About the job

Job summary

As one of UKSV’s Senior Managers - Employee Engagement, you will be at the centre of shaping UKSV’s Employee Engagement strategy to help create a great working environment which supports and encourages all colleagues to deliver to their full potential.

You will work directly with the UKSV leadership team on establishing a strategic model to enhance UKSV’s employee experience and build a strong culture of trust to transform the way people feel about their work throughout their employment journey. You will be part of a UKSV’s Communication and Employee Engagement team, a small, high-performing team who are responsible for producing and coordinating UKSV’s communications with all its stakeholders and developing the businesses’ employee offering and interactions with its employees.

You will have the ability to see the bigger picture, be comfortable dealing with people of all seniority, and bring a passion to your role, with a curious mind and a can-do attitude. 

Job description

As a Senior Manager – Employee Engagement , your key duties will include but not limited to :

• Develop, implement, and analyse employee surveys (including the annual Civil Service People Survey) to gather feedback on workplace satisfaction, identify areas for improvement, and track employee engagement trends.
• Prepare reports and insights to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement and present these findings to the management team.
• Help to design, plan, and execute employee engagement programmes, activities, and initiatives that align with the organisation’s goals and culture.
• Work with Communications colleagues to promote open and transparent communication channels within the organisation.
• Recognise and celebrate employee achievements and milestones through various recognition programmes and Awards.
• Collaborate with the Training and Development and HR teams and management to identify training and development opportunities that enhance employee skills, job satisfaction, and career growth.
• Develop and coordinate wellness initiatives, programmes, and activities to support employees’ physical and mental health, including stress management and work-  life balance.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing strategies that promote equity, inclusivity, and respect for all employees.
• Organise and manage employee events, such as team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and social gatherings, to strengthen interpersonal relationships and team cohesion      

Person specification

As a Senior Manager - Employee Engagement, we are looking for people who have the following expertise and attributes:

• Experience of working in the Employee Engagement or Human Resources (is preferred).
• An excellent awareness and understanding of employee experience, culture, well-being and EDI issues and best practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey ideas, engage employees, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret survey results and metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, even when dealing with challenging situations.
• Self-motivation and an ability to use initiative.
• Flexibility and the ability to work across all levels and meet changing requirements.
• Experience of building and managing partnerships and relationships.
• Confidence to constructively challenge and offer viewpoint.

There will be a requirement for regular travel between UKSV’s sites in Glasgow, York, Manchester and Milton Keynes.

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 £40,850, Cabinet Office contributes £11,029 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

At the sift stage you will be assessed on the Behaviours and Experience elements of the Success Profiles.

You will be asked to provide a 250-word statement on the Behaviour Changing and Improving.

To assess experience you will be asked to provide a 500-word personal statement and a name-blind (anonymous) CV. 

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead behaviour of Changing and Improving and the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

Selection process

At interview, you will be assessed on the Behaviours and Experience elements of the Success Profiles. 

The Behaviours being assessed are Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing and Managing a Quality Service. 

Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date – 19 June
Expected interview date/s – 3rd July  
Interview location - Google Meets Video Conferencing

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 at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
• Complete the ‘assistance required’ section in the ‘personal information’ page of your application form to provide information we should be aware of that will enable us to support you further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Further information
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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.