About the job

Job summary

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.  

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK’s long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation. We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.  
 
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly its impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.   

We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive. 

Find Out More 

We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/departmentforenergysecurityandnetzero?  

You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/  

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in working at the forefront of the government's Net Zero agenda? If so, we'd like to hear from you to support the operational delivery of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF).

IETF is a key Government project on pathway to Net Zero. Our objectives are to reduce energy costs and emissions for industry, particularly for energy intensive companies in the near-term, and to reduce the costs and risks of deep decarbonisation technologies by demonstrating those technologies, including in a cluster setting.

Our team sits within the Industrial Decarbonisation and Emissions Trading Directorate. We are a sociable and inclusive team and offer a strong learning and development package and flexible working opportunities.

Person specification

As a Delivery Coordinator you will be a part of IETF Intelligent Client team. You will support the successful delivery of the IETF, working collaboratively with delivery and policy counterparts and external and internal delivery partners.  This is an excellent opportunity to build on, or gain, valuable delivery experience and expertise within a DESNZ priority area, contributing towards delivery of wider Net Zero ambitions.

The IETF is made up of three Phases, with Phase 1 and 2 in delivery and Phase 3 launched in January 2024. As a result, you will be expected to be able to balance policy requirements with delivery needs. You will need to ensure consistency across delivery of all three phases of the fund, whilst offering suggestions for ways to improve and adapt processes for the future.

You will do this by:
- Delivering application, assessment and grant award processes, including drafting comprehensive and clear guidance documents and materials for publication
- Tracking and managing project monitoring and claims, including supervising project claim payments
- Supporting data management processes, both for financial and project data, including producing robust information for reporting
- Collaborating with PMO on key project management processes, including risk management and governance
- Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with external and internal Delivery Partners and Suppliers
- Supporting the continuous improvement of the Fund through reviewing and designing processes and products for successful fund management 
- Mentoring, supporting and encouraging others to deliver high quality outputs and results under time pressure 

Skills and experience

We would love to hear from you if you have proficiency in the following:
- Good planner and communicator who can schedule and co-ordinate work with a range of colleagues and external partners
- Motivated and enthusiastic, prepared to learn and apply new skills to deliver quality service
- Financially savvy, confident with numbers and processing and visualising of financial information
- Commercially savvy with understanding of project delivery principles and challenges
- Good risk management skills
- Able to take the initiative and spot opportunities and risks

We welcome applicants who can bring transferable skills and expertise from other sectors.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,470, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes £10,116 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.

As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a personal statement and behavioural statements. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to outline what interests you in the role and any previous experience in delivering funds for or in the third/public sector. You should highlight any relevant experience in managing and tracking financial progress. We are also keen to hear about any experience you have in working with risks and times you have been involved in decision making.

Applications will be sifted on behavioural statements and personal statement.  

In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behaviour statement (Delivering at Pace).

Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

The interview will consist of behaviour and strength based questions.  

Sift and interview dates

Expected Timeline subject to change

Sift dates: w/c 11/03/2024

Interview dates: w/c 25/03/2024

Interview Location: MS Teams.

Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.

Further Information

Reasonable Adjustment

We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.

We fully support adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section.

We do not have an exhaustive list of adjustments that we support but just some examples include additional time to complete your application form, behaviour questions up to 72 hours prior to interview and having extra time at interview. 

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

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

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

A location based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.

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

Any move to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero  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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

DESNZ does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home). 

DESNZ cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DESNZ holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.

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 

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.

Feedback

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

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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.