22962 - Band C Talent Manager
This is a permanent appointment in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) People Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with the MoJ Head of Talent and senior leaders from across the department to develop and drive an innovative and inclusive new Talent Strategy. This is an exciting time to join the Talent Team and the wider MoJ People Group as we transform our services to meet the diverse needs of an evolving business.
The post is open to Band C/HEO applicants on level transfer and other eligible staff on promotion.
The base location of the successful applicants will be 102 Petty France, London. In addition, flexible working arrangements are available between 102 Petty France, MoJ Hubs and home.
We will keep a merit list for a year for those who successfully pass the interview board but who are not offered a post.
Background
The people group have a responsibility to lead the MoJ in its’ thinking about our people agenda. As a department, we are going through a period of significant transformation and our people services will be at the forefront of enabling that change, supporting our business areas to be the best that they can be.
MoJ has a team of committed and capable professionals delivering people services across the Justice family. We have listened to your feedback and assessed our areas of strengths and where we need to further develop our service offering to you.
Our culture within MoJ and the way we do business will continue to be underpinned by our shared values of Purpose, Humanity, Openness and being Together. People Services will continue to provide supportive challenge and data driven insight to support driving this culture and raising the quality of public services.
About MoJ
The Ministry of Justice is one of the largest government departments, employing around 76,000 people, with a budget of approximately £7.4 billion. The justice system is a vital public service that changes people’s lives and our work spans criminal, civil, administrative and family justice. Each year millions of people across the UK use our services - including courts, tribunals, probation and prisons in England and Wales. We are all likely to come into contact with the justice system at some point in our lives, either because we have been a witness to or victim of a crime, to protect and enforce our rights, or to settle disputes.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join the MoJ Talent Team as Talent Manager. The Talent Manager will work closely with the newly appointed Head of Talent and senior leaders from across the department to devise and implement a new, more inclusive Talent Strategy which meets the diverse needs of the business. In addition to this, the Talent Manager will be responsible for working with stakeholders across the department and Civil Service to deliver a joined-up talent offering for all MoJ employees, and will be at the frontline in terms of ensuring that the team delivers a consistently excellent service to its customers. Key responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting the Head of Talent with the development and delivery of Talent Strategy.
2. Leading on the delivery of departmental, and the department’s participation in cross-governmental, talent schemes, including the Future and Senior Leader Schemes, Leadership Summit, Young England and Wales, Whitehall Industry Group and High Potential Development Scheme. The Talent Manager will be responsible for managing the launch, application, selection and evaluation processes for these.
3. Working closely with Functional Leads across the department and the wider Civil Service to facilitate MoJ’s involvement in functional talent activities.
4. Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with Talent Leads in HMCTS and HMPPS to ensure a joined-up approach to talent which works across the MoJ group.
5. Commissioning and collation of SCS and Band A talent information, including 9 box grid markings and talent biographies, as well as ensuring that this is up-to-date and accessible for use to inform succession planning and the promotion of development opportunities across the department and wider professions.
6. Working closely with the Head of Talent to support the department’s preparation for the annual Departmental Talent Review process.
7. Updating and tracking the team plan to ensure all key talent activities are delivered to agreed timelines.
8. Preparation of accurate and timely briefing to inform Executive Committee decisions on departmental talent initiatives.
9. Representing the team at talent related events, boards and committees as well as through delivery of timely advice and guidance via the talent mailbox.
Essential skills:
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise across multiple projects.
- Comfortable with working across multi-disciplinary teams to provide support, guidance and direction.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Keen initiative and a sound understanding of when escalation is necessary.
- Creativity and ability to approach new challenges with energy, curiosity and drive.
Competencies
We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Collaborating and Partnering
- Building Capability for All
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
Pensions
Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.
https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/
Benefits
Annual Leave
Pension
Support
Training
Networks
Security
Successful candidates must pass basic security checks. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard
Selection process details
This vacancy is using the Civil Service Competency Framework. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
Guidance on writing competency examples is available: A brief guide to competencies https://www.gov.uk/guidance/a-brief-guide-to-competencies
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
Eligibility
This vacancy is open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules.
Candidates in their probationary period are not eligible to apply for vacancies within this department.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/RECRUITMENT-PRINCIPLES-April-2018-FINAL-.pdf
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.
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 salary sacrifice arrangements for childcare vouchers, and voluntary benefits such as retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- 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.
Eligibility
Staff on fixed term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition.
21/12/2018, 23:55 hours.
Closing Date: 21st December 2018 at 23:55 hours
If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@sscl.gse.gov.uk Please quote the job reference.
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.