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GOV.UKDistribution Assurance Manager
UK Hydrographic Office
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 12th February 2023
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Distribution Team. The successful candidate will be tasked with providing assurance to our membership of 48 worldwide hydrographic offices with regards to protection of their revenues and the safe supply of their data through the distribution network.
Through overseeing the assurance activities of IC-ENC, the post-holder will support in shaping the future policies for ENC distribution and other datasets to ensure the best interests of our membership are at the heart of everything we do.
Initially, this role would require regular onboarding sessions in the office. After that generally office attendance would be expected to be at least twice a week.
Job description
This role would involve the below responsibilities:
- Monitor appointed VARs and DPs and their activities (against the permissions granted in their contract) and performance, in terms of sales and auditing of activities and sales reports, investigating and auditing as required.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with each of IC-ENCs Commercial Partners and act as a point of contact to follow up on any required action from the IC-ENC external audit.
- Work alongside Distribution Manager in the maintenance and creation of distribution policies to ensure IC-ENC is protecting the interest of its members, from both a revenue and safety point of view, in existing and new products or services
- Manage and lead Continuous Improvement to the IC-ENC Revenue Management System, including the Business-to-Business System, finding and resolving root-causes of sales errors/queries, production and development of reports to IC-ENC member HOs, and manage the payment process
- Deliver other IC-ENC Work Plan items as directed by the Distribution Manager, including contributing to IC-ENC initiatives and developments from the distribution/revenue/financial aspect, by assessing emerging market requirements, and designing, developing and presenting policy proposals, forecasts, plans etc
Person specification
Please note that we will only score against the sift and interview criteria and not the essential and desirable information below.
- Strong written and oral communicator; able to communicate with a range of international stakeholders clearly and diplomatically.
- Ability to work well with minimum supervision, and accept a high level of autonomy and personal responsibility for delivering results.
- Knowledge and understanding of the distribution methods of electronic charting products generally, and ENCs in particular (for example international regulations and organisations, challenges faced
- Experience of financial and business process auditing
- Strong data analysis skills with experience of handling large data, particularly through using Microsoft Excel
- Strong Presentational Skills and experience of working closely with stakeholders at Senior Executive Level
Things you need to know
SC – non reserved
This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and although open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area nationals, successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Ability to analyse and handle large data sources using Microsoft Excel. Assessed via 10 minute test before interview and a presentation of the findings.
Benefits
At the UK Hydrographic Office, it's very important to us that our people feel valued.
We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more.
See our attached Candidate Pack for more details.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
How to Apply:
To apply for this job click on the Apply Now button below. You will then be asked to enter information from your CV and to detail your experience against the Civil Service Behaviours listed below.
Timeline:
- Advert Closes for applications: 12th February 2023
- Shortlisting date: 15th February 2023
- Interviews will take place week commencing 27th February 2023
Sift/Shortlist Criteria:
All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria:
Civil Service Behaviours (Level 3):
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
Experience:
- You will also be asked to enter your previous job history information. Please note this is for information purposes only and will not be scored.
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following essential criteria
Civil Service Behaviours:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Delivering at Pace (via Test)
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing (via Presentation of test findings)
Technical Skills:
- Analysing and handling large data sources using Microsoft Excel. This will be assessed via a 10 minute test before the interview followed by a presentation of your findings.
See here for further information: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Process:
- Single Stage Interview via TEAMS. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
- Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approx. 50 mins
- If you are successful at sift, prior to the interview you will be sent a test which will allow you to demonstrate your ability to analyse and handle large data sources using Microsoft Excel. You will then be asked to present your findings to the panel and allow for additional questions.
Onboarding Checks:
In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. You will also need to apply for SC (Security Checked) Clearance, but you may be able to start your role before gaining this. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk
- Email : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk
Recruitment team :
- Email : recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk
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