Business Support Diary Manager
Government Recruitment Service - Sheffield
£32,137 to £32,137 a year
PermanentFull time
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the UK's largest government department, supporting millions of citizens every day through critical public services. Within DWP, People and Place Group plays a vital role in ensuring the organisation attracts, develops and supports the talented people needed to deliver these services. We are recruiting a Business Support Diary Manager to join our People and Place Group supporting senior leadership teams within People Services and Resourcing (PSR). As a Business Support Diary Manager, you will be part of a high-performing Business Support team, where you will provide critical support to the Business Support Manager and two Deputy Directors within the PSR function. The Business Support Diary Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient coordination of senior leaders’ time, priorities, and commitments. This role provides high-quality administrative and organisational support, managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings, and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The postholder will use strong judgement, attention to detail, and forward planning skills to balance competing demands, anticipate scheduling pressures, and proactively resolve conflicts. They will ensure leaders are fully prepared for meetings through effective briefing coordination and will support wider business operations such as travel arrangements, event logistics, and general administration. Working in a fast paced environment, the Business Support Diary Manager enables leaders to focus on strategic priorities by providing reliable, flexible, and professional support. The role requires excellent communication skills, discretion, and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and organisational boundaries. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an outstanding service. The roles and responsibilities for the Business Support Diary Manager will include but not be limited to: Acting as a trusted point of contact, providing confident, professional support and helping them maximise the impact of their time and priorities Ability to work at pace, managing multiple priorities, demands and deadlines in a busy environment, demonstrating organisational and planning abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently and professionally with senior leaders and a wide range of stakeholders ensuring discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information Problem‑solving approach, taking initiative to remove barriers, identify solutions, and support the smooth running of leadership activity High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in diary entries, meeting logistics, and coordination of briefing materials Supporting planning and coordinating leadership meetings, events, engagement activities and wider business operations. Strong diary management skills, with proven experience coordinating complex, high‑volume schedules and adapting to rapidly changing priorities. Experience producing or coordinating briefings, agendas, or meeting packs. Knowledge of travel and event coordination, including logistics planning Strong proficiency in digital tools, such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, and other organisational or scheduling systems Team oriented mindset, working collaboratively and flexibly to support colleagues and wider business operations Understanding of large organisational structures, including navigating multiple teams and governance processes Identifying opportunities to improve processes, simplify ways of working and enhance the effectiveness of the Business Support function.
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Operational Leader
Government Recruitment Service - Basildon
£38,772 to £45,065 a year
PermanentFull time
Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you enjoy engaging with customers? If so, we need you! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy, and is responsible for helping people move into employment, supporting pensioners and protecting some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt (CFCD) aims to reduce fraud, error and debt within the benefit system, to protect the public purse. As part of CFCD, you will be at the heart of DWP’s efforts to reduce fraud and error in the benefit system. This is a hugely important public service, and our challenge is greater than ever. If you want to join an organisation that recognises the importance of work-life balance, where you can develop new skills and progress your career, then CFCD is the place for you. Leading a national Directed Surveillance Authority Team, you will be responsible for the authorisation, oversight, and management of surveillance activity across DWP in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000. The role ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks, supports Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) inspections, and provides expert advice on covert surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) activity. You will lead and develop a national team responsible for delivering all aspects of surveillance authorisation for Serious and Organised Crime, Internal Investigations, Counter Fraud and Compliance operations, and Local Service cases. You will maintain a detailed understanding of surveillance activity, champion the CFCD quality agenda, and drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance processes. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide accurate management information, support IPCO inspections, and ensure adherence to RIPA, the Data Protection Act (DPA), UK GDPR, the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA), and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). You will also coach and develop colleagues to respond effectively to evolving criminal behaviours and emerging threats. In addition, you will act as the lead for Record Product Management and governance of DWP surveillance records, ensuring compliance across Investigation teams and maintaining effective oversight of all surveillance material in line with legislative, regulatory, and departmental requirements. What to Expect: As the leader of a nationally dispersed team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the lawful, effective, and professional delivery of DWP's Directed Surveillance Authority function. You will provide strong leadership, set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You will: Provide leadership and optimise resources to meet performance objectives and set high standards for leadership across the business. Drive resource management as well as colleague engagement, wellbeing, and performance, creating an inclusive environment where individuals and teams can thrive. Show innovation and creativity to lead activities that support efficiencies and improvements to service delivery. Build individual and team capability through coaching, mentoring and development, maximising the use of professional learning opportunities and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Manage performance, quality, and attendance, undertaking regular one-to-one reviews, addressing risks to delivery, and ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and managed. Lead internal governance activity, assurance reviews and reporting, ensuring robust oversight and compliance across all aspects of the service. Oversee specialist surveillance-related IT systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements. Prepare for, support and respond to Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) inspections, driving improvements and implementing recommendations where required. Ensure that surveillance activity is conducted lawfully, proportionately, and ethically, maintaining public confidence and supporting DWP's counter fraud objectives. Due to the geographically dispersed nature of this team, this role may require periodic travel and overnight stays.
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Operational Leader
Government Recruitment Service - Birmingham
£38,772 to £45,065 a year
PermanentFull time
Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you enjoy engaging with customers? If so, we need you! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy, and is responsible for helping people move into employment, supporting pensioners and protecting some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt (CFCD) aims to reduce fraud, error and debt within the benefit system, to protect the public purse. As part of CFCD, you will be at the heart of DWP’s efforts to reduce fraud and error in the benefit system. This is a hugely important public service, and our challenge is greater than ever. If you want to join an organisation that recognises the importance of work-life balance, where you can develop new skills and progress your career, then CFCD is the place for you. Leading a national Directed Surveillance Authority Team, you will be responsible for the authorisation, oversight, and management of surveillance activity across DWP in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000. The role ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks, supports Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) inspections, and provides expert advice on covert surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) activity. You will lead and develop a national team responsible for delivering all aspects of surveillance authorisation for Serious and Organised Crime, Internal Investigations, Counter Fraud and Compliance operations, and Local Service cases. You will maintain a detailed understanding of surveillance activity, champion the CFCD quality agenda, and drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance processes. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide accurate management information, support IPCO inspections, and ensure adherence to RIPA, the Data Protection Act (DPA), UK GDPR, the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA), and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). You will also coach and develop colleagues to respond effectively to evolving criminal behaviours and emerging threats. In addition, you will act as the lead for Record Product Management and governance of DWP surveillance records, ensuring compliance across Investigation teams and maintaining effective oversight of all surveillance material in line with legislative, regulatory, and departmental requirements. What to Expect: As the leader of a nationally dispersed team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the lawful, effective, and professional delivery of DWP's Directed Surveillance Authority function. You will provide strong leadership, set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You will: Provide leadership and optimise resources to meet performance objectives and set high standards for leadership across the business. Drive resource management as well as colleague engagement, wellbeing, and performance, creating an inclusive environment where individuals and teams can thrive. Show innovation and creativity to lead activities that support efficiencies and improvements to service delivery. Build individual and team capability through coaching, mentoring and development, maximising the use of professional learning opportunities and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Manage performance, quality, and attendance, undertaking regular one-to-one reviews, addressing risks to delivery, and ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and managed. Lead internal governance activity, assurance reviews and reporting, ensuring robust oversight and compliance across all aspects of the service. Oversee specialist surveillance-related IT systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements. Prepare for, support and respond to Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) inspections, driving improvements and implementing recommendations where required. Ensure that surveillance activity is conducted lawfully, proportionately, and ethically, maintaining public confidence and supporting DWP's counter fraud objectives. Due to the geographically dispersed nature of this team, this role may require periodic travel and overnight stays.
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Higher Statistical Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£39,250 to £46,844 a year
PermanentFull time
The Cabinet Office sits at the heart of government. We support the Prime Minister and ensure the effective running of government, and we are home to a diverse array of business units, professions, and central functions. Government Skills Group was created to accelerate the quality of learning and development in government through better training, knowledge and networks for around 550,000 Civil Servants across Government, delivering government priorities now and for the future. As part of its development, it has been announced that Government Skills will become the National School of Government and Public Services. This change enhances its profile and visibility across government, offering better public services for citizens and confirming the government’s commitment to our vision of delivering world-class training in areas such as AI, digital, and leadership. This is an exciting time of growth, with new positions being created to support the future operating model. The Evidence and Impact team within Government Skills is responsible for ensuring that hundreds of millions of pounds of annual spend on developing the skills, knowledge and relationships of the Government workforce is evidence-based and impact-led. We use a combination of analytical methods covering monitoring/data analytics, social research, evaluation, statistics, behavioural and user research, and economic analysis to provide robust, purposeful insights to inform business decisions. Our evidence supports the creation of effective policy and strategy on the future skills needs of the government and wider public sector workforce, and supports effective design, commissioning and delivery of the interventions required to achieve this. You can find more information about Government Skills on our GOV.UK page: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-skills-and-curriculum-unit including about our team: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/evidence-based-learning-and-development As a Higher Statistical Officer, you will support statistical analysis for Government Skills to understand the relationship between workforce skills, capability-building investments and critical outcomes including Civil Service and people performance, and mission delivery across government and the wider public sector. Key responsibilities include supporting the development of data sharing agreements with Government departments and facilitating the integration and linkage of complex data sets to allow you and others to conduct effective analysis and statistically robust research/evaluation. You will also support reporting on KPIs and responding to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders such as the Director General of Government Skills and the Permanent Secretary for Cabinet Office. Additionally, you will be instrumental in embedding best practices for data quality and management across the directorate as we shape and refine our data strategy on sound statistical principles. There are a wide range of analytical projects you may become involved with, being responsive to the priorities of the directorate and our wider stakeholders. We will support you to develop your analytical skills and interests. You will work closely with the surrounding team of statisticians, social researchers and economists within the Evidence and Impact (E&I) team, and will contribute to the development, maturity and positive culture of the E&I team and build relationships with the wider Government Skills Group and selected stakeholders across government. Responsibilities will include: Build dashboards and data visualisations for Government Skills Group, using data such as course completions, bookings, and scheme applications. Use and develop knowledge of statistical methods and technologies such as Python to manipulate and analyse data. Carry out statistical analysis across the whole project lifecycle, from sourcing data to reporting findings, to support an evidence-based, impact-led approach to workforce capability. Support the team in meeting stakeholders’ data and analysis needs, providing reports on KPIs and responding to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders. Carry out technical work to improve data availability and data quality, such as writing data sharing agreements, performing root cause analysis for data quality issues, or producing metric development plans. Support the transition to a new model of data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation of skills and development activities across Government. Ensure the quality and compliance of analysis by aligning work to key policies and frameworks, such as the Aqua, Green, and Magenta Books Communicate technical information and statistical findings to non-specialists in ways that are easily understood to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Promote innovation in statistical methods by proactively upskilling in areas such as the ethical and robust use of AI within analysis. Embed best practices for data quality and management across the directorate as the data strategy is refined on sound statistical principles. Contribute to the effective development of the Evidence and Impact Team by supporting at least one cross-cutting work area, such as building statistical capacity across the team.
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Operational Leader
Government Recruitment Service - Brighton and Hove
£38,772 to £45,065 a year
PermanentFull time
Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you enjoy engaging with customers? If so, we need you! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy, and is responsible for helping people move into employment, supporting pensioners and protecting some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt (CFCD) aims to reduce fraud, error and debt within the benefit system, to protect the public purse. As part of CFCD, you will be at the heart of DWP’s efforts to reduce fraud and error in the benefit system. This is a hugely important public service, and our challenge is greater than ever. If you want to join an organisation that recognises the importance of work-life balance, where you can develop new skills and progress your career, then CFCD is the place for you. Leading a national Directed Surveillance Authority Team, you will be responsible for the authorisation, oversight, and management of surveillance activity across DWP in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000. The role ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks, supports Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) inspections, and provides expert advice on covert surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) activity. You will lead and develop a national team responsible for delivering all aspects of surveillance authorisation for Serious and Organised Crime, Internal Investigations, Counter Fraud and Compliance operations, and Local Service cases. You will maintain a detailed understanding of surveillance activity, champion the CFCD quality agenda, and drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance processes. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide accurate management information, support IPCO inspections, and ensure adherence to RIPA, the Data Protection Act (DPA), UK GDPR, the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA), and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). You will also coach and develop colleagues to respond effectively to evolving criminal behaviours and emerging threats. In addition, you will act as the lead for Record Product Management and governance of DWP surveillance records, ensuring compliance across Investigation teams and maintaining effective oversight of all surveillance material in line with legislative, regulatory, and departmental requirements. What to Expect: As the leader of a nationally dispersed team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the lawful, effective, and professional delivery of DWP's Directed Surveillance Authority function. You will provide strong leadership, set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You will: Provide leadership and optimise resources to meet performance objectives and set high standards for leadership across the business. Drive resource management as well as colleague engagement, wellbeing, and performance, creating an inclusive environment where individuals and teams can thrive. Show innovation and creativity to lead activities that support efficiencies and improvements to service delivery. Build individual and team capability through coaching, mentoring and development, maximising the use of professional learning opportunities and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Manage performance, quality, and attendance, undertaking regular one-to-one reviews, addressing risks to delivery, and ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and managed. Lead internal governance activity, assurance reviews and reporting, ensuring robust oversight and compliance across all aspects of the service. Oversee specialist surveillance-related IT systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements. Prepare for, support and respond to Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) inspections, driving improvements and implementing recommendations where required. Ensure that surveillance activity is conducted lawfully, proportionately, and ethically, maintaining public confidence and supporting DWP's counter fraud objectives. Due to the geographically dispersed nature of this team, this role may require periodic travel and overnight stays.
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Operational Leader
Government Recruitment Service - Folkestone
£38,772 to £45,065 a year
PermanentFull time
Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you enjoy engaging with customers? If so, we need you! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy, and is responsible for helping people move into employment, supporting pensioners and protecting some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt (CFCD) aims to reduce fraud, error and debt within the benefit system, to protect the public purse. As part of CFCD, you will be at the heart of DWP’s efforts to reduce fraud and error in the benefit system. This is a hugely important public service, and our challenge is greater than ever. If you want to join an organisation that recognises the importance of work-life balance, where you can develop new skills and progress your career, then CFCD is the place for you. Leading a national Directed Surveillance Authority Team, you will be responsible for the authorisation, oversight, and management of surveillance activity across DWP in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000. The role ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks, supports Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) inspections, and provides expert advice on covert surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) activity. You will lead and develop a national team responsible for delivering all aspects of surveillance authorisation for Serious and Organised Crime, Internal Investigations, Counter Fraud and Compliance operations, and Local Service cases. You will maintain a detailed understanding of surveillance activity, champion the CFCD quality agenda, and drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance processes. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide accurate management information, support IPCO inspections, and ensure adherence to RIPA, the Data Protection Act (DPA), UK GDPR, the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA), and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). You will also coach and develop colleagues to respond effectively to evolving criminal behaviours and emerging threats. In addition, you will act as the lead for Record Product Management and governance of DWP surveillance records, ensuring compliance across Investigation teams and maintaining effective oversight of all surveillance material in line with legislative, regulatory, and departmental requirements. What to Expect: As the leader of a nationally dispersed team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the lawful, effective, and professional delivery of DWP's Directed Surveillance Authority function. You will provide strong leadership, set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You will: Provide leadership and optimise resources to meet performance objectives and set high standards for leadership across the business. Drive resource management as well as colleague engagement, wellbeing, and performance, creating an inclusive environment where individuals and teams can thrive. Show innovation and creativity to lead activities that support efficiencies and improvements to service delivery. Build individual and team capability through coaching, mentoring and development, maximising the use of professional learning opportunities and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Manage performance, quality, and attendance, undertaking regular one-to-one reviews, addressing risks to delivery, and ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and managed. Lead internal governance activity, assurance reviews and reporting, ensuring robust oversight and compliance across all aspects of the service. Oversee specialist surveillance-related IT systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements. Prepare for, support and respond to Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) inspections, driving improvements and implementing recommendations where required. Ensure that surveillance activity is conducted lawfully, proportionately, and ethically, maintaining public confidence and supporting DWP's counter fraud objectives. Due to the geographically dispersed nature of this team, this role may require periodic travel and overnight stays.
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Higher Statistical Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£39,250 to £46,844 a year
PermanentFull time
The Cabinet Office sits at the heart of government. We support the Prime Minister and ensure the effective running of government, and we are home to a diverse array of business units, professions, and central functions. Government Skills Group was created to accelerate the quality of learning and development in government through better training, knowledge and networks for around 550,000 Civil Servants across Government, delivering government priorities now and for the future. As part of its development, it has been announced that Government Skills will become the National School of Government and Public Services. This change enhances its profile and visibility across government, offering better public services for citizens and confirming the government’s commitment to our vision of delivering world-class training in areas such as AI, digital, and leadership. This is an exciting time of growth, with new positions being created to support the future operating model. The Evidence and Impact team within Government Skills is responsible for ensuring that hundreds of millions of pounds of annual spend on developing the skills, knowledge and relationships of the Government workforce is evidence-based and impact-led. We use a combination of analytical methods covering monitoring/data analytics, social research, evaluation, statistics, behavioural and user research, and economic analysis to provide robust, purposeful insights to inform business decisions. Our evidence supports the creation of effective policy and strategy on the future skills needs of the government and wider public sector workforce, and supports effective design, commissioning and delivery of the interventions required to achieve this. You can find more information about Government Skills on our GOV.UK page: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-skills-and-curriculum-unit including about our team: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/evidence-based-learning-and-development As a Higher Statistical Officer, you will support statistical analysis for Government Skills to understand the relationship between workforce skills, capability-building investments and critical outcomes including Civil Service and people performance, and mission delivery across government and the wider public sector. Key responsibilities include supporting the development of data sharing agreements with Government departments and facilitating the integration and linkage of complex data sets to allow you and others to conduct effective analysis and statistically robust research/evaluation. You will also support reporting on KPIs and responding to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders such as the Director General of Government Skills and the Permanent Secretary for Cabinet Office. Additionally, you will be instrumental in embedding best practices for data quality and management across the directorate as we shape and refine our data strategy on sound statistical principles. There are a wide range of analytical projects you may become involved with, being responsive to the priorities of the directorate and our wider stakeholders. We will support you to develop your analytical skills and interests. You will work closely with the surrounding team of statisticians, social researchers and economists within the Evidence and Impact (E&I) team, and will contribute to the development, maturity and positive culture of the E&I team and build relationships with the wider Government Skills Group and selected stakeholders across government. Responsibilities will include: Build dashboards and data visualisations for Government Skills Group, using data such as course completions, bookings, and scheme applications. Use and develop knowledge of statistical methods and technologies such as Python to manipulate and analyse data. Carry out statistical analysis across the whole project lifecycle, from sourcing data to reporting findings, to support an evidence-based, impact-led approach to workforce capability. Support the team in meeting stakeholders’ data and analysis needs, providing reports on KPIs and responding to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders. Carry out technical work to improve data availability and data quality, such as writing data sharing agreements, performing root cause analysis for data quality issues, or producing metric development plans. Support the transition to a new model of data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation of skills and development activities across Government. Ensure the quality and compliance of analysis by aligning work to key policies and frameworks, such as the Aqua, Green, and Magenta Books Communicate technical information and statistical findings to non-specialists in ways that are easily understood to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Promote innovation in statistical methods by proactively upskilling in areas such as the ethical and robust use of AI within analysis. Embed best practices for data quality and management across the directorate as the data strategy is refined on sound statistical principles. Contribute to the effective development of the Evidence and Impact Team by supporting at least one cross-cutting work area, such as building statistical capacity across the team.
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Higher Statistical Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£39,250 to £46,844 a year
PermanentFull time
The Cabinet Office sits at the heart of government. We support the Prime Minister and ensure the effective running of government, and we are home to a diverse array of business units, professions, and central functions. Government Skills Group was created to accelerate the quality of learning and development in government through better training, knowledge and networks for around 550,000 Civil Servants across Government, delivering government priorities now and for the future. As part of its development, it has been announced that Government Skills will become the National School of Government and Public Services. This change enhances its profile and visibility across government, offering better public services for citizens and confirming the government’s commitment to our vision of delivering world-class training in areas such as AI, digital, and leadership. This is an exciting time of growth, with new positions being created to support the future operating model. The Evidence and Impact team within Government Skills is responsible for ensuring that hundreds of millions of pounds of annual spend on developing the skills, knowledge and relationships of the Government workforce is evidence-based and impact-led. We use a combination of analytical methods covering monitoring/data analytics, social research, evaluation, statistics, behavioural and user research, and economic analysis to provide robust, purposeful insights to inform business decisions. Our evidence supports the creation of effective policy and strategy on the future skills needs of the government and wider public sector workforce, and supports effective design, commissioning and delivery of the interventions required to achieve this. You can find more information about Government Skills on our GOV.UK page: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-skills-and-curriculum-unit including about our team: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/evidence-based-learning-and-development As a Higher Statistical Officer, you will support statistical analysis for Government Skills to understand the relationship between workforce skills, capability-building investments and critical outcomes including Civil Service and people performance, and mission delivery across government and the wider public sector. Key responsibilities include supporting the development of data sharing agreements with Government departments and facilitating the integration and linkage of complex data sets to allow you and others to conduct effective analysis and statistically robust research/evaluation. You will also support reporting on KPIs and responding to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders such as the Director General of Government Skills and the Permanent Secretary for Cabinet Office. Additionally, you will be instrumental in embedding best practices for data quality and management across the directorate as we shape and refine our data strategy on sound statistical principles. There are a wide range of analytical projects you may become involved with, being responsive to the priorities of the directorate and our wider stakeholders. We will support you to develop your analytical skills and interests. You will work closely with the surrounding team of statisticians, social researchers and economists within the Evidence and Impact (E&I) team, and will contribute to the development, maturity and positive culture of the E&I team and build relationships with the wider Government Skills Group and selected stakeholders across government. Responsibilities will include: Build dashboards and data visualisations for Government Skills Group, using data such as course completions, bookings, and scheme applications. Use and develop knowledge of statistical methods and technologies such as Python to manipulate and analyse data. Carry out statistical analysis across the whole project lifecycle, from sourcing data to reporting findings, to support an evidence-based, impact-led approach to workforce capability. Support the team in meeting stakeholders’ data and analysis needs, providing reports on KPIs and responding to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders. Carry out technical work to improve data availability and data quality, such as writing data sharing agreements, performing root cause analysis for data quality issues, or producing metric development plans. Support the transition to a new model of data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation of skills and development activities across Government. Ensure the quality and compliance of analysis by aligning work to key policies and frameworks, such as the Aqua, Green, and Magenta Books Communicate technical information and statistical findings to non-specialists in ways that are easily understood to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Promote innovation in statistical methods by proactively upskilling in areas such as the ethical and robust use of AI within analysis. Embed best practices for data quality and management across the directorate as the data strategy is refined on sound statistical principles. Contribute to the effective development of the Evidence and Impact Team by supporting at least one cross-cutting work area, such as building statistical capacity across the team.
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GIS Technician
Government Recruitment Service
£30,105 to £30,105 a year
TemporaryPart time
As the GIS Technician, you will help Forestry England achieve its objectives by providing an accurate inventory of the district's assets, from which to base future operational planning, and provide technical support on GIS and data matters to the wider forest district to enable them to fulfil their roles within the Forest District. The GIS Technician works closely with Forestry England colleagues across the Forest District to ensure data is collected and recorded correctly and integrity in datasets is maintained. Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you Key responsibilities & accountabilities Surveys, Inventory and Data - • Update the sub-compartment and other core ForesterWeb datasets of the GIS, in accordance with the Survey Handbook, and with particular attention to end of year • Complete data integrity checks and updates as required • Input survey data to help maintain and improve the ForesterWeb datasets • Create new digitised layers that will hold and present forest data, from scratch or through georeferencing existing data • Provide advice and technical support to the forest management team on the use of GIS, including Forester Web, ArcPro and ESRI Field Maps. Tactical Planning - • Review and update the Thinning Coupe layer and update sub-compartments following thinning with Beat staff • Query, analyse and present spatial data for use in the management decision processes, using tools such as spreadsheets, pivot tables and charts, and spatial analysis tools in GIS software, for example producing heatmaps, clipping, merging and buffering data • Produce presentation maps and data as required.
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Operational Leader
Government Recruitment Service - Bromley
£38,772 to £45,065 a year
PermanentFull time
Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you enjoy engaging with customers? If so, we need you! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy, and is responsible for helping people move into employment, supporting pensioners and protecting some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt (CFCD) aims to reduce fraud, error and debt within the benefit system, to protect the public purse. As part of CFCD, you will be at the heart of DWP’s efforts to reduce fraud and error in the benefit system. This is a hugely important public service, and our challenge is greater than ever. If you want to join an organisation that recognises the importance of work-life balance, where you can develop new skills and progress your career, then CFCD is the place for you. Leading a national Directed Surveillance Authority Team, you will be responsible for the authorisation, oversight, and management of surveillance activity across DWP in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000. The role ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks, supports Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) inspections, and provides expert advice on covert surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) activity. You will lead and develop a national team responsible for delivering all aspects of surveillance authorisation for Serious and Organised Crime, Internal Investigations, Counter Fraud and Compliance operations, and Local Service cases. You will maintain a detailed understanding of surveillance activity, champion the CFCD quality agenda, and drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance processes. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide accurate management information, support IPCO inspections, and ensure adherence to RIPA, the Data Protection Act (DPA), UK GDPR, the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA), and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). You will also coach and develop colleagues to respond effectively to evolving criminal behaviours and emerging threats. In addition, you will act as the lead for Record Product Management and governance of DWP surveillance records, ensuring compliance across Investigation teams and maintaining effective oversight of all surveillance material in line with legislative, regulatory, and departmental requirements. What to Expect: As the leader of a nationally dispersed team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the lawful, effective, and professional delivery of DWP's Directed Surveillance Authority function. You will provide strong leadership, set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You will: Provide leadership and optimise resources to meet performance objectives and set high standards for leadership across the business. Drive resource management as well as colleague engagement, wellbeing, and performance, creating an inclusive environment where individuals and teams can thrive. Show innovation and creativity to lead activities that support efficiencies and improvements to service delivery. Build individual and team capability through coaching, mentoring and development, maximising the use of professional learning opportunities and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Manage performance, quality, and attendance, undertaking regular one-to-one reviews, addressing risks to delivery, and ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and managed. Lead internal governance activity, assurance reviews and reporting, ensuring robust oversight and compliance across all aspects of the service. Oversee specialist surveillance-related IT systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements. Prepare for, support and respond to Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) inspections, driving improvements and implementing recommendations where required. Ensure that surveillance activity is conducted lawfully, proportionately, and ethically, maintaining public confidence and supporting DWP's counter fraud objectives. Due to the geographically dispersed nature of this team, this role may require periodic travel and overnight stays.
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