Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Southampton About the job Job summary Are you a credible and authentic leader, with the ability to articulate a vision, and engage people to deliver results. Do you have experience of operating robust Risk Management and Business Continuity processes, developing strategies and business plans, overseeing organisational performance processes, providing insight and clear understanding of strategic and corporate issues? Are you excited about high standards of organisational governance? Would you like a high-profile role which is crucial to the delivery of effective assurance to the Accounting Officer (the Chief Executive) on the management of risk, assurance, planning and internal controls within the Agency? If so, we are looking for a Head of Governance, Risk and Planning to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the governments maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea. Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas. Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams. We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Womens, LGBTQI, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors. Job description What is Corporate Services? The Directorate of Corporate Services is responsible for the effective delivery of Corporate Services to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Corporate Services includes Governance, Performance, Private Office, Internal Audit and Assurance, Communications, Procurement, Finance, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Programme Management Office, Property & Facilities, and Regulatory Compliance Investigations. Who is the Head of Governance, Risk and Planning? The Head of Governance, Risk and Planning has responsibility for matters of organisational governance including risk, performance and business continuity as well as organisational planning and annual reporting. It is a high-profile role which is crucial to the delivery of effective assurance to the Accounting Officer (the Chief Executive) on the management of risk, assurance, planning and internal controls within the Agency. A pivotal role in driving a culture of good governance to ensure systemic improvements in processes and compliance throughout the MCA. The role will be required to develop and continuously innovate governance, reporting and planning processes and work across the agency to embed and support other directorate teams. It will ensure that the agency remains compliant with relevant statutory, regulatory and government requirements. The post holder will provide expert guidance, support and insight on risk management, organisational performance, business continuity and planning, ensuring that the agency is able to monitor and manage its activity efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead and develop the Agencys approach to risk management in line with the governments Orange Book requirements, ensuring effective design and implementation of policies, procedures and practices for risk identification and mitigation strategies Responsible for the process and development of agency performance reporting, ensuring that there is accurate and timely performance management information developed and reported within the Business, including to the Executive Committee and Board, aligned to regulatory requirements, ensuring data integrity and accuracy Develop reporting templates, tools, and guidance to standardise reporting and drive best practice and innovation in reporting, optimising the utilisation of tools to manipulate and visualise data. Ensuring that all the governance procedures and policies are fit for purpose, up to date and accessible to all colleagues. Develop and publish of the Annual Agency Business Plan, the Annual Report and Accounts and the Management Assurance exercise, including ensuring a clear process and timeline that aligns to government requirements and preparing the annual Governance Statement For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile. Person specification About You To be successful as the Head of Governance, Risk and Planning you will: Be a credible and authentic leader, with the ability to articulate a vision, and engage people to deliver results. Experience of operating robust Risk Management and Business Continuity processes Experience of developing strategies and business plans, providing insight and clear understanding of strategic and corporate issues. Experience of providing effective advice on compliance issues, including legal and regulatory where applicable, and applying public sector guidelines and rules Experience of developing and implementing performance management and reporting frameworks suitable for providing oversight at Board and executive level Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with a demonstrable ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders up to a senior level. Excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to work proactively and at pace to deliver against multiple priorities. Experience of handling sensitive information with tact and maintaining confidentiality. Additional Information This role will be based in the Southampton HQ. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work. The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager. There may be a requirement for occasional travel on official duty within the UK, which may involve overnight stays. Notice will be given prior to travel. Please take note that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are currently unable to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £54,857, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £15,892 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance. Click here to get a copy of the MCA Staff Benefits Brochure Find out what it's like to work at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency 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. How to Apply CV and Personal Statement: As part of your application, you will be required to complete a CV and a Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Within your CV and personal statement please demonstrate your knowledge and experience of: Be a credible and authentic leader, with the ability to articulate a vision, and engage people to deliver results. Experience of operating robust Risk Management and Business Continuity processes. Experience of developing strategies and business plans, providing insight and clear understanding of strategic and corporate issues. Experience of providing effective advice on compliance issues, including legal and regulatory where applicable, and applying public sector guidelines and rules. Experience of developing and implementing performance management and reporting frameworks suitable for providing oversight at Board and executive level. Your personal statement will be limited to a maximum of 1,250 words. It is essential when submitting your personal statement that you provide as much detail as possible, and utilise the full word count given, against the essential criteria outlined above as this will be used in conjunction with your CV to assess candidate suitability to move to the next round in the recruitment process. Sift and Interview Dates: The sift is due to take place 20th and 21st February 2025. Interviews/assessments are likely to be held 6th and 7th March 2025. This interview will be conducted via face to face at one of our offices. Further details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include: An interview. A presentation. Youre encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. Reasonable Adjustments As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Document Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGCommsdft.gov.uk for assistance. Further Information For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role. Pre-employment Checking 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 applicants 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. 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. 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. 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. 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Laura Badley Email : laura.badleymcga.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here Attachments Role Profile Opens in new window (docx, 63kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail