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About the job 

We welcome applications from all communities and we don’t discriminate against any identity. We’re interested to hear from you, regardless of your background.

Important information regarding Vetting Checks

Due to Covid-19, there is less capacity to complete National Security Vetting checks. Vetting is being prioritised for staff either directly involved in the HMG Covid-19 Response or roles in a limited number of agreed high priority areas.

Therefore, in some instances, following successful BPSS pre-employment checks, the successful candidate may commence employment on the premise that NSV higher security checks will be conducted once normal service levels resume. Should NSV checks prove to be unsuccessful, an alternative role, not requiring NSV clearance, will be identified within the department.

If this is not possible the start date for some campaigns will need to be delayed until vetting has been completed.

Do you have excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders?

Have you got experience leading diverse functions in a fast-moving environment ?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Job description

HM Coastguard is responsible for 6 functions, Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, Vessel Traffic Monitoring, Maritime Safety, Maritime Security and Accident and Disaster Response. The role holder is deputy to the Assistant Director with responsibility for the effective delivery of policy and standards for HM Coastguard.

The Deputy Head of Policy, International and Standards is accountable to the AD Policy, International and Standards for the delivery of HM Coastguard Policy and Standards across the Directorate, providing strategic leadership and creating the necessary structures to support the delivery of operational objectives. When required, will be expected deputise for the Assistant Director.

The post holder will be responsible for the creation of a culture of a high performing and professional public service which embraces innovation, appropriate risk taking, organisational governance, individual accountability and responsibility at all levels which delivers quality outcomes and improvements through learning and review.

Strategic collaboration with other Agency departments is important to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of HM Coastguard Policy and Standards. Therefore, the Deputy Head of Policy, International and Standards will be required to support both their immediate business area and HM Coastguard Operations, as well as other directorates, ensuring policies/procedures are relevant and ensure compliance by assessing, analysing and facilitating reviews.

The role holder will be expected to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring that the capabilities and responsibilities of HM Coastguard is understood, including our role as a category 1 responder. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for business continuity arrangements within the business area.
 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

. Responsible and accountable for the governance of the policy and standards streams, delivering to the highest standards and responsible for the financial control of programme, capital and admin budgets through the effective use of resource and efficiency savings

. To be an ambassador, representing HMCG at local, national and international fora when required

. Responsible for the delivery of policy and standards outputs, focussing on the operational requirements, identifying trends and analysing performance.

. Responsible for the business continuity arrangements for this business area and will work collaboratively with HMCG Senior Leaders to ensure that all business continuity arrangements are tested and fit for purpose.

. Responsible and accountable for the delivery of HMCG projects and programmes as necessary

About You

You have knowledge and experience of leading diverse functions in a fast-moving environment supported by compelling evidence of success in leadership roles and have a good level of management including the delegation of authority and responsibility of command functions. You will also need to have experience in emergency response operations at tactical and strategic levels and/ or knowledge of the maritime industry sector.

The role requires someone who is proactive and can ensure plans and activities reflect wider strategic priorities and comply with legal, regulatory and security requirements in service delivery. It's important you can clearly see the big picture and are aware of economic, social, political, environmental and technological developments to ensure activity is relevant and are able to work with others to bring together views, perspectives and diverse needs of stakeholders to gain a broader understanding of the issues surrounding policies and activities.

You will welcome challenge and be able to stand by, promote or defend own and team’s actions where needed. You are resilient, flexible and able to manage a varied workload with competing priorities. You have excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively build relationships with a variety of stakeholders across different cultures and industries.

If you see yourself in this way, we really want to hear from you.

Please note, due to the nature of the role you will also be required to undergo a Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC). Gaining CTC Clearance will normally require you to have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years, and only candidates who meet this requirement will be considered for the role.

Important information

The post holder is expected to be available as part of an on-call rota.

You will be required to work and travel on official duty within the UK and possibly short term visits overseas, representing the MCA and/or the UK, which may involve overnight stays away from home.

The role holder will be expected to participate in ongoing continuous professional development and this may require spending time away from home and the workplace.

Licences

A full driving licence for driving in the UK and a passport valid for international travel are required.

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out what it's like to work at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Allowances

£3,000 allowance for being on a 24/7 on-call rota.

Things you need to know 

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

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

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Selection process details

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

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.

The Civil Service Nationality Rules has been updated following the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. The new rules will come into effect on 1st January 2021. We urge people from the EU, European Economic Area and Switzerland to be familiar with the updated Nationality rules prior to applying for this role.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

For this role we will assess your Leadership, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture and Communicating & Influencing behaviours.

The sift is due to take place on or around 08/02/2021.

Interviews/assessments are likely to be held around w/c 22/02/2021.

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

To Apply, please tailor your CV and Personal Statement to reflect your experience of:

• Demonstrating knowledge and experience of leading diverse functions in a fast-moving environment supported by compelling evidence of success in leadership roles

• Demonstrating a good level of management including the delegation of authority and responsibility of command functions.

• Achieving a Degree and/or obtaining equivalent experience in a Policy and Standards operational environment.

• Emergency response operations at tactical and strategic levels and or knowledge of the maritime industry sector.

For guidance on the CV please follow the below link:
Candidate Guidance for CV and Statement of suitability 

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include:

• an interview with one or more exercises

You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to obtaining employment.

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section

Further Information

To learn more about applying for a role within the Department for Transport, visit the Application Process page of our Careers website.

Before submitting your application, we encourage you to visit our Things You Need to Know page for further information about applying for a role within the Department for Transport and the Civil Service.

Throughout this job advert there are links to the DfT Careers website, which provides you further information to support your application. Should you be unable to access the information on our website, please email [email protected] for assistance.

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 UKs
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under 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 Job contact : Name :   Julie Wood Email :   [email protected]   Recruitment team : Email :   [email protected] Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/) to visit Civil Service Commission