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The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is recruiting for a Head of Central Services presenting a pivotal role, leading a multi-disciplinary team in support of the Agency’s vision. You will play a key role in maximising the efficiency of our corporate services and have the freedom to be innovative, working across teams and with colleagues to excel in service delivery. This is a fascinating and stimulating challenge, working across many large, complex and vibrant government departments in the political and public spotlight!
About the Job
In this role, you will:
- Set strategic direction for GIAA Central Services
- Be accountable for identifying, assessing and managing risks in these areas and developing, implementing and monitoring proportionate risk mitigation strategies.
- Be a trusted advisor and a member of the Corporate Centre Senior Leadership team of the Chief Operating Officer
- Work collaboratively and confidently with senior members of staff deliver Central Services across the agency considering financial and people challenges and be politically astute
- Think strategically about the Central Services that GIAA needs to support the delivery of the Corporate Plan and the opportunities and constraints that will shape that journey
- Lead, manage, and motivate a multi-disciplinary cross-functional team of subject matter experts
You will play a pivotal role within the Corporate Services Directorate, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and part of the wider Corporate Services Senior Management Team.
The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team in support of the Agency’s vision to deliver Better Insights, Better Outcomes across a range of corporate services that are enabling functions for our delivery to customers.
About You
We are looking for someone able to demonstrable a track record of success in delivering a wide range of Corporate Services, including essential experience in estates, information security, health and safety, business continuity and management of administrative support services.
You will require in depth knowledge and experience of delivering fit for purpose Corporate Services which provides maximum performance and VFM. With experience of leading successful multi-disciplinary teams and subject matter experts, you’ll have the ability to understand and advise senior leaders on complex, sensitive policy issues, understanding the wider policy and political context.
About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share.
Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites.
GIAA colleagues are expected to work in an office location for two days a week on average (40%). Naturally, this expectation will be applied on a pro-rata basis for people who have a part-time or compressed hours working pattern.
Benefits of working for the Government Internal Audit Agency
Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 26.6%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years’ service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at GIAArecruitment@GIAA.gov.uk
