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OPSS works to protect consumers from unsafe products and support businesses through effective regulation. This post sits within our Regulatory Information and Intelligence Unit.
The Regulatory Information and Intelligence Team is responsible for collecting, collating and analysing information to produce and disseminate products which help shape and support OPSS’ regulatory decision-making at all levels.
We are creating 2 brand new Information and Intelligence Researcher roles within the team, ideally suited to individuals who have an interest in regulatory Information and Intelligence and who have a desire to work for a national regulator. No previous experience in intelligence or regulation is required for this role as a comprehensive, formal training programme will be provided.
The role will support and embed our management of information, reporting and Intelligence capability supporting operational, tactical, strategic and regulatory information and Intelligence.
This is an exciting opportunity for a focused individual to be an integral part of a team with the key purpose of consumer safety!
As one of 2 Researchers within the team, you will play a meaningful role in the receipt and triage of Information and Intelligence into the unit through the centralised mailbox. You will contribute to the production of reports and products in response to consumer safety incidents and in proactive data, Information and Intelligence scoping.
Applications are welcome from ambitious individuals who have the energy to make positive change happen and are focused on outcomes. This role will provide the opportunity to grow, develop, and progress your career within the data, information, and Intelligence profession, as well as many opportunities to broaden and diversify your experience across other service functions.
Job description
As a regulatory Information and Intelligence Researcher you will work across the team to:
- Help inform regulatory risk based decisions by collaborating with the Regulatory Information and Intelligence team, and wider OPSS teams, to develop assessments to support the production of Information and Intelligence reports
- Develop research skills to gather, summarise and interpret information from various open and closed sources
- Support the production of intelligence assessments and summaries, utilising a range of sources of information, intelligence database and open-source research to make relevant assumptions and recommendations
- Support the development of a reporting function in the Product Safety Database and produce reports on product safety and compliance issues
- support to the operational planning, and reporting of Regulatory Information and Intelligence activities
- Accurate recording and cleansing of data and information to inform the development of intelligence products
- Support RII’s responsibilities within the operational delivery for UK Contact Point workstreams, ensuring notifications are reviewed, processed, and actioned efficiently and effectively
- Develop operational instructions to support and provide guidance to OPSS teams
- Support Major Incidents across OPSS in a reactive manner
- Manage the Regulatory Information and Intelligence Mailbox, ensuring receipt, triage and dissemination of correspondence is undertaken efficiently and effectively
- Act as Secretariat for working groups as and when required
- Work independently to show creative and ambitious tendencies
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Good working knowledge of Word/Excel/PowerPoint to produce accurate and informative reports
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt well to consistently changing environments
- Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport, influence and network effectively
- Excellent attention to detail and thorough in reviewing work
- Confidence to actively seek out and provide solutions to issues
- Ability to collaborate with the wider team to ensure priorities are achieved
- A willingness to undertake any training vital to your role.
- Remain hardworking and positive to the wider team, carefully challenging in an appropriate manner.
Desirable Criteria
- An understanding/knowledge of the National Intelligence Model
- Previous experience of working in a research or business support role
- Previous experience of writing reports or developing intelligence products
- Previous experience of working in a regulatory environment
- Previous experience of maintaining databases
- Ability to review/combine multiple datasets to provide and present clear outcomes
- Ability to present, communicate and disseminate data appropriately and with influence.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.
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Selection process details
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages.
- A Personal Statement of up to 750 words explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria.
It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date though this is subject to change.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Candidate Support
You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.
Further Information:
- A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.
- Any move to the Department for Business and Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments.
- The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
- New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
- Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty. Any applicant who has details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
- A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
- Terms and Conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints
