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The UKHSA needs to attract, retain and develop the most talented and capable people to properly fulfil its role in ensuring health security for the population it serves. Therefore, the ability to offer high quality people development opportunities that build the skills and capabilities the organisation needs is recognised as a key organisational objective.
Developing innovative approaches to Learning and development that maximises the ability for individuals to contribute to organisational success; aligned with clear opportunities for career development and progression based on merit that meets the needs of the organisation is the number one priority within this role.
Reporting to the Head of Capability, you will provide subject matter expertise when helping to develop the capability plan which supports the success of the People strategy. You will own a specific portfolio of work within this plan and have accountability for the delivery of key objectives that contribute to the wider People Development work programme.
You will ensure the provision of high-quality learning across the organisation, that is aligned to its strategic needs, and which help to build the capabilities through our Professional standards.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs. As a specialist role we also offer Porton Down, Salisbury.
The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business need and in line with departmental policy.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Job description
The main responsibilities of this role include:
- Develop a strategic and evidence-based approach to the provision of high-quality learning that builds the capabilities of employees and professions, maximising their impact on organisational performance.
- Implement and embed an approach to learning evaluation that ensures organisational return on Investment is maximised.
- Engage effectively across UKHSA to develop a deep understanding of organisational priorities for Learning and capability development, building strong and enduring collaborations with Groups and Professions within UKHSA
- Build collaborative relationships within People Group, across UKHSA, the Civil Service, system partners and other sectors to deliver a strategic approach to learning.
- Own the portfolio of quality learning interventions for the UKHSA that provide accessible development opportunities to all staff, aligned to the 70-20-10 approach of people development and the UKHSA recognised professions.
- Lead an ongoing and evolving approach to line manager development within UKHSA.
- Identify and assess technology and data needs for effective Learning and capability development within UKHSA
- Ensure that Learning and capability development is established as a strategic enabler across UKHSA
- Ensure a strong focus on delivering a positive user experience, using technology and feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Responsible for Line Management of team members as required by functional lead
Key Working Relationships
The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of customers and stakeholders, including:
Internal
- People Group teams
- Heads of Profession
- Other UKHSA learning leads.
- Finance partners.
- Strategy, Policy and Process partners
- Senior Leadership Teams
- People Board
- ExCo (Executive Committee)
- Other UKHSA Groups and all associated customers
External
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Cabinet Office
- CSHR
- Civil Service Employment Policy
- National Audit Office
- Health Education England (NHSE)
- Other key system partners
- Other Government Departs, Arm’s Length Bodies and Executive Agencies
Professional and Personal Development
- Identify, discuss and action professional and personal development needs with your line manager through performance management processes.
- Undertake all mandatory training as required.
Other
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Person specification
It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of no more than 1,250 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:
Essential Criteria
- Experience of leading strategic L&D initiatives, end to end, at scale and pace using a variety of learning models, theories and industry best practice.
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to deliver complex and technical concepts in an accessible way with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to build professional credibility using an evidence-based and customer-focused approach to people development.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the business and within external environment where required.
- Demonstrable leadership experience within a people development environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Chartered CIPD or equivalent experience.
- Experience of project and programme management approaches, techniques and method logy
- Good knowledge of the Government Professional functions and professions
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%
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Selection process details
As part of the application process, you will also be asked to provide a Statement of Suitability in no more than 1,250 words outlining why you will be suitable for the role.
Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).
You will also be asked to provide information within the ‘Employer/ Activity history’ section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history.
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
Please use your personal statement to demonstrate how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for this role, in reference to the essential criteria detailed in the person specification section.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.
STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW
This stage will involve an interview via Teams.
This vacancy is being assessed using Success Profiles. During the interview we will assess your behaviours, strengths and ability.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
You will be asked to prepare and present a 5–10-minute presentation. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.
Specific behaviours to be assessed:
- Leadership,
- Developing self and others,
- Managing a quality service,
- Working together
Expected Timeline: go live 26/03/2024.
Advert close: 23:55hrs on 09/04/2024– unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Interviews date: TBC
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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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