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DESNZ
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.
Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK’s long-term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation. We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly its impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/departmentforenergysecurityandnetzero?
You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/
Job description
The electricity network is at the heart of the UK energy system, transporting power from generators like nuclear plants and wind farms to homes, businesses and industry across the UK. As the UK moves towards Net Zero, more electricity than ever before is required to replace carbon emitting technologies with green alternatives, such as renewable generation, electric vehicles and heat pumps. To be ready for this, the UK electricity network will require its biggest expansion in history.
We are recruiting for three Electricity Networks Analysts across our team to support across a range of high priority electricity network areas. This is an opportunity to work in the heart of energy policy, helping to shape decisions which will affect the country for generations to come. The successful candidates will develop expertise across a range of areas and will be able to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our team is committed to continuous learning, and successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake a range of training. We particularly encourage flexible working, inviting all to apply regardless of background. The electricity network is at the heart of the UK energy system, transporting power from generators like nuclear plants and wind farms to homes, businesses and industry across the UK. As the UK moves towards Net Zero, more electricity than ever before is required to replace carbon emitting technologies with green alternatives, such as renewable generation, electric vehicles and heat pumps. To be ready for this, the UK electricity network will require its biggest expansion in history.
We are recruiting for three Electricity Networks Analysts across our team to support across a range of high priority electricity network areas. This is an opportunity to work in the heart of energy policy, helping to shape decisions which will affect the country for generations to come. The successful candidates will develop expertise across a range of areas and will be able to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our team is committed to continuous learning, and successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake a range of training. We particularly encourage flexible working, inviting all to apply regardless of background.
Key responsibilities:
The electricity network is at the heart of the UK energy system, transporting power from generators like nuclear plants and wind farms to homes, businesses and industry across the UK. As the UK moves towards Net Zero, more electricity than ever before is required to replace carbon emitting technologies with green alternatives, such as renewable generation, electric vehicles and heat pumps. To be ready for this, the UK electricity network will require its biggest expansion in history.
We are recruiting for three Electricity Networks Analysts across our team to support across a range of high priority electricity network areas. This is an opportunity to work in the heart of energy policy, helping to shape decisions which will affect the country for generations to come. The successful candidates will develop expertise across a range of areas and will be able to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our team is committed to continuous learning, and successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake a range of training. We particularly encourage flexible working, inviting all to apply regardless of background.
Person specification
To be part of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Analyst Community you will need to be a "badged" member or join of one of the underpinning government analytical professions. We are specifically looking to recruit analysts to the: Government Social Research, Government Operational Research Service or Government Statistician Group. We will check your eligibility for badged membership as part of your application.
Analyst Professions Eligibility Requirements:
Government Social Research: Expertise via a relevant qualification or professional experience as follows:
+ For qualification route, must hold an undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2:1, or 2:2 with a postgraduate degree, in a social science subject. Qualifying social science subjects are those that contain substantial social research methods training (comprising around one-third of modules taken in the course).
+ For professional experience route, must hold an undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2:1, or 2:2 with a postgraduate degree, in any subject, or hold a degree equivalent, and have at least 4 years’ social research practice experience. Social research practice experience consists of experience working in a research agency, market research agency or specialist research team. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-government-social-research-profession-membership) Government Statistician Group: requirements are one of:
+ Must hold an undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2:2 in a numerate subject containing at least 25% taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar)
+ A higher degree, e.g. a MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences,
Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar)
+ Have worked in a statistical or data science field and are able to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development (via a log book) in statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma (level five)
+ Have achieved or are on track to achieve a level four apprenticeship including at least two years in a statistical or data analysis field in government and are able to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development in statistics or data analysis (https://analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/government-statistical-service-and-statistician-group/gss-careers-and-learning/joining-us/)
Government Operational Research: High numeracy. You must possess a 2:1 or higher numerate degree, or a 2:2 with relevant work experience or postgraduate qualification. (http://www.operational-research.gov.uk/recruitment/requirements/)
Skills and experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to present their analysis in a clear and compelling way.
- Critical and creative thinking skills. Able to identify and apply innovative approaches and techniques for analysing evidence and addressing any gaps. Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative evidence.
- Problem-solving skills. Naturally curious and able to identify efficient and effective solutions to exploit opportunities and address problems.
- Ability and motivation to learn and use complex models to gain new insights and apply these to policy making.
- Strong team working and interpersonal skills. Able to build trusting and credible relationships with your colleagues, including senior officials to collaborate on projects and decision-making.
- Enthusiasm for our work. Being willing to embrace new opportunities and have the drive to learn new skills.
Requirements for each analytical profession:
You must be able to demonstrate that you satisfy the eligibility criteria and have the competencies required at the HEO-level for the profession within the Government Analysis Function that you would wish to become a member.
Information about each of the three professions that our new recruits will join can be found in the links below:
- Operational Researchers are members of the Government Operational Research Service (GORS). Information about the GORS can be found at: http://www.operational-research.gov.uk/recruitment
- Social Researchers are members of Government Social Research (GSR). Information about the GSR can be found at: https://analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/government-social-research/
- Statisticians are members of the Government Statistician Group (GSG). Information about the GSG can be found at: https://analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/government-statistical-service-and-statistician-group/
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- GSR - Analysis and interpretation; GORS - Knowledge & application of OR skills and techniques; GSG - Data analysis
- GSR - Identifying research needs, designing, and specifying research; GORS - Achieving impact with analysis; GSG - Presenting and disseminating data effectively
Benefits
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
- A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.
- Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
- An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.
- Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
- A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need.
Office attendance
The Department operates a discretionary Hybrid Working policy, which enables a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK.
The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time.
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Selection process details
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Applicants MUST use the personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to set out:
1. the Government Analytical Professional Body (Government Social Research, Government Operational Research Service or Government Statistical Group) that they would wish to join if successful, or the Government Analytical Professional Body that they belong to if they are already a member;
2. How they meet the eligibility requirements (set out below);
3. Their key skills, knowledge and experience that they would expect to draw upon, if successful.
Applications will be sifted on CV and personal statement.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement.
Applicants for the Government Statistician Group will be asked to complete the GSG Online Test which they must pass.
Applicants for the Government Social Research will be asked to complete the GSR Knowledge Test which they must pass.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
The interview will consist of behaviour and technical based questions.
Interviewees will be asked to deliver a presentation; further details will be provided nearer the time.
Sift and interview dates
Expected Timelinesubject to change
Sift dates: w/c 12/02/2024
Interview dates: from 29/02/2024
Interview Location: MS Teams.
Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.
Further Information
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.
We fully support adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section.
We do not have an exhaustive list of adjustments that we support but just some examples include additional time to complete your application form, behaviour questions up to 72 hours prior to interview and having extra time at interview.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
A location-based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
DESNZ does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home).
DESNZ cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
DESNZ holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland 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.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
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 had their employment continued. Any applicant’s 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.
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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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