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Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Protection Officer in UK"

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Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Protection Officer in UK"

42 403 £ Average monthly salary

Average salary in the last 12 months: "Protection Officer in UK"

Currency: GBP USD Year: 2024
The bar chart shows the change in the level of average salary of the profession Protection Officer in UK.

Distribution of vacancy "Protection Officer" by regions UK

Currency: GBP
As you can see on the diagramm in UK the most numerous number of vacancies of Protection Officer Job are opened in . In the second place is Falkland Islands, In the third is Gibraltar.

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A location based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position. Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Any move to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk DSIT does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home). DSIT does not currently hold a sponsorship licence and cannot offer Visa Sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland 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 [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected] Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. 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. 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 : Monika Rudzeviciute Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/
DDaT IT Operations Incident Management Team - Incident Manager
Home Office, Manchester
Details Reference number 319866 Salary £34,350 - £36,755 Job grade Higher Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area HO - Digital Data and Technology Type of role Information Technology Working pattern Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Manchester - Soapworks About the job Job summary The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office has been at the front line of this effort since 1782. As such, we play a fundamental role in maintaining the security and economic prosperity of the UK. The Home Office leads on immigration and passports, refugee protection, counter-terrorism, policing, fire services, and crime and drugs policy. Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) enables the Home Office to keep the UK safe and secure. We design and build the services that help people apply for visas or passports; support policing and counter-terrorism operations; and protect the UK’s borders. This is an exciting time to be at the Home Office. You’ll have a chance to shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional public services that work for everyone. Our work is guided by these principles: We put user needs first We value delivery and outcomes over process We work in the open Our flexible working policy ensures a healthy work-life balance. We also nurture talent and offer a broad range of learning and development opportunities that will help you flourish in your role. We work hard to maintain a positive working culture and are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. We value diversity and provide an open, inclusive and supportive environment to help you do your best work. You can keep up-to-date with our work on the Home Office DDaT blog. Job description As a member of the DDAT IT Operations Incident Management team, you will play a key role in the provision of service support at the Home Office, contributing to the delivery of high-quality consistent incident, problem and request fulfilment management processes across the estate. You will identify and log issues, and support with investigating and addressing Home Office users’ technical queries, requests, incidents and problems in a timely and professional manner, maintaining a clear focus on the user throughout. You will work closely with other DDAT technical support teams and a variety of suppliers to address issues and restore services within agreed service level agreements. You will also get the opportunity to learn about the variety of delivery and support approaches in place at the Home Office including Agile delivery and DevOps. This post is eligible for a DDaT RRA. Successful Candidates with exceptional skills and experience may be assessed for RRA between (edit accordingly: £3,000 - £5,000). This allowance is subject to an initial review within six months of taking up the post and thereafter an annual review in-line with departmental priorities and could be reduced or withdrawn at any time. Due to the nature of the role, this post is available on a full-time basis only. The flexible working arrangement of Hybrid working (working partly in their workplace(s) and partly at home) is available subject to local agreement with line management. Person specification Your main responsibilities will be: Supporting the effective management of technical incidents in line with incident management processes Reviewing and ensuring accurate information about technical incidents is captured and recorded in order to provide the relevant information to the appropriate DDAT support teams and to facilitate service and management reporting Providing a point of escalation for Service Desk team members Supporting the major incident review process: reviewing major incidents, documenting major incident reports and lessons learned in a timely manner; and ensuring identified actions are completed Providing stakeholders with updates on the status of technical incidents, service requests and problems Regularly engaging with other DDAT teams and / or suppliers to resolve technical incidents, service requests and problems in line with SLAs You will also be expected to carry out the following day to day activities: Managing and owning incidents of all priorities to meet user requirements Proactively contributing to continual service improvement through the identification of incident management process and procedure improvements Liaising with Problem Management to support root cause analysis activities Producing and sharing reports and analysis on technical incidents as required Supporting the onboarding of new / updated services as required, undertaking the necessary training to upskill in the support of the new services Undertaking knowledge management activities: identifying, controlling and storing any relevant information, and maintaining knowledge items to ensure that they are current, relevant and valid Sharing knowledge and expertise with others, coaching and supporting team members as required Undertaking appropriate training for the role and seek to constantly improve performance through personal development Participating, contributing to and supporting collaboration initiatives and career development within the IT Operations community, building in-house capability via a professional community of practice Essential criteria You’ll have a demonstrable passion for IT support, with the following skills or strong experience in: Understanding and / or experience of adhering to ITIL v3 / v4 service management processes and procedures Experience of leading technical calls with proven stakeholder management skills Good communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively and professionally Ability to work as part of a team and to engage effectively with users, third-parties and suppliers Good analytical and problem-solving skills Strong sense of ownership and drive to follow tasks through to completion Customer-focused The skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office DDaT Profession Skills and Competency Model (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Please see below for the relevant skills required for your role: Strategy and Architecture: Business Strategy and Planning o Knowledge Management (KNOW) – level 1 Delivery and Operation: Service Operation o Incident Management (USUP) – level 3 Delivery and Operation: Service Operation o Problem Management (SLMO) – level 3 Delivery and Operation: Service Operation o IT Infrastructure (ITOP) – level 2 Delivery and Operation: Service Design o Service Level Management (SLMO) – level 3 Relationships and Engagement: Stakeholder Management o Customer Service Support (CSMG) – level 2 You should currently hold or be willing to undertake NPPV 3 vetting (including financial checks). This is essential for this role and can be arranged once you are in post. Desirable Criteria Ideally you will also have the following skills or some experience in: Performing a similar role within the Civil Service or at other organisations Using a Service Management toolset to log and update service incidents Understanding of Lean, Agile and DevOps principles within a Product-centric delivery model Knowledge and experience of using ServiceNow Experience of leading large and complex technical calls with proven stakeholder management skills Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Managing a Quality Service Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% 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. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete: A CV detailing job history/qualifications/skills A statement of suitability (personal statement) (maximum 750 words) Provide evidence of the behaviour Managing a Quality Service (250 words maximum) Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. The statement of suitability should be aligned to demonstrate your skills and experience for the role and how you meet the Essential criteria as detailed in the job advertisement. The sift will be held on the lead behaviour - Managing a Quality Service and the statement of suitability (personal statement). The CV will not be scored. However, if a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour - Managing a Quality Service. Candidates who pass the initial sift will then be progressed to a full sift. Interviews will be conducted on behaviour-based questions. Sift and Interview dates Sift is expected to take place from 2nd November 2023. Interviews are expected to take place from 28th November 2023. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert, however on occasions these dates may change. Interviews will be carried out via video. Candidates will be required to have access to: A laptop (personal or work) with a working webcam Good internet connection Microsoft Teams PLEASE NOTE: Due to time constraints we may not be able to offer alternative interview date(s). It is therefore expected that candidates who are successful at sift stage will make themselves available during the above time frame given. Further information Please read the essential skills for this position carefully. We will only consider those who meet the listed requirement. If you have previously made an unsuccessful application for a role with the same essential skills and are not able to demonstrate how you have developed these skills since your last application please reconsider applying as your application is unlikely to be successful. For meaningful checks to be carried out, individuals 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. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years if the role requires CTC clearance, 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. A lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice A reserve list may be held for a period up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made Who are eligible to apply to roles advertised Internally and Across Government? Internally advertised roles are open to existing Home Office staff only. Across Government roles are open to all government departments and Accredited NDPBs. Roles are restricted to existing: Permanent Civil Servants. Fixed term appointments who were appointed following fair and open competition. Please speak to your HR department if you are unsure of how you were recruited. Employees of those NDPBs who have been Accredited by the Civil Service Commission (see NDPB Accreditation - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk). Please check if you are a Civil Servant or Accredited NDPB Public Servant. Public servants from Accredited NDPBs will be recruited as external hires rather than civil servant transfers. See section on NDPBs within the Candidate Information Notes. Also see the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles for more information on Exceptions Recruitment - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk) Other worker types operating within the public sector (e.g. Agency workers, Contractors, police, military, NHS etc.) and those appointed under Exceptions 1-4 of the CS Commission’s Recruitment Principles (including Secondments, Seasonal Workers) are not eligible to apply. They can only apply to Externally advertised roles. Visa sponsorship We are unable to sponsor any individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas as we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License. Every day, Home Office civil servants do brilliant work to develop and deliver policies and services that affect the lives of people across the country and beyond. To do this effectively and fairly, the Home Office is committed to representing modern Britain in all its diversity, and creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best. We are flexible, skilled, professional and diverse. We work to recruit and retain disabled staff and area Disability Confident Leader. We are proud to be one of the most ethnically diverse departments in the civil service. We are a Social Mobility Foundation top 75 employer. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. For further information please see the attached notes for candidates which must be read before making an application. Existing Civil Servants should note that some of the Home Office terms and conditions of employment have changed. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the Terms and Conditions they will adopt should they be successful in application and should refer to the notes for candidates for further details. Transfer Terms: Voluntary. If you are invited to an interview you will be required to bring a range of documentation for the purposes of establishing identity and to aid any pre-employment checks. Please see the attached list of Home Office acceptable ID documents. Any move to the Home Office 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Reasonable Adjustments If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must 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. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Resourcing Centre - DDaT Resourcing Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
Trust Deputy Management Information Systems Lead
Trafford Council, Sale M
c/o Ashton on Mersey School Cecil Avenue Sale, M33 5BP Telephone: 0161 973 1179 Website: TRUST DEPUTY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS LEAD Salary – Band 7 Point 26-29, £32,909-£35,411 per annum 36.25 hours per week, 8am – 4pm, Monday – Friday All year round (including periods of school closure) 26/31 day’s annual leave entitlement per year (depending on length of continuous service) Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund Cycle to work scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated Assessment Team. The main purpose of the role will be to support the Trust MIS Leader in terms of data protection, organisation, retrieval and analysis and to ensure all assessment teams across the Trust are developed to ensure Headteachers have a full and accurate overview of their school(s). Your normal place of work will be at one of our Dean Trust sites and will be determined at interview, based on the individual. Regular travel between all Trust sites will be required as part of the role. You will work as part of a wider team of data specialists who are distributed across different sites across the Trust. The Dean Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust established in April 2012 that currently comprises ten academies, six secondary and four primary schools. These schools operate in three hubs covering the Trafford, Manchester, Knowsley and Wigan local authority areas, including some of the most deprived areas of the country. The Trust has seen steady growth since incorporation and aspires to grow further in the future. The Dean Trust’s vision is to provide ‘good’ schools for all of the communities that it serves. All of our work is founded on a traditional approach towards education, with respect at the heart of our work. As a highly regarded and successful trust, our operations have a strong social impact and desire to improve the lives of all young people and communities that it serves. To achieve this, we employ talented and committed people who also believe that every pupil can do their best given a chance and encouragement. To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk. For further information about the role please contact the school on 0161 973 1179 or email [email protected] We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics. The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. Application Close Date - 9am Monday 6 November 2023
Recruitment Administrator Part Time
Kent Recruitment Bureau, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks | On premise | £24,000 to £32,000 Permanent | Full-time / Part-time | Recruitment Administrator This is a part time role, 3 days a week (they can be flexible with these hours) Office based and then have option to be hybrid or work from home once you have finished probation. The salary will be £24K to £32K depending on experience.(Pro-Rata) The role will be supporting a busy International contract recruitment agency. Small and very friendly and professional hard working team. Looking for a self motivated and proactive administrator whom is used to working in the recruitment industry. Ideally they are looking for someone with Recruitment Admin experience supporting an agency recruitment team, however they will also look at people with similar experience or sales admin experience. You could also be a Recruitment Resourcer or consultant whom is looking for a more admin focused role. Finance Processing contractor timesheets and invoices - data entry of invoices into Xero Generate client sales invoices Tracking contractor payroll & timesheet information in excel Sales Support CRM administrator – Add client and contractor information ensuring all information is correct/ captured for accurate reporting, adding placement information, run ad-hoc reports as required Issuing contracts and extensions Contractor compliance covering UK and Europe - on-boarding and ongoing checks, aftercare Liaising with contractors regarding timesheets, compliance and general communications Supporting sales staff with admin duties such as advertising jobs on Linkedin/ company website, CV Formatting, Office Manage mailboxes Ad-Hoc projects including areas such as website design, marketing, updating company intranet Assisting with updating and publishing of company policies and procedures Updating CRM, R&D on new implementations Ad-Hoc administration duties Assisting with client tenders and compliance questionnaires Assisting with H&S risk assessments, reviews and updates Skills required; High attention to details & accuracy skills Previous office experience within a data input/ database role – ideally within the recruitment sector (ideally if you have supported a contract or temp recruitment team) Proficient in 365 especially excel High level of IT literacy Must be able to manage their time effectively Confident in dealing with confidential and sensitive information This would suit a Team Assistant, an office manager, or Administrator from a Recruitment Agency, or perhaps a Recruitment Consultant whom is looking for a part time role, and is very process driven and organised and enjoys the administration side of the role. Please Note: Higher Success Ltd (the company) is a Rec2Rec recruitment agency advertising this role on behalf of a client. Data provided by applying for this role will be used specifically for recruitment purposes only and in line with GDPR and Data Protection Act (2018). To view this Rec2Rec company’s Privacy Notice and Data Subject Rights Policy please visit our website. The company shall not disclose your data to a client or a third party without your express consent. Please note that should you be unsuccessful your details shall be kept on file for the purposes of recruitment unless you request otherwise by contacting the company’s Data Protection Officer Emma Vata. If you have not heard back regarding your application within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
Administrative Officer
Ministry of Justice, London
Administrative Officer – London – 80216 £27,000 London AO Administrative Officer Enforcement Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going. Who Are We? Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is a key function within HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS). Enforcement employs approximately 1,500 staff across 50 locations in England and Wales. We are responsible for making sure convicted parties comply with fines and other financial penalties imposed by the criminal courts. This department is also responsible for compliance with Confiscation Orders imposed by the Crown Courts and the payment of Fixed Penalty tickets issued by police forces. Key purpose of the role Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is the part of HMCTS responsible in the main for the collection and enforcement of financial penalties imposed by the criminal courts and the subsequent disbursement of funds. Financial penalties include fines, costs, victim surcharge, and compensation to victims of crime. HMCTS takes the recovery and enforcement of financial impositions very seriously and remains committed to ensuring impositions are paid. The courts will do everything within their powers to trace those who do not pay and use a variety of means to ensure the recovery of criminal fines and financial penalties. Money can be deducted from an offender’s earnings or benefits. Other ‘upfront’ compliance actions include, increased use of telephone and text message chasing and use of tracing tools. Warrants can be issued instructing approved enforcement agents to seize and sell goods belonging to the offender. You will help deliver HMCTS’ responsibilities for the enforcement of Fines, Community Penalty Breach Warrants and other enforcement work. Duties may include: Communicate and work with Enforcement Delivery Managers, Judiciary, Magistracy, Cluster Staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. Process financial information Contact relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc. Create and update records on in-house computer system and data input. Collection of financial impositions imposed by the court. Enforcement of financial impositions using designated Fines Officer Powers. Process Casework including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines, fees etc. To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy. What will the successful candidate look like? We are looking for resilient, resourceful, and adaptable individuals who can show they have the experience required to deliver in a fast-paced organisation and can thrive in an environment that is changing constantly. You will need strong organisational and communication skills as well as being a good team player. You will demonstrate a strong ability to prioritise workloads, adapt to changing priorities and most importantly put the customer at the forefront of everything you do. Additional Information Applications are invited online via Civil Service Jobs: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk. Once submitted, your application will be managed through an online system (Justice Jobs). Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified if you have or have not been successful at this stage. If you have been successful, you will be invited to book an interview. The interview will focus on your Behaviours and Strengths, based on the Civil Services Success Profiles. For more information on success profiles, please visit – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. Support When ing For guidance on how to write your application please follow this link HM Courts & Tribunals Service Star document (hmctsjobs.co.uk) Salary £27,000 Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on ‘modernised’ terms in their current post or onto ‘unmodernised’ MoJ terms if they are on ‘unmodernised’ terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Benefits The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code 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. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm) or e mail [email protected]); To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ([email protected]); To the Civil Service Commission (details available here) The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
Administrative Officer
Ministry of Justice, Manchester
Salary 1 £22,940 Number of jobs available 1 5 Detail of reserve list 1 12 Months Region 1 North West City/Town 1 Manchester Building/Site 1 Manchester Magistrates, M60 1PR Grade 1 AO Organisation Grade for MoJ 1 AO Post Type 1 Permanent Working Pattern 1 Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Role Type 1 Operational Delivery Job description 1 AO Administrative Officer Enforcement Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going. Who Are We? Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is a key function within HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS). Enforcement employs approximately 1,500 staff across 50 locations in England and Wales. We are responsible for making sure convicted parties comply with fines and other financial penalties imposed by the criminal courts. This department is also responsible for compliance with Confiscation Orders imposed by the Crown Courts and the payment of Fixed Penalty tickets issued by police forces. Key purpose of the role Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is the part of HMCTS responsible in the main for the collection and enforcement of financial penalties imposed by the criminal courts and the subsequent disbursement of funds. Financial penalties include fines, costs, victim surcharge, and compensation to victims of crime. HMCTS takes the recovery and enforcement of financial impositions very seriously and remains committed to ensuring impositions are paid. The courts will do everything within their powers to trace those who do not pay and use a variety of means to ensure the recovery of criminal fines and financial penalties. Money can be deducted from an offender's earnings or benefits. Other ‘upfront’ compliance actions include, increased use of telephone and text message chasing and use of tracing tools. Warrants can be issued instructing approved enforcement agents to seize and sell goods belonging to the offender. You will help deliver HMCTS’ responsibilities for the enforcement of Fines, Community Penalty Breach Warrants and other enforcement work. Duties may include: Communicate and work with Enforcement Delivery Managers, Judiciary, Magistracy, Cluster Staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. Process financial information Contact relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc. Create and update records on in-house computer system and data input. Collection of financial impositions imposed by the court. Enforcement of financial impositions using designated Fines Officer Powers. Process Casework including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines, fees etc. To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy. What will the successful candidate look like? We are looking for resilient, resourceful, and adaptable individuals who can show they have the experience required to deliver in a fast-paced organisation and can thrive in an environment that is changing constantly. You will need strong organisational and communication skills as well as being a good team player. You will demonstrate a strong ability to prioritise workloads, adapt to changing priorities and most importantly put the customer at the forefront of everything you do. Civil Service benefits include: Access to a generous Civil Service pension scheme. 25 Days holiday rising with service. 1 “Privilege” day holiday per year. Option to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Benefits such as retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. Paid paternity, adoption, and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Interest free season ticket and bicycle loans. Additional Information Applications are invited online via Civil Service Jobs: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk. Once submitted, your application will be managed through an online system (Justice Jobs). Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified if you have or have not been successful at this stage. If you have been successful, you will be invited to book an interview. The interview will focus on your Behaviours and Strengths, based on the Civil Services Success Profiles. For more information on success profiles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. Support When Applying For guidance on how to write your application please follow this link HM Courts & Tribunals Service Star document (hmctsjobs.co.uk) The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh. Additional Information 1 Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Benefits The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code 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. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected]); To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ([email protected]); To the Civil Service Commission (details available here) The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity. Interview dates 1 Expected January 2024. Dates to be confirmed Closing Date: 22/12/2023, 23:55 hours. Contact information 1 If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected] Please quote the job reference - 82060. Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Security Check for this post. To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why. For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert). If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example: You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government You were studying abroad You were living overseas with parents In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account. Success Profiles Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance. if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL ([email protected]) in the first instance Supporting document 1 1 Admin Officer Job Description Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement.doc – 117KB Converted File Admin Officer Job Description Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement.pdf – 57KB We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage. Application form stage assessments Experience CV Statement of Suitability - 500 word limit Interview stage assessments There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy. Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance. A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'. MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion. 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) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families 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) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
Research Contracts Officer
Michael Page, London
The Research Contracts Officer will be based in the London office and will:Manage research contracts and ensure timely delivery of servicesContracts include:Joint Venture / Collaboration agreementsCommercial research (e.g. contractual and financial terms)non- commercial research (e.g. site agreements, model non-commercial agreements; drug supply agreements, material/data transfer agreements), Confidentiality AgreementsHuman Tissue Act clauses and Material Transfer AgreementsData Protection Act clauses Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders within and outside the hospitalEnsure compliance with legal and industry standardsA successful Research Contracts Officer should have:A degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related fieldExperience in research contract managementUnderstanding of legal requirements in the NHS or medical fieldExcellent negotiation and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously
Legal Counsel - 1 day in the office - Retail
Michael Page, Somerset
· Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, support with data protection compliance.· Providing support as needed on intellectual property, contentious and non-contentious matters, marketing, advertising, and regulatory issues.· Managing the legal risk in commercial relationships with suppliers, both goods for resale (stock suppliers) and goods & services not for resale (non-stock suppliers), including tenders, contracts, and disputes.· Drafting and negotiating wide range of commercial contracts (terms and conditions, marketing, intellectual property licences, NDAs).· Developing and ensuring compliance with templates, standard terms, and playbook.· Working with colleagues across the Group and external counsel.· Negotiating the contractual arrangements with data processors.· Working with the Data Protection Manager to identify data risks, proposing solutions and managing stakeholders.· Working with the Regulatory & Compliance Officer to ensure that marketing and promotional activity complies with applicable legislation.· Advising on contentious and non-contentious matters and leading settlement negotiations.· Supporting on corporate governance matters.· Providing support and guidance to Legal team members as necessary.A successful 'Legal Counsel' should have:A degree in Law and a valid legal qualification e.g. CILEX, contracts manager or a solicitor.Strong experience in the retail industry.Excellent negotiation and communication skills.A thorough understanding of corporate law and governance.Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Biodiversity and Climate Change Engagement Officer
Maidstone Borough Council, South East, Kent
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCILBiodiversity and Climate Change Engagement OfficerLocation: Maidstone, KentContract: Permanent – Full TimeSalary: £30,468 - £33,051 per annumAbout the RoleAre you passionate about addressing the impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change? Do you have experience in relationship building, event organisation, and engagement with residents, local organisations, and businesses? If so, Maidstone Borough Council invite you to apply for this important role.The purpose of this role is to support community engagement for climate, biodiversity, and waste reduction projects. This is an interdepartmental role working between the climate and biodiversity, parks and open spaces, and waste management teams at Maidstone Borough Council.You will support and drive a wide range of sustainability topics, from public transportation and active travel, to carbon literacy training and net zero targets. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of the Council's communications and stakeholder engagement, events, campaigns and educational initiatives for climate, sustainability, environment, and waste reduction. Including organising awareness raising events and outreach with schools and community groups, to support residents to understand the changes they can make to mitigate and prepare for the impacts of climate change in line with the Council's Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan.About Maidstone Borough CouncilMaidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.At Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance.Our Offer:A range of benefits including:• Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities• 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles• Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave• Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year• Free parking• Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people's home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time• Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities• Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)• Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax• Annual flu vaccine• Cycle to work scheme• Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping• Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals• A professional fee payment, if required for the roleAbout You:Degree level in an environmental discipline or relevant/equivalent discipline with knowledge of the climate change and sustainability agenda is essential. Experience of working in a similar education/training/promotional role with the public or private sector or voluntary organisation is desirable. The role will be required to support and help manage groups of volunteers to deliver the objectives of projects. The Council considers this to be a public focused role and the ability to converse at ease with different strata of the public, adapting your communication style to suit differing audiences and provide advice is fundamental to the role.This is an important time to be involved in biodiversity and climate change, a high-profile issue. Through this role, you will have good exposure to different departments, build relationships with external residents, voluntary and business organisations, and work with councillors on tangible solutions to addressing biodiversity loss and climate change impacts.Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.Selection Process:Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect a job specific interview assessment, and an interview.Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Anna Collier, Head of Insight, Communities & Governance at [email protected] Date: 10 May 2024.Interview date: 20 May 2024.
Business Information Security Officer - Global Insurance Group
Michael Page, City of London
About the roleThe Business Information Security Officer (BISO) plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business objectives, cybersecurity and data protection strategy focusing on excellence in protecting, detecting, resolving, mitigating, recovering and learning from potential security exposures. Key ResponsibilitiesDirect, embed Information Security and Data Protection Strategy: Assess and set the strategy to achieve and maintain appropriate infoSec practices, controls, resilience, risk identification and responses across Tech and DataDetermine, adopt, embed and assess the infoSec framework and certification appropriate to our organisation and markets considering new laws, standards, NIST, ISO27001, CIS, CQUEST etc)Define and execute the cyber strategy, prioritising short, medium and long-term investment considering resilience and risk factorsWork with stakeholders to assess impact of new projects, solutions, partnerships and regulations to security and data protection posture and support implementationLead and collaborate across the group to ensure uniformity in cybersecurity policies and practices Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, Improve Management:Lead on horizon scanning for security threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations across the estate and dataLead cyber and Data Protection testing for compliance and vulnerability aligning to operational resilience, continuity management and other reg requirementsEnsure security content training initiatives are conducted regularly and communicated effectively Develop standards and assess risks of third-party relationships on posture and data protection, advising and monitoring Leadership and Advocacy:Work with the business to incorporate security-by-design principles into projects, architecture, infrastructure, and applications.Collaborate to establish and embed infoSec and data protection standards, resilience, response and recovery capabilities to improve posture within risk tolerancesLooking for a proven and forward-thinking Information Security leader who has demonstrable experience leading on development of cyber security and data protection maturity within global, complex and highly regulated organisations. This role is initially a lead individual contributor role with scope for growth.Skills and experienceExperience in financial services and preferably Insurance/ Lloyd's marketKnowledge of national and global cybersecurity policies, regulations, and frameworks.Expertise in data protection practices, third party assessment and operational resilienceExpertise in complex regulatory and contractual requirements and an ability to create effective compliance systemsExtensive experience in cybersecurity technology project management and actively promotes and manages security change throughout an organisationProven working with IT systems, security and governance to align with control frameworks, incident management, operations and application of security best-practices.Familiar with vendor security risk and data protection reviews and controlsUnderstanding the different Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA preferredExperience in building response and recovery capabilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to integrate cybersecurity seamlessly.
DNO Executive Assistant Opportunities
Ministry of Defence, Whitehall, London
Details Reference number 325214 Salary £28,300 Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade Executive Officer D Contract type Permanent Business area MOD - Defence Nuclear Organisation Type of role Administration / Corporate Support Secretarial Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Abbey Wood: Bristol, AWE Aldermaston: Reading, Main Building: London About the job Job summary Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security? Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation. The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world. We are conducting a bulk recruitment campaign to recruit Executive Officers to support the delivery of one of the most complex Defence procurement programmes. We are looking for proactive, organised and efficient team players able to support senior managers and their teams. DNO staff are based in MOD Main Building (London), MOD Abbey Wood (Bristol) and Aldermaston (Reading). Candidates will have the opportunity to state their location preference however occasional travel to the other sites is required. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Each post encompasses a wide range of secretarial, office management and business support elements, requiring discretion, efficiency and a calm manner. These roles may undertake the following activities: Diary management, critically ensuring diary prioritisation and deconfliction. Managing key relationships across MOD, wider government and with industry partners. Ensuring business continuity across both the team and wider organisation. Supporting meetings. Being the first point of contact for the office. Developing an understanding of the areas of work to ensure the best use of time for senior management. Understanding the priorities for senior management and reflecting that in diary commitments. Prioritising senior managers time and ensuring that the wider team are aware of developments and key meetings. Day to day business management. Looking after inward and outward visits. Email prioritisation and triage. Hosting VIP visitors. Managing travel. Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application. Person specification We are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our committed and friendly team. These roles will provide the right candidates with a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference at the heart of one of the most sensitive and high-profile programme areas within the MOD. The successful post holders will need to build their understanding of the MOD and the Defence Nuclear landscape at pace and the following experience is desirable in support of an application: Organisation and communication skills are essential to succeeding alongside management of relationships. Experience working within an administrator background or/and previous experience working as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant. Experience working with complex diaries and booking travelling arrangements via Government software. Comfortable and confident in working at pace to manage conflicting short term and long-term priorities. Building positive relationships with partners in other teams and departments and using those relationships to influence others through excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tailored to the recipient. Previous experience in an assistant or admin role. Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We truly believe that the MOD is a great place to work, and we offer a unique employee experience. We want to ensure that every single employee feels appreciated & fairly rewarded and offer the following additional benefits: Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave, raising to 30 days following 5 years’ service (+ 8 days bank and public holidays), with family friendly benefits including improved maternity, paternity and adoption leave A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary) Thank You Scheme Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA) Defence Discount Service Some of our sites have on-site gyms, restaurants, cafes, nurseries and more. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style. *Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview* Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements. Candidates have 750 words for a personal statement where they should focus on how their skills and experience meet the requirements of this role. There are a number of Executive Assistant opportunities, candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit. The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview. Nationality Requirements - Further Information for Candidates This post is classed as ‘Reserved’ as per Civil Service Nationality Rules Section 3. In accordance with these rules, ‘only UK nationals may be employed in reserved posts in the Civil Service’[1] (Paragraph. 3.1). UK National Definition 2. The definition of a ‘UK National’ can be found at Paragraphs. 1.4-1.8 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Dual Nationals 3. As per Paragraph. 1.41 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules: a) ‘Candidates with dual nationality are in principle eligible for employment in the Civil Service provided that they meet the requirements in relation to one of their nationalities [i.e. UK National]. They may not be eligible, however, for employment in certain reserved posts where additional nationality requirements are imposed.’ Additional Restrictions for Reserved Posts 4. As per Paragraphs. 3.10-3.11 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules: a) Departments and agencies are entitled to impose additional requirements in reserved posts if this is considered necessary. This could include, for example, requirements as to the residency of the applicant or the nationality of one or both parents of the applicant.’ 5. If you are a Dual National who possesses UK Nationality and wish to check your eligibility for the post, please contact our recruiting team at the details below. Please be advised that we will not be able to provide a justification for our decision for security reasons. DNO External Recruitment [email protected] [1] Irish nationals and Commonwealth citizens are also eligible for employment in reserved posts if they were in the Civil Service at 31 May 1996 or before, or were appointed from a recruitment scheme with a closing date for receipt of applications before 1 June 1996. (Paragraph. 3.1) Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. There are a number of posts which require different security levels to be achieved, including Security Clearance and Developed Vetting clearance, above the normal clearance level expected for the MoD. No application can be accepted after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. 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. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : DNO-External Recruitment Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. Please refer to the attached Candidate Information guide.
Senior Planning Officer
Michael Page, Maldon
Deliver customer-focused specialist advice and services in Development Management, keeping up to date with current and emerging legislation, best practice and policy to ensure continuous development and improvement in services.Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation, acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases and attending appeals hearings and public inquiries as appropriate.Support, guide and advise Graduate Planners and Technical Support colleagues, as necessary.Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, as well as Members and managing key relationships with partners including Essex County Council and Local Councils and other stakeholdersAccess and accurately update all relevant information systems, both customer and back office ensuring that the master customer record is updated and maintained through verification and validation, and in accordance with Data Protection principlesPrepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings and present evidence/stand as witness at planning appeal hearings and public inquiries.Ensure own personal and professional development is maintained including keeping up to date with relevant law, policies, working practices and procedures.A successful Senior Planning Officer should have:A degree in Planning or a related fieldExperience in managing planning and development projectsStrong knowledge of planning policies and legislationExcellent leadership and team management skillsExceptional communication and presentation skillsThe ability to manage budgets and project timelines
Assistant Biodiversity Officer
West Oxfordshire District Council, South East, Oxfordshire
Assistant Biodiversity Officer £26,190 - £27,744 Full Time, PermanentAre you interested in a career through environmental conservation? An exceptional opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as an Assistant Biodiversity Officer. You will supervise on providing high quality and robust ecological advice in order to enhance biodiversity in new developments, whilst assisting in delivering nature recovery, aligned to our climate change and sustainability priorities, across the area.This permanent role offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance.Are you passionate about restoring biodiversity to the local area? If so we would love to hear from you.Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the council's ambition for the future and we are passionate about safeguarding and restoring biodiversity in the area. Our focus is to enable our communities in the West Oxfordshire area to thrive, create great places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to thrive too and are serious in tackling the climate and nature emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We are looking to deliver upon our council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond.We are looking for a passionate Assistant Biodiversity Officer to join our team to ensure the Council is ready for its duties under the Environment Act 2021 in relation to biodiversity net gain. You will assist on providing high quality and robust ecological advice surrounding Biodiversity Net Gain and Habitats Regulations, in relation to Development Management issues (including enforcement and appeals). You will work with a variety of different stakeholders, including planning officer colleagues, developers, planning agents, ecological consultants, environmental organisations and the local community to protect and enhance biodiversity in new developments and elsewhere and to deliver nature recovery across the area, through an innovative and practical solutions based approach.You will ensure that planning applications not only safeguard biodiversity but also maximise opportunities for net gain and nature recovery. You will also have the opportunity to grow in the role, to take a strategic view by helping shape future planning policy on biodiversity, green infrastructure and natural capital.Ultimately, we are looking for someone, who wants to grow within their role long term and would suit someone who has recently graduated or has related ecology experience. We want to give you the tools to support you, harness your potential and provide more responsibility within your role long term.You will need• Qualifications to Postgraduate level or equivalent in a relevant subject• Knowledge and understanding of biodiversity conservation and enhancement, including legislation, designated sites, and biodiversity survey and assessment• Experience and/or understanding of implementing nature strategies and projects in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders • Enthusiasm for and an interest in biodiversity conservation and enhancement• Effective communication skills with a wide range of customers and others (excellent verbal and written skills)What can we do for you?• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice• Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care• Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues• Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances)• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements• Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injuryTo apply for this position please click on apply now within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children.  Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references;  proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.