Department for Work and Pensions
Senior Manager within Contract Management and Partner Delivery
Job Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Job Description
So, what about the day to day?
Hybrid working: These job roles may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Person specification
Candidates should demonstrate the following criteria in their personal statement, this is the information which will be used to conduct the written sift:
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of 40,201, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 11,646 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience.
After submission of the first stage of your application, you will be invited to complete a Numerical Reasoning Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final written stage of the application.
Please complete the on-line test as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended). The closing date for both the test and written application is 23:55 on 06/11/2024. If you fail to complete the on-line test and written application before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered on-line and accessed via the Civil Service Jobs (CSJ) website.
At the final written stage of the application, applicants will be asked to provide a Personal Statement of no more than 750 words against the key criteria as outlined above. You will also be asked to provide a short CV listing your skills and experience.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Your CV will only be considered for applications that progress to job offer and will assist the vacancy holders in matching skills to suitable opportunities/locations. It will not form part of the sifting process or be scored.
Sift:
All applications will be sifted according to the key criteria within the person specification section of this advert, using the information you provide on the Personal Statement template supplied in the application process.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead criteria annotated above. If your application proceeds to full sift all criteria will be considered.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Interview:
Applicants meeting the agreed minimum standard will be interviewed using the blended approach testing both Behaviours & Strengths.
Your interview will be conducted by video.
Postings:
You will be asked for your preferences for up to 3 locations, these will tell us where you would prefer to work if you are successful. Please do not select a location unless you are prepared to accept a role in that location.
Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles here.
Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences, where appropriate, and the geographical requirements of the business.
Dependent on your position on the merit list, if none of your location preferences remain at the point we make a job offer, DWP may offer you a role at an alternative advertised location. If we are unable to offer you a role in any of your preferred locations, and you are unable to accept a role at an alternative advertised location, we will add you to the reserve list if one is being held.
The roles available will be based in:
DWP Hub Locations:
Other non-hub locations:
*For jobs located in Wales, the ability tospeak Welsh is desirable.
Important note: Not all roles are available in all locations. Available locations for each Division can be found on Divisional slides 06 - 09.
Frequent travel will be required.
Further Information
Find out more about Working for DWP
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location.
Any move to DWP 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
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/Disclosure Scotland o n 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.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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 applicants 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.
Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action
Reasonable Adjustment
At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.
We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should Contact Government Recruitment Service via DWPRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Reasonable Adjustments 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 youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
Location: Leeds, GB
Posted Date: 10/26/2024
- Youll initially complete the foundation level of the Contract Management Capability Programme.
- You will drive areas of responsibility forward by leading on key areas of work within your area; communicating and presenting with confidence both within the team and to more senior colleagues.
- Youll provide effective leadership to develop staff/teams by managing team dynamics, considering individual needs and creating a genuine team spirit.
- Youll drive improvements from conception through to successful conclusion by building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, managing conflicting stakeholder views constructively to ensure continuous improvement, communicating confidently both verbally and in writing.
- You will develop and maintain an awareness of wider issues and a consideration of other priorities, sourcing evidence via different streams (e.g. previous performance data, feedback from suppliers, analysis, management information etc.) to effectively contract manage and inform decision making to drive key pieces of work forward.
- Youll draft formal documentation by following legal, commercial and policy requirements; liaising with relevant stakeholders to gather information and providing response to high level Senior Civil Service information requests, preparing board papers, responding to ministerial work, etc.
- Youll work closely with cross cutting and controlled correspondence teams within Division, providing support as a Subject Matter Expert for your area of work.
- You will support the delivery of CMPD and DWP aims, objectives and vision, supporting and/or deputising for your G7 Manager if/when required.
- Youll be responsible for improving your own learning, keeping in mind the need to consistently improve your understanding of the role and methods to be used.
- You will undertake specific ad hoc duties as and when required, in line with operational needs and Directorate/Division requirements.
- You will obtain or maintain specific qualifications required to perform your role.
- Youll deliver Line Management responsibilities as required.
- You'll be willing to frequently travel to other DWP/Supplier locations, with occasional overnight stays as required.
Hybrid working: These job roles may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Person specification
Candidates should demonstrate the following criteria in their personal statement, this is the information which will be used to conduct the written sift:
- Lead Criteria: Proven experience of leading on key areas of work to achieve objectives within the following functions: Governance, Risk Management, Audit, Assurance, Performance or Quality Management.
- Demonstrable experience of analysing and interpreting a range of data from various sources to support decision making.
- Able to demonstrate the delivery of quality outcomes at pace, on competing priorities whilst overcoming setbacks.
- Showcase experience of providing effective leadership demonstrating strong ability to develop staff or teams.
- Evidence ability to confidently communicate and present to a range of stakeholders both internally and externally, via various methods, constructively managing conflict to drive work forward.
- In depth knowledge of drafting formal documentation following legal, commercial and/or policy requirements.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
Alongside your salary of 40,201, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 11,646 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
- Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
- Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
- Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service.
- Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
- An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience.
After submission of the first stage of your application, you will be invited to complete a Numerical Reasoning Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final written stage of the application.
Please complete the on-line test as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended). The closing date for both the test and written application is 23:55 on 06/11/2024. If you fail to complete the on-line test and written application before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered on-line and accessed via the Civil Service Jobs (CSJ) website.
At the final written stage of the application, applicants will be asked to provide a Personal Statement of no more than 750 words against the key criteria as outlined above. You will also be asked to provide a short CV listing your skills and experience.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Your CV will only be considered for applications that progress to job offer and will assist the vacancy holders in matching skills to suitable opportunities/locations. It will not form part of the sifting process or be scored.
Sift:
All applications will be sifted according to the key criteria within the person specification section of this advert, using the information you provide on the Personal Statement template supplied in the application process.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead criteria annotated above. If your application proceeds to full sift all criteria will be considered.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Interview:
Applicants meeting the agreed minimum standard will be interviewed using the blended approach testing both Behaviours & Strengths.
Your interview will be conducted by video.
Postings:
You will be asked for your preferences for up to 3 locations, these will tell us where you would prefer to work if you are successful. Please do not select a location unless you are prepared to accept a role in that location.
Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles here.
Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences, where appropriate, and the geographical requirements of the business.
Dependent on your position on the merit list, if none of your location preferences remain at the point we make a job offer, DWP may offer you a role at an alternative advertised location. If we are unable to offer you a role in any of your preferred locations, and you are unable to accept a role at an alternative advertised location, we will add you to the reserve list if one is being held.
The roles available will be based in:
DWP Hub Locations:
- Birmingham -3 Arena Central,Bridge Street,Birmingham B1 2AX
- Blackpool -PeelPark,Brunel Way,BlackpoolFY4 5ES
- Glasgow- Atlantic Quay, GlasgowG2 8SP
- London- Caxton House, 6-12 Tothill Street, London, SW1V 9NA.
- Leeds- Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7UA.
- Manchester- 2 St Peters Square, Manchester, M2 3AA.
- Newcastle- Benton Park View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE98 1BA.
- Sheffield- Hartshead Square, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2FD.
- Pontypridd - Treforest,Ty Taff,Main Avenue,Treforest CF37 5YN.*
Other non-hub locations:
- Cardiff - Ty William Morgan, 6 Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP.*
*For jobs located in Wales, the ability tospeak Welsh is desirable.
Important note: Not all roles are available in all locations. Available locations for each Division can be found on Divisional slides 06 - 09.
Frequent travel will be required.
Further Information
Find out more about Working for DWP
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location.
Any move to DWP 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
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/Disclosure Scotland o n 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.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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 applicants 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.
Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action
Reasonable Adjustment
At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.
We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should Contact Government Recruitment Service via DWPRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Reasonable Adjustments 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 youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
Location: Leeds, GB
Posted Date: 10/26/2024
Contact Information
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