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We are seeking an experienced Learning and Development Officer to join the Functions growing Capability team. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are in the midst of designing and delivering an ambitious programme of learning and development for Grant making capability across government departments and grant making arms length bodies. A key element of our L&D strategy is our Grants Licence to Practise providing the first ever formal accreditation for grant-making to increase capability Government wide.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a critical role helping shape and deliver the future development and success of a growing L&D programme.
In this role you will be responsible for developing high-quality learning interventions and products that appeal to stakeholders and address identified learning needs to build demand and engagement with the Capability offer.
The post holder will be instrumental in driving forward the development and delivery of the Licence to Practise L&D programme and accompanying accreditation model.
You will be responsible for building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders across government to understand their needs and build engagement. Critical to the role is the ability to work in a consultative style through joint-working with
- Central departments;
- Grant making arms length bodies; and
- Other government Academies, in particular Finance and Commercial.
Job description
Key requirements of the post are as follows.
- Work closely with the Head of Capability to develop ongoing training strategy aligned to the functions broader capability strategy and recognised learning needs.
- Develop various forms of training and learning interventions which will increase the capability of grant-makers and others across government – working with expert stakeholders and external suppliers, covering critical areas across the full grant making process.
- Design and develop learning such as (but not limited to) face-to-face learning, virtual learning, e-learning, social learning, webinars.
- Facilitation and delivery of face-to-face and virtual training sessions.
- Support the coordination and delivery of the activities of the unit relating to training and development of grant makers, practitioners and champions – including administration and attendance organisation.
- Collate training materials and ensure these meet the standards required.
- Work with contracted partners to develop learning interventions that will be suitable to a range of stakeholders, and different learning styles.
- Support the development and delivery of a Licence to Practise in order to drive up standards of capability across departments.
- Develop an approach to evaluate existing and future learning intervention to enable continuous improvement and ensure training achieves the best learning outcomes.
- Ensure the content on the Grants Centre of Excellence supports the grants learning pathway and that guidance and products are consistent with the grants training and development programme.
- Provide support for a cross-government ALB Working Group and Capability Working Group, driving forward the learning and development agenda through these networks.
- Responsibility for supporting delivery of GGMFs internal L&D initiatives.
Please note this role does require commitment to support delivery of an in-person training course once a quarter, which may require some overnight stays.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience designing and delivering various forms of training, learning and development interventions.
- Experience of working within and/ or understanding of grant management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to adjust working and communication styles to meet the requirements of multiple audiences and partners.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload at pace.
Desirable
- Experience of developing or administering assessment and accreditation models.
- Experience of working across departmental boundaries.
- Experience developing e-learning.
- Line management experience.
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Benefits
£11,029 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, 500-word personal statement and 250-word behavioural statements. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
For your personal statement please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as listed in the job advert in no more than 500 words.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Communicating and Influencing. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Selection process
At interview stages there will be some strength based questions and you will be tested on the following behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
- Developing Self and Others
- Managing a Quality Service
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date W/C 13/11/2023
Expected interview date/s W/C 20/11/2023
Interview location – Google meets (formerly Hangouts)
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 youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
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 terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
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.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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 current expectation is to spend 40-60% of your working week in the office.
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.
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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 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.
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 : Faye Austin
- Email : faye.auston@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.
