2333 - Principal Analyst - Implementation Unit

12 Months
4
London
Westminster
35 Great Smith Street
Band A
Grade 7, Grade 6
Cabinet Office is in the process of demerging its combined grades.

We have already demerged what was Band A into G6 and G7. We are now in the process of demerging Band B2 into SEO and HEO. Please note, posts advertised at SEO are equivalent to Band B2+ and posts advertised as HEO will be called Band B2. 
Fixed Term , Permanent , Secondment
1-2 year / Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time
Economics, Operational Research, Policy, Statistics, Analytical
£48,480- £60,484

Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the smooth running of government - from developing policy, to modernising public services. We welcome talented people from all backgrounds with the skills and the commitment to build a career in the Civil Service.
The Cabinet Office Purpose is:

  • to maintain the integrity of the Union, coordinate the security of the realm and sustain a flourishing democracy;
  • to support the design and implementation of HM Government’s policies and the Prime Minister’s priorities; and
  • to ensure the delivery of the finest public services by attracting and developing the best public servants and improving the efficiency of government.

The work Cabinet Office delivers is vast and therefore presents opportunities to develop your skills and experience in a variety of critical government agendas.
An organisation of approximately 7,000 employees, the Cabinet Office is a vibrant, modern and exciting place to work, attracting a diverse workforce which represents the people we serve. Our main offices are in London, but we have staff based around the UK.
At the heart of this are our Cabinet Office values. To deliver our Purpose and help make Cabinet Office a great place to work, we all commit to:-

  • treating everyone with Respect
  • actively Collaborate, and
  • build Trust

We have an aspiration to become the most inclusive employer across the Civil Service. We have a number of staff benefits, including flexible working, and access to a number of staff support networks to ensure we meet this.

For information about the Implementation Unit and the selection process please click on the Further Information link at the bottom of this page and find supporting document 'IU Band A Candidate Pack' next to Supporting Documents.

The Implementation Unit is looking to recruit Principal Analysts at Band A (G6/7 equivalent). These opportunities are open to external applicants as well as existing civil servants.

Principal Analysts lead analysis across a portfolio of policy areas (including Housing, Health, Migration, Modern Slavery, Justice, Welfare, Employment, Skills, Education and the Industrial Strategy) on behalf of the Implementation Unit, working closely with a team of colleagues and reporting directly to the Chief Analyst or Deputy Chief Analyst.  For their policy areas, Principal Analysts are typically expected to:

  • Lead analysis for Implementation projects
  • Lead relationships with key analysts across government to support implementation of the Prime Minister’s priorities and the wider Government programme
  • Contribute to the Implementation Unit and wider Civil Service capability development programme

Established in 2012, the Implementation Unit is part of the Cabinet Office.

The Purpose of the Cabinet Office is:

  • To maintain the integrity of the Union, co-ordinate the security of the realm and sustain a flourishing democracy;
  • To support the design and implementation of HM Government’s policies and the Prime Minister’s priorities; and
  • To ensure the delivery of the finest public services by attracting and developing the best public servants and improving the efficiency of government.

The Implementation Unit works on behalf of the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Cabinet Secretary to:

  • Track the delivery of the PM’s priority policies and the wider Government programme: we do this by working with Departments to ensure they have robust plans with clear objectives, timetables and metrics, monitoring delivery against those plans, providing regular updates to the Prime Minister, and ensuring that the Implementation Task Forces have the information required to track and drive progress on cross-cutting issues.
  • Intervene where delivery or operational performance is at risk or progress is unclear: we do this through undertaking targeted projects and reviews (including deep dive reviews) supported by robust analysis and frontline intelligence to understand the progress of delivery, identify barriers to implementation, and develop solutions.
  • Strengthen implementation capability across the Civil Service: we do this by modelling good practice in our work, providing training to the professions and departments to increase their understanding and application of our implementation tools and techniques, and through the network of Implementation Units in departments.

Closing date: 18th February 2018 at 23:55 hours

For information about the Implementation Unit and the selection process please click on the Further Information link at the bottom of this page and find supporting document 'IU Band A Candidate Pack' next to Supporting Documents.

The Implementation Unit are holding an informal open evening if you would like to know more about the units work and meet some team members. More information and tickets can be found via:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/implementation-unit-recruitment-open-evening-tickets-42494115042

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact nigel.campbell@cabinetoffice.gov.uk or Ciaran.devlin@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Please note that this role requires CTC clearance, which would normally require 3 years’ UK residency in the past 3  years. This is not an absolute requirement but supplementary checks may be required where individuals have not lived in the UK for the required period. This may mean that your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.

Due to the high volume of applications received for Cabinet Office vacancies, we regret that feedback is only available - at the discretion of the vacancy manager - following the interview stage.

Vacancy managers may also sift on one lead competency at the application stage.

Terms, Conditions and Benefits

This is a Fixed-Term/Permanent appointment for one to  two years and is offered to applicants both inside and outside the Civil Service. There is the possibility of contract extension subject to future business need.

This role is at the Cabinet Office at Band A level with a salary range of £48,480- £60,484. Annual salary increases will depend upon individual performance and contribution to the organisation’s success. In addition there will be the opportunity to earn performance related bonuses.

There is an expectation that successful applicants new to the Civil Service will join on the pay band minimum.

There is a choice of excellent pension schemes. More information about pension provisions can be found at www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions  

Existing civil servants will take up the post on loan from their parent department for two years. Those joining on level transfer will retain their current salary.  Staff joining on promotion terms will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary or the pay band minimum whichever is the greater. Staff joining on promotion will adopt the modernised terms and conditions of employment which came into force in 2013.

Flexible Working

Flexible working including job-share arrangements may be considered for this role.

Leave allowances

25 days' paid leave per annum rising to 30 days after five years service. In addition, full-time staff receive eight public holidays and the Queen’s Birthday privilege day as well as competitive maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave.

Probation

Staff new to the Civil Service will be required to serve a six month probationary period.

Location

The post will be based in Whitehall, London.  

Relocation Costs

No relocation costs will be available.

Equality and Diversity

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.

Civil Service Code

All civil servants are subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Code (see Annex A) which details Civil Service values, standards of behaviour, rights and responsibilities. Go to http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk  for more information.

Childcare

We recognise that many staff balance working lives with the demands of a family life. We offer support with childcare and holiday playschemes costs by providing childcare vouchers for staff who meet the eligibility criteria.

Recruitment and Selection Process

Nationality

You must be a British Citizen, citizen of the British Commonwealth* an EC national or national of specified Member States of the European Free Trade Area, together with certain members of their families. Certain Turkish nationals are also eligible to apply.  If you have any questions about nationality requirements contact the Recruitment Team on corecruitment@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. (*Commonwealth citizens not yet in the UK, who have no right of abode in the UK and who do not have leave to enter the UK are ineligible to apply.)

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

The Cabinet Office is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and will guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Pre-appointment enquiries

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a series of checks including security, nationality, health and references before a formal offer of appointment is made.  Subject to satisfactory completion of the pre-appointment enquiries, you will be invited to take up the post as soon as possible. The National Insurance numbers of successful applicants will be shared with the Ministry of Defence to aid the tracking of Armed Forces Reservist levels across government.

The selection process

Assessment at sift and interviews will be based on meeting any defined skill/qualification requirements along with competency based assessment. The competencies to be assessed will be outlined within the job advert. The general framework is publically available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework.

We would generally expect answers to follow the STAR or CAR structure and encourage candidates to use this throughout their application.

Recruitment into the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission which has two key functions.

  • To maintain the principle of selection for appointment to the Civil Service on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

  • To promote an understanding of the Civil Service Code which sets out the constitutional framework in which all civil servants work and the values they are expected to uphold, and to hear and determine appeals made under it. More detailed information can be found at on the Civil Service Commission website: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

Complaints

The Department’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at  http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk    If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Recruitment Team,  Human Resources, 4th Floor, 1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2WH, email corecruitment@cabinetoffice.gov.uk, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:

civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

info@csc.gsi.gov.uk

Civil Service Commission

Room G/8

1 Horse Guards Road

London  SW1A 2HQ

18/02/2018, 23:55 hours

Expected : Selection centre - 5th / 6th March , Presentations - 9th March
Non Reserved
Counter Terrorism
Professional competency
Leader: shows an ability to inspire by driving delivery, including through others

More information can be found in supporting document - IU Band A Candidate Pack
Professional competency
Communicator: challenges ideas and convinces others to change

More information can be found in supporting document - IU Band A Candidate Pack
Professional competency
Problem solver: uses analytical and creative problem solving techniques to provide thoughtful, well-timed solution

More information can be found in supporting document - IU Band A Candidate Pack
Professional competency
Suitability of role for Principal Analyst

Success Profiles

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical / professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. Your can find our more abut Success Profiles here.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.