The role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Senior Project Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. This is a dynamic role, which requires the post holder to be a self-starter and driven to succeed in challenging circumstances using specialist skills and deep business knowledge. You will be pro-active, flexible, responsive to change, and possess the ability to proactively develop and maintain collaborative relationships. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a part in mentoring other project managers and supporting the development of the wider profession. The role also includes responsibility for developing the wider community for Project Delivery . The post holder will work closely with other disciplines to ensure that DBS systems and processes are continuously improved. Occasional or regular travel may be required. Responsibilities Corporate Duties: Representing DBS / Business Transformation Directorate at appropriate forums, as directed. Supporting the delivery of the Business Transformation Directorates objectives. Work as part of a wider directorate, bringing together skills and expertise into a single, coherent and enabling directorate. Operational Delivery: Management and leadership of allocated projects and project teams to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints. Development and maintenance of the project plan and controls, using a structured approach to planning and working with business representatives from across the organisation to gather key information. Developing and delivering the business case and related outcomes, ensuring benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensuring that an appropriate benefits realisation strategy is in place and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the business case. Identifying and monitoring of project risks and issues including development of mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate. Identifying and working with related areas to manage interdependencies, ensuring that impacts are understood and appropriate actions undertaken. Leading effective processes to agree and document key changes to deliverables. Provision of reporting to support effective governance, assurance and decision making. Identifying, developing and maintaining of key stakeholder relationships across the DBS and with appropriate external parties. Engaging with key stakeholders for assurance reviews and for processes to adhere to set governance. Maintenance and oversight of capacity within your team Coaching others working in project delivery across the organisation to develop capability by developing a community of practice to act as a centre of excellence. Maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely and accurate information. Support the Directorate with its different categories of change, continuous improvement, and transformation which includes DBS Excellence, Foundations and Safer Plus programmes. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Ability to work to challenging timescales. Have the ability to deal with complexity, managing issues to resolution and making effective decisions. Ability to proactively problem solve, identify associated impacts and work collaboratively with partners to resolve and mitigate. Able to translate and simplify detailed information into a clear, concise format that is understandable for a wider audience. Ability to work both in a team, or independently to deliver tasks and project outputs. Good standard of written and verbal communication. A recognised qualification in Project Management. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience of working in a Project/Programme environment using both Waterfall and Agile project methodology Experience in business case development, benefits management and change management. Proficient in the use of SharePoint. Qualifications A recognised qualification in Project Management. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply for this post, please provide: - a CV setting out your career history (showing key responsibilities and achievements), along with - a suitability statement (max. 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to essential requirements and the key responsibilities listed. AT INTERVIEW: A 10 minute presentation (title will be provided to successful applicants with their interview invitation) and behaviour-based questions. The Civil Service has defined a set of behaviours that, when demonstrated, are associated with job success. For this role you should demonstrate the following Civil Service Behaviours: Delivering at Pace Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Communicating and Influencing Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. Seeing the Big Picture Understand the strategic drivers for your area of work. Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities. Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area. Working Together Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Making Effective Decisions Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS: Advert Close Date: Tuesday 27th September 2022 at 11.55pm Shortlisting: Wednesday 28th September onwards Interviews: Wednesday 5th October 2022 onwards Success Profiles During the application for this role, we will be using the Civil Service Success Profiles. You may find it helpful to read through Success Profiles online: Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
The role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Senior Project Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. This is a dynamic role, which requires the post holder to be a self-starter and driven to succeed in challenging circumstances using specialist skills and deep business knowledge. You will be pro-active, flexible, responsive to change, and possess the ability to proactively develop and maintain collaborative relationships. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a part in mentoring other project managers and supporting the development of the wider profession. The role also includes responsibility for developing the wider community for Project Delivery . The post holder will work closely with other disciplines to ensure that DBS systems and processes are continuously improved. Occasional or regular travel may be required. Responsibilities Corporate Duties: Representing DBS / Business Transformation Directorate at appropriate forums, as directed. Supporting the delivery of the Business Transformation Directorates objectives. Work as part of a wider directorate, bringing together skills and expertise into a single, coherent and enabling directorate. Operational Delivery: Management and leadership of allocated projects and project teams to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints. Development and maintenance of the project plan and controls, using a structured approach to planning and working with business representatives from across the organisation to gather key information. Developing and delivering the business case and related outcomes, ensuring benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensuring that an appropriate benefits realisation strategy is in place and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the business case. Identifying and monitoring of project risks and issues including development of mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate. Identifying and working with related areas to manage interdependencies, ensuring that impacts are understood and appropriate actions undertaken. Leading effective processes to agree and document key changes to deliverables. Provision of reporting to support effective governance, assurance and decision making. Identifying, developing and maintaining of key stakeholder relationships across the DBS and with appropriate external parties. Engaging with key stakeholders for assurance reviews and for processes to adhere to set governance. Maintenance and oversight of capacity within your team Coaching others working in project delivery across the organisation to develop capability by developing a community of practice to act as a centre of excellence. Maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely and accurate information. Support the Directorate with its different categories of change, continuous improvement, and transformation which includes DBS Excellence, Foundations and Safer Plus programmes. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Ability to work to challenging timescales. Have the ability to deal with complexity, managing issues to resolution and making effective decisions. Ability to proactively problem solve, identify associated impacts and work collaboratively with partners to resolve and mitigate. Able to translate and simplify detailed information into a clear, concise format that is understandable for a wider audience. Ability to work both in a team, or independently to deliver tasks and project outputs. Good standard of written and verbal communication. A recognised qualification in Project Management. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience of working in a Project/Programme environment using both Waterfall and Agile project methodology Experience in business case development, benefits management and change management. Proficient in the use of SharePoint. Qualifications A recognised qualification in Project Management. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply for this post, please provide: - a CV setting out your career history (showing key responsibilities and achievements), along with - a suitability statement (max. 1000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to essential requirements and the key responsibilities listed. AT INTERVIEW: A 10 minute presentation (title will be provided to successful applicants with their interview invitation) and behaviour-based questions. The Civil Service has defined a set of behaviours that, when demonstrated, are associated with job success. For this role you should demonstrate the following Civil Service Behaviours: Delivering at Pace Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Communicating and Influencing Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. Seeing the Big Picture Understand the strategic drivers for your area of work. Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities. Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area. Working Together Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Making Effective Decisions Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS: Advert Close Date: Tuesday 27th September 2022 at 11.55pm Shortlisting: Wednesday 28th September onwards Interviews: Wednesday 5th October 2022 onwards Success Profiles During the application for this role, we will be using the Civil Service Success Profiles. You may find it helpful to read through Success Profiles online: Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . ..... click apply for full job details
This role is based in Production, Disclosure Operations and the Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that the DBS checking processes are carried out accurately and efficiently. All Police National Computer (PNC) matching processes, check applicants details against barring lists, identify which police forces to send applications to, resolve queries raised by the police and co-ordinate the fingerprint process for applicants are managed via the Operations teams. Important: Working from home opportunities are available however the successful candidate will be expected to work onsite within Shannon Court 2 days a week. Due to the nature of the role, we would require the successful candidate to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Responsibilities Support and guide staff and managers to improve performance. Develop good working relationships with other teams in the organisation to share information and work together effectively. To comply with policies, procedures, and security instructions to assure the integrity and accuracy of the work of the team. To ensure that all dealings with customers and colleagues are handled in a timely, courteous, and helpful manner. To manage resources both in the office and remotely across the team to ensure there is adequate cover to meet the likely work demand. To take responsibility for ones own performance and personal development. To provide technical and other assistance to the team as required. Delivering production outputs according to the benchmark and quality standards laid down. Support continuous improvement of the business by driving the management of change within the area. Essential criteria: Strong people skills e.g. Improving performance or engagement (in personal or work life) Desirable criteria Demonstrable recent experience (within the last 12 months) of leading an operational team. Demonstrable experience of performance management and an ability to influence performance through effective decision making and having brilliant conversations. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply for this post: Provide a 250 word suitability statement outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications which meet the responsibilities and essential and desirable criteria of the role. In addition the following behaviours will be assessed: Leadership (lead) Making An Effective Decision Managing A Quality Service If a large number of applications are received, there will be an initial sift based on the lead behaviour "Leadership" and suitability statement. Following the initial sift successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview in Shannon Court, Liverpool. When considering your responses to behaviour questions during the sift and interview, the STAR (Situation, Task, Action and Result) technique is a useful method to help structure your examples. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: 09/10/2022 Sift to take place: w/c 10/10/2022 Interview scheduled: w/c 17/10/2022 Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . 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.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
This role is based in Production, Disclosure Operations and the Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that the DBS checking processes are carried out accurately and efficiently. All Police National Computer (PNC) matching processes, check applicants details against barring lists, identify which police forces to send applications to, resolve queries raised by the police and co-ordinate the fingerprint process for applicants are managed via the Operations teams. Important: Working from home opportunities are available however the successful candidate will be expected to work onsite within Shannon Court 2 days a week. Due to the nature of the role, we would require the successful candidate to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Responsibilities Support and guide staff and managers to improve performance. Develop good working relationships with other teams in the organisation to share information and work together effectively. To comply with policies, procedures, and security instructions to assure the integrity and accuracy of the work of the team. To ensure that all dealings with customers and colleagues are handled in a timely, courteous, and helpful manner. To manage resources both in the office and remotely across the team to ensure there is adequate cover to meet the likely work demand. To take responsibility for ones own performance and personal development. To provide technical and other assistance to the team as required. Delivering production outputs according to the benchmark and quality standards laid down. Support continuous improvement of the business by driving the management of change within the area. Essential criteria: Strong people skills e.g. Improving performance or engagement (in personal or work life) Desirable criteria Demonstrable recent experience (within the last 12 months) of leading an operational team. Demonstrable experience of performance management and an ability to influence performance through effective decision making and having brilliant conversations. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply for this post: Provide a 250 word suitability statement outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications which meet the responsibilities and essential and desirable criteria of the role. In addition the following behaviours will be assessed: Leadership (lead) Making An Effective Decision Managing A Quality Service If a large number of applications are received, there will be an initial sift based on the lead behaviour "Leadership" and suitability statement. Following the initial sift successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview in Shannon Court, Liverpool. When considering your responses to behaviour questions during the sift and interview, the STAR (Situation, Task, Action and Result) technique is a useful method to help structure your examples. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: 09/10/2022 Sift to take place: w/c 10/10/2022 Interview scheduled: w/c 17/10/2022 Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . 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.
Work in cross-functional and cross-discipline teams to develop and implement risk-based contract and supplier relationship management capabilities and to tackle specific contractual issues, enabling delivery of DBS services; Provide effective commercial management of DBS supplier contracts in a multi-supplier environment, including: Manage delivery of suppliers commercial terms, obligations and milestones; Support the Head of Commercial or Commercial Lead in ensuring a smooth contractual transition in terms of incoming and outgoing DBS contracts; Achieve and maintain VFM through DBS suppliers; Manage the commercial aspects of the contract change processes for DBS suppliers; Monitor SLA performance and support the wider business in managing SLA performance; Manage the procurement pipeline with input from DBS stakeholders; Support the Head of Commercial or Commercial Lead in re-tendering exercises for replacement contracts as they arise, ensuring adherence to applicable rules and regulations, due process is followed and value for money outcomes. Where required to do so by the Head of Commercial or Commercial Lead, lead on re-tendering activity; Work with internal stakeholders to develop requirements, challenging and refining as appropriate; Review and recommend sourcing options; Undertake market research, engagement and develop market knowledge; Create invitation to tender documentation and run tender processes through to contract award, including governance of the appropriate approvals process; Engage with legal representatives, Crown Commercial Service (CCS), Home Office Commercial Directorate (HOCD), Home Office Digital, Data and Technology (HODDaT), Cabinet Office Commercial / CDDO and any other government department as appropriate re. supplier commercial and relationship management matters; Develop DBSs use of its electronic contract management tool, delivering increased and improved reporting. Regularly review procurement processes and guidance to ensure they are relevant and appropriate. Responsibilities Ability Essential to deliver value for money; to manage suppliers against SLAs and action taken to ensure delivery against contractual obligations and rectification of poor performance / non-delivery; to manage the commercial change process. Experience Essential Experience of managing contracts of varying nature and size in a middle management role; Experience of running tender exercises through to contract award; Experience of EU and UK public sector procurement regulations. Desirable preferably in a multi-supplier environment and including IT contracts. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Benefits DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement; Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period); Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees; Employee Assistance Programme; Flexible working opportunities; Eyecare voucher scheme; Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy; 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. To apply for this post, please provide a CV together with a 500 word suitability statement outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the role, including all essential and desirable criteria, and the key responsibilities. For all candidates who are successful at the initial sifting stage, you will be expected to deliver a short (approximately 10 minutes) presentation to the panel, the topic will be provided on the day that will be measured against some elements of the essential criteria. This will be followed by a panel interview. The aim of the panel interview will be to assess your ability to demonstrate the following behaviours: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Strength based questions will also be utilised. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . 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.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Work in cross-functional and cross-discipline teams to develop and implement risk-based contract and supplier relationship management capabilities and to tackle specific contractual issues, enabling delivery of DBS services; Provide effective commercial management of DBS supplier contracts in a multi-supplier environment, including: Manage delivery of suppliers commercial terms, obligations and milestones; Support the Head of Commercial or Commercial Lead in ensuring a smooth contractual transition in terms of incoming and outgoing DBS contracts; Achieve and maintain VFM through DBS suppliers; Manage the commercial aspects of the contract change processes for DBS suppliers; Monitor SLA performance and support the wider business in managing SLA performance; Manage the procurement pipeline with input from DBS stakeholders; Support the Head of Commercial or Commercial Lead in re-tendering exercises for replacement contracts as they arise, ensuring adherence to applicable rules and regulations, due process is followed and value for money outcomes. Where required to do so by the Head of Commercial or Commercial Lead, lead on re-tendering activity; Work with internal stakeholders to develop requirements, challenging and refining as appropriate; Review and recommend sourcing options; Undertake market research, engagement and develop market knowledge; Create invitation to tender documentation and run tender processes through to contract award, including governance of the appropriate approvals process; Engage with legal representatives, Crown Commercial Service (CCS), Home Office Commercial Directorate (HOCD), Home Office Digital, Data and Technology (HODDaT), Cabinet Office Commercial / CDDO and any other government department as appropriate re. supplier commercial and relationship management matters; Develop DBSs use of its electronic contract management tool, delivering increased and improved reporting. Regularly review procurement processes and guidance to ensure they are relevant and appropriate. Responsibilities Ability Essential to deliver value for money; to manage suppliers against SLAs and action taken to ensure delivery against contractual obligations and rectification of poor performance / non-delivery; to manage the commercial change process. Experience Essential Experience of managing contracts of varying nature and size in a middle management role; Experience of running tender exercises through to contract award; Experience of EU and UK public sector procurement regulations. Desirable preferably in a multi-supplier environment and including IT contracts. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Benefits DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement; Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period); Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees; Employee Assistance Programme; Flexible working opportunities; Eyecare voucher scheme; Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy; 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. To apply for this post, please provide a CV together with a 500 word suitability statement outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the role, including all essential and desirable criteria, and the key responsibilities. For all candidates who are successful at the initial sifting stage, you will be expected to deliver a short (approximately 10 minutes) presentation to the panel, the topic will be provided on the day that will be measured against some elements of the essential criteria. This will be followed by a panel interview. The aim of the panel interview will be to assess your ability to demonstrate the following behaviours: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Strength based questions will also be utilised. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . 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 role of the B usiness Change Manager is to proactively prepare the business for the impact of the changes being delivered by the project. The Business Change Manager provides a bridge between the project and the business users to ensure that activities are planned and completed to enable the business to implement the agreed change and realise the business benefits. This is a dynamic role, which requires the post holder to be a self-starter and driven to succeed in challenging circumstances using specialist skills and deep business knowledge. You will be pro-active, flexible, responsive to change, and possess the ability to proactively develop and maintain collaborative relationships. The post holder will work closely with other disciplines to ensure that DBS systems and processes are continuously improved. Occasional or regular travel may be required. Responsibilities Corporate Duties: Representing DBS / Business Transformation Directorate at appropriate forums, as directed. Supporting the delivery of the Business Transformation Directorates objectives. Work as part of a wider directorate, bringing together skills and expertise into a single, coherent and enabling directorate. Operational Delivery: Act as a bridge between the project/delivery and the business users to ensure that activities are planned and completed to enable the business to implement the agreed change and realise the business benefits Support multidisciplinary teams in the development and delivery of the business case, benefits and outcomes. Create business change products to support the delivery of change working with Project and Product Managers. Establish and maintain the change plan for specific areas of responsibility Evaluate and identify business readiness and support tracking of approval of business change in line with go live activities. Identify and classify stakeholders, ensuring their inclusion in stakeholder engagement plan. Conduct impact analyses to assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders, by producing a stakeholder map for each change project. Engage with key stakeholder groups to ensure ongoing proactive management of the overall view of change, tracking and monitoring cross programme dependencies and implementing change management interventions as necessary. Coaching others working in business change across the organisation to develop capability by developing a community of practice to act as a centre of excellence. Maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely and accurate information. Support the Directorate with its different categories of change, continuous improvement, and transformation which includes DBS Excellence, Foundations and Safer Plus programmes. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Ability to work to challenging timescales. Ability to proactively problem solve, identify associated impacts and work collaboratively with partners to resolve and mitigate. Able to translate and simplify detailed information into a clear, concise format that is understandable for a wider audience. Able to deliver clear and effective communications (written and verbal). Ability to work both in a team, or independently to deliver tasks and project outputs. Good standard of written and verbal communication. Experience of developing and delivering change plans and producing change management artefacts including stakeholder management plans, transition plans, adoption and engagement plans. Experience of communicating with stakeholders at different levels. Experience of working in a culture of continuous delivery and improvement. Must have or be willing to work towards (and successfully obtain) a recognised qualification in Change Management. Proficient in Microsoft Package such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience of working in a Project/Programme environment using both Waterfall and Agile project methodology. Proficient in the use of SharePoint. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply for this post, please provide: - a CV setting out your career history (showing key responsibilities and achievements), along with - a suitability statement (max. 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to essential requirements and the key responsibilities listed. SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS: Advert Closing Date: Sunday 9th October 2022 at 11:55pm Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 10th October 2022 Interviews: Week commencing Monday 17th October 2022 AT INTERVIEW: Presentation (title will be provided to successful applicants with their interview invitation), along with four (4) behaviour-based questions. Behaviour Profiles: The Civil Service has defined a set of behaviours that, when demonstrated, are associated with job success. For this role you should demonstrate the following Civil Service Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture Understand the strategic drivers for your area of work. Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities. Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area Delivering at Pace Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Working Together Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Making Effective Decisions Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. SUCCESS PROFILES: During the application for this role, we will be using the Civil Service Success Profiles. You may find it helpful to read through Success Profiles online: Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . 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.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The role of the B usiness Change Manager is to proactively prepare the business for the impact of the changes being delivered by the project. The Business Change Manager provides a bridge between the project and the business users to ensure that activities are planned and completed to enable the business to implement the agreed change and realise the business benefits. This is a dynamic role, which requires the post holder to be a self-starter and driven to succeed in challenging circumstances using specialist skills and deep business knowledge. You will be pro-active, flexible, responsive to change, and possess the ability to proactively develop and maintain collaborative relationships. The post holder will work closely with other disciplines to ensure that DBS systems and processes are continuously improved. Occasional or regular travel may be required. Responsibilities Corporate Duties: Representing DBS / Business Transformation Directorate at appropriate forums, as directed. Supporting the delivery of the Business Transformation Directorates objectives. Work as part of a wider directorate, bringing together skills and expertise into a single, coherent and enabling directorate. Operational Delivery: Act as a bridge between the project/delivery and the business users to ensure that activities are planned and completed to enable the business to implement the agreed change and realise the business benefits Support multidisciplinary teams in the development and delivery of the business case, benefits and outcomes. Create business change products to support the delivery of change working with Project and Product Managers. Establish and maintain the change plan for specific areas of responsibility Evaluate and identify business readiness and support tracking of approval of business change in line with go live activities. Identify and classify stakeholders, ensuring their inclusion in stakeholder engagement plan. Conduct impact analyses to assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders, by producing a stakeholder map for each change project. Engage with key stakeholder groups to ensure ongoing proactive management of the overall view of change, tracking and monitoring cross programme dependencies and implementing change management interventions as necessary. Coaching others working in business change across the organisation to develop capability by developing a community of practice to act as a centre of excellence. Maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely and accurate information. Support the Directorate with its different categories of change, continuous improvement, and transformation which includes DBS Excellence, Foundations and Safer Plus programmes. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Ability to work to challenging timescales. Ability to proactively problem solve, identify associated impacts and work collaboratively with partners to resolve and mitigate. Able to translate and simplify detailed information into a clear, concise format that is understandable for a wider audience. Able to deliver clear and effective communications (written and verbal). Ability to work both in a team, or independently to deliver tasks and project outputs. Good standard of written and verbal communication. Experience of developing and delivering change plans and producing change management artefacts including stakeholder management plans, transition plans, adoption and engagement plans. Experience of communicating with stakeholders at different levels. Experience of working in a culture of continuous delivery and improvement. Must have or be willing to work towards (and successfully obtain) a recognised qualification in Change Management. Proficient in Microsoft Package such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience of working in a Project/Programme environment using both Waterfall and Agile project methodology. Proficient in the use of SharePoint. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply for this post, please provide: - a CV setting out your career history (showing key responsibilities and achievements), along with - a suitability statement (max. 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to essential requirements and the key responsibilities listed. SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS: Advert Closing Date: Sunday 9th October 2022 at 11:55pm Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 10th October 2022 Interviews: Week commencing Monday 17th October 2022 AT INTERVIEW: Presentation (title will be provided to successful applicants with their interview invitation), along with four (4) behaviour-based questions. Behaviour Profiles: The Civil Service has defined a set of behaviours that, when demonstrated, are associated with job success. For this role you should demonstrate the following Civil Service Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture Understand the strategic drivers for your area of work. Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities. Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area Delivering at Pace Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Working Together Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Making Effective Decisions Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. SUCCESS PROFILES: During the application for this role, we will be using the Civil Service Success Profiles. You may find it helpful to read through Success Profiles online: Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . 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.
Disclosure & Barring Service
Darlington, County Durham
Managing an allocated caseload ensuring that work is progressed to timescales/quality standards. Making robust, defensible written decisions in cases with information drawn from a wide range of external sources/partners that must be well presented, supported by facts, and contain all the relevant information. Corresponding professionally with individuals under consideration, their representatives and appropriate public bodies associated with a case. Providing advice and guidance to external enquirers and dealing with correspondence about individual cases, casework procedures and legislation where appropriate. Ensuring risks, issues, novel and/or contentious cases are identified, discussed and actioned as appropriate. Where necessary ensure a clear escalation process to senior management is followed when issues cannot be solved at a working level. Maintaining consistency of casework, adhering to best practice and engaging in peer review through discussion and communication with other Caseworker/Decision Makers and managers to deliver quality casework decisions. Providing regular management/statistical information to senior managers. Operational Delivery Contributing to the DBSs continual programme of business improvement through active participation and involvement in team meetings, workshops, conferences, and other groups. Offering solutions and ideas for improvement and a willingness to change and try alternative ways of working that deliver more efficient ways to safeguard. Working flexibly and responding positively to changing business needs and to undertake such other duties appropriate to the level of the post that may reasonably be required. Complying with the DBSs equal opportunities policies and procedures showing an understanding of and commitment to diversity, and how it applies to this role. Undertaking line management responsibility for staff as and when required. Further Information: The Civil Service is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria. If you believe you are eligible to apply under the GIS, please complete the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and Reasonable Adjustment sections under Additional Requirements on the application form. Should you require any assistance in order to complete your application, you can: call or e-mail our DBS People Support Team on or as early as possible before the closing date (DBS People Support Team are available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm). complete the Reasonable Adjustment section under Additional Requirements on the application form outlining what support is required in order for you to complete your application. As part of our clearance process all successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS basics check and receive Home Office Baseline Security Clearance. Once a provisional offer is issued youll be required to complete the DBS Basics Check yourself online. Guidance on how to complete this will be issued at the provisional offer stage. At DBS, to maximise diversity and inclusion within our workforce, we operate a fair, open and anonymous recruitment process. This means that the sift panel will only be able to assess you on the written evidence supplied in your application answers. They will not have access to personal information. Note to all candidates: Candidates should ensure that they familiarise themselves with the relevant documents attached to this vacancy before proceeding with their application. Working for a Non-Departmental Public Body Please note this post is regulated by the Civil Service Commission, we recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Continuous Employment If you're employed by a non-departmental public body (NDPB) and/or by the Civil Service, applying for a job at the Disclosure & Barring Service will involve a change of employer and you may break the statutory rules on continuity of employment. By moving to the Disclosure & Barring Service from the Civil Service or an accredited NDPB you will retain your continuous service for the purposes of pension and compensation only/for the purpose of employment protection legislation. New entrants to the Civil Service will be expected to join at the band entry point. Existing Civil Servants joining on level transfer will retain their current salary. Staff who are being promoted will receive either a 10% increase of their current basic salary or the pay band minimum whichever is greater. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Responsibilities Desirable Experience of working within a safeguarding organisation. Relevant qualifications at or above degree level or equivalent experience. Experience of preparing written reports for legal/regulatory purposes. Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and procedures. Recent safeguarding related training Essential Experience of working with vulnerable groups. Experience of making safeguarding risk based decisions in relation to the protection of vulnerable groups. Ability to apply an objective, evidenced based approach to decision making that is rooted in critical/risk analysis. Proven experience of working within a legislative framework and applying legislative criteria, policy and guidance to decision making. Ability to assess large volumes of information and in a timely fashion arrive at rational and sound conclusions that address any safeguarding risk and meet service need. Experience of working in a pressurised environment that focuses on outcomes for the public/service users. Ability to draft well-structured decisions in report format. Experience using IT, particularly Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Ability to manage, prioritise and frequently re-prioritise own work/caseload of cases. Experience of working with highly sensitive and confidential information. Ability to work in a team to achieve team objectives. Knowledge of how to apply professional curiosity, critical analysis, and challenge to peer case decisions. Openness to challenge and ability to learn lessons from mistakes. Knowledge of how and when to escalate concerns. Ability to read and assimilate case information from computer based systems. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement; Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period); Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees; Employee Assistance Programme; Flexible working opportunities; Eyecare voucher scheme; Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy; 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Closing Date 25th September 2022. As part of the recruitment process the Disclosure & Barring Service will be conducting an assessment consisting of 2 stages;- 1. Advert: 26 August 2022. W/C 26th September 2022 - Sift and short list based on personal statement and CV. Personal statement should consist of no more than 750 words and demonstrate how the essential criteria for the role is met. If the required benchmark is reached you will be invited to the 2nd stage of the selection process. 2nd stage w/c 3rd October 2022 Panel interview (virtual) assessing the following behaviours;- Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Strengths will also be used. As part of this process a presentation/in box exercise will be completed prior to your interview and will form a part of the interview discussion. Please note interviews will be conducted via Microsoft teams and candidates will be informed with at least 5 days notice. Timeline: Advert: 26/08//09/2022 Sifting: w/c 26/09/22 Interviews: week commencing 03/10/22 ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Managing an allocated caseload ensuring that work is progressed to timescales/quality standards. Making robust, defensible written decisions in cases with information drawn from a wide range of external sources/partners that must be well presented, supported by facts, and contain all the relevant information. Corresponding professionally with individuals under consideration, their representatives and appropriate public bodies associated with a case. Providing advice and guidance to external enquirers and dealing with correspondence about individual cases, casework procedures and legislation where appropriate. Ensuring risks, issues, novel and/or contentious cases are identified, discussed and actioned as appropriate. Where necessary ensure a clear escalation process to senior management is followed when issues cannot be solved at a working level. Maintaining consistency of casework, adhering to best practice and engaging in peer review through discussion and communication with other Caseworker/Decision Makers and managers to deliver quality casework decisions. Providing regular management/statistical information to senior managers. Operational Delivery Contributing to the DBSs continual programme of business improvement through active participation and involvement in team meetings, workshops, conferences, and other groups. Offering solutions and ideas for improvement and a willingness to change and try alternative ways of working that deliver more efficient ways to safeguard. Working flexibly and responding positively to changing business needs and to undertake such other duties appropriate to the level of the post that may reasonably be required. Complying with the DBSs equal opportunities policies and procedures showing an understanding of and commitment to diversity, and how it applies to this role. Undertaking line management responsibility for staff as and when required. Further Information: The Civil Service is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria. If you believe you are eligible to apply under the GIS, please complete the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and Reasonable Adjustment sections under Additional Requirements on the application form. Should you require any assistance in order to complete your application, you can: call or e-mail our DBS People Support Team on or as early as possible before the closing date (DBS People Support Team are available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm). complete the Reasonable Adjustment section under Additional Requirements on the application form outlining what support is required in order for you to complete your application. As part of our clearance process all successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS basics check and receive Home Office Baseline Security Clearance. Once a provisional offer is issued youll be required to complete the DBS Basics Check yourself online. Guidance on how to complete this will be issued at the provisional offer stage. At DBS, to maximise diversity and inclusion within our workforce, we operate a fair, open and anonymous recruitment process. This means that the sift panel will only be able to assess you on the written evidence supplied in your application answers. They will not have access to personal information. Note to all candidates: Candidates should ensure that they familiarise themselves with the relevant documents attached to this vacancy before proceeding with their application. Working for a Non-Departmental Public Body Please note this post is regulated by the Civil Service Commission, we recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Continuous Employment If you're employed by a non-departmental public body (NDPB) and/or by the Civil Service, applying for a job at the Disclosure & Barring Service will involve a change of employer and you may break the statutory rules on continuity of employment. By moving to the Disclosure & Barring Service from the Civil Service or an accredited NDPB you will retain your continuous service for the purposes of pension and compensation only/for the purpose of employment protection legislation. New entrants to the Civil Service will be expected to join at the band entry point. Existing Civil Servants joining on level transfer will retain their current salary. Staff who are being promoted will receive either a 10% increase of their current basic salary or the pay band minimum whichever is greater. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Responsibilities Desirable Experience of working within a safeguarding organisation. Relevant qualifications at or above degree level or equivalent experience. Experience of preparing written reports for legal/regulatory purposes. Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and procedures. Recent safeguarding related training Essential Experience of working with vulnerable groups. Experience of making safeguarding risk based decisions in relation to the protection of vulnerable groups. Ability to apply an objective, evidenced based approach to decision making that is rooted in critical/risk analysis. Proven experience of working within a legislative framework and applying legislative criteria, policy and guidance to decision making. Ability to assess large volumes of information and in a timely fashion arrive at rational and sound conclusions that address any safeguarding risk and meet service need. Experience of working in a pressurised environment that focuses on outcomes for the public/service users. Ability to draft well-structured decisions in report format. Experience using IT, particularly Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Ability to manage, prioritise and frequently re-prioritise own work/caseload of cases. Experience of working with highly sensitive and confidential information. Ability to work in a team to achieve team objectives. Knowledge of how to apply professional curiosity, critical analysis, and challenge to peer case decisions. Openness to challenge and ability to learn lessons from mistakes. Knowledge of how and when to escalate concerns. Ability to read and assimilate case information from computer based systems. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement; Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period); Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees; Employee Assistance Programme; Flexible working opportunities; Eyecare voucher scheme; Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy; 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Closing Date 25th September 2022. As part of the recruitment process the Disclosure & Barring Service will be conducting an assessment consisting of 2 stages;- 1. Advert: 26 August 2022. W/C 26th September 2022 - Sift and short list based on personal statement and CV. Personal statement should consist of no more than 750 words and demonstrate how the essential criteria for the role is met. If the required benchmark is reached you will be invited to the 2nd stage of the selection process. 2nd stage w/c 3rd October 2022 Panel interview (virtual) assessing the following behaviours;- Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Strengths will also be used. As part of this process a presentation/in box exercise will be completed prior to your interview and will form a part of the interview discussion. Please note interviews will be conducted via Microsoft teams and candidates will be informed with at least 5 days notice. Timeline: Advert: 26/08//09/2022 Sifting: w/c 26/09/22 Interviews: week commencing 03/10/22 ..... click apply for full job details
The role of the Transformation Support Manager is to lead / manage the transformation support team on a day-to-day basis. The Transformation Support Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing th e development of team capability and capacity to support the delivery of directorate objectives and the Change and Transformation Plan . The Transformation Support Manager enables the smooth running of change delivery by supporting change leads and project managers through the operation of processes and the co-ordination of actions and activities to support these. This is a dynamic role, which requires the post holder to be a self-starter and driven to succeed in challenging circumstances using specialist skills and deep business knowledge. You will be pro-active, flexible, responsive to change, and possess the ability to proactively develop and maintain collaborative relationships. The post holder will work closely with other disciplines to ensure that DBS systems and processes are continuously improved. Occasional or regular travel may be required. Responsibilities Corporate Duties: Representing DBS / Business Transformation Directorate at appropriate forums, as directed. Supporting the delivery of the Business Transformation Directorates objectives. Work as part of a wider directorate, bringing together skills and expertise into a single, coherent and enabling directorate. Operational Delivery: Management and development of the Transformation Support team, ensuring that they have the capabilities needed to support the scope of the directorate and supporting the delivery of the Profession Development Plan for the team. Manage capacity planning through scheduling and allocation of team members to assignments, including the development and ownership of supporting processes, to support the delivery of the Change and Transformation plan and directorate objectives. Identifying and monitoring of risks and issues including development of mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate. Identifying and working with related areas to manage interdependencies, ensuring that impacts are understood and appropriate actions undertaken. Provision of reporting to support effective capacity planning. Identifying, developing and maintaining of key stakeholder relationships across the DBS and with appropriate external parties. Maintenance and oversight of capacity within your team. Maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely and accurate information. Support the Directorate with its different categories of change, continuous improvement, and transformation which includes DBS Excellence, Foundations and Safer Plus programmes. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Ability to work to challenging timescales. Ability to proactively problem solve, identify associated impacts and work collaboratively with partners to resolve and mitigate. Able to translate and simplify detailed information into a clear, concise format that is understandable for a wider audience. Ability to work both in a team, or independently to deliver tasks and project outputs. Good standard of written and verbal communication. Experience of delivering projects. Experience of communicating with stakeholders at different levels. Experience of working in a culture of continuous delivery and improvement. Proficient in Microsoft Package such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience of working in a Project/Programme environment using Waterfall and Agile project methodology. Proficient in the use of SharePoint. Have a working understanding of Business Analysis / Business Change / Project Management methodologies. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Developing Self and Others Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply for this post, please provide: - a CV setting out your career history (showing key responsibilities and achievements), along with - a suitability statement (max. 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to essential requirements and the key responsibilities listed. AT INTERVIEW: A 10 minute presentation (Title will be provided to successful applicants with their interview invitation) and a behaviour based interview consisting of 4 questions on the following behaviours : Developing Self and Others Focus on continuous learning and development for self, others and the organisation as a whole. Communicating and Influencing Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. Working Together Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Making Effective Decisions Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS: Advert Close Date: Tuesday 27th September 2022 at 11.55pm Sift : w/c Wednesday 28th September 2022 Interviews: w/c Wednesday 5th October 2022 Success Profiles During the application for this role, we will be using the Civil Service Success Profiles. You may find it helpful to read through Success Profiles online: Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . 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.
Sep 13, 2022
Full time
The role of the Transformation Support Manager is to lead / manage the transformation support team on a day-to-day basis. The Transformation Support Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing th e development of team capability and capacity to support the delivery of directorate objectives and the Change and Transformation Plan . The Transformation Support Manager enables the smooth running of change delivery by supporting change leads and project managers through the operation of processes and the co-ordination of actions and activities to support these. This is a dynamic role, which requires the post holder to be a self-starter and driven to succeed in challenging circumstances using specialist skills and deep business knowledge. You will be pro-active, flexible, responsive to change, and possess the ability to proactively develop and maintain collaborative relationships. The post holder will work closely with other disciplines to ensure that DBS systems and processes are continuously improved. Occasional or regular travel may be required. Responsibilities Corporate Duties: Representing DBS / Business Transformation Directorate at appropriate forums, as directed. Supporting the delivery of the Business Transformation Directorates objectives. Work as part of a wider directorate, bringing together skills and expertise into a single, coherent and enabling directorate. Operational Delivery: Management and development of the Transformation Support team, ensuring that they have the capabilities needed to support the scope of the directorate and supporting the delivery of the Profession Development Plan for the team. Manage capacity planning through scheduling and allocation of team members to assignments, including the development and ownership of supporting processes, to support the delivery of the Change and Transformation plan and directorate objectives. Identifying and monitoring of risks and issues including development of mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate. Identifying and working with related areas to manage interdependencies, ensuring that impacts are understood and appropriate actions undertaken. Provision of reporting to support effective capacity planning. Identifying, developing and maintaining of key stakeholder relationships across the DBS and with appropriate external parties. Maintenance and oversight of capacity within your team. Maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely and accurate information. Support the Directorate with its different categories of change, continuous improvement, and transformation which includes DBS Excellence, Foundations and Safer Plus programmes. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Ability to work to challenging timescales. Ability to proactively problem solve, identify associated impacts and work collaboratively with partners to resolve and mitigate. Able to translate and simplify detailed information into a clear, concise format that is understandable for a wider audience. Ability to work both in a team, or independently to deliver tasks and project outputs. Good standard of written and verbal communication. Experience of delivering projects. Experience of communicating with stakeholders at different levels. Experience of working in a culture of continuous delivery and improvement. Proficient in Microsoft Package such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience of working in a Project/Programme environment using Waterfall and Agile project methodology. Proficient in the use of SharePoint. Have a working understanding of Business Analysis / Business Change / Project Management methodologies. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Developing Self and Others Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Benefits The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their whole self to work. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. To apply for this post, please provide: - a CV setting out your career history (showing key responsibilities and achievements), along with - a suitability statement (max. 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to essential requirements and the key responsibilities listed. AT INTERVIEW: A 10 minute presentation (Title will be provided to successful applicants with their interview invitation) and a behaviour based interview consisting of 4 questions on the following behaviours : Developing Self and Others Focus on continuous learning and development for self, others and the organisation as a whole. Communicating and Influencing Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. Working Together Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Making Effective Decisions Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS: Advert Close Date: Tuesday 27th September 2022 at 11.55pm Sift : w/c Wednesday 28th September 2022 Interviews: w/c Wednesday 5th October 2022 Success Profiles During the application for this role, we will be using the Civil Service Success Profiles. You may find it helpful to read through Success Profiles online: Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements 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 . 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.
