Working hours: 35 hours per week Contract type: Temporary for 12 months Closing date: 10 December 2024 Interview method: In person (face to face) Interview date: 19 December 2024 The role sits within the Compliance Team which is part of the HROD&T Operations Service who support the organisation in meeting its statutory obligations through the monitoring, reviewing and administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for new employees and renewals for existing staff and volunteers, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. As an HR Officer within the Compliance Team, you will be responsible for efficiently handling Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks for the organisation. You will ensure that all applications are processed accurately and promptly, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with the DBS legislation. Key responsibilities include: Process, countersign and manage DBS and BPSS applications. Review, verify and input applicant’s information with high level of accuracy. Maintain clear, organised records and manage sensitive data securely and in line with GDPR requirements. Liaise with applicants, internal teams and managers to ensure smooth processing and resolve queries. About the Candidate This is an important role within our service, and you will need to be conscientious in your own work with an emphasis on quality and high standards. We are looking for an applicant with: Excellent attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality Good organisational and data management skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Experience in a similar role or knowledge of processing DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) checks is desirable Excellent IT skills in a range of Microsoft packages Excellent communication skills- can communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing and adapt their style to suit the audience and situation. About Us In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion. When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here. To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another: We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things We’re proud and passionate about Manchester A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve. Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics. If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process. Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition Accessibility As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work. We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application. What we will need from you if you’re successful If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include: Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role References (Current and Previous employer) When you join us We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. Other relevant information Why work for us Who we are - Manchester City Council Privacy Notice