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Job summary
Government Grant funding plays an important role domestically, in areas such as education, research, civil society and innovation, as well as abroad through international aid projects. Grant spending accounts for around 16% of all UK Government expenditure (2021/22). Part of the Government Grants and Commercial Directorate, the Government Grants Management Function (GGMF) works to ensure that every pound of Government Grants annual spend (£172bn in 2021/22) makes a difference to the economy and to communities.
The Government Commercial and Grants Services (GCG Services) team works across two key Government Functions, the Commercial Function and the Grants Management Function. We deliver best in class digital, data and analytical solutions to drive meaningful services with cutting edge technology and data driven insights, enabling greater efficiencies and more integrated ways of working across c.£172bn of government grant funding and c.£50bn of procurement spend.
Our work requires a diverse set of skills and expertise and we are committed to supporting individuals develop their skills and experience, improve their performance and build their career with us.
Through our collective efforts we have delivered true value to the public and we are excited to be taking the next steps in our journey. With this, comes the exciting opportunity to become a part of the Grants Family. We cant wait to hear from you!
This is a key role working in our central business operations team leading on financial management across 4 cost centres and procurement support, supporting successful delivery against our aims and objectives.
The successful candidate will be working at the heart of the Function/ GCG Services, building relationships and engaging confidently with colleagues from all parts of the team and Cabinet Office services teams. They will become the go to person for advice and guidance on their areas of responsibility.
We are looking for a well organised, delivery focused individual with the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment. This is a varied role which will require you to manage your time effectively, sometimes having to re-prioritise at short notice.
The role is based at our York office. The Cabinet Office currently operates a hybrid working policy, with an average of 40 – 60% of working time to be spent in your office location. On occasion you may be required to attend our other offices in London and Glasgow, for example, to attend in-person team meetings.
Job description
This SEO role sits within the Management Hub, a team responsible for operational services (such as finance, recruitment and HR), governance, communications, and engagement for the Function and GCG Services. We work diligently to provide high quality services and support to all in the team in accordance with Cabinet Office policy and processes, and regulatory obligations.
The post holder will report into the Grade 6 Head of Operations, Governance and Engagement and have regular contact with Deputy Director budget holders and the Director. The successful candidate will therefore be confident engaging with senior leaders with clarity. The post holder will have support from the EO Operations and Finance Officer but will not have line management responsibility at this time.
You will:
- Facilitate the management of the budgets for the 4 cost centres, implement financial controls to manage the budget and support the profiling and forecasting throughout the year.
- Lead in supporting budget holders to monitor their budget spend across the financial year and profile accordingly.
- Own the updating of monthly spends for all 4 cost centres and ensure a high standard of customer service to budget holders.
- Monitor and report on key metrics such as pay, non-pay spend, contract spend, and any projected over or under spends. Maintain good data on the budgets and compile and present metrics to the Senior Leadership Team (Director and Deputy Directors) and the Deputy Director chaired Operations Board to support decision making.
- Maximise use of the Atamis system to accurately record our procurement pipeline, live procurement’s and contracts.
- Lead in supporting contract managers to navigate and be compliant with Cabinet Office procurement processes.
- Present our commercial metrics to the Senior Leadership Team and the Operations Board to support decision making.
- The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade. We will support further professional development.
Person specification
This is a dynamic role, with no two days being the same and would suit those eager to understand the bigger picture and who thrive on a variety of work.
You will need to be resilient, adaptable, and practical. How you work is as important as what you deliver. This is a multi task role in a fast moving environment that will require the following of you.
Essential skills:
- Experience in a finance role, preferably in government.
- Degree level 2:2 as a minimum, in a numerate discipline, or significant financial experience.
- Finance qualification or studying towards a finance qualification.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities, whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to present financial data for a range of stakeholders.
- An eye for detail and the ability to redesign processes and approaches to drive improvement.
- The ability to gain high levels of credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders, across government.
- Ability to effectively work as part of a team, and to take responsibility for your own area of work.
Desirable skills:
- Experience of procurement processes.
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Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£11,181 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
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Selection process details
Application process
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete:
- A CV
- Evidence on the specified behaviours (250 words max per statement)
- 750-word Personal Statement.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
For your Personal Statement, please demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as listed in the ‘Person specification’ section of the job advert.
The Behaviours you are required to evidence for this role are:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
At interview candidates will be assessed on the Behaviours listed above and there will be some strength based questions.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Changing and Improving. 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 11/09/2023
Expected interview date/s w/c 18/09/ 2023
Interview location – Google Meets
Further information
Hybrid working
Cabinet Office operates a hybrid working arrangement, blending a combination of all workplace options (including home) with a Cabinet Office office identified as a base and which remains the contractual place of work.
Hybrid working means an employee working part of the week in their CO office and with their line managers agreement, part of the week from home.
The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. This means that colleagues experiences of hybrid working will differ. Also, any employees experience of hybrid working could change over time as role requirements and possibly personal circumstances change.
JD Flexibility
From time to time you will be expected to be flexible in supporting the delivery of our intended business outcomes which may mean additional/different duties or a change of duties performed in your role.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘contact point for applicants’ section.
Please note that this role requires Basic (BPSS/DBS) level clearance. 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.
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
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
Reasonable Adjustment
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 youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
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.
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.
Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Jacqui Fincham
- Email : jacqui.fincham@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at info@csc.gov.uk. For further information on the Recruitment Principles. and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
