Id Job: 3172314
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About the job
The National Situation Centre (SitCen) brings together a unique set of skilled people, capabilities and experience, operating 24/7 to support horizon scanning and crisis-response across the full range of national risks, from civil emergencies to national security issues. We work at the sharpest end of the Government’s crisis response, supporting senior decision-makers.
Bringing together the best minds, the latest technology and a spirit of collaboration, SitCen helps to bring the absolute best of Government to the toughest challenges that our nation faces. Within SitCen, we pride ourselves on our team culture, which is operationally and customer focussed, innovative, compassionate, and inclusive, and continuously learning.
Essential Criteria
The successful applicant will:
Desirable Knowledge and Experience
Applicants will need to undergo SC clearance, and be willing to undergo Developed Vetting at a later date once they are working in the role, in order to be successful in their application.
The nature of this post may require you to respond to unexpected events and/or crises. During such times there may be a requirement to work outside of conditioned hours, including at weekends, at short notice, or to move to working a shift pattern.
You will be reimbursed for any work outside of conditioned hours in line with the Cabinet Office’s overtime and shift working policy.
Whilst there may be a requirement for working unusual hours at times, we would welcome a discussion about how you might be successful in the role. Applications from staff working part-time, full-time, compressed hours or job-share are welcome. Likewise if you are a person who requires adjustments to the workplace or working practices, please come and talk to us about how we might tailor the job to be flexible and inclusive of your needs.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
Things you need to know
Application process
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement of no more than 1250 words and 250 word behavioural statements. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
You should align your personal statement to the essential criteria and evidencing why you are suitable for the role.
You will also be assessed against behaviours on both application and at interview.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Seeing the Bigger Picture. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date – W/C 5th June
Expected interview date/s – W/C 19th June
Interview location - Remote via google meet
Reasonable adjustments
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 need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 10 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Any move to Cabinet Office 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.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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