UCM Assurance Administrator London, England
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The Unified Career Management (UCM) Team is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to apply to join a high-profile team as it expands. UCM is part of the Defence People Portfolio and aims to create an adaptable and sustainable workforce; maximising the use of a diverse talent pool in support of Defence outputs and providing offers that attract and retain talent.
The UK Strategic Command UCM Team delivers the key functions of career management; workforce planning; capability and policy to support UCM Cohorts. For the first time this means that personnel from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force who are within UCM Cohorts experience the same career management; career pathways and terms and conditions of Service. The first UCM Cohort launched in June 2021. Additional Cohorts are due to launch in 2023 which will bring a significant increase in the number of personnel supported under UCM. This job brings an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team delivering innovative solutions that have international attention and briefed at the highest levels.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
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Person specification
- Provide administrative support to UCM Policy & Support in relation to the assurance of promotion and career processes for UCM CM.
- Assist UCM Policy by conducting any UCM assurance activity or audits in accordance with UCM Assurance Policy to agreed timescales.
- Liaise with stakeholders to plan, agree, schedule and deliver assurance activities, representing Assurance and UCM at relevant stakeholder events
- Undertake any task and additional administrative duties required by UCM CM, which are reasonable for the grade and within the competence of the job holder as directed by the line management chain.
- Undertake learning and development and upskilling as required.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
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%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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- This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. The application process consists of a CV and evidence against the Civil Service Success Profiles. The selection process will be an initial sift, with a shortlist of candidates invited to an interview, which will give those selected an opportunity to explain the Behaviours in more detail as well as an opportunity to meet the recruiting line manager.
- Candidates will be required to complete an online application, which will include a CV template (include job history, details of qualifications and previous experiences and skills) and space for the Success Profile statements.
- Interviews will be conducted at Northwood Headquarters or online. Please ensure you list your contact details in your application.
- Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview
- As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
- The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
Reserved posts are open to UK nationals only, while non reserved are open to UK, Commonwealth, EEA and certain non-EEA nationals. Contact your recruitment team if you’re unsure about this job’s status.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Any move to MOD 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/
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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