Details Reference number 357359 Salary £27,790 London - 31416 A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% GBP Job grade Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Type of role Administration / Corporate Support Operational Delivery Policy Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 3 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Bristol, South West England, BS2 0EL : Cambridge, East of England, CB2 8DR : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Darlington, North East England, DL1 5QE : Manchester, North West England, M1 2WD : Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, NE1 8QH : Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG2 1AW : Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2FJ : City of Westminster, London (region), SW1P 3BT : Watford, East of England, WD17 1JJ About the job Job summary We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels. Equality and Diversity - Department for Education Your unique perspective makes all the difference to the way we work Were looking for people to provide support to our teams here at the Department for Education (DfE). About Us The DfE is supported by around 8,000 staff and it works with 18 Arm's Length Bodies. These bodies play a critical role in the administration of our funding, the delivery of services, and the provision of regulation and advice across the sector. We are responsible for: teaching and learning for children in the early years and in primary schools teaching and learning for young people in secondary schools teaching, learning and training for young people and adults in apprenticeships, traineeships and further education teaching and learning for young people and adults in higher education supporting professionals who work with children, young people and adult learners helping disadvantaged children and young people to achieve more making sure that local services protect and support children You can find out further information on our responsibilities, priorities, who we are and corporate information on GOV.UK About us - Department for Education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). You will be involved in problem solving, business planning and policy making within Government. You usually work within a supportive team structure, under the direction of relevant team leaders, but can also be responsible for pieces of work within a programme or project. We are looking for someone with communication skills and use of using various computer software packages including Microsoft Office. You will be confident and take the initiative in identifying priorities and sharing with your team to secure the most effective outcome. Learning and Development in DfE As an organisation, which exists to support education and lifelong learning, we offer our staff excellent professional development opportunities. Our EA/EO roles include an apprenticeship. We have various roles and depending on the position, you will be enrolled onto an apprenticeship which fits with the role. We have a range of apprenticeships available in subjects such as Business Administration, Policy, Data &Digital and Project Management to name just a few. Apprenticeship Eligibility You must have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date and not be undertaking another apprenticeship at the same time. Person specification We are looking for someone who: Enjoys working with autonomy towards shared team goals. Is confident in their approach and shows a willingness to provide support and guidance to a variety of stakeholders. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Enjoys working to improve the service offered, offering innovative ideas and feedback. Presents a positive can do attitude and willingness to adapt to a changing environment. In this role you will use your interpersonal and organisational skills by providing support to your team. Responsibilities may include: Sending and responding to email enquiries Gathering and inputting data Handling projects Preparing reports Helping to organise meetings Supporting policy design Essential Criteria You will have: Ability to adapt to a fast paced and often changing environment. Experience of task managing a team to ensure actions are completed within agreed timescales. A proactive approach to prioritising workloads, evaluating, and assessing urgent tasks when necessary. Excellent customer service. Experience of communicating with a variety of stakeholders using written and verbal communication. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. We will ask for examples of your experience in these areas during the application process. Benefits Alongside your salary of £27,790, Department for Education contributes £7,503 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Departments transfer / promotion policies. As a member of the DfE, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK. You will have 25 days leave, increasing by 1 day every year to a maximum of 30 days after five years service. In addition, all staff receive the Kings Birthday privilege holiday and 8 days bank and public holidays. We offer flexible working arrangements, such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours. As an organisation, which exists to support education and lifelong learning, we offer our staff excellent professional development opportunities. Most DfE employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending at least 60% of their time in an office or work setting. Changes to these working arrangements are available in exceptional circumstances but must be agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the role. Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DfE, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered. As a member of the DfE, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK, with an average employer contribution of 27%. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths and Experience. Application Stage We ask you to provide a CV and personal statement (750 words) telling us how you demonstrate the listed essential criteria: We will use your CV and personal statement to assess your skills against the essential criteria outlined above and invite successful applicants for an interview. Please adhere to the wordcount of 750 words for your personal statement. Interview Stage At the interview stage you will be asked questions to further assess your experience of the essential criteria listed above, we will also ask you some strength-based questions. Applications will be sifted w/c 24th June 2024. Video interviews will be held week commencing 8th July 2024. All dates are subject to change. This is a full-time role, although flexible working patterns such as job shares and compressed hours would be considered. There may be other opportunities available at a lower grade if applicable. Other Information We reserve the right to raise the minimum pass mark in the event of a high volume or strong field of candidates. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location options provided and not from overseas. The government is committed to supporting apprenticeships, enabling people to learn and progress in a role whilst earning. We want to monitor the number of people who have completed apprenticeships who are now applying to progress further in their career and are asking this question to all candidates, on all vacancies. You will be asked a question as part of the application process about any previous apprenticeships you have completed. Your response to this question will not affect your application and it is not a requirement of the role to have completed a previous apprenticeship. DfE cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DfE holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Department of Education of your intention by emailing Pre-Employment.Checks.DFEeducation.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. Department for Education do not cover the cost of travel to your interview/assessment unless otherwise stated. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Candidates will be posted in merit order based upon location preference. Where more than one location is advertised you will be asked to state your preferred location. 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 applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. Terms and conditions of candidates transferring from ALBs and NDPBs Bodies that are not accredited by the Civil Service Commission and are not able to advertise at Across Government on Civil Service jobs will be treated as external new starters and will come into DfE on modernised terms and conditions with a salary at the band minimum. Bodies that are accredited by the Civil Service Commission but do not have civil service status will be offered modernised terms and will not have continuous service recognised for leave or sickness benefits. Salaries should be offered at band minimum, but there is some flexibility where this would cause a detriment to the individual. Bodies that are accredited by the Civil Service Commission and do have Civil Service status will be treated as OGD transfers. Staff appointed on lateral transfer will move on to pre-modernised DfE terms (unless they were on modernised terms in their previous organisation). Staff appointed on promotion will move on to modernised DfE terms. Staff will transfer over on their existing salary (on lateral transfer) and any pay above the DfE pay band maximum will be paid as a mark time allowance. Staff moving on promotion will have their salaries calculated using the principles set out in the attached OGD transfer supplementary information. Reasonable adjustment 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 Department of Education via centralrecruitment.operationseducation.gov.uk soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. Any move to Department for Education (DfE) will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming 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/ 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