Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Sheffield Hartshead Square, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2FD. About the job Job summary Working towards sustainable futures. Championing diversity in the workplace. At the Department for Work and Pensions, its all in a days work. From HR to Finance, Policy to Communications, this is work that sustains and supports, where everyones voice is heard, and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. For a career packed with possibility, a comprehensive benefits package, where we live by our values and have the opportunity to improve the lives of people across the UK, look no further. Supporting people who need it most. Thats our purpose. Start your own career today. Find out more and apply here. DWP is looking to fill 1 role in Commercial directorate. The role available will be based in Sheffield Hartshead Square, Sheffield, S1 2FD. We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate the essential skills outlined below. DWP Commercial Directorate (CD) Employment Category If you like to be challenged, youll feel at home with us in DWP Commercial Directorate as were one of the largest Government Commercial functions, with stretching challenges and a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our customers. The Employment Category works with key stakeholders across DWP and wider government to design and deliver services to support some of DWPs key policies and organisational priorities. Our mission is to support those who are long term unemployed and support people with long term barriers and health conditions to get back into or to stay in employment. We have opportunities for people with excellent organisational and communication skills, to join our Employment Category team. Were learning and changing, and we need innovative, curious, and determined people to keep us moving forward. If you are passionate, proactive, and can take ownership, we want to hear from you Job description The post of EO Commercial Support is a pivotal part of the team's support function, offering a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting activity across the commercial lifecycle, including procurements, contract management and implementation of contracts providing vital services to the public. Working within the Employment Category in the Sheffield team, the Commercial Support performs an essential role on a variety of Projects and team activities. By working closely with an experienced team and a variety of stakeholders, the role supports business, strategic and commercial operations, compiling information to help the team make informed decisions. The job is challenging, requires pro-active and innovative thinking, good communication skills and an outgoing and enthusiastic approach to challenges and personal development. An ideal for any pro-active and innovative thinkers, with good communication skills and an outgoing and enthusiastic approach to challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting activity across the commercial lifecycle, including procurements, contract management and implementation of public contracts that provide vital services to the public. Person specification The roles and responsibilities for this position include, but are not restricted to: Gather and analyse data to support reporting and decision-making. Effective communication and engagement with colleagues, customers, key stakeholders and suppliers. Support the implementation of new procedures, processes and systems. Support implementation of change and, where appropriate, influence colleagues and customers by demonstrating a proactive and positive attitude to change. Proactively seek information and support from others outside own immediate team to help achieve results. Support Contract Management and Procurement activity, developing an aptitude in using eProcurement and Contract Management tools and software. Provide effective input and support in the delivery of commercial activities including market engagement, sourcing, procurement, implementation, governance, contract management and risk management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS The application process will involve uploading a CV and personal statement. Successful candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following essential skills throughout the selection process: Further information under Application process. Ability to efficiently manage competing priorities against demanding timelines, whilst maintaining focus and attention to detail. (Lead Essential Skill) Good communication and influencing skills across a wide range of stakeholders. Proven experience of reviewing and improving existing processes and implementing new products or procedures. Working effectively to complete tasks as part of a team, taking direction, working together and providing feedback to colleagues. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Benefits Alongside your salary of £30,975, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £8,973 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours. Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave. Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme. Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly). Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service. Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more. Hybrid Working This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. 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. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please apply on the Civil Service Jobs website. You will be required to: Provide personal information. Enter your CV in the space provided, setting out your employment history. Complete a personal statement (maximum of 1250 words) which should demonstrate how you meet all the essential skills as set out in the job description. Stage 1 assessment - Sift At sift, we will assess your application by using your CV and personal statement only. To be successful, you must demonstrate your experience matching ALL of the Essential Skills listed in the job advert above. In the event of a high volume of applications it may be necessary to undertake an initial sift on the lead essential skill before moving to a full sift. If so, we will sift on: Ability to efficiently manage competing priorities against demanding timelines, whilst maintaining focus and attention to detail. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to an interview. Please note that you are not required to produce behaviour-based examples in the content of your CV or personal statement as these are not assessed at sift. Applications will be sifted and scored based on the information supplied in both your CV and personal statement and entered as one overall score within the results. Stage 2 Assessment - Interview If you are successful at the sift stage, you will be invited to a video interview using MS Teams, where you shall be assessed on the Behaviours listed below as well as Experience based questioning. Interview Assessment Elements (Success Profiles): We will assess the following Behaviours at interview; Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Prior to interview: Once you have received notification of success at the sift stage, it is important that you download Microsoft Teams to either a laptop, tablet or personal computer. You will need to select a date and time for your video interview from an online list. Providing you have already supplied your personal email address, you will then receive an invitation for your selected date and time, along with a link to the Microsoft Teams interview session. Prior to your interview you will be required to provide copies of relevant documents to confirm your identity. These documents should either be scanned, or photographed using a smart phone, and emailed to the person issuing the invitation to interview, no later than 24hrs before your interview. Further instructions will be provided in the interview invitation. Indicative Timeline: Please note that the following dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. If you are unable to meet these time frames, please let us know in your application. Sifting Panel: to commence from 11th December 2024. Final Panel Interviews: to commence from W/C 13th January 2025. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DWP 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 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 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.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. 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. 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. Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:Contact Government Recruitment Service via DWPRecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments 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. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. 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. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). 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 : Jayne Hirst Email : cd.policyandoperationsbomdwp.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dwprecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DWP by email: HR.BUSINESSASSURANCEDWP.GOV.UK. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission. 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