About the job

Job summary

This is an exciting time to join the digital team as we work collaboratively to deliver unique services which benefit civil servants across government to improve efficiency, promote data quality and increase governance to vital government priorities.

The Associate Delivery Manager HEO role will sit within an established team of digital experts and assist in managing a team of external digital contractors. The Digital Team of the Government Commercial and Grants Services delivers a number of digital tools such as Spotlight, a cross-government automated due diligence tool and the recently transformed Government Grants Information System (GGiS).

This role will require development of strong working relationships internally with existing GCGS digital and data teams. It will require engagement with data owners in government and elsewhere; and with external digital delivery partners.

It is a future possibility for successful applicants to be given the opportunity to join and complete an Associate Project Manager L4 Apprenticeship over an 18-24 month period.

Job description

Key deliverables and jobholder responsibilities will include:

• Manage delivery of GGIS to their cross-government user base;
• Manage an external digital delivery team.
• Deliver new pilots to improve efficiency and data quality in systems;
• Support the development of new functionality through existing pilot work alongside data and analytics team;
• Work with a diverse range of stakeholders, supporting and influencing them to drive uptake and better use of the products;
• Ensure effective documentation and reporting into the governance structure.
• Complete the User Feedback loop by staying engaged with customers, listening and storying their feedback into user journey’s.
• Work to support Departments and ALBs in defining and understanding specific problems when administering grants, so initiatives are as effective as possible;

Person specification

Who you are

We’re looking for people with strong communications skills, both written and verbal, who can work in mixed and embedded teams and with a diverse stakeholder environment. Ideally you will have experience working in a digital team or delivering digital services.

Essential criteria

• Be comfortable with data and technology and be able to recognise user issues and digital problem solving;
• Have a good understanding of project management techniques and how they can be applied to manage progress;
• Have experience of working with a range of stakeholders and building trusting working relationships;
• Have experience in understanding business processes and how they can be altered.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Be confident in working in a variety of environments, on a variety of topics at the same time;
• Have strong organisational skills;
• Have experience and interest in shaping data analytics policy to improve access to and use of analytics;
• Be comfortable working in a high pace environment and working with stakeholders to drive forward activity.
  

  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 £35,400, Cabinet Office contributes £9,558 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, Strengths and Experience.

Application process

As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. 

For your personal statement, please demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the role (500 words).

You will be required to provide a statement regarding the lead behaviour, Managing A Quality Service.

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Managing A Quality Service.

Selection process

At interview there will be some strength based questions and candidates will be assessed on the following behaviours:

Managing A Quality Service

Working Together

Making Effective Decisions 

Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date – w/c 25/03/2024
Expected interview date/s – w/c 01/04/2024
Interview location - the interview will take place via Google Meet video conferencing.

A reserve list will be held for a period of 6 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

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 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 /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

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

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

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

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

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.

Who can start an apprenticeship:

To start an apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

• 16 or over
• living in England
• not in full-time education

You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school but you’ll need to be 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays to start the apprenticeship. Please note if successful you must be 16 or over to undergo the relevant security checks.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

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

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