About the job

Job summary

The role will lead a team to deliver operational training and coaching support to staff engaged in the vetting process, working to ensure professional knowledge remains up-to-date and in line with vetting decision framework and customer expectations.

Job description

• Lead a team in the delivery range of training programmes focused on vetting policy and processes to ensure that new entrants to the organisation have the knowledge required to undertake their roles and existing staff can be cross-skilled and trained as required.
• Lead the design and development of training interventions in response to changes in the policy or process landscape across the vetting product lines.
• Oversee the provision of a programme of CPD activities aimed at upskilling vetting delivery teams on key aspects of risk and/or the vetting process.
• Oversee mentoring programmes for operational delivery training aimed at building capability and skills for individual colleagues to ensure quality standards are being met, including liaising with the Quality Assurance Function on performance measures and standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues across UKSV to ensure that training programmes are relevant, share updates to policy and maintain the quality of the training programmes.

Person specification

• Work with the Learning and Development team in areas of cross-over, supporting the roll out of new training products developed within the Transformation programme, skills development activities or accreditation of mentors within the Vetting Academy against quality standards.
• Develop a Train the Trainer strategy across UKSV and ensure the relevant training and support is provided.
• Work closely with Quality and Assurance to identify trends in training needs.
• Develop a training strategy that incorporates Business Continuity.

Essential:

• Experience of leading operational training functions or similar.
• Track-record of developing programmes using good quality and robust evidence and stakeholder insight.
• Exposure of leading a team of professionals with a mix of experiences and skills.
• Experience of working in an ambiguous and fast-changing environment.
• Experience of Operational Delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• An effective Change Agent.

Desirable:

• An understanding of the Vetting Process and Vetting System.

Additional information:

A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £53,400, Cabinet Office contributes £14,418 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application process

As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, 500 word personal statement as well as two 250 word behaviour statements. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. 

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour, Leadership. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. 

Selection process

During the blended interview you will be assessed against your experience and all of the behaviours that are contained within this advert.

Expected timeline (subject to change)

Expected sift date – 06/05/2024
Expected interview date/s – 20/05/2024
Interview location - Google Meets Video Conferencing 

Further information

Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.

Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.

For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service 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.uk

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. 

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Reasonable adjustments

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. 

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: 

• Contact Government Recruitment Service via cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. 
• Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.