technical analyst Coventry, England
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For more information about the work we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proud of the action we are taking to support EDI and Wellbeing and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the learners we support.
Ofqual is a rewarding, dynamic place to work. We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.
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About the team
The Apprenticeships Technical and Data team lead Ofqual’s work in scrutinising Apprenticeships End-Point Assessment materials and working with external partner agencies and other stakeholders to positively influence the quality of apprenticeship assessment delivery. The Team works across other functions within Ofqual to provide technical insight for regulatory activities concerning EPAs and plays a strong stakeholder management role with awarding organisations and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
What will the post holder be doing?
The senior manager for Apprenticeships Technical and Data will play a leading role in ensuring that the work of Ofqual secures sufficient validity in the assessment plans of apprenticeship standards on which end-point assessments subsequently developed by awarding organisations are based. This role is offered on a 12 month Fixed Term basis due to maternity leave.
The senior manager will manage and have a lead technical role in the team of assessment experts who consider the design of end-point assessment plans submitted to Ofqual by employers, and will lead on feeding back to the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education and employers, Ofqual’s considerations.
The role will also take a lead in dealing with queries about assessment plans, liaising with the Institute, employers and other stakeholders in resolving issues and informing internal policy positions where appropriate.
This is a role combining technical and stakeholder management expertise while maintaining an understanding of changing policy and the responsibilities of different stakeholders in the apprenticeships reforms. Other aspects of the role include reporting, presentation of findings, and analysis of impact and efficacy concerning Ofqual’s regulation of EPAs.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Technically evaluating qualification materials and design documents to assess their strengths and weaknesses incorporating the views of others.
- Analysing stakeholders to ensure the effective management of relationships in providing feedback and reports to achieve Ofqual’s regulatory outcomes.
- Preparing briefings, reports, and presentations that clearly articulate Ofqual’s regulatory position and policy in a way that is appropriate for the intended audience.
- Developing Ofqual’s regulatory position and policy based on research and evidence, applying rigour and challenge to ensure that proposals are robust and strategically aligned.
- Developing and managing the implementation of Ofqual policy through appropriate regulatory tools or processes including, but not limited to, conditions, guidance, recognition, accreditation, audit and enforcement.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
As a Civil Servant, you will benefit from a leading, modern employment offer which includes flexible working arrangements that support people at different stages in their lives, and pensions among the best available in the UK, as well as generous annual leave entitlements.
Other benefits you can enjoy include:
Performance Related Pay scheme- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Regular professional development
- Health and wellbeing initiatives such as mini-medicals, flu vaccinations
- Employee assistance programme and occupational health
- Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate
- Family friendly policies
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Access to exclusive discounts
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
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When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the shortlisting panel), your career history and qualifications.
You will then be asked to provide a personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential criteria shown on the job description.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your personal statement, how you meet these requirements as this will form a key part of your evidence when the panel is scoring your application, against the requirements of the role.
Ofqual has adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel. You’ll be asked to remove all personal details from your CV when you apply.
During the interview process, this vacancy may include a short presentation and/or assessment. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates upon invitation to interview.
Please submit your application by 18th June 2023 @23:55PM
Interview dates – W/C 3rd July 2023 (subject to change)
We often have similar roles available at different grades. If a candidate is suitable for a similar role or at a lower grade than they applied for, we may extend an offer without the need to go through a further selection process, providing the role has comparable behaviours and essential criteria.
Ofqual works flexibly, with a hybrid office/home based working model. Employees will spend at least two to three days a week working from our office in Coventry. As Coventry will be your base location expenses for travel to the office will not be paid.
Final panel interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided at invite to interview stage.
One of our resourcing colleagues will be on hand to answer any queries you may have throughout the process.
Please be aware that expenses incurred by candidates during the recruitment process will not be reimbursed.
Reasonable adjustment
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 require assistance or need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should tell us what changes or help you might need further in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. You should contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs.
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 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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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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About Civil Service United Kingdom
CEO: Sir Jeremy Heywood
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.civilservice.gov.uk
