About the job

Job summary

UK Security Vetting have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR and Performance Manager. You will be part of a small dynamic team who will work together to further build capability essential to the continuous development of our people and our service 

As HR and Performance Manager you will be integral to providing guidance, support, and feedback to employees, managers and senior leaders by implementing policies and procedures related to provide an excellent HR performance management culture and operation. 

Job description

Duties will include but not be limited to 

• Support the HR and Performance Lead to ensure objectives are delivered within agreed timescales 
• Provide first line advice to line managers of HR and performance issues escalating to other HR services when appropriate 
• Support Trade Union relationships
• Support performance management and building line management capability through coaching support 
• Formulate methodologies to identify, report and resolve workplace or interpersonal barriers to performance.
• Analyse HR data and apply understanding to decide on an appropriate intervention or course of action. 
• Review and analyse evidence and data making recommendations to address areas for improvements.

Person specification

Essential Criteria 

• Proven HR generalist experience of  minimum three years 
• Strong organisational and communication skills 
• Solid knowledge of current employment legislation and its application
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Provide line manager support for key people issues
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team
• Ability to analyse and understand data and apply analytics to business delivery 

 Desirable Criteria 

• Chartered Membership of the CIPD or equivalent professional experience, supported by continuing professional development. Willingness to work towards 
• Experience of HR consultancy work or other service delivery based on a Customer Relationship Model 

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 and Experience.

Application process

You will be asked to provide a 250-word statement on the Behaviours Working Together and Leadership.

To assess experience you will be asked to provide a 500- word personal statement and a name-blind (anonymous) CV as part of the application process. 

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using only the lead Behaviour Working Together. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

Selection process

The Behaviours being assessed are Working Together, Leadership and Communicating and Influencing. We will also assess your experience during the interview.

Expected timeline (subject to change)

Expected sift date – 03/01/2024
Expected interview date/s – 17/01/2024
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

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.