Specialist Reviewer - G6 - 17863
2
National
Various
Various
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Health and Safety, Information Technology, Investigation, Knowledge & Information Management, Operational Delivery
£46,374 pro-rata
Following a successful 2 year pilot scheme the Complex Review & Support Team (CRST) is now looking to recruit permanently within the team. The CRST is a knowledgeable/experienced team dealing with sensitive investigations contributing to our strategic priority to ensure the health safety and well-being of our staff
As specialist reviewer you will be carrying out complex/sensitive investigations/reviews of high consequence to the organisation/teams/individuals. These are typically associated with multiple allegations and multiple complainants and/or respondents; also grievances against agreed policy/procedure, and reviews such as Safety Critical Reviews that are complex and may have organisational consequences.
Another key component of this role will be to assist in developing the CRST into a ‘centre of excellence’ in investigatory and informal dispute resolution practices and supporting these practices in other areas of the business.
An understanding of the policies relating to the areas of investigations and a good knowledge of Employment legislation will be required. This is a senior specialist National role so a broad knowledge of how the business operates is essential.
Working closely with managers/HR/TUs and legal advisors this role draws upon a range of transferable skills such as:
• Interpersonal skills/discretion
• Networking skills
• Excellent influencing/decision making skills
As specialist reviewer you will be carrying out complex/sensitive investigations/reviews of high consequence to the organisation/teams/individuals. These are typically associated with multiple allegations and multiple complainants and/or respondents; also grievances against agreed policy/procedure, and reviews such as Safety Critical Reviews that are complex and may have organisational consequences.
Another key component of this role will be to assist in developing the CRST into a ‘centre of excellence’ in investigatory and informal dispute resolution practices and supporting these practices in other areas of the business.
An understanding of the policies relating to the areas of investigations and a good knowledge of Employment legislation will be required. This is a senior specialist National role so a broad knowledge of how the business operates is essential.
Working closely with managers/HR/TUs and legal advisors this role draws upon a range of transferable skills such as:
• Interpersonal skills/discretion
• Networking skills
• Excellent influencing/decision making skills
The Complex Review & Support Team sits within the Health Safety & Well-being department. You’ll be part of a diverse team with varied experiences/backgrounds/approaches. It is a national team with members dispersed around the country responding to employee relations casework across the business. The team are passionate and committed about helping people to create a positive, fair, supportive and inclusive culture throughout the organisation; putting people’s well-being at the heart of the HR processes
We’re looking for transferable specialist investigatory skills/emotional intelligence/personal resilience/collaborative attitude and a commitment to creating a fair/inclusive culture. Experience of conducting reviews/investigations is essential.
You will need:
• Excellent knowledge on how the business operates
• An excellent understanding of HR Employee Relations policies/procedures, including Grievance/Disciplinary/Whistleblowing/Fraud policies/procedures
• Experience conducting workplace/employee relations/investigations/reviews.
• Demonstrate you can work autonomously delivering multiple investigations/reviews involving diverse issues, simultaneously
• Experience of demonstrating personal accountability
• Experience of briefing/presenting information/reports to a varied level of meetings/hearings/tribunals etc.
• An ability to assimilate complex/conflicting information via documents/research/interviews and other lines of inquiry
• Be able to develop plans/priorities through analysis, involving conflicting information/accounts gathered through reports/data/personal accounts.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Active listening/influencing/powerful questioning skills
• The post holder must have experience in coaching/mentoring senior staff on specialist subjects /skills and an ability to draw in best practice and build on relationships.
You will need:
• Excellent knowledge on how the business operates
• An excellent understanding of HR Employee Relations policies/procedures, including Grievance/Disciplinary/Whistleblowing/Fraud policies/procedures
• Experience conducting workplace/employee relations/investigations/reviews.
• Demonstrate you can work autonomously delivering multiple investigations/reviews involving diverse issues, simultaneously
• Experience of demonstrating personal accountability
• Experience of briefing/presenting information/reports to a varied level of meetings/hearings/tribunals etc.
• An ability to assimilate complex/conflicting information via documents/research/interviews and other lines of inquiry
• Be able to develop plans/priorities through analysis, involving conflicting information/accounts gathered through reports/data/personal accounts.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Active listening/influencing/powerful questioning skills
• The post holder must have experience in coaching/mentoring senior staff on specialist subjects /skills and an ability to draw in best practice and build on relationships.
Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams and are planned for the week commencing 24th June 2021.
For further information, please download the candidate pack.
We encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat and further background: contact Roy Mantas on 07767478219, roy.mantas@environment-agency.gov.uk
For further information, please download the candidate pack.
We encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat and further background: contact Roy Mantas on 07767478219, roy.mantas@environment-agency.gov.uk
16/06/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Develops People
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique.
As a Specialist Reviewer you will be expected to that a leading role in establishing a centre of excellence in investigatory practice and in the up-skilling of other investigators in the business.
• How do you develop people? Give an example of when you've championed development and raised the general standard of performance
We recommend using the STAR technique.
As a Specialist Reviewer you will be expected to that a leading role in establishing a centre of excellence in investigatory practice and in the up-skilling of other investigators in the business.
• How do you develop people? Give an example of when you've championed development and raised the general standard of performance
Communicates Effectively
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique.
Clear communication is essential in this role as you will be required to assimilate various forms of information from witness statements to legal findings to produce reports.
Give an example of when you’ve used a wide range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
• How would you describe effective communication?
• How did you ensure a varied audience understood what you wanted to convey
• Were there any challenges and how were this overcome
We recommend using the STAR technique.
Clear communication is essential in this role as you will be required to assimilate various forms of information from witness statements to legal findings to produce reports.
Give an example of when you’ve used a wide range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
• How would you describe effective communication?
• How did you ensure a varied audience understood what you wanted to convey
• Were there any challenges and how were this overcome
Manages Self
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique.
The role of Specialist Reviewer can be involved in very complex and demanding situations where you have to manage situations who could be in a highly emotional state.
Give an example of when you've had to deal with a difficult people related situation.
• What was the situation
• How do you manage your own well-being and that of others
• Did you have to make any adaptations to account for others
• What were the challenges and how were these resolved.
We recommend using the STAR technique.
The role of Specialist Reviewer can be involved in very complex and demanding situations where you have to manage situations who could be in a highly emotional state.
Give an example of when you've had to deal with a difficult people related situation.
• What was the situation
• How do you manage your own well-being and that of others
• Did you have to make any adaptations to account for others
• What were the challenges and how were these resolved.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique.
The role of the Specialist Reviewer requires to plan and deliver investigations in a timely and efficient manner in areas they may have not familiarity or experience in.
• What's your approach to innovation?
• Give an example of when you've proactively looked for better ways of doing things, learned from events and sought to make improvements.
We recommend using the STAR technique.
The role of the Specialist Reviewer requires to plan and deliver investigations in a timely and efficient manner in areas they may have not familiarity or experience in.
• What's your approach to innovation?
• Give an example of when you've proactively looked for better ways of doing things, learned from events and sought to make improvements.
Data and Information Management
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
We recommend using the STAR technique
Please describe your experience of collecting, analysing and interpreting complex information, and presenting this in a way that can be understood by a wide audience.
We recommend using the STAR technique
Please describe your experience of collecting, analysing and interpreting complex information, and presenting this in a way that can be understood by a wide audience.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.