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Location: Staffordshire, UK; City of Westminster; Scotland; Wales, UKSalary: 42,914 - 53,081 per yearEmployment: FlexibleCategory: ITPosted: 2026-08-19Valid to: 2026-08-31Apply: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1186Employer: Ministry of JusticeJob summaryThis position is based NationallyJob descriptionInteraction Designer Location: National* Closing Date: 30th August 2026 Interviews: W/C 14th September Grade:SEO (MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer) Salary: National: 42,914 - 46,182 London: 49,325 - 53,081 Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Contract Type: Permanent Number of vacancies: 3 Vacancy number: 21175 *We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAPPlease note that unless you are an existing member of staff at Justice Digital, Data and Science, the only London location being recruited to is 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU. We are no longer recruiting to 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ. The Role We’re recruiting for Interaction Designers here at Justice Digital, Data and Science to be part of our warm and collaborative Prisons Digital team. This role aligns against Interaction designer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Frameworkfrom the Government Digital and Data FrameworkOur work as interaction designers at the Ministry of Justice is to transform the experiences of people who rely on our services, often at critical times in their lives. This is an opportunity for you to make a difference to people’s lives through design, to make a meaningful contribution to our design community and in turn the wider world of public service design. You will be welcomed into a thriving design community and multidisciplinary teams. You will work alongside user researchers, product managers, software developers, and others to deliver world class, user centred services. In addition to doing great work, we're creating a great place to work. We offer brilliant training opportunities, excellent kit, and support from expert colleagues. You'll also find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place where your opinion is valued. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. You’ll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including: A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme.25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service),plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work–life balance. Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development.A 1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best-in-class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms. Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog.Key Responsibilities: Understand user needs and business objectives in highly complex service areas Develop design concepts that help reimagine how services can be delivered end-to-end Rapidly design and test digital prototypes with users Make design decisions in collaboration with the product team, senior stakeholders, and users Contribute to design standards and a design system, ensuring patterns and components are consistent, accessible, and easy to use Contribute to our Interaction Design and User Centred Design Communities of Practice If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential You have experience as a designer; you have a grounding in user-centred design, from concept to final delivery. You know which design tools and methods to use and how to bring an agile delivery team along with you. You can create high quality, compelling design concepts and artefacts. You are experienced in digital prototyping, for example in Figma or in HTML and CSS. You know how to design digital services in an inclusive and accessible way. You can listen to and interpret the needs of service users, technical and business stakeholders. You are a strong team player who enjoys working with and getting the best out of a multidisciplinary delivery team. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring, and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. Salary Information Base salary for this role is from National: 42,914 - 46,182 and London: 49,325 - 53,081 New entrants to the Civil Service joining the MoJ are expected to start at the minimum of the pay band. Existing Civil Servants moving on a level transfer will retain their current base salary or move to the minimum of the pay band for the role, whichever is higher. Existing Civil Servants who are promoted will either move to the bottom of the new grade’s pay band or receive a 10% uplift, whichever provides the greater increase. How to Apply In Justice Digital, Data and Science, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession CapabilityandSuccess Profiles Frameworks. We shall assess a combination of your Experience, Technical skills and Behaviours during the assessment process. Stage 1 - Application and sift: To apply for this position, you must submit the following as part of your application: A CV detailing your career history (including any relevant qualifications). Your CV will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined within the Person Specification of this advert. You are encouraged to share a link to your portfolio on your CV – please note this is not assessed. A Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) which should outline your experience and skills, giving clear examples of work undertaken. It should specifically address the following 3 criteria listed below, using a separate paragraph for each. Design experience: You have experience as a designer; you have a grounding in user-centred design, from concept to final delivery. You know which design tools and methods to use and how to bring an agile delivery team along with you. Prototyping: You are experienced in digital design prototyping, for example in Figma or in HTML and CSS. Inclusive design: You know how to design digital services in an inclusive and accessible way. A diverse sift panel will review the information in your CV and Personal Statement to assess the sift criteria specified above. We operate an anonymous shortlisting process. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement do not include your name or any other identifying details.Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on 'You have experience as a designer; you have a grounding in user-centred design, from concept to final delivery. You know which design tools and methods to use and how to bring an agile delivery team along with you' will be conducted before the sift. Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply - Application GuidanceStage 2 - Interviews: Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a panel interview held via Microsoft Teams. At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements - Experience, Technical and the following Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Managing a Quality Service Working Together As part of your interview, you will be asked to deliver a presentation that assesses your technical capability. Further details will be provided if successful at sift. Appointments are made strictly in merit order. In the event that two or more candidates receive identical interview scores, the Communicating and Influencingbehaviour will be applied as the primary lead criterion to determine the final merit order. Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made. Use of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Terms & Conditions Please review our Terms and Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact digitalanddatarecruitment@justice.gov.ukPerson specificationPlease refer to Job DescriptionBenefitsAlongside your salary of 42,914, Ministry of Justice contributes 12,432 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Access to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket AdvanceFor more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: Things you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsHow to Apply In Justice Digital, Data and Science, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We shall assess a combination of your Experience, Technical skills and Behaviours during the assessment process. Stage 1 - Application and sift: To apply for this position, you must submit the following as part of your application: A CV detailing your career history (including any relevant qualifications). Your CV will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined within the Person Specification of this advert. You are encouraged to share a link to your portfolio on your CV – please note this is not assessed. A Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) which should outline your experience and skills, giving clear examples of work undertaken. It should specifically address the following 3 criteria listed below, using a separate paragraph for each. Design experience: You have experience as a designer; you have a grounding in user-centred design, from concept to final delivery. You know which design tools and methods to use and how to bring an agile delivery team along with you. Prototyping: You are experienced in digital design prototyping, for example in Figma or in HTML and CSS. Inclusive design: You know how to design digital services in an inclusive and accessible way. A diverse sift panel will review the information in your CV and Personal Statement to assess the sift criteria specified above. We operate an anonymous shortlisting process. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement do not include your name or any other identifying details. Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on 'You have experience as a designer; you have a grounding in user-centred design, from concept to final delivery'. You know which design tools and methods to use and how to bring an agile delivery team along with you' will be conducted before the sift. Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply - Application GuidanceStage 2 - Interviews: Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a panel interview held via Microsoft Teams. At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements - Experience, Technical and the following Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Managing a Quality Service Working Together As part of your interview, you will be asked to deliver a presentation that assesses your technical capability. Further details will be provided if successful at sift. Appointments are made strictly in merit order. In the event that two or more candidates receive identical interview scores, the Communicating and Influencing behaviour will be applied as the primary lead criterion to determine the final merit order. Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries TeamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukTelephone : 0345 241 5359Recruitment teamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukFurther informationAppointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: AttachmentsJob Description - Mid IxD - August 26 - AT (1) Opens in new window (docx, 85kB)

\n Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better. \n Pay Range £16.43 \n Job Description Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service? Would you like a role that enables you to meet and help new people every day? Then consider the position of Test Centre Manager at Reed in Partnership! \n 30-hour contract | Site operates Monday to Saturday, opening 3 to 4 evenings per week with occasional remote testing on Fridays. Flexibility to cover evenings and Saturdays is essential. \n Please note internal applications for this role close on 20/08/2026. What is the role about?\n You will be responsible for the operational delivery of the Test Centre, including the line management of both Test Centre and Senior Test Centre Associates, and delivery of the tests in their absence. These responsibilities will be delivered both directly through your invigilation duties and via your management, during your shift, of the Test Centre. The Test Centre Manager will strictly adhere to the guidelines in accordance with the programme’s requirements and Reed in Partnership’s policies and procedures. \n Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: \n \n • Test Centre Delivery: Being the central contact for the staff group and aid the workforce team in fulfilling vacant shifts\n, • Maintaining a holiday record for the site which will help avoid shift shortages\n, • Checking Power BI to ensure all bookings are correct and in line with the test centre\n, • Checking NSA’s weekly and ensuring staff and room facilities are booked correctly\n, • Providing scheduling support as and when required.\n, • The Team Leader may be required to create work rotas and / or support the effective scheduling of shifts.\n, • Performance Management: Taking the lead in training new staff\n, • Checking process changes have been viewed and signed off by all\n, • Updating HR on any staffing issues (lateness/attitudes/behaviours)\n, • STCA/TCA performance reviews and delivery observations\n, • Security Management & Fraud Prevention: Reviewing incidents on IMP and make sure they are updated/closed when necessary\n, • Taking the lead in investigating complaints\n, • Ensuring all compliance standards relating to the test centre operation and Reed in Partnership stringent security protocols are adhered to.\n, • Ensuring the integrity and security of tests are maintained and that they are supervised/invigilated to the required standard.\n, • Following security procedures as described in the policies and procedures guide\n, • Observing interactions in the Hub and reporting unusual or suspicious activity in the Service Direct system.\n, • Property Management: Health & Safety contact on site\n, • Conducting risk assessments\n, • Dealing with any property emergencies\n, • Any snags and IT issues escalated are reported to the RTCM Lost property compliance – disposal of items in the correct manner\n, • Keeping a good record of key management\n, • Stock replenishment - responsible for the ordering of any stationary/equipment\n What’s in it for you?\n A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: \n \n • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays\n, • Reed Pension Scheme\n, • Award Winning Management & Leadership training\n, • Professional & Personal Development Funds\n, • Bi-annual pay reviews\n, • Plus much more that can be found on our website\n \n With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction. At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:\n \n • A full UK driving licence (although driving will not be required for all locations)\n, • Line management and performance management experience\n, • Significant demonstrable experience in providing high-quality customer service\n, • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy\n, • The ability to work under pressure to short timescales and multi-tasking to complete a variety of competing activities\n, • Experience in working with diverse customer groups\n, • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills\n, • Flexibility in working hours and days, including evenings and Saturday\n, • The ability to remain calm and deal with confrontational candidates in a professional manner\n, • Good IT skills including Word/PowerPoint/Outlook and other skills as needed\n, • A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.\n, • GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification).\n, • OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents.\n \n We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Whilst some roles are advertised as Full-Time, we may be able to consider applicants who are looking to work on a Part-Time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for the role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements. We have an on-going strategic priority to make this a great place to work. We are a family-owned company. We think this makes us unique compared to a lot of other companies. It is fundamental to the way our workplaces operate, the decisions we make and how we treat each other. Our workplaces have been recognised for multiple awards. Most recently we were really proud to be presented with three UK Employee Experience Awards in 2022: Gold for Best Talent Management Programme, Silver for Diversity and Inclusion and Bronze for Best Large Company to Work For. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area. \n Phone: 0333 2408490 Email: rinp.ma@reed.com \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Blackpool, UK; Birmingham, UK; Leeds, UK; Manchester, UK; Sheffield, UK; Cardiff, UK; Glasgow City, Glasgow, UKSalary: 57,946 - 68,205 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: SecurityPosted: 2026-08-20Valid to: 2026-09-02Employer: Department for Work and PensionsJob summaryThe Chief Security Officer has one of the most significant security roles in the UK. DWP touches the lives of more than 20 million people and is responsible for circa 300bn of annual welfare spend. The department employs around 90,000 FTEs and operates from over 750 physical locations. Working to the Finance Director General, the Chief Security Officer sits on the Finance Group Executive Team with overall responsibility for identifying DWP’s key security and data protection risks and setting relevant policies and standards across the organisation to deliver balanced and appropriate security controls. This enables the business to deliver the pension and benefits system to some of the most vulnerable people in UK society. We are seeking a Chief of Staff to support the Chief Security Officer. Job descriptionThis is a high-profile, fast-paced opportunity, offering significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making at a pivotal point for the organisation. The postholder will work at the heart of the security leadership function, helping to shape the future operating model and strategic direction as well as ensuring continuity.The postholder will be expected to operate with confidence and credibility, contributing actively to Senior Leadership Team discussions, providing insight, challenge and perspective, and supporting the CSO in navigating complex, system-wide issues.Key Responsibilities Strategic support Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the CSO's remit, priorities, risks and stakeholder landscape. Provide strategic advice, challenge and support to aid informed decision-making. Identify emerging issues, risks and opportunities and ensure the CSO has clear visibility of matters requiring attention. Support the development and delivery of security strategy, governance and organisational priorities.Executive briefing and communications Lead the development of briefing packs, submissions and other materials to support ministerial, Permanent Secretary and senior stakeholder engagement. Ensure the CSO is appropriately prepared for meetings, boards, visits and external engagements. Coordinate clear and consistent messaging across Security and Data Protection and wider departmental stakeholders.Governance and leadership support Support the effective operation of senior governance forums and leadership meetings. Attend senior meetings and boards on behalf of, or alongside, the CSO, capturing key decisions, risks and actions. Monitor progress against agreed actions and ensure effective follow-through across the organisation. Assist the CSO in driving performance, accountability and delivery across the Security and Data Protection function.Coordination and stakeholder management Act as a central point of coordination between the CSO, Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders. Build and maintain effective relationships across DWP, wider government and external partners. Coordinate cross-functional activity, ensuring delivery remains aligned with strategic priorities. Support engagement with senior leaders, directors, deputy directors and corporate partners.Risk, insight and continuous improvement Provide oversight of strategic risks, dependencies and organisational priorities. Analyse complex information from multiple sources and present clear recommendations to support executive decision-making. Identify opportunities to improve governance, reporting, communication and operational effectiveness. Support the development of management information, reporting and assurance products for senior audiences.Person specificationEssential criteriaYou will be able to demonstrate: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing high-quality material for senior leaders. Knowledge and experience of security, including an understanding of governance, risk, assurance and the wider security landscape. Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement when dealing with complex and sensitive issues. The ability to analyse complex information and translate it into clear advice and recommendations. Experience of working effectively with senior stakeholders and influencing across organisational boundaries. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace. Experience of working in a governance, policy, corporate strategy, private office or business management environment.Please note this role may include travelling and occasional overnight stays.Developed Vetting (DV) clearance; candidates without must be willing to undergo security vetting.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Seeing the Big PictureCommunicating and InfluencingWorking TogetherDelivering at PaceWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:Seeing the Big PictureBenefitsAlongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.Generous annual leave – at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service.Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.Things you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.Stage 1 – Application and SiftAs part of the application process, you will be required to submit:A completed application form, including your employment history, education, professional qualifications and relevant achievements.A CV and a personal statement of a maximum 750 words demonstrating how you meet the criteria. The sift panel will assess your application against the criteria, using the information provided in your employment history and personal statement.You are also requested to provide a 250 word statement at application for the lead Behaviour, "Seeing the Big Picture". Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour, Seeing the Big Picture. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. A NOTE ON ANONYMISATIONDue to DWP’s use of anonymised recruitment practices it is not possible for applicants to upload/attach a CV; any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form. Please ensure you provide sufficient information to enable the sift panel to make an informed judgement about your suitability for this role.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPlease include all other information that you would customarily provide when presenting a CV/Personal statement, as the sift panel use this information to assess your application (please note, reference to lead behaviour sift only in the event of a large number of applicants).DWP operates an anonymised recruitment process. When entering information relating to your employment history you will be asked to remove any personal details that could be used to identify you. This relates to name and contact details which might usually appear on your CV/Personal statement. Failure to do so will result in your application being withdrawn.Stage 2 – Fireside Chat with the Chief Security OfficerStage 3 - Formal Interview.BehavioursFour behaviour questions covering:Seeing The Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Strength based questionsA series of strength-based questions designed to explore what you enjoy doing, how you naturally approach situations and where you are most likely to perform at your best.Sift and Interview Information:Where there is a large amount of applications a long sift will be completed on the behaviour Seeing the Big Picture.Sift and Interview dates to be confirmed.This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.Further InformationAt the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.Find out more about working for DWP on the DWP Careers Hub.Reserve ListA reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note: If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health). If DWP makes an offer of an alternative role or location to that which you originally applied for, and you decline that offer, you will be able to remain on the reserve list.Disability Confident SchemeIf high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards.Reasonable AdjustmentsWe consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via DWPRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.Complete the “Reasonable Adjustments” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.Integrity, plagiarism and Civil Service PrinciplesThe Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles.Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words.Examples of plagiarism can include:- Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own- Copying content or answers from an online or published source that is not your ownDisclosure and Barring Service and Internal Fraud Database ChecksTo process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service or Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.ukApplicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check will be carried out.Important New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. If you are a current employee and are successful you must be able to be released from your current post within four weeks.Those on protected TUPE/ COSoP terms and conditions applying on promotion or voluntary permanent level move will adopt DWP’s Terms and Conditions and this may have a different impact on pay and allowances. Please review this prior to acceptance of a role.Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. Accepting a post will be taken to mean acceptance of revised terms & conditions.Civil Servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary.Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at the Childcare Choices Website.For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.FeedbackFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further informationThis vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob contact : Name : Nicola StorerEmail : NICOLA.STORER@DWP.GOV.UKRecruitment teamEmail : dwprecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.ukFurther informationAppointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DWP by email: HR.BUSINESSASSURANCE@DWP.GOV.UK. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission.AttachmentsSuccess-Profiles-Candidate-Overview Opens in new window (pdf, 635kB)DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB)