About the job

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future direction of the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).

The ECJU is part of DIT. It:

• Administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing in order to prevent exports that could harm national or international stability and security, or cause humanitarian concerns.

• Brings together operational and policy expertise from the DIT, FCDO and the MOD.

The ECJU is embarking on an ambitious transformation programme beginning with: reviewing and improving its strategic objectives and operating model and answering multiple challenges around how best to improve how it manages and governs its performance and risks. The programme will focus on ECJU people, culture, technology and operational delivery.

The unit is also undergoing a digital transformation which brings with it significant potential business benefits, but in a complicated and challenging context. The Transformation Team is a small, friendly, supportive team that has recently been set up to deliver this Programme.

If you are well organised, able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and deliver at pace in a high-profile team, please do read on!

Job description

Key Accountabilities

There are two great opportunities to be part of a varied and evolving Transformation Programme.

1) Communications and Business Change manager will:

• Lead on the internal and external communications for the Transformation Programme by:

o Considering previous work in this area and how to build on what works and develop new strategies.

o Developing and implement an agreed communications plan for both internal and external stakeholders, such

as business, other government departments, civil society.

o Implementing a range of engagement approaches as defined in the programme’s communications strategy.

that will support the delivery of engagement workshops, and other means of seeking feedback, and build a

common understanding of the programme’s objectives.

• Support the transformation and change programme in ECJU by:

o Identify and prepare for tasks, dependencies and activities to ensure the business is ready to take on the

identified change.

o Delivering meaningful reporting and timely updates to SMT/SLT and key stakeholders and manage visibility of

progress.

o Managing risks and issues by being proactive and working collaboratively to alleviate and find solutions to

resolve any issues across the programme. Escalate where appropriate.

o Acting as our Change Champion – Keep colleagues engaged to enhance the culture of development and

manage culture fatigue. Conduct stakeholder relationships skilfully and respectfully.

2) People and Culture

This role will support the People and Culture lead of the Transformation Programme by:

• developing an assessment of the:

o current culture in ECJU and understanding of what people want it to be in the future

o capability in ECJU and what is required to deliver an effective business

• planning and implementing a series of activities to achieve the above,

o identifying any dependencies and risks.

o managing risks and issues by being proactive and working collaboratively to alleviate and mitigate any issues

• Working with the Change Champion and the Change Management Advisory team to keep people engaged, avoiding any culture fatigue.

• conducting stakeholder relationships skilfully.

The aim is to ensure that stakeholders

• Understand the purpose of the Programme and the opportunities it offers.

• have the opportunity to be involved and develop the programme.

• Feel that their views are being taken into account.

• Develop a sense of energy and excitement about the future changes.

These are challenging roles offering a high degree of stretch and opportunity to learn new skills and deliver tangible results that make a positive difference.

There will be a package of learning and development support to help you get the most out of this role.

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 DIT 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.

DIT will cover travel costs/expenses to any office which is not your usual office location in line with departmental expenses policy. DIT will not cover commuting costs to your agreed office location.

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

Responsibilities

Essential Criteria

• Project management qualification

• Practical knowledge of project and change delivery

• Practical knowledge of Stakeholder engagement

• For the Communications and Business Change lead practical knowledge of communications delivery

Desirable Criteria

• Practical knowledge of capability building

Personal Attributes & Skills

You will be able to demonstrate capability across the following areas:

• Innovative & collaborative mindset to shape and translate recommendations into implementable programme plans

• Skills and confidence to orchestrate and partner with diverse stakeholder groups to land change

• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own

• Flexible in that can support other members of the team as work pressures change across the team

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate convincingly with colleagues and external stakeholders

• Good attention to detail, particularly in analysing and presenting information for internal and external audiences

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Project management- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-delivery-capability-framework-for-civil-servants

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role

• An environment with flexible working options

• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

• A Civil Service pension

Things you need to know

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

See our vetting charter.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.

Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.

Sift will take place week commencing 17/01/2022.

Interviews will take place week commencing 31/01/2022.

After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Judgement Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application.

Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 14/01/22. If you fail to complete the online test 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 online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.

As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and behaviour statement.

Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages. Maximum word count of 1000 words.

The Personal Statement should concisely explain, in no more than 500 words, your motivation for applying to this role, and evidencing how you meet the essential criteria listed on the Job Specification.

During the sift you will be asked to provide 250 word statements on the behaviours stated in the job advert.

In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on: Personal Statement.

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.

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 applicant’s 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.

The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.

Please note – harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

Further Information

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.

Any move to the Department for International Trade 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 here

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 ditrecruitment.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 you’re 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.

Vetting Requirements

SC

All security clearances require you to provide evidence of your UK footprint where you have been physically present in the UK.

The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.

If you require SC clearance you will need to provide evidence of the below requirements.

Checks will be made against:

• Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)

• UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records.

• Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency

• Security Services records

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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.

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.

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Contact point for applicants

Further information

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ 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 DIT by email: Resourcing@trade.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints