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The Government Commercial and Grants Services (GCGS) team works across two key Government Functions, the Commercial Function and the Grants Management Function. We deliver best in class digital, data and analytical solutions to drive meaningful services with cutting edge technology and data driven insights, enabling greater efficiencies and more integrated ways of working across c.£172bn of government grant funding and c.£50bn of procurement spend.
Part of the Government Grants and Commercial Directorate, GCGS is a fast paced and exciting place to work. The team is leading the way through use of digital tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness of grants and contract administration, while simultaneously improving data completeness and accuracy.
Through our collective efforts we have delivered true value to the public and we are excited to be taking the next steps in our journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and implement services that will make a huge difference to communities across the UK. We can’t wait to hear from you!
This is an exciting time to join the team as we shift into delivery against the Cabinet Office priority to strengthen national security and will drive improvements through the team’s data, systems and analytics work.
The Data Acquisition and Compliance Manager sits within a new team of data and digital experts reporting to the G7 Data Ethics lead and the G6 Programme Director.
Working collaboratively, the team will drive improvements to an existing MVP service called Spotlight Confidential. It aims to provide Economic Crime and National Security due diligence for government grants and commercial customers.
This role will require development of strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, working with data owners across government and in the private sector, as well as with external delivery partners. Working within a hybrid data, digital and policy team, the postholder will be responsible for managing effective procurement, delivering clear VfM and ensuring adherence to our legal obligations.
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The Data Acquisition and Compliance Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to promote and deliver the responsible ingestion of information across multiple public and private data sources, supporting a programme of work to identify risk in relation to national security and economic crime threats in the Government grants landscape.
As Data Acquisition and Compliance Manager you will be responsible for:
- Managing data sharing agreements and other contractual agreements including SLAs, MOUs.
- Assessment and remediation of large and small complex data sets prior to data ingestion deadlines.
- Interpretation of legislative data gathering powers.
- Implementing legal and regulatory compliance processes to all aspects of data ingestion and management
- Working with stakeholders in our data communities to identify effective and efficient data sharing arrangements and ensure adherence to ethical and legal parameters.
- Creation and maintenance of comprehensive data summaries for colleagues, stakeholders, digital partners and external customers and attend meetings to take forward data processing issues.
Person specification
Who you are
We’re looking for people with strong communications skills, both written and verbal, who can work in matrix-managed teams and a diverse stakeholder environment. Ideally you will have experience working in a fast-paced work environment and have seen what it takes to make projects succeed. How you work is as important as what you deliver. You will be driven and persuasive.
Essential criteria
- Ability to adapt to change within a programme environment
- A demonstrable ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, complex, high profile environment
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners internally and externally
Desirable Skills - This is not necessary but would be ideal if you:
- Have experience in data acquisition or with the associated legal frameworks, for example General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act, Digital Economy Act etc.
- Experience with procurement and/or working with stakeholders to deliver Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) or Data Sharing Agreements
- Have experience of working within the national security/ counter fraud/ economic crime landscape previously;
- An understanding of government grants and/or other financial tools in government (i.e. procurement or loans).
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Candidates may be required to do a presentation at interview. Details will follow when booking interviews should this be the case.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
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Application process
At application stage candidates will be assessed on your behaviours, CV, past experience, and statement of suitability.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Communicating and influencing. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
At interview candidates will be assessed on the following behaviours: Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions. Candidates may also be required to do a presentation, details of which will follow when booking interviews.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date – w/c 19th June
Expected interview date/s – w/c 2nd July
Interview location - Google-Meets (previously known as Google Hangouts)
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ 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.
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Hybrid working
Cabinet Office operates a hybrid working arrangement, blending a combination of all workplace options (including home) with a Cabinet Office office identified as a base and which remains the contractual place of work.
Hybrid working means an employee working part of the week in their CO office and with their line manager’s agreement, part of the week from home.
The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. This means that colleagues’ experiences of hybrid working will differ. Also, any employee’s experience of hybrid working could change over time as role requirements and possibly personal circumstances change.
JD Flexibility
From time to time you will be expected to be flexible in supporting the delivery of our intended business outcomes which may mean additional/different duties or a change of duties performed in your role.
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Please note, this role requires SC clearance with a willingness to undergo DV.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to Cabinet Office 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.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 9 months, from which further appointments can be made.
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 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 [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
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.
Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: [email protected].
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: [email protected].
For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
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