Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position can be based at WALES OFFICE CARDIFF, CF10 4DQ, WALES OFFICE LONDON, SW1A 2NP About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description Wales Office Job Description for Various Roles Job Title Various Roles Pay Grade EO Salary £28,312 - £30,011 (National), £32,416 - £34,361 (London). Your salary will be dependent on your base location Location Ty William Morgan, Cardiff, CF10 1EP/ Gwydyr House, London, SW1A 2NP Contract 18 Month Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension or permanency. Loan from other Government Departments also considered. Clearance CTC (See Additional Information) About the Wales Office: The Wales Office is the face of the UK Government in Wales and the voice of Wales in Westminster. We support the Secretary of State for Wales and the Ministerial team in representing Wales at the heart of Government. We work in partnership with other Government Departments and other stakeholders to deliver a stronger Wales within a strong United Kingdom. This is an exciting time to be involved within UK Government and the need for Whitehall departments to understand how to work with the devolved administrations in the context of legislative change has never been greater. Our departmental values are Commitment, Collaboration and Quality. These shape how we operate in a challenging, demanding, and fast paced environment which requires flexibility, transparency and professionalism. The Office is based over two sites, with one base in Cardiff and another in London. As an accredited smarter working organisation, we offer considerable flexibility around the way we work. We have great technology and an attractive employee benefits package which includes a commitment to investing in the learning & development of our staff. About the team: Our policy teams operate across a wide range of reserved and devolved policy areas, working to identify opportunities to benefit Wales within emerging UK Government policy and acting to identify issues and resolve misunderstandings. Our Corporate, Finance and HR functions provide vital support to the department, and, our Business Support roles extend to diary management, inbox/email support, booking travel for officials and more. Description: We are recruiting for various roles at Executive Officer (EO) level. Additional posts may become available and therefore a reserve list will be held for 12 months from which further appointments may be made. Purpose of the Role: Various roles may include Diary Manager, Business Support, Corporate, Finance & HR Support, and Policy Officer. The post holder will play an integral role in working with key stakeholders within the Wales Office and throughout Whitehall. Key requirements & responsibilities could include: Providing diary management & business support to deputy directors and officials within the Wales Office. Working with stakeholders such as GPA to ensure our offices (including Gwydyr House, Whitehall) run smoothly and that any problems are escalated appropriately. Providing corporate or HR support to the Chief People Officer and to the Head of Finance Replying to written correspondence from Parliamentarians, external groups, or members of the public. Working with other Government Departments across Whitehall and wider external stakeholders in Wales to ensure that Welsh interests are fully reflected in UK Government policy. Researching information to support Ministers and Senior Officials. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams to resolve issues where they arise and ensure consistent delivery. Travel may be required to provide support on Ministerial visits or when attending stakeholder meetings. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the postholder. Should you be offered a role from this campaign, a full job description will be provided. Person Specification Please evidence in your Statement of Suitability, how closely you match the essential criteria: Essential: The ability to plan and manage your workload. An ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels and build rapport with stakeholders. Proven ability to analyse information from a wide range of sources, working accurately with good attention to detail. The ability to work autonomously at pace. Intermediate or advanced IT skills, with specific experience of using Microsoft Office suite. Desirable: Welsh Language skills. Recruitment Process: This campaign will be undertaken using the Civil Service Success Profile framework. You will need to provide evidence in your application to cover the following behaviours: Communicating and Influencing (Lead Behaviour) (Application & Interview) Making Effective Decisions (Application & Interview) Working Together (Interview Only) Delivering at Pace (Interview Only) In the event of a high volume of applicants, we will sift only on the lead behaviour to create a shortlist for interview. Additional Information The Wales Office is not an employer in its own right. Staff recruited to work at the Wales Office will be employees of the Ministry of Justice who provide employment services on our behalf. This role requires CTC level clearance. To be eligible for these roles, applicants for National Security Clearance (CTC) must be resident (living in) the UK for 3 years immediately prior to their application for Security Clearance. If you do not meet this requirement, you may still be considered for the role if the following apply to you: You have been serving overseas with HM Armed Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government. You were studying abroad. You were living overseas with parents. Person specification Please refer to Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Working Together Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £28,312, Office of the Secretary of State for Wales contributes £8,201 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ 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. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ 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 counter-terrorist 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 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Telephone : 0345 241 5359 Recruitment team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. 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