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About the job
Job summary
We are looking for a passionate individual who enjoys leading a team through day-to-day activities of fast-paced recruitment.
You need to be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, listening to feedback, constructively challenging, and implementing continuous improvement across the recruitment process and associated products.
A key part of the role is leading and coaching a team to build capability as well as ensuring continuous improvement.
For jobs located in Wales, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Job description
- Managing the day-to-day activities of the recruitment team to progress campaigns through all stages of the recruitment journey within agreed timeframes;
- Providing clear and effective leadership to ensure team members understand their roles, are fully engaged and kept informed;
- Building strong and effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including business representatives and recruitment partners;
- Working with colleagues and others to continuously review and improve processes, making best use of technology;
- Using data effectively to update stakeholders, assist with decision making and identify trends and issues for escalation
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge of recruitment and selection policy and processes, with experience of supporting the planning and delivering recruitment at pace (Lead Criteria)
- Ability to forward plan and organise delivery of recruitment against demand
- Proven leadership capabilities in managing delivery teams; the ability to build strong effective working relationships at all levels
- Promote a continuous learning environment; actively seeking opportunities to improve processes and team performance.
- Demonstrates a good working level of using MI/Data tools (ie Microsoft Excel); and can effectively analyse and present data to others.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
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%
Location
Applicants should apply for suitable posts where they can travel to and from their home office location daily within a reasonable time.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Relocation costs will not be reimbursed
Hybrid Working
This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Application
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement (Max 1000 word) and a online assessment. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Selection will be by an online assessment, written sift, followed by a video interview.
After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Management Judgement Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application.
Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 28/01/2024. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.
The written sift will be conducted using evidence from your 1000 word Personal Statement and will be assessed against the essential criteria within the advert.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the Lead Criteria.
- Knowledge of recruitment and selection policy and processes, with experience of supporting the planning and delivering recruitment at pace (Lead Criteria)
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
CV
The CV is an on-line tool accessed through the Civil Service Jobsite and there is no requirement to upload your personal CV. Our CV element is short, and allows an initial check of eligibility, so please put the main content of your evidence and skills in your Personal Statement.
Personal statement
The personal statement should Include the main content of your evidence, skills and experience in your personal statement.
When completing your personal statement, please read and understand the Key Criteria thoroughly as this is what your written evidence will be assessed against.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. This will be a video interview. The interview panel will be a minimum of two people. The interview will assess; Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. The interview aims to be more of a conversation exploring your capability for the role.
You will be asked to provide a 5-minute presentation on a specific subject, which you will be provided with in your invitation to interview. You will not be allowed to use any supporting documents or slides for this presentation, but you can use prompts or personal notes.
To help you prepare and settle into the interview you will be sent the behaviour questions in advance of the interview, 5 days prior to your interview. These questions should be treated as confidential. The interview panel may ask you other questions which will not be shared in advance, including follow-up questions, and those about your experience, abilities, and strengths
Postings
Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences and the geographical requirements of the business.
Further Information
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A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to DWP 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 at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service or 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
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 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.
Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action.
Reasonable Adjustment
At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.
We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:Contact Government Recruitment Service via DWPRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the “Reasonable Adjustments” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
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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