70066 - Workforce Resourcing Manager
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
Job Title: Workforce Resourcing Manager
Company: Workforce Resourcing Team, Strategy and Central Services, Office of the Public Guardian
Location: Cross Site (Birmingham / Nottingham)
Grade/Salary Executive Officer (£25,827 minimum)
Number of positions 2
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract - Temporary to cover maternity leave (maximum 12 months)
Open to: Substantive Executive Officers or Administrative Officers on Temporary Responsibilities Allowance
Overview
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), responsible for registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection. Lasting Powers of Attorney gives people the power to choose who will be their voice and act in their best interests if they lose the ability to make certain decisions for themselves such as health and finances. Our vision is to make lasting powers of attorney accessible, affordable and essential for future planning, while providing world class services for everyone in society. Our people are at the heart of delivering these essential services to the public and it’s this purpose that binds us together, unites us and drives us forward.
You will be joining a supportive and inclusive People Services Team where we embrace diverse ways of working so that everyone can flourish. As a team we interact, build trust and support each other with humanity to be our best selves at work and we recognise and celebrate our successes together.
The Workforce Resourcing Services (WRS) team supports OPG by managing all recruitment campaign processes. This includes advertising vacancies and carrying out recruitment selection processes (sifting and interviews) for large scale entry level Civil Service roles.
The temporary vacancies advertised here are in the sifting & interviewing side of the WRS team. Additionally, there may be some opportunity to work with colleagues liaising with business areas to establish & develop descriptions; identify diverse & inclusive selection panels; manage recruitment campaign plans through to finalising start dates for successful candidates
The successful candidate’s office location will be at either OPG’s Birmingham or Nottingham office. We encourage a hybrid way of working which includes some remote/home working alongside office working. You will be expected to work at one or both OPG sites at least two days each week.
Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities
- Sifting job applications and conducting interviews in accordance with MoJ policy, both on site and/or remotely as required
- Utilising an online platform & internal processes and spreadsheets to manage recruitment
- Liaison with candidates, arranging interview slots, providing adjustments and feedback when
- Support the development and introduction of new and improved recruitment practices
- Liaison with vacancy holders across OPG to develop job descriptions to attract people with the right skills to apply for
- Participating in discussions with vacancy holders to identify interview panels ensuring all panels are diverse &
- Work with colleagues in the team to ensure tasks and actions are completed efficiently and within agreed service level
- Input into strategic decisions regarding OPG’s wider recruitment agenda.
- Support the team in maintaining its reputation for delivering an excellent recruitment service to internal and external
- Undertake any other actions commensurate within the
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to confidently communicate/collaborate with all internal/external stakeholders.
- Experience of using Microsoft computer packages, i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft
- Flexible approach to dealing with the changing nature of the
Desirable
- Experience of sifting and interviewing selection
Application process
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Strengths Behaviours and Experience.
- Candidates will be expected to provide a Personal Statement of no more than 250 words capturing their suitability for the role based on the job description, essential and desirable criteria. The personal statement should focus on capturing any previous experience and demonstrate what you feel you can bring to the
- Candidate will also be required to provide a 250 word example of Working Together (Level 2).
Candidates who are successful at sift will be invited to attend an interview, this will take place remotely via MS Teams. At interview, candidates should expect strengths-based and experience questions based on the essential & desirable criteria as well as questions relating to one or both of the following Civil Service Success Profiles Behaviours –
- Managing a Quality Service (Level 2)
- Working Together (Level 2)
You will also be asked a question on one of the MOJ values:
Purpose
Justice matters. We are proud to make a difference for the public we serve.
Openness
We innovate, share, and learn. We are courageous and curious, relentlessly pursuing ideas to improve the services we deliver.
Humanity
We treat others as we would like to be treated. We value everyone, supporting and encouraging them to be the best they can be.
Together
We listen, collaborate and contribute, acting together for our common purpose
For further information on benefits of working for OPG, such as our Flexible Working Policy and a FAQ, please check the candidate information pack attached to this advert
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, we may offer you an alternative role at the same or lower grade should one be available.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
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
Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.
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.
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.
Eligibility
Staff on fixed term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition.
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 moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
- To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
- To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.
You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
14/02/2023, 23:55 hours.
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.
Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.
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.