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Administrative Officer

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Administrative Officers are assigned to sections to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within the MoJ family. There will be some opportunity to exercise discretion and initiative, within a framework of well-established systems and processes.

Court Usher

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Court Usher acts as an essential first point of contact for all the court users involved in hearings. There will be regular contact with the judiciary, assisting the administrative staff with the smooth flow of court work. You will meet members of the public and their legal representatives,

Court Usher

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Court Usher

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Administrative Officer

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Most of the staff within MoJ are employed in administrative roles.

2 x Permanent posts

Administrative Officer

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1 x Fixed term post for a period of 6 months

Fixed Term Appointment Administrative Assistants - DVLA

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The work involves all or some of the following: Post opening and mail sorting, remittance handling, document checking, data entry, error correction, preparation of statistical returns, preparation and despatch of appropriate standard letters or forms and considerative casework.

Customer Services Assistant

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One position will be required to work a Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday. The other position will require a working pattern of a Monday,Tuesday and Thursday(18 hours each).

The Enquiries Team provides a comprehensive helpline service for people who contact the General Social Care Council. As a Customer Service Assistant your role will be busy and varied. In the organisations contact centre you will be dealing with a wide range of different queries in this front line service

Administrative Officer

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking for people who can demonstrate their potential to think imaginatively, generate practical and constructive solutions. This includes getting to grips with complex issues quickly and make sound, evidence based decisions and recommendations. Intelligence Analysts will influence decisions ranging from the strategic policy direction UKBA takes to tackle the threats it faces, to directing the deployment of our staff at frontier ports, through to assistance on individual criminal prosecution cases.

We encourage those who have previous experience in analytical intelligence work and familiarity with the use of analytical tools to apply.

Terms of employment:
Minimum period of posting: 2 years

A minimum of SC security clearance is required however you must be willing to undergo DV security clearance level if required.

You must be British to apply for this post. There must be no employment restriction or time limit on your permitted stay in the UK. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom continuously for 5 of the last 10 years.

Up to17 X Higher Intelligence Analyst

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

There are up to 17 nationwide opportunities for intelligence analysts ( London, Croydon, Scotland, Heathrow)

We encourage those who have previous experience in analytical intelligence work and familiarity with the use of analytical tools to apply.

Terms of employment:
Minimum period of posting: 2 years

A minimum of SC security clearance is required however you must be willing to undergo DV security clearance level if required

Pay scale for the 4 areas

Scotland - £25297 - £29757

London - £26345 - £30989 + LLA 3020

Heathrow - £26345 - £30989 + LLA 1240

Croydon - £26345 - £30989 + LLA 1710

Regional SSSI Support Adviser

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One FTA post, based in the Leicestershire and Rutland area team. This post
will be based in the East Midlands Region with the purpose of providing advice SSSI management, land management and contributing to the delivery of the East Midlands work programme principally advising landowners on the suitability for Higher Level Stewardship schemes

• Influencing of farmers and land managers to manage SSSI’s to achieve favourable condition by adopting sound environmental management practices through the uptake and improvement of agri-environment schemes.

To deliver Natural England’s objectives across the East Midlands Region we require a range of specialist expertise in a number of areas including: protected species; woodland ecology and management; parkland management and landscape; agronomy and crop protection (basis/facts), grassland ecology and management and management of river systems. You should also have a good understanding on how to address point source and diffused pollution. Applicants should also have a good understanding of hydrology and hydro-ecology. Applications are invited from candidates with one or more of these specialisms.

MOD Deputy Secretary, Defence Press & Broadcasting Advisory Committee

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Grade 6 (Broader Banded B1). The Defence Press and Broadcasting Advisory Committee (DPBAC) oversees a system designed to provide advice on matters of National Security to all sections of the media, to military staff and officials in government departments and agencies and occasionally to members of the public.

Ncpms Project Managers (all Levels)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Starting Salary From:
£24,287 + Market Force Factor £1,444 (Grade 4)
£30,723 + Market Force Factor £2,847 (Grade 5)
£39,178 + Market Force Factor £2,144 (Grade 6)

The Environment Agency is a major player across a wide range of environment-related construction projects throughout England and Wales. Our national capital programme management service is responsible for delivering a portfolio of capital works including flood and coastal defence schemes, waterways and water resources.

Area Director’s Support Officer

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to work closely with the Area Director, his senior team and members of the Judiciary. Working in a small, very friendly and enthusiastic team, you will have a bird’s eye view of what the Area Director’s role encompasses. You will see first hand what is involved in running one of the largest areas in England and Wales, which has a budget of £42m and employs some 900 staff.

Audit Manager (Value for Money), National Audit Office

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Reporting to the Director of Performance Measurement, the candidate will manage a number of projects of varying sizes; representing the NAO directly with clients; manage external consultants for the delivery of VFM studies and contribute to the strategic direction and the day to day management of the Performance Measurement area.

HEO/BAND D PMO Coordinator

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Responsibilities:

1. Managing and delivering projects
Planning, tracking and reporting
- Collating, quality assuring and analysing individual project reports and related information, creating summaries and exception reports
- Maintaining Directgov's portfolio plans (active projects and the pipeline) based on information regularly gathered from programmes and projects; identifying and reporting exceptions
- Logging proposals for new projects and capabilities, and ensuring they are processed according to the agreed processes and time lines, including impact assessment, review and approval

Video Server Manager

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To maintain the operational Video Server infrastructure and associated application functions effectively and efficiently to support the Library’s business objectives.

E-Learning Interactive Designer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This position is responsible for all aspects of visual learning design for e-learning courses including supporting the development of learning by engaging the learner in immersive online environments based on realistic scenarios that support key legislative and regulatory police training.

You will be working within the People and Development directorate, which provides professional leadership in police service HR matters. This involves the development of HR policies that support the nationally agreed strategic priorities for policing and representing the police service HR community in strategic policy and decision making at national and international level. The directorate is also responsible for nationally delivered training and examination programmes and developing a national approach to leadership in policing and policing HR strategy.

Infrastructure & Security Manager

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This position has sole responsibility for operational and security management of the NCALT MLE (Managed Learning Environment) ensuring high availability of all NCALT services, whilst ensuring that they fully support the wider strategic NPIA Information Assurance and Security aims of the Home Office Police Forces and NPIA Associated Partners at all times.

MLE Developer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This position is a specialist role to perform complex all-around software application development on high profile projects for the MLE (Managed Learning Environment), ensuring all design, coding, unit testing and associated documentation is completed within agreed time and quality parameters meeting the high levels of service required by a significant national customer base.

E-Learning Developer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Laboratory Attendant - Pay Band G (Laboratory Attendant)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will provide scientific and technical support to the Quality Assurance Unit in respect of preparation and provision of Proficiency Testing (PT) samples and culture collection samples for both VLA and non VLA laboratories. The necessary training will be provided to enable you to become fully competent in performing a wide range of routine laboratory procedures. You will also have delegated responsibility for specified areas of work as agreed with your Line Manager.

Laboratory Attendant - Pay Band G (Laboratory Attendant)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will deliver an evolving portfolio of diagnostic laboratory tests to our customers. Your work will be of the highest quality and delivered within the stated test turnaround times in support of the Laboratory Services Division (LSD) mission statement to provide world class veterinary laboratory services and consultancy which exceed our customers’ expectations.

Category Manager Consultancy

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The role makes a significant and visible contribution to the Professional Services first goal, namely, the ‘savings for the nation’.

As Category Manager of the Consultancy Portfolio, you will be part of Buying Solutions Professional Services Category Team, a team wishing to build on its success during SR04 by assisting public sector organisations to deliver significantly improved value for money in their procurement activity through driving growth of the consultancy and wider portfolio frameworks. Our remit extends across the entire public sector, including Local Government and Health.

SIO - Senior Press Officer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Department for Work and Pensions is looking for an enthusiastic and talented SIO to join our busy and friendly press team.

Deputy Head of News

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Communications directorate plans, commissions and delivers communication activity across all parts of DWP and its Delivery Agencies. We are proactive, positive strategic partners who are energised, opinionated, expert and fun to work with; our structure is non-hierarchical and we value creativity and contributions from all our people.

IRC43780 HEO Technical Architect - Worcester

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Animal Health is the government’s executive agency primarily responsible for ensuring that farmed animals in England, Scotland and Wales are healthy, disease free and well looked after. They also have responsibility for managing notifiable disease outbreaks. The organisation has over 1600 people based across Great Britain and they work on behalf of the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Scottish Executive and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Over recent years there have been significant changes in farming practices and Animal Health has to continue to respond effectively to the needs of both its direct customers and the general public.
The agency is currently implementing a number of significant projects to achieve the business strategy for 2012 and beyond. Technical Architecture engagement is a key element in providing Technical guidance and assurance to a number of these projects, as well as the co-ordination of business and technology information across the projects. This role is required to enable the functions to provide this support and co-ordinate the information recording.

Project and PMO Support Manager QCD00811

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This delivery-focused role presents two key challenges. The first will see you supporting the delivery of a host of training guides and online resources aimed at empowering and motivating the Exams Office community. The other will involve underpinning our 14-19 change programme with effective risk and information management – everything needed to keep delivery and performance on track.

Project Support Manager QCD00812

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 14-19 change programme is one of our most high-profile projects. In this key role, you will help ensure that we deliver the products and services needed to make it a success. This will involve planning and project managing the production of everything from training and guides to online resources – all aimed at empowering and motivating the Exams Office community.

Band 2 Epidemiologist

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post is in the Epidemiology Unit within the Health and Safety Executive Chief Scientific Adviserrs Group. It works alongside an Analytical Services Division which includes the Statistics Branch. Together, Epidemiology Unit and Statistics Branch employ approximately 20 statisticians and 15 support staff. Epidemiology Unit and Statistics Branch are part of the Government Statistical Service the governance of which is overseen by the independent UK Statistics Authority.The focus of this particular job in Epidemiology Unit is on the epidemiology of work-related illness (and injury), but the post also includes responsibility for statistics on work-related illness. Working with a medical epidemiologist, and 5 other statisticians (2 others at this grade and three Assistant Statisticians) with the additional support of HSE's Senior Statistician, the post-holder will have an important role in ensuring that HSE is able to make best use of epidemiological and statistical information in achieving its aims, and will also have an opportunity to build on existing statistical and other skills in conducting epidemiological research.

Advanced Technical Apprenticeship (Electronics and Electrical Engineering)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GCHQ is one of the UK’s intelligence services and helps counter threats which compromise national and global security, by using highly sophisticated technology to intercept communications and electronic signals to produce ‘intelligence’. GCHQ also helps protect Government communications and information systems from attack.

GCHQ will take you through a 3 year Technical Apprenticeship at Gloucestershire College starting in September 10. The first 2 years will be at College and the final year will be at GCHQ on a placement programme. You will receive full training and support throughout the programme, as well as a salary and all the benefits you’d expect from a Civil Service organisation

Legal Adviser

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GCHQ’s legal commercial role is to provide our customers with technical advice and guidance on good practice in keeping communications networks and information secure. The two principle issues in relation to GCHQ’s commercial relationships are the need to drive out value from existing contracts and meet an ever increasing demand for IA services

Administrative Officer

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Walsall Pension Centre are looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals ready to take on challenging team member roles. Full time working patterns are 37 hours per week over 5 days. All working patterns will include rostered Saturdays. When rostered to work on a Saturday, a day off in the week will be given. Applications for part time hours will be considered once the trainee has met the required standard following training.There is a requirement for all staff to work one late night per week until 8.15 pm which is arranged on a rota basis.

Remuneration Manager

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

• To lead on remuneration policy development and review
• To provide expert advice and guidance on remuneration policy and to advise on its application in individual cases and corporate issues
• To provide timely reporting structures for Business and Financial Planning
• Develop and manage the Directorate’s reporting for Key Performance Indicators and the Corporate Balance Scorecard
• To lead on cost effective benefits offered to staff

DWP /DH- Litigation Lawyer

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Legal Group of the Department for Work and Pensions is seeking a litigation lawyer. The Group provides legal services to both DWP and the Department of Health across the whole range of their work and its lawyers are involved in some of the most challenging, controversial and high profile issues that Government faces in connection with the health, well-being and financial security of the community. The Group deals with a variety of legal work, including legislation (both primary and secondary), EC law matters, Human Rights Act issues, employment and commercial law, as well as both civil and criminal litigation

GMP Inspector

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GMP Inspectors work as part of the GMP Inspection team to reduce risk and improve the quality of medicinal products for patients, by performing inspections at a wide range of sites in the UK and overseas, to assess the compliance of organisations with their legal obligations.

Senior Policy Advisor International Policy on Intellectual Property, Public Health and Climate Change

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Please note - This is a re-advertised Post

Previous applicants need not apply and their applications will not be re-considered

Policy Advisor – to work on Intellectual Property and Public Health policy, particularly in relation to access to medicines for developing countries and climate change policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile, complex multilateral economic and development issue. The international Intellectual Property system underpins the innovation needed to stimulate our and the wider international economy and tackle many of the global issues we face. This role will be at the heart of developing policy to get the balance right between encouraging the innovation needed to tackle some of most serious challenges we face (climate change, public health) and disseminating its results, particularly to developing countries.
It's an opportunity to develop multilateral negotiating skills - you will lead on negotiations in a number of multilateral fora; to develop cross-Whitehall experience, particularly with DFID and BIS; and to gain experience in a key area of international economic policy. The Intellectual Property Office has a close relationship with the FCO and is particularly committed to supporting personal development.
You will play a key role in the Trade Policy and Development team, supporting the team leader to develop and establish: i) the government's international policy on IP and Public Health (Access to medicines); ii) climate change and IP; iii) IP and wider trade and development issues. Your roles will primarily focus on i) and ii).

Business Area Expert (SEO)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post will be a half time secondment awarded initially for 6 months, with a possible extension for a further 6 months. The post will be based in London and may require some travel.

Document Services Operators

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Document Services Department (DSD) is responsible for the storage, production, replacement and duplication of the holdings at The National Archives. The holdings currently amount to in excess of 10 million documents.

As part of its services the department is responsible for providing access to the records maintained by The National Archives. Under DSD line management you will assist in all aspects of document retrieval, delivery services, replacement and storage management. Document production is carried out via the means of a computerised ordering system.

As part of its services the department is responsible for providing copies from The National Archives’ holdings and accepting and processing orders for copies from public records. DSD also makes copies of records for internal customers (e.g. The National Archive’s website or educational services). Most of the record copying work is carried out using a range of sophisticated digital scanning techniques.

Working to line management you will be expected to be flexible, undertaking any of the above duties throughout the department, paying particular attention to the preservation needs of the records whilst maintaining a high level of customer service.

Specialist Operations Centre Covert Adviser - 3 year civilian secondment

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Operations Directorate offers a wide range of services to support everyday policing. It manages services that support police investigations and help bring offenders to justice.

Business Change Manager Processing South

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To lead in the organisational changes in CA&D South that will deliver closer integration, greater efficiency and cost effectiveness in the Library’s processing capability.

To be a senior collection processing manager for current intake in St Pancras, acting to ensure effective and efficient processing. To provide leadership and support for individual team managers and their teams

Head of Testing – Animal Health Information Management & Technology Division

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

2 Year Fixed Term Appointment.

The contribution of the Testing Service to Animal Health is significant and delivers the following benefits to our IT systems and operations:
• Improved system quality through more effective testing. Reduced failures, and reduced cost of system ownership.
• Governs supplier quoted testing activities, demonstrating value for money on test effort, mitigating the significant financial risk of testing overspend.
• Enables enhanced user experience

Sitting within Information Management and Technology Division (IMT), the Testing Service covers all IT development and performance improvement initiatives.

The job role requires the effective provision of this Testing Service to programme and project managers, ranging from advice and guidance on best practice through governance and supplier management to the recruitment and provision of deployed skilled testing resource.

HR Policy Manager

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The HR Policy Manager will have authority to take decisions within their defined areas of personnel work, and to give advice within the parameters of Registry policy and guidance.

Apprentice Joiner

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You can apply on-line by visiting our website at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/jobs and your application should arrive by Friday 26th March 2010.

Alternatively your completed application form and equal opportunities form can be sent by email to hseccmrecruitment@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or by post to Historic Scotland Regional Office, Crown Square, Edinburgh Castle, EH1 2NG to arrive by Friday 26th March 2010.

Apprentice Stonemason

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To learn the trade of Stonemasonry. This will involve masonry consolidation, dressing stone and building stone as well as many other conservation practices and general routine maintenance of the properties in care within the Edinburgh MCU Depot Region.

Monument Manager - St Vigeans Museum

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Visitor Services - welcoming visitors to the site, assessing their individual needs and answering enquiries both by telephone and in person. Selling admission tickets and promoting the sales of Friends Memberships, Scottish Explorer Passes, guidebooks and retail sales. Delivery of customer care to internal and external customers in accordance with Historic Scotland's designated training programme and expectations. Imparting information relating to the history of the monument. Promotion of all Historic Scotland sites, including events and other activities. Liaison with local attractions and Tourist Information Centres to obtain and exchange local publicity material. Provision of local information to visitors.

Monument Manager - Meigle Museum

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Visitor Services - welcoming visitors to the site, assessing their individual needs and answering enquiries both by telephone and in person. Selling admission tickets and promoting the sales of Memberships, Scottish Explorer Passes, guidebooks and retail sales. Delivery of customer care to internal and external customers in accordance with Historic Scotland's designated training programme and expectations. Imparting information relating to the history of the stones, including delivery of guided tours as arranged. Promotion of all Historic Scotland sites, including events and other activities. Facilitating education and outreach activities by assisting the Education Officer (South/Central) with visits and activities relative to the museum. Liaison with local attractions and Tourist Information Centres to obtain and exchange local publicity material. Provision of local information to visitors.

Veterinarian - Research

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An important role awaits the right candidate to undertake mainly field-based veterinary research in the Food and Environmental Safety department. You will play a leading role in the investigation into the epidemiology and control in food animal production of bacteria of significance to food safety and human health. You will provide robust scientific data, publications for peer review journals, presentations for National and International conferences and evidence-based consultancy derived from experience and analysis from your own research and scientific literature to assist policy makers and other risk managers in the control of zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance. Travel throughout Great Britain to investigate a variety of premises is involved in the work so a full valid UK driving licence is necessary or access to an alternative means of transport.

You must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or have a degree which can be registered for immediate membership. A PhD or other post-graduate training or experience in relevant area of research would be an advantage.

Finance Support Manager

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Context:

Ofsted is a non-ministerial Government Department. Inspection Development aims to develop world class inspection methodology that drives improvement through the system with a clear focus on the user. It is organised in three broad areas of expertise: Social Care, Education & Care, and Learning & Skills. Each area is led by a Development Director who develops national expertise on one of these areas and leads on a flexible portfolio of work.

Overall purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Manager Directorate Support, this post will support the key day to day finance processes of the directorate including ensuring that invoices are raised and payments made accurately, on time and charged to the appropriate budget. You will work with the senior manager, directorate support, in monitoring directorate expenditure and financial processes, identifying possible risks and providing reports to the directors on issues such as potential under/overspends. According to the capability of the individual appointed, there is the opportunity to take a wider role in the directorate’s work including the preparation of financial reports and business cases.

Press & Publicity Officer

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The House of Lords Information Office aims to promote a better understanding and knowledge of the role and work of the House of Lords as the second chamber of the UK Parliament. The Office provides an enquiry service to the public, the press and to members of the House by telephone, e-mail and letter; produces publications about the role and work of the House; manages contacts with the press and media, and provides material and supports the activities of the Parliamentary Education Service.
The post holder will be a member of the Information Office and will also work closely with the Office of the Clerk of the Parliaments. They will report to the Head of Press and Media who is based in the Committee Office and will support the work of the Director of Public Information.

The Information Office is part of the Department of Information Services, which comprises the Information Office, the Library and Research Services and the Parliamentary Archives.

Marketing Director

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1.1 Buying Solutions, as the lead Professional Buying organisation (PBO) for the public sector, must deliver significant cashable savings (£2 billion) in 2012/13.

1.2 For the duration of the strategic plan the total spend across the public sector is forecast to decline between 8-15%. Best estimates suggest that Buying Solutions has around 10% share of this market, and therefore as an organisation we are facing some significant marketing and business development challenges – specifically to achieve our strategic growth targets we will need to double our market share in a declining market, ‘compete’ more effectively against other Public Buying Organisations (PBOs), rapidly increase our awareness and reputation, and increase our ability to engage and build strategic relationships with key customers.

1.3 To achieve this, it requires a dynamic and focused Marketing and Business Development function aligned to its strategic objectives with a committed, high calibre team delivering demonstrable, superior performance.

Communications Director

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1.1 Buying Solutions, as the lead Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) for the public sector, must deliver significant cashable savings (£2 billion) in 2012/13.

1.2 For the duration of the strategic plan the total spend across the public sector is forecast to decline between 8-15%. Best estimates suggest that Buying Solutions has around 10% share of this market, and therefore as an organisation we are facing some significant marketing and business development challenges – specifically to achieve our strategic growth targets we will need to double our market share in a declining market, ‘compete’ more effectively against other Professional Buying Organisations (PBOs), rapidly increase our awareness and reputation, and increase our ability to engage and build strategic relationships with key customers.

Head of External Communications

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As Head of External Communications, reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for developing a strong media profile through proactive and reactive media relations activities, and for providing specific advice to the Executive Board and senior management team on media strategy and handling.
This includes developing effective media strategies to support Buying Solutions’ overall communications strategies and manage reputational risk; managing media relations via internal resources to handle and issues and crisis management; developing and maintaining close working relationships with OGC and HM Treasury’s press office to ensure that they are kept well-informed on all media relations issues and that activities are aligned where appropriate.

Press and Communications Manager

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This role is a specialised post for a senior communications professional with excellent speech and feature-writing skills, as this forms a large part of the work. This role is an integral part of the Commission’s press team and requires high standard press office skills and experience.

Framework Policy and Guidance Administrator

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a temporary post to the Frameworks, Policy and Guidance (FPG) team for approximately 18 months.

FPG handles policy and guidance work for inspection and regulation within the Development directorate. This post will be attached to the maintained schools team. It supports the development, maintenance and dissemination of maintained schools inspection framework, policy, procedures and guidance, but staff may also contribute to other areas of the directorate’s work as the business need requires.

This post provides a good opportunity to gain experience in a policy environment. The work is rewarding and varied and the post holder will have responsibility for agreed aspects of school inspection work. This post allows the opportunity to build up a good deal of knowledge about school inspection, enabling the post holder to provide sound advice and information to internal and external colleagues.

The post holder will be managed by a B2 (HEO) Policy Manager.

Administrative Officer

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To provide general administrative support to the Animal Health Office which works to safeguard animal health and welfare within the region. This will involve a wide range of administrative functions including being responsible for a set of admin procedures. This involves taking responsibility for updating management information and providing assistance in other work areas when required. Inputting data into databases relevant to work areas, liaising with the public and colleagues.

Contracts & Risk Manager

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Flexible location.

The Environment Agency is a major player across a wide range of environment related construction projects throughout England and Wales. Our National Capital Programme Management Service (ncpms) is responsible for delivering a wide range of capital works projects including flood and coastal defence schemes, water resources and contaminated land remediation projects.

Ncpms delivers a project and programme management service, overseeing projects through their lifecycle from initial strategic planning to implementation and delivery of the final output. We work in partnership with other departments and with internal and external clients, as well as an extensive framework of external suppliers, to successfully delivery projects to the agreed programme. The service strives for excellence in all its activities and recognises the success and achievements of its people and projects.

Our work is fast-moving and high profile and to ensure we deliver innovative, cost effective solutions we’re looking for a forward-thinking, individual to help us manage our increasing programme.

Policy and Programme Manager

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To lead the Sustainable Resource aim of the government’s Strategy for England’s Trees, Woods and Forests. Influencing and developing government policy and co-ordinating the Forestry Commission’s work to generate in England a woodland resource that contributes environmental, economic, and social benefits now and for the future.

PA to the Chair

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Personal Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Chair of the Commission and occasional administrative support to the two non-executive directors.

Working closely with the PA to the Chief Executive and Directors, the role will be the liaison point for the Chair and will deal with all levels of staff and external stakeholders, Ministry of Justice and other outside bodies.

The post will be appointed on a part-time basis of 3 days a week (Monday – Wednesday 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m).

Regional Control Centre Operators

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Highways Agency Regional Control Centres are a hive of activity. Our teams monitor what's happening out on the roads using a CCTV network and make fast decisions when an incident occurs. They deploy roadside and on-road resources, communicate with Traffic Officers and develop effective response plans.

As a Regional Control Centre Operator, you should be calm under even the greatest pressure, you'll be able to reconsider your decisions as new information emerges, maintain effective communication with teams out on the road - and ensure the right, rapid response to every situation.

This role is classed as a safety critical role due to the nature of responsibility.

Administrative Officer

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You’ll provide administrative support to our Woodland Officers in the preparation of grant schemes and felling licences. This will involve acting as a point of contact for enquiries and ensuring information is dealt with promptly and working as part of the wider administrative team.

Administrative Officer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Administrative Officer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fixed term contract, of no longer than 51 weeks, there is a possibility of this post being made permanent dependent upon future requirements.

Administrative Assistant

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Administrative Support staff provide general admin support to the various sections within the court/tribunal/office or provide support to other functions within the MoJ family. Although many of the tasks are straightforward, regulated by well-established guidelines and/or detailed instructions, some initiative may be required.

Administrative Officer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Selection Exercise Manager

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is an independent non Departmental public body, established in April 06, to select judges in the courts and tribunals, and non-legal tribunal members. The JAC selects judicial candidates through fair and open competition, encouraging a wide range of quality candidates to apply for the posts that it advertises.

Data Quality Assurance Assistant

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have the skills and knowledge to contribute to an exciting government information project?

This is your chance to contribute to the high-profile government project that will see more public sector information released into the public domain. Your focus will be on performing quality assurance on our rapidly growing website archive – and reviewing any issues raised on JIRA, our web-based tracking system.
You will also have the opportunity to provide a range of project support to the Government Data Manager.

This is a position that calls for a keen interest in information science and information technology. A good understanding of web archiving is also essential, as is the proven ability to manage your own workload and perform well under pressure.

Head of Facilities

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Estates Directorate is a newly formed Directorate established to deliver the MoJ’s Estates Strategy: completing the merger and transforming the way we work (March 2009). It identifies the need to use property in a more intelligent way

Workplace Manager or Workplace Manager Residual Estate

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Workplace Manager
To manage the delivery of a range of Facilities Management (FM) services to customers based in 102 Petty France ensuring services match customer needs and comply with MoJ policies and financial authority and budgetary limits.

Workplace Manager Residual Estate
To manage the delivery of a range of FM services to customers based in the residual estate ensuring services match customer needs and comply with MoJ policies and financial authority and budgetary limits. As the majority of these services relate to Hard FM, take the lead on all Hard FM issues and contract management for the London estate.

Administrative Assistant

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fixed term contract, of no longer than 51 weeks, there is a possibility of this post being made permanent dependent upon future requirements.

Harvesting Works Supervisor

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Your principal role will be to plan and organise work sites to efficiently deliver the harvesting programme by providing support in the day to day supervision of the harvesting team in the New Forest and also in South East England.

Legal Executive/Solicitor

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

• Provide crucial support that benefits the whole country
• Enjoy a wide variety of work
• Join a close-knit team
• Enhance your skills, knowledge and prospects

At the Environment Agency, we’re responsible for preserving and protecting the environment in England and Wales. One of the biggest challenges we face is from flooding and we’re currently undertaking some major projects in this area. As part of our Legal team, you’ll be closely involved in that work, providing the unwavering support that makes these initiatives possible.

Retail Supervisor

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Museum of London is one of Europe’s largest urban history museums and our staff are passionate about what they do. We employ a wide range of people in jobs as diverse as the team we are trying to build.

Higher Executive Officer - Statistician/Researcher/Analyst

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Authority has a statutory duty to assess all official statistics before they can be designated as National Statistics and to reassess all of the existing 1300 National Statistics in order to determine which of them can continue to be designated as National Statistics.

This is a major task for the Authority and the post holder can expect to spend a significant proportion of their time ensuring that the Authority meets this objective. Following each assessment, the post holder will assist in drafting a report which summarises the main findings of the assessment, including a recommendation about whether the statistics should be designated as National Statistics. Each report will also identify any areas for improvement, and any good practices. The post holder can expect to be working on more than one assessment at any given point.

The post holder will also have the opportunity to get involved in shorter term, responsive research to address emerging issues.

This is a fixed term contract or secondment for 2 or 3 years.

Licensing Officer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Applications are invited from substantive Administrative Officer (AO) staff for an AO Licensing Officer based in Marine Scotland, in the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen

The job holder will provide administrative support to the Licensing Operations Team; in particular to the Food and Environmental Protection Act (FEPA) licensing business and emergency response work of the team.

Administrative Officer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As the UK's consumer and competition authority, the OFT’s mission is to make markets work well for consumers. Protecting the interests of the public through publishing research, advice, guidance and, increasingly, enforcement action, our profile has never been higher.

AO Case Support Officer (Apprenticeship)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To provide administrative support to Case Teams - working for both legal and investigative staff. Reporting to the Senior Law Clerk.

Administrative Officer (AO) / Business Support Unit

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post hold will aid with the achievement of the [MHS] Operations Group organisational aims of cost effectiveness, efficiency and consistency through the provision of effective operational support on a national basis to field managers and staff.

Director - Market Reform

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To help us deliver our strategic goals, we now are looking for an exceptional director to make a major contribution to our leadership of the water and sewerage sectors. This opportunity covers the development and implementation of new and innovative policies to deliver the solutions to the challenges ahead, and the leadership of our major casework activity.

Director - Future Prices

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Director - Casework

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Social Development Advisers

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Currently we have around 56 social development advisers in DFID. As a social development adviser in DFID, you will offer professional social analysis in support of DFID’s work on policy and programmes in poorer countries – or to promote effective action to support poverty reduction in international arenas concerned with development, environment and climate change, conflict reduction or trade and economic growth. This is a job that could take you anywhere – usually on a series of three to five year assignments in DFID offices around the world or in the UK.

SDAs within DFID perform a wide range of roles in relation to the formulation and monitoring of DFID’s own central policy frameworks; the development of DFID’s knowledge base, learning capability, and the promotion of research; the formulation, monitoring and implementation of DFID’s regional strategies; the formulation, implementation and monitoring of country strategies; working to develop effective partnerships with DFID’s key international/multilateral partners.

For more information please visit www.dfid.gov.uk

EO Inspection Support Manager

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HMIC is required by statute to;Promote the efficiency and effectiveness of policing in England and Wales through the inspection process, to facilitate the spread of good practice and to provide advice and support to tripartite partners on policing issues whilst maintaining independence of judgement and the highest professional standard.

Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative (ECSFDI) is an advice and incentives programme to reduce diffuse pollution from agriculture (DWPA). It is sponsored by Defra and delivered in partnership by Natural England (NE) and the Environment Agency (EA). The post is available for the final year of Phase 2 of the Initiative which covers a 3-year period of April 2008 to March 2011.

Postholders will support the delivery of NE’s objectives and outcomes for the ECSFDI and contribute to the EA’s goal of improved and protected waters in ‘Creating a Better Place’.

The principal purpose of the CSFO role is to develop catchment specific CSF advice campaigns resulting in behavioural change amongst farmers and land managers, leading to a reduction in diffuse water pollution from agriculture (DWPA). CSFOs are responsible for developing and implementing these campaigns, engaging with local farmers, partners and stakeholders and securing agreement and ownership at catchment scale on key pollution issues and solutions. They drive delivery via a range of tools, including direct advice delivery, specialist advisory support (procured through contractors) and incentives (a dedicated CSF capital grant scheme and agri-environment schemes such as Environmental Stewardship (ES)).

Head of Finance (Business Service and Delivery)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) is an intelligence led agency dedicated to reducing harm caused to the UK by organised crime. The finance department of approximately 65 staff serves an organisation with an operational budget of c£450 million and a workforce of approximately 4,000.

SOCA finance enjoys an enviable reputation within the Government due to the quality of its statutory and mangement reporting and its ability to manage expenditure efficiently. SOCA is recruiting a Head of Finance to report to the Deputy Director Finance continue to deliver the finance strategy.

Health Walks Assistant Delivery Officer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will assist SW Regional Health Walk Delivery Officer and work as part of a regional delivery team to deliver target 2.1.1.4 to increase the participation in health walks, as part of Natural England’s expansion of the Walking for Health (WfH) with the Department of Health.

You will support the delivery of a number of healthy walking projects in the region, and assist Health Walk Delivery Officers in securing the targeted expansion of healthy walking in line with our national agreement with the Department of Health.

Work with regional stakeholders including Primary Care Trusts, Local Authorities, Charitable Trusts and Voluntary bodies to deliver and expand Walking for Health.

Assist with guidance and support for new and existing health walks schemes to extend the number of walks they offer and increase participation in line with the targeting plan for expanding Walking for Health. Support networking between schemes.

Develop a broad understanding of the benefits of walking, both for individuals, communities and the natural environment and communicate this confidently with stakeholders. Assist in promoting the achievements of WHI internally and externally supporting training workshops and media campaigns.

Information Policy & Process Manager

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The successful candidate will be a strong drafter and excellent communicator, with the ability to work independently and build and maintain strong working relationships. Previous experience in information management or policy development would be an asset.

RAISEonline Implementation Manager

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This post is within the Inspection Data and Information Team, in the Inspection Delivery Directorate. This team delivers all routine pre-inspection reporting nationally, as well as supporting the quality assurance of all external data that feeds into the process. An important part of this work involves the provision of the RAISEonline service, which provides statistical information about the performance of schools and pupils to support inspection and school improvement. A project is underway to create a replacement RAISEonline service to take over the provision of school statistics from 2011. This post is an important part of that project and is responsible for ensuring that the service created meets the needs of its full range of users.

RAISEonline Technical Officer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An important part of this work involves the provision of the RAISEonline service, which provides statistical information about the performance of schools and pupils to support inspection and school improvement.

A project is underway to create a replacement RAISEonline service to take over the provision of school statistics from 2011. This post is an important part of that project and is responsible for ensuring that the service created is technically robust and able to meeting stakeholders’ needs.

Laboratory Attendant - Pay Band G (Laboratory Attendant)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will provide necessary help and support to the Regional Laboratories and external customers in respect of provision of a wide range of microbiological media, both solid and liquid.

Head of IT

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To lead the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) IT Department. To develop strategies and action plans to continually improve the ICO’s IT effectiveness and performance. To manage the outsourced IT services contracts.

Licensing Team Leader

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Consumer Credit Act 1974 requires most businesses that offer credit or lend money to consumers to be licensed by the OFT. Licence fees are charged to cover the cost of the provision of the credit licensing service and these posts are involved in the handling of those fees as well as the collection of an industry wide levy recently introduced and applicable to many licence holders.

Tribunal Clerk/Administrative Officer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The position may involve some travel to cluster sites, mainly: Bournemouth, Havant, Isle of Wight and surrounding areas.

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Responsible for the day-to-day accounts receivable activities which include the invoicing of customers for services provided and recording and monitoring of payment receipts. He/ she will also provide general administrative support to the Finance Directorate in undertaking any other duties required.

Card Services Assistant

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To support the Card Services Manager in providing administrative assistance for the efficient operation of FCO Services Corporate Credit account schemes. This will include receipt and data entry of credit card and account information and ensuring that cardholders and expenditure approvers complete electronic records for reconciliation with statements of accounts due to Royal Bank of Scotland. The post-holder will also provide general administrative support to the Finance Directorate in undertaking any other duties required.

Credit Controller

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Credit Controllers are responsible for the timely collection from customers of all revenues due to FCO Services as a consequence of billed services

Business Link Service Development Executive

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post holder will contribute to the successful implementation and development of the regional Business Link service. Working to support the Development Manager they will help to integrate new services under the Business Link brand and assist in developing a culture of continuous improvement.

Working in a dynamic environment, demonstrating excellent project management and planning skills the post holder is likely to have responsibility for more than one project activity at any one time and will need to develop good working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.

Contracts Delivery Assistant

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Working closely with the Contracts Delivery Manager, the post is part of a close-knit team that oversees the publication of official documents through private sector contractors; and provides expert information to the public and government organisations.

Pennine Bridleway Support Adviser

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post holder will support those working on the Pennine Bridleway project and take on other general support duties as required to enable the project to run efficiently, deliver programme targets and ensure any visitor to the office has a welcoming experience. He/she will have regular contact with local authority partners and members of the public interested in the trail and also be involved in the marketing of the open sections and prepare for the opening of the rest of the trail.

Market Research Manager

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To manage and lead on all market research activity across all of the British Library’s key markets and target audiences, and ensure that the learning from market research is embedded throughout the organisation and used to inform future marketing activity, including new product and service development, and the Library’s marketing strategy.

Sewerage Leader

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As the economic regulator of the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales, we protect consumers, promote value and safeguard the future. Given our role within the sector, it is critical that the technical advice we deliver is of the highest quality possible. You will ensure that it is.

Developer HEO

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The role holder is responsible for the development and delivery of 'front end' services delivered on the Directgov platform via the public user interface.

Innovation Manager

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As the economic regulator of the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales, we protect consumers, promote value and safeguard the future. With issues such as climate change and sustainability creating new challenges, we need to help companies across the sector stay at the forefront of latest thinking. You will make sure that they are.

Events Coordinator

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

North East Regional Club Co-ordinator

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Let’s Get Cooking is a programme which is setting up a national network of school-based cooking clubs across England. Further to our successful £20M Big Lottery Fund bid, we have been rolling out the programme nationally since October 2007. Around 3500 new clubs have now been recruited nationally, with a target of 3000 full clubs and 2000 associate clubs by the end of 2010. The head office Let's Get Cooking team is based in Sheffield, with teams of two regional staff (comprising a Let's Get Cooking Club Coordinator and a Training Officer) in each of the nine English government regions.

Marketing Manager

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To develop and implement effective marketing activity for Whinlatter and Grizedale to establish and increase consumer brand awareness and help meet commercial targets.

Traffic Officers

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Traffic Officer will present the public face of the Agency and individual Officers will, in their dealings with the public, be able to influence the Highways Agency’s reputation and the positive or negative way in which people perceive the Agency. One of the positive manifestations of this job being carried out well is improved response to incidents on the Traffic Officer’s section of the network and positive liaison with other road users. This will result in improved road safety and driver confidence, increased journey time reliability and reduced incident relation congestion. This is a 24/7 service operating 365 days per year. This role is classed as a safety critical role due to the nature of the working environment on the motorway network and dealing with road users.

NOMS ICT Director

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MoJ is the third largest Department in Whitehall, and ICT across MoJ provides services to over 80,000 staff in prisons, probation, courts and HQ in 2721 buildings. It is a large scale and complex operation with 6 major networks, 600 major applications, 3000 local applications and derivatives and 60 case management systems.

The NOMS ICT Director is a key leadership role on the demand side of the newly created Ministry of Justice ICT function, ensuring that NOMS receives value for money from its investment in ICT as well as seeks to drive further efficiencies from its cost base. This dual role has responsibility for influencing senior managers on the delivery side of MoJ ICT and service providers to ensure that quality services are provided to NOMS.

As a member of the NOMS Senior Management team you will develop an IS/IT strategy, a funding and performance management framework and an implementation plan, that will underpin the NOMS business strategy. You will ensure that services are provided in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and directly manage the provision of services following the rollout of a new case management system to NOMS and the provision of local IT support in prisons.

Brand and Design Coordinator

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post is at the heart of the Central Communication function. The Brand and Design Coordinator will help ensure that all marketing and communications support the identified brand values and communications objectives of the organisation. The role encompasses all elements of brand, design, and marketing.
You will be a ‘champion’ of the OGC brand sharing knowledge and influencing OGC’s internal stakeholders, by providing brand and creative design input/solutions to complex projects.
You will be responsible for commissioning external design resources, as appropriate, for the production of specific activity from client briefing through to delivery, ensuring they are well-managed and evaluated and deliver solutions on time and on budget.
You will design, monitor and review artwork for in-house and external marketing materials produced. Ensure format styles, typography, colour theory, graphic and accessibility standards are met.

Web Coordinator

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As Web Coordinator you are responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the OGC’s external website, Contracts Database and OGC’s intranet. You will provide design, editorial and technological input to ensure that changes to the sites are completed in a timely and efficient manner; that both sites are accurate, up-to-date and accessible, and reflect the OGC’s priorities and business purpose.

You are required to help knowledge sharing among all the OGC’s audiences, internal and external, by providing training, management information, and evaluation reports that educate and enthuse the organisation about OGC’s web and intranet sites.

You provide editorial support by guiding content owners as well as writing for the web and ensuring that editorial standards are met.

PA to the Chief Technology Officer

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ICTS Directorate provides vision and professional leadership in information technology, communications and science for policing in England and Wales. It coordinates, facilitates and consults with police IT and network staff on the information systems and communications initiatives needed to improve policing. The ICTS Directorate also includes the IMPACT programme.

Secretariat Liaison Manager

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Service Desk Manager

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Events Manager QCD00794

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is your chance to deliver high-profile corporate events for an equally high-profile organisation. You will also set standards and provide guidance for all events being organised for our programmes of work. Your main challenge will be to implement our presence at the education sector’s largest exhibitions and conferences - managing a wide range of logistics, marketing materials and external suppliers. In all that you do, you will work collaboratively to ensure our new brand is applied consistently and creatively wherever it appears.

Assistant Molecular Diagnostician

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Post 1 - Purpose of job (Part Time)
To assist with molecular diagnostics within the Molecular Technology Unit at Fera in support of satutory and commercial plant health areas.

Post 2 - Purpose of job
To assist with molecular diagnostics within the Molecular Technology Unit at Fera in support of bee health work.

Assistant Mycology Diagnostician

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post holder will examine plants for fungal diseases using a range of microscopic and cultural techniques such as incubation and isolation in addition to making preparations for microscopic examination.

In addition they will assist in setting up tests for plant health propagation schemes such as those for strawberries and raspberries and assist in screening soil and water for fungal pathogens such as screening soil for the club root pathogen by setting up bait tests, harvesting plants and preparing extracts for analysis, preparing roots for microscopic examination and carry out initial assessments.

NDNAD Assurance Service Assistant Forensic Specialist

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will be working within the Information Communication Technology and Science (ICTS) directorate, which provides vision and professional leadership in information technology, communications and science for policing in England and Wales. They will coordinate, facilitate and consult with police IT and network staff on the information systems and communications initiatives needed to improve policing. The NPIA's Internal Information Services Unit also sit in this Directorate.

DNA Technical Lead

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Senior Project Manager QCD00967

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

National Curriculum Testing (NCT) is both a statutory requirement and critical to our achieving excellence in England’s education system. Your role is to look after the entire life cycle of a designated project within this programme. You will see that all aspects of risk management are considered, ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standards, using QCDA methodologies and tools. Adhering to best practice processes at all times, you will motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring project progress and deliverables are communicated and managed to optimum efficiency.

Programme Support Analyst QCD00869

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As part of our vision, we are working to develop an integrated system of qualifications designed to meet learners, employers and higher education needs alike. Working within the Qualifications and Skills programme, you will support the compilation of data on government performance measures to achieve our goal. This will include using agreed methodologies for allocating points and subject classifications to qualifications, manipulating and updating databases and quality checking for consistency, as well as developing internal and external relationships to achieve your objectives.

Reporting and Governance Manager QCD00972

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

National Curriculum Testing (NCT) is both a statutory requirement and critical to our achieving excellence in England’s education system. You will provide vital support to the programme, by providing quality reports to give management relevant and accurate information on which to inform any decisions. As part of this you will also provide proactive quality assurance advice to project managers to make sure their reports are to standard, as well as ensuring governance arrangements are in place between departments and across projects.

Programme Management Office - Planner QCD00969

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

National Curriculum Testing (NCT) is both a statutory requirement and critical to our achieving excellence in England’s education system. As part of the Programme Management Office (PMO), you will help project managers in keeping projects on track with your planning expertise and exceptional project plans. Ensuring plans are up-to-date and that they reflect project milestones, you will also build internal relationships to ensure projects are resourced appropriately and escalate issues where necessary

Risk Manager QCD00970

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

National Curriculum Testing (NCT) is both a statutory requirement and critical to our achieving excellence in England’s education system. You will contribute to maintaining NCT integrity by providing high quality risk and issue management across this complex, multi-stakeholder area. From risk and issue workshops, to proactive quality assurance advice, you’ll ensure risks are managed, escalated where appropriate, logged efficiently and followed up as needed.

UK Supreme Court - Customer Service and Education Assistant

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The new UK Supreme Court came into existence in October 2009 when it assumed the responsibilities of the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords or Law Lords as they were known.

Purpose of the role - Managing planned group visits to the Supreme Court and providing tours around the building, greeting the public and answering their enquiries, managing telephone and email enquiries and collating and providing statistics on visitors. Managing visitors to the Justices and officials and greeting legal representatives attending the court.

Health, Safety & Sustainable Operations Manager

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of a structured system bringing together all of the operational activities in the areas of Health & Safety.

Reporting to the Head of Programme they will give the strategic overview of Fera’s activities in this area, provide expert opinion and take responsibility for promoting a continually improving Health & Safety and sustainability culture within the agency.

They will manage the day to day activities of the Health & Safety team and will co-ordinate with colleagues across the science programme to ensure that the team is supporting excellence in science delivery.

Head of Programme Management Office QCD00968

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

National Curriculum Testing (NCT) is both a statutory requirement and critical to our achieving excellence in England’s education system. Heading up the Programme Management Office (PMO), your role is essential to delivering the NCT programme as you set the strategic vision for the team, drive it forward and ensure the team delivers in line with quality, risk and planning standards.

Adhering to best practice at all times, you will support the Programme Manager when needed, liaise with suppliers and act as spokesperson between functional teams as required – all the while steering the team to continuous improvement.

Chief Legal Adviser

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking for someone with an excellent track record as a barrister or solicitor with wide experience of a number of areas of law, litigation and the UK legislative process. You will provide strong leadership to the legal team and contribute more widely to the leadership of the CC as part of the Senior Management Team.

Commercial Advisor QCD00770

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Put simply, this new, hands-on role offers you the chance to change the way we work as a business. You will plan, design and implement a host of commercial and procurement solutions – working with and advising our programmes and capability groups. This will include shaping commercial and procurement solutions, developing business cases and delivering supplier contracts. In all that you do, quality and value for money will remain your focus.

Strategy Adviser – YJB/WAG

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This role will provide support to the Head of Wales Strategy working across a number of themes and projects relating to the delivery of the resettlement elements of the All Wales Youth Offending Strategy Delivery Plan. Located within the Community Safety Division (CSD) of the Department of Social Justice and Local Government (WAG) and the YJB Wales team, you will support the integration of the work of the YJB in Wales with the development of strategies, standards, advice and guidance by the Welsh Assembly Government through the vehicle of the All Wales Youth Offending Strategy (AWYOS).

Statistical Researcher

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Social & General Statistics Section is one of two in the Library dealing with statistics. It has a head of section and seven other researchers. The Section covers statistics for the UK and other countries on a wide range of subjects. These include statistics of education, health, housing, social security and pensions, social services, elections, Parliament, local government, crime, and defence.

You will be responsible for responding to requests from individual Members. You also will prepare research papers and standard notes for the Library’s intranet and internet, on current legislation and other topics of parliamentary interest. The work is key in helping to prepare Members for Parliamentary discussion and other activities, and in keeping them abreast of policy developments and current affairs. The person appointed may subsequently be required to work in either of the statistical sections (the other section covers the economy and related statistics), elsewhere in the Library, or may be attached for a period to work with House of Commons Select Committees.

Civil Pages Administrator

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The National Archives has recently been given additional funding to develop its cross government social media site Civil Pages. Civil Pages provides a secure space in which civil servants can work on shared documents, develop communities of interest and identify colleagues from across the civil service who might have relevant skills or knowledge.

We are looking for someone with a real knowledge of and enthusiasm for social networking sites to be the day-to-day administrator of this site.

Technical Solutions Officer

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For an experienced IT Systems Engineer, this is a unique opportunity to work within the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), identifying technical solutions and producing high-level technical designs to meet the organisation’s business challenges. With a proven background in a technical software team, a talent for problem-solving and a fascination with all aspects of technology, you will help provide solutions that will help SIS gather intelligence overseas and protect the UK.

JEE Systems Developers

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Secret Intelligence Service (or MI6 as you may know us) need JEE Systems Developers with good experience who are looking for the next step up. This role will give you the chance to lead the technical work on a bespoke, enterprise-level Java application.

Systems Testers

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Secret Intelligence Service has a number of opportunities for IT testing specialists. You’ll need experience of testing within the Software Development Lifecycle, specifically system-level testing, and good knowledge of the fundamental test process. Previous experience of testing large-scale, corporate systems using a systematic approach to testing would be beneficial, as would experience of test automation. ISEB certification is desirable. In short, we’re looking for people with a range of knowledge, expertise and skills and there’ll be training available to build on your current experience.

Software Development Support Engineers

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a role operating in a unique environment, the Secret Intelligence Service (or MI6 as you may know us). You’ll be providing third line support, integration, configuration and documentation for bespoke and commercial software. To join us, you’ll need a 2:1 in Computer Science, or a related degree, as well as working experience of developing and supporting systems that use technologies such as JAVA, ORACLE, SQL, C++, messaging protocols and MS Exchange Server. Thanks to your eagerness to learn and your problem-solving ability, you’ll prove an invaluable member of the team.

Graduate IT Roles

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This graduate role with the Secret Intelligence Service will offer you a hugely diverse, intriguing IT career. You’ll join our Systems Development team, building the skills and experience you’ll need to work in a variety of technically challenging environments. The roles cover a wide spectrum of areas, from design and development to integration and support, and we can offer you both ongoing training and the chance to develop a long-term career.

Senior Case Manager

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Case Management Team in HR offers detailed advice and support to staff, managers and senior management on the more complex HR issues, advising on absence management cases, as well as formal grievance and disiplinary situations. The team will also work with HR Business Partners to support our departments and divisions through change programmes offering advice throughout the process and ensuring that whatever we do falls within current employment legislation.

For more information, please visit www.dfid.gov.uk

Principal Construction Professional

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Building Standards Division is part of the Directorate for the Built Environment of the Scottish Government. The Division is charged with ensuring the successful implementation and maintenance of the building standards system established under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003.

NDNAD Assurance Service Forensic Specialist

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Language and Culture Specialists - Linguists

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The work of Linguists is a vital component of GCHQ's intelligence effort. Linguists play a key role in translating and analysing a large and diverse amount of foreign language material, often using their specialist knowledge and expertise to judge which pieces of information are of intelligence value.

Information Assurance & Network Defence Specialist

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Information Assurance is a complex and wide-ranging subject. It includes everything from looking after laptops and CDs to risk management governance at Board level through system design and operation to the highly-technical vulnerability research. Effective IA can only be provided if the IA specialists have a firm understanding of the end-user business requirement.

Value for Money Lead

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Resources Directorate’s key role is to provide effective and efficient corporate services support to the NPIA’s business, across Finance, HR, Property Services & Delivery and Procurement. The Resources Director also takes the lead in the development and adoption of best practice in efficiency and procurement on behalf of the police service.

Business Admin Officer

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will work as part of the Directorate of Maritime Services Business Unit providing administration and secretariat support to the Directorate of Maritime Services Management Board.

Lawyers (UK Border Agency)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly created Cash forfeiture and Condemnation team, within the Criminality and Detention Group of the UK Border Agency (UKBA). The UKBA is responsible for securing the UK borders and controlling migration into the UK.

Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager – Pharmaceutical Industry

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An exciting opportunity awaits the right person to grow our business in the pharmaceutical sector through active business development, key account management and excellent customer care. This is a high impact position requiring business opportunity assessment, project development, costing and contract negotiation with both new and existing customers. The successful applicant should have a background in the pharmaceutical industry, research and development in microbiology and international sales experience. You would be expected to have:

• Good communication abilities (negotiations, presentations and “one to one”)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for rapid assimilation of information
• Excellent analytical skills
• Track record of successful management of key customer relationships.

Disinfectant and Composting Business Development Manager

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will develop new business and generate income for the VLA by marketing and selling our services for disinfectant testing and validation/testing of composting facilities. Using your background in industrial microbiology and sales experience in technical products or services, you will act as account manager for these customers and identify business opportunities across VLA, develop offerings, and advise VLA scientists on pricing, negotiate contracts, oversee projects and provide customer care. You would be expected to have:

• Successful and strong negotiation skills
• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to a diverse range of people

This is a full-time, 3-year Fixed Term Appointment (with the possibility of extension and/or permanency) which will be based at Weybridge, and frequent visits to this site will be required, however the successful applicant could be based in other central UK locations.

Business Development Manager; Key Account Manager – Diagnostic Industry and Array Commercialisation

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will develop and maintain business for the VLA in the area of array commercialisation and with diagnostic companies. You will act as a key account manager, operating predominantly in a business to business environment, identifying and developing business opportunities across the VLA, advising on pricing and taking a lead role in negotiating contracts and overseeing projects. You should have a background in diagnostic microbiology, with sales experience in this sector. You would be expected to have:

• A strong and forthright personality
• Creative solutions and ideas skills
• Successful and strong negotiation skills
• Ability to relate to a diverse range of people

This is a full-time, 3-year Fixed Term Appointment (with possibility of extension and/or permanency).

Administrator

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

No two days for our administrators are the same, as no case is the same. You will directly support all children referred to Cafcass by ensuring the information we hold and handle is accurate and processed properly, and you will support our practitioners with what they need to provide our front-line service. Your portfolio will include liaison with courts and solicitors, being the first point of contact for many families’ data management, report formatting – all of these add up to a crucial role in maintaining a high standard of service delivery every day of the year.

You’ll be expected to have a minimum of NVQ2 or to demonstrate a willingness to work towards it in the future. A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, together with clear and positive communication and interpersonal skills.

Administrator to Head of Service (0.5 FTE)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support to the HoS and their Management Team, working with colleagues to contribute to the achievement of local, operational area and national objectives

14-19 Standards & Regulation Coordinator OFQ00251

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Working in the 14-19 team with a focus on the development of criteria and the accreditation of nationally recognised qualifications your overall support and exceptional organisation skills will keep operations running smoothly. You will support the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects, through your data collection, analysis and drawing up of reports. You will also provide budgetary and contract management assistance, as well as organising meetings, events and pulling together communication materials as needed. Keeping our administrative systems efficiently maintained and developed at all times will also be a key part of your role.

14-19 Team Leader OFQ00252

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Qualified to degree standard or equivalent, you will have a deep understanding of strategic level approaches to tackling accreditation of qualifications, supported by demonstrable experience of the 14-19 education system. Able to network and influence at all levels, your customer focused approach will ensure you achieve your goals. Team management will be key to your success as will excellent communication, IT and presentation skills.

Metrics and Measurement Manager

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Management – Best Practice
• To ensure that a common approach to defining and implementing benefits methodologies and assurance is maintained.
• To document, agree with category teams and promulgate savings methodologies for existing M&CP initiatives
• To work with category teams to ensure the development of new value for money methodologies for new M&CP initiatives as the need arises.

Benefits Management – Application
• To ensure the application of agreed value for money methodologies to all existing category work and other M&CP activities.
• To oversee the application of value for money methodologies to gains derived from public sector buying organisations (PBOs), such as OGCbs.
• To provide an audit function for savings management information.
• To provide assurance of value for money savings against agreed schedules

Performance, Targets and Tracking Officer

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Inspection Delivery is responsible for scheduling and delivering high quality inspection and regulation according to specified frameworks. It is organised nationally to ensure consistent standards across regions and remits and to ensure the right inspectors are used on the right inspections. A single, integrated workforce works across education, learning and skills and social care inspections.

The National Performance, Targets and Tracking team ensures that inspection management information is accurate, timely and used to track performance against business targets. The team is essential in allowing the Inspection Delivery to manage inspections and consistently reach performance targets.

Chief Inspector, Estyn

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a unique opportunity to influence educational achievement and to help promote high quality learning in Wales. You will lead Estyn, the Office of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training and be responsible for inspecting and reporting on schools and other important sectors of learning.

Estyn is charged with keeping Welsh Ministers informed about the quality of education and training and the standards achieved by learners. The Inspectorate makes a significant contribution to the evidence base that underpins policy review and development.

Internal System Accreditation and Compliance

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IT SENIOR AUDITOR

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will join Internal Audit Services (IAS) which is based within the Corporate Services Group. Internal Audit plays a key role in assisting its client base to manage its biggest risks. Clients include Communities and Local Government, the Cabinet Office, DCMS, the Treasury Solicitor’s Office, the Government Actuary’s Department, the National School of Government, the Government Offices, and a number of Executive Agencies and NDPB’s associated with these Departments. Our clients use a range of IT systems, including SAP, Integra and bespoke systems. Effective use of IT systems is increasingly seen as a key enabler to achieve efficient delivery. Assurance over the management of risks associated with the use of these systems becomes an ever more important element of the Internal Audit role.

Regulation Manager

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Based in the Regulation directorate, the Regulation Manager will report directly to a Head of Regulation. Each Regulation Manager has four core roles (in order of priority): • To lead inspections and investigations and make associated licensing decisions; • To provide relevant advice and guidance to a broad range of individuals and groups; • To lead (and contribute to) projects within HTA; and • To lead the development and implementation of regulatory policy.

Regulation Manager (12 month FTC)

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Operational Officer

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SIS operates worldwide to collect secret foreign intelligence to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the United Kingdom.

Administrator

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We operate around the world to make this country safer and more prosperous. It’s a team challenge and skilled administrators have a key part to play.

We only accept applications from British citizens. You should not discuss your application with anyone.

SIS operates an accommodation assistance scheme for new staff relocating to London (subject to availability).

Dstl Graduate Opportunities

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dstl, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, is a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its trusted adviser on defence-related science and technology and much of our work has to be confidential. We help to keep the MOD, the Armed Forces and the security services ahead of the increasingly complex challenges they face on the battlefield and the home front - defining threats, devising effective countermeasures, and advising on future policy.

At Dstl, you’ll not only be involved in tackling and solving some of the most challenging science and technology problems facing the UK Government, Armed Forces and security services. You’ll also be using state of the art technology and know that the work that you do really does make a difference.

Please be aware that due to the nature of our work, posts are open to UK nationals only who must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.