About the job

Job summary

The Learning & Development Adviser is a key member of the UK Security Vetting  L&D Team providing advice and guidance on a range of appropriate L&D activities to meet business objectives. Working in close collaboration with various stakeholders to identify, design, deliver and evaluate various learning solutions. 

Job description

Duties will include but not limited to: 

• Delivery of training courses across all main UKSV locations. This includes seminars, workshops, lunch and learns, and individual training sessions both virtually and in person.
•  Supporting all pillars with internal and external bespoke training needs where required and providing advice on suitable solutions.
•  Working with managers and subject matter experts to support a continuous learning culture and content that maximises the potential of employees. 
• Recognising different styles of training techniques relevant to the audience and incorporating these to best fit specific teams and pillars, to ensure full engagement.
• Researching and sourcing new innovative learning methods. 
• Assisting with the provision of a range of L&D interventions to support management development – both procurement and in house provision. 
• Working collaboratively on the introduction to a new approach to regular training needs analysis activity. 
• Creation of engaging learning activities and compelling course content (role plays, handouts, games, trainer manuals, student guides). 
• Assist in the monitoring, evaluations and reporting of learning ROE (Return on Expectation). 
• There may be a requirement for extensive travel and overnight stays for extended periods throughout the UK. 
• May involve future line management.

Person specification

As  Learning & Development Adviser within UK Security Vetting, we are looking for people who have the following expertise and attributes:

• Experience working within Learning & Development, identifying and analysing training requirements, creation and delivery of various training packages is essential.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and projects. 
• Good analytical skills and the ability to present data verbally and in written form.
•  Excellent delivery skills with the ability to engage all learners.
•  Good professional acumen, influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 
• A positive team player who works collaboratively across all stakeholder groups. 
• A proven self-starter, with evidence of taking the initiative and meeting objectives.

Essential:

• Professional  training or teaching qualification.

Desirable:

• CIPD qualified or willingness to work towards. 

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

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 Behaviours Seeing the Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing and Developing Self and Others. 

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 Seeing the Big Picture and the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview.

Selection process

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

The Behaviours being assessed are Seeing the Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing and Developing Self and Others. 

A presentation will be part of the interview, the details of which will be provided to those successful at shortlisting.

Expected Sift date - 03/01/24

Expected interview date/s - w/c 15/01/24

Interview Location - Google Meets 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.