27879 - Associate Business Architect (Business Analyst Apprenticeship)
About
We are looking for Associate Business Architects to join us in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the entire HM Courts and Tribunals Service!
The Reform Programme that we are carrying out is redesigning and rebuilding our Courts and Tribunal services around the needs of our users. These reforms include: modernising the court estate and refurbishing buildings to reduce maintenance costs; utilising the latest technology to digitise services where appropriate; speeding up and streamlining working practices; and developing improved services for users, especially vulnerable witnesses and victims.
The HMCTS Business Architecture team is responsible for translating the vision and strategy of the Reform Programme into action and delivery - we do this through the Target Operating Model which sets out our ambition for HMCTS and is the blueprint for the future operation of courts and tribunals. As an Associate Business Architect, you will play a key role in the work of the team to shape the future of HMCTS services. The work we do is built on strong relationships and you will work closely with key stakeholders across HMCTS, the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice system to support the development and delivery of the future service model.
We are looking for applicants to demonstrate that they have the ability required to fulfil this vital function at the core of the Reform Programme, though no previous experience in business architecture is necessary. You will need to have a creative and visual mind, excellent communication skills, an understanding of delivering business change, managing delivery to multiple stakeholders, and the ability to work flexibly to deliver results under pressure. We will provide full training and coaching to support you to apply business architecture skills and tools to the design of new changes to courts and tribunals.
What will you experience?
This is a highly varied and challenging role, offering fantastic training and support, as well as the chance to develop within the Business Architecture profession. Some of your key tasks will include:
- Support projects to shape their design based on the Target Operating Model including making connections across different parts of the organisation to enable projects to make effective design decisions and manage design risks
- Lead specific areas of work to resolve design issues within projects or cross-cutting design issues through the Solutions Working Group and support other members of the BA team in resolving complex design issues;
- Support the BA team to update the Target Operating Model, and its key architecture documents based on major design decisions, and in the development and definition of capabilities required to deliver the future state HMCTS
- Engage with portfolio and programme managements to ensure business architecture changes are reflected in project and programme delivery plans
- A 3 Year Fixed Term Appointment with a view to permanency; subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and the successful completion of any subsequent probation period
What will you learn?
The aim of this position is to prepare you for a Business Architecture career within the Civil Service – as permanent positions come up across HMCTS and the wider Ministry of Justice, we will encourage and support you to apply.
Successful applicants will be enrolled in a Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship in Business Analysis. This is an 18-month course taught through a combination of classroom-based and on-the-job learning that will give you a thorough grounding in Business Analysis & Architecture, as well as a host of valuable qualifications and certifications.
In your first year, you will develop your skills through supporting Business Architects and Lead Business Architects on a variety of projects to gain first-hand experience of working in a large-scale Reform programme. In your second year, you will have the chance to take responsibility as the sole business architect on some projects, whilst still receiving support and development from the wider team.
What are the benefits?
You will have a unique chance to work on issues that really matter, put the user at the heart of Reform, and gain fantastic experience. It’s an excellent base for promotion and a long-term career within the Civil Service.
After your first promotion you could earn between £35k and £45k, while other benefits include the Civil Service pension scheme, professional qualifications, flexible working, season ticket loans, sports and social activities, childcare assistance and more.
What do they say?
“Working at HMCTS as a User Researcher has provided me with a unique opportunity to quickly progress and pick up a range of skills in an extremely short amount of time. I'm not convinced I would have got that elsewhere. The Civil Service is good like that. You are encouraged to use your initiative. Ideas are listened to. You are forced to work quickly and concisely and to justify your thinking. There are opportunities to learn daily.” – Kiran Morjaria (User Researcher)
The Application Process
Application
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV, as well as provide a 250-word answer to each of the following questions:
- What drew you to the Business Architecture profession, and what are the skills and experiences you bring to the role?
- What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the Courts and Tribunals service over the next 5 years?
Attach the answers to your CV.
Interview
If you pass the application stage you will be invited to an interview at 102 Petty France, Westminster between 26th August 2019 and 30th August 2019.
The interview will consist of a panel interview with members of the Business Architecture team, as well as a presentation and or exercise.
Decision
If you are successful following the interview, congratulations! We will initiate the onboarding process, including vetting and security checks, and aim for you to start on 7th October 2019.
About You
- A Bachelors degree (or equivalent)
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complexity and synthesize many ideas into a big picture view
- Ability to assimilate and correlate disconnected information (information rich diagrams, project-relevant artefacts, policy proposals etc.) to draw and present sound conclusions
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relay information clearly and concisely in both written and verbal communications
- Confident and persuasive with the ability to influence change in a positive manner
If you are passionate about people, putting their needs at the heart of public services and feel that you have what it takes to be a success in this role, then apply today!
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV, as well as provide a 250-word answer to each of the following questions:
1 What drew you to the Business Architecture profession, and what are the skills and experiences you bring to the role?
2 What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the Courts and Tribunals service over the next 5 years?
Attach the answers to your CV.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Flexible working hours
The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
Generous allowances for paid holiday starting at 25 days per year, and rising as your service increases. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Training
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Support
- A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits,retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Networks
The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code 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.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why.
For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:
- You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
- You were studying abroad
- You were living overseas with parents
In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.
Candidate Information
You may be required to provide statements describing your skills and experience relevant to each of the selection criteria. We recommend that you structure any examples as Situation, Task, Action and Result. For more information about the recruitment process 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
In the event of a large number of applications, we reserve the right to undertake the following processes:
- An automated online test where a benchmark must be passed to progress;
- A sift on the lead selection criteria. If this happens, the lead criteria will be the first one listed in the advert.
During the selection process, you may be asked to undertake an additional assessment (such as written test). If this is applicable you will be notified of this when you are invited to interview.
We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.
Application form stage assessments
Interview stage assessments
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
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) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
· 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) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
This Vacancy is closed to applications.