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You need strong stakeholder and team collaboration skills, planning and organizing abilities, IT proficiency (Excel, Word), effective communication, and keen attention to detail.

You will manage training events, support Course Directors, maintain attendee records, liaise with teams, attend events, and handle post-event tasks for timely fee notifications.

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This position is based at RCJ London, WC2A 2LL Job Summary Please refer to Job Description Job Description Role title: Event Organiser Team/Directorate: Planning and Operational Support, Judicial College Overview Of The Judicial Office The Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland. The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions. We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities. See JO staff talk about working here: https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlv Overview Of The Team The Judicial College is part of the wider Judicial Office, which is a unique branch of the Civil Service dedicated to supporting judicial independence, to maintain confidence in the rule of law. The Judicial Office assists the Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals to fulfil their responsibilities to the judiciary (about 25,000 judicial office holders), and an ever-evolving justice system. The Judicial College is a very busy and high-profile section of the Judicial Office. We are responsible for judicial training, and we currently deliver approximately 1900 judicial seminars and events each year and have a budget of £15.5 million. Much of the training is face to face but, in addition, the College is continuing to diversify its methods of delivering training to incorporate more digital platforms, increasing its use of e-learning and webcasting. The POpS Team is the customer facing hub of the College, providing planning and organisational support to judicial training events across the UK. The team is based over three sites – Loughborough, London and Leeds. We make good use of flexible and remote working across our offices. Hybrid Working Requirement This position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements). Summary Of The Role Please note that this role is based in London Event organisers work as part of our team to provide all aspects of administrative support in the planning and management of training events. This includes close working with the judicial training teams to ensure that events are well organised and run smoothly. You will assist delegates with their bookings, deal with enquiries and provide administrative support at training events, including residential events. You will need strong customer service skills, enjoy working with people, some very senior and able to think on your feet and react positively to any unexpected issues or queries that arise. The role involves some numerical work and you will need to have good IT skills as we work with a wide range of IT platforms. You will be fully trained in all aspects of event organising. We have a strong culture of team working and continuous improvement (CI), and all staff are expected to embrace CI as part of their role. In some of our teams, UK-based travel to venues will be required to provide administrative support at training events. This could include overnight stays including the occasional Sunday where an event organiser is required to be at a venue for an event starting on a Monday. Training events range from one to five days in length and commence on various days of the week. On average the expectation is around 15 days per year spent supporting events at venues. In addition to supporting seminars you will be required to provide some technical online support at digital training events. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties: * Effectively managing allocated training events and providing administrative support to Course Directors/Training Leads throughout the life of a training event, including making amendments to programmes and training/evaluation materials as required * Using various databases, including Judicial College Learning (JCL), to assist with organising invitations to training and managing attendance. * Maintaining accurate records of attendees at training events (both prior to and at the event), monitoring delegate numbers, planning venue requirements, accommodation and managing delegate/syndicate groups lists etc. * Actively liaising with the judicial training team and any speakers to ensure that training materials are received in time to coordinate the timely release to delegates via the JCL. * Attending face to face training, and online events to provide administrative support when necessary. * Completing all post event work such as promptly notifying the fees team who has attended training so that delegates are paid their training fee on time. * Other Duties – The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Essential Knowledge, Experience And Skills * Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and work as part of a team. * Planning and organising * Good IT skills i.e. working with databases, Excel and Word * Good written and verbal communication skills * Accuracy and attention to detail Behaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles): * Working together * Delivering at Pace * Managing a quality service Assessment process at application At Sift: How you will be assessed: You will be assessed by a 500-word Statement of Suitability (SOS) against the essential criteria listed above. It offers you the opportunity to explain how you have the experience to forge a successful career in the Judicial College. You may choose narrative, or bullet points. At Interview: The Civil Service uses a framework called ‘Success Profiles’ to recruit based on potential and skills. Behaviours are the actions and activities that people do which result in effective performance in a job. For this role we’ll assess you against the following behaviours during the selection process as well as strength questions: Working Together * Proactively contribute to the work of the whole team and remain open to taking on new and different roles. * Get to know your colleagues and build supportive relationships. * Listen to alternative perspectives and needs, responding sensitively and checking understanding where necessary. * Ask for help when needed and support others when the opportunity arises. * Be aware of the need to consider your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues. * Understand that bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable. Delivering at pace * Always work with focus and pace to get the job done on time and to a high standard. * Follow the relevant policies, procedures and rules that apply to the job. * Use own knowledge and expertise to organise work. * Keep focused on delivery and take responsibility for the quality of work produced. * Keep a consistent level of personal performance. * Keep managers and stakeholders updated on how work is progressing. Managing a quality service * Gain a clear understanding of customers’ needs and expectations. * Plan, organise and manage your own time to deliver a high quality service which gives taxpayers a good return for their money. * Act to prevent problems by identifying issues, reporting them and providing solutions. * Keep customers and all colleagues up to date with progress. * Show customers where to access relevant information and support that will help them to use services more effectively. Assessment process at interview Candidates will be assessed at Level 1 against the following behaviours and strengths at interview: * Working together * Delivering at pace * Managing a quality service Security Clearance Required: CTC Role title: Event Organiser Team/Directorate: Planning and Operational Support, Judicial College Security Clearance Required: CTC Person specification Please Refer To Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: * Working Together * Delivering at Pace * Managing a Quality Service Alongside your salary of £30,109, Ministry of Justice contributes £8,722 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. * Access to learning and development * A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance * A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity * A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% * Annual Leave * Public Holidays * Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). 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. 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). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. 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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team * Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk * Telephone : 0345 241 5359 Recruitment team * Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/ https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/10552?entityId=10552

This position is based at RCJ London, WC2A 2LLJob SummaryPlease refer to Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRole title: Event OrganiserTeam/Directorate: Planning and Operational Support, Judicial CollegeOverview Of The Judicial OfficeThe Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions.We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities.See JO staff talk about working here: https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlvOverview Of The TeamThe Judicial College is part of the wider Judicial Office, which is a unique branch of the Civil Service dedicated to supporting judicial independence, to maintain confidence in the rule of law. The Judicial Office assists the Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals to fulfil their responsibilities to the judiciary (about 25,000 judicial office holders), and an ever-evolving justice system.The Judicial College is a very busy and high-profile section of the Judicial Office. We are responsible for judicial training, and we currently deliver approximately 1900 judicial seminars and events each year and have a budget of £15.5 million.Much of the training is face to face but, in addition, the College is continuing to diversify its methods of delivering training to incorporate more digital platforms, increasing its use of e-learning and webcasting.The POpS Team is the customer facing hub of the College, providing planning and organisational support to judicial training events across the UK. The team is based over three sites – Loughborough, London and Leeds. We make good use of flexible and remote working across our offices.Hybrid Working RequirementThis position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements).Summary Of The RolePlease note that this role is based in LondonEvent organisers work as part of our team to provide all aspects of administrative support in the planning and management of training events. This includes close working with the judicial training teams to ensure that events are well organised and run smoothly. You will assist delegates with their bookings, deal with enquiries and provide administrative support at training events, including residential events. You will need strong customer service skills, enjoy working with people, some very senior and able to think on your feet and react positively to any unexpected issues or queries that arise.The role involves some numerical work and you will need to have good IT skills as we work with a wide range of IT platforms.You will be fully trained in all aspects of event organising. We have a strong culture of team working and continuous improvement (CI), and all staff are expected to embrace CI as part of their role.In some of our teams, UK-based travel to venues will be required to provide administrative support at training events. This could include overnight stays including the occasional Sunday where an event organiser is required to be at a venue for an event starting on a Monday. Training events range from one to five days in length and commence on various days of the week. On average the expectation is around 15 days per year spent supporting events at venues.In addition to supporting seminars you will be required to provide some technical online support at digital training events.Responsibilities, Activities & Duties: * Effectively managing allocated training events and providing administrative support to Course Directors/Training Leads throughout the life of a training event, including making amendments to programmes and training/evaluation materials as required * Using various databases, including Judicial College Learning (JCL), to assist with organising invitations to training and managing attendance. * Maintaining accurate records of attendees at training events (both prior to and at the event), monitoring delegate numbers, planning venue requirements, accommodation and managing delegate/syndicate groups lists etc. * Actively liaising with the judicial training team and any speakers to ensure that training materials are received in time to coordinate the timely release to delegates via the JCL. * Attending face to face training, and online events to provide administrative support when necessary. * Completing all post event work such as promptly notifying the fees team who has attended training so that delegates are paid their training fee on time. * Other Duties – The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.      Essential Knowledge, Experience And Skills * Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and work as part of a team. * Planning and organising * Good IT skills i.e. working with databases, Excel and Word * Good written and verbal communication skills * Accuracy and attention to detail      Behaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles): * Working together * Delivering at Pace * Managing a quality service      Assessment process at applicationAt Sift:How you will be assessed:You will be assessed by a 500-word Statement of Suitability (SOS) against the essential criteria listed above. It offers you the opportunity to explain how you have the experience to forge a successful career in the Judicial College. You may choose narrative, or bullet points.At Interview:The Civil Service uses a framework called ‘Success Profiles’ to recruit based on potential and skills. Behaviours are the actions and activities that people do which result in effective performance in a job. For this role we’ll assess you against the following behaviours during the selection process as well as strength questions:Working Together * Proactively contribute to the work of the whole team and remain open to taking on new and different roles. * Get to know your colleagues and build supportive relationships. * Listen to alternative perspectives and needs, responding sensitively and checking understanding where necessary. * Ask for help when needed and support others when the opportunity arises. * Be aware of the need to consider your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues. * Understand that bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable.      Delivering at pace * Always work with focus and pace to get the job done on time and to a high standard. * Follow the relevant policies, procedures and rules that apply to the job. * Use own knowledge and expertise to organise work. * Keep focused on delivery and take responsibility for the quality of work produced. * Keep a consistent level of personal performance. * Keep managers and stakeholders updated on how work is progressing.      Managing a quality service * Gain a clear understanding of customers’ needs and expectations. * Plan, organise and manage your own time to deliver a high quality service which gives taxpayers a good return for their money. * Act to prevent problems by identifying issues, reporting them and providing solutions. * Keep customers and all colleagues up to date with progress. * Show customers where to access relevant information and support that will help them to use services more effectively.      Assessment process at interviewCandidates will be assessed at Level 1 against the following behaviours and strengths at interview: * Working together * Delivering at pace * Managing a quality service      Security Clearance Required:CTCRole title: Event OrganiserTeam/Directorate: Planning and Operational Support, Judicial CollegeSecurity Clearance Required:CTCPerson specificationPlease Refer To Job DescriptionBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: * Working Together * Delivering at Pace * Managing a Quality Service      Alongside your salary of £30,109, Ministry of Justice contributes £8,722 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. * Access to learning and development * A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance * A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity * A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% * Annual Leave * Public Holidays * Season Ticket Advance      For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJSelection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis 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 ServiceThe 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.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 InclusionThe 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).This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.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 applicantsJob Contact : * Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team * Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk * Telephone : 0345 241 5359      Recruitment team * Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk      Further informationAppointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/10552?entityId=10552

Event Organiser, Judicial Office (Ref: 10552) - Ministry of Justice

This position is based at RCJ London, WC2A 2LL&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Summary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Please refer to Job Description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Role title: &lt;/strong&gt;Event Organiser&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team/Directorate:&lt;/strong&gt; Planning and Operational Support, Judicial College&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overview Of The Judicial Office &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts &amp;amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;See JO staff talk about working here: https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlv&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overview Of The Team &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Judicial College is part of the wider Judicial Office, which is a unique branch of the Civil Service dedicated to supporting judicial independence, to maintain confidence in the rule of law. The Judicial Office assists the Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals to fulfil their responsibilities to the judiciary (about 25,000 judicial office holders), and an ever-evolving justice system.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Judicial College is a very busy and high-profile section of the Judicial Office. We are responsible for judicial training, and we currently deliver approximately 1900 judicial seminars and events each year and have a budget of £15.5 million.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Much of the training is face to face but, in addition, the College is continuing to diversify its methods of delivering training to incorporate more digital platforms, increasing its use of e-learning and webcasting.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The POpS Team is the customer facing hub of the College, providing planning and organisational support to judicial training events across the UK. The team is based over three sites – Loughborough, London and Leeds. We make good use of flexible and remote working across our offices.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hybrid Working Requirement &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary Of The Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that this role is based in London&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Event organisers work as part of our team to provide all aspects of administrative support in the planning and management of training events. This includes close working with the judicial training teams to ensure that events are well organised and run smoothly. You will assist delegates with their bookings, deal with enquiries and provide administrative support at training events, including residential events. You will need strong customer service skills, enjoy working with people, some very senior and able to think on your feet and react positively to any unexpected issues or queries that arise.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The role involves some numerical work and you will need to have good IT skills as we work with a wide range of IT platforms.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be fully trained in all aspects of event organising. We have a strong culture of team working and continuous improvement (CI), and all staff are expected to embrace CI as part of their role.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In some of our teams, UK-based travel to venues will be required to provide administrative support at training events. This could include overnight stays including the occasional Sunday where an event organiser is required to be at a venue for an event starting on a Monday. Training events range from one to five days in length and commence on various days of the week. On average the expectation is around 15 days per year spent supporting events at venues.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In addition to supporting seminars you will be required to provide some technical online support at digital training events.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities, Activities &amp;amp; Duties:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effectively managing allocated training events and providing administrative support to Course Directors/Training Leads throughout the life of a training event, including making amendments to programmes and training/evaluation materials as required&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Using various databases, including Judicial College Learning (JCL), to assist with organising invitations to training and managing attendance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintaining accurate records of attendees at training events (both prior to and at the event), monitoring delegate numbers, planning venue requirements, accommodation and managing delegate/syndicate groups lists etc.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actively liaising with the judicial training team and any speakers to ensure that training materials are received in time to coordinate the timely release to delegates via the JCL.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attending face to face training, and online events to provide administrative support when necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Completing all post event work such as promptly notifying the fees team who has attended training so that delegates are paid their training fee on time.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Other Duties – The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Essential Knowledge, Experience And Skills&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and work as part of a team.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Planning and organising&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Good IT skills i.e. working with databases, Excel and Word&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Good written and verbal communication skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Accuracy and attention to detail&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Behaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles): &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working together &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Delivering at Pace &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing a quality service&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assessment process at application &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At Sift:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;How you will be assessed:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be assessed by a 500-word Statement of Suitability (SOS) against the essential criteria listed above. It offers you the opportunity to explain how you have the experience to forge a successful career in the Judicial College. You may choose narrative, or bullet points.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At Interview:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Civil Service uses a framework called ‘Success Profiles’ to recruit based on potential and skills. Behaviours are the actions and activities that people do which result in effective performance in a job. For this role we’ll assess you against the following behaviours during the selection process as well as strength questions:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working Together&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proactively contribute to the work of the whole team and remain open to taking on new and different roles.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Get to know your colleagues and build supportive relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listen to alternative perspectives and needs, responding sensitively and checking understanding where necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ask for help when needed and support others when the opportunity arises.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Be aware of the need to consider your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understand that bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Delivering at pace&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Always work with focus and pace to get the job done on time and to a high standard.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow the relevant policies, procedures and rules that apply to the job.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Use own knowledge and expertise to organise work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keep focused on delivery and take responsibility for the quality of work produced.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keep a consistent level of personal performance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keep managers and stakeholders updated on how work is progressing.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Managing a quality service&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gain a clear understanding of customers’ needs and expectations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Plan, organise and manage your own time to deliver a high quality service which gives taxpayers a good return for their money.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act to prevent problems by identifying issues, reporting them and providing solutions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keep customers and all colleagues up to date with progress.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Show customers where to access relevant information and support that will help them to use services more effectively.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assessment process at interview &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Candidates will be assessed at Level 1 against the following behaviours and strengths at interview:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working together&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Delivering at pace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing a quality service&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Security Clearance Required: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;CTC&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Role title: &lt;/strong&gt;Event Organiser&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team/Directorate:&lt;/strong&gt; Planning and Operational Support, Judicial College&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Security Clearance Required: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;CTC&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Person specification&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please Refer To Job Description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Behaviours&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working Together&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Delivering at Pace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing a Quality Service&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Alongside your salary of £30,109, Ministry of Justice contributes £8,722 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.  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Ministry of Justice UK

Event Organiser, Judicial Office (Ref: 10552)

You need strong communications leadership, political awareness, stakeholder management skills, and experience with media briefings, digital content creation, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

You will coordinate communications, manage media relations, create digital content, liaise with stakeholders, support junior team members, and handle media inquiries.

Government & Politics

Media & Journalism

Belfast

Job Description Descriptions & requirements About The Role This is a fast-paced role, offering the opportunity to work within a small team to lead on the planning and coordination of communications logistics for the Secretary of State for Northern Irelands engagements in London and further afield. The role requires close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders across the Northern Ireland Office, including Special Advisers and Ministers, as well as communications teams across Whitehall. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic planning and on-the-ground management of media and digital operations at events and visits around Westminster, sometimes nationally and internationally. They will act as the liaison for all types of news outlets co-ordinating media interviews and managing logistics as well as producing content for social media. Because of its unique geographical position, the role also involves deputising for senior managers when in-person briefings are required with the senior leadership team and with Ministers ahead of engagements, including providing real-time guidance on media handling. The postholder will lead on cross-Whitehall planning for the Northern Ireland Office which includes liaising with No10 on gridding and attending its weekly meeting in Downing Street. This involves influencing senior figures to ensure communications activity aligns with wider government missions and priorities. The role requires close collaboration with other government departments on their grid items, seeking opportunities to reflect their communications activities in the Northern Ireland context and identifying any risks and advising on mitigation. One important aspect of the role is line management responsibilities and you will likely have an apprentice communications officer report directly to you. As a result, you will need to be able to be able to manage both your own and others workloads, juggling competing priorities to tight deadlines. If you dont have line management experience, senior colleagues will support this area of your development. The successful candidate will be calm under pressure, adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances, and capable of showing creativity and initiative. They will have excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills, along with experience working in high-profile, high-pressure environments. Duties And Responsibilities The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: * Lead on the planning and coordination of London-based communications moments for the Northern Ireland Office, ensuring activity aligns with government missions and priorities. * Act as the liaison for media outlets when setting up interviews in London, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with national and Northern Ireland based media and ensuring fair and effective coverage for all NIOs media list. * Work in close collaboration with the Communications team to identify and deliver compelling digital content to amplify the NIOs messaging across social media platforms at London-based visits and events. * Engage with stakeholders across NIO and OGDs - including Special Advisers, policy and Communications - to translate complex policy areas into clear, impactful communications opportunities. * Lead on gridding NIO communications activity with No10 and represent NIO at weekly meeting in Downing Street. * Closely collaborate with other government departments on their grid items, seeking opportunities to amplify their communications activities in Northern Ireland, identifying any risks and advising on mitigation. * Manage and develop junior team members, providing leadership and supporting their growth. * Working as part of an out-of-hours duty rota, handling media enquiries, coordinating the departmental response and circulating media coverage. Essential Criteria * Experience in leading on identifying and shaping communications moments to support strategic messaging and secure media coverage. * High level of political and media awareness, with the ability to adapt plans in response to changing circumstances and sensitivities. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence, persuade, and coordinate with senior officials and external partners. * Confident communicator with ability to provide briefings to senior figures on media interviews and logistics. * Strong attention to detail and experience making autonomous decisions under pressure, particularly in live or fast-moving environments. * Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours, weekends, and short-notice travel. Desirable Skills & Experience * Knowledge of the Northern Ireland political landscape * Prior experience briefing officials and senior figures such as non executive directors and chief executives is welcome * Working knowledge of the gridding process at No10 * Experience of supporting or coordinating visual content creation for digital platforms, including social media. Behaviours We will assess you against the following Success Profiles behaviours during the application sift and interview process: * Seeing the Big Picture * Making Effective Decisions * Communicating and Influencing * Delivering at Pace Please note that in the event of a large number of applications being received, we may run the initial sift on the lead Behaviour Seeing the Big Picture. More information on behaviours and success profiles can be found here. Experience Please provide a CV and statement of suitability no longer than 750 words outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Both will be used in order to assess any demonstrable experience, career history and achievements that are relevant to the role. Your statement of suitability needs to set out evidence of how your experience meets the requirements set out above. Your layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. One narrative example may cover the requirements needed. You dont have to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills and experience you have used. Share with us what makes you suited to this role and why. What you can do, the skills you have that are transferable and the life experience or passion you have that are linked to this role. If you dont have work-based examples then give examples from school/college, clubs, volunteering or other activities you have been involved in. You will also be asked to complete a CV with details of your education, professional qualifications, previous skills and full employment history. Your CV will not be formally assessed so please put the main evidence of your skills into your personal statement. Your CV will be used to add context to your personal statement. More information on behaviours and success profiles can be found here. Please note that in the event of a large number of applications being received we may run the initial sift on the lead Behaviour Seeing the Bigger Picture. Interview You will be assessed against the same behaviours at the interview stage and will be asked to provide examples of how you have demonstrated the behaviours. It May Help To Use One Or More Examples Of a Piece Of Work You Have Completed Or a Situation You Have Been In And Use The WHO Or STAR Model To Explain * WHO- What it was? How you approached the work/situation? What the Outcomes were, what did you achieve? or * STAR- What was the Situation? What were the Tasks? What Action did you take? What were the Results of your actions? Strengths It is difficult to prepare for strength type questions. However, you can think through your answers, focus on your achievements and aspects you enjoy and decide how these can be applied in the organisation and role. While strengths questions are shorter and we do not expect a full STAR response, the panel is interested in your first reaction to the question and information or reasoning to support this. If you do not have work-based examples then please give examples from school/college, clubs, volunteering or other activities you have been involved in. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. OFFER Once all interviews have been completed, you will be notified of the outcome by email. Offers will be made in strict merit order to the highest scoring candidate first. The successful candidate will be notified of a start date following successful security checks. Additional information received after the closing date will not be considered. Failure to provide sufficient information in support of an application prior to the closing date will not be considered as grounds for an appeal if an applicant is not shortlisted for interview. Security Clearance This role requires National Security Vetting given the access to sensitive information afforded by the job role. You can find more information by reviewing the information held in the following links: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK ( The vetting charter - GOV.UK ( In addition, there is a minimum UK residency requirement set by the Cabinet Office which is dependent on the security level required for the role. This role requires CTC and to be eligible to apply for this role you should have been present in the UK continuously for the past 5 years. Neither Detached Duty terms nor relocation costs will apply to this post. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 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. Further Information Further information about the post may be obtained from ?? via email to ??. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. This job description should not be taken as constituting conditions of employment. Please note that due to the high interest in NIO opportunities, feedback cannot be given if you are unsuccessful at the sift stage. Feedback is available on request if unsuccessful following the interview. Complaints The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. Reserve Lists Please contact SSCL () in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: In the event that the advertised post following interview, identifies more appointable applicants than available posts, we may hold applicant details on a merit/reserve list for a period of 12 months from which further future appointments can be made. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this. Those candidates who do not wish to remain on the reserve list should contact to be removed from the reserve list. Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The NIO offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different NIO sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyones circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. Flexible working hours The NIO offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. NIO welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the NIOs Flexible Working policy. Benefits * Access to learning and development * A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance * A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity * A Civil Service pension * 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years service. * Public Holidays * Season Ticket Advance

Job DescriptionDescriptions & requirementsAbout The RoleThis is a fast-paced role, offering the opportunity to work within a small team to lead on the planning and coordination of communications logistics for the Secretary of State for Northern Irelands engagements in London and further afield. The role requires close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders across the Northern Ireland Office, including Special Advisers and Ministers, as well as communications teams across Whitehall.The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic planning and on-the-ground management of media and digital operations at events and visits around Westminster, sometimes nationally and internationally. They will act as the liaison for all types of news outlets co-ordinating media interviews and managing logistics as well as producing content for social media.Because of its unique geographical position, the role also involves deputising for senior managers when in-person briefings are required with the senior leadership team and with Ministers ahead of engagements, including providing real-time guidance on media handling.The postholder will lead on cross-Whitehall planning for the Northern Ireland Office which includes liaising with No10 on gridding and attending its weekly meeting in Downing Street. This involves influencing senior figures to ensure communications activity aligns with wider government missions and priorities.The role requires close collaboration with other government departments on their grid items, seeking opportunities to reflect their communications activities in the Northern Ireland context and identifying any risks and advising on mitigation.One important aspect of the role is line management responsibilities and you will likely have an apprentice communications officer report directly to you. As a result, you will need to be able to be able to manage both your own and others workloads, juggling competing priorities to tight deadlines. If you dont have line management experience, senior colleagues will support this area of your development.The successful candidate will be calm under pressure, adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances, and capable of showing creativity and initiative. They will have excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills, along with experience working in high-profile, high-pressure environments.Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: * Lead on the planning and coordination of London-based communications moments for the Northern Ireland Office, ensuring activity aligns with government missions and priorities. * Act as the liaison for media outlets when setting up interviews in London, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with national and Northern Ireland based media and ensuring fair and effective coverage for all NIOs media list. * Work in close collaboration with the Communications team to identify and deliver compelling digital content to amplify the NIOs messaging across social media platforms at London-based visits and events. * Engage with stakeholders across NIO and OGDs - including Special Advisers, policy and Communications - to translate complex policy areas into clear, impactful communications opportunities. * Lead on gridding NIO communications activity with No10 and represent NIO at weekly meeting in Downing Street. * Closely collaborate with other government departments on their grid items, seeking opportunities to amplify their communications activities in Northern Ireland, identifying any risks and advising on mitigation. * Manage and develop junior team members, providing leadership and supporting their growth. * Working as part of an out-of-hours duty rota, handling media enquiries, coordinating the departmental response and circulating media coverage.      Essential Criteria * Experience in leading on identifying and shaping communications moments to support strategic messaging and secure media coverage. * High level of political and media awareness, with the ability to adapt plans in response to changing circumstances and sensitivities. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence, persuade, and coordinate with senior officials and external partners. * Confident communicator with ability to provide briefings to senior figures on media interviews and logistics. * Strong attention to detail and experience making autonomous decisions under pressure, particularly in live or fast-moving environments. * Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours, weekends, and short-notice travel.      Desirable Skills & Experience * Knowledge of the Northern Ireland political landscape * Prior experience briefing officials and senior figures such as non executive directors and chief executives is welcome * Working knowledge of the gridding process at No10 * Experience of supporting or coordinating visual content creation for digital platforms, including social media.      BehavioursWe will assess you against the following Success Profiles behaviours during the application sift and interview process: * Seeing the Big Picture * Making Effective Decisions * Communicating and Influencing * Delivering at Pace      Please note that in the event of a large number of applications being received, we may run the initial sift on the lead Behaviour Seeing the Big Picture. More information on behaviours and success profiles can be found here.ExperiencePlease provide a CV and statement of suitability no longer than 750 words outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Both will be used in order to assess any demonstrable experience, career history and achievements that are relevant to the role.Your statement of suitability needs to set out evidence of how your experience meets the requirements set out above. Your layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. One narrative example may cover the requirements needed. You dont have to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills and experience you have used. Share with us what makes you suited to this role and why. What you can do, the skills you have that are transferable and the life experience or passion you have that are linked to this role.If you dont have work-based examples then give examples from school/college, clubs, volunteering or other activities you have been involved in.You will also be asked to complete a CV with details of your education, professional qualifications, previous skills and full employment history. Your CV will not be formally assessed so please put the main evidence of your skills into your personal statement. Your CV will be used to add context to your personal statement.More information on behaviours and success profiles can be found here.Please note that in the event of a large number of applications being received we may run the initial sift on the lead Behaviour Seeing the Bigger Picture.InterviewYou will be assessed against the same behaviours at the interview stage and will be asked to provide examples of how you have demonstrated the behaviours.It May Help To Use One Or More Examples Of a Piece Of Work You Have Completed Or a Situation You Have Been In And Use The WHO Or STAR Model To Explain * WHO- What it was? How you approached the work/situation? What the Outcomes were, what did you achieve? or * STAR- What was the Situation? What were the Tasks? What Action did you take? What were the Results of your actions?      StrengthsIt is difficult to prepare for strength type questions. However, you can think through your answers, focus on your achievements and aspects you enjoy and decide how these can be applied in the organisation and role. While strengths questions are shorter and we do not expect a full STAR response, the panel is interested in your first reaction to the question and information or reasoning to support this.If you do not have work-based examples then please give examples from school/college, clubs, volunteering or other activities you have been involved in.All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.OFFEROnce all interviews have been completed, you will be notified of the outcome by email. Offers will be made in strict merit order to the highest scoring candidate first.The successful candidate will be notified of a start date following successful security checks.Additional information received after the closing date will not be considered. Failure to provide sufficient information in support of an application prior to the closing date will not be considered as grounds for an appeal if an applicant is not shortlisted for interview.Security ClearanceThis role requires National Security Vetting given the access to sensitive information afforded by the job role. You can find more information by reviewing the information held in the following links:United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (The vetting charter - GOV.UK (In addition, there is a minimum UK residency requirement set by the Cabinet Office which is dependent on the security level required for the role.This role requires CTC and to be eligible to apply for this role you should have been present in the UK continuously for the past 5 years.Neither Detached Duty terms nor relocation costs will apply to this post.ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial 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.Further InformationFurther information about the post may be obtained from ?? via email to ??.All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.This job description should not be taken as constituting conditions of employment.Please note that due to the high interest in NIO opportunities, feedback cannot be given if you are unsuccessful at the sift stage. Feedback is available on request if unsuccessful following the interview.ComplaintsThe Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles.Reserve ListsPlease contact SSCL () in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages:In the event that the advertised post following interview, identifies more appointable applicants than available posts, we may hold applicant details on a merit/reserve list for a period of 12 months from which further future appointments can be made. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this. Those candidates who do not wish to remain on the reserve list should contactto be removed from the reserve list.Additional InformationWorking Arrangements & Further InformationThe NIO offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different NIO sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyones circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.Flexible working hoursThe NIO offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. NIO welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the NIOs Flexible Working policy.Benefits * Access to learning and development * A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance * A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity * A Civil Service pension * 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years service. * Public Holidays * Season Ticket Advance

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