Assistant Head ofManagement Information

Grade 7

United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is at the heart of national security for

the United Kingdom.

The organisation launched on 1 January 2017 following the requirement in the

2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review to establish a single provider of

government National Security Vetting Services.

It brought together the well respected vetting organisations of the Defence

Business Services National Security Vetting, and Foreign and Commonwealth

Services National Security Vetting.

On 1 April 2020, UKSV transitioned into the Cabinet Office to be at the centre

of UK security by joining the Government Security Group (GSG).

UKSV has a mandate to establish a single vetting database, portable vetting and

standardised pricing across government. UKSV aims to operate as a highly

efficient and customer focused organisation.

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Who are UK Security Vetting?

UKSV have a number of staff based across the United Kingdom working in central office,

satellite locations with key partners and home workers.

The bulk of UKSV staff however work in our main offices in York and Milton Keynes:

UK Security VettingBuilding 107Imphal BarracksYorkYO10 4AS

UK Security VettingHanslope ParkMilton KeynesMK19 7BH

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Where are we based?

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Our Values

The values in UKSV are aligned to the Civil Service core values of Honesty, Integrity,

Impartiality and Objectivity.

To deliver our purpose and create opportunities to achieve better outcomes, we:

Respect, Trust and Collaborate.

• Treat everyone with Respect: actively promote inclusion, give everyone a voice

and value all contributions.

• Build Trust: recognise expertise, empower people within and beyond our

organisation.

• Actively Collaborate: build strong relationships and partner across boundaries.

Our values are the standards that we work to every day to ensure that we provide

the best service for our customers, colleagues and our partners in the wider security

community.

Our values help give us a sense of identity as an organisation.

PensionsAll UKSV employees have access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Promotion, Progression and Advancement Once you join the Civil Service you'll become part of a profession. Your profession offers networking opportunities, career routes, training and development programmes - and a real sense of belonging. There's also scope to work in other professions. So whatever your passion, to specialise or try something new, there's a path for you.

Sports and Recreational AssociationsCSSC Sports & Leisure promotes fulfilling lifestyles by providing sport and leisure opportunities to over 120,000 members.

Childcare support schemesWe offer support with childcare and holiday play schemes costs by providing childcare vouchers for staff who meet the eligibility criteria.

Occupational Health Occupational Health referrals are used to ensure that our work doesn’t affect our health, and visa versa. We can offer OH referrals to all employees who need one.

Flexible Working The Government wants to see all employers making flexible working a reality by advertising all jobs as flexible, unless there are solid business reasons not to. UKSV supports a range of flexible working patterns to enable staff to balance home and work responsibilities, and we treat people fairly irrespective of their working arrangements.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. When you join us you'll become part of an ever evolving and progressive organisation. We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and we want to ensure that all our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to do so.

Joining UKSV will provide you with access to a number of career pathways, benefit packages and access to health and social wellbeing.

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Why join UK Security Vetting?

Display Screen Equipment AssessmentsWe offer DSE assessments to employees working with Display Screen Equipment to ensure that their workstation is set up in a way that does not endanger their health.

Reasonable AdjustmentsWe will consider any workplace adjustments to enable applicants with a disability or impairment to meet the requirements of the post and strive to go beyond our legal requirements under the Equality Act 2010.

Other BenefitsAs a Civil Servant, you will have access to several other benefits:• Benenden Health • The Civil Service Insurance Society• The Charity for Civil Servants• Civil Service Learning

The Cabinet Office is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all staff. We will not discriminate on grounds of gender, gender identity, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, those with caring responsibilities, part time workers or any other factor irrelevant to a person’s work.

We encourage a diverse workforce and aim to provide a working environment where all staff at all levels are valued and respected, and where discrimination, bullying, promotion of negative stereotyping and harassment are not tolerated.

Assessment for recruitment, selection, appraisal, training and career progression purposes is based both on the individual’s ability and suitability for the work. We are committed to providing all staff with opportunities to maximise their skills and achieve their potential, offering flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

As public authorities departments have statutory duties placed on them that require them to promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination. We expect all staff to assist the department in meeting these obligations. All staff should have due regard for the need to promote good relations between individuals from different groups and work towards achieving equality of opportunity for all.

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Equality, Inclusion and Diversity

We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all applicants with a disability or impairment who provide evidence of meeting the minimum essential requirements necessary for the post.

Role

• UKSV Assistant Head of Management Information

Location

• Based at either Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes or Imphal Barracks, York. However flexible working and home working is encouraged where possible within the requirements of the role

Grade

• Grade 7

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The Role

UK Security Vetting are recruiting for a new position of Assistant Head of Management information following our move to the Cabinet Office. In this new area of work, you will

be required to establish relationship with colleagues throughout the Cabinet Office to identify methods of obtaining information to exploit for the benefit of the department.

This requirement will be diverse and cover all aspects of our business including operational data, system statistics and people metrics. As the lead in his area you will be

responsible for:

• Developing a management information strategy plan

• Implementing a knowledge management system which informs strategy, policy, product development and innovation

• Identifying the requirements of the Executive Committee and translating this into meaningful performance data

• Regular and accurate reporting of management information to key stakeholders

• Ensuring data and information is maintained within governance and Cabinet Office digital policy

• Working alongside the Enterprise Architecture team to help develop future Vetting systems to provide meaningful data for UKSV and its customers

• Interpreting customer requirements in terms of data capture and working together to provide bespoke reporting tools

• Mentor and motivate your team to achieve productivity and engagement

There will be a requirement for regular travel and occasional overnight stays throughout the UK.

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The Role Description

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Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security clearance needed is Developed Vetting.

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.

The Person Specification

As the Assistant Head of Field within UK Security Vetting, we are looking for people who have the following expertise and attributes:

• Excellent technical skills in statistical methods

• High level of analytical skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to adapt to changing deliverables and manage competing priorities

• A talent for problem solving

• Familiar with statistical tools and software

• Proactive commitment to constructively challenging customer demands

• A proven track record of producing and developing new ways of working and products

We will be utilising the Civil Service Success Profiles to attract and retain

people of talent and experience from a range of sectors and walks of

life, in line with the commitment in the Civil Service Workforce Plan.

The elements that will be utilised for this role are:

Behaviours – the actions and activities that people do which result in

effective performance in a job.

Experience – the knowledge or mastery of an activity or subject gained

through involvement in or exposure to it.

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Full details of Success Profiles can be found at: Success Profiles

Success Profiles

We will be testing the following behaviours on the framework for Grade 7

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Application and Interview

If there are a large number of applicants, only the lead behaviour of Making Effective Decisions will be assessed at sift.

Application and Interview

Behaviours

Application and Interview

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Experience

Experience is the knowledge or mastery of an activity or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it.

When looking at your experience, we are looking for examples of things you have previously achieved or your knowledge in a particular field

which is relevant to the job role. We are not looking at how much time you have served in a particular field, but rather how you performed.

Sometimes experience can be transferable from a non-work context. Skills gained through voluntary work or a hobby, such as teamwork or

communication, can demonstrate the experience required for the role.

You will be required to write a 250 word personal statement as part of the application process. Please detail your experience relevant to the role

and carefully consider the criteria listed in the person specification.

Applicants apply via Civil Service Jobs

Applications will be sifted by a panel who will ensure that the behaviours and experience meet the required standard. If we receive a significant number of applications, only the lead behaviour of Making Effective Decisions be assessed at sift, as well as experience

Those selected to progress to the next stage will be invited to interview

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The Selection Process