Government Property Profession Career Framework (Link) This role sits within the following: Job Family Workplace & FM Core Role Workplace Management Level Senior Practitioner Key accountabilities TSF Reporting (FLT / SLT) AfP / Invoice review / verification and assurance (including vesting) Contract management governance Financial forecasting / reporting support Manage Critical Security Function, Critical Security Tasks. Performance and Governance Support the supplier delivery management within Critical Security Infrastructure (CSI) and Security Control Centre (SCC), supporting supplier engagement, improvement and risk management against the agreed contractual delivery obligations. Supporting the development of corrective actions to improve performance, working closely with DWP Stakeholders to identify additional requirements and in house teams to assure delivery of CSI and SCC service withing agreed boundaries and escalating issues appropriately, as well as working closely with broader DWP Estates Service Delivery and Health & Safety teams to obtain operational insights Responsible for supporting the TSF Operational Lead on all CSI and SCC financial and security related matters across the supply chain. Undertaking reviews of Financial Management Information. Supporting regular reviews, identifying any trends that will improve service and innovation. Working collaboratively to develop early corrective actions with CSI and SCC Suppliers Responsible for supporting the TSF Operational Lead in reviewing, validating and assuring all supplier payments across CSI and SCC supply chain. To provide and challenge where required to ensure payments are accurate and timely in line with monthly reporting deadlines Support the TSF Operational Lead in all matters relating to the governance and contract management of the CSI and SCC supply chain; including (but not limited to) procurement of new contracts, review of proposed contract changes, purchase order management and Application for Payment (AfP) approvals. Developing best practice with contractors and internal stakeholders that meets the business needs of Estates teams Working collaboratively with the internal and external CSI and SCC teams to ensure smooth efficient delivery of the CSI programme Reporting Lead on the provision of management information reporting for the TSF function. Ensuring key data is provided to Functional Leadership Team (FLT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and other governance meetings in a timely and accurate manner Development and maintenance of a suite of management reports across the TSF function ensuring up to date information is available and accessible to the team Relationship management Effectively support the management of the supplier/client relationship to identify requirements and improvements across the Estates stakeholders, this role will support the translation of Estates business requirements into the services Work collaboratively with other DWP teams to ensure Estates Control Framework and End 2 End processes are effectively embedded and articulated across with CSI and SCC Suppliers Building a strategic and collaborative relationship with CSI and SCC suppliers to foster innovation and actively identify risks, continuous improvement opportunities to improve service, efficiencies and value for money Ensuring CSI and SCC Suppliers deliver outcomes that our customers need and at the requisite service quality Change Management Managing service or other change requests, validating operational / business requirements with the Estates stakeholders. Providing supporting information and undertaking contract administration activities and assurance that are required for day-to-day operations Maintaining records of all decisions made and instructions issued to CSI and SCC Suppliers. Maintaining an auditable change control register Working closely with broader DWP Estates Service Delivery and Operations teams, to ensure change requests accurately reflect DWP requirements. Overlaying supply chain insight and operational information to determine required changes in scope, service and volume to accurately reflect DWPs requirements Collaborating with the internal DWP stakeholders and Cost and Supplier Performance Management team to ensure changes to service matrix are accurately captured reflected in contract changes and the Application for Payment process. Ensuring budget holders understand the change in costs, provide supporting data to secure their approval and raising any issues or concerns with the appropriate stakeholder Supporting re-procurement activity through ensuring procurement documentation, including performance metrics / KPIs, accurately reflects the desired capabilities and requirements related to CSI and SCC Suppliers and takes account of any previously identified gaps in service, operational insights or past performance trends Person specification Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience Experience in (day to day) supply chain delivery and relationship development Proven knowledge of Government commercial regulations Ability to work on multiple complex projects across multiple locations, delivering projects to plans and developing reports Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident in communicating with internal and external stakeholders at different levels of seniority, engaging and collaborating to build effective networks in order to deliver goals and objectives Demonstrable experience and understanding of Continuous Improvement Programme implementation with Strategic Suppliers Knowledge of Supplier and Customer Relationship Management techniques and their application Knowledge and implementation of risk management strategies and processes Demonstrable experience of excellent senior client relationships and ability to build effective relationships Proven ability in articulating data and forecasts to stakeholders with commercial acumen Desirable Experience of working with Government Finance General understanding of HM Government security Qualifications/professional memberships Desirable ISO 27001 Information Security Management ISO 27005 Risk Management Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 41,614, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,055 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DWP 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. Location Applicants should apply for suitable posts where they can travel to and from their home office location daily within a reasonable time. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Relocation costs will not be reimbursed. Hybrid Working This job role is 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. Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences and the geographical requirements of the business. 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 and Experience. STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement of no more than 1000 words against the essential criteria as outlined above. You will also be asked to provide a short CV. Your CV should be fairly short and just evidence very brief details of your work history and Qualifications. Please do not submit a speculative application where you do not meet at least 50% of the essential criteria as these applications will be unsuccessful. Do not include Behaviour examples within your application as these will not be assessed in the sift and will only be used at interview stage. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. There will be an initial sift of applications based on the Personal Statement only, so please ensure you evidence how you meet the Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience requirement contained in the vacancy in this section. This will form a short list for interview. STAGE 2 - INTERVIEW All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake a single virtual video interview. There, you will be assessed against the experience listed in the essential criteria. You will also be asked Behaviour questions. You will also be asked an additional question to validate your knowledge which will be measured against the essential criteria as specified in the vacancy. Your will also be asked some strength questions. Currently the sift is scheduled to take place w/c 14th August 2025and interview dates w/c 28th August 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually and dates are subject to change. 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. 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; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website. 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 or Disclosure Scotland 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. 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. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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 Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 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). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Matt Pepper Email : matt.pepper@dwp.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dwprecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DWP by email: HR.BUSINESSASSURANCE@DWP.GOV.UK. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission. Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 (3) Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 69kB)