Capability Consultant

This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive and high performing team to contribute to the growth and development of one of the most exciting international Whitehall departments. 
 
As an integral member of the Organisation Capability Group (OCG) you will operate at a strategic level supporting and providing a service to all business areas within Department of Business and Trade (DBT), including overseas. 

Organisation Capability Group (OCG) holds responsibility for:  

• Senior executive appointments and senior talent    

• Corporate talent programmes and early talent (including Apprenticeships and Fast Stream).

• Professions and Core skills including working in government, induction and mandatory training.

• Leadership and management development for Senior Civil Servants (SCS) and non-SCS.

• The department’s digital learning platform (LMS).

We are a highly motivated team that works closely with stakeholders and delivery partners to deliver Learning and Development solutions to continually increase individual and organisational capability. 
 
Providing a quality service is critical to us. We take pride in ensuring we are up to date with current learning and talent management trends and actively seek out solutions that provide an inclusive offer for all our DBT colleagues including those in our overseas regions. 

The OCG works closely with stakeholders across the department to identify and deliver development activity to help attract, nurture and retain the best and brightest talent from across the Civil Service and private sector.  

To be agreed on appointment but likely to include: 

• Provide an authoritative ‘internal consultancy’ service on Skills, Capability and Talent plans and policies, working proactively to design and deliver solutions to build organisational capability to support the delivery of DBT’s strategic objectives. 
   
• Work with the portfolio leads across OCG to facilitate and support the development of programmes of learning and talent and work with internal and external stakeholders through a variety of different mediums including presentations, focus groups, user testing groups and scoping meetings, to ensure the right solutions are in place to build capability and evaluate success. 
   
• Manage specific projects across the wider OCG within pre-determined budgets and frameworks to provide a comprehensive and quality service. 
   
• Work with senior leaders in the team to ensure the OCG function is running operationally day to day and that the outputs and focus are aligned with OCG priorities, organisational needs and direction. 
   
• Work with senior leaders in the team to respond to Governance commissions from internal channels and central government (e.g., Cabinet Office). 
   
• Managing the internal OCG systems & processes, providing excellent customer service to all and taking a proactive problem-solving approach to queries directed to the team.  
   

Hybrid Working

The role will be based in either Darlington or London.

You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process. 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role. 

Most DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average.

If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.  

Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. 

Essential Criteria:

The successful candidate will require a good level of learning and development knowledge and skill, particularly in the following areas: 

• The ability to implement and interpret different evaluation approaches and strategies.
• A good understanding of learning design methods, models and principles.
• Excellent track record of delivering engaging and successful development interventions.
• Ability to confidently engage with a variety of stakeholders at all levels, with strong facilitation skills.
• Experience of delivering through others. In particular, evidence of being an excellent team player, working proactively to share information, help and support others, and motivate team members

Desirable Criteria:

• Project management experience, including designing and implementing projects, managing risks and keeping stakeholders updated about progress of projects.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) or willing to work towards professional accreditation 

Personal Attributes and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and be comfortable operating both collaboratively within the team and autonomously when required. 
 
In particular, you should demonstrate capability in the following areas: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise briefings, reporting and presentations.
• Ability to deliver at pace and under pressure whilst multitasking and delivering to short deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, with an organised and programmatic approach to delivery.
• The ability to build productive and cohesive relationships, working with senior stakeholders to deliver results. 

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job contact :

• Name : Becky Eliad
• Email : Becky.Eliad@trade.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk