Scott Dunn is an award-winning luxury tour operator creating tailor-made holidays to destinations all over the world. With offices in the UK, US and Singapore, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to all our guests from the moment they begin their research online, right the way through to post-holiday evaluations. The Opportunity The People Partner will provide strategic and hands-on People business partnership to employees and leadership across Scott Dunn's UK based support functions, aligned with Scott Dunn's core values and behaviours. This includes leading on projects as required and engaging with the wider People team on company-wide initiatives. Responsibilities Provide strategic and hands-on business partnership and coaching for the following client groups: Finance & IT; Product; Sales Operations and Development. Enable a performance-based culture through reinforcement of the core values and behaviours Act as a strategic and consultative People Partner to leadership - providing strategic and hands-on business partnership Lead talent assessments, assess organisational development needs and provide support on succession planning Identify opportunities to enhance the use of HR systems and conduct data analysis and reporting as needed Lead on employee relations issues where required, providing expertise to managers and leaders to ensure decision making is completed with a commercial, ethical and culturally aligned mindset. Manage the quarterly performance cycle throughout the year for the allocated client groups. Use employee engagement survey feedback to proactively create action plans for the relevant teams Lead the Employee engagement action plan on the basis of the findings of the annual employee engagement survey Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist to identify recruitment strategies and participate in the selection process as appropriate Participate in and lead ad hoc People team initiatives, including planning, execution and change management Duties The duties that derive from these responsibilities include but are not exclusive to: Provide effective communication, advice and influence regarding talent strategies, team performance, team effectiveness and development Work closely with line management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention In conjunction with the Head of People & Culture coordinate talent assessments and use data from 9-box grids and other sources to make recommendations for individual development plans and implement appropriate solutions Analyse trends and metrics - including results from the employee engagement survey and other measures of engagement Identify training needs for teams and individuals - coordinate training delivery as needed and evaluate for effectiveness Design and facilitate team and offsite meetings in support of team effectiveness Communicate performance planning timeline, track and monitor KPIs for each client group, and ensure regular reviews between managers and team members Liaise with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Specialist to create effective job adverts and social media strategies to attract talent Participate in interviews where required. Provide input to company-wide HR policies, making improvements and updates where needed. Support on Flight Centre Travel Group integration activities. Lead people-related projects and initiatives as required Collaborate with wider People Partnering team to ensure cohesive delivery of People & Culture strategies that are globally aligned and work across UK, USA and Asia markets. About You You will have proven experience supporting business leaders on people related issues - including recruitment, retention, performance, employee engagement, employee relations, change management, training, payroll and compliance. In addition to this, you will also have demonstrated the ability to build successful relationships with managers and employees, and using supporting metrics provide a partnership service that optimises our employee experience. Other requirements include: Solid knowledge of employment legislation in appropriate geographies Management of HR projects end-to-end Design and delivery of training solutions Full understanding of all HR functions and application of best practices Ambassador for the Scott Dunn brand to attract and retain talent Effective administration skills, ability to multi-task and work at pace University degree in a related field and/or CIPD qualification Values & Behaviours All employees must promote, understand, and apply Scott Dunn's workplace values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence the values as part of the application process. In the know - Start by listening. We take the time to understand our guests' and colleagues needs. Be Precise. We take pride in getting every detail right. Own it. We deliver on commitments we make. In the Detail - Love learning. We energetically seek out and share new ideas and insights. Embrace feedback. We continuously seek to improve by sharing and accepting honest feedback. Work with the best. We attract, retrain and partner with the best. Inspiring - Look to the future. We constantly seek opportunities to make travel memorable and sustainable. Be more we. We work together collaboratively and value different viewpoints. Win together. We celebrate each other's successes and have fun. Location We aim to find someone who would be office based in our London, Hammersmith office. We offer very competitive salaries and a great benefits package including the following: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day with each year of service (max 30) Contributory pension scheme 'Cycle to work' scheme Subsidised private healthcare Company loyalty scheme (Travel Fund) Travel insurance Familiarisation trips Recognition awards throughout the year Social events 1 hour per week paid learning & development / personal growth If you are interested in working with Scott Dunn, please apply now.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Scott Dunn is an award-winning luxury tour operator creating tailor-made holidays to destinations all over the world. With offices in the UK, US and Singapore, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to all our guests from the moment they begin their research online, right the way through to post-holiday evaluations. The Opportunity The People Partner will provide strategic and hands-on People business partnership to employees and leadership across Scott Dunn's UK based support functions, aligned with Scott Dunn's core values and behaviours. This includes leading on projects as required and engaging with the wider People team on company-wide initiatives. Responsibilities Provide strategic and hands-on business partnership and coaching for the following client groups: Finance & IT; Product; Sales Operations and Development. Enable a performance-based culture through reinforcement of the core values and behaviours Act as a strategic and consultative People Partner to leadership - providing strategic and hands-on business partnership Lead talent assessments, assess organisational development needs and provide support on succession planning Identify opportunities to enhance the use of HR systems and conduct data analysis and reporting as needed Lead on employee relations issues where required, providing expertise to managers and leaders to ensure decision making is completed with a commercial, ethical and culturally aligned mindset. Manage the quarterly performance cycle throughout the year for the allocated client groups. Use employee engagement survey feedback to proactively create action plans for the relevant teams Lead the Employee engagement action plan on the basis of the findings of the annual employee engagement survey Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist to identify recruitment strategies and participate in the selection process as appropriate Participate in and lead ad hoc People team initiatives, including planning, execution and change management Duties The duties that derive from these responsibilities include but are not exclusive to: Provide effective communication, advice and influence regarding talent strategies, team performance, team effectiveness and development Work closely with line management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention In conjunction with the Head of People & Culture coordinate talent assessments and use data from 9-box grids and other sources to make recommendations for individual development plans and implement appropriate solutions Analyse trends and metrics - including results from the employee engagement survey and other measures of engagement Identify training needs for teams and individuals - coordinate training delivery as needed and evaluate for effectiveness Design and facilitate team and offsite meetings in support of team effectiveness Communicate performance planning timeline, track and monitor KPIs for each client group, and ensure regular reviews between managers and team members Liaise with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Specialist to create effective job adverts and social media strategies to attract talent Participate in interviews where required. Provide input to company-wide HR policies, making improvements and updates where needed. Support on Flight Centre Travel Group integration activities. Lead people-related projects and initiatives as required Collaborate with wider People Partnering team to ensure cohesive delivery of People & Culture strategies that are globally aligned and work across UK, USA and Asia markets. About You You will have proven experience supporting business leaders on people related issues - including recruitment, retention, performance, employee engagement, employee relations, change management, training, payroll and compliance. In addition to this, you will also have demonstrated the ability to build successful relationships with managers and employees, and using supporting metrics provide a partnership service that optimises our employee experience. Other requirements include: Solid knowledge of employment legislation in appropriate geographies Management of HR projects end-to-end Design and delivery of training solutions Full understanding of all HR functions and application of best practices Ambassador for the Scott Dunn brand to attract and retain talent Effective administration skills, ability to multi-task and work at pace University degree in a related field and/or CIPD qualification Values & Behaviours All employees must promote, understand, and apply Scott Dunn's workplace values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence the values as part of the application process. In the know - Start by listening. We take the time to understand our guests' and colleagues needs. Be Precise. We take pride in getting every detail right. Own it. We deliver on commitments we make. In the Detail - Love learning. We energetically seek out and share new ideas and insights. Embrace feedback. We continuously seek to improve by sharing and accepting honest feedback. Work with the best. We attract, retrain and partner with the best. Inspiring - Look to the future. We constantly seek opportunities to make travel memorable and sustainable. Be more we. We work together collaboratively and value different viewpoints. Win together. We celebrate each other's successes and have fun. Location We aim to find someone who would be office based in our London, Hammersmith office. We offer very competitive salaries and a great benefits package including the following: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day with each year of service (max 30) Contributory pension scheme 'Cycle to work' scheme Subsidised private healthcare Company loyalty scheme (Travel Fund) Travel insurance Familiarisation trips Recognition awards throughout the year Social events 1 hour per week paid learning & development / personal growth If you are interested in working with Scott Dunn, please apply now.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
Coity, Mid Glamorgan
Red Snapper Recruitment (RSR) is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. RSR Justice is a leading recruitment service provider for the offender management, specialist support and direct supervision roles. We are working with G4S Care and Justice Service to recruit Prison Custody Officers. ROLE RESPONSABLITY: PRISON CUSTODY OFFICER HMP PARC, BRIDGEND Hours: 40 hours or 44 hours per week Permanent, Full Time with various shifts. 40 Hour Salary 44 Hour Salary Starting Salary £28,500 £31,350 Please note that 44-hour contracts are only available after successful completion of your initial training course and will be allocated accordingly depending upon eligibility criteria Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, staff canteen, free uniform, access to High Street Shop discounts, local Gym discounts and extensive training and development. Be that person who makes a difference every day, the chance to do an extraordinary job. Are you a good communicator? Do you have resilience? A good listener? Prison Custody Officers (PCOs) are key to the effective running of our prisons and we are looking for people who can fit naturally into this role. There is no such thing as a typical Prison Custody Officer. We encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, who can demonstrate the integrity, resilience and strong communication skills needed to thrive in this role. No specific qualifications or relevant experience is required. The philosophy of G4S prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. The aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe. The people in your care will have a variety of different needs and it will be your role to ensure those individuals are treated with dignity and respect and helped to find a new way of life whilst maintaining a safe, secure and structured environment. You will have a number of key responsibilities that assist Prisoner reform, as well as playing a key role in providing prisoners with structure and routine, making sure they get to work in the morning, are actively engaging in education and the prison regime and are secure in their cell in the evening. JOB DESCRIPTION: Prison Officers or Prisoner Custody Officers (PCOs) are key to the effective running of our prisons and working for G4S, you would get involved in making sure the prison is safe and secure as well as assisting prisoner s reform. You would also play a key role in giving prisoners structure and routine and ensuring that they are secure in the evening. You would be dealing with a wide variety of people as well as following processes and procedures in line with training and regulations. POTENTIAL DUTIES OF A PRISON CUSTODY OFFICER INCLUDE: Ensuring the prison is safe and secure at all times, ensuring compliance with safe working procedures Ensuring all prisoners are accounted for each day - checking on their wellbeing as well as their presence Making sure prisoners attend work, education or other activities as required Securing prisoners in their cells Searching prisoners, cells and premises, confiscating prohibited items, and completing all relevant paperwork Helping prisoners to address offending behaviour whilst reinforcing positive behaviour Acting as a role model, demonstrating positive behaviours and always behaving in line with our company values Supporting and protecting prisoners who are experiencing difficulties Contributing to the control of incidents and emergencies when required Maintaining prisoner records, documentation and reports Escorting prisoners to hospital appointments and other locations SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate would have: A checkable personal history including periods of education, employment, travel and unemployment Ability to build trust with others and who are trustworthy, objective and consistent in their approach Ability to keep calm under pressure Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, connecting with people from different backgrounds Ability to closely follow processes and procedures Attention to detail and alert to any changes that may indicate an increased risk or unusual situation THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: If you join Bridgend, you can be sure that you ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. Your initial training lasts for 8 weeks, where you will receive comprehensive training, which includes Control & Restraint, First Aid, Interpersonal skills and Health & Safety. Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process G4S CaRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals. The training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. The Bridgend team has a real opportunity to make a difference and encourages people to improve the way the prison is operated and develop new ways of working to improve safety and better support prisoners. If you join, you ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career at Bridgend. We encourage applications from Welsh speaking candidates. Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S, and HMPPS and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us. Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful. RSR Regulatory Services is member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
May 18, 2024
Full time
Red Snapper Recruitment (RSR) is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. RSR Justice is a leading recruitment service provider for the offender management, specialist support and direct supervision roles. We are working with G4S Care and Justice Service to recruit Prison Custody Officers. ROLE RESPONSABLITY: PRISON CUSTODY OFFICER HMP PARC, BRIDGEND Hours: 40 hours or 44 hours per week Permanent, Full Time with various shifts. 40 Hour Salary 44 Hour Salary Starting Salary £28,500 £31,350 Please note that 44-hour contracts are only available after successful completion of your initial training course and will be allocated accordingly depending upon eligibility criteria Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, staff canteen, free uniform, access to High Street Shop discounts, local Gym discounts and extensive training and development. Be that person who makes a difference every day, the chance to do an extraordinary job. Are you a good communicator? Do you have resilience? A good listener? Prison Custody Officers (PCOs) are key to the effective running of our prisons and we are looking for people who can fit naturally into this role. There is no such thing as a typical Prison Custody Officer. We encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, who can demonstrate the integrity, resilience and strong communication skills needed to thrive in this role. No specific qualifications or relevant experience is required. The philosophy of G4S prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. The aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe. The people in your care will have a variety of different needs and it will be your role to ensure those individuals are treated with dignity and respect and helped to find a new way of life whilst maintaining a safe, secure and structured environment. You will have a number of key responsibilities that assist Prisoner reform, as well as playing a key role in providing prisoners with structure and routine, making sure they get to work in the morning, are actively engaging in education and the prison regime and are secure in their cell in the evening. JOB DESCRIPTION: Prison Officers or Prisoner Custody Officers (PCOs) are key to the effective running of our prisons and working for G4S, you would get involved in making sure the prison is safe and secure as well as assisting prisoner s reform. You would also play a key role in giving prisoners structure and routine and ensuring that they are secure in the evening. You would be dealing with a wide variety of people as well as following processes and procedures in line with training and regulations. POTENTIAL DUTIES OF A PRISON CUSTODY OFFICER INCLUDE: Ensuring the prison is safe and secure at all times, ensuring compliance with safe working procedures Ensuring all prisoners are accounted for each day - checking on their wellbeing as well as their presence Making sure prisoners attend work, education or other activities as required Securing prisoners in their cells Searching prisoners, cells and premises, confiscating prohibited items, and completing all relevant paperwork Helping prisoners to address offending behaviour whilst reinforcing positive behaviour Acting as a role model, demonstrating positive behaviours and always behaving in line with our company values Supporting and protecting prisoners who are experiencing difficulties Contributing to the control of incidents and emergencies when required Maintaining prisoner records, documentation and reports Escorting prisoners to hospital appointments and other locations SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate would have: A checkable personal history including periods of education, employment, travel and unemployment Ability to build trust with others and who are trustworthy, objective and consistent in their approach Ability to keep calm under pressure Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, connecting with people from different backgrounds Ability to closely follow processes and procedures Attention to detail and alert to any changes that may indicate an increased risk or unusual situation THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: If you join Bridgend, you can be sure that you ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. Your initial training lasts for 8 weeks, where you will receive comprehensive training, which includes Control & Restraint, First Aid, Interpersonal skills and Health & Safety. Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process G4S CaRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals. The training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. The Bridgend team has a real opportunity to make a difference and encourages people to improve the way the prison is operated and develop new ways of working to improve safety and better support prisoners. If you join, you ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career at Bridgend. We encourage applications from Welsh speaking candidates. Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S, and HMPPS and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us. Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful. RSR Regulatory Services is member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Senior Transport Planner - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Pay Rate: Up to £40ph Umbrella. Job Type: Temporary, full-time. Contract: 12 months. Working Arrangement: Hybrid, 2 office days per week. Blackburn with Darwen Council are seeking a Senior Transport Planner to take a major role in the development of the Council's transport policy and strategy, with a particular focus on implementing and promoting sustainable transport initiatives and best practice. You will be the lead officer for development of a range of sustainable transport related projects (including active travel, bus and rail) and their subsequent monitoring. Provide specialist advice and input into the preparation and monitoring of the Local Transport Plan. Work with a wide range of stakeholders and to support the Growth & Development team in achieving its overall growth ambitions. Day to Day of the Role: To help prepare and collaborate on a variety of transport policy, plans and programmes of work including: the Local Plan (including Supplementary Planning Documents), the Local Transport Plan (including supporting strategies and plans) and development related Travel Plans. To work with a wide range of stakeholders, external bodies, and members of the public, to promote and help develop transport improvements and sustainable transport initiatives across a range of modes (e.g. rail, bus, including Demand Responsive Travel). To be the departmental lead contact for active travel in the Borough, including supporting the delivery and monitoring of new infrastructure improvements and behavioural change initiatives with partners. Assist in the management and delivery of the Council's Capability Active Travel Fund and lead on the submission of future funding bids. To formulate and commission the development of an appropriate and up to date transport evidence base to inform policy development, planning decisions and funding bids. Provide relevant policy guidance, briefing and advice on all matters relating to transport policy, including decarbonisation and transport related social exclusion. To prepare and submit bids for sustainable transport projects where relevant. To support and advise planners and developers through the provision of supplementary planning guidance (e.g. the proposed Sustainable Transport and Movement SPD and any relevant successor documents) and green travel planning advice. Manage and Maintain the BwDConnect website on behalf of the Council. To play a key role as a member of the Growth and Development department, providing an effective and efficient service to other Council departments, external agencies, businesses and the community on sustainable transport matters. Deputise for the Strategic Transport Lead and Strategic Planning and Transport Manager in meetings or briefings when required
May 17, 2024
Full time
Senior Transport Planner - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Pay Rate: Up to £40ph Umbrella. Job Type: Temporary, full-time. Contract: 12 months. Working Arrangement: Hybrid, 2 office days per week. Blackburn with Darwen Council are seeking a Senior Transport Planner to take a major role in the development of the Council's transport policy and strategy, with a particular focus on implementing and promoting sustainable transport initiatives and best practice. You will be the lead officer for development of a range of sustainable transport related projects (including active travel, bus and rail) and their subsequent monitoring. Provide specialist advice and input into the preparation and monitoring of the Local Transport Plan. Work with a wide range of stakeholders and to support the Growth & Development team in achieving its overall growth ambitions. Day to Day of the Role: To help prepare and collaborate on a variety of transport policy, plans and programmes of work including: the Local Plan (including Supplementary Planning Documents), the Local Transport Plan (including supporting strategies and plans) and development related Travel Plans. To work with a wide range of stakeholders, external bodies, and members of the public, to promote and help develop transport improvements and sustainable transport initiatives across a range of modes (e.g. rail, bus, including Demand Responsive Travel). To be the departmental lead contact for active travel in the Borough, including supporting the delivery and monitoring of new infrastructure improvements and behavioural change initiatives with partners. Assist in the management and delivery of the Council's Capability Active Travel Fund and lead on the submission of future funding bids. To formulate and commission the development of an appropriate and up to date transport evidence base to inform policy development, planning decisions and funding bids. Provide relevant policy guidance, briefing and advice on all matters relating to transport policy, including decarbonisation and transport related social exclusion. To prepare and submit bids for sustainable transport projects where relevant. To support and advise planners and developers through the provision of supplementary planning guidance (e.g. the proposed Sustainable Transport and Movement SPD and any relevant successor documents) and green travel planning advice. Manage and Maintain the BwDConnect website on behalf of the Council. To play a key role as a member of the Growth and Development department, providing an effective and efficient service to other Council departments, external agencies, businesses and the community on sustainable transport matters. Deputise for the Strategic Transport Lead and Strategic Planning and Transport Manager in meetings or briefings when required
Your new company Hays are the leading specialist recruitment business in the UK&I, and also worldwide. We believe in being partners - to our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless. With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader, it's about making a difference in the world of work. With a team of over 12,000, working across 32 countries, we help millions of people achieve their own career goals while providing organisations of all sizes with workforce solutions that set them up for success. You can be a part of this. Your new role We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to work with a highly successful team in Norwich and provide sales support to Directors, Managers, Consultants, and PA across the region, and ensuring the office is run efficiently and effectively. Specifically, you will be responsible for: General Admin/Data Input Provide clerical and organisational support for your allocated teams/specialism(s) Updating daily spreadsheets for Directors, Managers and Consultants Providing ad-hoc sales/data reports as required Support the team with tracking of sales leads, customer service delivery and sales support for key customer accounts. Dealing with appropriate customer queries. Updating/formatting candidate CVs Filing / scanning / printing of documents Setting up client/temp packs for consultants Handling specialism queries and telephone calls Refreshing job ads and tracking jobs and candidate applications Assisting in preparing regular reports for specialisms Attend meetings when required to take actions Assist in co-ordinating client and candidate events for the region Assist in co-ordinating and supporting regional and central incentives and events Assist Specialisms in creating and formatting PowerPoint presentations Maintain fee trackers for Directors Email distribution list management for specialisms Office Management Maintenance and management of office and IT equipment Process travel requests Ordering office stationery, collateral and merchandise and monitoring and managing the use of this when required Other adhoc office management and admin duties as required This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday. Exact working hours can be flexible for the right candidate What you'll need to succeed Demonstrate behaviour which supports the Hays values: Demonstrates behaviours supportive of the spirit of equality, diversity and inclusion Good interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to work under pressure and use initiative Ability to meet deadlines Good attention to detail and accuracy Proactive and takes a flexible approach to work Demonstrates a high level of professionalism Customer focused Team orientated Good systems skills and experience - good level of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 17, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays are the leading specialist recruitment business in the UK&I, and also worldwide. We believe in being partners - to our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless. With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader, it's about making a difference in the world of work. With a team of over 12,000, working across 32 countries, we help millions of people achieve their own career goals while providing organisations of all sizes with workforce solutions that set them up for success. You can be a part of this. Your new role We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to work with a highly successful team in Norwich and provide sales support to Directors, Managers, Consultants, and PA across the region, and ensuring the office is run efficiently and effectively. Specifically, you will be responsible for: General Admin/Data Input Provide clerical and organisational support for your allocated teams/specialism(s) Updating daily spreadsheets for Directors, Managers and Consultants Providing ad-hoc sales/data reports as required Support the team with tracking of sales leads, customer service delivery and sales support for key customer accounts. Dealing with appropriate customer queries. Updating/formatting candidate CVs Filing / scanning / printing of documents Setting up client/temp packs for consultants Handling specialism queries and telephone calls Refreshing job ads and tracking jobs and candidate applications Assisting in preparing regular reports for specialisms Attend meetings when required to take actions Assist in co-ordinating client and candidate events for the region Assist in co-ordinating and supporting regional and central incentives and events Assist Specialisms in creating and formatting PowerPoint presentations Maintain fee trackers for Directors Email distribution list management for specialisms Office Management Maintenance and management of office and IT equipment Process travel requests Ordering office stationery, collateral and merchandise and monitoring and managing the use of this when required Other adhoc office management and admin duties as required This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday. Exact working hours can be flexible for the right candidate What you'll need to succeed Demonstrate behaviour which supports the Hays values: Demonstrates behaviours supportive of the spirit of equality, diversity and inclusion Good interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to work under pressure and use initiative Ability to meet deadlines Good attention to detail and accuracy Proactive and takes a flexible approach to work Demonstrates a high level of professionalism Customer focused Team orientated Good systems skills and experience - good level of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
ICT Technical Architect - Band L - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ Vacancy Reference Number 16707 Number of Vacancies 1 CTPHQ Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters Location West Brompton Building EMPRESS STATE BUILDING Band Band L Part/Full Time Full Time 36 hours per week Type of Contract Permanent Job Advert Job Title: ICT Technical Architect - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ Salary: The starting salary is £65,393, which includes allowances totalling £2,841. The salary is broken down as £62,552 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £66,997. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location: West Brompton For Counter Terrorism officers to perform at their best, they need the best possible tech. As an ICT Technical Architect, you'll be at the heart of this task, designing whole new systems with our dedicated team. In effect, you'll be a catalyst for change, taking the CTP network forward so it can meet evolving threats. Join us and play your part in keeping the country safe. Reporting to the Chief Technical Architect, you'll provide infrastructure technical design for a range of ICT projects, as well as overall infrastructure architecture. It's a vital role - you'll ensure that national infrastructure is designed and built so that it's efficient and secure. Day to day, you'll design solutions, and validate them by planning technical experiments. You'll also document current "As-Is" and future "To-Be" designs for projects. Whatever the project, you must liaise with other Solution Architects to ensure your work is in line with strategy, and that dependencies are addressed. That means working professionally and developing good working relationships. While people skills are important, it's technical expertise that counts. We're looking for an understanding of architecture frameworks, Cloud technologies and best practice in deployment. You'll have gained this knowledge while designing systems for a secure environment. Skilled, collaborative and organised, you'll share our determination to protect the UK. Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll benefit from excellent career and professional development. Job Summary This role will report to the Architecture and Security Design Authority (aka Chief Technical Architect) to provide Infrastructure technical design and support expertise for a range of ICT Projects and the overall Infrastructure Architecture This role is vital to ensure the National infrastructure is built, designed and architected to ensure that it is secure and efficient in use. This role requires a flexible working approach and be self-motivated to help ensure that the various environments are well architected and documented. The role holder may be required to travel to sites around the UK as appropriate Key Tasks The post holder will be required to do the following: Document current "As-Is" and future "To-Be" designs for projects. Design solutions Plan technical experiments to validate design decisions. Work across projects and with other Solution architects to ensure that these are aligned to the Strategic vision, and dependencies between projects are understood and accepted. Operational Effectiveness Delivers quality outcomes to meet objectives Uses specialist knowledge and skills to support the delivery of relevant objectives. Ensures a high quality service, balancing the needs of customers and stakeholders. Manages a range of tasks, delivering to time and quality. Adapts and responds to shifting priorities. Deals with challenges and generates solutions. Manages work through informed and reliable judgement Uses specialist knowledge and skills to inform decision-making, and minimise risk where practicable. Provides guidance and support, seeking it where appropriate. Promotes continuous improvement proactively by identifying, sharing and applying lessons learnt. Organisational Influence Acts with Professionalism Behaves appropriately, taking personal responsibility for own actions and setting a good example for other colleagues. Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so. Develops from own experience and supports the development of others where relevant. Takes account of how own behaviour affects others. Maintains a current understanding of specialist area. Shows initiative, personal resilience and motivation to deliver a quality service. Upholds legislation, regulations and policy, acting with integrity and challenging those who do not. Develops effective communications and working relationships Behaves appropriately, taking personal responsibility for own actions and setting a good example for other colleagues. Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so. Develops from own experience and supports the development of others where relevant. Takes account of how own behaviour affects others. Maintains a current understanding of specialist area. Builds effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders. Communicates effectively and inclusively with customers, senior managers and team members. Ensures clear, two-way communication through listening and responding appropriately, learning and sharing information. Upholds organisational reputation. Resource Management Manages own time and relevant resources efficiently and effectively Prioritises work and use of resources to meet relevant objectives. Ensures time and resources are used in a way that best meets customer and the organisation's needs. Uses the organisation's resources efficiently, ethically and appropriately. Shows support for efficient working. Vetting This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post. Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. Confidentiality Agreement Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post. Our Employee Commitments Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of "Working to keep people safe from Terrorism". Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today's complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations'. Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable). How to apply Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV). Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 28th March 2024. Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training Experience and knowledge of the Government Security Classifications levels and an understanding of the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework Experience of working on network server designs in an secure environment . click apply for full job details
May 16, 2024
Full time
ICT Technical Architect - Band L - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ Vacancy Reference Number 16707 Number of Vacancies 1 CTPHQ Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters Location West Brompton Building EMPRESS STATE BUILDING Band Band L Part/Full Time Full Time 36 hours per week Type of Contract Permanent Job Advert Job Title: ICT Technical Architect - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ Salary: The starting salary is £65,393, which includes allowances totalling £2,841. The salary is broken down as £62,552 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £66,997. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location: West Brompton For Counter Terrorism officers to perform at their best, they need the best possible tech. As an ICT Technical Architect, you'll be at the heart of this task, designing whole new systems with our dedicated team. In effect, you'll be a catalyst for change, taking the CTP network forward so it can meet evolving threats. Join us and play your part in keeping the country safe. Reporting to the Chief Technical Architect, you'll provide infrastructure technical design for a range of ICT projects, as well as overall infrastructure architecture. It's a vital role - you'll ensure that national infrastructure is designed and built so that it's efficient and secure. Day to day, you'll design solutions, and validate them by planning technical experiments. You'll also document current "As-Is" and future "To-Be" designs for projects. Whatever the project, you must liaise with other Solution Architects to ensure your work is in line with strategy, and that dependencies are addressed. That means working professionally and developing good working relationships. While people skills are important, it's technical expertise that counts. We're looking for an understanding of architecture frameworks, Cloud technologies and best practice in deployment. You'll have gained this knowledge while designing systems for a secure environment. Skilled, collaborative and organised, you'll share our determination to protect the UK. Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll benefit from excellent career and professional development. Job Summary This role will report to the Architecture and Security Design Authority (aka Chief Technical Architect) to provide Infrastructure technical design and support expertise for a range of ICT Projects and the overall Infrastructure Architecture This role is vital to ensure the National infrastructure is built, designed and architected to ensure that it is secure and efficient in use. This role requires a flexible working approach and be self-motivated to help ensure that the various environments are well architected and documented. The role holder may be required to travel to sites around the UK as appropriate Key Tasks The post holder will be required to do the following: Document current "As-Is" and future "To-Be" designs for projects. Design solutions Plan technical experiments to validate design decisions. Work across projects and with other Solution architects to ensure that these are aligned to the Strategic vision, and dependencies between projects are understood and accepted. Operational Effectiveness Delivers quality outcomes to meet objectives Uses specialist knowledge and skills to support the delivery of relevant objectives. Ensures a high quality service, balancing the needs of customers and stakeholders. Manages a range of tasks, delivering to time and quality. Adapts and responds to shifting priorities. Deals with challenges and generates solutions. Manages work through informed and reliable judgement Uses specialist knowledge and skills to inform decision-making, and minimise risk where practicable. Provides guidance and support, seeking it where appropriate. Promotes continuous improvement proactively by identifying, sharing and applying lessons learnt. Organisational Influence Acts with Professionalism Behaves appropriately, taking personal responsibility for own actions and setting a good example for other colleagues. Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so. Develops from own experience and supports the development of others where relevant. Takes account of how own behaviour affects others. Maintains a current understanding of specialist area. Shows initiative, personal resilience and motivation to deliver a quality service. Upholds legislation, regulations and policy, acting with integrity and challenging those who do not. Develops effective communications and working relationships Behaves appropriately, taking personal responsibility for own actions and setting a good example for other colleagues. Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so. Develops from own experience and supports the development of others where relevant. Takes account of how own behaviour affects others. Maintains a current understanding of specialist area. Builds effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders. Communicates effectively and inclusively with customers, senior managers and team members. Ensures clear, two-way communication through listening and responding appropriately, learning and sharing information. Upholds organisational reputation. Resource Management Manages own time and relevant resources efficiently and effectively Prioritises work and use of resources to meet relevant objectives. Ensures time and resources are used in a way that best meets customer and the organisation's needs. Uses the organisation's resources efficiently, ethically and appropriately. Shows support for efficient working. Vetting This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post. Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. Confidentiality Agreement Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post. Our Employee Commitments Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of "Working to keep people safe from Terrorism". Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today's complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations'. Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable). How to apply Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV). Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 28th March 2024. Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training Experience and knowledge of the Government Security Classifications levels and an understanding of the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework Experience of working on network server designs in an secure environment . click apply for full job details
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Join a digital first bank that's powered by people. Our technology team builds innovative digital solutions rapidly and at scale to deliver the next generation of banking services for our customers around the world. We have an entrepreneurial mindset. Our people work together, creating an agile, collaborative, and innovative culture. The Lending Value Stream is 1of 5 strategic pillars within Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) overseeing the technology management lifecycle for all WPB Retail Lending products including Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages, Partnership Lending and Commercial corporate cards spanning 5 regions. This role is a key position in the Lending Technology senior leadership team and will be instrumental in developing and delivering a Technology strategy that supports the significant pivot to our business growth in the region, sponsoring and driving the continued adoption and maturation of DevOps and agile principles. The role will require regular interactions with Senior Executives across Business and Technology, as well as Audit and Regulators and will be accountable for driving the prioritization of the portfolio, service management, critical service, and risk reviews. Reporting into the Global Head of Lending Technology, and working closely with the Regional WPB CIO, the regional Head of Lending Technology will be responsible for the oversight and management of Lending products for the region. Job Requirements: An experienced Banking Technology professional with proven experience in scaled delivery management. Responsibility for heading, managing, guiding teams who facilitate changes to the Group's IT environment and specialists delivering projects and service controls for the region. Responsibility for the Lending Technology portfolio within the market, executing the Technology strategy in alignment with the business strategy, to maximise portfolio growth, cost effectiveness, risk management, people management, and innovation. Establish and drive strategic direction for the Lending technical estate. This role will actively support inci dent and outage management and responses. End to end accountability of technology delivery in a high-growth digital environment, exhibiting strong ability to build and implement strategies for solving ambiguous customer-focused problems. Developing clear strategic priorities ensuring resources (capability, people & funding) are enabled to deliver new features and compelling services within Lending. Management of planning cycles aligned to quarterly business reviews. Full ownership of technology delivery roadmap, managing changes as they arise and keeping stakeholders focused on the agreed change outcomes and benefits. Enabling delivery by resolving major delivery ambiguities and removing major delivery blockers as required Obtaining buy in from and influencing senior management and stakeholders programme plans, commitments, changes including requirements, quality assurance plans, budget, scope, resources, risk mitigation and contingency plans. Foster and develop a customer centric ethos, use customer insight to continuously enhance a seamless customer experience, increasing loyalty, advocacy, and retention. Anticipates and identifies issues that impact on WPB Technology and the Group's reputation and provide insight and counsel to the CIO, COO, ExCo and wider functions as required. Leadership Requirements: Effectively create and communicate strategy and plans with the team. Provide clear direction, set, and ensure that the teams within the regional Lending Value Stream have clearly defined roles, objectives, processes, and targets focused on delivery and efficiency. Ensure that the onshore and offshore delivery units engage effectively. Operational Effectiveness & Control: Ensure that the teams have appropriate tools and training to meet the requirements of their roles. Actively support and promote group and local strategic projects in support of the business strategy. Look to drive and champion Agile, DevOps with New Ways of Operating principles. Ensure due diligence of appropriate business, IT and regulatory processes are followed when existing systems are modified, or new systems are developed with the objective of improving quality whilst increasing cost-effectiveness and achieving appropriate levels of risk-management. Ensure compliance with all relevant instructions and external regulatory requirements, including the management of operational risk and adherence to the Group's standards of ethical behaviour. Support any Global, Regional operational effectiveness initiatives as required, acting as lead for the region and country. Requirements Qualifications & Skills: Suitable candidate will have strong demonstrable experience in leading sophisticated, complex, and large-scale initiatives. Experience in understating of commercial drivers of point-of-sale lending products and credit risk. Excellent understanding of current and future regulatory environments relating to Lending products. Outstanding Technology leader who is passionate about driving the business agenda and strategic change in a matrix environment Strong background in transformation, portfolio management, risk, good judgment, process, and delivery focused. Strong leadership, stakeholder, and people management skills, able to navigate across structures in complex business organisations. Proven ability to work across multi-disciplinary and diverse work environments. Leading and directing executive and non-executive work groups effecting change through people in a large matrix organization Strong commercial orientation, track record of balancing risks versus rewards and maximizing the cost effectiveness and profitability for the business. The ability to deconstruct and solve problems, to investigate drivers and "root causes" and drive business action planning to deliver solutions. Experience of leading teams in agile at-scale methods using DevOps tools and process Managing operational functions, directing process reengineering and efficiency exercises Effective communication, influencing and negotiation and strong stakeholder management skills at all levels and across diverse, global teams and key stakeholders across WPB Tech and the wider HSBC. Successful experience developing and retaining critical talent. Strong leadership skills for diverse teams across global functions, teamwork, gathering information and analyzing, judgment and decision making, communication competencies. Respectful of different cultures, working with colleagues from across all 5 regions (North America, LATAM, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe) This role is based in London but some travel may be required. Opening up a world of opportunity Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply for one of our roles and need adjustments made, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: Telephone: Join our Talent Community so that we can keep you updated and informed of the latest happenings at HSBC.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Join a digital first bank that's powered by people. Our technology team builds innovative digital solutions rapidly and at scale to deliver the next generation of banking services for our customers around the world. We have an entrepreneurial mindset. Our people work together, creating an agile, collaborative, and innovative culture. The Lending Value Stream is 1of 5 strategic pillars within Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) overseeing the technology management lifecycle for all WPB Retail Lending products including Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages, Partnership Lending and Commercial corporate cards spanning 5 regions. This role is a key position in the Lending Technology senior leadership team and will be instrumental in developing and delivering a Technology strategy that supports the significant pivot to our business growth in the region, sponsoring and driving the continued adoption and maturation of DevOps and agile principles. The role will require regular interactions with Senior Executives across Business and Technology, as well as Audit and Regulators and will be accountable for driving the prioritization of the portfolio, service management, critical service, and risk reviews. Reporting into the Global Head of Lending Technology, and working closely with the Regional WPB CIO, the regional Head of Lending Technology will be responsible for the oversight and management of Lending products for the region. Job Requirements: An experienced Banking Technology professional with proven experience in scaled delivery management. Responsibility for heading, managing, guiding teams who facilitate changes to the Group's IT environment and specialists delivering projects and service controls for the region. Responsibility for the Lending Technology portfolio within the market, executing the Technology strategy in alignment with the business strategy, to maximise portfolio growth, cost effectiveness, risk management, people management, and innovation. Establish and drive strategic direction for the Lending technical estate. This role will actively support inci dent and outage management and responses. End to end accountability of technology delivery in a high-growth digital environment, exhibiting strong ability to build and implement strategies for solving ambiguous customer-focused problems. Developing clear strategic priorities ensuring resources (capability, people & funding) are enabled to deliver new features and compelling services within Lending. Management of planning cycles aligned to quarterly business reviews. Full ownership of technology delivery roadmap, managing changes as they arise and keeping stakeholders focused on the agreed change outcomes and benefits. Enabling delivery by resolving major delivery ambiguities and removing major delivery blockers as required Obtaining buy in from and influencing senior management and stakeholders programme plans, commitments, changes including requirements, quality assurance plans, budget, scope, resources, risk mitigation and contingency plans. Foster and develop a customer centric ethos, use customer insight to continuously enhance a seamless customer experience, increasing loyalty, advocacy, and retention. Anticipates and identifies issues that impact on WPB Technology and the Group's reputation and provide insight and counsel to the CIO, COO, ExCo and wider functions as required. Leadership Requirements: Effectively create and communicate strategy and plans with the team. Provide clear direction, set, and ensure that the teams within the regional Lending Value Stream have clearly defined roles, objectives, processes, and targets focused on delivery and efficiency. Ensure that the onshore and offshore delivery units engage effectively. Operational Effectiveness & Control: Ensure that the teams have appropriate tools and training to meet the requirements of their roles. Actively support and promote group and local strategic projects in support of the business strategy. Look to drive and champion Agile, DevOps with New Ways of Operating principles. Ensure due diligence of appropriate business, IT and regulatory processes are followed when existing systems are modified, or new systems are developed with the objective of improving quality whilst increasing cost-effectiveness and achieving appropriate levels of risk-management. Ensure compliance with all relevant instructions and external regulatory requirements, including the management of operational risk and adherence to the Group's standards of ethical behaviour. Support any Global, Regional operational effectiveness initiatives as required, acting as lead for the region and country. Requirements Qualifications & Skills: Suitable candidate will have strong demonstrable experience in leading sophisticated, complex, and large-scale initiatives. Experience in understating of commercial drivers of point-of-sale lending products and credit risk. Excellent understanding of current and future regulatory environments relating to Lending products. Outstanding Technology leader who is passionate about driving the business agenda and strategic change in a matrix environment Strong background in transformation, portfolio management, risk, good judgment, process, and delivery focused. Strong leadership, stakeholder, and people management skills, able to navigate across structures in complex business organisations. Proven ability to work across multi-disciplinary and diverse work environments. Leading and directing executive and non-executive work groups effecting change through people in a large matrix organization Strong commercial orientation, track record of balancing risks versus rewards and maximizing the cost effectiveness and profitability for the business. The ability to deconstruct and solve problems, to investigate drivers and "root causes" and drive business action planning to deliver solutions. Experience of leading teams in agile at-scale methods using DevOps tools and process Managing operational functions, directing process reengineering and efficiency exercises Effective communication, influencing and negotiation and strong stakeholder management skills at all levels and across diverse, global teams and key stakeholders across WPB Tech and the wider HSBC. Successful experience developing and retaining critical talent. Strong leadership skills for diverse teams across global functions, teamwork, gathering information and analyzing, judgment and decision making, communication competencies. Respectful of different cultures, working with colleagues from across all 5 regions (North America, LATAM, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe) This role is based in London but some travel may be required. Opening up a world of opportunity Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply for one of our roles and need adjustments made, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: Telephone: Join our Talent Community so that we can keep you updated and informed of the latest happenings at HSBC.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.