’re remote-working friendly, please note that due to the nature of our work, we cannot guarantee regular work-from-home opportunities. \n\n About us \n\n GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse, and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you’ll take on varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. \n\n GCHQ is offering an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as an Associate Software Engineer. \n\n You’re not expected to arrive with a wealth of knowledge or skills on day one. If you have a passion for technology and are keen to build a career in software engineering, this role is for you. \n\n The role \n\n A typical day as an Associate Software Engineer involves working within an Agile team to tackle real-world problems using a variety of software engineering methods, languages, and frameworks such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node.js Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. \n\n Initially, you’ll join us as an Associate Software Engineer, with a primary focus on enhancing and expanding your existing technical skills. Our approach on the Foundation Academy Programme combines both classroom-based learning and practical experience, complemented by a variety of project and placement opportunities across the business. \n\n You’ll contribute to large-scale projects and work in diverse environments, including on-premise solutions and Cloud. You’ll always be learning from–and contributing to–the wider engineering community. This role gives you the autonomy to achieve the desired outcomes while continuing to grow your skills along the way. \n\n Our culture is centred on embracing a growth mindset, equality, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best self to work each day. \n\n About you \n\n You’ll have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of at least one modern language or framework, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript,.NET,Node, Python or Rust. While the languages we use most at the moment are Javascript, C++, Java and Python, it’s far more important that you can learn new languages and libraries and keep your skills up to date. We’ll value your tenacity and perseverance with problems that seem unsolvable. \n\n To join us, you must have a background in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) subject at higher education level, such as a diploma, foundation degree, apprenticeship, or ongoing studies. A completed qualification is not essential, what matters most is a genuine interest in technology and a commitment to learning. You’ll also need to have completed a full-stack software engineering bootcamp (typically lasting six months or more), or have equivalent practical experience. This experience could come from a practical software development project, a software engineer-related role, or relevant employment, such as an industry or summer placement. \n\n The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and thrive in collaborative environments where sharing insights and continuous learning are valued. You should be eager to engage in a structured training programme spanning 6 to 12 months, which includes formal instruction, self-directed learning, and cohort-based development. \n\n Training and development \n\n At GCHQ, we take pride in providing an inclusive and supportive working environment. As an Associate Software Engineer, you’ll receive dedicated support and training. We value and nurture talent, and we’re committed to helping you reach your full potential. \n\n We appreciate your ability to learn and adapt to new challenges, so we’ll invest in your development through your preferred learning methods– whether that’s through books, study, courses, conferences, or engaging team-supported projects. \n\n Training and career development are encouraged, with a minimum of 30% of your work time dedicated to professional growth. We actively support each individual’s pursuit of educational goals–whether that involves obtaining qualifications (such as cloud or framework-specific methodologies), advancing academic credentials like MSc or PhD degrees, or working towards recognised professional statuses such as Chartered Engineer (CEng or Engineering Technician (EngTech). \n\n You’ll be encouraged to drive and shape your personal development, with access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role. You’ll be supported in gaining professional qualifications and certifications (e.g, Scrum Master, CISSP, AWS Certified Developer), with funding provided. \n\n Our training covers a multitude of software disciplines, including front-end design, site reliability engineering, data engineering, solutions architecture, machine learning operations, UX, Agile, and cloud engineering. \n\n Join us to hone your software skills and become an essential part of our world-class engineering team. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn and grow–whether it’s through mentoring, collaborating, or spending time with the wider tech teams. \n\n Rewards and benefits \n\n We provide a base salary of £33,750, plus an additional Concessionary Payment of £2,658 \n\n\n\n • 25 days of annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays\n\n, • opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme\n\n, • interest-free season ticket loan\n\n, • an excellent pension scheme\n\n, • a cycle to work scheme\n\n, • on-site facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (available at some locations)\n\n, • A STEM background in Higher Education that could include a degree, diploma, or apprenticeship. We’ll consider candidates who have completed or partially completed these qualifications.\n\n, • Attended a full-stack software engineering bootcamp (usually lasting 6 months or more) or equivalent experience. This experience could be gained through a practical software project or relevant employment, including an industry or summer placement.\n\n, • Application sift\n\n

Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Wellbeing) Location(s) - Cheltenham, Manchester Hours of Work - Full-time and part-time opportunities (flexible working hours available) Salary - £50,838 to £62,437 with an additional concessionary payment. Salary: £50,838 to £62,437 with an additional concessionary payment. Salary dependent on current salary and experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to qualify for an Individual Recruitment Premium of £7,392 to £10,212 (effective from day one), which acknowledges the pay difference between GCHQ and the NHS. Please note, this is not guaranteed year-on-year and is reviewed annually. Flexible working: we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and offer full-time and part-time hours (minimum 3 days per week). Remote/homeworking options are limited due to the nature of the work. Flexible hours considered, subject to business needs. About us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you’ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role As a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Wellbeing), you’ll provide expert advice and support to colleagues operating in complex, risk-based roles. You’ll deliver consultations focussed on vulnerability, resilience and risk, and carry out direct and indirect clinical assessments drawing on psychometrics, interviews and clinical observations, where appropriate. This is a rewarding and influential role where you’ll be responsible for multi-disciplinary work with wide-reaching impact. You might be undertaking collaborative health surveillance and impact monitoring, offering wellbeing consultations to corporate teams, or highlighting the psychological aspects of complex casework to business partners. This includes offering reflective practice to colleagues managing high-risk roles. You’ll also oversee the delivery of specialist clinical interventions, including risk management and trauma work. Whether you’re presenting psychology-informed training sessions or developing assessments that support high-risk role selection, you’ll be engaging with our teams, the wider behavioural science community and government partners to develop best practice approaches. You’ll also participate in small-scale research and audit projects, and regular peer supervision and ethical practice reflection. It's a role with plenty of collaboration. You’ll work with Personal Security, Occupational Health, and Employee Assistance/Health and Wellbeing, and act as a role model for professionalism, inclusion and evidence-based practices. As you seek to enhance our processes, you’ll also seize opportunities to further your own skills as you stay up to date with Health and Care Professions Council requirements. You may also attend relevant conferences in the UK and internationally, and travel to other locations nationally where required. About you You’ll hold a Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology, or equivalent (conferring eligibility for chartership with the British Psychological Society). You’ll also be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Importantly, you’ll have significant experience of working at NHS Band 7 or 8a (or equivalent) as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. You don’t need any experience of working in government, intelligence or security, but you will have previously worked in a multidisciplinary team setting delivering training and have extensive post-qualification experience working with young adult or adult clinical populations. You’ll bring proven expertise in conducting psychological assessments and have developed and delivered training to psychology and non-psychology colleagues. As an effective communicator who can influence and challenge with sensitivity, you’ll deliver clinical advice and consultation and provide clear and concise reports and documentation. And you’ll have expertise in psychometric testing, formulation and risk assessment. Plus, you’ll be committed to your continuous professional development and stay updated with relevant clinical and research findings. Training and development At GCHQ, we value and nurture talent and we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential. We offer a wide range of in-house and external opportunities for personal and professional development. Plus, we’ll actively support further training with funding in specialist skills related to your role. Upon joining, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction into the role and the wellbeing arena, as well as GCHQ as an organisation and the wider community of Practitioner Psychologists and Behaviour and Social Scientists. Training will be provided on our processes and tools, and you’ll have the additional support of a ‘buddy’ and mentor as you settle into your new role.

This a really broad and stretching role. The post holder will support the PMO function and broader programme delivery, including providing a secretariat function to governance boards, reporting progress and working with other Government departments. The post holder will report into one of the G7 PMO/Programme Managers and there are no line management responsibilities for this role. Job Responsibilities: • Managing the programmes governance and reporting arrangements, including scheduling and running governance boards and managing reporting processes., • Providing governance and secretariat support for the programmes senior and working-level governance boards, including drafting agendas and detailed minutes, and following up on actions., • Supporting our risk management processes, including regular reporting and escalation into the governance boards., • Support with regular departmental and external (e.g. NISTA and Cabinet Office) reporting., • Assisting with internal and external assurance reviews. Person specification The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience: Essential requirements: • Experience of working in a project, programme or PMO team., • Experience of providing a secretariat function and experience of working with senior boards and stakeholders in a corporate or project role., • Strong verbal and written skills, including drafting detailed and accurate minutes, developing meeting agendas, and recording actions and decisions., • Experience of commissioning, chasing and collating and quality assuring reporting information and papers., • A recognised Project and/or Programme Management qualification - e.g. PFQ / PMQ / MSP / Agile PM / Scrum Master / P3O etc. Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form by 11.30am Tuesday 30 September and you will be sent an invitation. Invites will only be sent after this deadline has passed. Please note that the session 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: • Communicating and Influencing, • Managing a Quality Service, • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 35,434, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes 10,265 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. 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 t he event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability . Th ose 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. In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach. 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 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. 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. 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 : Imogen Draper 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 and Interview Guidance for Candidates Opens in new window (pdf, 181kB) HEO Governance and Reporting Officer - Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 7269kB)

In your role as Lead IT Service Manager, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing and delivering the following key responsibilities: • Lead the safe retirement of legacy products and implementation of new strategic services, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and user needs., • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and partners to ensure seamless integration of end-to-end service performance and availability, enabling Digital to meet service objectives., • Ensure safe integration of releases and changes into live, minimising disruption and enhancing customer experience., • Drive focused interventions to support successful integration of products and services across the portfolio., • Act as escalation lead for the integration product/service portfolio. Manage relationships, facilitate decision-making at the appropriate level, and use data to support resolution pathways., • Provide input into the analysis and resolution of major incidents. Engage stakeholders in technical and business calls, validate incident reviews, and ensure effective communication during major business events., • Develop, maintain, and test IT Service Continuity Management and IT Disaster Recovery plans in line with policy. Invoke recovery processes when required to reduce business risk and ensure service restoration., • Ensure robust service support processes (incident, problem, change management) are in place and continuously improved., • Ensure compliance with Service Management policies and procedures. Assure governance across risk and security management., • Lead a collaborative team working with product teams and stakeholders to identify and fulfil security requirements and manage risks according to agreed priorities., • Promote a culture of continuous learning and development. Be approachable, inclusive, and open to new ideas, supporting colleagues to reach their full potential., • Ensure that maintenance, fixes and patching across the integration products is prioritised in the various agile squads.Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Service Management Benefits Alongside your salary of 75,026, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 21,735 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also 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 25 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. Salary Information Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. New entrants to the Civil Service will join on band minimum. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed., 3. Personal statement - up to 1000 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below: • Experience of working with Networks, Application Support and Agile Delivery Squads, • Experience of implementation, negotiation and delivery across all levels of a complex multi-stakeholder environment, • Detailed knowledge and understanding of common integration technologies; namely Application Programme Interface (APIs), File Transfer and Events, • Experienceof delivering the migration from legacy products to strategic solutions., • ITIL4 or other service management framework qualification 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of Service Management. An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at sift stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the experiences and technical skill listed above. Interviews will take place from the end of October 2025. Sift and Interview dates to be confirmed. Further Information: Find out more about Working for DWP If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. 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. Security Clearance Requirement You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. 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 via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How we recruit page. 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. 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. 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 : Ali Akhtar Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . 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)

We are seeking an experienced leader to drive the development and implementation of AI policy within the creative industries. This role will focus on supporting the adoption of AI in ways that grow the creative sectors, enhance productivity, promote innovation and strengthen the creative labour market. The post holder will design policy, programmes and guidance that help creative businesses and freelancers integrate AI into real workflows, reduce adoption barriers, and build the skills needed for sustained sector growth while supporting the UK's wider industrial, skills and export priorities. You will work across government and in close collaboration with sector bodies, building impactful relationships to shape policy. This is a unique opportunity to lead the UK's approach to AI in the creative sectors, ensuring that AI supports the growth and sustainability of the UK's world-leading creative industries, driving innovation and productivity while supporting a vibrant creative labour market. Person specification The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience: Essential requirements: • Proven leadership in shaping and delivering policy or strategy, with experience managing complex projects in multi-stakeholder environments., • Proven ability to turn evidence and/or research into policies, strategies or programmes., • Excellent stakeholder skills and experience building and maintaining relationships across diverse groups., • Strong communication skills, able to explain technical issues clearly to non-specialists., • Deeper understanding of AI applications in creative workflows and the wider creative labour market, including emerging risks and opportunities, and barriers to AI adoption. Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form by 6 October 2025 and you will be sent an invitation . Invites will only be sent after this deadline has passed. 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: • Making Effective Decisions, • Leadership, • Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of 54,582, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes 15,812 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 and Experience. To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents no later than 14 October 2025 via the CS Jobs portal 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. For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. Interview The interview process will assess behaviours and experience, which will be tested in the presentation. The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Making effective decisions, • Leadership You will also be required to prepare a presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, length of time, will be sent to you prior to your interview. You will not be required to use visual aids. Your interview will take place remotely via GoogleMeets. Further Information 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. 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. 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. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page 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 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 : Brianna Halstead-Cashman 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 and Interview Guidance for Candidates Opens in new window (pdf, 181kB) Candidate Information Pack - Head of AI Adoption - POSN009138 (4) Opens in new window (pdf, 6852kB)

We are looking for a Financial Analysis & Strategy Senior Manager to join the Independent Football Regulator (IFR). The supervision function will sit at the heart of the Independent Football Regulator, undertaking core regulatory activity such as conducting financial analysis of the clubs, processing applications for licences as well as monitoring ongoing compliance with licence conditions and rules. It will also be a focal point for managing the IFRs relationship with the clubs it regulates. Alongside the day-to day activity, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing the supervision function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure effective oversight of clubs within the scope of the new regulatory framework. They will need to ensure close working with data, policy, legal and enforcement teams so that regulatory oversight is effective and coherent and that the IFRs board is supported to take robust regulatory decisions. Person specification Essential Requirements • Experience of financial supervision or ensuring compliance in a regulated sector, demonstrating sound judgement., • Demonstrating sound judgement and ability to reach evidence-based decisions, balancing a range of considerations and complex sources of information to ensure legally defensible outcomes., • Strong delivery capability, successfully delivering at pace in a complex and high risk project / programme environment., • Ability to influence direction and vision for the supervision function, setting it up for future success., • Expertise in prudential financial analysis, risk management or audit. Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded. Please note that the session 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: • Making Effective Decisions, • Delivering at Pace, • Seeing the Big Picture, • Changing and Improving Benefits Please note that this role is due to start when the Independent Football Regulator is fully operational, not before October 2025, all pre employment checks must be carried out in advance of a start date being agreed upon. If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: • Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%., • Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax), • Reward we will have a performance based reward programme., • 31.5 days annual leave, • Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance, • Occupational sick pay, • 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave., • A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees, • Cycle-to-work scheme and much 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 and Experience. To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which be will assessed against the experience success profile : For the shortlist , we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application. For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. 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 experience through a presentation which will be provided prior to interview. The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Making Effective Decisions, • Delivering At Pace, • Seeing The Big Picture As part of your interview, you may be asked to deliver a short oral presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, 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. 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. NSV For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page 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 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. 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 : Joseph Alford 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 (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 180kB) G7 _ Manager - Supervision.pptx (2) Opens in new window (pdf, 3799kB)

Responsibilities Include: • Implement the IFRs digital communications strategy and create engaging content for social media channels, the IFR website and internal communications channels., • Manage the IFR consultation website, ensuring it is compliant with all relevant standards. This includes uploading content and working with wider teams to ensure information is up to date and reliable., • Create and develop engaging digital content including video production, graphics, animations, and multimedia assets using tools like Adobe Creative Suite., • Work closely with the IFR stakeholder team to ensure consistency of content, message and tone. Person specification Essential Requirements Reporting to the Head of Digital Communications the successful candidate will have: • Experience working with Content Management Systems to create and upload content. Ensuring consistent tone, messaging and branding., • Experience in implementing social media strategies and managing social media channels., • Excellent creative content and production skills, including a strong user knowledge of Adobe Suite products (or similar)., • Good understanding of online accessibility standards and how to implement them in web content and design. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture, • Communicating and Influencing, • Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Ideas, • Impact Benefits Please note that this role is due to start when the Independent Football Regulator is fully operational, not before October 2025, all pre employment checks must be carried out in advance of a start date being agreed upon. If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: • Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%., • Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax), • Reward we will have a performance based reward programme., • 31.5 days annual leave, • Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance, • Occupational sick pay, • 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave., • A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees, • Cycle-to-work scheme and much 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, Experience and Technical skills. To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than 23: 55 on 17th October 2025 via the CS Jobs portal: To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will be 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. For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. 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 indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. 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 , technical skills , and experience through a presentation which will be provided prior to interview. The technical skills to be assessed at interview are: • Ideas - Develop innovative digital communication strategies. Draw on knowledge of emerging trends in digital services and social media and apply this knowledge when developing content and channels., • Seeing the Big picture, • Communicating and Influencing 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 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. 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 : Joseph Alford 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 Senior Digital Communications Officer - SEO (3) Opens in new window (pdf, 1873kB) DCMS Application & Interview Guidance for Candidates Aug 23 (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 180kB)

Responsibilities Include: • Working closely with policy colleagues, you will deliver targeted communication strategies and media plans across all channels, and provide an effective and professional service to the media., • Handling reactive news queries and proactive policy announcements you will produce creative news stories, PR features and social media opportunities for the IFR team., • You will provide strategic and tactical advice to support to the Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Board and senior leadership team., • Monitoring and evaluating media coverage, you will ensure organisational objectives are being met and the IFRs image is promoted and reputation protected., • You will be expected to take part in the out of hours duty rota, for which overtime is paid.Person specification Essential Requirements Reporting to the Senior Press Officer the successful candidate will: • Have demonstrable experience in communications, PR, journalism or news., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail., • Have excellent organisational skills and be able to help deliver communication strategies., • Demonstrate an ability to deliver at pace and under pressure to competing deadlines., • Experience of working in sports administration or financial regulation., • Proven experience of delivering against organisational priorities., • Knowledge of social media channels, photography and videography.Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture, • Communicating and Influencing, • Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Ideas, • Implementation Benefits Please note that this role is due to start when the Independent Football Regulator is fully operational, not before October 2025, all pre employment checks must be carried out in advance of a start date being agreed upon. If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: • Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%., • Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax), • Reward we will have a performance based reward programme., • 31.5 days annual leave, • Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance, • Occupational sick pay, • 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave., • A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees, • Cycle-to-work scheme and much 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, Experience and Technical skills. To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which be 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. For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. 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 , technical skills , and experience through a scenario based task which will be provided prior to interview. The technical skills to be assessed at interview are: • Ideas - Develop the communication strategy and plan. Select channels and develop key messages and content for target audiences. Identify evaluation criteria., • Seeing the big picture, • Communicating and influencing 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 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. 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 : Joseph Alford 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 (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 180kB) Press Officer - HEO (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 1873kB)

The new Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is seeking an exceptional and experienced senior professional to lead the development and delivery of our Security and Estates strategy. This role will ensure the security and property operations support the organisation's operational priorities and strategic objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing all property-related assets and lease agreements, managing physical and personnel security risks, and working with our Digital team on any cyber security threats. The Security and Estates Manager will provide expert advice and guidance on all matters relating to property and security, including health and safety and business continuity. This role requires a transformational and visionary leadership style, focusing on continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality services. This is an exciting and meaningful opportunity to join the Government Security and Property Professions, playing a significant part in ensuring IFR is meeting its wide-ranging obligations. The successful candidate will be joining a strong team in a fast paced working environment with high levels of interest from Ministers, the media, and the general public. We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by the vacancy manager, Alex Rimmer ( Head of HR) , and will take place on: Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded. Please note that the session will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to Person specification Essential Requirements • Proven experience in leading security and/or estates function in a similar environment., • Background in, physical security and personnel security, ideally in an intelligent client role., • Proven technical experience in defining requirements and high-level design criteria for security controls in one or more domain., • Good working knowledge of Government Functional Standard Security 007 (GovS 007)., • Oversee BAU Workplace Services, within the context of an Intelligent Client Function, ensuring the provision of a quality, VFM service, focusing on good customer service & meeting IFR's needs., • Manage the operational relationship with the Landlord(s) and their supply chain, ensuring they are delivering effectively and resolving issues within SLAs., • Strong financial acumen and ability to oversee and manage project budgets, providing accurate reports, and interpreting complex numerical and financial data., • Demonstrable experience in working in dynamic environments and managing ambiguity., • Recognised property qualification (IWFM, RICS, etc). Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Changing and Improving, • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing, • Managing a Quality Service Benefits Please note that this role is due to start when the Independent Football Regulator is fully operational, not before October 2025, all pre employment checks must be carried out in advance of a start date being agreed upon. If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: • Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%., • Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax), • Reward we will have a performance based reward programme., • 31.5 days annual leave, • Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance, • Occupational sick pay, • 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave., • A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees, • Cycle-to-work scheme and much 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 and Experience. To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which be 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. For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. 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 experience through a presentation which will be provided prior to interview. The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Changing and improving, • Making effective decisions, • Communicating and influencing As part of your interview, you may be asked to deliver a short oral 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. Further Information 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. 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. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page 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 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. 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 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. 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 : Joseph Alford 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 IFR Head of Estates and Security - pack.pptx (3) Opens in new window (pdf, 3947kB) DCMS Application & Interview Guidance for Candidates Aug 23 (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 180kB)

Transactional Construction Projects Lawyer - 2+ years PQE Manchester Brief We are currently looking to recruit talented lawyers with upwards of 2+ years PQE to join our market leading Transactional Construction & Engineering Team in Manchester. Pinsent Masons' Manchester Team Our long-established team of specialist lawyers in Manchester has enviable experience delivering transactional advice on the construction of major projects across the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. The Manchester team alone is one of the largest in the UK but also works within and is supported by the largest team of transactional construction lawyers in the World. The diversity and scale of the work led by the Manchester team is unrivalled, setting the benchmark in terms of profile, scale, complexity, risk and often at the cutting edge. This includes many of the UK's largest, iconic and most important projects and numerous similarly prestigious international projects, whilst the team's client roster of leading owner/operators, developers, contractors, governments, funders, investors and consultants is also of exceptional breadth and quality. The Manchester team is led by partner Mark Job and fellow projects and construction partner Graham Alty, also Manchester based, leads the Projects team across Europe and the Middle East. Both have now been ranked as Leading Individuals in UK and international guides for many years, with many others in the team, such as Legal Directors Joanne Falencka and Laura Tetlow, often also being recognised. Some current work highlights include advising: • Owner/operators and contractors on over £60billion of new build nuclear power station projects including advising the developer on Hinkley Point C;, • the developer on the Silvertown Quays project, with an estimated value over £5 billion and reported as the largest development project in Europe it comprises the regeneration of the former Royal London Docks in London, including dockside community, performance and cultural facilities, a new river bridge and over 6,000 homes;, • contractors on over £20 billion of contracts for the HS2 rail project and a $3billion rail project in Uganda; The Pinsent Masons team are serious subject matter experts. They take that technical knowledge and apply it to achieve practical results. Mark Job has perfect business understanding and is very responsive. 'Strength-in-depth and unparalleled quality.' The Candidate Required We are now looking to appoint ambitious lawyers qualified in England and Wales with 2+ years PQE who wish to advance their abilities in Construction & Engineering, and knowledge at a top tier international law practice. The successful applicant will: • ideally have gained experience in a large commercial firm and have completed work in construction, projects or similar, • have a strong academic background and excellent communication and organisational skills, • have good commercial awareness and is client focused, • be a team player with the ability to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment, • be inquisitive and eager to learn and develop their knowledge and skills Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,600 employees operating out of 28 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our global reach ensures that we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. Awards Pinsent Masons has been named global Construction Law Firm of the Year 2023 in the Who's Who Legal Awards for the 16th consecutive year. The firm won the 'Europe's Most Innovative Law Firm' at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe 2023 and the 'Best Talent and Inclusion' award at The Lawyer Awards 2022. The firm is also named Diversity & Inclusion Firm of the Year 2023 by the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. The firm has placed in the Top 10 Top Employers for Working Families for its 7th consecutive year. Go to to view all of our global awards and nominations. Should you require further details, please contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor Anwen Wallington who can discuss the role and requirements. Contact details: At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. #LI-LRAW #INDL

We are looking for a Financial Analysis & Strategy Senior Manager to join the Independent Football Regulator (IFR). The supervision function will sit at the heart of the Independent Football Regulator, undertaking core regulatory activity such as conducting financial analysis of the clubs, processing applications for licences as well as monitoring ongoing compliance with licence conditions and rules. It will also be a focal point for managing the IFRs relationship with the clubs it regulates. The financial analysis and strategy team will help support the day-to-day supervisory activity, but also help to set the overall supervision strategy and work with policy colleagues on changes to the regulatory framework. The successful candidate will therefore play a crucial role in developing the supervision function within the new organisation, building capability and the operational processes and controls necessary to ensure effective oversight of clubs within the scope of the new regulatory framework. They will need to ensure close working with data, policy, legal and enforcement teams so that regulatory oversight is effective and coherent and that the IFRs board is supported to take robust regulatory decisions. Person specification Essential Requirements • Experience in financial supervision or ensuring compliance in a regulated sector, demonstrating sound judgement., • Expertise in prudential financial analysis, risk management or audit., • Demonstrating sound judgement and ability to reach evidence-based decisions, balancing a range of considerations and complex sources of information to ensure legally defensible outcomes., • Strong delivery capability, successfully delivering at pace in a complex and high risk project / programme environment., • Ability to provide strong direction and persuasive future vision for the supervision function, setting it up for future success. Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded. Please note that the session 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, • Leadership, • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing Benefits Please note that this role is due to start when the Independent Football Regulator is fully operational, not before October 2025, all pre employment checks must be carried out in advance of a start date being agreed upon. If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: • Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%., • Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax), • Reward we will have a performance based reward programme., • 31.5 days annual leave, • Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance, • Occupational sick pay, • 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave., • A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees, • Cycle-to-work scheme and much 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 and Experience. To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents no later than 13 October via the CS Jobs portal, which be 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 experience through a presentation in which you will share your findings from a case study. The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Seeing the big picture, • Leadership, • Making effective decisions For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. 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 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. 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 : Joseph Alford 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 (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 180kB) G6 _ Senior Manager - Financial Analysis Supervision.pptx (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 3795kB)

Principal Building Services Design Engineer - (Mechanical) We are looking for a person who is eager to further develop their experience and responsibilities within the Building Services Mechanical sector and lead a team of junior engineers in the engineering delivery of projects to time, cost and quality or in the sole management and leadership of small projects As a senior professional in our team, you'll lead the functional delivery of projects-often multidisciplinary-ensuring they meet scope, time, cost, and quality expectations. You'll be a role model, actively supporting junior staff and contributing to team development, resource planning, and continuous improvement. You'll take ownership of your work and guide others, from planning and prioritising tasks to checking calculations and ensuring high-quality outputs. Your understanding of scope, fees, and client communication will be key in managing expectations and identifying value-adding opportunities. Beyond technical delivery, you'll play a vital role in mentoring, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting strategic activities like recruitment, budgeting, and policy development. You'll represent Jacobs in client meetings, help strengthen relationships, and contribute to winning future work. Jacobs is driving forward an impressive pipeline of high-impact projects across the globe, with a particularly strong presence in the Middle East, aviation, and power and water infrastructure sectors. From cutting-edge airport expansions to transformative water treatment facilities and sustainable energy developments, the diversity and scale of Jacobs' work offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Any experience in the above areas would be very welcome. Due to our expanding portfolio and long-term local framework growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) to join our multi-disciplinary UK buildings team in our Birmingham, London or Manchester offices As part of our multi-disciplinary design consultancy our Building Services team are involved in a variety of refurbishment and new build projects, planned and reactive maintenance projects, major infrastructure replacement projects, including several multi-million-pound development schemes and framework agreements within the construction industry here in UK as well as abroad. These projects cover a multitude of sectors including High-rise Residential, District Energy Systems, Aviation, Transport, Energy and Power, Water, Data Centres, industrial, Healthcare and many more. Our values are the fundamental tenets shared across our organisation and the standards we hold ourselves to: We do things right | We aim higher | We challenge the accepted | We live inclusion. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. * Proven relevant project design experiencein building services mechanical engineering. • Degree in Building Services Mechanical Engineering orequivalent qualification/experience., • Proficient inRevit MEP,AutoCAD,IES VE, andbuilding regulation compliance assessments., • MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation(or actively working towards it)., • Strong knowledge ofUK building regulations., • Experience insustainable technology integration., • Provenproject leadershipandpeople managementcapabilities., • Excellenttechnical skillsand attention to detail., • Ability to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions in a multidisciplinary environment. Please note this is a hybrid role requiring 2 to 3 days in the office including client site visits. #LI-DA1 Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Mechanical Cities & Places

Senior Building Services Design Engineer - (Mechanical) Our values are the fundamental tenets shared across our organisation and the standards we hold ourselves to: We do things right | We aim higher | We challenge the accepted | We live inclusion. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. About the opportunity Due to our expanding portfolio and long-term local framework growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) to join our multi-disciplinary UK buildings team in our Birmingham, London or Manchester offices As part of our multi-disciplinary design consultancy our Building Services team are involved in a variety of refurbishment and new build projects, planned and reactive maintenance projects, major infrastructure replacement projects, including several multi-million-pound development schemes and framework agreements within the construction industry here in UK as well as abroad. These projects cover a multitude of sectors including High-rise Residential, District Energy Systems, Aviation, Transport, Energy and Power, Water, Data Centres, industrial, Healthcare and many more. We are looking for a person who is eager to further develop their experience and responsibilities within the Building Services Mechanical sector and lead a team of junior engineers in the engineering delivery of projects to time, cost and quality or in the sole management and leadership of small projects As a senior professional in our team, you'll lead the functional delivery of projects-often multidisciplinary-ensuring they meet scope, time, cost, and quality expectations. You'll be a role model, actively supporting junior staff and contributing to team development, resource planning, and continuous improvement. You'll take ownership of your work and guide others, from planning and prioritising tasks to checking calculations and ensuring high-quality outputs. Your understanding of scope, fees, and client communication will be key in managing expectations and identifying value-adding opportunities. Beyond technical delivery, you'll play a vital role in mentoring, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting strategic activities like recruitment, budgeting, and policy development. You'll represent Jacobs in client meetings, help strengthen relationships, and contribute to winning future work. Jacobs is driving forward an impressive pipeline of high-impact projects across the globe, with a particularly strong presence in the Middle East, aviation, and power and water infrastructure sectors. From cutting-edge airport expansions to transformative water treatment facilities and sustainable energy developments, the diversity and scale of Jacobs' work offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Any experience in the above areas would be very welcome. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to diverse and challenging projects. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, and encourage a diverse range of perspectives to enhance our team's creativity and innovation. Opportunities for travel are available for those interested in exploring projects beyond their local environment. This is a role is definitely for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a real impact-both within the team and for our clients. • Proven relevant project design experiencein building services mechanical engineering, • Degree in Building Services Mechanical Engineering orequivalent qualification/experience, • Proficient inRevit MEP,AutoCAD,IES VE, andbuilding regulation compliance assessments, • MCIBSE / MIET C Eng accreditation(or actively working towards it), • Strong knowledge ofUK building regulations, • Experience insustainable technology integration, • Provenproject leadershipandpeople managementcapabilities, • Excellenttechnical skillsand attention to detail, • Ability to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions in a multidisciplinary environment Please note this is a hybrid role requiring 2 to 3 days in the office including client site visits. #LI-DA1 Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Mechanical Cities & Places

Skilled Sewing Machinists Wanted Looking for a role where your sewing skills are valued and rewarded? We’re recruiting experienced Sewing Machinists to join a fast-paced, high-quality clothing manufacturer. Join a supportive, skilled team * Opportunities to grow and develop in a respected

Ecologist (UK wide) Join Jacobs' UK Ecology Team as an Ecologist and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that's making a real impact-locally and globally. We're hiring nationwide, with opportunities available in our offices across Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, London, Manchester, and Winnersh (Reading). Wherever you're based, you'll find a welcoming team and exciting projects waiting for you. At Jacobs, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. You'll be joining a respected and ambitious company with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. Our commitment to your growth is backed by: • Global Career Framework - chart your path with clarity and purpose, • Chartership Academy Programme - support to achieve professional accreditation, • Employee Networks & Communities of Practice - connect with over 200 ecologists in the UK & Ireland, and 600+ globally, • A culture of collaboration and sustainability - work on projects that matter Whether you're looking to lead groundbreaking ecological assessments or contribute to shaping environmental policy, Jacobs provides the platform to thrive. Positions are available on a permanent full-time and part-time, job share or flexible basis. The role will include: In this role, you'll bring technical insight, strategic thinking, and a commitment to high-quality delivery; • A solid background in ecology, with significant industry experience, • Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (or demonstrable experience to obtain chartership), • A technical specialism within terrestrial ecology (e.g., botany, habitat restoration, protected species), • Broad ecological knowledge and adaptability to support a diverse range of projects, • Proven experience managing ecological aspects of large-scale infrastructure or development projects, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail * Degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, • Extensive experience in terrestrial ecology, with a strong understanding of UK and Irish habitats and protected species, • Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM), or demonstrable experience to obtain chartership, • Proven ability to manage ecological input on large-scale infrastructure or development projects, • Working knowledge of ecological legislation, planning policy, and biodiversity net gain, • A technical specialism in terrestrial ecology (e.g., botany, habitat restoration, protected species licensing) is highly desirable Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. [1] Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Women and Vetnet. [2] Find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit [3] to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please [4] contact the team. Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then [5] please let us know. #LI-NC2 References

Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist (UK wide) We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to lead the development and delivery of BNG strategies across our projects. This is a pivotal role in shaping our environmental impact, ensuring compliance with emerging legislation, and driving nature-positive outcomes. We're hiring nationwide, with opportunities available in our offices across Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, London, Manchester. Wherever you're based, you'll find a welcoming team and exciting projects waiting for you. At Jacobs, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. You'll be joining a respected and ambitious company with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. Our commitment to your growth is backed by: • Global Career Framework - chart your path with clarity and purpose, • Chartership Academy Programme - support to achieve professional accreditation, • Employee Networks & Communities of Practice - connect with over 200 ecologists in the UK & Ireland, and 600+ globally, • A culture of collaboration and sustainability - work on projects that matter Positions are available on a permanent full-time and part-time, job share or flexible basis. The role will include: • Using your experience to lead on applying a biodiversity net gain approach to projects, including the use of biodiversity metrics and the design and delivery of net gain solutions, • Working in multidisciplinary teams - quickly building rapport and trust to ensure that terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised, acknowledged and designed into projects to maximise outcomes for biodiversity and ecosystem services, • Supporting and engaging with our Geospatial team to deliver innovative digital approaches to assessment, • Ensuring quality standards by delivering assessments / reports through quality assurance protocols, • Contributing to our broader Nature Positive offering, including natural capital and environmental net gain approaches, • Leveraging your experience of biodiversity net gain to support other ecology deliverables such as Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulation Appraisals, • Developing and sharing skills that build team and individual capability. This will include engagement with our global communities of practice, externally facing communications (conferences, presentations, client meetings) and training events, • Detailed working knowledge of the biodiversity net gain approach, including the Defra Statutory Biodiversity Metric, and the underpinning policy and legislative drivers, • Working knowledge of designing for biodiversity net gain including knowledge and experience of habitat restoration, enhancement and creation techniques, • Technical reporting skills in cognisance of national legislation and guidance including experience of preparing habitat management and monitoring plans, • Effective client, stakeholder and regulator engagement, • Leadership skills in ecological input to projects, • Understanding of project consenting and construction. Chartered membership of a professional body (or experience to obtain chartership) Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. [1] Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Women and Vetnet. [2] Find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit [3] to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please [4] contact the team. Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then [5] please let us know. #LI-NC2 References

Recruitment Consultant (Digital/Tech) – 1 Year+ Experience | Tribal Tech | Manchester (Hybrid/Flexible). Based in the heart of Manchester, we connect ambitious digital, tech, and product talent with businesses across the UK and beyond.

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Locations: 10 South Colonnade, London; Piccadilly Gate, Manchester; 2 Rivergate, Bristol; 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham; Loxley House, Nottingham About the job Job summary Ofsted’s role is to raise standards and improve the lives of children, young people, and learners through intelligent, responsible, and focused inspection and regulation. We inspect and regulate services that provide care and inspect education and skills training. Every week, we conduct hundreds of inspections and regulatory visits and publish the results. We also report on standards across the country and are accountable directly to Parliament as a non-ministerial department. Our inspections are independent and impartial, and we work on behalf of children and their families. Our values are professionalism, empathy, courtesy, and respect. It is the responsibility of all Ofsted employees to ensure the safeguarding of children and students is paramount and always lead by example. Job description Our Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education will lead the continuous improvement and development of Ofsted’s inspection policy and methodology for state-funded schools (maintained schools, academies and free schools), registered early years providers and non-association independent schools, driving improvement through the system. They will provide visible and strategic leadership and management to the Schools and Early Education team ensuring that Ofsted’s work in this area is well focused and is driving system-wide improvement. Reporting directly to the National Director, Education, the Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education will be Ofsted’s chief adviser on inspection policy and practice, advising the National Director, Chief Operating Officer and His Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) on all relevant matters relating to this remit. Representing the National Director, senior management team and Ofsted, the role holder will build effective relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders, and opinion formers. In fulfilling this role, the Deputy Director will ensure that Ofsted’s work is driving real improvements in the system, through a process of continuous improvement and framework and related policy development, informed by inspection evidence, stakeholder engagement and best practice. Qualifications Degree level qualification or equivalent. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £108,574, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills contributes £31,453 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. This is a Senior Civil Service post subject to Senior Civil Service terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Civil Service may wish to be aware of key elements of the Senior Civil Service terms and conditions for those joining the Civil Service: • 25 days annual leave, increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after five years’ service. This is in addition to eight public holidays. This will be complemented by one further day paid privilege entitlement to mark the King’s Birthday., • A competitive contributory pension scheme that you can enter as soon as you join and where we will make a significant contribution to the cost of your pension. Your contribution comes out of your salary before any tax is taken and will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire., • Alongside your salary of £108,574, Ofsted contributes up to 30.3% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme., • Generous paid maternity and paternity leave which is notably more than the statutory minimum offered by many other employers. Ofsted is devoted to equality , diversity and inclusion. Within our ___ we have stated that we will improve the representation of under-represented groups across the organisation and publish our progress on this annually. We are always looking to expand on our diverse workforce by recruiting candidates from varied backgrounds and differing experiences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Leader , we continually engage with our 5 staff networks for protected characteristics, and highlight the work of our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group . We ensure all candidates are treated with fair and open competition, with all appointments being made on merit and we use our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) to provide assurance to all candidates of this. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using ___ and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. All applications will be considered by the selection panel. The panel will consider how your application demonstrates that you can fulfil the criteria set out in the person specification. We will inform you whether or not you were successful at each stage. Shortlist The panel will assess your application, including statement of suitability against the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification. Those who best meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Staff Engagement Exercise Shortlisted candidates will be required to take part in a Staff Engagement Exercise with Ofsted staff. Candidates will be given a topic ahead of the session and will be expected to hold a two-way discussion. This will not result in a pass or fail decision. The exercise is designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. Psychometric assessment Shortlisted candidates will be required to take part in online psychometric assessments, followed by a telephone conversation with an occupational psychologist. These assessments will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, they are designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. Full details and guidance on these assessments will be provided to all shortlisted candidates. Panel interview and presentation Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a panel interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion about your previous experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification. As part of this process, you will also be asked to undertake a short presentation for the panel and will be given time on the day to prepare immediately prior to your interview. Interviews are expected to take place in London. Panel interview arrangements will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates as early as possible. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete ___ 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 ___ 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 Working for the Civil Service The ___ 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 ___. 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 ___ and the ___. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the ___ 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: SCS Recruitment Team Email: Recruitment team: Email: Further information The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles, which can be found at: If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email Ofsted recruitment at 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:

Creative UK Chief Executive Officer Salary: Up to £130,000 + benefits Location: UK-wide / Hybrid – workspaces available in London, Greater Manchester and Bristol Closing Date: Monday 20th October Creative UK is the independent network for the UK’s Creative Industries, championing the power of creativity to drive positive change. We are seeking a visionary and values-led Chief Executive Officer to lead our mission to support creative talent, influence policy, and unlock opportunities for growth and impact across the UK. This is a defining opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who can connect the dots across our investment, advocacy and business support programmes, and drive our commercial and cultural ambitions forward. You will be a changemaker, a convener, and a communicator – someone who can inspire, influence and deliver impact across a dynamic and diverse sector. As CEO, you will: • Lead the strategic direction, growth and sustainability of Creative UK., • Be a champion for the UK’s world-leading creative industries to government, media and the public., • Drive our mission to build a fairer, more prosperous society through creativity., • Work closely with the Board and Executive Team to deliver our ten-year strategy. We welcome applications from individuals with: • Proven strategic leadership experience in complex, mission-driven organisations., • Deep understanding of the UK’s creative industries and policy landscape., • A successful track record of entrepreneurial fundraising and income diversification., • Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing complex budgets., • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills., • A collaborative leadership style and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To find out more about this exciting role, please click on ‘Apply’. If you would like a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson: Oliver Startup: Rebekah Herz-Bauman, Partner:

HR & Administration Support Officer We are looking for a proactive and organised HR & Administration Support Officer to join our Head Office team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in both HR and administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of our office and providing direct assistance to senior leadership. Position: HR & Administration Support Officer Location: Manchester, Head Office (with occasional national travel as required) Salary: £28,000 per annum Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. The Role The HR & Administration Support Officer will support the HR Manager and Business Lead for Administration in delivering an efficient HR and administrative function. This varied role includes maintaining employee records, supporting recruitment and onboarding, coordinating training, and assisting with HR processes. Alongside this, you will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office, offering secretariat support to meetings and working directly with the Chief Operating Officer. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain and update employee records (digital and physical)., • Support recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate communication, and interview coordination., • Assist with HR reports, contracts, and policy updates., • Coordinate onboarding, induction, training, and employee engagement activities., • Provide administrative support to the HR Manager and senior leadership., • Act as a professional first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls., • Support office coordination including supplies, post, and meeting room set-up., • Provide secretariat support to meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action tracking. We are seeking a proactive and organised individual with excellent communication and administrative skills, ideally with some experience in HR or a related field. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities and handling sensitive information with discretion. Essential Experience & Skills: • General administrative experience, including data entry and document management., • Experience of scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and coordinating logistics., • Basic understanding of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, contracts)., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional correspondence., • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines., • Experience in a varied administrative role with direct HR involvement., • Knowledge of HR systems (HRIS) and/or basic employment law., • Degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration, or related field. you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. About the Organisation This private, not-for-profit company is responsible for the delivery, management, and administration of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) on behalf of the Police service. As the operating company of the Road Safety Trust, we are committed to promoting safer roads through education and training. You may have experience in areas such as HR, Human Resources, HR Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Officer, People Officer, People Advisor, HR Coordinator, HR Administration, HR Administrator, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Officer, People and Culture Officer, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Recruitment and HR Coordinator, etc. #INDNFP PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Locations: 10 South Colonnade, London; Piccadilly Gate, Manchester; 2 Rivergate, Bristol; 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham; Loxley House, Nottingham About the job Job summary Ofsted’s role is to raise standards and improve the lives of children, young people, and learners through intelligent, responsible, and focused inspection and regulation. We inspect and regulate services that provide care and inspect education and skills training. Every week, we conduct hundreds of inspections and regulatory visits and publish the results. We also report on standards across the country and are accountable directly to Parliament as a non-ministerial department. Our inspections are independent and impartial, and we work on behalf of children and their families. Our values are professionalism, empathy, courtesy, and respect. It is the responsibility of all Ofsted employees to ensure the safeguarding of children and students is paramount and always lead by example. Job description Our Deputy Director, Post-16 Education, Training and Skills will lead the continuous improvement and development of Ofsted’s inspection policy and methodology for 16-19 further education & skills provision, adult learning, apprenticeship, and provision for learners in receipt of high needs funding. In addition, the post holder will lead the development of inspection policy and methodology for the Teacher Development remits (ITE and ECF/NPQ), for the inspection of education, skills and work provision in prisons and the inspection of welfare and duty of care in Ministry of Defence training establishments. They will provide visible and strategic leadership and management to the Post-16 Education, Training and Skills team ensuring that Ofsted’s work in this area is well focused and driving system-wide improvement. Reporting directly to the National Director, Education, the Deputy Director, Post-16 Education, Training and Skills will be Ofsted’s chief adviser on inspection policy and practice, advising the National Director, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) and Chief Operating Officer on all relevant matters relating to this remit. Representing the National Director, senior management team and Ofsted, the role holder will build effective relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders, and opinion formers. In fulfilling this role, the Deputy Director will ensure that Ofsted’s work is driving real improvements in the system, through a process of continuous improvement and framework and related policy development, informed by inspection evidence, stakeholder engagement and best practice. Qualifications Degree level qualification or equivalent. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £108,574, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills contributes £31,453 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. This is a Senior Civil Service post subject to Senior Civil Service terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Civil Service may wish to be aware of key elements of the Senior Civil Service terms and conditions for those joining the Civil Service: • 25 days annual leave, increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after five years’ service. This is in addition to eight public holidays. This will be complemented by one further day paid privilege entitlement to mark the King’s Birthday., • A competitive contributory pension scheme that you can enter as soon as you join and where we will make a significant contribution to the cost of your pension. Your contribution comes out of your salary before any tax is taken and will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire., • Alongside your salary of £108,574, Ofsted contributes up to 30.3% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme., • Generous paid maternity and paternity leave which is notably more than the statutory minimum offered by many other employers. Ofsted is devoted to equality , diversity and inclusion. Within our ___ we have stated that we will improve the representation of under-represented groups across the organisation and publish our progress on this annually. We are always looking to expand on our diverse workforce by recruiting candidates from varied backgrounds and differing experiences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Leader , we continually engage with our 5 staff networks for protected characteristics, and highlight the work of our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group . We ensure all candidates are treated with fair and open competition, with all appointments being made on merit and we use our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) to provide assurance to all candidates of this. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using ___ and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. All applications will be considered by the selection panel. The panel will consider how your application demonstrates that you can fulfil the criteria set out in the person specification. We will inform you whether or not you were successful at each stage. Shortlist The panel will assess your application, including statement of suitability against the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification. Those who best meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Staff Engagement Exercise Shortlisted candidates will be required to take part in a Staff Engagement Exercise with Ofsted staff. Candidates will be given a topic ahead of the session and will be expected to hold a two-way discussion. This will not result in a pass or fail decision. The exercise is designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. Psychometric assessment Shortlisted candidates will be required to take part in online psychometric assessments, followed by a telephone conversation with an occupational psychologist. These assessments will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, they are designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. Full details and guidance on these assessments will be provided to all shortlisted candidates. Panel interview and presentation Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a panel interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion about your previous experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification. As part of this process, you will also be asked to undertake a short presentation for the panel and will be given time on the day to prepare immediately prior to your interview. Interviews are expected to take place in London. Panel interview arrangements will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates as early as possible. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete ___ 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 ___ 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 Working for the Civil Service The ___ 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 ___. 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 ___ and the ___. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the ___ 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: SCS Recruitment Team Email: Recruitment team Email: Further information The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles, which can be found at: If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email Ofsted recruitment at 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:

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