Professional Development Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events Participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training. Key Working Relationships The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal and external to UKHSA. This will include; Internal Deputy Director, HR Business Partnering, ER, Casework, Pay, and Policy People Group Senior Leadership Team People Group colleagues Colleagues in other corporate functions e.g. Finance Recognised Trade Unions Relevant staff network groups External Department of Health Cabinet Office Civil Service Employee Policy Government Legal Department DHSC Arms Length Bodies Essential criteria: You will be assessed on the below 8 essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Strong professional knowledge of Reward A background of successful, high-impact Reward delivery in a demanding, complex environment Experience of communicating and working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to a high standard Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and communicate complex information to different audiences. Excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks/issues and develop informed options. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. Excellent written communication skills, including experience of drafting policy, briefings or comprehensive responses to complex queries, challenging for accuracy and sense-checking Selection Process Details Please note you will not be able to upload yourCV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible.Please do not email us your CV Stage 1: Application & Sift Success profiles This vacancy is using success profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience, and strengths. You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 8 essential criteria , and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 750 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplications we willlonglistinto 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria In order to be shortlisted you must meet all and some of the essential criteria listed above. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: A background of successful, high-impact Reward delivery in a demanding, complex environment If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 750words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Behaviours and strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Working Together Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Bigger Picture Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internalapplicants). Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London) Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.