74699 - Development Coach and Project Support for the Yorkshire Development Scheme, Policy Group
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.
The MoJ Policy Group is recruiting a permanent SEO to fill the role of a Development Coach and Project Team Support for the Yorkshire Development Scheme (YDS). This campaign is open to current civil servants on level transfer and suitable candidates on promotion.
Location
The successful candidate will be based at 5 Wellington Place, Leeds. Occasional travel between this office and the Department of Work and Pensions Leeds office (Quarry House, Leeds LS2 7UA) and London may be required.
In order for Policy Group to meet its evolving business needs all Policy Group staff are expected to attend their base location (5 Wellington Place Leeds) at least 2 days a week. This hybrid working arrangement is not contractual and as a result staff could be asked to attend their base location more frequently
Ways of Working
At the MoJ we believe and promote alternative ways of working, this role is available as:
• Full-time, part-time or the option to job share
• Flexible working patterns
• Flexible working arrangements between base locations, MoJ Hubs and home.
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity
Salary
Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Department’s pay on transfer / pay on promotion rules.
Job Description overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for applicants who are passionate about developing people and have the experience to support a new and innovative development programme across the MoJ and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
You will be responsible for providing coaching interventions including monthly development 1:1’s with trainees, workshop design and you will play a crucial role in the delivery of key projects and running of the operational elements of the scheme. Whilst this role will involve working side-by-side with DWP colleagues, the role is based in the Performance and Business Support Team who are the corporate support team for MoJ’s Policy Group.
The Yorkshire Development Scheme is a joint initiative from the MoJ and DWP who have committed to building a new strong and diverse talent pipeline to leadership level (Grade 7 and beyond) in Yorkshire, for those who have a passion for policy making. The scheme successfully launched in October 2022 and is now growing in size with a second cohort due to start in Autumn 2023.
An overview of the scheme:
• 3-year development scheme, compromising of: 2 policy placements with opportunity for operational experience.
• This year, trainees will be appointed from the Direct Appointment Scheme (DAS)
• Trainees will be based at MoJ and DWP (Quarry House, Leeds LS2 7UA) headquarters in Leeds.
• trainees will receive comprehensive development and support packages including; coaches/mentors and operational placements within both departments.
• By the end of the scheme, trainees will have gained experience of working across two departments and different roles. We expect them to compete for leadership roles at Grade 7 Level.
For the Development Coach and Project Support role, we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate that they have the passion, values, and ability to make a real difference in this space. In return we can offer you an outward-looking, collaborative, and supportive work environment which will provide the challenge and stretch you need to develop your career and to reach your full potential. We support new and different ways of working and are keen for people to challenge us so we can constantly improve. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
The Ministry of Justice and Department for Work and Pensions
The MoJ and DWP work on some of the most important and exciting policies in government. We are both proud of our achievements and want to offer you the opportunity to get involved in our ambitious agenda to improve outcomes for millions of people in the UK. At the MoJ we work to protect and advance the principles of justice and our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society. Our Civil Servant partners at DWP are the UK’s biggest public service department who are also responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy - seeking to improve the outcomes for citizens throughout their lives, in the workplace and in retirement.
Further information about both departments can be found at Departments, agencies and public bodies - GOV.UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The role – YDS Development Coach & Project Support
• You will coach and develop a cohort of approximately 36 people working with your assigned trainees throughout the entirety of their journey over the 3-year scheme. You’ll do this by holding regular one to one meeting, coaching and development sessions.
• You will have responsibility for the operational delivery of the YDS, including effective allocation of roles, operational placement coordination, learning and development, assessment management and performance management.
• Working directly with line managers (Placement Managers’), you will ensure placements and development opportunities are maximised. Alongside managers, you will deal with all aspects of pastoral care through open and honest relationships supporting trainees through difficult and challenging personal and work scenarios.
• You will work with recruitment/onboarding colleagues to ensure trainees experience a timely and effective transition into each placement in DWP or MOJ.
• You will build relationships with key stakeholders across the Policy and Operational Delivery Professions, DWP and MoJ as well as working with other government teams such as the Policy Profession and Direct Appointment Scheme.
• You will be expected to contribute to the strategic direction of the wider team identifying areas of improvement, seek collective approval and drive these forwards.
• This scheme is still in its first year and being run as a pilot to inform future years. Should a decision be made to discontinue with the scheme, the postholder would be deployed to another SEO role in the Performance and Business Support team.
Skills and Experience
• Previous experience of line management. With a strong track record of personal delivery and of leading teams that have achieved operational excellence.
• Experience of managing a programme from the beginning to completion and working with colleagues outside of your immediate team to deliver.
• A proven ability to develop team members and build capability using a coaching style that encourages, enables, and supports all staff to reach their potential.
• A passion for continuous development and improvement.
• Leading and managing through a changing and challenging environment.
• Strong organisation and planning skills with an attention to detail. With a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the confidence and ability to challenge and influence at all levels
Essential Criteria:
• Qualified or currently working towards a Level 5 ILM Coaching qualification (or higher) or have an equivalent qualification.
Application process
During the application process you will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework and will be asked to provide:
1. CV - Please note the CV is for information purposes only and will not be scored.
2. Behaviours - An example of how you have met the behaviour: Developing Self and Others. (See Annex A for more information)
3. A statement of suitability - This is the place for you to tailor your application. It is where you tell us why you are interested in this role and provide further evidence of how you meet the ‘Skills and Experience’ and the ‘Essential Criteria’ listed in the job advert. (500 words max)
4. Technical Skills - Please use this section to evidence your experience of coaching individuals or teams of people, the level of qualification you hold or currently working towards (ILM 5+ or other qualification) You may also include any other relevant points you would like to be considered. (250 words max)
Please also refer to the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
Candidates invited to Interview
(Please note that interviews will be carried out remotely)
If you progress to interview, you will be assessed on the following three behaviours:
• Developing Self and Others
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
During the interview, you will also deliver a presentation which you will have prepared for in advance on the behaviour of Working Together (details will be shared with candidates invited to interview). We will be assessing you on Behaviours and Strengths from the Success Profiles framework.
For Behaviours, use the link above to understand the expectations at the grade of role you are applying for: SEO.
You can find out the definitions of Strengths here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717274/CS_Strengths_2018.pdf
Interviews are expected to take place June 2023
The MoJ is proud to be Level 3 Disability Confident. Disability Confident is the approach through which we offer guaranteed interviews for all people with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria for the advertised role as set out in the job description.
Candidates applying from HMPPS should note that the Ministry of Justice does not have the same conditions of employment as HMPPS. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful.
Contact information
Please do get in touch if you would like to know more about the role or what it is like working in our team. Adam Sharpley (adam.sharpley@justice.gov.uk).
Annex A - The STAR method
Using the STAR method can help you give examples of relevant experience that you have. It allows you to set the scene, show what you did, and how you did it, and explain the overall outcome.
Situation - Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the job holder to understand.
• Where are you?
• Who was there with you?
• What had happened?
Task - The job holder will want to understand what you tried to achieve from the situation you found yourself in.
• What was the task that you had to complete and why?
• What did you have to achieve?
Actions - What did you do? The job holder will be looking for information on what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use “I” rather than “we” to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do.
Results - Don’t be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures. Explain how the outcome benefitted the organisation or your area. Make the outcomes easily understandable.
• What results did the actions produce?
• What did you achieve through your actions and did you meet your goals?
• Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience?
Keep the situation and task parts brief. Concentrate on the action and the result. If the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths.
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.
15/06/2023, 23:55 hours.
If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Please quote the job reference - 74699.
Contact information
Please do get in touch if you would like to know more about the role or what it is like working in our team. Adam Sharpley (adam.sharpley@justice.gov.uk).
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.