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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Hiring for Continuous Improvement Lead Job at Coventry, England , UK Full Time
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Details
Reference number
230887
Salary
£36,571 – £40,035
Grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
IFA – People Services Team – Products Community of practice
Type of role
Business Management and Improvement
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of posts
1
Contents
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Darlington, North East England, DL1 5QE : Manchester, North West England, M1 2WD
About the job
Summary
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is working to transform the skills landscape by improving access to high quality apprenticeships and technical education. You will be part of an organisation that works to help people of all ages and backgrounds have the opportunity to maximise their potential, contribute to improving social mobility and the UK’s productivity.
We aim to create a great place to work by offering:
- An environment with flexible working options
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- An employer pension contribution of up to 27%
- A generous annual leave allowance up to 30 days after 5 years of service
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to a Wellbeing Network, BAME Network, and a Diversity and Inclusion Network.
We are committed to expanding on our diverse workforce and would welcome applications from underrepresented groups and professionals with a range of backgrounds.
Job description
Within IfATE, the Delivery Group is responsible for supporting employers and other stakeholders to develop apprenticeships and technical education products.
Within the Delivery Group, the Products Community of Practice (CoP) is a relatively new team responsible for ensuring the continuous improvement and consistent application of operational policy and processes which underpin the development and approval of our products
The advertised post is a new role, and its primary purpose is to support the Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager within the Products CoP in delivering the Delivery Group’s Improvement Programme and Strategy by helping to improve and ensure the consistent application of operational process in the development, approval, through-life maintenance and withdrawal of IfATE’s products.
Responsibilities
The role will involve collaborating mainly with colleagues within the organisation responsible for delivering the products but is likely to also involve some external engagement with customer and stakeholder groups.
The postholder’s primary tasks will be to:
- Lead on self-contained (green belt equivalent) CI projects within the Delivery Group and the development of associated process documentation and controls.
- Support the Senior CI Manager on the development and delivery of broader (black belt equivalent) CI projects.
- Monitor process health via Key Performance Indicators and other mechanisms and maintain the Delivery Group operations manual.
- Aid in the development and maintenance of associated visual management.
- Support other Quality Assurance activities (e.g. audit).
- Address feedback and queries on Delivery Group processes and process documentation.
- Aid in the delivery of CI training and guidance and provide guidance on the application of basic CI tools and principles to Delivery Group colleagues.
Person specification
We are looking for a motivated individual with a drive for Continuous Improvement, and strong analytical and communication skills.
Essential skills and experience
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent) accreditation, coupled with experience in developing and delivering Improvement Projects.
- Experience in capturing and interpreting business data
- Strong communication skills using different mediums, and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
- Strong project and time management skills
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience in undertaking internal audit against process.
- Experience developing and implementing visual management systems.
Working flexibly is important to the success of the Institute, and while you will have specific responsibilities as set out above, you will be part of a ‘one team’ approach and may be asked to be involved in a range of other activities. As new areas of work progress, you may be asked to move between teams to deliver the Institute’s key priorities.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Benefits
Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Institute’s transfer / promotion policies.
As a member of the Institute, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK.
As a member of the Institute, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your: Experience and Behaviours.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and statement of suitability set against the essential criteria, outlining your experience.
These will be assessed at sift stage. If we receive high volumes of applications, we will sift only on the first essential criteria, so please ensure that the first 150-200 words of your statement are aligned to this criterion.
The interview will involve a discussion around your experience based on the advert’s criteria, your CV, and your statement.
You will also be asked questions based on the following behaviours at Interview:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
As part of your interview you will be asked to provide a 5-10 minute verbal presentation on a Continuous Improvement project you have delivered. Further details of the presentation will be included in your invitation to interview.
Interviews will take place remotely at a time and date to be confirmed.
Candidates eligible for the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview if they meet the minimum criteria at sift. If there are any questions about the scheme, please contact the recruiting manager whose contact information is detailed in the advert.
Reasonable adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education does not cover the cost of travel to your interview/assessment unless otherwise stated.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to IFATE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.
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 :
Bryony Pooley
Email :
Recruitment team :
Email :
Further information
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the Central Recruitment Team at the following address [email protected]
If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint you have the right to complain to the Civil Service Commissioners
