Employee Engagement Consultant in Highgate

• Lead and support the delivery of OPG's People Plan priorities, taking ownership of key workstreams that promote employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
• Provide line management for two Executive Officers, including managing workflow, supporting development and ensuring delivery against team priorities.
• Develop and deliver engaging communications and events that promote OPG's People Promise, with a particular focus on wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
• Deliver targeted initiatives that improve the experience of underrepresented groups, including neurodiverse colleagues and those affected by menopause.
• Support the implementation of a range of Civil Service and Ministry of Justice people policies, providing clear communication and practical resources to help colleagues and managers understand expectations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders including staff networks, senior leaders, communications colleagues and Ministry of Justice partners to support the successful delivery of engagement activity.
• Lead on OPG wellbeing, diversity and inclusion accreditation activity, including evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement and preparing submissions for approval.
• Represent the Employee Engagement Team, and where appropriate OPG, in wider Civil Service and Ministry of Justice meetings relating to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.

Agreed Expectations The successful candidate will be expected to work from their base location on a weekly basis in line with current Civil Service requirements, outside of any reasonable adjustments. Occasional travel to OPG's Nottingham and Birmingham offices may be required. Flexible working will be considered subject to a minimum of 25 hours per week.

• A CV and detailing your career history. CV's will be assessed against the essential and desirable skills above.
• Statement of Suitability of no more than 750 words, to demonstrate your experience against the essential and desirable skills required for this role.

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead criteria:

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail. (Lead criterion).

Interview Process If you are successful at sift, you will be invited to an interview which will use the Civil Service Success Profiles. At interview, candidates should expect questions on:

• Strengths relevant to the role
• The following Behaviours at level 3:
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving
• Working together - 5-minute presentation - in

All interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. All interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

The MoJ 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 MoJ 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 everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles: All successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended). Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ 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 MoJ's Flexible Working policy.

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos. Diversity & 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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'. MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail. (Lead criterion).
• Experience of managing and developing people, including supporting performance, wellbeing and professional development through regular coaching and feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of colleagues, fostering an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey key messages to a range of stakeholders.

Desirable Skills The below criteria are desirable only. These will not be assessed throughout the recruitment process but will be used in the event of tied scores between candidates.

• Experience of developing and delivering people related initiatives.
• CIPD qualified, or equivalent professional experience within a HR role., Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail. (Lead criterion).

Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability, Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005. OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection. OPG is a fantastic place to work offering a range of development opportunities. The OPG is a disability confident employer and is committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve. OPG is currently delivering an ambitious transformation programme. This will change the way we provide services and help us meet the growing needs of our users, partners and our stakeholders. It will make sure our users experience a better level of support and will help us to respond to the changing needs of society. Transformation will ensure we can better support adults at risk and create high-quality services that are accessible and affordable.

The national salary range is £35,335 - £37,847, London salary range is £40,014 - £42,859. Your salary will be dependent on your base location, The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Eligibility Staff on fixed term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition. Vacancies advertised "cross-government" are only open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules. Support

• A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

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We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability Statement of Suitability Guidance for the Statement of Suitability This recruitment will follow the Civil Service Success Profile process. Candidates will be expected to complete the following as part of the application: A CV and detailing your career history. CV's will be assessed against the essential and desirable skills above. Statement of Suitability of no more than 750 words, to demonstrate your experience against the essential and desirable skills required for this role. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead criteria