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GOV.UKHead of Partnering and Engagement (Europe and Mediterranean)
UK Hydrographic Office
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 12th February 2023
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Job summary
Working within the Global Partnering and Engagement team, the Head of Partnering and Engagement (Europe and Mediterranean) – HoPE (EM) – is responsible for developing and building business arrangements with a wide range of data partners across the Europe and Mediterranean area including National Hydrographic Offices, academia and industry for delivery of data and permissions on the best possible terms for UKHO. Other HoPE colleagues perform the same function across other regions, working as a team to ensure that the UKHO has access to the data and products required to meet the organisation’s objectives.
Please note, this role is being offered as a development role. As such, a programme of training and mentorship will be offered to the successful applicant, tailored to meet their needs. Specific, measurable development milestones will be agreed for the successful applicant and regular monitoring will take place. The intention will be for the successful applicant to attain substantive C2 grade within approximately 12 months of appointment.
We offer hybrid working and a mixture of working from home and the office is common across the team. Some tasks (for example, receiving international visitors) will require you to be in the office, where other tasks may be achieved working mainly at home.
Job description
The successful candidate will negotiate, establish and foster new and existing data supply arrangements with partner hydrographic authorities and all other data providers in the Europe and Mediterranean region in support of UKHO corporate objectives. Additionally, you will act as the UKHO regional expert, providing advice to data partners and UKHO colleagues at all levels.
Responsibilities will include:
- Formulation and ownership of the Europe and Mediterranean regional engagement and data supply strategy;
- Building and maintaining relationships with existing and new data partners to secure new data and permissions and ensure continuation of existing supply on the best possible terms for UKHO;
- Within the context of marine geospatial data and relationship management, understanding the range of regional factors including political, economic, environment and social issues, and providing advice to UKHO staff at all levels
- Monitoring relevant innovation in region and reporting back to HQ.
- Acting as an advocate for UKHO and representing the organisation at appropriate national/international conferences and events including relevant Regional Hydrographic Commissions (RHCs).
Person specification
Please note that we will only score against the sift and interview criteria and not the essential and desirable information below.
- An ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders to discern and determine political and commercial objectives. (Seeing the bigger picture)
- Demonstrable influencing skills, diplomacy and credibility to be the UKHO’s advocate for this region. (Communicating and Influencing)
- Adaptability and discernment to understand and relate plans, processes and operations between different organisations and to propose plans and/or business cases as appropriate (Working Together)
- An ability to build strong business relationships and deliver negotiated outcomes for all parties. (Managing a Quality Service)
- A track record of identifying, managing and driving your professional and personal development (Developing Self and Others)
- An evidenced technical understanding of geospatial data and experience of working in the geospatial industry, in particular the production and use of maritime products for civil and defence purposes
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:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Technical understanding of geospatial data
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 please click on Apply Now at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to upload a copy of your anonymised CV. This is for information purposes only. You will also be asked to provide evidence on how you meet the Civil Service Behaviours and technical skills outlined below.
Timeline:
- Advert Closes for applications: 12th February 2023
- Shortlisting will take place week commencing 13th February 2023
- Interviews will take place week commencing 20th February 2023
Sift/Shortlist Criteria:
All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria:
Civil Service Behaviours (Level 3):
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Technical Skills:
- Outline your technical understanding of geospatial data
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following essential criteria
Civil Service Behaviours:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others-(via Presentation)
Technical Skills:
- Technical understanding of geospatial data
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. 60 mins
- The interview will include a presentation, details of which will be sent to those who are invited to interview
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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